Last Remnant dated for PC

By Robert Purchese Published 20 February, 2009

PS3 version still lost in fantasy land.

Square Enix has set a 20th March release date for The Last Remnant on PC.

The desktop version of the JRPG adds a choice of Japanese or English voice-overs, better character animations, and the option for multiple leaders to form unions.

We're told that gameplay will be faster during battles, too. Quite the claim. And one we hope extends to loading times.

But will any of this help Last Remnant improve on the Xbox 360 version that launched last November? We're not so sure, which is a shame, as the strategical elements under the hood are very accomplished.

Incidentally, there's still no word on a date for the PS3 version of Last Remnant. But we're checking this out with Square Enix now.

Head over to our Last Remnant review to read our thoughts.

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About Robert Purchese

Bertie is Eurogamer's Senior Staff Writer. When he's not hunting down news stories he's often found playing with his kids or gabbling about fantasy games and strange online worlds.

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Comments (16) Latest comment 3 years ago

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  • Widge #1 3 years ago

    I'm thinking of getting a new GPU for my PC and might actually invest in this rather than waiting around for a PS3 version.

  • Les #2 3 years ago

    @ Widge

    For real? Based on what I've read it doesn't really sound like a must-buy.

  • Phanger #3 3 years ago

    It's clear that Microsoft has something with this to do... why would it be released to both PS3 and PC first otherwise, and not a single word about the PS3 version? ;)

  • Machetazo #4 3 years ago

    Say it ain't so! You believe that the nefarious Microsoft Money Hat could really have struck again? D: It continues its reign of terror!

  • Silent-Hal #5 3 years ago

    I hope this sees the light of day on PS3 eventually. Even if it isn't the best JRPG this gen (I'd give that title to Valkyria Chronciles), it's better than nothing. Though I'd prefer a PS3 version of Star Ocean 4 than this TBH.

  • chris_ace #6 3 years ago

    Post deleted at 11:55:13 13-12-2011

  • UncleLou #7 3 years ago

    For real? Based on what I've read it doesn't really sound like a must-buy.

    I don't think he meant there's a direct relation between upgrading his PC and buying TLR.

  • clean515 #8 3 years ago

    Dont expect too much you pc gamers... Really shitty game.

  • Diomedes #9 3 years ago

    Square is carving their own tomb.

  • dominalien #10 3 years ago

    Why is this in the PS3 section? Isn't it about the PC, in the end?

  • Widge #11 3 years ago

    I'm not getting a new graphics card just for THIS! I just got a new monitor and stuff like Left 4 Dead is having issues at full resolution. Considering jumping back into PC gaming anyway.

  • IneptPercy #12 3 years ago

    If you are on a budget and already have a reasonable PC then you can get a 4830 for less than £100 which should give better than the consoles, I got giddy and got a 1GB 4870 myself.

  • hiddenranbir #13 3 years ago

    Easily owned the Benchmark tool.

    Edited by 1 at 21/02/09 @ 11:33

  • menage #14 3 years ago

    PS3 owners should be glad they're not suckered into this. It's freaking terrible.

  • GamesConnoisseur #15 3 years ago

    PS3 shouldnt worry too much about missing this game, some great ideas but let down but horrible texturing pops in and overall design left a lot to be desired!

    Still interesting that this is not appearing on PS3...would it be to do with?

    a) MS exclusive deal with Square-Enix which previously had a love-in with Sony and a percentage of company is owned by them?!!
    b) PS3 is a heck to program for and Square-Enix knowing the payback would be poor due to critical acclaim not given
    c) Other reasons?!

  • Notez #16 3 years ago

    Well I am going to have to go against the flow and say I've enjoyed Last Remnant quite a bit despite the horrible slowdowns in battles. It just takes a LONG time to get better from the start. If they do a proper PC conversion and really add the option to speed up battles, it might become enjoyable to many more people. But you need to like turn based battles obviously.