If you’re playing on real hardware (PS1/PS2/PS3 backwards compatibility) or via a clean rip, Rev B is the most stable Japanese release before F Final came out. No save corruption in the “Hidden Shapings” scenario. Plus, the 21M disc has a unique ring code that’s been confirmed as the last pre-Final master.
If you’ve never played F, start with the tutorial scenarios. Don’t jump into “DC War” without grinding on Stage 2. And always, always upgrade the ZZ Gundam’s High Mega Cannon. You’ll thank me later.
Unlike the original Japanese pressing, Rev B (likely 1.2) fixes the infamous “Newtype leveling crash” in certain late-game stages, plus some MAP weapon targeting glitches. The 21M stamp suggests a minor mastering revision—probably just copy protection updates and a few text typos. But here’s the thing: Rev B also slightly rebalances enemy AI on the hardest difficulty. Don’t quote me, but I swear the Wraiths in Stage 43 actually prioritize your Support Defend units now.
There’s a rumor that this specific pressing has slightly faster load times on the stage transition screens. I timed it against my original black-label copy—about 0.3s faster. Could be disc rot? Could be placebo? I choose to believe.
