Front Mission 2: Remake
Release Date: October 5, 2023
RPG, science fiction, turn-based, isometric view, tactics, mechs, Polish, remaster/remake, singleplayer
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Front Mission 2: Remake is a remake of the 1997 tactical Japanese RPG. In the game we command a squad of mechs in turn-based combat missions.
Front Mission 2: Remake is a remake of a tactical jRPG that was never published outside of Japan. The original, released in 1997 for the first generation of the PlayStation console, was developed by the G-Craft studio. In turn, its refreshed edition was created by the Polish team Forever Entertainment.
Plot
The game takes us to the year 2102, to the country of Alordesh (former Bangladesh) which is a part of Oceania Cooperative Union/OCN, consisting of Australia and nations of South Asia and Southeast Asia.
The game's campaign begins when a coup occurs in Alordesh, resulting in the military seizing power in the state and, after decimating local OCN troops, announcing their country's departure from the Union.
The plot revolves around three characters from the OCN forces - Corporal Ash Faruk, Captain Thomas Norland and spy agency officer Lisa Stanley. The characters will first have to help evacuate Union personnel from Alordesh, and then try to rescue people captured during the coup. As they do so, they come across information suggesting that the local military has received support from a mysterious outside organization intent on destabilizing the region.
Game mechanics
Front Mission 2: Remake develops the ideas from the first part. The game is a classic tactical RPG, in which the campaign is made up of a series of combat missions, allowing you to direct a squad of mechs, called wanzers in the universe of the series.
The gameplay takes place in a turn-based system. Each mech is divided into several parts (arms, legs and body), which can be damaged, affecting the performance of the machine. The game is varied by the honor system. Units surrounded by allies receive bonuses to their stats, while in situations when they are alone and surrounded by enemies their abilities are limited.
Between missions we go to the bases, where we can talk to the characters and improve the equipment and abilities of the pilots. Over time, characters gain talents that allow them to help other members of the squad during clashes. One of the most important is the ability to form duos, allowing two mechs to perform coordinated actions, significantly increasing the power of their attacks.
Game modes
The game only allows you to play in single player mode.
Technical aspects
Front Mission 2: Remake offers a completely new graphics. All elements, including locations, models and textures, were made from scratch. At the same time, the authors took care to keep the specific atmosphere of the series.
Videos and Screens
[1:04] Front Mission 2: Remake Front Mission 2 Remake - Factions Trailer
[1:30] Front Mission 2: Remake Front Mission 2 Remake - New Platforms Release Trailer
Video Chums: 8.1 / 10 by A.J. Maciejewski
Although the first game received a more substantial upgrade, FRONT MISSION 2: Remake is still a must-have SRPG for fans of the genre and at its core; it remains the superior of the 2 titles despite some minor missteps with the update. ??
Nindie Spotlight: 6.3 / 10 by Justin Nation
There’s no question that this mech-based RPG has some cool elements, but its glacial pacing grates on nerves heavily
Hey Poor Player: 3 / 5 by Andrew Thornton
In some ways Front Mission 2: Remake is an improvement on the first game’s remake. It looks better, and the gameplay has a bit more depth and complexity, even if it isn’t a significant upgrade. In the end, though, I actually had more fun with that original title, thanks to a more compelling story and far better localization. It’s nice that Front Mission 2 is finally officially available in English, but this is still much more a remaster than a remake.
Front Mission 2: Remake Summary
Game Series: Front Mission
Platforms:
PC / Windows April 30, 2024
PlayStation 5 April 30, 2024
Xbox Series X/S April 30, 2024
Switch October 5, 2023
PlayStation 4 April 30, 2024
Xbox One April 30, 2024
Developer: Storm Trident / Square Enix (Switch)
Publisher: Forever Entertainment S.A.
Front Mission 2: Remake System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD A8-5600K 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 630 / 1 GB Radeon HD 6570 or better, Windows 7 64-bit