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@@SinSacrifice Not yet! If you want the bonus content, you have two options: #1 - The Gameboy Advance version, which is great except for the music quality being absolutely horrendous. #2 - The old Steam version, which you can still buy directly from Square Enix's website. I personally don't like the graphics in this version, and combat is a bit clunkier than in other versions, but otherwise it's a great way to play the game.
Enemies get 2 or 3 times the attacks because you set the speed up to faster. It basically speeds up the ATB meters but because your stop when you are doing moves the enemies will get much more attacks.
Makes sense! Never knew that because out of all the versions of the game I've played, this is the first time I ever felt the need to change the battle speed 😂
- Horrible font (Fixable in PC version, not yet fixable in mobile version) -GBA content stripped out - Opening credits stripped out As a long time fan, from the days of owning it on snes cartridge, ps1, and gba, I cannot understand why SquareEnix does these things.
It also makes you wonder why it didn't get a Switch release with all 6 games on the cart. What's up with the font - I realize it can be fixed on PC and I have done it but what were they thinking?
I noticed a flaw with this version so far: During the final battle, the Dancing Mad songs that play are not interwoven together like in the original game. In this version, as soon as you finish a stage in the battle, the song gets cut in the middle of where it was playing and the next one takes over, removing the smooth transition between them.
Given how some of the other Pixel Remasters are at their 1.0.3, 1.0.5 Version gives me a bit of hope SQEnix will turn around and fix some of these annoying bugs. On an ideal world they add alternative fonts and the additional content, but yeah, the most they can (and probably will) do right now is fixing bugs and releasing the patches in the coming weeks. Although as a RuneScape player myself, i became so used to bugs and glitches, i actually have a hard time telling if something is intentional or not...
This was my favorite game when it came out in 1994 (still own the cartridge), and it has changed places over the years with Chrono Trigger since CT's release in 1995. It has such a large story with a wide cast of unique characters, and Kefka's big turn is such a game changer, both in this game and for future games to come.
Both are two of the most amazing 8bit RPGs ever. Gotta say though that Chronotrigger just wins for me too. The whole time travel story was adventurous even by today's standards. I got the remake on my phone but it's just not the same as sitting on the sofa with a buddy and taking turns :/ Tempted to but the FF 6 remake on my PC though ;)
I love both but for me FFVI is just that little bit better. Better villain with Kefka, deeper set of characters which are surprisingly fleshed out, and although both soundtracks are excellent FFVI just has a wider selection of better tunes. Even today, it’s story of the world of seeing the world ruin still holds up. I think the only thing CT does better is avoiding the random battles which I think makes it more accessible to more people. Both CT and FVI deserve either HD2D remakes or a complete (3D) version like the VII remake.
@@UncleMarty Chronotrigger has a very boring protagonist unfortunately The cast of Chronotrigger is nowhere near as memorable as FF6 Like, I can recount the back story and journey of every single character in FF6 Chronotrigger, not so much
@@hiyukelavie2396 Totally agree. FF VI I'll always remember and replay every decade, but Chrono Trigger never resonated the same way. It's a fine game but just doesn't have the same impact.
These are the same two games all JRPG nerds of a certain age vacillate over. I do think FF6 wins out in drama. Even though most of the Chrono Trigger characters had significant tragedy in their lives (barring maybe Ayla and Crono) it was handled in a simpler, less nuanced way. If I was on my death bed and only had enough hours left to play one of them again, it would probably be Chrono Trigger, but FF6 did an awful lot that Chrono Trigger didn’t.
In all honesty, I was rather excited when I learned of the Pixel Remasters, but then I found out that they were not going to have the post-SNES/NES content, which kinda left me disappointed. It meant that for PR FF6, I wasn't going to get the Gigantuar, Leviathan, and Diabolos, nor was I going to get the Dragons' Den and Soul Shrine, which would've been really nice additions. It's definitely a really well-put recreation of the game itself, but I kinda wish that I could've gotten more out of it.
I personally don’t mind the look of the Pixel Remaster version of FF VI since I like how it uses more vibrant colors. Though I am surprised by the large amount of effort put into the opera scene and that it’s the only time these pixel remasters used voice acting. Also when is your retrospective on FFIV?
Hi Gavin! I *finally* finished writing the script for the FF4 retrospective just the other day (it's been a huge project). Hopefully I can get the video up in the next month! Thanks for asking, nice to know someone's waiting :)
They put extra effort into the opera scene because it's one of the most iconic moments in the entire Final Fantasy series. I'm sure they'd love to remake the whole game in HD-2D, but they don't have an unlimited budget and amount of time to make these things.
Sharing a take about Blitz system I read somewhere before. "On the bright side, it's cool that people doesn't have to open menu on the map to look how to perform it. But on the other side, it takes away feeling of mastering a character like in a fighting game."
Being able to "retry" if you fail the input bothers me a LOT and defeats the purpose. It's bad enough they they removed the need to memorize the inputs by putting a prompt on screen, but making it impossible to fail is going way overboard
This may have already been commented on but the reason the monsters are attacking move often than you expected is because you set the battle speed to fast. That is primarily a difficulty slider and you set it on Hard :)
FF6 the only Final Fantasy game where I pressed a New Game four times just to understand the Esper system, Relearn the Story, and I suck at the time. FF6 is still the greatest Final Fantasy game even though I still haven't beat it yet...
But you can't use Vanish/Doom on this version so fight on the "land" part of that Dino Forest for easier enemies that can't really kill even a lv 60 party in 1 hit on that land part only 1 enemy uses spells so Summoning Phantom makes those enemies harmless. ONLY fight those Dino's if you can do 9999 per hit WITH the 4x hit Masters Scroll Relic equipped which with the UItimate Weapon sword requires at least 8500 max HP OR at lv 85 to lv 90 before I could get 9999 damage out of it at FULL HP.
Life 3 is good and all too bad its still useless if you still die in the Dino Forest for Lving AFTER it auto revives anybody that's why without Vanish/doom its best to wait until you do 9999 per physical hit their.
