Underplayed Gems

Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix (2001)

Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix cover
Developer
Shoeisha
Publisher
Takara
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Shooter

How it feels

A methodical mecha shooter where steady territorial advances and part-by-part robot customization matter more than fast-paced action.

mecha combattacticalmethodicalgrindycustomization-focusedmoderate difficultystrategicniche

About

Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix is an action game on Playstation 2 published by Takara, in 2001. The game features combining robot parts acquired in battle and fighting with fellow characters. The regular map looks like SML, which takes over enemy positions by moving a 2D branched route. Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix Joshou-hen, which was released before this game, is like a trial version, and you can also use the data of Joshou-hen to play it. You can't play this game without playing Joshou-hen.

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