Play Battle Tycoon - Flash Hiders SFX (Japan) Online

Battle Tycoon - Flash Hiders SFX came out for the Super Nintendo in 1995, published by Right Stuff. It was part of that late SNES era when developers were still finding new ways to push the hardware, especially in the strategy and mech genres. The game doesn't get talked about much now, but it had a distinct look and feel that stood out even among other niche titles.

You control a team of customizable mechs, moving them on a grid to engage in turn-based combat. Your main goal is to outmaneuver and destroy the opposing team using a mix of ranged and close-quarters weapons. Signature mechanics include assembling your mechs from various parts, each affecting stats and available weapons, and executing attacks that play out with brief, detailed animations. The pacing is deliberate, almost tactical; you spend a lot of time positioning units and anticipating enemy moves. It feels like directing your own clunky, violent robot opera.