As these pixel remasters went on, it became harder and harder to top the snes originals. I'd only agree that this is the best version of ff6 if you're against emulating the snes version with a translation patch. But I feel the Famicom original with the Ted Woolsey uncensored patch is by far the best way to experience this game. Still, this is one of the best rpgs ever made
Hi Alan! Definitely agree. To me, the choice of whether to play the SNES original or the Pixel Remaster is really not a big deal. Still, the PR is my favorite out of all of the versions of FF6 simply because I like the way it looks, love most of the rearranged soundtrack, and I really appreciate the way auto-battle works in the PRs. :)
Agreed I already own many versions of FFVI and the ROMhacks that correct the bugs/translation are way better than this lame 'Cash-Grab' by Squeenix that doesn't even have extras like the Bonus Dungeons.
I first played FFVI a few years ago. I never finished it, but I still had a wonderful time. The characters were charming and lovable. And the reason I consider it my second favorite Final Fantasy game (FF9 is my fave btw) is because THE MUSIC! Oh my GOD the MUSIC is amazing!!! Definitely some of my favorite pieces of music by Uematsu!
Neighbor, you need to go back and complete this one. If you were even a little moved by what you saw, this game has the most powerful 25-minute ending sequence. You will be glad you did.
I just recently found this channel after watching your full Final Fantasy II retrospective and I am an instant fan. Love the passion and effort you put into these videos, and as someone who is currently playing through the entire FF series myself, I feel FFII is way too harshly criticized and did a lot for the series and the genre. Will be diving into your backlog, and excited to see what's coming next. Keep up the incredible work, because I appreciate these videos and the effort you put in.
FF6 was my first Final Fantasy. Played the GBA version all the way to the last boss fight on an emulator, but I got curious about an old save state and tried it out. Lost all my progress since I didn't know to make another save state beforehand. Never got past the World of Balance again. Maybe I'll buy the Pixel Remaster and finish the game once and for all. Glad you got to finish these reviews. Great content.
I fell in love with this in 1997 it was the third game I ever played. . . Like ever. Ff4 (then 2) being the 2nd ever at around the age of 4 and mk1 being the first game ever
The extra attacks aren't bugs, the enemy's counterattack sometimes and some more than others...perfect example would be Behemoth from the floating continent...he's a counter fiend! One bug I have noticed however, is whenever Dragon freezes you on floating continent...he doesn't attack you until you unfreeze lol
It's rather strange that I feel even the slowest battle speed in FFV Pixel Remaster was too fast later in game, whereas in FFVI they made everything so much slower. Maybe they tweaked the speed based on feedback from previous titles?
When I was younger, I wanted them to remake FF6 "properly"; HD 3D graphics fancy cinematics voice acting and all that cr@p. Basically what they ended up doing for FF7. When I grew up I realized it dosn't need all that. FF6 was, is and always will be the greatest Final Fantasy. Let them cr@p all over FF7 with all that HD bullsh!t. FF6 Pixel remake did everything that needed to be done; touch ups on the pixel art, much needed QOL improvements. And the soundtrack... good lord the fully orchestrated soundtrack! It basically turned FF6 into the perfect game.
It’s insane just how good FF6’s original soundtrack was. Some of those tracks are almost impossible to improve on. Out of the dozens and dozens of arrangements of “The Decisive Battle” I’ve heard over the years, I’ve yet to find one I like better than the original 😂
To me the effects and menus look like shit. They don't match the pixelated characters at all. There's a specific aesthetic you gotta match when you got pixel art, and those effects, menus, and background just don't do it. I'ma just stick with emulating my PS1 disc. The only real complaint I had with it was load time on the PS, but is a non-issue when emulating on a pc.
Does the music go off sync during the ending scene though? I recall that being a problem on the PS hardware. Never tried it on a emulator myself though. Stuck to the SNES emulation myself despite having the Ps port.
Thank you, William! Your support means a lot to me :) Btw I finally finished my FF4 retrospective script about a week ago, so I'm hoping to have the video done in March!
@@williamishee9533 That's for sure! Such a great game. I had so many things I wanted to talk about, it was really hard to get it all down to a manageable script :D Can't wait to share the video with people!
The lack of character profile pics when in the dialog screens is a PLUS, not a negative. It made the game look cheap in the remakes. Like it was emulating a Suikoden , NOT a Final Fantasy Game. I'm glad they took that out of this version. I hated it in every other version they added it in. I really wish they based this more on the original instead of the GBA version. I hated that version.
Game looks good. FF6 on SNES is easily my favorite of the series, and I really loved the GBA rerelease. If this comes to Switch, I will likely get it. However I can't help but be disappointed by this version. Seeing what they are doing with games like Octopath Traveler, Live a Live, Triangle Strategy... I can't help but want more from this game. Despite the 2015 Steam version and the earlier release on mobile of that same version getting crapped on, I still really liked that version, and keep it installed on my mobile device.
You ever play t edition? Keeps alot of the ted woolsey hilarity while bringing the game inline with future translations/ports. Also adding a sht load of new content + fixing tons of other stuff. Look into it if you havent
@@Altercate you can just find a pre patched version online if patching the game scares you that much. Only annoying part is screwing with your emulator's settings. It being an older rom hack on newer emulators makes a sht ton of the music not play right. Tho it can definitely be fixed, all of it
bruh, all the sprites are smaller than the snes version. outside the new effects, this game is just another lackluster job w alot of features left out drom the of game
I don’t agree - I think it’s a good start for anyone who hasn’t experienced the original before and don’t need any additional QoL mods. There are moments of joy for FF6 veterans. For more seasoned players there are already loads of romhacks that appeal to all needs. I’m enjoying it so far.
@@platinumdynamite theres nothing but qol stuff in here lol. i wasnt even talking about the gba extras. all menu customization is gone, shortcut mode is gone, MORE censorship, the sprites arefuckn smaller i saw the files ...., multiplayer GONE, colors botched, youre just a simp whos says they love being sold half a game again just because its new lolololol
Pixel remaster graphics just don’t look right. It’s certainly better than the other port they did that looked like some deviant art fan fiction garbage. Still the Pixel remaster is a fail in my opinion. They would have done fine to just port the SNES or GBA graphics and touched them up for HD. They look awful, as does the menu system. Plus the music is off. It’s just wonky all around. FFVI is one of the greatest of all time and they’re milking it.
