The Last Remnant Revealed!

[Xion]

http://www.gameswank.com/portal/?p=458

"Square Enix's Final Fantasy party this month promises a flew of new announcements, not the least of which are new franchises from the RPG powerhouse. Game Informer's (via Siliconera) scooped the surprise a little early, however, revealing The Last Remnant, a next-generation RPG (we're guessing Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, though it's currently unspecified) directed by Hiroshi Takai, one of the game planners from The Bouncer.
Maybe Takai's learned something since his, uh, PlayStation 2 launch title seven years ago. The Last Remnant's main characters have a pretty unique styling to them, as well. You choose between the two, but Square Enix's anticipating the decision ahead of time -- one character, Rush, has been artistically styled as a traditional Square Enix hero and the other, generically titled The Conquerer, is a dark anti-hero meant for Western games.

The Last Remnant's been designed on Unreal Engine 3, and we should see the first official media come from the party on May 12 and 13. Going with Epic's technology isn't too surprising considering the company's emphasizing the focus on Western gamers. "From the conceptual stage of this project, we kept a global market in mind, placing a special emphasis on the North American market," said Takai in the Game Informer story.

We don't know much about combat, but it's turn-based, more action-oriented and has a cinematic flair. Most interestingly, however, The Last Remnant is being localized as it's developed in Japan, so Square Enix is planning a simultaneous release here and there. We'll be back with more details soon. "

Source:-
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3159276

[Interficio Nocte]

Looks okay. Kinda hoping The Last Remnant would be something else.

I will change my opinion when there is more information.

[Desi]

-Two prominent characters each created to appeal to a specific territory. Rush Sykes will appeal to JP gamers, and "The Conqueror" for Western Audiences. Game won't force you to choose which character you play.
How does my Jewish sounding last name appeal to Japanese gamers? I mean, it is totally western. And "The Conqueror" really? Now who was the small island country that took over most of asia? Yah, I thought so.

Looks pretty though.

edit: anyway I'm picking the Conqueror only for the reason that Rush(haha) looks like Hume Face 1 in FFXI. Even the clothes are the same, I'll find a pic.

BAM!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/hume.jpg

[Kitmitsu]

Already have a thread on this but I'll keep it open. The game sounds alright but the screenshots don't really impress me much. I suppose the Unreal engine means it should appear on a 360 and PS3 so at least they're concentrating more on Western countries. Good find though.

[[teehee]

Im not that impressed really. :/

[ozonez]

It looks like a Dynasty Warriors type game. Tht would be pretty cool.

[Allen Walker]

Meh, I need more info. :/

Not saying im not excited but I was hoping it would be an FF game. The poster for the S-E party says, "The Final Fantasy no one knows about will be revealed." So I'm still keeping my hopes up for a new FF...... then again, maybe it wont happen. >.<

[Xion]

it could be the Dissidia game? Haeresis seems more likely..wait and see...

[Desi]

It looks like a Dynasty Warriors type game. Tht would be pretty cool.
would only be cool if they didn't allow Cavia to work on it. Drakengard, oh god.

[Allen Walker]

Heres a large thread of it on gametrailers. Screenshots are included. Ugh, looks like an MMO. D:

http://forums.gametrailers.com/showthread.php?t=96317

[ozonez]

Sorry but its obvious this isn't a new FF game.

[Allen Walker]

Something about the word "simultaneous" bothers me.

Usually when two games are released at the same in two different countries, there is usually no voice-over. :/

[Desi]

I expect voicing. Lost Odyssey is going to be released at the same time world wide with voice overs.

[Xion]

new screens and Info

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/787/787050p1.html

[ozonez]

wtf is with the giant sword stuck in the ground?

[Allen Walker]

Meh, looks cool I guess but nothing really amazing.

Sure I'll buy it, play it, enjoy it, but it doesnt look like anything that will be addicting.

[Xion]

its completely understandable to have a first reaction...but lets not come even try to conclusions about a game we have seen/know hardly anything about.

i for one think it looks interesting from what ive seen and heard.. i will continue to keep an eye on the game and its progression.

[Desi]

wtf is with the giant sword stuck in the ground?
FFVII and Golden Sun got away with giant swords being stuck in the ground!

Probably a ancient relic to mark a battle site from long ago. The concept art looks nifty like comic book style of coloring.

[Xion]

FFVII and Golden Sun got away with giant swords being stuck in the ground!

Probably a ancient relic to mark a battle site from long ago. The concept art looks nifty like comic book style of coloring.


"Each city we saw had its own "Remnant." In the context of the game, this is a huge artifact that entire cities are built around. In the first city we go to, there's a huge sword in the ground whose hilt juts into sky for miles. The second city had a huge dragon as their "Remnant."

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/787/787050p1.html

[Desi]

See! I am a genius! Golden Sun still had a huge sword that sticks itself in the ground though (Ragnarok random special). Fun times.

I still stand by my statement that the JP character looks like Face A1 for Hume males in FFXI and as long as it isn't Drakengard I'll be alright.

[Firewolf]

whats this game all about

[Allen Walker]

whats this game all about

Research FTW

[Desi]

Research FTW
Um
I might pick one of these games ta EB because I'm in a sort of RPG mood. What is the gameplay style like ?
Aw man, don't be a hypocrite!

Anyway Firewolf we don't know yet. A large scale action-rpg with a soldier morale system is all we know.

[Allen Walker]

Dude, what the heck man? I made that second reply in the Star Ocean thread. Why are you posting it here?

[Desi]

Well because you could have done some research on Star Ocean...

Ya really I know. Anywho, The Last Remnant has been struck by Cero. No blood in the JP version.

[Firewolf]

dynasty warriors meets final fantasy interesting

[Flint]

Surely the best thing about this game is that it doesn't have the words 'Final' and 'Fantasy' in the title? Nice to see an actual brand new original game from Square instead of their recent run of FF spin-offs/cash-ins.

[Misschoco]

dynasty warriors meets final fantasy interesting

indeed i was waiting for a ff variation :rolleyes:

[Desi]

I give them the best regards hopefully they turned a new leaf. Now I may not want this to be a franchise but I am happy to see more then a remake and spin-off of their three or four main series.

[Firewolf]

its a shame its a turned based not like dynasty warrrior gameplay

[Desi]

Well I don't mind if it is turn-based because I don't want them to try something they don't really understand and get Drakengard results. Let them take it a step at a time.

[mochaccino]

This seems like it will be good, but I won't be so hyped up until I know more about it, or until the time it's going to come out... which won't be until 2050. >.>

[Desi]

I want to see the gameplay demo they showed this week. Other then some slowdown and corny lines I heard only good things.

[Firewolf]

most likely we'll have to wait till tgs

[[teehee]

I want to see the gameplay demo they showed this week. Other then some slowdown and corny lines I heard only good things.
lolz. Me too, I can't wait for this game.

[Desi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/82132_iup381875_122_530lo.jpg
Some scans stolen from Neogaf.

[soul]

The team that works on The Last Remnant has been revealed:

· Director: Hiroshi Takai
· Chief Artist: Kimihiko Miyamae
· Events: Kouji Kobayashi
· Composer: Tsuyoshi Sekito
· Producer: Nobuyuki Ueda
· Exec. Producer: Akitoshi Kawazu
· Art Producer: Yusuke Naora

Yet another scan from Famitsu that confirms the female character as Irina Skyes (also contains a new image of her):

http://www.lastremnant.info/media/scans/index.php?id=10

[Desi]

Her name is Sykes, related to the main character. Sister or cousin I would guess. Naora as art producer? Probably get stuck doing enviroments again.

[soul]

Her name is Sykes, related to the main character. Sister or cousin I would guess. Naora as art producer? Probably get stuck doing enviroments again.

Irina is Rush's sister. She lived carefree life in Eulam with Rush until she was kidnapped by a mysterious organization.

According to Game Informer that's how the game starts.

[Desi]

Yeah that is where I got the idea of corny text from. When they were describing the gameplay demo at the SE conference. "Where is she? I msut find her"

[Firewolf]

how about the second character is there anything new on him

[CloudX]

This game really looks hella intense and awesome, i can't wait to see video footage!

