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The Last Remnant for the Xbox 360 is the first role-playing game
in a new series from Square Enix. This game delivers breathtaking
visuals only possible on next-generation platforms, a mysterious
storyline full of powerful artifacts, and a massive battlefield
where you'll be surrounded by countless foes and friends alike.
The Story Unfolds
In ancient times mysterious artifacts, referred to as Remnants,
were discovered all over the world. People used these objects for
their awesome powers -- a choice that eventually caused a rift in
the world's balance. A thousands years later, the story of The
Last Remnant begins. Rush Sykes and his sister Irina are children
of scientists researching the esoteric Remnants. One day, Irina
is kipped right before Rush's eyes. Determined to rescue his
sister, Rush joins forces with David Nassau, the marquis of a
small city-state called Athlum. Together they are determined to
pursue the criminals and save Irina from her strange captors.
Meanwhile, the world is thrust into confusion as ruling powers
bicker over dividing the Remnants' powers. Soon a mysterious man
appears calling himself the Conqueror. His presences escalates
tensions as everyone eagerly attempts to answer the question:
Into whose hands will the power of the Remnants fall? Before he
knows it, Rush becomes wrapped up in this international power
struggle and realizes that he is somehow connected to the
enigmatic Conqueror.
Allies and Enemies
Before her kipping, Rush Sykes lived a peaceful life with his
14-year-old sister, Irina Sykes. Irina is a cheerful, resilient
girl who stays upbeat even during the toughest of times. Some
mysterious power seems to rest within here, but she herself has
no understanding of what it is or what it can do. David Nassau,
the 19-year-old who rules over the state of Athlum, spends his
days working towards better his homeland. Although he decides to
join Rush on his quest to rescue Irina, his motives are his own.
Emma Honeywell, the matriarch of the Honeywells clan, Plagus,
Blocter, and Torgal round out the allies.
The man known only as the Conqueror and his minions are eager to
seize the Remnants throughout the lands. His origin is shrouded
in mystery, but it appears that something strange and elusive
connects this villain to Rush. Enamored with the Conqueror, Roeas
has declared her eternal allegiance to him and acts as the
ambassador of the Conqueror's Army. Although beautiful in form
and voice, Roeas is sadistic and menacing on the battlefield.
Originating from a large-bodied species with pronounced fighting
abilities, Castanea is Roeas right-hand-man. He rarely speaks or
expresses himself, so it is difficult to decipher his thoughts --
although Roeas seems to understand him easily. In addition, the
strongest fighters in the Conqueror's army are referred to as The
Seven. The Seven lead their own troops and report to Roeas and
Castanea.
Combat Systems: Morale, Battle Unions, and Deadlock
Battles are fought between multiple friendly and enemy unions --
groups of up to five characters who fight together. Players give
commands to unions as a whole, who then carry out the actions.
Orders in battle are given in a command-select style that is
familiar to most role playing gamers. However, The Last Remnant
commands are not delivered with standard terms, such as "Item" or
"Magic." Instead, players control unions with specialized
commands, such as "Slam 'em with status ailments!" or "Do area
attacks from afar!" Available commands change depending on the
current battle situation or the distance and positions of
friendly and hostile unions.
The Last Remnant adds a Morale component to the gameplay.
Players can check current morale via the gauge across the top of
the screen. The higher the morale, the more damage is dealt and
less damage is taken by friendly unions, and vice-versa. When
friendly and enemy unions go toe-to-toe and engage in melee
combat, they enter a state called Deadlock. Once in Deadlock, the
two unions must fight each other until one union has been
completely destroyed.
Enemy monsters roam the land where they can be avoided or
engaged at will. When battle is initiated, the scene changes to a
specialized battle where friend and foe can fight it out.
Horizontal lined icons labeled A, B, C, etc. represent the
on-field battle unions. Players choose which hostile union they
wish to attack on this screen. The Last Remnant offers a wide
variety of commands that focus on dealing damage or executing
defensive maneuvers. Knowing which commands are most suitable for
each situation is the key to winning battles.
The Last Remnant delivers breathtaking visuals, a mysterious
storyline full of powerful artifacts, and a massive battlefield.
- The Last Remnant for the Xbox 360 is the first role-playing game in a new series from Square Enix.
- Breathtaking visuals, a mysterious storyline, and a massive battlefield provide hours of exciting gameplay.
- Battles are fought between multiple friendly and enemy unions -- groups of up to five characters.
- Commands change depending on the current battle situation or the distance and positions of friendly and hostile unions.
- In Deadlock gameplay, the two unions must fight each other until one union has been completely destroyed.