Play Kidou Senshi Gundam - Cross Dimension 0079 (Japan) Online

Cross Dimension 0079 came out for the Super Nintendo in 1995, developed and published by Bandai. It was part of a wave of strategy games on the system that tried to capture the feel of commanding giant robots in a tactical setting, without the flash of later 3D titles. The game sticks to a methodical, almost chess-like approach to the Gundam universe, focusing on the One Year War from a commander's perspective.

You control squads of mobile suits, like the RX-78-2 Gundam or Zaku II, moving them across grid-based maps to complete mission objectives. The main goal is to outmaneuver and defeat Zeon forces through careful positioning and resource management. Key mechanics include flanking for critical hits, managing energy for beam weapons, and deploying pilots with unique stats to different units. The pacing is slow and deliberate, with difficulty that demands attention to unit placement and attack timing. It feels like running a tense, miniature war where every decision has weight.