{"product_id":"front-mission-nintendo-ds-very-good","title":"Front Mission - Nintendo DS (Very Good)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Mission is presented in Very Good condition, with the original OEM case, artwork, manual, and cartridge all showing excellent overall presentation. This copy also includes the Registration Card, Nintendo DS Health \u0026amp; Safety Precautions Booklet, and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet, adding to its completeness. A particularly nice copy of this tactical RPG and a great addition to a Nintendo DS collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM\/Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also included; Registration Card, Nintendo DS Health \u0026amp; Safety Precautions Booklet, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Steel giants clash, missiles tear across the battlefield, and a bitter war threatens to consume an entire island! In \u003cstrong\u003eFront Mission\u003c\/strong\u003e, the year is 2090, and tensions between two powerful military alliances have erupted into open conflict on Huffman Island. Follow former soldier \u003cstrong\u003eRoyd Clive\u003c\/strong\u003e as he joins the Canyon Crows mercenary unit, searching for answers about his missing fiancée amid a dangerous web of military secrets and political intrigue. This \u003cstrong\u003eturn-based tactical role-playing game (Tactical RPG) for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e puts you in command of heavily armed walking war machines known as Wanzers, where every decision carries battlefield consequences.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Forget ordinary tanks—your greatest weapons are towering, fully customizable combat machines! Build and equip your own \u003cstrong\u003eWanzers\u003c\/strong\u003e by combining interchangeable bodies, arms, legs, computers, and weapon systems, creating specialized units for different tactical situations. Outfit your squad with machine guns, missile launchers, shotguns, and devastating melee weapons, then deploy them across grid-based battlefields where terrain, positioning, and careful planning determine the outcome. With \u003cstrong\u003eindividual mech-part targeting\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can disable an enemy's weapon arm, cripple its mobility, or destroy its body outright. This physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers deep military strategy with satisfying mechanical customization.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Two opposing armies. Two sides of the same war. Experience the conflict from dramatically different perspectives through \u003cstrong\u003edual story campaigns\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Royd Clive of the Oceania Cooperative Union (O.C.U.) and Kevin Greenfield of the United Continental States (U.C.S.). Between missions, visit military shops to upgrade your machines, recruit additional pilots, and enter the \u003cstrong\u003eArena\u003c\/strong\u003e to earn extra funds for your next deployment. The Nintendo DS edition expands the original adventure with additional missions, characters, equipment, and touchscreen controls. For longtime Square Enix fans and tactical RPG enthusiasts, Front Mission delivers a compelling combination of military drama, strategic combat, and remarkably detailed mech customization.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLead \u003cstrong\u003eRoyd Clive or Kevin Greenfield\u003c\/strong\u003e through two opposing campaigns set during the Second Huffman Conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustomize \u003cstrong\u003eWanzers\u003c\/strong\u003e with interchangeable limbs, weapons, computers, and backpacks for specialized combat roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTarget enemy \u003cstrong\u003earms, legs, or bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e to disable weapons, restrict movement, or destroy opposing machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommand turn-based battles using terrain, unit positioning, missile range, and coordinated squad attacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnter the \u003cstrong\u003eArena\u003c\/strong\u003e to challenge rival pilots, earn prize money, and finance powerful mechanical upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded DS missions\u003c\/strong\u003e, additional equipment, and New Game+ options for further tactical challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFront Mission\u003c\/strong\u003e originated on Japan's Super Famicom in 1995, introducing Square's distinctive blend of \u003cstrong\u003emilitary science fiction and tactical RPG combat\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the original game did not receive an official North American release until this Nintendo DS adaptation arrived in October 2007. Based on the expanded 2003 PlayStation edition known as \u003cem\u003eFront Mission 1st\u003c\/em\u003e, the DS version includes both the O.C.U. and U.C.S. campaigns, additional missions, and appearances by characters from other entries in the franchise. The series was created by \u003cstrong\u003eToshiro Tsuchida\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the original game's music featured contributions from composers Yoko Shimomura and Noriko Matsueda, giving this handheld release a direct connection to Square's celebrated 1990s RPG era.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square Enix\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone 10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 662248907130\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8997\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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