Freedom Wars Remastered
Release Date: January 10, 2025
RPG, TPP, science fiction, dystopia, remasters/remakes, co-op, action RPG, jRPG, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A refreshed version of an action jRPG from PS Vita. In Freedom Wars Remastered we play as a convict living in an oppressive city of the future. We must fight mechanical monsters called Abductors to shorten our sentence and aside from guns we can also rely on a useful hook.
Videos and Screens
[2:38] Freedom Wars Remastered - Launch Trailer
[5:26] Freedom Wars Remastered - System Trailer
PPE.pl: 7 / 10 by Wojciech Gruszczyk
A simple remaster of a Vita classic. It's hard to talk about rapture, but also knowing what the original offered, one can't particularly criticize the premise.
Push Square: 7 / 10 by Khayl Adam
Freedom Wars Remastered is an excellent way to relive the restrictive action game. In 2025, the game's forward-thinking multiplayer components have a greater chance of capturing a dedicated community, and graphical and technical enhancements make it the definitive way to play. But it's a PS Vita game at its core; constant loading, dull characters, comparatively simple combat, and endless busy work have somewhat dented our rosy memories of the original game.
TechRaptor: 7.5 / 10 by Austin Suther
Freedom Wars Remastered is a competent take on the Monster Hunter formula. It has a fun hook and an addicting rhythm to its gameplay; that is, if you can get past the loads of dialogue. All that said, it's a competent remaster for an adequate game.
The main pros of the game
- Nostalgia Factor: Many players who loved the original Vita version find the remaster enjoyable and a great way to revisit a classic.
- Improved Graphics and Performance: The game features enhanced visuals, running at 60 FPS with higher resolution textures, making it visually appealing compared to the original.
- Gameplay Mechanics: The core combat and gameplay loop, which combines elements from Monster Hunter and cooperative gameplay, remains engaging. Players appreciate the satisfaction of cutting off enemy parts and customizing weapons.
- Quality of Life Improvements: The remaster includes several gameplay tweaks, such as a streamlined weapon crafting system and reduced grind, making progression feel more rewarding.
- Multiplayer Options: The game supports online co-op and PVP modes, adding to its replayability and social aspect.
- Soundtrack and Voice Acting: Many players enjoy the music and some of the voice acting, especially the Japanese voice option.
The main cons of the game
- Performance Issues: Some players experience crashes, stuttering, and inconsistent frame rates, particularly on certain hardware setups, leading to frustration.
- Clunky Controls: Many reviewers mention that the mouse and keyboard controls are poorly implemented, feeling unresponsive and awkward compared to controller gameplay.
- Text-to-Speech (TTS) Issues: The robotic voices for non-human characters are criticized for mispronouncing words and sounding unnatural, detracting from immersion. This TTS feature has been a point of contention among players.
- Limited Graphics Options: The remaster lacks extensive graphical settings, which some players find disappointing given modern gaming standards.
- Region Locking for Multiplayer: Players have noted that multiplayer is region-locked, which can limit matchmaking options.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Customizable Voice Options: Players desire more flexibility in choosing voice options for their accessory characters, particularly wanting the ability to have all voices in Japanese without additional steps.
- Ultrawide Monitor Support: There is a call for support for ultrawide monitors, as the game currently only runs in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Enhanced Control Customization: Users want more freedom in mapping controls, especially for keyboard and mouse users, to improve their gameplay experience.
- Improved AI and NPC Interaction: Some players expressed a desire for better AI behavior and more engaging NPC interactions within the game world.
- Expanded Story and Content: Players hope for additional story content or a sequel to expand on the game's narrative and world-building.
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Freedom Wars Remastered Description
Freedom Wars Remastered is a refreshed version of the action RPG produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, originally released for PS Vita in 2014. The game combines elements known the Monster Hunter with Thorn mechanics, evoking associations with Just Cause and Amazing Spider-Man series. Dimps Corporation is responsible for creating the remaster.
Plot
Freedom Wars presents a dystopian vision of the distant future in which people live in large walled cities known as the Panopticon. Our hero is sentenced to one million years in prison due to the oppressive actions of the Panopticon. To shorten his sentence, he undertakes dangerous missions to free citizens captured by giant mechanical monsters called Abductors. He also slowly uncovers the conspiracy.
Gameplay
After creating our character, we wake up in a cell, being under constant observation. Sleeping or running to the store are privileges that come at a price and add years to our sentence. To reduce it, we set out on missions to rescue citizens from the hands of large mechanical monsters, previously selecting equipment and four team members.
Weapons come in many types, allowing for shooting or engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Both in combat and when moving around, we are aided by the Thorn wrapped around our wrist, which acts similarly to a hook. We can attach it to buildings, containers, walls and enemies, as well as grab items and "revive" teammates.
The combat in Freedom Wars requires strategic thinking. Abductors appear in different forms and consist of separately treated elements - legs, arms, weapons, etc. We can deprive them of body parts and then upgrade our own weapon with them. The production time of items is shortened by assigning rescued citizens to this task. Apart from the Abductors, we face fast and agile convicts from other Panopticons.
The game also has stealth elements.
Compared to the original, Freedom Wars Remastered adds difficulty settings and improves the weapon crafting system.
Graphics
In Freedom Wars Remastered we are dealing with textures, models, and interface in higher resolution, including 4K.
Freedom Wars Remastered Summary
Game Series: Freedom Wars
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Switch
PlayStation 4
Developer: Dimps Corporation
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Age restrictions: 16+
Freedom Wars Remastered System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 770 / 4 GB Radeon RX 470, 13 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 570, 13 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit