Front Mission 4
About the Game
In the year 2096, the Wanzer ("Walking Tanks" mecha) form the backbone of many military forces. The European Community is enjoying a period of relative peace when it is surprised by sudden attacks on German bases from a mysterious force. To investigate, it is decided to send the EC Armor Tactics Research Corps, also known as "Durandal". Inside the Durandal, a young new recruit, Elsa soon finds herself caught in an international plot.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Controlling the wanzer forces of either character, the story progresses simultaneously. Most battles take place on an overhead map divided into a Player phase and an Enemy phase. Typically a wanzer can move once and use his remaining Action Points (AP) to fire on the enemy or use an ability. Money, found during on the map (along with items) or earned after a successful battle, can be used to upgrade wanzers and purchase new weapons.
Standout Features
- Inside the Durandal, a young new recruit, Elsa soon finds herself caught in an international plot.
- Most battles take place on an overhead map divided into a Player phase and an Enemy phase.
- Typically a wanzer can move once and use his remaining Action Points (AP) to fire on the enemy or use an ability.
- Success in battle earns Experience Points, which are traded in for new abilities, such as Rapid Fire or Evasion bonuses.
- While each character starts with a preference in skills, there is no limitation on what any pilot can learn.
- Money, found during on the map (along with items) or earned after a successful battle, can be used to upgrade wanzers and purchase new weapons.
- German: The European Community is enjoying a period of relative peace when it is surprised by sudden attacks on German bases from a mysterious force.
- Controlling the wanzer forces of either character, the story progresses simultaneously.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Front Mission 4 | PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Square Enix Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Square Enix Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Square Enix Co., Ltd. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | Studio QED, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Square Enix Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | Studio QED, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Digital Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Strategy | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Square Enix | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Square Enix | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Square Enix | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Strategy | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLPM-65443 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Square Enix | Japan | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-18 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2004 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 2004-06-15 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-12-18 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2004-06-15 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 15, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 18, 2003 | Japan | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PN | SLPM-65443 | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988601003896 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1400409622 | Japan | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0000DAVKC | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20888F | Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 662248904023 | Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0001OK7US | Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30580763 | Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 662248904016 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20888 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30580763 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00025ETC8 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 662248904016 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00025ETC8 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 30580763 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 662248904023 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4988601003896 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4988601003896 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLPM-65443 | Japan | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting