Front Mission 3: Remake Launches on Nintendo Switch Amid Criticism Over AI-Generated Art Assets

Front Mission 3: Remake, developed by Forever Entertainment in collaboration with Megapixel Studios, released today, June 26, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch.

The highly anticipated remake aims to bring the classic tactical RPG from the original PlayStation era to both new and returning players.

However, its launch excitement has quickly given way to disappointment among dedicated fans of the Front Mission series, primarily due to the game's extensive use of AI-generated and AI-upscaled art assets. The remake revisits the acclaimed 1999 PlayStation classic, offering modernized gameplay and graphical enhancements.

Yet, recent reports highlight that these enhancements have dramatically altered the visual identity of the game.

RPGSite's Cullen Black, who provided coverage and a comparative review for Nintendo Insider, showcased several examples of the new visuals.

According to Black, Forever Entertainment and Megapixel Studios, known for their work on Front Mission 1st: Remake, appear to have processed all of the game’s original 2D art assets through an upscaling algorithm intended to clean up and modernize the graphics. Black’s analysis compared introductory environments and character portraits from both the original and the remake.

The differences are striking: some images bear little resemblance to their 1999 counterparts.

The AI-driven updates have, in some cases, significantly changed the look and feel of the game’s iconic imagery.

This visual shift is particularly noticeable in character portraits, backgrounds, and landing pages.

Limb proportions are sometimes inaccurate, shadows appear unnaturally, and new elements introduced by the upscaling process stand out awkwardly against the established art style.

In one notable case, a background image appears to merge a car and a plane into a single, nonsensical object.

Even weapon designs look distorted, with blended details that detract from the clarity expected in a remaster. Feedback from fans has been overwhelmingly negative, citing concerns about the preservation of artistic intent and the overall visual quality.

Many in the community feel that the use of AI-generated assets undermines the legacy of the original Front Mission 3, which enjoys a cult following thanks to its distinctive art direction and compelling tactical gameplay.

Previous remakes in the series have faced controversy as well: Front Mission 1st: Remake was criticized for sluggish controls and uninspired direction, while Front Mission 2: Remake (developed by another studio) suffered from localization issues.

The new Front Mission 3: Remake only adds to these concerns with its reliance on automated visual upscaling. Forever Entertainment, the publisher behind several Nintendo Switch remakes including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, is now facing renewed scrutiny from both critics and franchise fans.

As user feedback continues to accumulate across Nintendo eShop and social media platforms, the discussion underscores ongoing industry concerns about AI’s role in game preservation and artistic integrity. Front Mission 3: Remake is now available for download on the Nintendo eShop.

Our editorial team is preparing a full review to examine both gameplay fidelity and the impact of these visual changes.

For long-time fans and new players alike, this release will undoubtedly prompt deeper conversations about modernization, preservation, and the future of classic game remakes.

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