Front Mission 3

Turn-based tactical RPG where you pilot customizable mechs called wanzers through a branching military conspiracy. Set in 2112 Japan, you're Kazuki, a test pilot caught up in explosions, thefts, and factional accusations after a routine delivery goes sideways. One early choice splits the campaign into two distinct storylines—each following different scientists and revealing separate angles on the same conspiracy. Combat plays out on grid maps where positioning and mech loadouts matter. Between missions you recruit pilots, swap mech parts (weapons, armor, legs), and chase leads across Japan and beyond. The dual-scenario structure means a second playthrough shows you what the other side was doing. If you want mech customization depth and don't mind 1999 pacing, this delivers.