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Front Mission 1st: Remake, like its predecessor, caters to a niche audience, and even dedicated strategy RPG enthusiasts may encounter the demanding intricacies in the gameplay. Every aspect of the Wanzers necessitates careful consideration, and resources can deplete rapidly, leading to extended grinding sessions to ensure readiness for impending battles. While Front Mission 1st: Remakeoffers a commendable alternative to the original, some may wonder if a snappier, HD-2D reimagining could have been a more fitting approach. The success of these efforts sets the stage for the reception of more ambitious upcoming entries in the Front Missionseries.
This is an interesting anti-war story with two extensive campaigns told from two different perspectives, and with extensive options for customizing mechs and additional gameplay options. The game has impressive modern graphics, sound, and music. However, there are some problems: the length of the game can lead to monotony, and the only way to avoid this is by playing in small doses. The battles can occasionally feel too random, especially at the beginning of the main campaign. The controls could also be better.
Front Mission 1st may have had a fresh coat of paint but the mechanisms inside this lumbering mech are starting to show their age.
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Broyax
Eh bé, c’est pas mal ce ‘remake’ d’une antiquité plaiestassion 1 ! dommage évidemment qu’il s’agisse d’un, comment dire cela… d’un simple A… ou plutôt d’un D+ ou E++ ou C—… ou quoique : limite jeu indé en fait… enfin presque. Les cinématiques sont rares et chiches et… en fait, il n’y en a quasiment pas et les évènements dans le jeu lui-même se contentent de portraits (assez mal faits d’ailleurs) qui communiquent entre eux… oui, c’est simpliste.Mais l’intérêt ici réside dans la tactique d’un système de combat au tour par tour très bien pensé dans l’ensemble (on dirait un Advance Wars), contrairement à cette histoire dont la narration est poussive, sauf vers la fin avec tout-à-coup ce complot des familles, ourdi par des malfaisants ici et là… qui sortent du chapeau comme des lapins. On contrôle le plus souvent un paquet de gros robots (jusqu’à bien une dizaine), lesquels ressemblent agréablement à ceux de Battletech ou Mechwarrior. L’interface est bien présentée, bien qu’encore perfectible… mais rien d’inquiétant. Avec l’habitude, tout cela devient même fort simple à prendre en main. C’est aussi le cas pour l’amélioration de ces mastodontes avec un paquet d’armes à acheter, équiper, disposer, optimiser… Et ce que je préfère en la matière, c’est les bourrer de missiles pour ensuite les balancer à la gueule de l’ennemi. En plus, on a un camion qui peut ravitailler nos blaireaux pour continuer à bourrer la gueule de tous ces connards pas jouasses. Il faut dire qu’ils sont souvent nombreux, ces salopards… et que ça peut prendre un certain temps. Heureusement, il y a des niveaux de difficulté et en facile… le jeu est facile ! oui bien sûr mais ça va mieux en le disant comme on dit. Le jeu est d’abord sorti sur la Switch et force est de constater qu’il ne s’agit pas d’une version au rabais. Ainsi, l’on peut en profiter sur une grande télé sans être horrifié par les graphismes (un fait assez rare sur Switch, tant la console est faible), car en effet, ce FM 1st bénéficie d’un anti-crénelage très convenable et de textures très présentables. Le jeu n’est pas vilain du tout donc et même les temps de chargement restent contenus. Il tourne en outre à 30 im/s sans jamais faiblir. On regrette que la caméra ne tourne pas entièrement à 360° mais plutôt à 180 (elle se bloque parfois, c’est bizarre).Mais surtout, quel dommage que ces plantages ! oui, des retours au bureau intempestifs et indésirables malgré une quantité de patches sortis… j’en ai eu cinq en tout sur facilement, je dirais, deux douzaines d’heures… enfin, au pif parce que chez Nintendaube ou dans le jeu lui-même, impossible de connaître le temps passé. Par ailleurs, on fatigue un peu quand même à force… la campagne fait 30 missions en tout et j’avais l’impression de pas en voir le bout. C’est en effet un brin répétitif… (doux euphémisme !). Heureusement que l’ambiance est bien rendue (malgré ces tronches… qu’elles sont ratées quand même… il auraient dû engager des artistes qui connaissent le style manga)… et heureusement aussi que la musique est bien sympathique… même si ce thème est toujours utilisé, sans arrêt, sur 90% des combats… il est bien, d’accord… mais merde quoi, t’as pas une autre ritournelle sur ton cd ?
7
Vass96
The story is well-written, and the wanzers are well-customized. It's a shame that the difficulty is completely unbalanced, lacking any real power balance. Being a remake of the original, the experience could have been improved and made more accessible.
9
jcasualmente
In short, the word remake does justice to the treatment given to the game. The graphics are incredible and it is impossible to compare this release with the original SNES game. Even the soundtrack has been completely reworked, and players can decide whether they want to enjoy the journey with the new version or the original. Of course, the idea was to keep Front Mission 1st Remake as close to the original as possible, but to usurp it from its origins. One thing that may be a little strange at first is the fact that the game is in Portuguese, but from our friends in Portugal. And there are some words and expressions that are somewhat peculiar, compared to what we use in our daily lives. But apart from the initial shock, everything is quite calm. Fortunately, this entry is the first of three games already promised. The hope is that, if sales are satisfactory, we may have the chance to receive new games. Front Mission 1st Remake is incredible and deserves to be appreciated. I also recommend the game to mecha fans, as there is a lot to offer here, especially when it comes to customization.

