The Last Remnant

Great game, an evolution to RPG mechanics that is not afraid of experimenting. For true RPG players.

It has some problems loading too much, yet a killer soundtrack compensate.

Despite some of the problems, give it a try. It's actually a pretty unique game, and worthwhile.

Microsoft continues its expansion into the Japanese RPG genre with Square Enix's The Last Remnant. Xbox fans can finally sink their teeth into a game from the legendary company behind the Final Fantasy series. The turn-based battle system is more complex than most RPG games, with nuances in choice of attacks and battle positions that affect gameplay and battle results. Yet, the developers have still managed to engage and not annoy the gamer with the extra details. Still, the end product is a mixed bag as the game suffers from one major issue - poor frame rate. This causes jerky video cut-scenes and image display problems that mar the enjoyment of the beautiful graphics. Still, longtime RPG fans would not be disappointed with the game as it introduces challenging elements to the familiar formula of one boy's journey to greatness.