FRONT MISSION 2: Remake

"The exterior is old and rusty, but where it counts, the machine has the integrity to win the war."

"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 …"

"A lot of Front Mission 2: Remake&s;s shortcomings lie in a mixture of a sloppy transition to becoming a more modern game, including low budget and some of the old design choices from its source material. Many of the best …"

"Front Mission 2 Remake offers the turn-based strategy fans a unique opportunity to revisit or even have the first contact with a 90&s;s cult classic full of deep mechanics and a compelling plot. Though it keeps the original game&s;s essence, …"

"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 …"

"Front Mission 2 Remake delivers on both the gameplay and writing fronts. While it has some pacing issues in its story, the gameplay remains consistently fun and engaging."

"This small feature, something easily missable, is emblematic of Front Mission 2 Remake. The art is gone now, and the beautiful contrast of disparate elements with it. It’s all homogenized, safe in a way where love cannot bloom."

"Though this doesn’t stand out from its predecessor, I liked the new core gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the story was interesting and the customisation was as great. I loved the elemental weaponry and the balanced use of different weapons. However, the …"

"FRONT MISSION 2: Remake brings us back another Squaresoft classic for the first PlayStation that did not leave Japan at the time. The remake comes with the same new features as the remake of the first installment that was released …"

"With a bit more time, perhaps a better translation will get patched in and maybe a port for the more powerful consoles will iron out its technical shortcomings. Anyone who desires a demanding and complex strategy mecha game with political …"

"Sometimes, having the most faithful remake doesn&s;t mean it will be the best. I love Front Mission 2 and will always return to it, but this Remake may be hard for some people to accept and swallow with the lack …"

"Front Mission 2 Remake is a good opportunity to get to know the second title in Square Enix&s;s strategy RPG franchise[, a game] that was never released in the West. Unfortunately, like its predecessor, the gameplay has many quality of …"

"There’s no question that this mech-based RPG has some cool elements, but its glacial pacing grates on nerves heavily"

"Still, this is a grand step forward in the series, and I’m pleased to see Forever Entertainment continue bringing the Front Mission games to modern consoles. They’re expertly crafted for battles and sequencing, and captivate the SRPG fan who isn’t …"

"After decades of anticipation, the tactical jRPG war gem about combat robots finally makes its debut in the West in a remastered version. A tempting proposition for Nintendo Switch owners that is worth giving in to."

"Front Mission 2: Remake holds up better than the original game, and while it still occasionally remains an exercise in frustration, it&s;s a compelling and genuinely entertaining experience a lot more, and merits a recommendation to at least genre and …"

"A rough localization and some familiarly frustrating RNG-related issues bog it down, but Front Mission 2: Remake is probably worth the headaches overall."

"Whether introduced to the series back in the day or more recently, mecha fans can now experience the next chapter of the series with Front Mission 2: Remake."

"The combat kept us from enjoying Front Mission 2: Remake due to its over-reliance on dice-roll luck to succeed, but the plot has some decent story beats if you aren&s;t bothered by obvious localisation errors. We did enjoy the customisation …"

"Despite limitations in level design, some balancing issues, a narrative that is overly focused on a military plot, and a modest visual (and audio) revision of the remake, Front Mission 2: Remake is finally a gateway to this classic in …"