FRONT MISSION 3: Remake

ITS okay for nostalgia Playstation 1

Animations are bad. Nothing really improved much from their first 2 stints, so don't expect another improvement here either. If you want to buy it just to give them support just to make sure they try even more later, go ahead. But if you still have your original version on the PS1, just fire it up. Don't bother getting this unless you don't have the original game. There is definitely an attempt to imitate FM5's animation but it's just not well thought out enough. Lacks fluidity and camerawork and a good deal of camera and FOV blur. Everything is just saturated to hell and even colouring your mechs don't work like how it would on the original version of the game on the PS1. Just a rather sad attempt at stirring up nostalgia. Only thing they got closely right was just the mechanics of the game. They REALLY need to focus on getting the animation and something stylised. It really feels like the art and animation is just a checkbox to be filled. Edit 1: The more I see gameplay on this, I realise the 2D assets look like they are Generative AI that's helping with the upscale. Buyers beware

The original game is one of my absolute all-time favourites. And I find this remake quite competent. It preserves the spirit of the original FM3 very well, especially with the OG soundtrack. QoL improvements, such as network update notifications, new layout, and password hints, are really welcome. Achievements are cool too :) Graphically, game looks good - modern lighting, shadows, and beautifully rendered water, all help in setting a great mood across many maps. Speaking of maps, they no longer look like dioramas (as in the OG game) with visible "world's end" edges, as charming as that was. Maps continue far beyond the playing area, creating a natural background that nicely fits in a more grounded vibe of the remake. Wanzers' silhouettes are still distinct and readable, even from bird's eye view. Combat animations actually do sell the weightiness of impacts, at least to me. Aesthetics of the original FM3 are still great, but the remake's look does not "win or lose" against them, it is just its own thing. And I like it just the same. Also, I dig the remake's soundscape. New sounds gel nicely with a more realistic look of the game. Sounds of the machines and environments are always relative to the cursor (map pointer), so you can get "closer" to anything on the map and take it in. Most importantly, the game within it all still holds up real good. Some missions will really _require_ developing an actual tactical approach to the situation at hand, taking some chances, doing some "trial and error" stuff. There is much to learn and manage in this game, and that's a large part of the fun. Politcal story of the game couldn't be more relevant in our current troubled times. Characters are great. No wonder they stayed with me throughout the years. While the protagonist, Kaz, is a hot-shot, his teammates are always up there to help with true common sense decision making, appropriate humor, and relatable personal struggles. We all need such people in our lives (and strive to be that way too), and I mean it. What else to say, it's Front Mission 3, and it's back. A lovely game, with a refreshed take on itself ("новое прочтение"). Does not replace the original, as that is never a goal of any proper remake, but stands alongside it. And stands tall, in my opinion. Credit where credit is due.

Unless you really love Front Mission 3, I don't think this is worth the purchase. It's like they decided for whatever reason to remake the game for PS3 and then port it to PC/PS5. They took the time to create new models, animations, music, etc. etc. Honestly, I prefer the PSX graphics better, lol. Anyway, I'm still playin' it 'cause I loved the game when I was a kid.

True MASTERPIECE of the Legendary Play Station 1 era! Must have. They even made it possible to switch to the ORIGINAL PS1 SOUNDS AND MUSIC! I wish there was an option to switch to the ORIGINAL PS1 32BIT graphics.

This game is stupid (or maybe it’s just me?). I started it and my character — some robot — was just standing there. I couldn’t move, couldn’t interact, nothing. Mouse didn’t work, keyboard didn’t work, no hint what I was supposed to do. The only popup said “Press R to change weapon.” Even when I pressed it, nothing happened, only i could choose another weapon. But to apply. WT f? Uninstall. Bye.

Челы в видеоролике п*здят на "русском", но: русский - Не поддерживается. х))