History VideoGame / SuperRobotWarsDestiny

* EvilVersusOblivion: Pretty much the premise of the first portion of the game.

** On the heroes' side, [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Jinn Generham]]'s true identity turns out to be [[Manga/GetterRobo Jin Hayato]], and the various Super Robots from the Tower land battleship got folded into the League Militaire.

* WhatIf: [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Londo Bell]] failed to stop the Axis drop (and in fact seems to have not been formed in the first place due to OZ's coup d'etat) and got assimilated into [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Neo Zeon's forces]]? This is how ''Destiny'' starts out.

* EnemyMine: While ''Destiny'' includes antagonists from ''Gundam ZZ'', ''Char's Counterattack'' and ''Gundam Wing'', the situation at hand causes them to have the competence to ally with you all at the start since things are bad enough. Due to the Zanscare Empire attacking Earth, along with the Invaders and the [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Protodevlin]], and the [[VillainTeamUp united alien forces of the villains]] from ''Daltanius'', ''Godmars'' and ''Grendizer'', the heroes quickly realize pretty much the only organizations out there that still have the sheer manpower to defend humanity are the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Principality of Zeon]] and the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Organization of Zodiac]]. Thankfully, [[Anime/TheBigO Roger Smith]] takes care of the negotiations. This results in one of the first ''heroic'' roles for longstanding villains like Char (his roles as Quattro aside).

* MidseasonUpgrade: ''Destiny'' notably gives Amuro three of them in a single playthrough. He begins with the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Re-GZ]], then moves to his canon [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Nu Gundam]]. If certain requirements are met, the Nu Gundam HWS (Heavy Weapons System) is unlocked. Finally, the uber-powerful Hi-Nu Gundam is a ''mandatory'' upgrade for the last scenarios of the game. In a twist, while upgrades carry over from the Nu to the Nu HWS, it doesn't for the Hi-Nu.

* TookALevelInKindness: [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Chronicle]] and Katejina are much less bonkers and murderous in the game than they were in the series, to help suspend the disbelief that they'd be worth saving in the first place. And then there's [[Anime/{{Megazone23}} B.D]], who is [[DefeatMeansFriendship recruitable if you beat him quickly enough]], and isn't the same population-controlling ass he was in the show. Also, Char is less obsessed with his former ambition of forcing everyone to become Newtypes and becomes a honest-to-God ''BigGood'' for a change.

''Super Robot Wars Destiny'' is the fourth installment of Banpresto's ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' franchise on the Creator/{{Nintendo}} GameBoyAdvance, preceded by ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAdvance'', ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsReversal'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration''. The series featured in ''Destiny'' is noted to be unique towards fans at the time (other than ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsJudgment'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsK'', since both involve the removal of traditional series), as uncommonly used series appear in the main plot, such as ''Anime/{{Megazone 23}}'' and ''Anime/TheBigO''.

* GameBreakingBug: A primary reason why some certain gamers were ticked off about ''Destiny''. The armor coding is so bugged that it {{nerf}}s {{super robot}}s and their ability to tank. However, some players argue there is no bug present in the game: Units in ''Destiny'' simply have defensive stats on par with the Classic Timeline games, while weapon attack power is on the high end of the scale, comparable to the ''Original Generation'' titles. Since ''Destiny'' units lack the high armor rating to balance it out, overall damage is rendered higher. Accuracy and evasion rates for real-types are similarly high, as most real robot pilots have the "Focus" Spirit Command to give themselves a boost. At the same time, it's rare to see super robot pilots in ''Destiny'' to get the "Guard" Spirit Command to raise their defense (though they universally have ''some'' sort of defensive Spirit Command).
** There are basically several features to the game that combine in a less-than-helpful manner. The higher weapon attack stats, middling armor stats, unusually high reliance on the ''pilot's'' Defense stat in calculating damage taken, while adding up to an irritating problem for traditionally MightyGlacier types, are also what allow the under-3-meter tall Anime/{{Megazone23}} units to be competitive. (Worth noting that the VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ sequels circumvented this with the [[Anime/ArmoredTrooperVOTOMS ATs]].)
*** Long story short, the game doesn't like the concept of [[{{LightningBruiser}} Lightning Bruisers]] to the point of refusing to include any. In the end, it can be circumvented with a change in tactics - treat your units as interceptors and bombers rather than infantry and unstoppable tanks on the first playthrough. And, because you'll have pre-modified afflicted characters' Defense stats for every following run, the 'bug' isn't as noticeable from the second playthrough onwards.
** One that is an ''actual'' bug, though, is that the game applies Bonus Points to character data regardless of if they are friend or foe at the moment. So, if you level up and modify [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Chronicle]], [[Anime/{{Megazone23}} B.D]], [[Anime/GodMars Marg and Rose]][[note]]Rose only gets BP if you convince her properly; otherwise she becomes the fifth Cosmo Crusher pilot and won't gain any to begin with[[/note]], or [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Gabil]] at all, they'll have those modifications to their stats when you fight them on your next playthrough. The kicker is that the game gives different character portraits different stats, so this means ''Brainwashed'' Marg (enemy only) doesn't get the Bonuses, but [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Katejina]] and Glacius (their portraits only change when they join) aren't affected.
*** Luckily, the game properly transfers [[Manga/GetterRobo Hayato]] and [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Max's]] BP. (Hint: don't pump up ''just'' their Defense.)

