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Along with its E3 lineup, Square Enix this morning announced that the Nintendo DS remake (dubbed “Front Mission 1st” in Japan) of the original Front Mission is slated for North America.

Front Mission is a turn-based strategy RPG, where players direct mechs on the field of battle in a 21st-century setting. This remake will include a multiplayer mode, along with other changes.

NR · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:28 am Post subject:

I've been curious about this one, since Front Mission 3 was kind of a cult classic here, what the first one or two were like. I heard mixed opinions about 4, but most everyone seemed to like 3. I should troll eBay for that some time.
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Idin Leis · McCoy fucked me so hard Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 4627

I playued 3 and 4. They seemed really cool at first but then after only a few hours of play I just never pick it up again.

Cool soundtracks though.
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LiQuid! · fasta dan a muddafucka! Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 9318

I only briefly played 3, but 4 was one of the lamest TRPG's I've ever played. I just really hate linear TRPG's in the first place, but FM4 was probably the most blatant offender.
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Duke Otterland · His Royal Dukeness Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Posts: 260

Surprised they're bringing this one over but not the fifth...anyway, wasn't really satisfied with the demo of 4 from a long time ago, so I don't know if I'll pick this one up.
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LiQuid! · fasta dan a muddafucka! Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 9318

Hey Duke, how many books have you sold?
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J.L.Jones · I'd like to see this Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 2084

The E-celebrity returns!

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randar23rhenn · Old school JRPG Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 2098

Front Mission 3 is, imo, one of the best SRPGs ever. seriously.

FM4 i thought was good, then i played 3 and realized what a piece of trash it is in comparison

im extremely excited to be getting this in the states, but really wonder why we arent getting FM5, i'd so much rather get that... hell the best case scenario would be getting both... make it happen S-E
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PipArchDevil · Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 1068 Location: Washington

I've never heard of it...

I could probably pick up a copy of Front Mission 3 used for $10-$20. Worth the time/money?

randar23rhenn · Old school JRPG Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 2098

yes!

FM3 is simply amazing. the customization options are massive, the plot is actually good, the e-mail system is fun and very deep, and the combat is superb

the only downside is yes, it is linear

but i'd say its in my top 3 SRPGs, along with Bahamut Lagoon and Tactics Ogre
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J.L.Jones · I'd like to see this Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 2084

Bahamut Lagoon...

Isn't that the one where you had 4 people in a party. And each party was on the screen as one person, so when you got into battle, the screen would pop up like a typical FF game?

That game was so awesome.
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timrpgland · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:17 am Post subject:

I really enjoyed 3 (played it through once) and I have yet to give 4 a chance from all the negativity I hear about it. Will keep my eyes on it.
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