- December 6, 2018
THE LAST REMNANT Remastered
The Last Remnant tries many admirable things, but doesn't quite nail any of them.
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
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The Last Remnant told the story of a world filled with mysterious, ancient artefacts known only as “Remnants.” Nobody knew who created the Remnants, or for what purpose, but they drew on the staggering power they possessed for use in their everyday lives. However, the excesses of that power began to form a rift between those who ruled and those who obeyed, plunging the world into a long age of war…
- Transcendent battle system that offers deep strategy and unique combat mechanics.
- Creative character design and a fascinating world filled with rich characters.
- Enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements make it the best version available.
- Terrible story and weak character development, making it hard to engage with the narrative.
- Graphics are not up to current-gen standards, with some animations feeling outdated.
- Steep learning curve and confusing mechanics can frustrate players, especially newcomers.
story8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak and lacking in character development, while others appreciate its interesting narrative and rich world. Many note that the plot takes time to engage players, and while some enjoy the unique twists on the JRPG formula, others criticize the convoluted mechanics and the need for excessive grinding. Overall, the story is seen as a hit-or-miss experience, depending on player investment and expectations.
“Interesting story, fascinating world filled with rich characters, shakes up JRPG formula in a good way.”
“Updated graphics, great story, amazing characters.”
“Those that stick with it long enough, and put in the unusually big effort required to truly grasp all its ins and outs, will find a good JRPG story a few hours in, just one with hit and miss production values.”
“A lack of player agency in battles and progression, weak story, setting, and characters, requires an obscene amount of grinding.”
“Side quests feel long, lots of random characters, and the main cast could be more developed.”
“Its lackluster plot and complex combat system might turn others away.”
The Last Remnant Remastered Review
The Last Remnant Remastered is not for the risk averse. It features a lot of design decisions, and punishes anyone who dares to ignore them. There's also a massive learning curve to account for, as the intricacies of battle will require serious effort to master. Even this critic, who has logged almost 200 hours between all three versions, still has a lot to learn. Regardless, the various gameplay systems are all satisfying to understand, and the results of a well built team that employs sound tactics are immeasurably fun to experience. What else is there to say about this game? It's a classic.
80%The Last Remnant Remastered Review
The Last Remnant Remastered is the sort of game that we wish we could recommend more highly. Though it has plenty of interesting ideas, like the Union battle system and the SaGa-esque character progression, these are all so mired in obscurity and confusion that their impact is considerably lessened or nullified outright. The Last Remnant Remastered is the best ‘bad’ RPG out there; it’s a game that undeniably has some excellent qualities, but it can never manage to get out of its own way. If you can get past the hokey tutorials and confusing mechanics, The Last Remnant Remastered on the Switch stands as one of (if not the) best versions available, as the enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements are now offered alongside the ability to play on the go. We’d give this one a very light recommendation; if you’re an RPG nut and you have the mettle to get through the more frustrating entries of the genre, this is the game for you. If not, we’d recommend you take a pass.
50%Quantity over quality — The Last Remnant Remastered review
The Last Remnant is an interesting experiment in expanding the traditional turn-based battle system, but there are enough annoyances in that system and weaknesses in its setting and characters to keep this from reaching the heights it’s clearly reaching for.
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