* WellIntentionedExtremist: If you choose to go to space for the first few scenarios, the story focuses on making it really damn clear that Char is this, stripping the "extremist" part away with the sudden disappearance of Earth and basically turning him into the BigGood for a while.
* WhereItAllBegan: The final battlefield is located in the South Pole, where you first get to control Joshua and Cliana.
* WhyAmITicking: [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Takeru]] is connected to [[EarthShatteringKaboom a bomb that can wipe out the Earth]] via his brainwaves stored in the Godmars itself; therefore, players unfamiliar with Godmars are likely to be surprised when they get a game over if Godmars is destroyed (although, if you've played [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars 4 any of]] [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha the games]] featuring ''Anime/SpaceRunawayIdeon'', you'll be quick to pick this little detail up). It doesn't help that [[spoiler: Takeru's Gaia (initially) transforms into Godmars when it's severely damaged (i.e. HP bar is in the red)]], either. This little penalty also applies when you're in space and nowhere near a planet, too.
* VillainTeamUp: Schwartzvald is mind controlled by Ruina and the Invaders are controlled by Cohen and Stinger who work for the Ruina.

* '''Anime/TheBigO''' (Season 1)
* '''[[Anime/MiraiRoboDaltanious Future Robo Daltanious]]'''
* '''[[Manga/GetterRobo Getter Robo Armageddon]]'''

* '''Anime/{{Macross 7}}'''
* '''Anime/{{Megazone 23}}''' (Parts I and II)

* CoolMask: [[Anime/UFORoboGrendizer Duke Fleed]] and Chronicle Asher

** The SixthRangerTraitor - Glacies or Wintos, depending on who the primary protagonist is; [[spoiler:if certain conditions are met, they become recruitable]]

* AwesomeMcCoolname: "[[spoiler: Forte Gigas]]" is ''exactly'' what you want your HumongousMecha to be called.

* WhyAmITicking: [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Takeru]] is connected to [[EarthShatteringKaboom a bomb that can wipe out the Earth]] via his brainwaves stored in the Godmars itself; therefore, players unfamiliar with Godmars are likely to be surprised when they get a game over if Godmars is destroyed (although, if you've played [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars 4 any of]] [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha the games]] featuring ''SpaceRunawayIdeon'', you'll be quick to pick this little detail up). It doesn't help that [[spoiler: Takeru's Gaia (initially) transforms into Godmars when it's severely damaged (i.e. HP bar is in the red)]], either. This little penalty also applies when you're in space and nowhere near a planet, too.

''Super Robot Wars Destiny'' is the fourth installment of Banpresto's ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' franchise on the Creator/{{Nintendo}} GameBoyAdvance, preceded by ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAdvance'', ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsReversal'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration''. The series featured in ''Destiny'' is noted to be unique towards fans at the time (other than ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsJudgment'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsK'', since both involve the removal of traditional series), as uncommonly used series appear in the main plot, such as ''Anime/{{Megazone23}}'' and ''Anime/TheBigO''.

!Featured series (debuts in bold):
* '''Anime/TheBigO (Season 1)'''

* [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Six God Combination Godmars]]

* '''Anime/{{Megazone 23}} (Parts I and II)'''
* Mobile Suit Gundam Series
** [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Zeta Gundam]]
** [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Gundam ZZ]]
** [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Chars Counterattack]]
** [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Victory Gundam]]
** [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Gundam Wing]] (TV series, ''not'' [[TheMovie Endless Waltz]])
* Mazinger Series
** Anime/{{Mazinger Z}}
** Anime/{{Great Mazinger}}
** Anime/UFORoboGrendizer

** [[CharsCounterattack Char's]] colony and asteroid drop are also overlooked with more justification, as everyone - Char himself included - clearly has ''way'' bigger fish to fry. Amuro and Char even cooperate to an even friendlier extent than they did in Zeta.