Honestly, I like the old Steam version more since it had all of the extra content and looked better graphically which could be improved further with mods. Unfortunately Square Enix removed the the old version from their official store last month so it's now really hard to obtain for players who want to experience the full version of the game.
The fact that they didn't add the additional content from GBA version is a bummer for me. I won't pay for a game with less content just because it looks good. For me, the GBA versions and the PSP ports that follows the GBA ones (FFI, II and IV) are the best ones.
Well , It dont even look better than GBA and original version . It just look brighter which basically ruin the mood of FF6 dark and gloomy setting , the front also look terrible
Late to the party, but if you want a true definitive edition. Look into the Final Fantasy VI T Edition Rom and its English patch. Yeah, you're stuck on a computer but it's one of the best rom hacks I've ever played.
not gonna lie, I really didn't like the pixel remaster at all, aside from backgrounds and spell animations being better everything else looks like a downgrade from the snes version, the pixels look worse somehow, enemies look blurry and over pixelated, music sounds worse than fan remakes, also weird the pr wouldn't have the Gameboy advanced extra content
i think the pixel remaster of 6 was badly done. so badly done, i think ill stick with the SNES version. theres nothing special there thats worth playing the PR for.
The game looks good, but the soundtrack sounds worse for me. The characters models also look a little out of place. But the backgounds are beaultiful. The gba version is still very playable
I just picked up FF6 for PS5 and I’m loving it. Already had the pixel remaster on iOS but, it just feels natural with a controller in my hand. Also the music sounds amazing thru my sound system on the TV…much better than the phone imo
Regarding enemies getting multiple turns in battle compared to your own: it's possible this is because you set the battle speed to fast. I haven't played this version, but I know that in the original, battle speed only affected enemies, not party members, and if they kept it that way, that probably explains your issues.
Interesting! That could explain it. What I noticed is that (as I mentioned in the review) the overall battle speed seems much slower in this version than in any of the others I've played, which is why I set it to fast in the first place. I never felt the need to change the battle speed in the previous versions.
Is it just me or is this version more difficult than the original? Random battle encounters seem way too frequent and the leveling up system seems slower than the original. I've struggled at certain areas and bosses that I never struggled in when playing it in the past. I'm currently in the floating island and getting my ass whooped by the regular monsters there. I don't remember it being this tough.
Yeah, I've played four different versions of the game in the last month (including the Pixel Remaster) and this was by far the playthrough I had the most trouble with. I can't quite put my finger on it but it definitely feels harder, or maybe I should say, it feels more uneven. Some parts were super easy, others way harder than usual. Like I said in the video, I blame it on bugs. 😂
@@Altercate Yeah I think you nailed it, it's definitely unbalanced. I've been just grinding on the floating stage for the last two days - leveling up my characters. Other than the few complaints I have, I've definitely been enjoying this remake. Maybe one day, we'll get a full modern day remake with updated graphics but I'm really glad we get this upgraded "16 bit" version. The 16:19 aspect ratio makes this game look amazing! Awesome review by the way! Keep up the good work my friend!
I feel it is. This game is probably the easiest of the SNES trio and it could use the difficulty bump even if unintended. Plain Joker Acid Rain attacks do enough damage to nearly wipe my party. Tunnel Armor attacks more frequently so you can't hide behind Runic forever. So I think enemies attack more frequently and do more damage or at least their "special" attacks do more damage.
The spritework is still the biggest turnoff for this version but dang am I blown away by how good the attack animations are in this version. That on top of the music being really good might actually sell me on this one. Sad that there's no czar dragon as 6 really needed a super boss imo but I can live with that.
I would say that being able to accidentally travel back to the World of Balance through Albrook and softlocking your save is a pretty game-breaking affair, not to meontion the equipment bug involving Gau, Shadow, and the way the game handles putting equipment back in your inventory when party members leave. I THINK these have been patched, but there's still a TON of issues.
Ironically enough that was a bug only found in the original Japanese release on the SNES, and fixed for every other release, but when they made this remaster they worked with the original Japanese code and forgot about this bug. But it is fixed now, luckily.
Honestly just the opera scene is worth the money, not only for the octopath traveler style but the song actually is dubbed in the language you have selected
I was never a fan of the "synth" voices for the opera even back then. You sort of had to "sing in your head". So I'm glad Uematsu made the call to give it full vocals. And whoever made the call to give it the HD-2D treatment.
I STILL want a PS4/PS5/Switch version since Vanish/Doom no longer kills Intangirs instantly the Mu/Rhodox rage WON'T either so on this version learn ALL WoB spells ON the FLOATING continent only just make sure to learn Cura/Fira/Thundera Osmose and Vanish BEFORE going their.
Overall, I like this version a lot. I agree it's the best version. The graphics aren't as bad as I thought it would be. The upgraded music is stellar especially with the opera having vocals. Some of the tracks have an additional slightly different second loop or have been extended. Also this game supports 32:9 aspect ratio so ultrawide and super ultrawide users can rejoice as you can see more of the gameplay field. Nitpicks would be no opening credits, there is still some censorship like Celes getting beat up and some sprites (I understand this is because of Japan's CERO ratings, but no reason why other regions can't have a different version), and some translation choices I feel were better on the SNES version like Locke's responses to Celes in the dressing room are more ambiguous while the GBA translation are overt. Like when Locke responds to why he saves Celes he says "because I'm tired of standing by and doing nothing while I lose the girls I like". Might as well just say "Because I love you, Celes". Now I don't know what the actual Japanese text was trying to say though. Other translations were along the lines of "I once lost someone I loved" to indicate Locke feels guilty about Rachael without implying any feelings for Celes yet. It makes no sense in the following lines when Locke dodges the question if she's Rachael's replacement. Now I understand almost all of these have been in versions since the GBA so it's not a specific nitpick on this version. I was hoping they'd address these.
