Gunparade March (ガンパレード・マーチ) is a 2000 tactical role-playing video game developed by Alfa System and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was released only in Japan.
It led to the release of a manga and anime series, and it was also re-released on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. A sequel trilogy of games, titled Gunparade Orchestra were released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006.
Gameplay
Gunparade March is a tactical role-playing game where mecha are controlled in combat. Combat is depicted as a map with symbols depicting characters; an "Action Code" can be inputted based on the player's choices. After the player ends their turn, the actual action can be viewed in more detailed cutscenes. Outside of combat, players partake in the characters' social lives.