This game is rated ESRB: Teen for Mild Language, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes and Use of Alcohol and Tobacco.
Wild Arms 5 is a Japanese role-playing game developed by Media.Vision for PlayStation 2, released in 2006 to mark the series' tenth anniversary. The story centers on a new cast of young travelers attempting to save a deteriorating world, though familiar faces from earlier entries appear in cameo roles. Exploration takes place across a fully three-dimensional environment where movement options such as jumping, sliding, and stomping factor into navigation and puzzle-solving. A newly introduced dual-pistol mechanic lets players fire different bullet types to overcome environmental challenges scattered throughout the adventure. Combat retains the HEX battle system carried over from previous entries in the series. Beyond the main narrative, side quests and mini-games offer opportunities to earn currency and rare items. Despite the shift to an entirely new principal cast, the game maintains the series' established blend of science-fantasy setting and action-influenced RPG systems.
Like every game in the Wild Arms series, Wild Arms 5 takes place on the world of Filgaia. Humans are currently being ruled over by the Veruni, an alien race that landed on Filgaia 100 years ago. Dean Stark, the protagonist of the story, lives in a secluded village away from all the turmoil. He dreams of one day leaving the village to pursue his dream of becoming a Golem Hunter, someone who excavates ancient robots, like his idol Nightburn. While in the mountains, Dean and his childhood friend Rebecca spot a Golem's arm fall from the sky and land in a cave just in front of them. Upon entering the cave, they find a girl curled up within the Golem's hand. The girl only remembers two things, her name (Avril), and the words Johnny Appleseed. After receiving the pair of ARMs (special guns) she was holding, Dean, along with Avril and Rebecca, decides to embark on an adventure to find out what the words "Johnny Appleseed" really mean. Meanwhile, a revolt has begun within the Veruni government. A man named Volsung has overthrown the leader of the Radical faction, sworn enemies of the more peaceful Moderater faction, claiming that his violent actions are necessary for the survival of the Veruni.
