Front Mission Evolved

 Xbox 360
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 52
  3. Negative: 9 out of 52
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  1. GamingExcellence
    Jan 13, 2011
    45
    In the end, Front Mission Evolved took the concept of third-person mech combat and took all the fun out of it. It is hard to not compare it to other games like it because the other ones got the core of it right. If Square Enix decides to take the series back to being a tactical RPG, I wouldn't blame them.
  2. MEGamers
    Jan 3, 2011
    45
    One of the worst games to come out of Sqaure Enix. An all-round blotchy job.
  3. 1UP
    Oct 20, 2010
    42
    Double Helix obviously had good intentions, but, as a whole, Front Mission Evolved is completely unnecessary.
  5. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 15, 2011
    40
    Front Mission Evolved it's that type of game where we ask ourselves why it was released, because it is destined to fail and fall into oblivion.
  6. Gamekult
    Oct 20, 2010
    40
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 20, 2010
    40
    Font Mission is like a 1995's Virtual On, but without Sega's talent, both in terms of game design and customization options for you Wanzer. Oh, and the production values are clearly not on par with what one can expect from an average current gen HD game. If it wasn't a quick buck drawn from a prestigious name, I don't understand what Square intended to do with this.
  8. GameZone
    Oct 20, 2010
    35
    One look at the game in motion and it's painfully obvious that Front Mission Evolved couldn't be more outdated if it tried. The textures are atrocious and loading screens will test the patience of the most stalwart gamers.
  9. Gaming Age
    Oct 20, 2010
    33
    I like giant robots, I even like shooting giant robots, but Front Mission doesn't do much other than deliver that concept. The single player is uninspired, does nothing to build upon the franchise it's based off of, and the multiplayer isn't particularly fun unless you're willing to devote an inordinate amount of time to getting equipment that will make you a viable threat.
  10. Gamer.nl
    Jan 5, 2011
    30
    Front Mission Evolved is anything but an evolution. There is no room for tactics in this sleep inducing and frustrating third person shooter. The end bosses are a pain in the ass, customizing your robot useless and the campaign is way too easy.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 29
  3. Negative: 6 out of 29
  1. Pennies
    Oct 1, 2010
    9
    If you rate this game just based on fun and gameplay then it's a 9. Not perfect, but pretty dang fantastic and extremely satisfying. If youIf you rate this game just based on fun and gameplay then it's a 9. Not perfect, but pretty dang fantastic and extremely satisfying. If you include the story in the rating, then it becomes a 7.5. Front Mission Evolved does a fantastic job of bringing the core of the Front Mission series into a fast paced "arcadey" action game. The controls are tight and responsive and the weapons hit with the impact and power you would expect from a 30 ft tall Wanzer (aka, mech). The game stays very true to it's roots with it's Wanzer customization and Skills systems. There's a lot of depth there for the player who wants to try out different combinations of weapons, parts, and skills. And if you just want to jump in and start blowing stuff up then there are plenty of prebuilt Wanzers that are plenty effective. The best part about the online play is that all of the different weapon types are balanced well against each other. This means that each match is filled with players using a variety of different weapons instead of everyone using the same loadout, which keeps the game feeling fresh. The worst part is that higher level players have access to gear that is just plain better, which can mean that sometimes you can lose a match due to the enemy having better gear instead of being out skilled. As for the story, I won't say much. It's bad. Painfully bad. Bottom line, the game is great fun. But know what you're getting into.… Full Review »
  2. SpaceKow
    Oct 4, 2010
    6
    I am a huge fan of the giant robot genre and get excited whenever a new game is released that let's me indulge in my fetish, but Front MissionI am a huge fan of the giant robot genre and get excited whenever a new game is released that let's me indulge in my fetish, but Front Mission Evolved is another one of those games that doesn't do much to help the genre gain any ground with fans. The story and characters are your typical archetypes riped straight out of any anime and the dialog is so terrible and fake that I believe my 11 year old cousin could write more realistic and meaningful lines. I actually started to skip the cuts scenes due to how painful there were to watch. On the bright side, Front Mission Evolved actually delivers in the gameplay department. The controls felt quick and responsive and I actually felt like I was piloting a giant robot. Combat is fast and rewarding with big explosions and a sense of accomplishment when you take out 4-5 wanzers on your own. Enemy AI is decent, doing a good job of bombarding you with an endless stream of missiles and charging in for a quick melee strike when you leave them an opening. Overall I did enjoy the game, especially multiplayer. Mech customization is a blast and always a big selling point for the genre. I just wish multiplayer was more robust and would take a note from Call of Duty and give the player a sense of progression and reward them. There has been a major hole where Chrome Hounds once was for multiplayer mech action and the first game to fill it properly will be sitting pretty with the fans.

    To sum up, forgetful story, terrible characters, and painful dialog only hinders what is actually a pretty fun game. If you like giant robots blowing each other up and want to burn a weekend into some fun multiplayer go rent it or grab it used.    … Full Review »
  3. bigtimechief
    Oct 27, 2010
    4
    I don't understand the mixed or positive reviews on this particular game. This review will undoubtedly end up in the Negative portion. I feltI don't understand the mixed or positive reviews on this particular game. This review will undoubtedly end up in the Negative portion. I felt insulted while playing Front Mission Evolved. The multiplayer was uninspiring and bland, while the environments appeared to have been transplanted from some unnamed SNES game. Maybe somewhere deep inside this horrible atrocity there's a point I'm missing, but there's no way i'd risk looking for it. I feel much safer returning it to the store for half of what I paid.… Full Review »
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