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Front Mission

A DS Port of the 2003 Remake "Front Mission 1st" The Nintendo DS version features battle sequences that make use of the console's dual screen setup for an easy view of the action.[16] The port also includes a…

22 March 2007

Front Mission is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Square Enix, released 22 March 2007 on Nintendo DS. The main story takes about 40 hrs to finish.

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What Front Mission is

Front Mission is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Square Enix and released in 2007. It is available on Nintendo DS only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In the year 2070, a war broke out between the two nations that lasted for two years before finally peace was achieved and the island was split in half, both sides being used for each nations base. In 2090, however, a U.C.S factory is mysteriously attacked, leading to another conflict. The player can choose either side to use: they can choose either Royd Clive, leader of the mercenary outfit Canyon Crows for the O.C.U. or Kevin Greenfield, leader of the U.C.S. Special Forces squad Black Hounds fighting against enemy mechs (known as wanzers), tanks and helicopters in a turn-based fashion, using the stylus pen to bring up interface menus to select units and choosing which enemy units to attack…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 40 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 60 hrs, roughly 1.5 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Front Mission launched on 22 March 2007, within three weeks of God of War II, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars and Super Paper Mario.

Released around the same time: God of War II, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, Super Paper Mario.

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Quick answers

Front Mission — frequently asked questions

When did Front Mission come out?
Front Mission was released on 22 March 2007 for Nintendo DS.
How long does it take to beat Front Mission?
The main story of Front Mission takes around 40 hrs, or 60 hrs for 100% completion.

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