Super Robot Wars, known as Chou Super Robot Taisen in Japan, is a tactical role-playing game franchise that brings together various mecha anime series. The games feature crossover storylines, combining characters and robots from different series into a single epic narrative. Players command a team of mechas in turn-based battles, emphasizing strategy and teamwork. The franchise started in 1991 and has grown to include numerous games, spin-offs, and adaptations, becoming a beloved staple in the mecha and gaming communities.