Left Alive

Set in the Front Mission series, the story follows several individuals trying to survive amidst a surprise invasion of one country into another, along the way helping civilians to safety and to stop destruction and damage by mechanized war machines. Originally conceived as a strategy game, it gained more action elements as development proceeded, and ultimately became the first survival game in the Front Mission series. Some characters were conceived prior to the game's planning, and many changes to their appearances and ages occurred as the story was solidified. Left Alive is a primarily stealth-based third-person shooter, with survival game elements as well. Players spend most of their time trying to evade enemies and create improvised weapons when stealth fails or is not an option. Activities include guiding survivors to safe houses, crafting weapons, and planning the takedown of wanzers. Other players who did not survive a game stage exist in a players play through and their bodies can be searched for equipment. Players occasionally have the opportunity to take control of Wanzers and do great damage to their enemies.