[[teehee]

New screens :D

http://lastremnant.net/post/the-last-remnant-official-site-music-ripped.html

http://lastremnant.net/post/two-new-the-last-remnant-screenshots-and-artwork.html

[Allen Walker]

Check out the current issue of Gameinformer. A lot of details on TRL was revealed in it..

[Desi]

I suppose these were from the Game Informer but since the internet owns paper here is a link to the new screens from Jeux-france: http://www.jeux-france.com/news20371_the-last-remnant-tout-en-couleurs.html

Yes Firewolf, they do seem to be neglecting The Conquerer a lot. But they love to abuse my name and show hume face number one.

[Xion]

Holy Sweetness!!!!!!!!!!:w00t:

[ozonez]

Looks awesome altho noway would that sword stay in the ground. lol

[Allen Walker]

Ugh! The Conqueror looks like Vayne from FF12. D:

Sorry I just cant stand that game.

[Desi]

Ugh! The Conqueror looks like Vayne from FF12. D:


He looks nothing like Vayne from FFXII, unless you change his whole face when you look at him. Now he can be based a little on Vayne physically (since Rush is hume face 1 from FFXI) but other then that I think you are blinded by the long hair. Now pictures of the world itself does remind me of twelve.

edit: New screens from Jeux-france: http://www.jeux-france.com/news20456_the-last-remnant-a-l-affiche.html

[Allen Walker]

Actually the characters look a little similar if you judge the pics carefully

Vayne
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/25/Final_Fantasy_XII-Vayne_Solidor.png

Conquerer
http://lastremnant.net/characters/theconquerorthelastremnant.jpg

Notice how their faces are similar and noses are the same? If you cant, its your fault. :/

[Desi]

So you saying he has a jew nose? The hair is similar.

[Allen Walker]

I just think they have the same face. :/

[Desi]

IGN has a teaser trailer up, sexy yes? I still say Hume face 1 though, flat areas, and sharp edges but sexy still. http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/904/904859/vids_1.html

Source: IGN and NeoGaf

[Allen Walker]

Nice trailer.

It'll be interesting to find out how the gameplay works.

[Kitmitsu]

Very sexy. It's odd that they faded out at each of the gameplay bits though. I wish they made it clearer what's going on.

[Desi]

It is using some turn-based system. I suppose a semi-TBS/SRPG system with a hit range.

[Desi]

Website is officially up: http://na.square-enix.com/remnant/

They upped it in the middle of the night to catch me off guard, which they did.

Source: Kotaku, bastards I should have found it.

[Momo]

Thanks for the Link Desi XD I didnt even hear about this one yet O.o;

[Desi]

FTR made notice of three new scans of The Last Remnant from juex-france

http://www.jeux-france.com/news21774_the-last-remnant-trois-de-plus.html

[Desi]

Shameless Bump!

Oh shit the Conqueror has a BEARD!! I haven't been this happy since I got one of my own!
Source: NeoGaf

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/lastrem1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/lastrem2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/lastrem3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/lastrem4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/lastrem5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Marsalis/lastrem6.jpg

[Lifrasthir]

:ohmy: OMG! He does have a beard!

Those are awesome! :D

[Lifrasthir]

Double post! :D

I just noticed...in the new trailer, there's one point during the gameplay scenes where an enemy begins to spew red stuff. Was this game supposed to be......bloody? (Yes I'm slow and uninformed. -.- Don't hate me.)

[Desi]

Double post! :D

I just noticed...in the new trailer, there's one point during the gameplay scenes where an enemy begins to spew red stuff. Was this game supposed to be......bloody? (Yes I'm slow and uninformed. -.- Don't hate me.)The North American version yeah but not the Japanese version. So the trailer points to the NA version used though the voice overs gave it away.

[Xion]

Trailer rendered in real-time on Xbox 360

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25177.html

Screencaps:

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6880/thelastremnanttgs07traitg0.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8516/thelastremnanttgs07trairv8.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3824/thelastremnanttgs07traiyz2.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4180/thelastremnanttgs07traikn8.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/456/thelastremnanttgs07traikh9.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7527/thelastremnanttgs07traijg1.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9421/thelastremnanttgs07traiac9.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5070/thelastremnanttgs07traizi5.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4474/thelastremnanttgs07trailt4.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1047/thelastremnanttgs07traiik5.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5917/thelastremnanttgs07trailz1.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9056/thelastremnanttgs07traizf3.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7156/thelastremnanttgs07traidn5.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7669/thelastremnanttgs07traigh3.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1579/thelastremnanttgs07traiyh1.jpg

[Kitmitsu]

How do you know its on the 360?

