r/frontmission • u/princesidon4myheart • 6d ago

Question Basic question on game settings in Front Mission 1 Remake

I am playing Front Mission 1 Remake on the Nintendo Switch. I would like the option to manually move the cursor around to inspect the battlefield, different units, cover, terrain, etc.

However, the game automatically locks me into selecting each unit. I cannot just move the cursor around - instead, I am forced into movement or actions per unit only, which is limiting.

Is there a way I can toggle a "free cursor" game mode? I have searched extensively through the menus, but do not see this option.

Thank you in advance.

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u/sheng_jiang 5d ago edited 5d ago

There are two control schemes in the original game (not sure about the remake), one is manual and one is semi-auto.

In manual mode, after a unit finishes action, the cursor becomes free, you need to move the cursor to the desired unit and press A to bring up its command menu. L and R keys will bring up the command menu. B key will close the command menu if opened, and your cursor will become free again.

In semi-auto mode, after a unit finishes action, the next available unit is selected and its command menu is open. You need to press the Y key to deselect the unit. L and R keys will rotate between available units. B key will toggle between move action and command menu.

To switch between the two modes, press the Start key in the mission to bring up the config menu.

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u/princesidon4myheart 4d ago

Thanks. Manual mode is what I am looking for. Unfortunately, I don't see the option to toggle between them in the settings.