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The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 2: Game Boy Rivals (1989–2006)
This article details the history of portable tactical RPGs on Game Boy rivals like the WonderSwan, Game Gear, and Neo Geo Pocket Color, focusing on hardware features and major titles released between 1989 and 2006. It examines games such as Shining Force Gaiden, Faselei!, and Super Robot Taisen Compact, analyzing their gameplay, reception, and sales figures within the context of the genre's development on handheld consoles.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 1: Game Boy (1989–2003)
This article analyzes the history of tactical RPGs on Nintendo's Game Boy and Game Boy Color platforms, from 1989 to 2003. It details how the hardware's limitations and features influenced the genre's development, highlighting key titles like Super Robot Taisen and Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster GB, and discussing the scarcity of officially translated games.
