The Last Remnant™ (2009)

Developer: Square Enix
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 4,131 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, turn-based tactical RPG where squad compositions and positioning matter in large-scale fantasy battles.

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What players say

Players praise the unique squad-based combat system but find the protagonist annoying and the story average. A cult classic with a distinct feel, though some find it too quirky for their taste.

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