** Zanscare's brutality is a large plot point early on during intermissions, including their habits of public executions. [[CharsCounterattack Amuro Ray and Bright Noah]] fail to stop [[CharsCounterattack Char Aznable's attempt at dropping Axis on Earth]][[note]]Londo Bell apparently never got formed, thanks to the Organization of Zodaic coup d'etat. In fact, Bright and Amuro start the game as prisoners/guests of Char's[[/note]]. Also, ''both'' of the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Purus]] are dead. ''Destiny'' pretty much finds a way to make Universal Century more depressing, even when events are already concluded.

* MidseasonUpgrade: ''Destiny'' notably gives Amuro three of them in a single playthrough. He begins with the [[CharsCounterattack Re-GZ]], then moves to his canon [[CharsCounterattack Nu Gundam]]. If certain requirements are met, the Nu Gundam HWS (Heavy Weapons System) is unlocked. Finally, the uber-powerful Hi-Nu Gundam is a ''mandatory'' upgrade for the last scenarios of the game. In a twist, while upgrades carry over from the Nu to the Nu HWS, it doesn't for the Hi-Nu.

** A scenario or two earlier tries to take this into account: the only battleship you can use is the [[CharsCounterattack Ra Calium]]. However, you can still sortie the ''much larger'' Shin Dragon as one of your units.
* WhatIf: [[CharsCounterattack Londo Bell]] failed to stop the Axis drop (and in fact seems to have not been formed in the first place due to OZ's coup d'etat) and got assimilated into [[CharsCounterattack Neo Zeon's forces]]? This is how ''Destiny'' starts out.

* FragileSpeedster: Most notably the [[Anime/{{Megazone 23}} Garland]], as well as the [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Cosmo Crusher]] and the [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Valkyries]].

''Super Robot Wars Destiny'' is the fourth installment of Banpresto's ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' franchise on the Creator/{{Nintendo}} GameBoyAdvance, preceded by ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAdvance'', ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsReversal'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration''. The series featured in ''Destiny'' is noted to be unique towards fans at the time (other than ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsJudgment'' and ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsK'', since both involve the removal of traditional series), as uncommonly used series appear in the main plot, such as ''{{Megazone23}}'' and ''Anime/TheBigO''.

* '''{{Megazone 23}} (Parts I and II)'''

* FragileSpeedster: Most notably the [[{{Megazone 23}} Garland]], as well as the [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Cosmo Crusher]] and the [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Valkyries]].

** There are basically several features to the game that combine in a less-than-helpful manner. The higher weapon attack stats, middling armor stats, unusually high reliance on the ''pilot's'' Defense stat in calculating damage taken, while adding up to an irritating problem for traditionally MightyGlacier types, are also what allow the under-3-meter tall {{Megazone23}} units to be competitive. (Worth noting that the VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ sequels circumvented this with the [[Anime/ArmoredTrooperVOTOMS ATs]].)

** One that is an ''actual'' bug, though, is that the game applies Bonus Points to character data regardless of if they are friend or foe at the moment. So, if you level up and modify [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Chronicle]], [[{{Megazone23}} B.D]], [[Anime/GodMars Marg and Rose]][[note]]Rose only gets BP if you convince her properly; otherwise she becomes the fifth Cosmo Crusher pilot and won't gain any to begin with[[/note]], or [[Anime/{{Macross7}} Gabil]] at all, they'll have those modifications to their stats when you fight them on your next playthrough. The kicker is that the game gives different character portraits different stats, so this means ''Brainwashed'' Marg (enemy only) doesn't get the Bonuses, but [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Katejina]] and Glacius (their portraits only change when they join) aren't affected.

* LightningBruiser: [[{{Megazone23}} The (Proto) Garland]]. Granted, its armor is crap, but it's agile enough to not ''need'' armor, and WOW does it hit hard when fully upgraded (specifically, its standard "Physical Attack" has a high critical hit rate, accurate, and doesn't cost EN; combine this with its 4 parts slots, and it will very easily be getting nothing but critical hits at a decent range in no time flat).

** For obvious reasons, [[{{Megazone 23}} Eve]] has a negligible presence once that storyline has been completed, but [[TheBusCameBack in her case, in about the best way possible]].

* TookALevelInKindness: [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Chronicle]] and Katejina are much less bonkers and murderous in the game than they were in the series, to help suspend the disbelief that they'd be worth saving in the first place. And then there's [[{{Megazone23}} B.D]], who is [[DefeatMeansFriendship recruitable if you beat him quickly enough]], and isn't the same population-controlling ass he was in the show. Also, Char is less obsessed with his former ambition of forcing everyone to become Newtypes and becomes a honest-to-God ''BigGood'' for a change.

