Wild Arms 5
Developed for the series' 10th anniversary, Wild Arms 5 follows a group of young travelers as they fight for their dying country. Players guide the ragtag group of heroines through a 3D world of adventure and combat. While jumping, sliding and stomping through the environment to reach the main objective, players can also participate in mini-games and side quests to earn money and rare items. Although the story revolves around new characters, the HEX combat system returns and several familiar avatars make guest appearances in the game. The dueling pistol makes its debut in Wild Arms 5, allowing players to shoot different bullets to solve puzzles located throughout the adventure.
Story
Like every game in the Wild Arms series, Wild Arms 5 is set on the world of Filgaia. The humans are currently ruled by the Veruni, an alien race that landed on Filgaia 100 years ago. Dean Stark, the protagonist of the story, lives in a remote village, far away from all the turmoil. He dreams of one day leaving the village to pursue his dream of becoming a golem hunter, someone who digs up ancient robots like his idol Nightburn. In the mountains, Dean and his childhood friend Rebecca see a golem's arm fall from the sky and land in a cave right in front of them. When they enter the cave, they find a girl curled up in the golem's hand. The girl only remembers two things: her name (Avril) and the words Johnny Appleseed. After receiving the two ARMs (special weapons) she was holding, Dean, along with Avril and Rebecca, decide to go on an adventure to find out what the words "Johnny Appleseed" really mean. In the meantime, a revolt has begun within the Veruni government. A man named Volsung has overthrown the leader of the Radical Faction, the arch-enemy of the more peaceful Moderate Faction, claiming that his violent actions are necessary for the survival of the Veruni.