Shin SRW's campaign is divided into two long routes, equivalent to two games in one, with a total of about 71 scenarios. Although the gameplay is solid, it lacks variety. Most scenarios are completed using the same basic strategy, with few modifications. The maps are large and almost empty, with few enemies. The difficulty increases toward the end of each route, but at that point the experience can feel monotonous. The game has not aged well compared to other older SRWs and features a relatively small roster of pilots and robots, without much in the way of new skills or features.
Graphically, Shin SRW uses undeformed art that works well for some robots but makes others look odd. Attack animations include close portraits and long cutscenes, which cannot be skipped, making loading times and animations unbearably long. Unless you use an emulator to speed up the game, playing Shin SRW is not recommended.
The seishin search menu now allows you to select and activate multiple pilots at once, an improvement over previous SRWs.
Overall, Shin SRW suffers from a monotonous campaign and unskippable animations with long loading times. Only the most dedicated fans should try it, preferably by speeding up the animations.