Datach - Battle Rush - Build Up Robot Tournament (Japan)

Datach - Battle Rush - Build Up Robot Tournament is a unique title for the NES (Famicom in Japan) that heavily utilizes the Datach Jukebox accessory. The game plunges players into an exciting robot tournament where assembly skills and combat strategy are key to victory.

The most distinctive aspect of the gameplay is its "Build Up" mechanism. Players use physical Datach cards, sold separately, to scan and collect various parts for their robots. Each card corresponds to a specific component like the head, body, arms, and legs. These parts come with unique stats and abilities, directly influencing the robot's performance in battle, such as attack power, defense, speed, or health points.

Once enough parts have been collected and an ideal robot has been assembled, players bring their "warrior" into battles within the tournament structure. Combat typically unfolds in a turn-based or semi-real-time fashion, requiring players to make strategic decisions to defeat their opponents. The ultimate goal is to overcome all rivals in the tournament and become the ultimate robot champion.

The variety of Datach cards and the seemingly endless combination possibilities add significant depth to robot customization, encouraging players to experiment with different configurations to find their perfect fighting machine. This is not just a battle game but also a unique collecting and creative experience.