Final Fantasy I – VI Pixel Remaster Review – Pixel Perfect

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Square Enix has released the pixel remasters of Final Fantasy I through VI for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and I got my chunky little fingers upon them.

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I can’t lie; it’s been a minute since I played the original Final Fantasy games. However, turning on my Nintendo Switch, loading Final Fantasy I, and hearing the music was a nostalgia quake.

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PIXEL REMASTER IS NOSTALGIA AT ITS BEST The remasters were previously available on PC and mobile, but this is their first time coming to consoles in their remastered glory. The PC and mobile versions were released in 2022, and more changes have been implemented since.

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Let’s look at the newly available features before diving into the gameplay. Checking out the options menu offers a couple of different ways to change your experience when diving back into Final Fantasy.

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Other new options include the ability to turn off random encounters, making exploring a lot easier. Of course, the downside to this is not leveling up, so it may be best reserved for backtracking. You can also switch between the original font and a modernized version.

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Finally, you also have the option to turn on boosts. These boosts can be found in the team menu under configuration. Here you can boost the EXP gain rate and money (gil) accumulation.

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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN In Final Fantasy, four Warriors of Light are on a journey to restore the light to four crystals and fight Chaos. In Final Fantasy II, four orphans set out to avenge their dead parents and join the rebellion to take down the evil ruling the land.

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In Final Fantasy III, once again, four orphans come across the Crystal of Light. It grants them power and asks them to go out into the world to restore the balance. Final Fantasy IV introduces 12 playable characters who unite to reach the Moon and defeat the Lunarian threat.

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Final Fantasy I – VI Pixel Remaster Review – Pixel Perfect

Square Enix has released the pixel remasters of Final Fantasy I through VI for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and I got my chunky little fingers upon them.

I can’t lie; it’s been a minute since I played the original Final Fantasy games. However, turning on my Nintendo Switch, loading Final Fantasy I, and hearing the music was a nostalgia quake.

PIXEL REMASTER IS NOSTALGIA AT ITS BEST The remasters were previously available on PC and mobile, but this is their first time coming to consoles in their remastered glory. The PC and mobile versions were released in 2022, and more changes have been implemented since.

Let’s look at the newly available features before diving into the gameplay. Checking out the options menu offers a couple of different ways to change your experience when diving back into Final Fantasy.

Other new options include the ability to turn off random encounters, making exploring a lot easier. Of course, the downside to this is not leveling up, so it may be best reserved for backtracking. You can also switch between the original font and a modernized version.

Finally, you also have the option to turn on boosts. These boosts can be found in the team menu under configuration. Here you can boost the EXP gain rate and money (gil) accumulation.

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN In Final Fantasy, four Warriors of Light are on a journey to restore the light to four crystals and fight Chaos. In Final Fantasy II, four orphans set out to avenge their dead parents and join the rebellion to take down the evil ruling the land.

In Final Fantasy III, once again, four orphans come across the Crystal of Light. It grants them power and asks them to go out into the world to restore the balance. Final Fantasy IV introduces 12 playable characters who unite to reach the Moon and defeat the Lunarian threat.

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