* CoolMask: [[{{Grendizer}} Duke Fleed]] and Chronicle Asher

* CompositeCharacter: [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Emperor Zul]] in ''Destiny'' is a combination of the original Emperor Zul from the TV series (has his appearance and personality), [[Anime/MiraiRoboDaltanious Emperor Dolmen]] (due to the Kroppen cloning plot) and [[{{Grendizer}} King Vega]] (he led the attack that destroyed Planet Fleed).

* '''{{Macross 7}}'''

* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: [[{{Macross 7}} Gepelnitch]], The Invaders, Emperor Zul and the BigBad Perfectio.

* EnemyMine: While ''Destiny'' includes antagonists from ''Gundam ZZ'', ''Char's Counterattack'' and ''Gundam Wing'', the situation at hand causes them to have the competence to ally with you all at the start since things are bad enough. Due to the Zanscare Empire attacking Earth, along with the Invaders and the [[MacrossSeven Protodevlin]], and the [[VillainTeamUp united alien forces of the villains]] from ''Daltanius'', ''Godmars'' and ''Grendizer'', the heroes quickly realize pretty much the only organizations out there that still have the sheer manpower to defend humanity are the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Principality of Zeon]] and the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Organization of Zodiac]]. Thankfully, [[Anime/TheBigO Roger Smith]] takes care of the negotiations. This results in one of the first ''heroic'' roles for longstanding villains like Char (his roles as Quattro aside).

* FixFic: At one point, ''Destiny'' follows the plot of ''Megazone 23'' Parts I and II (putting the "Trash" gang [[PutOnABus on a bus]]), until Eve sends the entire Megazone to another dimension to keep ADAM from destroying everything. ''Destiny'' also allows the player to gain back [[spoiler: [[{{Macross 7}} Kinryu]], who was KilledOffForReal in the TV series]]. In addition, [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Junko Jenko]] and Odelo do not die in ''Destiny''; however, [[spoiler: [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Oliver Inoue]]]] does still die, albeit through a different manner than in the series.
* FragileSpeedster: Most notably the [[{{Megazone 23}} Garland]], as well as the [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Cosmo Crusher]] and the [[{{MacrossSeven}} Valkyries]].

** One that is an ''actual'' bug, though, is that the game applies Bonus Points to character data regardless of if they are friend or foe at the moment. So, if you level up and modify [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Chronicle]], [[{{Megazone23}} B.D]], [[Anime/GodMars Marg and Rose]][[note]]Rose only gets BP if you convince her properly; otherwise she becomes the fifth Cosmo Crusher pilot and won't gain any to begin with[[/note]], or [[{{Macross7}} Gabil]] at all, they'll have those modifications to their stats when you fight them on your next playthrough. The kicker is that the game gives different character portraits different stats, so this means ''Brainwashed'' Marg (enemy only) doesn't get the Bonuses, but [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Katejina]] and Glacius (their portraits only change when they join) aren't affected.
*** Luckily, the game properly transfers [[Manga/GetterRobo Hayato]] and [[{{Macross7}} Max's]] BP. (Hint: don't pump up ''just'' their Defense.)

* PutOnABus: Aside from the "Trash" gang, [[{{Macross 7}} Emerald Force member Physica and Gamlin Kizaki's custom VF-22]], [[Anime/MazingerZ Dr. Hell, Baron Ashura, Count Brocken]], [[Anime/GreatMazinger the Mycenae Empire]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Judau's friends and younger sister]], and all members of the Shrike Team (minus Junko) do not appear in ''Destiny''.

* RedshirtArmy: For once, not the basic grunts typical of a Gundam series, but the [[{{Macross 7}} VF-11 Thunderbolt]] appears, as well. There's also a [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Taurus]] squad that gets destroyed by the [[Manga/GetterRobo Shin Dragon]].
** In fact, if nameless {{Macross7}} OR [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing OZ]] forces show up on your side at any given time, consider them already

* UnnecessarilyLargeInterior: The final scenario is a particularly egregious example. It takes place in an underground base at the South Pole. One of the battleships available for the mission is the [[{{Macross 7}} Battle 7]], a [[TransformingMecha transforming]] CoolStarship that stands 1400 meters tall (about 200 meters short of a mile). It ''still'' has room to either fly or walk.

