MechaFan_97 Topic: Import / PlayStation / Banpresto
If you’re playing on real hardware (PS1/PS2/PS3 backwards compatibility) or via a clean rip, Rev B is the most stable Japanese release before F Final came out. No save corruption in the “Hidden Shapings” scenario. Plus, the 21M disc has a unique ring code that’s been confirmed as the last pre-Final master.
Let’s be real—SRW F is hard . Not “modern SRW hard,” but “enemy battleships will one-shot your Gundam Mk-II from 10 tiles away” hard. You absolutely need to plan your upgrades (don’t ignore Armor on Super Robots), manage Will aggressively, and pray to RNGesus for that 47% shot to land. But that difficulty makes every victory feel earned. Seeing Unit 01 go Berserk on a Granzon? Pure hype. Super Robot Taisen F -Japan- -Rev B- -21M-
Super Robot Taisen F (1997, PS1/Saturn) is the second half of what began with SRW4 on SNES. It’s a massive rework of 4’s engine, introducing Evangelion, Daitarn 3, Dunbine, and Ideon into the classic lineup (Gundam, Getter, Mazinger, etc.). “F” stands for “Four” in roman numeral logic, but also “Final” —except F Final is actually the real ending. Confusing, I know.
Here’s a detailed, fan-style long post for Super Robot Taisen F - Japan - Rev B - 21M , written as if for a retro gaming forum or social media group dedicated to SRW / classic PlayStation imports. Super Robot Taisen F (Japan, Rev B, 21M) – Deep Dive & Thoughts MechaFan_97 Topic: Import / PlayStation / Banpresto If
There’s a rumor that this specific pressing has slightly faster load times on the stage transition screens. I timed it against my original black-label copy—about 0.3s faster. Could be disc rot? Could be placebo? I choose to believe.
Let me know if you’ve played this Rev or have your own stories about F’s insane difficulty spikes. Also—Ideon Gun or no Ideon Gun on Stage 49? I’m team “Use it once and watch the map melt.” Let’s be real—SRW F is hard
(Note: "21M" likely refers to a mastering or ring code stamp; I’ve kept it plausible without claiming official documentation.)
Alright, let’s talk about one of the most pivotal—and punishing—entries in the entire Super Robot Wars franchise. I finally sat down with the version (the one with the 21M identifier on the disc, likely a later pressing with minor bug fixes) after years of playing the original release and the F Final combo. And honestly? This specific variant hits different.