Front Mission Evolved
Main Game
RELEASED
6.5
Sep 16, 2010
Xbox 360PC (Microsoft Windows)+1byDouble Helix Games•Square Enix
Overview:|
Front Mission Evolved (2010) shifts the classic franchise into a Third-Person Shooter where you pilot and fully customize massive humanoid mechs called Wanzers. The core gameplay involves intense, action-focused combat across a single-player campaign steeped in political conspiracy set in 2171, alongside online multiplayer modes. Its main appeal is the visceral control over customizable war machines in cinematic combat scenarios.
This 2010 release is a significant entry in a long-running franchise, shifting the focus to high-octane, third-person action. Set in the year 2171, fifty years after the events of the previous mainline conflict, the world is locked in a tense, space-race-fueled Cold War atmosphere between global superpowers utilizing advanced orbital technologies. Players step into the boots of Dylan Ramsey, an engineer whose life is upended when an attack on New York City forces him into the cockpit of a prototype mechanized unit. This narrative thrusts players into a story steeped in destruction, political conspiracy, and the struggle to control the ultimate humanoid fighting machine.
Core Gameplay Experience: Piloting the Wanzer
The central appeal of this title lies in taking direct, visceral control of the Wanzer—a massive, fully customizable humanoid war machine. Moving away from its tactical roots, this installment functions primarily as a Third-Person Shooter, blending fast-paced combat with simulation elements.Players engage in intense combat scenarios, utilizing the Wanzer's arsenal against enemy mechs, vehicles, and aircraft across various environments. The gameplay loop centers on mission-based progression through a Hollywood-style production campaign, demanding precise aiming and tactical movement within the mech's framework.
Customization and Loadouts
A key feature inherited from the franchise is the deep customization system applied to the Wanzers. Players can extensively modify their machines, affecting performance, weaponry, and overall combat profile. This allows for tailoring the mech to specific mission requirements or preferred playstyles, whether favoring heavy armor, speed, or specialized firepower.
What makes this entry a departure for the series?
This game represents the first major departure into the action-shooter genre for the franchise. It emphasizes cinematic presentation and immediate, third-person action over the traditional turn-based strategy that defined its predecessors. The experience is designed to be immersive, placing the player directly inside the cockpit during large-scale conflicts.
How can players engage beyond the main story?
Beyond the single-player narrative, the game offers robust online multi-player modes, allowing players to test their customized Wanzers against others in competitive scenarios. For players seeking more content, the game features a total of six downloadable content (DLC) packs released post-launch, offering additional missions, customization parts, or gameplay features.
Platform Availability
This title was released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Game Details
Primary Name: Front Mission Evolved
Alternative Names:
Furonto Misshon Eborubu (Japanese title - romanization)
Type: Main Game
Series: Front Mission
Developer: Double Helix Games
Publisher: Square Enix
Release Information
Release Date: Sep 16, 2010
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter, Simulator
Themes: Warfare, Action, Science fiction
Platforms
Xbox 360PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 3
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Online Co-op, Multiplayer
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Age Ratings
ESRB:T (Teen)
PEGI:16+
CERO:C (15+)
GRAC:15+
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