The Last Remnant


The Last Remnant (ラスト レムナント ,Rasuto Remunanto?) is a role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. The game is directed at both Japanese and Western audiences and had a simultaneous release in Japan, North America and Europe, on November 20, 2008 for the Xbox 360. The Microsoft Windows version of the game was released on March 20, 2009 in PAL territories, with releases pending for March 24, 2009 in North America and April 9, 2009 in Japan. A worldwide release on the Steam network is scheduled for April 9, 2009. The PlayStation 3 version of the game does not yet have a release date.
The game is being directed by Hiroshi Takai and is the first Unreal Engine 3 game to be released by Square Enix. It is intended by Square Enix president Yōichi Wada to "become a cornerstone for [their] worldwide strategy".Art direction is being overseen by chief artist Kimihiko Miyamae and art producer Yusuke Naora. The game's soundtrack is composed by Tsuyoshi Sekito.[9]

Gameplay
VerhaalThe Last Remnant features a brand new battle system labelled by Hiroshi Takai (director) as a "Turn-based, command-based system using symbol encounters." There are no random encounters. It also contains quick time events, sequences where the player must press a combination of buttons with a correct timing to defeat enemies.
In addition to the main character, the player's team (called a "Union") is composed of a number of soldiers whose skills vary according to different parameters. One parameter is the "morale" bar, which is affected by the events in battle and affects the way characters perform in battle. Battles can involve up to 70 enemies at once and are at the core of the gameplay. Nobuyuki Ueda has commented on the battle system, claiming that it is "much deeper than the few seconds it received in the movie". Additionally, a high number of quests are expected.
The Last Remnant is set in a fictional world featuring a number of distinct humanoid races; the Mitras, most human in appearance, the Yamas, strong fish-like people, the Qsitis, small reptilians, and the Sovannis, feline people with four arms . The story of the game revolves around "remnants", mysterious and coveted ancient artifacts of varying shapes and sizes which possess magic powers and which have been the cause of several wars throughout the game's history. As Remnants come in varying forms, all cities throughout the world have one that their ruler is bound to that assist to govern and bring peace to their assigned realm.
For example, Athlum has the Valeria Heart; a gigantic sword set in the middle of the Town Square. It governs courage and gives all those it surrounds the strength to stand up for their rights. David, the ruler of Athlum also is bound to the Gae Bolg; a weapon Remnant that is shaped like a cannon and can deliver devastating effects on the battlefield.
Eight cities have been revealed for the world of The Last Remnant which are Athlum, Balterossa, Celepaleis, Royotia, Melphina, Nagapur, Baaluk, and Elysion. They all have their own monumental Remnants. [-snip- ivm spoiler]
Aangezien er nog geen topique was, heb ik er maar even een vlug gemaakt...
Heeft iemand 'm al gespeeld? Is deze net zo goed als de Xenogears, Final Fantasy e.d. serie? En hoe draait de PC-port (die vaak problematisch zijn!).
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