Medarot 2 - Parts Collection (Japan)

Medarot 2 - Parts Collection is a companion compilation for the Game Boy Color, released exclusively in Japan. Don't confuse it with Parts Collection 2 - this is the first such spin-off tied directly to Medarot 2. It came out during the height of the Medarot craze, when the franchise was expanding its RPG and customization mechanics onto handhelds. The developer and publisher aren't widely documented outside of Japan, but it's an official release meant to support the main game.

This game is not a standalone adventure. Instead, you browse, sort, and collect a huge set of Medarot parts - heads, arms, legs, and bodies - that you can then transfer into Medarot 2 via a link cable. The interface is menu-driven, letting you view stats, check compatibility, and build hypothetical robot configurations. Since everything is in Japanese, navigating the menus can require some trial and error if you don't read the language. The core loop is about curating your part library and optimizing your Medarots before jumping back into the main RPG.

For hardcore Medarot fans, Parts Collection is a neat tool that expands the customizability of Medarot 2, offering parts you might not find in the base game. It's niche even among retro collectors, largely because it's language-locked and requires both cartridges and a link cable to get the full benefit. If you're into deep robot-building games from the late '90s and enjoy tinkering with stats, it's worth tracking down. Just know it's a companion piece, not a self-contained game.