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[Jubern]

Speaking personal music tastes here, I think I prefer the new version mostly because the background periodic rhythmic part of the original is mostly absent, which I never cared for much. (difficult to describe what I am referring to)

I know which part you mean, and that's my favorite part of the song. T_T

I see what he meant too and I LOVED that part :/
Good remix, but because of that I feel that something is lacking.

 

[DJIzana]

And people are asking for a FFVII remake... lololol... Obviously the original track was way better imo.

It's certainly not as good as the original but it isn't too bad for what it is. It just doesn't have that... spark that the original had.

 

[Famassu]

New track is better and it's really not THAT different. I thought they had, like, changed the original into dubstep or something, based on some of the responses here.

 

[AlphaDragoon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drw1dfxPaq0



Nothing great but still something about the HD remaster.

Uh that's fucking amazing.

 

[Banzai]

It's really not that bad. The only thing missing is that beat or whatever others have mentioned.
I prefer the original, too, but I'm sure I'll eventually like this theme just as much. Once they release the gorram game!

 

[wmlk]

It seems Japanese composers always go for that "emotional" kick in the music, usually performed by strings.

I just don't think it was necessary for Besaid Island. It would have done nicely with a lively tune like the original. Maybe if this was similar to a sequel and there was a revisit or something then that would make sense for the new song. I just think the violin is overwrought in this instance.

Sure sounds nice, though.

 

[Valnen]

Shit.

This is a nice version of the song, and it's not objectively horrible, but it *absolutely should not replace the original in-game*. Not the same mood whatsoever.

It would be nice if they gave the option to use the original soundtrack when playing the game. New version of the song feels a lot less, hm, upbeat?

 

[GreenMakoEyes]

wow.. really like this new version. Very lovely.. and it makes me want to play the HD Remaster NOW!

 

[Persona7]

I know which part you mean, and that's my favorite part of the song. T_T

Yeah, that is what is missing from every single youtube cover and the updated version of the song.

The original version of the song fit that specific section of the game perfectly.

 

[Magicpaint]

I prefer the original but this isn't bad at all, though it evokes an almost entirely different vibe.

 

[AlphaSnake]

I don't mind the remixes to be honest.

I just want the goddamned game already.

 

[Antilurker77]

So far these remixes have been pretty bad. How disappointing.

 

[AmanoBuff]

New screen of the games. They are at 650px × 366px resolution. Not sure if they are just downscaled or if they are Vita screens at sub-native res.

A lot more at Gematsu: http://gematsu.com/gallery/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster/october-27-2013/

 

[Bladenic]

Faces look A LOT better. Thank Yevon.

 

[ascii42]

Looks good, but 650x366 would be very disappointing if that is what the game runs at.

 

[Kagari]

Looks good, but 650x366 would be very disappointing if that is what the game runs at.

....
it doesn't, SE has just been super weird about posting full resolution screenshots for every single one of their games lately.

 

[Seda]

Looks good, but 650x366 would be very disappointing if that is what the game runs at.

Square Enix is sort of notorious for releasing screens lower than the resolution they actually run at.

 

[Squire]

Faves look A LOT better. Thank Yevon.

They really really do. So glad they delayed it.

 

[Valnen]

Auron's character model is really really good.

 

[AmanoBuff]

Faves look A LOT better. Thank Yevon.

Auron's character model is really really good.

Completely agree.

....
it doesn't, SE has just been super weird about posting full resolution screenshots for every single one of their games lately.

Square Enix is sort of notorious for releasing screens lower than the resolution they actually run at.

Thanks! That's good to know. Sadly many Vita games are sub-native resolution, so I thought this might be the case as well. Hopefully it is not.

 

[Vashetti]

....
it doesn't, SE has just been super weird about posting full resolution screenshots for every single one of their games lately.

Can you confirm the Vita versions are 960x544, Kagari?

Any weird compromises going on with the Vita versions?

 

[AmanoBuff]

Can you confirm the Vita versions are 960x544, Kagari?

Any weird compromises going on with the Vita versions?

I'd love to know this also Kagari. These games are huge, and even on separate Vita cards, the upgraded visuals and audio will take a lot of space. So, unless they are using 6 GB or 8 GB Vita cards (would be a first one for Vita), there must be a compromise somewhere.

 

[Kagari]

Can you confirm the Vita versions are 960x544, Kagari?

Any weird compromises going on with the Vita versions?

I'll see what I can find out.

 

[Sub_Level]

Anima is the best aeon.

 

[Vashetti]

I'll see what I can find out.

Thank you

 

[ascii42]

....
it doesn't, SE has just been super weird about posting full resolution screenshots for every single one of their games lately.

Thanks, I was hoping that was the case.

 

[badcrumble]

Sweet, actual facial expressions are back.

 

[Shahed]

Anima is the best aeon.

I'd even go as far as to say he almost breaks the game for a while after getting him

 

[Vashetti]

Sweet, actual facial expressions are back.

 

[Bladenic]

I'd even go as far as to say healmost breaks the game for a while after getting him

You get her really late. Like late enough to where there's very little of the game to break, and you get the Magus sisters not long after and they're true game breakers.

 

[Shahed]

You get her really late. Like late enough to where there's very little of the game to break, and you get the Magus sisters not long after and they're true game breakers.

True. I just remember getting really sick of watching my sister use nothing but Pain for hours on end

 

[MrDenny]

Tidus actually looks normal in this shot.
I was getting worried they ruined his face in the remaster.

 

[Moosehole]

Looks like they finally fixed the faces. Excellent.

 

[cafemomo]

Has anyone been able to preorder the Vita version at GameStop yet?

 

[SaSliXCII]

This is really looking good, they've put in a lot of effort clearly, which is why they kept it in house. It'd make my year if they announce a HD remake of FFXII too. Getting this for the Vita definitely, only X, not much interested in X-2.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Not feeling the new theme. I do like the new battle music though.

How about that NA/EU release date?

 

[Vashetti]

This is really looking good, they've put in a lot of effort clearly, which is why they kept it in house. It'd make my year if they announce a HD remake of FFXII too. Getting this for the Vita definitely, only X, not much interested in X-2.

 

[ladyluthien]

I listened to the remastered Besaid theme. I love this version and the original equally. In my opinion, it feels like too much is going on in the remastered version, but those strings near the end make me love it. I love strings, they pull on my own heart strings.

 

[Cheddahz]

This looks really impressive

 

[Valnen]

The funny thing about this picture is that FFX was a better game than FFXII.

 

[Squire]

Oh GOD.

 

[uuaschbaer]

Omffghfghplrt what happened the remaster suddenly looks good have to pre-order now bye

 

[boredandlazy]

That was like that in the original though wasn't it?

 

[AuthenticM]

Holy shit this looks good !

 

[B.K.]

Has anyone been able to preorder the Vita version at GameStop yet?

The probably isn't going to be a physical release of the Vita games outside of Japan.

 

[uuaschbaer]

The music on the official site reminds me of the official site of the original game. It was simpler but it had the music too, I believe.

 

[perorist]

The probably isn't going to be a physical release of the Vita games outside of Japan.

Based on what?

 

[Loakum]

God I love this game...even though it makes me cry buckets! I mean, I really have to be emotionally prepared to play this game again. Truly a timeless classic.

 

[Tiamant]

The funny thing about this picture is that FFX was a better game than FFXII.

Hahahahaha!

 

[Nerokis]

Whoa. It seems facial expressions have been much improved. Tidus, Yuna, and Auron look great in those pictures.