EDIT: ^^ Dante says

[Desi]

Jesus, Naora's art and that beard just make me want to do naughty things.

[Lifrasthir]

The North American version yeah but not the Japanese version. So the trailer points to the NA version used though the voice overs gave it away.

Sweet. I wasn't exactly sure though. 'Cause it seemed to show up only in one scene of gameplay.

[Slim__Cognito]

game looks awesome except for the extremely mundane/ overused main character design. The conquerer looks pretty kick ass though

[Anima]

I think this game looks simply amazing! I love it already. ^^ I love the ending where the Conqueror just rips the door off its hinges with no problem at all. lol

Btw can someone rips the audio off the new TGS trailer for me? I've looked around but can't find any site that did that. I love the music in it so much...must..put..it on my mp3 player..@-@

[deceptacon]

the guy with the patch reminds me of gippal with long hair !

[Lifrasthir]

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5070/thelastremnanttgs07traizi5.jpg


WTF that's a female!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *slaps self* Man, was I the only one that missed this?

[deceptacon]

i meant the 9th pic down, the one in red ?

[Lifrasthir]

While browsing the Last Remnant's website I found some new stuff....I think.

First:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o269/Untouchable_Memories/LRblah.png
They have named this guy David Nassau. Unfortunately I don't have any more information than that 'cause the North American site won't let me view it 'cause I'm too young or something. <_< And 'cause I can't read Japanese.

Second: They added new wallpaper. ^_^

Third: http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o269/Untouchable_Memories/TheLRRemnant1.jpg
There's a picture of one of the remnants.

[The Whaler]

WTF that's a female!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *slaps self* Man, was I the only one that missed this?
You saw the boobies didn't you?? xD

I think this game looks pretty promising

[Lifrasthir]

You saw the boobies didn't you?? xD

I think this game looks pretty promising

Lol, yeah. -.- Just randomly looking at the armour.

I think this'll be a pretty promising game as well. I'm totally excited about it. I'm in love with the music. :wub:

[The Whaler]

Yeah the music does sound awesome and the graphics and gameplay look ace

[Lifrasthir]

Yeah the music does sound awesome and the graphics and gameplay look ace

I. LOVE. THE. MUSIC!!!!! :wub::wub: xD Lol. The hair on some of the characters like David Nassau look real oily and clumped to me though...

[The Whaler]

Yeah they might smoothen it out though maybe seeing as it is still being developed
The Gippal look a like looks kinda cool though

[Lifrasthir]

Yeah they might smoothen it out though maybe seeing as it is still being developed
The Gippal look a like looks kinda cool though

David Nassau?
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4474/thelastremnanttgs07trailt4.jpg

[The Whaler]

haha
oh yeah xD
I like his look actually
First time I've ever heard of suck a Westerner kind of name in an SE game
Well technically David is a Hebrew name
But still....
*is slow*

[Lifrasthir]

haha
oh yeah xD
I like his look actually
First time I've ever heard of suck a Westerner kind of name in an SE game
Well technically David is a Hebrew name
But still....
*is slow*

Yeah, I thought it was strange too. I was like: "Of all the names, it had to be...David." xD Oh well. I suppose the "Nassau" makes up for "David."
I like his outfit. :D

[The Whaler]

Yeah me too
I like the style of the clothing in the game

[Desi]

I like his name. Much better then Rush.

[The Whaler]

haha yeah I like the name David
Just seemed kinda strange seeing as the other strange names SE has come up with for their characters

[Lifrasthir]

I like his name. Much better then Rush.

My thoughts exactly. xD I mean, is there anyone in the real world with the name "Rush?"

[The Whaler]

Probably xD
But if so, chances are they get beat up alot

[Alice]

Wow, this game looks pretty good considering what I thought at first. Actually I didn't really give it any thought considering all I have been focusing on lately is FFXIII, VersusXIII, etc.