@@Daiyve yes I understand your point of view but still with today's tech you could at least make it like i was but looking even better look at what they did with octopath 2 etc
Haha yeah games are cheap these days, I used to pay the equivalent of over $100 for a SNES game in Sweden in the mid '90s. With inflation it works out to more like $190...
I won’t say that I’m an expert in Final Fantasy 6, but this version seemed to me quite difficult due to the increased number of attacks, which is why I couldn’t go through some moments, I was so desperate that I had to install the version with the infinite health function
I'm liking this quite a lot actually. The only ways it's not 'definitive' is that the color scheme is a bit less interesting than the original, and it's missing the extra dungeons. Pretty much everything else is better in this version than any of the others. The music, battle stage backgrounds, battle effects and diagonal movement, are all great additions that make it far more playable in 2022.
I have the same conclusion : it's not definitive, but my reasons are different (I don't really care about the extra dungeon, I thought it sucked). My reason is that it's a buggy mess and they missed the mark on a few things (some music tracks are inferior to the originals, walking animation has only 2 frames when the original had 3, scrolling is choppy, no x2 or x3 speed function, no end game options like a hard mode or new game +, and I'm probably forgetting more).
Although there are patches that alleviate this to some extent...the original had the most elegant font and ui ever. Patches can help this version but the menu layout was still much better in the Famicom version. Also, defending and row swap can be tougher to access in the remaster as you have to navigate to second menu instead of just pressing left or right...walking and running animations feel chopper. This remaster has a lot of pros and cons but ultimately, the Famicom original is superior and that's a shame because that released on 30 year old hardware.
@@alanlee67 Yes, I've since installed them. I got the SNES font. I got the worldmap from the previous android version, and I got the character portraits added to the text. It's pretty much perfect now!
Completely agree. Some people calling the pixel remasters lazy or bad need to understand that just because they’re overly nostalgic for a version of the game from their childhood, that doesn’t make new versions bad. There’s nostalgia and then there’s stubborn nostalgia.
Hello, Square Enix said that they would base their PR editions on the originals games that's we're not getting the added content so it was clear from the start. I don't know if it's a good choice but this game is improved on the original game and that's enough for me to play it. PS: the loading times you are mentioning are not present on the PC version. And for the die hard fans of the original colors there's already a mod to correct that if you want.
Thanks for commenting! I've only played the PC version so that's what I based my comment about load times on. As for the bonus content, it's not something I personally care about, but I mention it because a lot of people have questions about it. :)
Great work Altercate! I can’t wait for the inevitable console release 😫 dying to lose myself in nostalgia with these games again. Looking forward to you doing a review of Stranger of paradise soon ;P.
I still found it very playable in spite of the bugs, and I figured they'll fix them sooner or later! At the end of the day it all comes down to personal preference, but this is my personal favorite way to play the game :)
The QoL is so little and so much at the same time. TLDR: How to make Sabin's bushido usable, the game more intuitive, and the difficulty less unbalanced.
This looks nice, but i think i prefer the snes original. I gotta tell ya, the only final fantasy game i ever played was americas ff1. And i loved it, but i disliked every other game. In america, 6 is 3. I just got through 3 hrs of 3 on the snes mini and my god ive been missing out. I still wont play any 3d ff games, i tried and didnt like em. I cant believe the snes graphics. Snes is my favorite console of all time, and i still find new games that blow my mind. The use of mode 7 is amazing in this game, the sprites arent the best but its the backgrounds, cutscenes, and setting that blow me away. South figaro was like a dream come true, then the mountain was gorgeous. I love the battle scenes too. The forest and mountain ones are the most gorgeous ones ive seen yet. I find the more i play this game, the more it reminds me of the first time i played octopath traveler. That game is stunning. As is this. This remaster looks great, but i prefer the rawness of the snes pixelation, and the crudeness of mode 7. It reminds me of a time thats long gone, the best console there ever was. I will be getting all the pixel remasters sometime soon though, so ill get to experience this game all over again and i cant wait.
i went that square enix made remake of finale fantesy 1,finale fantesy 2, finale fantesy 3, finale fantesy 4 finale fantesy 5 ,finale fantesy 6 like graphique of Zelda link's awakening in Nintendo Switch.
I do love the tiny details. Like giving a different background for battles in Vector, and putting wreckage of the Blackjack on the shore of the Solitary Island. (I almost wanted to let Cid die just to see if there were any new details for Celes' attempted suicide...) What I didn't like quite so much was the HD-2D redux of the Aria scene...because it just made me wish the whole game got an HD-2D remake. :(
"... is the pixel remaster worth your money?" i'd rather give my money to the tortuga seafarers than to squarenix just for making this bastardization exist. you can't remaster what was already a masterwork. i'll say it again, YOU CAN'T REMASTER WHAT WAS ALREADY A MASTERWORK. they just needed to fix bugs from the snes and that's it. but no, they have to paint over the mona lisa because they think it needs updating AND THEY NEED YO MONEY
Hot take: I like how the old mobile/Steam versions looked better than Pixel Remasters. The pixel remasters look like pixel blobs (maybe I’m exaggerating…they look ok), and I wish I could some how get the atma weapon mod working on Steam deck as I will not actually sit on my PC to play a game like that (That’s what I bought all my handhelds for).
I respect that! Personally I feel the opposite, but I’ve come to like the old Steam/mobile graphics more as I got used to them. They’re not my favorite but they’re not as bad as people say.
I’m really confused. I recently started to get back into retro games and was wanting to play FFVI on the SNES. But now I see it’s called FFIII in the US but I have found FFVI for the SNES with English on the cartridge. Did Nintendo/Square later go on to fix the name for the SNES or not? And which should I buy for the SNES?
Late reply, but basically the English SNES version of this game is "Final Fantasy III". When the game was first released in North America, only two previous Final Fantasy games had made it there, so they changed the numbers to try to avoid confusing the customers. Ironically, people ended up super confused in the long run. :) So, basically: if you're looking for a physical cartridge of the English version of this game, it's Final Fantasy III If you're looking for a new version of this game (such as the Pixel Remaster), it's Final Fantasy VI.
