Front Mission 5: Scars of the War

Front Mission 5: Scars of the War (2005)

by Square Enix Product Development Division 6, Square Enix
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Themes:Action, Warfare, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player
Story:Front Mission 5: Scars of the War is the fifth in Square's Front Mission tactical RPG series. It brings the player back to a gritty futuristic world in which conflicts are waged between five world powers: the U.S.N., O.C.U., E.C., O.A.C., and the Republic of Zaftra. Such conflicts are waged with the wanzer, Front Mission-speak for mecha. Gameplay-wise, the game is a true return to Front Mission 2 roots while incorporating various features from Front Mission 1, 3, and 4. The player takes part in turn-based missions, which pit their group of wanzers against enemy forces. Old features that have returned include the ability to upgrade parts and mission branching. New features to Front Mission 5 include friendly fire and the ability to recruit new pilots.Show more
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user avatar@UltraViol8ruser avatar@UltraViol8r
January 30, 2025
This never got a proper release outside of Japan. While the fan translation made it accessible, there were so many hoops to jump through just so you can play it.
user avatar@Bardealotuser avatar@Bardealot
February 02, 2025
The whole Front Mission series (at least numbered entries) deserve a release for PC with proper translations. 5 is a perfect culmination of the series, going back to events seen in the other entries and sort of flushing out the world. For many of us, the remastered of 1,2 and 3 are not really making a good job of modernizing them.
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