Freedom Wars Remastered

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Release Date: January 10, 2025

A refreshed version of an action jRPG from PS Vita. In Freedom Wars Remastered we play as a convict living in an oppressive city of the future. We must fight mechanical monsters called Abductors to shorten our sentence and aside from guns we can also rely on a useful hook.

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Freedom Wars Remastered is a refreshed version of the action RPG produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, originally released for PS Vita in 2014. The game combines elements known the Amazing Spider-Man series. Dimps Corporation is responsible for creating the remaster.

Plot

Freedom Wars presents a dystopian vision of the distant future in which people live in large walled cities known as the Panopticon. Our hero is sentenced to one million years in prison due to the oppressive actions of the Panopticon. To shorten his sentence, he undertakes dangerous missions to free citizens captured by giant mechanical monsters called Abductors. He also slowly uncovers the conspiracy.

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Gameplay

After creating our character, we wake up in a cell, being under constant observation. Sleeping or running to the store are privileges that come at a price and add years to our sentence. To reduce it, we set out on missions to rescue citizens from the hands of large mechanical monsters, previously selecting equipment and four team .

Weapons come in many types, allowing for shooting or engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Both in combat and when moving around, we are aided by the Thorn wrapped around our wrist, which acts similarly to a hook. We can attach it to buildings, containers, walls and enemies, as well as grab items and "revive" teammates.

The combat in Freedom Wars requires strategic thinking. Abductors appear in different forms and consist of separately treated elements - legs, arms, weapons, etc. We can deprive them of body parts and then upgrade our own weapon with them. The production time of items is shortened by asg rescued citizens to this task. Apart from the Abductors, we face fast and agile convicts from other Panopticons.

The game also has stealth elements.

Compared to the original, Freedom Wars Remastered adds difficulty settings and improves the weapon crafting system.

Graphics

In Freedom Wars Remastered we are dealing with textures, models, and interface in higher resolution, including 4K.

Platforms:

PC Windows

PlayStation 4

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

Developer: Dimps Corporation

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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Game Series

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Freedom Wars Game Series

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Freedom Wars Remastered Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 770 / 4 GB Radeon RX 470, 13 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 570, 13 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Freedom Wars Remastered Video Game.

7.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 56% of Critics. There are 53 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

TheSixthAxis: 6 / 10 by Dominic Leighton

Freedom Wars Remastered offers one of the more intriguing visions of the future, but where its setting is thoroughly futuristic, its gameplay remains firmly in the past.

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PPE.pl: 7 / 10 by Wojciech Gruszczyk

A simple remaster of a Vita classic. It's hard to talk about rapture, but also knowing what the original offered, one can't particularly criticize the premise.

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One More Game: 7 / 10 by Ricki Buzon

Freedom Wars was a standout title on the PlayStation Vita for good reason. While it might be tempting to categorize it as another Monster Hunter clone, the unique Thorn mechanic, along with its compelling story and setting, distinguished it from other games in the genre. Given its return after nearly a decade, it certainly deserved better. The game is enjoyable overall, but some areas need improvement. Addressing the freezing issues and enhancing the quality of the English voiceovers would significantly elevate the experience. The League of Panopticon feature holds promise, potentially motivating players to engage and contribute to their region's standings. This feature proved successful in Helldivers II and could similarly benefit Freedom Wars.

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67%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (1,058)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Nostalgia and Faithfulness: Many s appreciate that the remaster stays true to the original game, with nostalgic elements that evoke fond memories from the PS Vita version.
Graphics and Performance Improvements: The game features improved graphics, running at 60 FPS with higher resolution textures, making it visually appealing compared to the original.
Gameplay Enhancements: There are several quality-of-life improvements, such as streamlined weapon crafting, better controls, and a more intuitive UI.
Expanded Features: The game includes new content, such as a "Deadly Sinner" difficulty mode, and restored features from the original Japanese release that enhance gameplay.
Customization Options: Players appreciate the deep customization for characters and weapons, allowing for diverse playstyles.
Multiplayer Capabilities: The inclusion of online co-op and PvP modes is a highlight for many, enhancing the social aspect of gameplay.

The main cons of the game

Technical Issues: Many players report frequent crashes, especially on certain hardware configurations and Windows 11 versions. Performance issues, such as stuttering and frame drops, are also common.
Voice Acting Criticism: The use of text-to-speech (TTS) for robotic characters has been criticized for poor pronunciation and delivery, leading to immersion-breaking moments.
Control Issues: Some s find keyboard and mouse controls to be clunky, with dead zones that hinder gameplay. There are also complaints about the inability to fully customize controls.
Lack of Features: Certain features from the original game, like free chat in multiplayer, are reportedly missing, disappointing some players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Full Japanese Voice Acting: While Japanese voice acting is available, it is only accessible after completing certain parts of the game, which some players find inconvenient.
Better Mouse and Keyboard : s desire more refined controls for mouse and keyboard setups, as current configurations feel subpar compared to gamepad controls.
Cross-Play: Players have noted the absence of cross-play features, making it harder to find multiplayer matches due to a dwindling player base across platforms.
Improved Audio Options: There is a call for more flexibility in audio settings, particularly regarding the ability to switch TTS voices or improve the quality of the English dub.

Summary

Overall, while FREEDOM WARS Remastered has received praise for its nostalgic value and improvements over the original, it also faces significant criticism for its technical issues and certain design choices that affect player experience.

Summary generated on: February 3, 2025

7.2

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