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Front Mission

Front Mission 1st →

First release
Mar 22, 2007
Publisher
Square Enix
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy · Science fiction
Platforms
Nintendo DS

A DS Port of the 2003 Remake "Front Mission 1st" The Nintendo DS version features battle sequences that make use of the console's dual screen setup for an easy view of the action.[16] The port also includes a number of new additions. A number of characters from other Front Mission titles were added to the game's storyline, such as Griff Burnam and Glen Duval. New parts and weapons from other Front Mission entries were added. This version also boasted nine secret missions that further expanded the storyline.

Also known as Front Mission DS, Front Mission: The First, Front Mission 1st DS

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
In the year 2070, a war broke out between the two nations that lasted for two years before finally peace was achieved and the island was split in half, both sides being used for each nations base. In 2090, however, a U.C.S factory is mysteriously attacked, leading to another conflict. The player can choose either side to use: they can choose either Royd Clive, leader of the mercenary outfit Canyon Crows for the O.C.U. or Kevin Greenfield, leader of the U.C.S. Special Forces squad Black Hounds fighting against enemy mechs (known as wanzers), tanks and helicopters in a turn-based fashion, using the stylus pen to bring up interface menus to select units and choosing which enemy units to attack among many other options.Read more

In the year 2070, a war broke out between the two nations that lasted for two years before finally peace was achieved and the island was split in half, both sides being used for each nations base. In 2090, however, a U.C.S factory is mysteriously attacked, leading to another conflict. The player can choose either side to use: they can choose either Royd Clive, leader of the mercenary outfit Canyon Crows for the O.C.U. or Kevin Greenfield, leader of the U.C.S. Special Forces squad Black Hounds fighting against enemy mechs (known as wanzers), tanks and helicopters in a turn-based fashion, using the stylus pen to bring up interface menus to select units and choosing which enemy units to attack among many other options.

Release dates
Nintendo DS
Mar 22, 2007
Nintendo DS
Oct 23, 2007
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
15h
Main + Extras
40h
Completionist
60h
Age ratings
CERO BESRB E10+
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
mech, robot combat

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
15h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
40h
Completionist (IGDB)
60h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, subtitles
  • 日本語interface, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 18 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 18 Oct 2026