Front Mission Alternative is a real-time strategy spin-off rather than turn-based. A radical formula change that divides fans but offers an RTS experience with Wanzers in the Front Mission universe. Interesting for series fans, less so for newcomers.
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Category
Real-Time Strategy1 player12+
Description
Real-time spin-off of Front Mission where a Wanzer squadron runs urgent missions in Africa. Created by Square, released in 1997 in Japan. Real-time combat without turns, tactical orders to teammates, Wanzer customization, over thirty missions and documentary feel via mock news broadcasts. Japan-only edition.
Front Mission Alternative review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,16 GB📅28/08/1997
Published by Square
Front Mission Alternative (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A real-time spin-off of the Front Mission series, which drops turn-based play for nervier unit management, a side experience never released in the West. Its interest lies in this status as a singular sidestep within the saga and its strictly Japanese distribution rather than great scarcity. A niche piece for mecha and strategy fans curious about the series' little-known branches.
