Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The important thing to understand is that this is a collector’s release built around Front Mission 3, not a separate game asking you to learn a new version of it. You put the PlayStation disc in because you want to play Front Mission 3; the rest of the package is there to make the purchase feel more special.

That makes the first impression unusually straightforward. There is no pile of bonus material competing for your attention before you reach the game. The disc remains the center of the experience, which is exactly right for a package carrying the Square Millennium Collection name.

If you already know you want Front Mission 3, this edition adds a tangible reward to that decision. If your interest begins and ends with playing the game, the extras will not change that experience enough to be the deciding factor. Treat them as collector value, not as a reason to expect a different playthrough.

Graphics

The most distinctive images in this release are the three miniature metal Wanzer figures included in the box. They give the collection a physical focal point that a standard PlayStation case simply cannot match, and they are the extra most likely to earn permanent shelf space.

Story

This package does not try to retell or expand the story of Front Mission 3 through separate printed material. The game itself carries the narrative weight, while the collectible items sit beside it as memorabilia.

That restraint works in the collection’s favor. Nothing here distracts from the fact that you are buying a game first, rather than a box of merchandise with a disc attached.

The downside is equally plain: if you are hoping for story-focused bonuses, this release’s appeal rests elsewhere. Its extras are physical keepsakes, not additional narrative context.

Overall Experience

The Square Millennium Collection version feels like a product from an era when a special edition could be a big box full of odd, charming objects. A wallet, two keychain items, and a mini flashlight are not essentials, but they give the release character. The metal Wanzer miniatures are the real prize.

For a dedicated Front Mission fan, the payoff is easy to see: you receive the game in a package designed to be kept, displayed, and remembered. The assortment is eclectic rather than lavish, which makes it feel more like a curated souvenir box than a prestige edition.

I would recommend this version to collectors, Square enthusiasts, and anyone who gets genuine pleasure from physical game ephemera. If you only want access to Front Mission 3, the extras are pleasant rather than necessary. If you want a conversation-piece edition of it, this is exactly the kind of release that makes collecting feel worthwhile.

Retro Replay Score

7/10