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The remake ofFront Mission 2already has an official release date for theSwitchand a new trailer. The announcement comes on the heels ofthe successful launch ofArmored Core 6, marking a pretty good time for mecha fans.
TheFront Missionfranchisestarted back in 1995 as a turn-based tactics mech SNES game, and it spawned over a dozen releases over the years. One of the most well-known entries of the series wasFront Mission 2, which allowed gamers to play as three different characters, Ash, Lisa, and Thomas, and was set during a revolutionary war in a world torn apart by poverty and conflict. Now, gamers will get to experience this story in an improved version.
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Front Mission 2: Remakewill be released forSwitchon October 5, its developer Storm Trident and publisher Forever Entertainment announced via a recent trailer. The short trailer showcases a bit of the gameplay, using graphics that are similar to the remake of the first game, and look considerably superior to the original PlayStation version. According to the developer, the remake will offer improved loading speeds, support for more languages, new graphics, including modern in-game effects, an improved soundtrack, as well as more coloring and camouflage options for mechas.The game will be available via Nintendo eShop and will cost $34.99.
Theremakes for the first twoFront Missiongameswere originally announced at the same time last year.Front Mission 1st, the first remake, was released in 2022, and it received mixed reviews, with a score of 70 on Metacritic. At the time, most reviewers described it as a faithful adaption of the game and praised its improved graphics, but also complained about its hefty price. At the moment, however, it’s still unclear whether other games of the franchise will also get the remake treatment or not.
While the remakes are pretty exciting for fans of the franchise, the firstFront Missionremake had hits and misses, and there are a few areas in which the experience could be improved in this sequel. For instance, the game was accused of having cumbersome menus and long loading times, as well as a lack of voice acting. Hopefully, the developers are aware of these shortcomings and working to ensure that the experience ofFront Mission 2: Remakewill be better when compared to the first game.
Front Mission 2: Remakelaunches October 5 for Nintendo Switch.
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