Super Robot Wars Z/YMMV: Difference between revisions

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* [[And the Fandom Rejoiced]]: Regardless of whether people liked [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED|Kira Yamato]] or not, many loud cheers were heard when [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Shinn Asuka]] piloting the Impulse destroyed Kira's Freedom with his signature [[BFS]] as an in-game attack in a promo video prior to game release...AndThereWasMuchRejoicing. Another major one for fans of [[The Big O]] was being able to play as fan-favorite [[Laughably Evil|Jason Beck]], IN HIS BECK THE GREAT RX-3, NO LESS!! Yet ''another'' one for [[The Big O]] fans was finding out that this time, the series gets properly represented and features heavily in the plot.

** The inclusion of ''[[Dai-Guard]]'' was this for a small but dedicated fandom, bolstered by [[Crowning Music of Awesome|Hakai-hen's arrangement of "Back Alley Space Boy"]] and the use of its [[Crowning Moment of Funny|improvised ROCKETTO PAUNCH]] in one of its attack animations.

** Musashi actually living long enough to pilot Shin Getter. Note that in all previous SRW's and [[Getter Robo]] canon, Musashi either dies before Shin Getter gets activated, his death helps Shin Getter activate, or survives but is simply demoted to piloting the weaker Getters solo. Fans were quite happy that for once, the original Getter team was together in Shin Getter as its pilots.

** The [[Big Bad]] of ''Z'' fits perfectly here, if only for the sheer destruction and havoc he brought about [[For the Evulz]].

** Also [[Grendizer|King Vega]], [[Zambot 3|Gaizock]] and [[The Dragon|his dragon]] [[Zambot 3|Killer the Butcher]], [[Space Warrior Baldios|Zeo Gattler]], [[God Sigma|Gargan of the Elda]], [[Getter Robo|Emperor Burai]], [[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|the Titans]], [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Lord Djibril]], [[The Big O|Alan Gabriel]] and [[Eureka Seven|Dewey Novak]].

* [[Crowning Music of Awesome]]: When a rumor that Back Alley Space Boy wouldn't be Dai-Guard's theme was disproved, [[And the Fandom Rejoiced|the internet went nuts]]. And yes, it's probably one of the best instrumentals they have in ''Hakai-hen''.

** While Crowe's theme in Hakai-hen, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQzaLOZwnMI Close Game Life], is a little underwhelming, his [[Mid-Season Upgrade]] theme [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5aaddvtbgs&feature=related 'The Unbreakable'] more than makes up for it.

** On the Villains' side, in Z1, we have Asakim Dowin's ''incredibly'' catchy [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_1WNsvGZM Black Stranger].

** Likewise in Z2, there's [[Complete Monster|Aim Liard's strangely heroic sounding]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAl-MxsHFpk Unture Crystal]. As well as the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y2dL3LAstk various] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM0y7KpuauQ Ark]-[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNusv4Wu-cY&feature=related Saber] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcwW_hYlULY&feature=related themes], [[And Zoidberg|plus]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpNYYJfHhV0&feature=relmfu Marilyn's]. And then there's [[Big Bad|Uther's]], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCUeVmboXtk&feature=relmfu which may be one of the most awesome boss themes in SRW history.]

* [[Crossover Ship]]: Shinn and Setsuko, and through that, Shinn has actually mellowed enough to [[Fix Fic|fix some of his more objectionable personality problems]]. Doesn't help that they still care for each other when they meet again in ''Saisei-hen''.

** [[Code Geass|Kallen]] and [[Armored Trooper VOTOMS|Chirico]], of all people. They had much chemistry since ''Hakai-hen'', spent much time fighting along together, and even some [[Ship Tease]] moments (some in front of Fiona even).

** [[God Mars]] is pretty nigh unstoppable in it's combined mode, especially since its [[Super Robot Wars Destiny|last SRW appearance]] made it practically useless<ref>to elaborate, not only does the game's armor coding bug give [[God Mars]] next-to-no defense in a game where getting Takeru shot down is an instant game over, BUT Takeru's own stats coupled with him having some not-so-helpful spirit commands(to put it short, its Seishin sets are focused on offense, and thanks to the Armor Bug, Iron Wall become a necessity for a Super to perform the Tanking duty, something that almost every other Super have that Takeru is lacking make [[God Mars]] almost pointless to use at all, thanks to the risk alone ''including'' any forced deployments of [[God Mars]](even though its one of the best Super to use), despite having that game's second most powerful combination attack</ref>. The starting mecha, Gaia (which has to reach 130 Will before transforming without its full upgrade bonus), actually HELPS because it can dodge by some degree and take a few hits as well as having strong attacks. Most importantly, once Gaia changes to Godmars, it's given ''full HP and EN regeneration''. At the same time, Takaru has a set of good stats, with an Ace Bonus that grants him the "SP Regeneration" pilot skill.

** In contrast to its ''Z'' counterpart, the Aquarion is actually better due to its new finisher that can be used with any of its pilot combinations, alongside each Aquarion pilot having a unique Ace Bonus that boosts a certain stat by 20 (Sirius is melee, Silvia is range, Reika is skill, Pierre is defense, Jun is accuracy, Tsugumi is evasion). Apollo's Ace Bonus? ''125 Will at the start of every scenario'' (20 from the bonus, 5 for achieving Ace status), meaning he only needs 5 more Will points to activate the Element System. It basically tells you to use Apollo/Sirius/Reika combo, then train all 3 of them to become aces. The only downside is the Solar Aquarion's even more of an energy hog than before, but this can be easily remedied with the appropriate parts and pilot skills. Though in ''Saisei-hen'' only Set-A (Appolo, Sirius and Silvia) can use the Solar Sword, which you get it again later in the game.

*** Not to mention ''Saisei-hen'' gives it God Scrander, allowing it to use Big Bang Punch (MAP and normal versions) and One Hundred Rocket Punch, both post-movement even. The best part? MAP BBP and OHRP are both ammo-based (1 though), meaning one can spam EN like no other when dealing with grunts.

** The real [[Game Breaker]]? The humble Propellant Tank in Z2. [[Rescued From the Scrappy Heap]], indeed, on account of how you get one use of it per map rather than one use per game. In most situations the Propellant Tank is more useful, in terms of total energy recharged, than the Solar Panel or Yggdrasil Drive. (The same goes, to a lesser extent, for the Super Repair Kit, Cartridge and other expendables.)

** Esther's Ace Bonus turns her Hot Blood Spirit into Love with the same cost of her Hot Blood spirit. In order words, you get Hot Blood, Accel, Luck, Flash, Effort and Strike all at once with just 40 SP. Wow. Too bad that Esther learns Hot Blood at Stage 46.

* [[Goddamned Bats]]: In Saisei-hen, any enemy faction aligned with the Earth Federation will get Mobile Dolls that will constantly support defend each other. Most them have barriers like Planet Defensors which will nullify any damage below 2000. Your attacks will constantly be blocked if you haven't been upgrading your units' weapons. Not to mention they're very hardhitting with Ignore Size Difference skill.

* [[Hilarious in Hindsight]]: An image from ''Z'' made the rounds during the game's initial release, showing a man in a black and gold outfit with a full face mask, talking to [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Gilbert Durandal]] and saying "They call that man 'Orange'." [[Code Geass|Guess what series]] is in ''Hakai-hen''?

** ''Hakai-hen'' included a [[Macross 7|Fire Bomber]] CD as an item, part of a [[Continuity Nod]] to the fact that several ''[[Macross Frontier|Frontier]]'' characters (particularly Ozma) are fans; now we get to see the [[Squee]] in person, since ''M7'' is in ''Saisei-hen''.