We are mere days away from the arrival of the former PlayStation Vita exclusive, Freedom Wars, on Switch. Ahead of its 10th January release date, Bandai Namco has shared a new trailer, setting up the story and showcasing all the fresh features we can expect to find in Freedom Wars Remastered.
The trailer serves as a good starting point for those unfamiliar with the 2014 Monster Hunter-esque action title. Narrated by your AI assistant, Percy Propa (complete with a nasty AI voice, we might add), the trailer explains that Freedom Wars sees you thrown into a dystopian future, where everyone is forced into a life of servitude under a one-million-year prison sentence. Those who want to make it out will have to prove they are worthy on the battlefield, teaming up with other trendy teens to take down massive foes.
In terms of what the remaster brings to the table, the trailer showcases the enhanced graphics (1080p but limited to 30FPS on Switch), new and improved battle system, customisable controls, an all-new weapon and upgrade system, revamped online matches and more. Sounds like a pretty solid upgrade, no?
Here's the full rundown of what you can expect:
The HD Remaster features new and improved features from the original PS Vita version:
- Improved visuals
- Adjusted game balance and increased difficulty “Deadly Sinner Mode” option
- Control customization features
- Updates to weapon crafting and more flexible upgradingEvery beloved feature of Freedom Wars returns:
- Master three-dimensional combat using the Thorn to quickly traverse the battlefield and latch onto towering Abductors
- Dismantle Abductors to harvest parts to craft and upgrade your equipment
- Deep character customization with dystopic chic clothing designs
- Create your own “Accessory” – a customizable android companion who will join you on your missions and aid in battle
- Take it online to hunt Abductors with friends in co-op gameplay
- Engage in casual PVP matches with custom battle rules
We're excited to see how it all holds up when Freedom Wars Remastered lands on Switch later this week.
Will you be picking up this one on 10th Jan? Let us know in the comments.
[source youtube.com]
Comments 9
Unsurprising that it's 1080p but limited to 30FPS on Switch, fingers crossed it will be better on the successor (not that it's a deal breaker for me, but still) - anyway, overall great features, looking forward to eventually playing this now that it's coming to Switch!
The fixed crafting is great. In the original, crafting was on in-game timers and the amount of time you had to wait got obnoxious by endgame.
What's about that RUBY thing, tho? And what's about dual audio option?
Will this be reviewed here on NintendoLife? Im afraid I didnt know of the existence of this game back in its PSP days, and I’m curious about the remaster.
@Notsoavid it was Vita, but I get why you might think otherwise.
@LikelySatan That actually explains why I am unfamiliar with it then haha, thanks.
@Notsoavid it's good. I remember some of my friends were obsessed with it. I just was hoping this was more of an update.
They can't even have the Switch version run at an optional 60fps with lower resolution ffs
Crazy when this ran great on the Vita TV. Really looking forward to this.
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