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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster |OT| Great Games Released on the Wrong Platforms
Icymanipulator
Member
I really liked the challenge of the DS/iOS (hard) version. I’m on pins and needles to see what IV and VI will be like.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
About half way through Final Fantasy II now. This version is quite a bit easier than the PSP release. It's significantly easier than the original NES release.
I couldn't tell so much with the first game, but with this game it's very obvious how they've tweaked the leveling curve, as it were.
I couldn't tell so much with the first game, but with this game it's very obvious how they've tweaked the leveling curve, as it were.
Monado Blade
Member
Over on Resetera, they posted some font mods. Just copy both files in the zip into the /FINAL FANTASY DATA/streamingassets/ folder.
Mystic Quest
Chrono Trigger/FF3us
The following screenshots I took using the Mystic Quest font, which I feel fits FF1-3 the best. I'm saving the CT font for FF6 when it comes out.
Mystic Quest
Chrono Trigger/FF3us
The following screenshots I took using the Mystic Quest font, which I feel fits FF1-3 the best. I'm saving the CT font for FF6 when it comes out.
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jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Final Fantasy IV that's part of this collection - it hasn't been released yet.
But going by the other games in this collection: probably not. The PSP has the post-game interlude section as well as The After Years (neither of which will be included in this version). This version is also based on the original SFC game, so it'll be missing a lot of stuff that was included in the updated PSP release. This includes the post-game dungeons and optional bosses, as well as the party switching mechanic for the final dungeon that lets you swap out characters for Yang, Cid, Edward, Palom, or Porom. Graphically it'll be much closer to the original game (as most games in this collection are based on the 4 or 5 art style), which many would consider a downgrade over the PSP.
The only thing this version might have going for it, based on the games released so far, is that the music will probably be vastly superior to the PSP version.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Second game finished.
Unconfirmed release dates of the rest of the games:
Final Fantasy IV - August 19th
Final Fantasy V - September 9th
Final Fantasy VI - September 30th
Dr. Claus
Banned
Second game finished.
Unconfirmed release dates of the rest of the games:
Final Fantasy IV - August 19th
Final Fantasy V - September 9th
Final Fantasy VI - September 30th
What are your thoughts so far? Worthy of a purchase? Or completely skippable?
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Absolutely worth purchasing, especially if you're a fan of the series (which I know you are!)
I think this version of 2 is my favorite release of the game yet. While the PSP version of 2 previously held that spot, I personally prefer the graphic style of this release to that one.
PSP:
Pixel Remaster:
Although - the first thing I did was replace the awful font with the one
Monado Blade
posted above (which helped dramatically). I really like the character sprites in this version better than the PSP ones. Even though the PSP ones are much more detailed, they have this kind of curved arm / LEGO man thing going on with them that looks kinda weird to me. Also the round face with eyes and no mouth thing looks okay in pixel form, but blown up to that scale it just looks creepy.The music in this version is VASTLY superior. Just listen to this shit:
and compare it with it's counterpart in the PSP release (which is still decent, but sounds like a cheap knockoff now):
The original is still surprisingly good for a NES track
But of those three, the pixel remaster version is just amazing.
I couldn't find a Youtube link, but the Castle Pandamonium track is my favorite of all in this release. Timestamped:
Just incredible.
The "leveling" curve, as it were is also updated in this release and I feel like it was far more forgiving than the PSP version of the game. ie I didn't find myself hitting my own characters to raise their stats (except for at the very beginning of the game) and I felt like the stat progression was pretty natural throughout and I didn't hit any major difficulty spikes. Grinding was minimal, and mostly just done at the end of the game so I could find that damn Iron Giant to get the bestiary complete achievement.
I have no doubt that the third game will be amazing as well.
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Icymanipulator
Member
ive bought FFIV like 6? Times? Lol and ya, I’ll be getting it again. It’s like part of my childhood, so they got me by the balls.
Dr. Claus
Banned
Absolutely worth purchasing, especially if you're a fan of the series (which I know you are!)
I think this version of 2 is my favorite release of the game yet. While the PSP version of 2 previously held that spot, I personally prefer the graphic style of this release to that one.
PSP:
Pixel Remaster:
Although - the first thing I did was replace the awful font with the one
The music in this version is VASTLY superior. Just listen to this shit:
and compare it with it's counterpart in the PSP release (which is still decent, but sounds like a cheap knockoff now):
The original is still surprisingly good for a NES track
But of those three, the pixel remaster version is just amazing.
I couldn't find a Youtube link, but the Castle Pandamonium track is my favorite of all in this release. Timestamped:
Just incredible.
