Play The Great Battle IV Online

The Great Battle IV came out on the Super Nintendo in 1994, developed by Banpresto. It was part of that wave of crossover games that mashed up different anime properties, which felt like a fun experiment at the time. You don't see many titles that try to blend so many distinct worlds together so directly.

You control a team of heroes, including characters from the Gundam and Ultraman series, fighting through side-scrolling stages. The main goal is to defeat enemies and bosses across various levels, clearing each screen before moving forward. Key mechanics include switching between characters on the fly to use their unique attacks, like Gundam's melee combos or Ultraman's beam projectiles, and collecting power-ups to enhance your abilities. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly during boss encounters. It feels chaotic and unpredictable, but pulling off a perfect character switch to clear a tough spot is genuinely satisfying.