Tech Romancer

About

Tech Romancer is a 3D fighting game where you pilot giant robots in one-on-one battles. Developed by Capcom in 1998, it focuses on fast-paced combat with mecha anime-inspired designs. Players choose from a roster of machines each with unique movesets and attack patterns. The game runs on arcade cabinets and later the Dreamcast, supporting single-player matches and local multiplayer. Combat emphasizes timing and strategy, with a mix of melee strikes, ranged attacks, and special moves. The game’s robots are designed by Studio Nue, known for mechanical work on Mobile Suit Gundam and Macross. This gives the mechas a polished, anime-accurate look that stands out in the genre. The story involves a crew defending Earth from an alien tyrant named Goldibus, though the narrative takes a backseat to the action. With its September 1998 release and niche appeal, Tech Romancer caters to fans of mecha aesthetics and retro fighting games.

Storyline

The setting of Tech Romancer takes place in a far future of Earth, where advanced technology have made things calm and decent for the citizens of Japan and the rest of the world. However, the peace doesn't last long as an evil alien tyrant named Goldibus invades the planet with its loyal followers and seeks to conquer the world while enslaving the human race with an emotionless iron fist. An unlikely group of heroes band together to fight against the threat of Goldibus with their own unique mecha robots and all of them won't rest until Goldibus is defeated and the world is safe from the imminent danger.