The "leveling" curve, as it were is also updated in this release and I feel like it was far more forgiving than the PSP version of the game. ie I didn't find myself hitting my own characters to raise their stats (except for at the very beginning of the game) and I felt like the stat progression was pretty natural throughout and I didn't hit any major difficulty spikes. Grinding was minimal, and mostly just done at the end of the game so I could find that damn Iron Giant to get the bestiary complete achievement.
I have no doubt that the third game will be amazing as well.
Three is definitely the one I am most interested in as we never got an official port of it in the west. Only ever the remake.
Still waiting on a console release, even if it was digital for PS4/PS5 (as I want the trophies to add to my ever growing FF franchise Trophy list!)
My first rpg was FF4 (FF2 snes). There’s some serious nostalgia going for me. BUT, I’ll probably wait for a sale one the iOS version. I’m currently playing the PSP version on the Vita and that’ll do for now.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Game is getting review-bombed on Metacritic by users not happy that this is exclusive to PC and phones.
Square Enix definitively knows people are thirsty for this on consoles. It'll come.
Square Enix definitively knows people are thirsty for this on consoles. It'll come.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Its actually released on the correct platform.
Because the fanbase that actually gives a fuck about the state of it can easily mod the games on pc.
like unfuck the font
And fix the janky ass framerate.
i did both and now the ports are actually good..
i do miss the added GBA content
And i rather play FF1&2 on psp but with the audio from the sprite remasters
Because the fanbase that actually gives a fuck about the state of it can easily mod the games on pc.
like unfuck the font
And fix the janky ass framerate.
i did both and now the ports are actually good..
i do miss the added GBA content
And i rather play FF1&2 on psp but with the audio from the sprite remasters
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I think the developer side doesn't WANT it to come to consoles because they know it will do well, which will invalidate the direction the series is going in.
recursive
Member
The font sucks. I need to unfuck it too. Which mod did you use?
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
How to fix that awful font in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games on PC | RPG Site
Ever since the Pixel Remaster titles were announced, one of the biggest complaints has been the font. Luckily, with a few tweaks, you can have a much clearer and readable text!
www.rpgsite.net
Here ya go.
Rei dos Vermes
Member
Indeed. The ports are good, but they have a few rough edges like the horrible font and the awful framerate pacing at 60 FPS. Thankfully the community fixed these issues.
I'm using these mods (Discord: https://discord.com/invite/bSnpVBV)
- Silver Font
- Pixel PS Buttons
- Subtle Autobattle (hides fast forward icon)
- Gold/Yellow Border Removal (turns black the small golden borders when playing the game in ultrawide resolutions)
- Uncap Framerate
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Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
clem84
Gold Member
Did SE ever addressed the fact that these games don't include the extra content that was developed throughout the years? I believe FF1 had extra content in the GBA version. FF4 had lots of extra content in the PSP version.
Was it because they wanted these games to be remasters of the originals, and have exactly the same content the originals had? If that is it, that seems like a strange reason to me. FF1 could really have used the extra content. It's pretty short and easy.
Was it because they wanted these games to be remasters of the originals, and have exactly the same content the originals had? If that is it, that seems like a strange reason to me. FF1 could really have used the extra content. It's pretty short and easy.
RoboFu
One of the green rats
No keep your bastardized psp versions on psp.
I’ve played through 1 and 2 now and these are great! Just info QOL features to make it not a chore but clean enough to not take away from the original feel.
It’s kind of funny that FF2 really set all the classic pieces for the series to come yet was never officially released on the west until now.
starting 3 tonight!
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
They’ll release a “definitive edition” for Switch in a couple years that includes new fonts, then later port that back to the original platforms and sell it as a separate full-priced game that’s incompatible with the original
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
So I just finished FF I with Fighter/Thief/Black Belt/Red Mage and it was EASY. Chaos was the only boss that was even remotely challenging. I don’t think I ever cast a single spell or do anything but “attack” in a non-boss fight.
was the original this easy? It’s been so long I really don’t remember.
was the original this easy? It’s been so long I really don’t remember.
The three pixel remasters are all easier than the originals.
Icymanipulator
Member
Ugh, was really hoping the leak was correct but the 19th has come and gone…
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
Saying that these look better than the PSP versions is crazy.
On the other hand, I listened to the music arrangements and those are fire. Best ever version of FF 1-3 music, hands down. I hope they did the same fantastic work for 4-6 too.
I’ll probably get 3 down the line (I’d much prefer it on console, though) for obvious reasons.
On the other hand, I listened to the music arrangements and those are fire. Best ever version of FF 1-3 music, hands down. I hope they did the same fantastic work for 4-6 too.