I just may have to add it to my extremely long *Must have these games* list.

P.S. And...David? That's...strange. Amazing that a simple name can be strange... :/

[The Whaler]

hahaha yeah I know XD
Used to the weird FF names they usually come up with

[Dark Vincent]

David Nassau got a nice ring to it I guess. Nassau is the name of an important colonizer in my country's history XP

[Exire]

Really? Almost sounds a little French. Maybe depending on how you say the last name it can sound like NASA. Probably if a british person tried to say it. But then it would be more like Nausau. I should just stop. XD

Well I haven't really checked this game out. I've heard it a number of times but haven't seen what the big deal about it is. Just because its a Square Enix game that's not FF or a good Square Enix game that isn't FF? I feel people will be absolutely enthralled with getting an official name of a new FF character, but not so much from just another SE title. Unless David happens to be the only information on the game. =p

[Desi]

I am more interested in this then FFXIII or V XIII.

Mostly because of the battle system with talks of tactical combat. The game is already playable with a release date around the corner. Not to mention being released in Japan and North America at the same time, no wonder this has caught the interest of some.

[Lifrasthir]

I am more interested in this then FFXIII or V XIII.

Mostly because of the battle system with talks of tactical combat. The game is already playable with a release date around the corner. Not to mention being released in Japan and North America at the same time, no wonder this has caught the interest of some.

Same here. :nod:

[Blu Ray Disc]

Ah. I'm interested in this, but not enough to make me want it more than FF13. It looks like to me, a mix between Dynasty Warriors, and Drakengard. But with much better gameplay... It looks so refined.
I would definitely like to play this. When is it coming out? I think I remember seeing Feb 2008.

[SinirothXIII]

When is it coming out? I think I remember seeing Feb 2008.

WHAT!? Please tell me this is true? Last I heard it had a long ass time to come, I thought it was like late 2008 or something?

Also, about the name David, I like it, seeing as it's my middle name. But it does sound different than most names they come up with. Also, about the name Rush, what's wrong with that name? I like the name Rush Sykes.

Anyway, I'm very excited about this game. The gameplay looks epic with the giant battles. I have very high hopes for this game.

[Desi]

Also, about the name Rush, what's wrong with that name? I like the name Rush Sykes.

What is wrong with Rush?

-Rush is a type of speedy movement, might as well named the retard sprint
-Sykes is my last name and this fool is doing it a disservice
-Name your kid Rush, yeah see.

[ryuzaki89]

I would definitely like to play this. When is it coming out? I think I remember seeing Feb 2008.

Square-Enix said Spring 2008 but I think it might get pushed to Q3 of '08. Anyways GDC is right around the corner and we should be getting some more info. on the Last Remnant!:D

[Desi]

New Last Remnant video shown at the Xbox360 RPG conference. Available from the Marketplace (japanese only?).

YouTube - XBOX360 RPG THE LAST REMNANT PV

The Conqueror masturbates all over my face!

[Interficio Nocte]

Looks good. I am more interested mow than I was before, but, I will just continue waiting.

[Hextan]

this is annoying because people are saying that it will come out for Xbox 360 first. I'm thinking it might be people are thinking that because of this event, you know they were the first to announce it. Even so, if this is true then so much for simultaneous world wide release the games should be released at the same time for both systems.

[Desi]

It still releases in EU/JP/NA regions at the same time. The 360 version will be out first though. That was confirmed at Microsoft's RPG event.

[Kitmitsu]

It still releases in EU/JP/NA regions at the same time. The 360 version will be out first though. That was confirmed at Microsoft's RPG event.

So Square-Enix's strategy of reaching more people faster is to make it a timed exclusive?...wow. Yoichi Wada is such an ass. I was actually considering getting this game.

[Xion]

So Square-Enix's strategy of reaching more people faster is to make it a timed exclusive?...wow. Yoichi Wada is such an ass. I was actually considering getting this game.


no kitmitsu, it became a timed exclusive because of the difficult development of Unreal Engine on PS3.,..they needed the extra time to create a quality product on PS3 so they choose to release the 360 version when ready and take the needed time to finish it on PS3.

check out this TV AD

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/37441.html