The Last Remnant scans from Game Informer

JeuxFrance blogger blakguy has put up a few scans off Game Informer that focus on Square Enix‘s upcoming next gen RPG, The Last Remnant. The scans reveal that there will be two central characters in the story. The main protagonist is Rush Sykes, an “energetic and idealistic 18-year-old swordsman”. Square Enix is banking on Rush appealing to Japanese gamers.

American gamers, on the other hand, will more probably be drawn to the Conqueror, a dark and mysterious battle-hardened figure that’s the exact opposite of Rush. While Rush is the main character, he has a connection with the Conqueror which will gradually bring the latter into a more prominent position in the story.

Over on the battle side, there won’t be any traditional turn-based fights in The Last Remnant. Unlike in traditional Japanese RPGs, the emphasis in this game is on “recreating the sensation of a soldier on a battlefield”, so expect lots of cinematic camera angles and a more realistic flow to the combat.

That doesn’t mean that battles in The Last Remnant be going like one in Ninety Nine Nights or Dynasty Warriors, though. The fights will still take place in a turn-based framework. The difference is that after choosing an action, you must then adapt to the battlefield’s changing circumstances which might require some timed button presses in mid-attack.

Morale will also play an important part in battles. It’s represented by a meter on the top of the screen and fluctuates during battles. “If morale is low, characters will not be able to exert their powers,” said director Hiroshi Takai. “Players must aim to continuously improve their battle-style and commands, or they may end up with a difficult battle.”

For more on The Last Remnant, including some tidbits on the history of the Remnants and the different races in the game’s world, check out the scans below. Oh, and one last thing. It seems we finally have a launch window for this title. The Game Informer scans have this one pegged for a simultaneous Japanese/North American release in “Spring 2008”.

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More scans after the jump!

JeuxFrance blogger blakguy has put up a few scans off Game Informer that focus on Square Enix‘s upcoming next gen RPG, The Last Remnant. The scans reveal that there will be two central characters in the story. The main protagonist is Rush Sykes, an “energetic and idealistic 18-year-old swordsman”. Square Enix is banking on Rush appealing to Japanese gamers.

American gamers, on the other hand, will more probably be drawn to the Conqueror, a dark and mysterious battle-hardened figure that’s the exact opposite of Rush. While Rush is the main character, he has a connection with the Conqueror which will gradually bring the latter into a more prominent position in the story.

Over on the battle side, there won’t be any traditional turn-based fights in The Last Remnant. Unlike in traditional Japanese RPGs, the emphasis in this game is on “recreating the sensation of a soldier on a battlefield”, so expect lots of cinematic camera angles and a more realistic flow to the combat.

That doesn’t mean that battles in The Last Remnant be going like one in Ninety Nine Nights or Dynasty Warriors, though. The fights will still take place in a turn-based framework. The difference is that after choosing an action, you must then adapt to the battlefield’s changing circumstances which might require some timed button presses in mid-attack.

Morale will also play an important part in battles. It’s represented by a meter on the top of the screen and fluctuates during battles. “If morale is low, characters will not be able to exert their powers,” said director Hiroshi Takai. “Players must aim to continuously improve their battle-style and commands, or they may end up with a difficult battle.”

For more on The Last Remnant, including some tidbits on the history of the Remnants and the different races in the game’s world, check out the scans below. Oh, and one last thing. It seems we finally have a launch window for this title. The Game Informer scans have this one pegged for a simultaneous Japanese/North American release in “Spring 2008”.

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