@dionr1168 That doesn't make it the best in every regard, my friend. Not to mention, that's too rigid a way of thinking. Persona 5 vs persons 5 royal? Sometimes, an update is a good thing. Seriously, check out a comparison of the sound for the Ps1 version vs Snes. It's sad because as good as the sound is on te ps1 one the loading times are much worse. There's give and take when it comes to which version of this game to play.
It's so damn ugly without scan lines. They should have actually redone everything with proper HD sprites, and not the crappy ones from the mobile version. It's like they lost the plot, because the game didn't look like this when it was released in the 90's because the sprites had CRTs in mind, not HD TVs. There's been this awful trend of the supposed "retro" look for about fifteen years now, without factoring CRTs and assuming people want blocky, blotchy spaghetti images that lack actual details. Just look at their portraits for example in this game, they're awful. The "scan line" overlay that you can turn on with the remasters is downright atrocious too and flickers like mad when moving vertically.
Really expecting a collection for consoles (especially Switch) after they fix the bugs. And a Lootbox-free version or the FFVII: Ever Crisis - Complete Edition, but this i found that last one more difficult to happen.
@@Altercate That’s the Square Enix plan rs Still waiting for the Dragon Quest VII 3DS Remake to come to IOS, outside Japan. And DQX Offline be confirmed for us.
this is not as great as it should be. i love ff6 a LOT but this remaster is half @ssed. i mean just the text alone is dreadful. the characters look a little better but don't feel like they fit in w/ the unchanged backdrops, looks terrible. magic looks better but same issue, 2 completely graphic styles being forced together, feels weird. whatever they did to make the opera scene so 3d needs to be applied to more of the game. reports of bugs. especially after seeing these hd-2d remakes like dragon quest 3 looking so damn good this is just an obvious cash grab and disrespectful to the legendary title of ff6
They need to remake this with the same graphic style as FF3. But I know some will be expecting a fully realistic remake of the size and scope of FF7 remake. But I would be happy with a remake even if they just went 3d. I love the character model designs of FF3 and 4 remakes when they did them in 3d
I played and finished this game in 1994, the “improvements” look negligible and disappointing. I personally can’t see myself paying for this. (Was considering the new switch release)
I wish they would have updated the sprites more. Level of detail similar to octapath traveler. Unpopular opinion, but I think it would have aligned the game more with the way my child memories see remember the game looking.
This is definitely the most contentious of the Pixel Remaster in terms of whether it’s a graphical improvement or not! For me, it’s a mixed bag-some parts look better, some parts don’t.
The look and the music in the PR is simply inferior to the original. Glad they are keeping the series alive in some fashion but the original is just so much better. In contrast to your view, I'm honestly even less of a fan of the redone music than the music. The electric guitar tones are cringe and sound like a mobile game.
I just bought this on steam the other day. Loaded it up and was instantly brought back in time when I was younger. In my personal opinion this version is perfect. A mix of retro and current tech
More environments needed to be rendered in full 3D like the opera scene. Vector, Narshe, Figaro, the Floating Continent, Kefka's Tower being some of the most important. I haven't bought it because I don't like the new character sprites- they look flat and and white balanced into oblivion - And because of the lack of 3D. I needed 20% more.
Looks like crap compared to the original snes (and PS1) releases. I’ll be getting digitally on the Oled switch just to support the company and to have the handheld option.
The lighting and saturation just doesn't work. This original's vibe relied heavily on the darker color palette to add to the emotion and aesthetic. Here it's like they brightened everything and took out the crucial shading. A shame.
I didn't like it when it (Pixel Remaster) original released but I like it now after they added QoL updates and added classic text (even if they didn't add the grey menu themes)
mmm not a fan of the sprites i mean maybe im to used to the original snes ones but man those are kinda meh to me they dont fit in with the background. it lookes like one of those crappy emulator filters. I mean if you love it more power to you just imo
I actually thought the gaming engine of Final Fantasy 5 was a little better than 6, considering you get to choose jobs for each of your characters. However, the 6's story, as well as the soundtrack may be the best in the entire series.
They do more good than bad with this remake. It's a massive step up compared to the last remake they did for mobile. My biggest gripes are the font and that the character models are way too bright. Having an option to switch between the original ost and the new pixel remaster's like Square did with the re-release of Secret Of Mana would have been nice. Let's hope Square brings this to consoles soon 🙏
Biggest gripe is how they ruined the opening credits The original gave the game a cinematic feel and set the tone right from the beginning With this version, it's just 2 minutes of pointlessness
Yeah that's a big "wut?" for me. I couldn't put my finger on it when I watched the scene, just something felt off to me. But when I realized what was missing I understand why the opening didn't hit me as hard as in the original.
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Do you have e a video on which version is the best one to play including bonus content
@@SinSacrifice Not yet! If you want the bonus content, you have two options:
#1 - The Gameboy Advance version, which is great except for the music quality being absolutely horrendous.
#2 - The old Steam version, which you can still buy directly from Square Enix's website. I personally don't like the graphics in this version, and combat is a bit clunkier than in other versions, but otherwise it's a great way to play the game.
@@Altercate I'll have to definitely give it a try thank you
I wonder if this is the version we'll get on steam since its coming out soon hopefully!
@@SinSacrifice a
Enemies get 2 or 3 times the attacks because you set the speed up to faster. It basically speeds up the ATB meters but because your stop when you are doing moves the enemies will get much more attacks.
Makes sense! Never knew that because out of all the versions of the game I've played, this is the first time I ever felt the need to change the battle speed 😂
This has always been a matter of confusion since the snes version
- Horrible font
(Fixable in PC version, not yet fixable in mobile version)
-GBA content stripped out
- Opening credits stripped out
As a long time fan, from the days of owning it on snes cartridge, ps1, and gba, I cannot understand why SquareEnix does these things.
It also makes you wonder why it didn't get a Switch release with all 6 games on the cart. What's up with the font - I realize it can be fixed on PC and I have done it but what were they thinking?
I noticed a flaw with this version so far: During the final battle, the Dancing Mad songs that play are not interwoven together like in the original game. In this version, as soon as you finish a stage in the battle, the song gets cut in the middle of where it was playing and the next one takes over, removing the smooth transition between them.
