FRONT MISSION 2: Remake Reviews
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't bothered by obvious localisation errors. We did enjoy the customisation options of the Wanzers, but battles felt slow and dull when the RNG gods weren't on our side. Just like with the first game, this one will service longtime fans of the series and its combat adequately if they can overlook this remake's rough edges.
A rough localization and some familiarly frustrating RNG-related issues bog it down, but Front Mission 2: Remake is probably worth the headaches overall.
The exterior is old and rusty, but where it counts, the machine has the integrity to win the war.
Front Mission 2: Remake holds up better than the original game, and while it still occasionally remains an exercise in frustration, it's a compelling and genuinely entertaining experience a lot more, and merits a recommendation to at least genre and series fans.
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 intrigue and a plot that predicts the dangers of globalism will get their money’s worth with Front Mission 2: Remake.
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.
Review in Polish | Read full review
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. 🤖
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.
Despite its revamped graphics and soundtrack, Front Mission 2 Remake is an utterly forgettable and frustrating reimagining, thanks to a large and varied cast of problems. I just hope Square Enix treats their sagas better, because they went for the cheap option and it backfired. If they are not going to invest as they should to improve or fix past games, at least try not to break them anymore.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Front Mission 2 Remake is a good opportunity to get to know the second title in Square Enix's strategy RPG franchise[, a game] that was never released in the West. Unfortunately, like its predecessor, the gameplay has many quality of life issues that should have been urgently fixed to make the experience more accessible and pleasant. What we have once again is a re-release excessively attached to fidelity without noticing some serious and evident issues that should have been addressed to make the experience modern without losing the game's essence. This is a classic and interesting title back in the scene, but it feels like it could have been more.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
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.
There’s no question that this mech-based RPG has some cool elements, but its glacial pacing grates on nerves heavily
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 last year and offers us a new story following the adult and gray tone of the previous title. We will return to pilot a fully customizable Wanzer while we choose the best strategy to survive the countless combats that await us. Fans of tactical RPGs should not miss it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.
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 into overly anime presentations. The fighting is great, the characters are decent and the soundtrack has a delicious 90s vibe that has been updated but not overhauled. If you’re looking for a game with an easy 30-50 hour play ahead, then suit up: the Alordesh are ready for you.