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#1
Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?
Last post by rss334 - Today at 11:00:32 AMQuote from: rss334 on Today at 10:46:33 AMI've played through the front mission games, but not the evolved version nor the remakes. I actually looked in to buying the remakes but felt like it's just an upgraded graphical version of of the old titles and despite that still feels like it's from the 2010 sadly. The game itself was OK in 2010 but today there are just so many better options I would say it did not age well. It feels like your playing a game back from that period and everything about it from music to UI screams "I did not age well".
I would not recommend it unless you have already played through BattleTech and Battlesector. Now if you don't like the more hardcore games above and want something less tactical and faster playing then sure try out front missions just don't go in to it with high expectations in 2024 remembering much of it came from 2010 and around.
On a side note I've yet to play battlesector but have always wanted to as I hear the game is good. Also I forgot about into the breach another one I've not played but had great reviews
Actually battlesector may not be the game I was thinking of exactly, maybe it was Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon. honestly i can't remember but I think it was a slitherine game with 40K in it but similar to front mission with turn based combat.
#2
Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?
Last post by rss334 - Today at 10:46:33 AMI've played through the front mission games, but not the evolved version nor the remakes. I actually looked in to buying the remakes but felt like it's just an upgraded graphical version of of the old titles and despite that still feels like it's from the 2010 sadly. The game itself was OK in 2010 but today there are just so many better options I would say it did not age well. It feels like your playing a game back from that period and everything about it from music to UI screams "I did not age well".
I would not recommend it unless you have already played through BattleTech and Battlesector. Now if you don't like the more hardcore games above and want something less tactical and faster playing then sure try out front missions just don't go in to it with high expectations in 2024 remembering much of it came from 2010 and around.
On a side note I've yet to play battlesector but have always wanted to as I hear the game is good. Also I forgot about into the breach another one I've not played but had great reviews
I would not recommend it unless you have already played through BattleTech and Battlesector. Now if you don't like the more hardcore games above and want something less tactical and faster playing then sure try out front missions just don't go in to it with high expectations in 2024 remembering much of it came from 2010 and around.
On a side note I've yet to play battlesector but have always wanted to as I hear the game is good. Also I forgot about into the breach another one I've not played but had great reviews
#3
Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?
Last post by W8taminute - Today at 09:09:38 AMBack in my early gaming life I had Front Mission for PS1 and Front Mission 2 for PS2.
I'm a big fan of Japanese tactics type games and the Front Mission series is no exception in my book. These games may be rather simplistic in today's world in terms of leveling or modding your mechs. Not a lot of complex decisions to be made when attaching upgrades and enhancements. These games are simple but addictive. I haven't played either of those games in a very long time so I don't quite remember all of the details but I do remember liking them.
The other aspect I like about this series is during combat a miss is a miss and a hit is a hit. All based on the stats of the equipment/mech with no randomness factored in. That randomness found in the X-COM series is infuriating to me whereas combat results in Front Mission and other Japanese "tactics" games are all based on the math with no randomness.
Isn't there a modern day version of this game on Steam? I can't remember the name but after watching a few LPs I decided to pass on it as it felt too modern for my taste.
I'm a big fan of Japanese tactics type games and the Front Mission series is no exception in my book. These games may be rather simplistic in today's world in terms of leveling or modding your mechs. Not a lot of complex decisions to be made when attaching upgrades and enhancements. These games are simple but addictive. I haven't played either of those games in a very long time so I don't quite remember all of the details but I do remember liking them.
The other aspect I like about this series is during combat a miss is a miss and a hit is a hit. All based on the stats of the equipment/mech with no randomness factored in. That randomness found in the X-COM series is infuriating to me whereas combat results in Front Mission and other Japanese "tactics" games are all based on the math with no randomness.
Isn't there a modern day version of this game on Steam? I can't remember the name but after watching a few LPs I decided to pass on it as it felt too modern for my taste.
#4
Computer Gaming / Re: Shadow Empire
Last post by bobarossa - Today at 08:44:34 AMQuote from: Sparhawk on Yesterday at 11:20:43 PMI typically favor Mind, Enforcement, and Democracy so see the request to change voting based on class every playthrough. I've found they continue to request this if you refuse so just accept. With my priority focuses I don't seem to take any negative hits by accepting.I favor Mind, Enforcement, and either Merit or Dem. Those both have valuable perks so I try to get a few from each by going back and forth. This is first time I got almost nothing but Merit boosts after picking Dem.
Yeah, I decided to just accept as the people's anger can be dealt with more easily than half my leaders hating me.
#5
Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?
Last post by Jarhead0331 - Today at 08:43:19 AMI have not.
I'm not a huge fan of demos for some reason. It's very psychological. I rather have some feedback from our resident experts if any exist...
Although, that demo does seem to be rather loaded with content.
I'm not a huge fan of demos for some reason. It's very psychological. I rather have some feedback from our resident experts if any exist...
Although, that demo does seem to be rather loaded with content.
#6
Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?
Last post by Pete Dero - Today at 08:12:53 AMHave you tried the demo (available on Steam) ?
Demo features:
- Tutorial
- Two missions from OCU campaign
- Arena
- 3 difficulty levels
- Modern and Classic gameplay modes
- Wanzers and Pilots customization
Demo features:
- Tutorial
- Two missions from OCU campaign
- Arena
- 3 difficulty levels
- Modern and Classic gameplay modes
- Wanzers and Pilots customization
#7
Computer Gaming / Front Mission Series?
Last post by Jarhead0331 - Today at 07:58:08 AMAnybody have any experience with this series? I'm a sucker for anything with giant mechs and it looks pretty cool, but its hard to get a feel for how the game play works and whether there is any real tactical depth.
The first title in the series is on sale 50% and the remake of the second title in the series was just released today. There is also a bundle sale with a 44% discount.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399730/FRONT_MISSION_1st_Remake/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865440/FRONT_MISSION_2_Remake/
The first title in the series is on sale 50% and the remake of the second title in the series was just released today. There is also a bundle sale with a 44% discount.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399730/FRONT_MISSION_1st_Remake/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865440/FRONT_MISSION_2_Remake/
#8
Computer Gaming / Re: For FRIDAY
Last post by Destraex - Today at 12:03:13 AMMigration in medieval times certainly happened. So don't give it another thought.
I think migration happened more or less often depending on the period, area and whether their was a population boom where there would have been too many serfs. Also there were also free people not tied to the land they worked and who had to stay because they came with the land even when a lord sold it.
I think migration happened more or less often depending on the period, area and whether their was a population boom where there would have been too many serfs. Also there were also free people not tied to the land they worked and who had to stay because they came with the land even when a lord sold it.
#9
Computer Gaming / Re: Shadow Empire
Last post by Sparhawk - Yesterday at 11:20:43 PMI typically favor Mind, Enforcement, and Democracy so see the request to change voting based on class every playthrough. I've found they continue to request this if you refuse so just accept. With my priority focuses I don't seem to take any negative hits by accepting.
#10
Computer Gaming / Re: Shadow Empire
Last post by solops - Yesterday at 09:47:51 PMHave never had a revolution, but some cities have had really BIG productivity hits that took a looong time to recover from.
I do not tolerate opposition to my iron-fisted but compassionate and loving rule. I often find it necessary to forcibly retire Inconvenient minions. Sad. Very sad.Their families often get a fruit basket.
I do not tolerate opposition to my iron-fisted but compassionate and loving rule. I often find it necessary to forcibly retire Inconvenient minions. Sad. Very sad.Their families often get a fruit basket.