The GBA version had the same issue
So, just play the SNES version. Got it
thats been an issue since gba.
I feel like that was a really poor choice since they first remade it.
Shame... thays why its best to just replay it with the uncensored ted woolsey hack with lunar ips to patch the rom
Given how some of the other Pixel Remasters are at their 1.0.3, 1.0.5 Version gives me a bit of hope SQEnix will turn around and fix some of these annoying bugs. On an ideal world they add alternative fonts and the additional content, but yeah, the most they can (and probably will) do right now is fixing bugs and releasing the patches in the coming weeks.
Although as a RuneScape player myself, i became so used to bugs and glitches, i actually have a hard time telling if something is intentional or not...
I feel like companies like Square-Enix rarely support their games after release so this is good to hear.
1.0.6 just came out and it's now on sale too, lots of fixes. Decided to grab this on Steam.
This was my favorite game when it came out in 1994 (still own the cartridge), and it has changed places over the years with Chrono Trigger since CT's release in 1995. It has such a large story with a wide cast of unique characters, and Kefka's big turn is such a game changer, both in this game and for future games to come.
Both are two of the most amazing 8bit RPGs ever. Gotta say though that Chronotrigger just wins for me too. The whole time travel story was adventurous even by today's standards. I got the remake on my phone but it's just not the same as sitting on the sofa with a buddy and taking turns :/
Tempted to but the FF 6 remake on my PC though ;)
I love both but for me FFVI is just that little bit better. Better villain with Kefka, deeper set of characters which are surprisingly fleshed out, and although both soundtracks are excellent FFVI just has a wider selection of better tunes.
Even today, it’s story of the world of seeing the world ruin still holds up. I think the only thing CT does better is avoiding the random battles which I think makes it more accessible to more people.
Both CT and FVI deserve either HD2D remakes or a complete (3D) version like the VII remake.
@@UncleMarty Chronotrigger has a very boring protagonist unfortunately
The cast of Chronotrigger is nowhere near as memorable as FF6
Like, I can recount the back story and journey of every single character in FF6
Chronotrigger, not so much
@@hiyukelavie2396 Totally agree. FF VI I'll always remember and replay every decade, but Chrono Trigger never resonated the same way. It's a fine game but just doesn't have the same impact.
These are the same two games all JRPG nerds of a certain age vacillate over. I do think FF6 wins out in drama. Even though most of the Chrono Trigger characters had significant tragedy in their lives (barring maybe Ayla and Crono) it was handled in a simpler, less nuanced way. If I was on my death bed and only had enough hours left to play one of them again, it would probably be Chrono Trigger, but FF6 did an awful lot that Chrono Trigger didn’t.
In all honesty, I was rather excited when I learned of the Pixel Remasters, but then I found out that they were not going to have the post-SNES/NES content, which kinda left me disappointed. It meant that for PR FF6, I wasn't going to get the Gigantuar, Leviathan, and Diabolos, nor was I going to get the Dragons' Den and Soul Shrine, which would've been really nice additions. It's definitely a really well-put recreation of the game itself, but I kinda wish that I could've gotten more out of it.
you mean the post GBA content right? cuz SNES doesnt have extra endgame content
@@lol_Ozma yeah, hence why I said post-SNES
@@LogeenthLive ah ok
I personally don’t mind the look of the Pixel Remaster version of FF VI since I like how it uses more vibrant colors. Though I am surprised by the large amount of effort put into the opera scene and that it’s the only time these pixel remasters used voice acting.
Also when is your retrospective on FFIV?
Hi Gavin! I *finally* finished writing the script for the FF4 retrospective just the other day (it's been a huge project). Hopefully I can get the video up in the next month! Thanks for asking, nice to know someone's waiting :)
@@Altercate Yeah glad to hear it!👍
I'd rather wait longer but put THAT opera effort throughout the entire game... like a 2d-hd remake :(
They put extra effort into the opera scene because it's one of the most iconic moments in the entire Final Fantasy series. I'm sure they'd love to remake the whole game in HD-2D, but they don't have an unlimited budget and amount of time to make these things.
I wish they'd give FF6 the Octopath treatment for a remake. Just imagine FF6 in the pixel3d style of Octopath....drool.
Sharing a take about Blitz system I read somewhere before.
"On the bright side, it's cool that people doesn't have to open menu on the map to look how to perform it.
But on the other side, it takes away feeling of mastering a character like in a fighting game."
Definitely true! I like the simplicity of how it worked in the SNES version. :)
I still will play it blind probably
Being able to "retry" if you fail the input bothers me a LOT and defeats the purpose. It's bad enough they they removed the need to memorize the inputs by putting a prompt on screen, but making it impossible to fail is going way overboard
@@DwightPotvin no you can still fail the input. I don't know about retry.
@@DennyxMeo In all versions, you can cancel out of a blitz input and start over. In this version, you get to see if you need to.
This may have already been commented on but the reason the monsters are attacking move often than you expected is because you set the battle speed to fast. That is primarily a difficulty slider and you set it on Hard :)
Thanks! Ironically I don’t think I’ve ever touched the battle speed slider in any of the previous versions of the game lol
FF6 the only Final Fantasy game where I pressed a New Game four times just to understand the Esper system, Relearn the Story, and I suck at the time. FF6 is still the greatest Final Fantasy game even though I still haven't beat it yet...
If you're having trouble with the final dungeon, go grind in the Dinosaur Forest for a while! :D
But you can't use Vanish/Doom on this version so fight on the "land" part of that Dino Forest for easier enemies that can't really kill even a lv 60 party in 1 hit on that land part only 1 enemy uses spells so Summoning Phantom makes those enemies harmless.
ONLY fight those Dino's if you can do 9999 per hit WITH the 4x hit Masters Scroll Relic equipped which with the UItimate Weapon sword requires at least 8500 max HP OR at lv 85 to lv 90 before I could get 9999 damage out of it at FULL HP.
