Shin Sedai Robot Senki - Brave Saga

About

Shin Sedai Robot Senki - Brave Saga is a turn-based tactical RPG with mecha combat and anime-inspired storytelling. Set in a world where alien forces threaten Earth, players guide Shunpei, a reluctant hero paired with a celestial entity named Ban. The game blends grid-based battles with character progression, as you command mechs and allies to repel invaders while navigating a plot driven by personal stakes and sci-fi drama. The game stands out for its mix of strategic depth and colorful mecha designs, appealing to fans of 90s anime and tactical gameplay. While not widely remembered, it carves a niche with its emotional character arcs and fast-paced combat loops. Its PlayStation-era charm and underdog status make it a curiosity for retro RPG collectors.

Storyline

On some planet. The Emperor Grandark sends his henchmen to try to invade earth. However around the earths orbit. A mysterious life force witnesses hostile forces entering earth. Meanwhile in the VARS Stadium, our hero Shunpei and his best friend Hiro have made it to the VARS Finals. The next match places them both against each other to see who will be the champion. However outside the stadium the Two Geist-stars attack the stadium, almost destroying. Fribird and Exkaiser both show up and holds off the Geist-Stars attack for the time being. Inside the stadium Shunpei wakes up and finds the place is on fire. He tries to look around for his Friend Hiro but sees that where Hiro once was, is buried under rubble. Thinking that his friend is dead, Shunpei begins to cry. However His VARS begins to talk to him and introduces himself as Sei Yuusha (Star Hero) Ban. This of course freaks Shunpei out. Ban tells him that he needs Shunpei's help in order to fight the Evil forces that are attacking earth. Shunpei Pulls a Shinji from Evangeleon and whines how he isn't a fighter and doesn't want to fight. Ban tries once more to talk some sense into Shunpei, because he senses the great potential courage in Shunpei, which is why he choose him as a partner. Ban asks Shunpei to shout out the phrase "Brave Charge!" to activate his power. Shunpei still being the wimp that he is cant bring himself to do it. Until his friend Nanako was about to get crushed by falling debris.. Thus begins the adventure of Shinpei and Sei Yuusha Ban.