Freedom Wars: Remastered Edition Receives Mixed Reviews with a Score of 74 on Metacritic

Released today, Freedom Wars: Remastered Edition has garnered a Metacritic score of 74, with 6 outlets providing positive reviews and 6 offering mixed opinions, while no negative reviews have been reported.

• IGN Spain awarded the game an 8/10, highlighting that it remains "as enjoyable as it was ten years ago." They noted improvements that enhance the adventure's fluidity and praised the engaging story mode.
• Push Square rated it 7/10, describing the remastered version as an excellent way to revisit the classic. However, they pointed out that despite graphical and technical updates, its core gameplay feels outdated as a PS Vita title. Issues such as prolonged loading times, lackluster characters, simplistic combat, and repetitive tasks detract from the nostalgia of the original game.
• IGN Italy also gave it a 7/10, suggesting that the game could benefit from better design in terms of storytelling and greater diversity in enemies and environments.

Overall, while Freedom Wars: Remastered Edition showcases visual enhancements and technical improvements, its design and gameplay are perceived as not keeping pace with modern gaming standards. This has led to some disappointment among players and critics alike. Nonetheless, the game still attracts interest due to its compelling story and adventurous elements.