I’ll probably get 3 down the line (I’d much prefer it on console, though) for obvious reasons.
Fugitive Sex
Member
Final Fantasy 2 was released like 20 years ago on the PlayStation in a collection called 'Final Fantasy Origins'.
RoboFu
One of the green rats
I have origins and I totally forgot it was on there.
bit_blaster
Neo Member
Personally I'm not a fan of the PSP versions art, something about it feels like a cheap mobile game or a fan game made in RPG Maker XP.
I think the more pixel/blocky look of these remasters captures the charm of the older games better.
Jesus those fonts are fucking awful, I’m glad users have stepped up and modded them, why couldn’t Squeenix take the time to add these options to the release? The fonts are a huge part of the game, the way these ship they look like awful games made for mobile with those generic fonts.
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Captain Toad
Banned
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Captain Toad
Banned
I don't know anything about Apple TV. Does it play iPhone games? Seeing as the mobile versions don't support controllers (still pissed), I'd guess no.Will this also be playable on Apple TV?
Starhowl
Member
That's the funny thing about the Apple community: No one knows pretty much anything. You have to buy it, to find out!
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graywolf323
Member
I checked on the App Store on my Apple TV & nothing comes up when you search for Final Fantasy so it would seem noWill this also be playable on Apple TV?
ManaByte
Banned
Will this also be playable on Apple TV?
I'll try to check tonight.
Orenji Neko
Member
If compatible with apple tv it will show in app store on the apple tv。If not then you can airplay but these do not use controller on phone so pointless to airplay。Some touch games playable with siri remote trackpad but then as said the game would show in apple tv app store。
clem84
Gold Member
Yes!They've added screenshots to the Final Fantasy IV store page on Steam:
HYPE
Still no date for FFIV though.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Green Man Gaming has pre-orders now for Final Fantasy IV
www.greenmangaming.com
$11.51 with VIP
They say releasing Sept 8th - and I guess Steam does too now
Title No Longer Available | Green Man Gaming
Title No Longer Available at Green Man Gaming
www.greenmangaming.com
$11.51 with VIP
They say releasing Sept 8th - and I guess Steam does too now
clem84
Gold Member
What would you say is the best party in FF1?
Black belts hit harder throughout the game, but they have weaker defense. If you had a party with 2 or 3 black belts, defense and healing would definitely become a problem. Fighters don't hit quite as hard but they have good defense which makes it that defense is never a problem for them.
Mages are effective but their usability is limited, they have to recharge. Their spells also cost a lot throughout the adventure, whereas fighters can keep being highly effective for longer periods of time. I would argue the usefulness of a black mage is almost completely nullified by having multiple fighters/black belts.
White mages I feel are a must. During tough battles against bosses, you need a way to quickly heal one or multiple characters. You could technically have a party without a white mage and beat the game, but they're so darn useful.
IMO the following is the best party:
Fighter - Fighter - Black belt - White Mage.
The two fighters will take most of the hits and withstand them because of their high defense. Black belt will be a heavy hitter with weaker defense, and white mage will keep everyone healthy.
4 fighters would also definitely work. Higher defense and attack power and you just need potions to stay healthy.
3 fighters and a white mage would also work quite well.
Wadda ya think?
Black belts hit harder throughout the game, but they have weaker defense. If you had a party with 2 or 3 black belts, defense and healing would definitely become a problem. Fighters don't hit quite as hard but they have good defense which makes it that defense is never a problem for them.
Mages are effective but their usability is limited, they have to recharge. Their spells also cost a lot throughout the adventure, whereas fighters can keep being highly effective for longer periods of time. I would argue the usefulness of a black mage is almost completely nullified by having multiple fighters/black belts.
White mages I feel are a must. During tough battles against bosses, you need a way to quickly heal one or multiple characters. You could technically have a party without a white mage and beat the game, but they're so darn useful.
IMO the following is the best party:
Fighter - Fighter - Black belt - White Mage.
The two fighters will take most of the hits and withstand them because of their high defense. Black belt will be a heavy hitter with weaker defense, and white mage will keep everyone healthy.
4 fighters would also definitely work. Higher defense and attack power and you just need potions to stay healthy.
3 fighters and a white mage would also work quite well.
Wadda ya think?
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DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
With no black magic you are missing out on haste and temper, meaning your attackers are not reaching their full potential.
I went with Fighter, Thief, Black Belt, and Red Mage.
That way you have 2 members who can cast haste and temper (ninja learns those). Only real glaring weakness is you have no full-party healing ability, but you can live without it.