


Rather than being played out on a grid-based map and using a turn-based structure, battles takes place in real-time on full 3D maps. Gameplay Īs a real-time strategy spin-off, the gameplay of Front Mission Alternative differs from the tactical role-playing game entries of the numbered Front Mission titles. Unlike other Front Mission titles, Front Mission Alternative is the precursor to the serialized storyline and features a completely standalone story and cast of characters. Front Mission Alternative is the second spin-off entry and the fourth entry overall in the Front Mission series.

Front Mission Alternative is a real-time tactics video game developed and published by Square, and was released in Japan on December 18, 1997.