Ff6 is easy,always cast life 3,then you can respawn automatically,this methods ensure you fight to the end
Life 3 is good and all too bad its still useless if you still die in the Dino Forest for Lving AFTER it auto revives anybody that's why without Vanish/doom its best to wait until you do 9999 per physical hit their.
Alright Y'all I see your point. I'll do these advice.
As these pixel remasters went on, it became harder and harder to top the snes originals. I'd only agree that this is the best version of ff6 if you're against emulating the snes version with a translation patch. But I feel the Famicom original with the Ted Woolsey uncensored patch is by far the best way to experience this game. Still, this is one of the best rpgs ever made
Hi Alan! Definitely agree. To me, the choice of whether to play the SNES original or the Pixel Remaster is really not a big deal. Still, the PR is my favorite out of all of the versions of FF6 simply because I like the way it looks, love most of the rearranged soundtrack, and I really appreciate the way auto-battle works in the PRs. :)
Agreed I already own many versions of FFVI and the ROMhacks that correct the bugs/translation are way better than this lame 'Cash-Grab' by Squeenix that doesn't even have extras like the Bonus Dungeons.
@@Altercate Pixel Remaster did not include the added contents from GBA version right?
@@rdu239 Unfortunately not!
@@joeyondakeys Final Fantasy VI is definitely not minimalist
I first played FFVI a few years ago. I never finished it, but I still had a wonderful time. The characters were charming and lovable. And the reason I consider it my second favorite Final Fantasy game (FF9 is my fave btw) is because THE MUSIC! Oh my GOD the MUSIC is amazing!!! Definitely some of my favorite pieces of music by Uematsu!
Neighbor, you need to go back and complete this one. If you were even a little moved by what you saw, this game has the most powerful 25-minute ending sequence. You will be glad you did.
I just recently found this channel after watching your full Final Fantasy II retrospective and I am an instant fan. Love the passion and effort you put into these videos, and as someone who is currently playing through the entire FF series myself, I feel FFII is way too harshly criticized and did a lot for the series and the genre. Will be diving into your backlog, and excited to see what's coming next. Keep up the incredible work, because I appreciate these videos and the effort you put in.
Wow, that's so nice of you to say! You just made my day :)
FF6 was my first Final Fantasy. Played the GBA version all the way to the last boss fight on an emulator, but I got curious about an old save state and tried it out. Lost all my progress since I didn't know to make another save state beforehand.
Never got past the World of Balance again. Maybe I'll buy the Pixel Remaster and finish the game once and for all.
Glad you got to finish these reviews. Great content.
For the time-poor, you can often download savegames at various points in a game 🙂
I fell in love with this in 1997 it was the third game I ever played. . . Like ever. Ff4 (then 2) being the 2nd ever at around the age of 4 and mk1 being the first game ever
Thanks, I had been waiting for this review. I think I am going to choose the SNES for my first playthrough!
Always a good choice! :)
The extra attacks aren't bugs, the enemy's counterattack sometimes and some more than others...perfect example would be Behemoth from the floating continent...he's a counter fiend!
One bug I have noticed however, is whenever Dragon freezes you on floating continent...he doesn't attack you until you unfreeze lol
This happened to me, i thought my game froze lol. Took 3 minutes before he snorted me out
@@VoltagesLegion takes less time if you fast forward using auto battle
It's rather strange that I feel even the slowest battle speed in FFV Pixel Remaster was too fast later in game, whereas in FFVI they made everything so much slower. Maybe they tweaked the speed based on feedback from previous titles?
Could be! Definitely a huge difference in default speed between the two games :)
When I was younger, I wanted them to remake FF6 "properly"; HD 3D graphics fancy cinematics voice acting and all that cr@p. Basically what they ended up doing for FF7. When I grew up I realized it dosn't need all that. FF6 was, is and always will be the greatest Final Fantasy. Let them cr@p all over FF7 with all that HD bullsh!t.
FF6 Pixel remake did everything that needed to be done; touch ups on the pixel art, much needed QOL improvements. And the soundtrack... good lord the fully orchestrated soundtrack! It basically turned FF6 into the perfect game.
It’s insane just how good FF6’s original soundtrack was. Some of those tracks are almost impossible to improve on. Out of the dozens and dozens of arrangements of “The Decisive Battle” I’ve heard over the years, I’ve yet to find one I like better than the original 😂
Best game of all time! Never gets old for me, the characters and story are gold star hands down.
The original will always be the best but this remaster is a nice job. Not perfect but still nice.
To me the effects and menus look like shit. They don't match the pixelated characters at all. There's a specific aesthetic you gotta match when you got pixel art, and those effects, menus, and background just don't do it.
I'ma just stick with emulating my PS1 disc. The only real complaint I had with it was load time on the PS, but is a non-issue when emulating on a pc.
Does the music go off sync during the ending scene though?
I recall that being a problem on the PS hardware.
Never tried it on a emulator myself though.
Stuck to the SNES emulation myself despite having the Ps port.
As always, the passion is clear and the presentation is flawless. Keep crushing it! Can’t wait to see some more retrospectives!
Thank you, William! Your support means a lot to me :) Btw I finally finished my FF4 retrospective script about a week ago, so I'm hoping to have the video done in March!
@@Altercate oh great! So excited. I loved FF4, one of the best stories from the original 6.
@@williamishee9533 That's for sure! Such a great game. I had so many things I wanted to talk about, it was really hard to get it all down to a manageable script :D Can't wait to share the video with people!
Literally my first jrpg ..for snes knocked my socks off it beats anything in its category in my opinion
The lack of character profile pics when in the dialog screens is a PLUS, not a negative. It made the game look cheap in the remakes. Like it was emulating a Suikoden , NOT a Final Fantasy Game. I'm glad they took that out of this version. I hated it in every other version they added it in. I really wish they based this more on the original instead of the GBA version. I hated that version.
Yeah I don’t really want the portraits either to be honest! I just mentioned it because I know some people will care :)
Game looks good. FF6 on SNES is easily my favorite of the series, and I really loved the GBA rerelease. If this comes to Switch, I will likely get it. However I can't help but be disappointed by this version. Seeing what they are doing with games like Octopath Traveler, Live a Live, Triangle Strategy... I can't help but want more from this game.
