Square’s mech tactics series is getting a fresh look
The first twoFront Missiongames are getting remade for the Nintendo Switch. The Wanzers will take the battlefield once more, starting withFront Mission 1st: Remakethis summer.
Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct,Front Mission 1st: Remakewill be the first game to get remade, coming to Switch sometime in the summer.Front Mission 2: Remakeis also on the way, though it’s only set for sometime in the future.
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TheFront Missionseries was an interesting and different title among other tactics games, focusing on mechs rather than fantasy combat. Though the series has received several ports and sequels over the years, it hasn’t seen a true entry since 2010’sFront Mission Evolved.(At least, not counting 2019’sLeft Alive, which was set in the series.) It’s been a long time coming for the Wanzers to get their time to shine.
Safe to say, this is a pretty exciting announcement for anyone who’s a fan of tactics, giant robots, or older RPGs getting new updates. Especially with other tactics games likeTriangle Strategyalso on the horizon, it’s a good year to be a tactics fans. In an age where a bunch of classic RPGs from the PlayStation era are getting remakes, remasters, and re-releases, it’s nice to see the crunchy mech combat ofFront Missionget in on the fun.
Front Mission 1st: Remakehits the Nintendo Switch this summer.Front Mission 2: Remakewill aim for sometime later on.