** This is why the under-3-meter tall Garland is less a FragileSpeedster and more a GlassCannon. A stiff breeze will probably kill it, but it can kill the stiff breeze - or get it to retreat - ''handily''.
*** Long story short, the game doesn't like the concept of [[{{LightningBruiser}} Lightning Bruisers]]. In the end, it can be circumvented with a change in tactics - treat your units as interceptors and bombers rather than infantry and unstoppable tanks on the first playthrough. And, because you'll have pre-modified afflicted characters' Defense stats for every following run, the 'bug' isn't as noticeable from the second playthrough onwards.

* '''[[MiraiRoboDaltanious Future Robo Daltanious]]'''

* CompositeCharacter: [[Anime/{{Godmars}} Emperor Zul]] in ''Destiny'' is a combination of the original Emperor Zul from the TV series (has his appearance and personality), [[MiraiRoboDaltanious Emperor Dolmen]] (due to the Kroppen cloning plot) and [[{{Grendizer}} King Vega]] (he led the attack that destroyed Planet Fleed).

** {{Mazinger Z}}
** {{Great Mazinger}}
** [[{{Grendizer}} UFO Robo Grendizer]]

** [[spoiler: [[GreatMazinger Dr. Kabuto]] remains in the Scientific Fortress to allow everyone inside to escape from the Ruina's assault]].

* PutOnABus: Aside from the "Trash" gang, [[{{Macross 7}} Emerald Force member Physica and Gamlin Kizaki's custom VF-22]], [[MazingerZ Dr. Hell, Baron Ashura, Count Brocken]], [[GreatMazinger the Mycenae Empire]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Judau's friends and younger sister]], and all members of the Shrike Team (minus Junko) do not appear in ''Destiny''.

* YouKilledMyFather: [[MazingerZ Kouji Kabuto]] and [[GreatMazinger Tetsuya Tsurugi]] want to defeat Ignis for [[spoiler: making Dr. Kabuto sacrifice himself]].

* [[{{Godmars}} Six God Combination Godmars]]

* CompositeCharacter: [[{{Godmars}} Emperor Zul]] in ''Destiny'' is a combination of the original Emperor Zul from the TV series (has his appearance and personality), [[MiraiRoboDaltanious Emperor Dolmen]] (due to the Kroppen cloning plot) and [[{{Grendizer}} King Vega]] (he led the attack that destroyed Planet Fleed).

* FragileSpeedster: Most notably the [[{{Megazone 23}} Garland]], as well as the [[{{Godmars}} Cosmo Crusher]] and the [[{{MacrossSeven}} Valkyries]].

** One that is an ''actual'' bug, though, is that the game applies Bonus Points to character data regardless of if they are friend or foe at the moment. So, if you level up and modify [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Chronicle]], [[{{Megazone23}} B.D]], [[GodMars Marg and Rose]][[note]]Rose only gets BP if you convince her properly; otherwise she becomes the fifth Cosmo Crusher pilot and won't gain any to begin with[[/note]], or [[{{Macross7}} Gabil]] at all, they'll have those modifications to their stats when you fight them on your next playthrough. The kicker is that the game gives different character portraits different stats, so this means ''Brainwashed'' Marg (enemy only) doesn't get the Bonuses, but [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Katejina]] and Glacius (their portraits only change when they join) aren't affected.

* WhyAmITicking: [[{{Godmars}} Takeru]] is connected to [[EarthShatteringKaboom a bomb that can wipe out the Earth]] via his brainwaves stored in the Godmars itself; therefore, players unfamiliar with Godmars are likely to be surprised when they get a game over if Godmars is destroyed (although, if you've played [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars 4 any of]] [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha the games]] featuring ''SpaceRunawayIdeon'', you'll be quick to pick this little detail up). It doesn't help that [[spoiler: Takeru's Gaia (initially) transforms into Godmars when it's severely damaged (i.e. HP bar is in the red)]], either. This little penalty also applies when you're in space and nowhere near a planet, too.

* '''[[GetterRobo Getter Robo Armageddon]]'''

* DemonicSpiders: Ruina and Zanscare {{mooks}}. In-universe, [[GetterRobo the Invaders]] are considered this. The ''Megazone 23'' {{mooks}} don't fall under this only because they don't swarm.

*** Luckily, the game properly transfers [[GetterRobo Hayato]] and [[{{Macross7}} Max's]] BP. (Hint: don't pump up ''just'' their Defense.)

* RedshirtArmy: For once, not the basic grunts typical of a Gundam series, but the [[{{Macross 7}} VF-11 Thunderbolt]] appears, as well. There's also a [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Taurus]] squad that gets destroyed by the [[GetterRobo Shin Dragon]].