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Square Enix's track record of re-releasing classic Final Fantasy games hasn't been the greatest in recent years. However, the company hopes to change that with Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, a set of updated versions of each of the first six Final Fantasy titles. The first three Final Fantasy entries have been revealed to launch at the end of this month--Final Fantasy I, II, and III will all be available on PC and mobile on July 28th. IV through VI will be launching later this year, though they lack a solid release date.

Additionally, the current Steam and mobile versions of Final Fantasy I, II, V and VI will be delisted on July 27th, as to not confuse buyers. These versions launched in 2015, and featured completely redone character portraits and new stylized graphics, which were controversial at the time.

The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster!

A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.

Earth, fire, water, wind... The light that once shone within the four Crystals was lost. Darkness covered the land, until the only hope for humanity rested in legends past. Become the Warriors of Light and embark on your own journey to restore power to the Crystals and save the world.

Switch between classes to improve your characters. Traverse the wide world with your airship and other vessels. Return to the game that started it all.

KEY FEATURES:

• Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.
  
• Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.
  
• Improved gameplay, including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more!
  
• Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.

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As to what you can expect from Pixel Remaster, Square Enix claims that these graphics are "completely updated", with designs done by the original character designer and artist, and will include rearranged versions of Nobuo Uematsu's soundtrack. Gameplay-wise, the games will have modernized UI, auto battle options, and new extras such as a music player and bestiary.

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[Bladexdsl]

Square Enix claims that these graphics are "completely updated"

BULLSHIT this is just a re-release of the old games and they can charge full price again ($107 au here!!) plain and simple. when you RE-MASTER a game your supposed to make it look better than what it was. this is NOT a re-master just a greedy cash grab playing on peoples nostalgia

 

[ZeroT21]

FF portmania?

 

[slaphappygamer]

I’ve played the first Final Fantasy so many times. I’ve completed the game on GBA and PSP dozens of times. I’ll scoop this version up when I can and complete it too……….again……….for the umpteenth time.

 

[Reploid]

Lazy and overpriced

 

[Skelletonike]

Will they be better than the GBA versions though?

 

[raxadian]

I think I will just play the PS1 versions instead.

 

[SaulFemm]

BULLSHIT this is just a re-release of the old games and they can charge full price again ($107 au here!!) plain and simple. when you RE-MASTER a game your supposed to make it look better than what it was. this is NOT a re-master just a greedy cash grab playing on peoples nostalgia

Then don't buy it, Jesus Christ. Take a xanax.

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Personally I'm really interested in these for the quality of life improvements. I'm wanted to go back to the originals but I'm too old to be grinding for hours anymore.

 

[osaka35]

Removing the bad ones and putting better ones in their place? 100% down for that. they're at least trying, seems like. As long as the final product doesn't take any steps backward, I'll consider this a grand success.

 

[ZeroT21]

The ports are fine if they remain unchanged, but they're still not worth this pricetag

 

[Danolyen]

Switch between classes to improve your characters. This wasnt a feature in any of the FF1 remakes or original im pretty sure. Wonder what that is about.

 

[Ryupower]

this is the 1st time that the classic version of FF3 is getting an official english version release

 

[matpower]

Ugly fonts and it looks like the sprites just went through a blur filter. Another hard pass, although it is better than their shitty ass attempt from before.

Emulation + CRT/scanline shaders are still the way to go.

 

[Valwinz]

why would anyone buy these

 

[The Catboy]

I am actually kind of excited for 3. I love the 3D version but I wanna play this 2D version. I know there are fan translations of the 2D games but I want to try this one

 

[AshuraZro]

The screenshots in the OP are compressed so I would recommend checking the Steam page directly to see if the pixels are up to snuff for you or not. For me, maybe I'll buy FF6 when I see it and if I it looks decent enough but right now, I'm not terribly impressed by what I see and I very much dislike the font choice made.

 

[Deleted User]

the cheap and lazy remaster trend needs to die off tbh

 

[K3Nv2]

So can you call this the final remaster until the ps6 comes out at least.

 

[VartioArtel]

BULLSHIT this is just a re-release of the old games and they can charge full price again ($107 au here!!) plain and simple. when you RE-MASTER a game your supposed to make it look better than what it was. this is NOT a re-master just a greedy cash grab playing on peoples nostalgia

??? Blade, did you even look at the pictures they've shown of the new versions?

Because I'm pretty sure you haven't.

 

[Krazyeye]

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Square Enix's track record of re-releasing classic Final Fantasy games hasn't been the greatest in recent years. However, the company hopes to change that with Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, a set of updated versions of each of the first six Final Fantasy titles. The first three Final Fantasy entries have been revealed to launch at the end of this month--Final Fantasy I, II, and III will all be available on PC and mobile on July 28th. IV through VI will be launching later this year, though they lack a solid release date.

Additionally, the current Steam and mobile versions of Final Fantasy I, II, V and VI will be delisted on July 27th, as to not confuse buyers. These versions launched in 2015, and featured completely redone character portraits and new stylized graphics, which were controversial at the time.

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As to what you can expect from Pixel Remaster, Square Enix claims that these graphics are "completely updated", with designs done by the original character designer and artist, and will include rearranged versions of Nobuo Uematsu's soundtrack. Gameplay-wise, the games will have modernized UI, auto battle options, and new extras such as a music player and bestiary.

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Curious to see the FFVI remastered