same and i still need to pick up 2.One of the SRPGs, day 1 whenever it lands on PS5
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I'm still pissed that the second game's physical release here was handled by Limited Run. Will probably be more of the same for this one.I'm pretty happy though, I imported the PS5 versions of 1 and 2 from Japan.
I imported the PS5 version of FM2 from Japan, which is fully in English. Same with FM1. You can get them both physically for very cheap at the moment. Looking forward to playing 3, I'll get that physical as well once it releases. LRG can go fuck themselves also.I'm still pissed that the second game's physical release here was handled by Limited Run. Will probably be more of the same for this one.
I got the NA release of the first game, and my OCD is gonna go haywire if the second and third games don't have English on the spine.I imported the PS5 version of FM2 from Japan, which is fully in English. Same with FM1. You can get them both physically for very cheap at the moment. Looking forward to playing 3, I'll get that physical as well once it releases. LRG can go fuck themselves also.
SE talks a lot about Multiplatform strategies, but they keep doing the same stuff all over again.how is this a timed exclusive 6 months or a year??
SE talks a lot about Multiplatform strategies, but they keep doing the same stuff all over again.
Hot take, but I hope they skip 4 and go on to 5.I can't wait until they get to 4.
As much as I love to dunk on Square Enix for their dumb decisions, I don't think they're the ones making the call on this one. These remakes are developed and published by Forever Entertainment, they're essentially just licensing the games and IP from Square Enix.SE talks a lot about Multiplatform strategies, but they keep doing the same stuff all over again.
To this point, Forever approached Square Enix with the proposal of remaking the first three Front Mission titles. She says that their past successful remake releases helped with those negotiations.
"While working on remakes, we are in constant contact with IP owners; this ensures the balance between introducing quality-of-life changes and preserving the essential elements of the original game. Our aim is to make the game accessible to newcomers to the series while retaining the depth and detail that are iconic to the Front Mission series."
Ginter explains that Forever received guidance from Square Enix during the development process. However, it also consulted various Japanese-language sources, including the original game guides, to ensure the strategy RPGs were consistent with the franchise's lore. While working on these remakes, the publisher was also aware that it had to meet expectations.
Regarding the target audience for remakes, Ginter says that the Switch serves as the go-to console for Forever's releases.
"Until now, our remakes have focused on games from Japan, and Japanese gamers have shown great excitement for our updated versions of classics. In terms of platforms, we consider the Nintendo Switch as the ideal platform for various classic remakes. We appreciate the accessibility of the Nintendo Switch. With a diverse user base, our games can reach a broad audience, including those who may not have encountered classics like Front Mission or Panzer Dragoon before."
Hot take, but I hope they skip 4 and go on to 5.
It's the only mainline FM to never have an official release outside of Japan.
It makes sense considering the huge Switch installbase in Japan.EDIT: in this same interview, they explain why they release games primarily on the Switch:
It makes sense considering the huge Switch installbase in Japan.
No release date has been announced, but for reference the second game released on Switch October 5, 2023 and was later released on PC / PS5 / Xbox on April 30th, 2024.When does this come to pc?
Thanks for the tip, if I go physical, that will be my path.I imported the PS5 version of FM2 from Japan, which is fully in English. Same with FM1. You can get them both physically for very cheap at the moment. Looking forward to playing 3, I'll get that physical as well once it releases. LRG can go fuck themselves also.
NiceNo release date has been announced, but for reference the second game released on Switch October 5, 2023 and was later released on PC / PS5 / Xbox on April 30th, 2024.
So probably a six-month exclusive again would be my guess. So, December-ish.
Not gonna lie, it looks MUCH better from the previous trailer.
Rather than calling it a remake, it's something between remaster and remake, pretty much 1:1 work, but I'm not complaining.
by this, i think they someday will release 4 or maybe 5 too
I never played 4 though, so I hope it gets a rerelease as well, for entirely selfish purposes mind you lol. Isn't 4 a PS2 game? If it is, I imagine just an upres/increased frame rate rush job is all we're gonna get, if anything, based on how they're clearly not throwing big bucks at Front Mission, but I'm still very excited to play through the whole series as I've only played, and loved, 3.Hot take, but I hope they skip 4 and go on to 5.
It's the only mainline FM to never have an official release outside of Japan.