# Super Robot Taisen Compact 3 Introduction ## Overview *Super Robot Taisen Compact 3*, released on July 17, 2003, for the WonderSwan Color by Banpresto, is the final *Super Robot Wars* title on the WonderSwan, following *Super Robot Taisen Compact 2* (2000-2001). Players command mecha from *Mobile Suit Gundam*, *Vision of Escaflowne*, *New Story of Aura Battler Dunbine*, and *Mechander Robo* to battle the Shura Kingdom. Set entirely on Earth with heroic-fantasy elements, it features Agama’s Bright Noah against Titans remnants and new foes (*GameFAQs*, *paderetro.com*). Its unique anime roster and refined mechanics were praised (*SensCritique*: 7/10), though monochrome visuals (despite Color platform) were noted (*superrobotwars.fandom.com*) ## Why Play Super Robot Taisen Compact 3? *Super Robot Taisen Compact 3* blends tactical RPG gameplay with an eclectic anime crossover. Players lead mecha like Gundam and Escaflowne through 30+ missions, upgrading units and pilots with credits (*GameFAQs*). It combines classic mechanics (e.g., grid-based combat) with new features like support attacks, absent in *Compact* (*srw.wiki.cre.jp*). Missions take 10-20 minutes; the campaign lasts 15-20 hours. Its obscure anime (e.g., *Acrobunch*, *Betterman*) and strategic depth appeal to *Super Robot Taisen Compact 2* fans, distinct from *Need for Speed: Underground 2*’s racing or *Captain Tsubasa V*’s sports RPG (*@RetroGamingX*). ## Key Features - Command mecha across 30+ grid-based missions - Single-player tactical RPG with *Gundam*, *Escaflowne* - Support attack system for allied unit combos - Upgrade mecha and pilots with credits - Earth-based battles with heroic-fantasy elements - Authentic WonderSwan Color gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: WonderSwan Color vs. Other Versions - **WonderSwan Color (2003)**: Japan-only, monochrome despite Color platform, unique anime (*Wikipedia*, *paderetro.com*). - **Compared to Super Robot Taisen Compact 2 (2000-2001, WonderSwan)**: *Compact 3* is single-game, adds support attacks; *Compact 2* is a trilogy (*GameFAQs*) - **Compared to Super Robot Taisen Impact (2002, PS2)**: *Compact 3* is portable, Earth-only; *Impact* remakes *Compact 2* with color (*superrobotwars.fandom.com*). - **Compared to Need for Speed: Underground 2 (2004)**: Tactical RPG vs. open-world racing (*GameSpot*). - **Compared to Captain Tsubasa V (1994, SNES)**: Mecha strategy vs. soccer RPG (*Wikipedia*). - **Re-releases**: None; fan-translated ROMs available (*romhacking.net*). ## Play Super Robot Taisen Compact 3 Online Play *Super Robot Taisen Compact 3* (2003, WonderSwan Color) instantly on Classic Joy Games with WonderSwan emulators. Also available on RetroGames.cz, EmulatorGames.net, OldGameShelf.com (4.1/5 from 10 votes), or via fan-translated ROMs (*akurasu.net*). Physical copies cost $15-$50 (cart) or $60-$150 (CIB) on eBay (*PriceCharting*). Use Mednafen, RetroArch, or Oswan; Mednaffe GUI enhances usability (*cdromance.org*). Strategy: Upgrade Gundam’s beam rifle; use support attacks for Shura bosses. Cheat: Enter “C3C3C3” at password screen for max credits (*GameFAQs*). Note: Heavy animations like Escaflowne’s Guymelef may lag (*vizzed.com*). Join Classic Joy Games and defeat the Shura Kingdom now!