Freedom Wars Remastered: Enhanced Gameplay and New Features Unveiled
A new trailer from Bandai Namco showcases the gameplay and significant upgrades in Freedom Wars Remastered. This action RPG boasts enhanced visuals, refined game mechanics, and a host of new features. Launching January 10th on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC, the remastered title offers a modernized experience for both veterans and newcomers.
The game retains its core loop: battling colossal mechanical creatures (Abductors), gathering resources, upgrading equipment, and completing missions within a bleak, resource-scarce dystopian world. Players take on the role of a "Sinner," sentenced to perform missions for their Panopticon (city-state). Missions vary from rescuing civilians and eliminating Abductors to securing crucial control systems, playable solo or cooperatively online.
Visual and Gameplay Enhancements:
Freedom Wars Remastered significantly improves upon the original. PS5 and PC versions enjoy stunning 4K (2160p) resolution at 60 FPS, while PS4 offers 1080p at 60 FPS, and the Switch version runs at 1080p, 30 FPS. Beyond visuals, the gameplay is faster-paced, thanks to enhanced movement speed and new attack cancellation mechanics.
Revamped Systems and New Difficulty:
The crafting and upgrade systems have undergone a complete overhaul, featuring more intuitive interfaces and the ability to freely attach and detach modules. A new module synthesis feature allows players to upgrade modules using resources obtained by rescuing citizens. For seasoned players, a challenging "Deadly Sinner" difficulty mode has been added. Furthermore, all customization DLC from the original PS Vita release is included from the outset.
In essence, Freedom Wars Remastered delivers a polished and expanded experience, building upon the original's compelling gameplay loop with modern enhancements and new content.