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[Draugoth]

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Oh nice! Is this a remake or a remaster?

 

[Labadal]

Fucking yeeeeeeeeessssssssss!!!

 

[Walter Matthau]

 

[TheChadOfGaming]

looks like shit, deserves much better than a mobile phone skin

 

[BennyBlanco]

I was hoping for a remake in the Triangle Strategy engine but this is still day 1

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Looks like a faithful remaster

Yeah I'm in

It uses the War of the Lions script btw

 

[NeverYouMind]

Sprites too smooth and voice acting too generic. I think I will stick to PS1 version with text.

 

[Plies]

No remake?

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

looks like shit, deserves much better than a mobile phone skin

yeah looks like they just used the higher res sprites from the iOS version and cleaned up the textures.

 

[Boss Mog]

SE lets me down yet again. I can't believe they're going with this lazy remaster.

 

[Sentenza]

Oh nice! Is this a remake or a remaster?

It's a low effort.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Soooo, I'm pretty sure we are going to see Final Fantasy 9 on Friday now.

 

[jshackles]

 

[POKEYCLYDE]

As a kid, I could never get far in Tactics. I'm 100% down to get this. One of the only things from the State of Play I'll personally get.

 

[Icymanipulator]

It's just war of the lions for console?

I played this on iOS and the touch interface was amazing for this type of game.

 

[SkylineRKR]

It will likely have the Tactics Ogre rewind features etc. I'm in.

 

[diffusionx]

SE lets me down yet again. I can't believe they're going with this lazy remaster.

didnt everyone like Tactics Ogre?

It's the same thing.

 

[adamsapple]

Coming to Steam, PS4/5, Xbox, Switch 1 *and* Switch 2.

 

[ZehDon]

I thought for the briefest of moments that this would include Tactics Advance.
How silly of me.

 

[jshackles]

I thought for the briefest of moments that this would include Tactics Advance.
How silly of me.

I mean, it's called Ivalice Chronicles, so I thought the same at first too

 

[Synless]

Not day one, or probably ever. I expected an upgrade with the rumors we've had for years. This is a true disappointment.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Seems very low effort, when you look at SE's other 2DHD titles.

 

[SomeNorseGuy]

Was hoping they'd do a bit more for this remake. Hoping they at least give it the Tactics Ogre treatment and fine tune it to the max.

 

[TexMex]

It does seem low effort, but I'll take any modern way to play it at this point. Good call including the original.

 

[Judge Magister]

Don't know why this took so long, it looks like your average remaster.

 

[touchfuzzy]

Oof, rough to get a pretty low effort remaster after all these years.

 

[RuneFactoryFanboy]

I've been waiting so long for this, and it looks like pretty much what I wanted.

Widescreen, Voice Acting, New UI, and it kind of looks like they are using the nicer mobile version sprites. It does seem like there is some goofy looking filter over everything, I hope you can toggle that off. Regardless, this is one of my favorite games of all time and will gladly buy and play through it for the upteenth time.

Square Enix's site confirms it's for all modern platforms too, including Switch 1 and PC which is fantastic.

 

[RavenSan]

Don't care that it's low effort. I'm in. Day one on steam (for my Deck)

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I'm disappointed it looks so low effort but I'm sure I'll still buy it (this would be the fourth time)

 

[Justinus]

The sprites and overall look in the "updated" version look really ugly.

 

[adamsapple]

Voice cast

OF COURSE Ben Starr is in this.

 

[EntelechyFuff]

Is the "original" version the like...original-original? As in "blame yourself or god" original?

I could get into this if that's the case.

 

[EviLore]

Is the "original" version the like...original-original? As in "blame yourself or god" original?

I could get into this if that's the case.

Alas, the line's included in the trailer. "Blame yourself or The Father."

 

[Punished Miku]

Bargain bin port. Will pick it up on sale. Better than literally nothing I guess.

Got this on PSN for $10 over a decade ago.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Those visuals are ghastly. I'm going to disagree with the above poster and suggest that this is actually worse than getting nothing.

 

[Fbh]

Damn I was always under the impression this would be a proper remaster/remake.
Looks about as low effort as it gets.

 

[EviLore]

Those visuals are ghastly. I'm going to disagree with the above poster and suggest that this is actually worse than getting nothing.

It looks like they took a smear tool to the original sprites. Deserves a lot better.

 

[ReyBrujo]

Nice, into the Switch queue, guessing S2 version will be game key card.

 

[mèx]

The remastered sprites are dogshit. Another (seemingly) shitty remaster to add to the pile.

At least there is a classic mode... I hope that one is good.

 

[near]

SQUARE ENIX | The Official SQUARE ENIX Website

Welcome to the official SQUARE ENIX website. Find all the latest news and updates about your favourite games and upcoming releases.

www.square-enix-games.com

What's new in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles?

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles has numerous enhancements that make this masterpiece even masterpiece-ier. For example:

• A brand-new user interface - the game's UI has been completely overhauled to make the game even more approachable and intuitive. It's now quicker and easier to control your units, see turn order and more.
• Updated visuals - the game's graphics have been reworked to look great on HD displays. The vibrant 3D battlegrounds and detailed pixel art have never looked so good!
• Voice acting - The story now features full voice acting in English and Japanese from a talented cast, including Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), Ben Starr (Dycedarg), and cameos by Cody Christian (Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) and Briana White (Aerith Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series).
• Tactical View - this new feature makes it easier to get the lay of the land and plan your actions across the battlefield.
• Battle speed - Speed up battles to fly through them faster. It's great if you want to blow through easy fights or quickly practice with different team compositions!
• New difficulty levels - Do you want to really test your tactics, or are you in it more for the story? New difficulty levels let you adjust the game to your playstyle!

Available on the Square Enix Store, the Collector's Box features five carefully crafted items housed inside a beautifully designed Special Art Box, all created to commemorate the release of the game!

• Special Art Box
• Ramza Beoulve Figure (Akademy Version)
• Zodiac Stones Acrylic Art Set
• Chocobo Mini Plush set
• Pop-up Art - "Outlying Church"
• Art Sheet Set

It's available to buy with the game, which is not packaged inside the box, but will be shipped together.

• Preorder the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles Collector's Box

 

[Superposition]

The game of the show.

 

[Vandole]

If you're one of the sad sacks who still hasn't played this, then I guess here's your chance. But this is a little bit disappointing. It deserves much more than just a bare bones remaster.

 

[Plies]

SQUARE ENIX | The Official SQUARE ENIX Website

Welcome to the official SQUARE ENIX website. Find all the latest news and updates about your favourite games and upcoming releases.

www.square-enix-games.com

A collector's edition?

 

[Madflavor]

Gottta be honest, the remaster does look low effort. FFT deserves better.

 

[near]

 

[Plies]

Yeah, that looks kinda gross, but I can't fully judge until I see it on my Portal.

 

[Zacfoldor]

Oh yeah! This sop was legit!!!!!!

 

[adamsapple]

So with this down, the FF9 'remake' seems to be the only notable announcement from the Geforce Now leak left.

 

[rubik's dude]

Oh wow, I was just saying how I needed to get around to playing this lol. Perfect opportunity.

Soooo, I'm pretty sure we are going to see Final Fantasy 9 on Friday now.

Why Friday? I'm outta the loop.