Front Mission 1st Remake

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Nov 30, 2022
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Mar 19, 2023
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Universo Nintendo
Front Mission was already an amazing game that is fun to play even nowadays, and that got better over time, but the remake managed to correct almost all the flaws from the previous ones: brought a faster and intuitive gameplay, more accessible in terms of difficulty, amazing graphics that don't take away the atmosphere which the old ones got right and much more. If you want a game like DioField Chronicles or Tactics Ogre Reborn, but with a modern setting, or just want to play an incredible TRPG, this game is for you.
Nov 30, 2022
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Dexerto
Front Mission 1st Remake is a faithful adaptation of a franchise I’ve been desperate to see get a second chance. Alongside the likes of Triangle Strategy and Mario & Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, the Switch is becoming a bastion for strategy RPGs – and Front Mission 1st rightly earns a spot alongside them.
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Sep 1, 2023
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CasparH
Great Remake, they ironed out some old timey issues. As always a steep learning curve but this should be expected with this kind of gene and age of the game. Tickets all the old school spots for me. All in all well done!
Jul 18, 2023
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sumsemann
This game was a blast back in the day, though playing it in Japanese as a teenager without understanding most of the story was a bit of a downer. The menus were thankfully all in English and you do understand the basic concept of the story still anyways - and the game mechanics were never better implemented than in this first part of the series! Yes, people that enjoy being spoon fed by all the quality of life improvements that most current tactic games offer might not enjoy this as much as the people that played the original do, but once you get a link of several "switch" pilot skills triggering in a close battle I'm sure you'll enjoy this as much now as you would have back then! :D The remake has decent upgraded graphics and a reimagined soundtrack and I must say that this is almost the exact kind of remake I'd have wished for. They didn't meddle with the underlying basics - thank god for that. It's what I feel remakes should be: Not a whole new game plastered on the name of the original but making what made the original great look and sound good in current times. (Though the original SNES Soundtrack still hasn't lost it's appeal either ;) ) Thanks to Forever Entertainment for not meddling with a great classic and bringing this gem back to the current consoles!
Dec 29, 2022
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Siliconera
The game remains a solid revisiting of a years-old game. And it serves as a good way for folks to experience one of strategy and mecha gaming’s foundational works on a current platform. Front Mission 1st: Remake won’t set hearts aflame with novelty, but it is a satisfying return to first principles, with a promise of more to come.
Dec 7, 2022
70
Hey Poor Player
Front Mission 1st: Remake often feels old but that’s no huge surprise. It is after all an old game. It released nearly 28 years ago. That it still mostly holds up as an excellent strategy RPG with an excellent story, interesting customization, and strategic combat, is impressive. While it may fall a bit short of what we’d hope for in a true remake, it remains a strong game worth the time of fans of the genre.
Nov 30, 2022
70
Destructoid
While Front Mission 1st didn’t set my world on fire, and I found it lacking in a lot of areas, I did enjoy it. It’s not the best tactical strategy game to come out this year, but it’s welcome nonetheless. It’s also a great and loving remaster of the Super Famicom title, and while there are places I wish it was tightened up, I’m overall happy about it. It leaves me excited to play the next two remasters as they work their way to release.
Dec 5, 2022
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Vandal
It’s good to have a remake available in Europe and localized, but it feels like a missed opportunity to improve the outdated gameplay.
Nov 30, 2022
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Nintendo Life
Unless you’re a die-hard fan of the original or the TRPG genre in general, you’re probably safe to give this one a miss or just lower the difficulty of the combat to enjoy the story. Despite the strengths of the setting and the characters, the gameplay becomes more frustrating than fun and won’t keep most players engaged past the first few hours. It’s a shame because there is a brilliance to telling the same story from two opposing points of view, but that gets buried beneath poorly implemented mechanics. Unfortunately, modern visuals and sound can't salvage gameplay here that feels too random to be satisfying.
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Mar 28, 2023
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Heimdall90
Fedele all'originale pur con una grafica tutta nuova. è una fortuna poter tornare a giocare ad un gioco del genere.
Oct 21, 2025
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Vass96
The story is well-written, and the wanzers are well-customized. It's a shame that the difficulty is completely unbalanced, lacking any real power balance. Being a remake of the original, the experience could have been improved and made more accessible.
Dec 14, 2024
7
John_Maltese
I didn't mean to rate this game... I accidentally clicked on the score while browsing on mobile.
Jul 5, 2023
4
AJCk19
PROS they came back and did more updates to the game, after it released CONS competition is stiff when it comes to tactic games, Xcom comes to mind. Still feels very dated, would have been better to make a whole new game
Aug 5, 2023
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Satomagio
One of the worse and craziest hard games. It feels more like a puzzle game with lucky shots and not a real tactics game. Upgrades are useless even if you gather a big amount of money and buy the best upgrades the enemies are always stronger and always at bigger numbers. This is the type of game made for try-hards it's for people that love of what i call playing with a masochistic gameplay the kind of people that don't bother losing even by the weakest enemy. It's not fun at all it's just feels like hard work so no thanks
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SummaryIn the year 2090, the world's conflicts are fought using giant war machines called Wanzers. Huffman Island, the only place where the Oceania Cooperative Union (O.C.U.) and the Unified Continental States (U.C.S.) share a land border is a hotbed of conflict. An O.C.U. reconnaissance platoon led by Captain Royd Clive is assigned to inves... Read More
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Nov 30, 2022
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