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Game Information

Game Title: Freedom Wars Remastered

Platforms:

• PlayStation 5 (Jan 10, 2025)
• PlayStation 4 (Jan 10, 2025)
• Nintendo Switch (Jan 10, 2025)
• PC (Jan 10, 2025)

Trailer:

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Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 71 average - 50% recommended

Metacritic - 74 average based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews


But Why Tho? - Abdul Saad - 7.5 / 10

Despite its issues, Freedom Wars Remastered is a bold and ambitious title that offers a compelling blend of action, strategy, and unique storytelling. Its interesting concept and intricate combat system set it apart from other games in the genre.

Daily Mirror - Aaron Potter - 3 / 5

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Game Lodge - Pedro Ladino - Portuguese - 7 / 10

I don't know how we got here, but Freedom Wars is back. The PS Vita classic returns, modernized for the new generation and looking to reach new players. Despite the clunky combat and repetitive missions, the plot was competent enough to keep me intrigued.

GameBlast - Luan Carr - Portuguese - 6 / 10

Freedom Wars REMASTERED is a good example of how a good game on a handheld 11 years ago was a technological marvel with addictive gameplay, but nowadays, with the few improvements it has received, it becomes something passable. The game itself is not bad, but in this niche of group arena battles against giant enemies that demand strategy and patience, there are other better examples everywhere. In the meantime, Freedom Wars remains as an option if you are really enthusiastic about the genre.

IGN Italy - Alessandra Borgonovo - Italian - 6.5 / 10

Freedom Wars Remaster proves what this game could have been with a better management in terms of story and lore, and a more variety when it comes to enemies and environments.

IGN Spain - Marcos Catalán - Spanish - 8 / 10

Aunque con una presentación que no oculta su pasado portátil, Freedom Wars Remastered sigue siendo tan divertido como hace una década e incluso se han mejorado ciertos aspectos para hacer más fluida y disfrutable su aventura, donde destaca su modo historia.

Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Toyad - 80 / 100

While not the most ambitious of remasters, Freedom Wars Remastered is still a hoot to play even after all these years. Its plot isn't the most engrossing, but it's serviceable enough and doesn't get in the way of the giant-slaying and team-based multiplayer action.

NintendoBoy - Erick Figueiredo - Portuguese - 8.5 / 10

Freedom Wars Remastered is a great surprise to start 2025 on the right foot. Offering a new experience for the hunting game genre, an interesting narrative and fun gameplay, the title will please those looking for a challenging multiplayer experience with plenty of rewards for those who master its mechanics.

NintendoWorldReport - Donald Theriault - 8 / 10

Freedom Wars is definitely something I'll go back to over time, because I've never managed to actually "complete the sentence" and I'm sure there's something insane at the end of it. If you think you can grasp the combat and missed it the first time around - the latter's most likely true - then it's time to plead guilty.

Noisy Pixel - Azario Lopez - 7.5 / 10

Freedom Wars Remastered revitalizes the 2014 PS Vita cult classic, delivering an exciting blend of narrative depth, intense combat, and community-driven gameplay. While the menus and crafting system remain a challenge, the game's unique setting and gripping gameplay loop make it a rewarding experience for fans of the hunting genre.

One More Game - Ricki Buzon - 7 / 10

Freedom Wars was a standout title on the PlayStation Vita for good reason. While it might be tempting to categorize it as another Monster Hunter clone, the unique Thorn mechanic, along with its compelling story and setting, distinguished it from other games in the genre. Given its return after nearly a decade, it certainly deserved better.

The game is enjoyable overall, but some areas need improvement. Addressing the freezing issues and enhancing the quality of the English voiceovers would significantly elevate the experience. The League of Panopticon feature holds promise, potentially motivating players to engage and contribute to their region's standings. This feature proved successful in Helldivers II and could similarly benefit Freedom Wars.

PSX Brasil - Portuguese - 80 / 100

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Push Square - Khayl Adam - 7 / 10

Freedom Wars Remastered is an excellent way to relive the restrictive action game. In 2025, the game's forward-thinking multiplayer components have a greater chance of capturing a dedicated community, and graphical and technical enhancements make it the definitive way to play. But it's a PS Vita game at its core; constant loading, dull characters, comparatively simple combat, and endless busy work have somewhat dented our rosy memories of the original game.

Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 6 / 10

Freedom Wars Remaster only made the addictive action RPG title accessible for modern devices, but it did the bare minimum in terms of graphical improvements and the dull game's atmosphere

Shacknews - Lucas White - 7 / 10

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SteamDeckHQ - Noah Kupetsky - 3.5 / 5

Freedom Wars Remastered is a wonderful upgrade over the 2014 original, but there are a couple of components I wish had some quality-of-life changes to get rid of some of the stiffness. Fighting against giant robots and ripping them apart is a blast, and I enjoyed the story and setting of this totalitarian, post-apocalyptic world. However, navigating through menus, moving around, and fighting against the smaller bots and human fodder didn't feel as great, and how often you need to do all of that affected my enjoyment overall.

Playing on the Steam Deck is my favorite way to play the game, and it fits right at home. It does seem like there may be some engine limitations for multiplayer, which are causing some issues with performance, but it's still playable and can be configured to save some extra battery, which I appreciate. Freedom Wars Remastered definitely won't replace Monster Hunter, but the pros outweigh the cons, and I still had a blast playing.

TechRaptor - Austin Suther - 7.5 / 10

Freedom Wars Remastered is a competent take on the Monster Hunter formula. It has a fun hook and an addicting rhythm to its gameplay; that is, if you can get past the loads of dialogue. All that said, it's a competent remaster for an adequate game.

Zoomg - Mohammad Hossein Khalaji - Persian - 7 / 10

Freedom Wars Remastered is a second chance for those who couldn't experience the game initially or enjoyed the original version. Some of the problems present in the original, such as the confusing and strange story and the weak AI companions, are still present in this version. However, the visual graphics and gameplay sections have been well upgraded. If you are looking for exciting and fast-paced combat and can overlook some of the issues, this remaster could be a good option for you.

 

[nial]

I just care as long it is the same game at 4K.

 

[Punished Miku]

Going by the text, 70 seems slightly generous. Still nice to see a lost game made more available.

 

[Lorianus]

Basically the same score like all the god eater games with the same style of gameplay, thats enough for me to buy.

 

[Digity]

Got super hyped for a second thinking this -

Left disappointed.

 

[diffusionx]

if this came out a few months ago I probably would have gotten it, but after Christmas, with some new games to play, and finances that need to be cleaned up, and Civ 7 on the horizon, it's a pass. Maybe later on sale.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

What's the price? That's the biggest factor.

 

[Meicyn]

I’m working through Ys: Felghana right now, might come back to this game later. I still need to go through Persona 4 Golden as well. Hope Soul Sacrifice makes a reappearance.

 

[Shifty1897]

I played the shit out of this on Vita, but it definitely had problems. A MC in the 70s is fair.

 

[Perrott]

The same critics that tore this game apart 10 years ago and are doing the same now are the also the same ones who have the nerve to complain about why Sony doesn't make these kind of games en masse anymore.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Why isn't there a price yet? it's not a f2p right?

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

Why isn't there a price yet? it's not a f2p right?

Switch has it listed at $40.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Switch has it listed at $40.

I was hoping for $20-30, but that's not too terrible I guess.

 

[Fbh]

I remember this being one of the few VIta exclusives that interested me.
But it sounds pretty mid and it doesn't sound like it has gotten better with time

The same critics that tore this game apart 10 years ago and are doing the same now are the also the same ones who have the nerve to complain about why Sony doesn't make these kind of games en masse anymore.

Just because people want Sony to make more unique games doesn't mean they have to like EVERY unique game they do.
The same evil critics also gave Astrobot a 94 metascore and multiple game of the year awards.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

The same critics that tore this game apart 10 years ago and are doing the same now are the also the same ones who have the nerve to complain about why Sony doesn't make these kind of games en masse anymore.

I plan to co-op it with a friend and I have the vita cart. Wish people would stop supporting crap like dragon age and support games like this and slitterhead.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Played a lot this game when it came out originally. My favorite of the Monster Hunter clones. Not sure if I'll pick this up though unless they added a lot of new stuff, I already saw pretty much everything the game had to offer on Vita.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Here's the launch trailer:

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Been looking up more info, looks like the only things added are the resolution bump, 60 fps, crafting system and new difficulty mode. No cross-play unfortunately, which this game really needs imo. Hope it does well because I would love to see a sequel but I'm not really seeing any activity around this game, kinda seems doomed to fail.

I kinda have the itch to play it and see what the new difficulty mode is, but not sure which platform will have the most players... I'm guessing maybe PS5 or even Switch (might have more Japanese players). The game currently has 0 reviews on Steam so it might already be dead there.

EDIT: Ahh my bad, the game officially releases tomorrow apparently, but says Jan 9 on the Steam page.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Mostly negative on Steam. Seems like complaining about AI voices and crashes. Might wait a few before getting it.