Freedom Wars Remastered Reviews
This time round, playing FREEDOM WARS, I wasn’t really enjoying the gameplay as much as I did back then. The game itself runs fine, and I only had one freeze that quickly stopped. Control-wise, it feels much better than it did on the Vita. The story isn’t captivating me and it just seems like it’s dragging. Missions take a bit too long for my liking. For later missions, enemies just seem like damage sponges, and no matter how much I upgrade my gear, it doesn’t change. It’s terrible commanding the A.I. bots since no matter what, it feels as if I’m doing everything. I command them to focus on reviving. They stop shooting all together, so I have to attack alone. Instead, I set them to focus on an enemy, then they ignore reviving allies and me. Now, that’s all said and done. The game just might not be for me. I’m giving FREEDOM WARS Remastered the Silver Award. Although I would add that I believe you’ll have more of a golden experience if you play the game with a group of people.
Freedom Wars Remastered is a good product that does justice to a game full of original ideas that, mainly due to its PS Vita exclusivity, never got the recognition it deserved. This technical “resurrection,” despite some evident limitations, finally gives due credit to a hidden gem left in the "cellar" for a decade. The real advantage of this remaster is not just the (successful) nostalgic operation: it’s the potential. Freedom Wars Remastered calls loudly for a sequel. It’s a product that has the potential to evolve in every sense. The remaster is proof the gameplay, world, and mechanics still resonate with modern audiences and highlights how much more could be done with a true modern chapter.
Review in Italian | Read full review
FREEDOM WARS Remastered was still a joy to play. I'm really glad that titles like it are being revisited, and I hope that other rare Vita gems will fall back into our loving arms.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Freedom Wars Remastered digs up a decade old Vita game and breathes new life into it for modern platforms and audiences. While the joy of its original form remains in tact, the remaster only features a handful of quality of life updates, leaving it an overly simple re-release. Freedom Wars Remastered will excite those who have found themselves engrossed by nostalgia over the past several years, but it's unlikely to draw new interest in its largely unaltered state.
Freedom Wars Remastered masterfully remasters the cult classic from the PS Vita for the current generation of consoles, offering a very interesting and unique story, solid gameplay, on top of an addicting loot and endgame system that can entertain players for hundreds of hours. Unfortunately, the game lacks new content and inherits some of the issues that were present on the PS Vita, such as the sponge damage effect and the limited variety of enemies.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
FREEDOM WARS Remastered offers a fantastic blend of strategic combat and thoughtful progression from single-player to cooperative play. This upgraded edition simply improves on the original's overall experience: enhanced graphics, gameplay, and audio combine to create a game that is incredibly engaging and well-made for both novice players and seasoned gamers.
Close to 10 years since its debut in the VITA, “Freedom Wars Remastered” showcases how much Dimps was ahead of the curve when it comes to core gameplay and great online features. It’s more than a cult classic, it’s a must have for any player even slightly interested in games similar to Monster Hunter.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Freedom Wars Remastered is still a Vita game at its core, which can be seen both positively and negatively. The visuals have been nicely polished and the controls and gameplay definitely feel much better, but you have to be in the mood for the somewhat repetitive loop, even if it can often deliver very strong action battles.
Review in German | Read full review
FREEDOM WARS Remastered doesn't fix all the issues of the original release, like the repetitive combat and spongey enemies, but it's successful in its main mission of presenting one of the late PlayStation Vita's most interesting titles to a new audience.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The games strengths in graphics, soundtrack, and addictive gameplay make it a worthwhile experience for action-adventure fans and is a triumphant return for the previously VITA exclusive to the primetime.
A valiant return for the PS Vita classic, Freedom Wars Remastered transports players to a dystopian future with an engaging twist on the Monster Hunter formula. Despite the original's struggles due to the Vita's poor sales, this remaster brings back its intense resource-gathering missions and customizable characters with polished visuals for modern platforms. While the barren environments and thin story may not impress everyone, the solid combat system and intriguing multiplayer mode breathe new life into this forgotten gem.
Freedom Wars Remastered is a unique game with a refreshing premise of serving a million-year prison sentence in a harsh, punishing world, but while the intriguing story takes a backseat to action-heavy gameplay, the repetitive combat, lackluster fights against rival Panopticons, and simple gameplay loop may struggle to hold attention—though it can still be fun for quick sessions or extended play with friends.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Despite its PlayStation Vita origins, Freedom Wars Remastered is a competent action RPG even a decade after its original release.
Freedom Wars REMASTERED is a good example of how a good game on a handheld 11 years ago was a technological marvel with addictive gameplay, but nowadays, with the few improvements it has received, it becomes something passable. The game itself is not bad, but in this niche of group arena battles against giant enemies that demand strategy and patience, there are other better examples everywhere. In the meantime, Freedom Wars remains as an option if you are really enthusiastic about the genre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite its issues, Freedom Wars Remastered is a bold and ambitious title that offers a compelling blend of action, strategy, and unique storytelling. Its interesting concept and intricate combat system set it apart from other games in the genre.
Freedom Wars was a standout title on the PlayStation Vita for good reason. While it might be tempting to categorize it as another Monster Hunter clone, the unique Thorn mechanic, along with its compelling story and setting, distinguished it from other games in the genre. Given its return after nearly a decade, it certainly deserved better. The game is enjoyable overall, but some areas need improvement. Addressing the freezing issues and enhancing the quality of the English voiceovers would significantly elevate the experience. The League of Panopticon feature holds promise, potentially motivating players to engage and contribute to their region's standings. This feature proved successful in Helldivers II and could similarly benefit Freedom Wars.
While not the most ambitious of remasters, Freedom Wars Remastered is still a hoot to play even after all these years. Its plot isn't the most engrossing, but it's serviceable enough and doesn't get in the way of the giant-slaying and team-based multiplayer action.
Freedom Wars Remastered revitalizes the 2014 PS Vita cult classic, delivering an exciting blend of narrative depth, intense combat, and community-driven gameplay. While the menus and crafting system remain a challenge, the game's unique setting and gripping gameplay loop make it a rewarding experience for fans of the hunting genre.
Freedom Wars Remastered is a wonderful upgrade over the 2014 original, but there are a couple of components I wish had some quality-of-life changes to get rid of some of the stiffness. Fighting against giant robots and ripping them apart is a blast, and I enjoyed the story and setting of this totalitarian, post-apocalyptic world. However, navigating through menus, moving around, and fighting against the smaller bots and human fodder didn't feel as great, and how often you need to do all of that affected my enjoyment overall. Playing on the Steam Deck is my favorite way to play the game, and it fits right at home. It does seem like there may be some engine limitations for multiplayer, which are causing some issues with performance, but it's still playable and can be configured to save some extra battery, which I appreciate. Freedom Wars Remastered definitely won't replace Monster Hunter, but the pros outweigh the cons, and I still had a blast playing.
I don't know how we got here, but Freedom Wars is back. The PS Vita classic returns, modernized for the new generation and looking to reach new players. Despite the clunky combat and repetitive missions, the plot was competent enough to keep me intrigued.
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