Front Mission Evolved
Front Mission Evolved is a PlayStation 3 shooter game released in 2010 developed by Double Helix Games. It centers on aiming, shooting, and weapon use, combat encounters, and story, case, or mission progress, with controls and information arranged around the DualShock 3 or Sixaxis twin sticks, triggers, and face buttons, with PlayStation Move only where explicitly supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.1 / 10
About this game
Front Mission Evolved is a PlayStation 3 shooter game centered on aiming, shooting, and weapon use, combat encounters, and story, case, or mission progress. Missions pace progress through enemy waves, routes, objectives, and weapon opportunities, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Aiming feedback, projectiles, hits, and danger zones need to remain readable, while HD 3D scenes, Blu-ray data streaming, surround audio, and cinematic presentation need to preserve action, state, and text readability together. The genre-specific limitation is that camera turning, aiming methods, dense encounters, and peripheral support can increase control pressure. Platform conditions also include Blu-ray loading, HDD installs, system software, DualShock 3 battery life, Move accessories, resolution and frame rate, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
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PlayStation 3AI review
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Enjoyable mech tuning weakened by on-foot sections.
Front Mission Evolved turns the series’ turn-based tactical tradition into a third-person mech shooter on PlayStation 3. Wanzer builds trade speed, firepower and durability under a weight limit, while targeting enemy limbs gives otherwise accessible combat another decision. Preset machines also let players begin quickly without extensive configuration. The direct PS3 review describes tight mech controls and mission variations involving boosting, turrets and large targets. On-foot sections handle less convincingly, however, interrupting the rhythm established by the machines. Detailed Wanzer models and weapon effects stand out more than the plain surroundings or familiar political plot. This assessment covers the PS3 single-player campaign and the modes documented at release; it does not assume the original multiplayer service remains available today. Players who enjoy configuring a machine before direct action will find a capable core. Those expecting the older games’ turn-based strategy should note the major change in genre.
Strengths
- Flexible Wanzer builds and responsive mech controls.
Weaknesses
- Weaker on-foot play, scenery and story.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy mech builds and direct combat.
Play notes: PS3 edition; present-day multiplayer availability is unverified.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The main action is interrupted by weaker sections. | Reviewed | 6.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Mech customization makes the accessible combat more engaging. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Mechanical spectacle outweighs narrative and scenery. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The platform release is approachable in its main mode, with a control split by mission type. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Double Helix Games
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Release date
- 2010
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Shooter · Primary genre
- Tags
- ReplayableShootingLinear LevelsReal-time CombatHorrorThird PersonPlayer versus EnvironmentStory-drivenWar3D GraphicsFast-pacedSolo-friendly
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerCo-opMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2010
Game gallery
Sources
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