Despite the 2015 Steam version and the earlier release on mobile of that same version getting crapped on, I still really liked that version, and keep it installed on my mobile device.
Octopath Traveler is so much better than these lame 'cash-grab' Pixel Remasters.
@@michaelkenwell9146 People really need to get over the whole HD-2D thing already. Not every pixel game has to be made in that style.
@@sammyshehole but imagine FF6 in that style...I think it suits it more.
Here's a quick answer if you have a PC: the SNES version with the Ted Woolsey Uncensored Hack, played on your emulator of choice, preferably bSnes
Definitely a great way to play the game :)
You ever play t edition? Keeps alot of the ted woolsey hilarity while bringing the game inline with future translations/ports. Also adding a sht load of new content + fixing tons of other stuff. Look into it if you havent
@@mfspectacular I keep hearing about it! I'm not a big mod player but I'll give it a try sometime :)
@@Altercate you can just find a pre patched version online if patching the game scares you that much. Only annoying part is screwing with your emulator's settings. It being an older rom hack on newer emulators makes a sht ton of the music not play right. Tho it can definitely be fixed, all of it
bruh, all the sprites are smaller than the snes version. outside the new effects, this game is just another lackluster job w alot of features left out drom the of game
I don’t agree - I think it’s a good start for anyone who hasn’t experienced the original before and don’t need any additional QoL mods. There are moments of joy for FF6 veterans. For more seasoned players there are already loads of romhacks that appeal to all needs. I’m enjoying it so far.
@@platinumdynamite theres nothing but qol stuff in here lol. i wasnt even talking about the gba extras. all menu customization is gone, shortcut mode is gone, MORE censorship, the sprites arefuckn smaller i saw the files ...., multiplayer GONE, colors botched, youre just a simp whos says they love being sold half a game again just because its new lolololol
@@shinra358 He disagreed and gave good reasons for it. You got triggered for some reason.
There’s No need to insult him. It’s immature. Grow up.
@@makasete30 and hes wrong. driveby argue someone else.
Pixel remaster graphics just don’t look right. It’s certainly better than the other port they did that looked like some deviant art fan fiction garbage. Still the Pixel remaster is a fail in my opinion. They would have done fine to just port the SNES or GBA graphics and touched them up for HD. They look awful, as does the menu system. Plus the music is off. It’s just wonky all around. FFVI is one of the greatest of all time and they’re milking it.
It looks nice but ill stick with a certain hack version
Have you played the t edition???
Honestly, I like the old Steam version more since it had all of the extra content and looked better graphically which could be improved further with mods. Unfortunately Square Enix removed the the old version from their official store last month so it's now really hard to obtain for players who want to experience the full version of the game.
The fact that they didn't add the additional content from GBA version is a bummer for me. I won't pay for a game with less content just because it looks good. For me, the GBA versions and the PSP ports that follows the GBA ones (FFI, II and IV) are the best ones.
Well , It dont even look better than GBA and original version . It just look brighter which basically ruin the mood of FF6 dark and gloomy setting , the front also look terrible
Late to the party, but if you want a true definitive edition. Look into the Final Fantasy VI T Edition Rom and its English patch. Yeah, you're stuck on a computer but it's one of the best rom hacks I've ever played.
not gonna lie, I really didn't like the pixel remaster at all, aside from backgrounds and spell animations being better everything else looks like a downgrade from the snes version, the pixels look worse somehow, enemies look blurry and over pixelated, music sounds worse than fan remakes, also weird the pr wouldn't have the Gameboy advanced extra content
SNES still the perfect version until we get a proper 2D/HD remake.
i think the pixel remaster of 6 was badly done. so badly done, i think ill stick with the SNES version. theres nothing special there thats worth playing the PR for.
The game looks good, but the soundtrack sounds worse for me.
The characters models also look a little out of place. But the backgounds are beaultiful.
The gba version is still very playable
The soundtrack sounds worse? Wtf, lol.
@@J01789 He's a troll i think.
One of the greatest games of all time that still holds up to this day.
I just want to play the original game on a current platform, no need for flashed graphics or added extras
Its crap imo. The pixel art sucks, the colors are gaudier than the gba version and the ui looks like rpgmaker II
Hard pass.
They seriously need to bring these remasters to consoles.
They heard ya,released yesterday!
What about tactics FFS!!!! We’ve been waiting for so damn long, just give us WOTL on consoles
I just picked up FF6 for PS5 and I’m loving it. Already had the pixel remaster on iOS but, it just feels natural with a controller in my hand.
Also the music sounds amazing thru my sound system on the TV…much better than the phone imo
@@edgarava1 yeah, Square is so slow with this one. Hopefully Tactics Ogre : Reborn sold well for them to do it at last.
Wish granted!
Regarding enemies getting multiple turns in battle compared to your own: it's possible this is because you set the battle speed to fast. I haven't played this version, but I know that in the original, battle speed only affected enemies, not party members, and if they kept it that way, that probably explains your issues.
Interesting! That could explain it. What I noticed is that (as I mentioned in the review) the overall battle speed seems much slower in this version than in any of the others I've played, which is why I set it to fast in the first place. I never felt the need to change the battle speed in the previous versions.
That's nuts, it was basically a difficulty slider and I've been clowned my whole life by this game's BS speed slider.
Review my Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster Opening theme Church Organ cover too ;)
I'm serious.
Is it just me or is this version more difficult than the original? Random battle encounters seem way too frequent and the leveling up system seems slower than the original. I've struggled at certain areas and bosses that I never struggled in when playing it in the past. I'm currently in the floating island and getting my ass whooped by the regular monsters there. I don't remember it being this tough.
Yeah, I've played four different versions of the game in the last month (including the Pixel Remaster) and this was by far the playthrough I had the most trouble with. I can't quite put my finger on it but it definitely feels harder, or maybe I should say, it feels more uneven. Some parts were super easy, others way harder than usual. Like I said in the video, I blame it on bugs. 😂
@@Altercate Yeah I think you nailed it, it's definitely unbalanced. I've been just grinding on the floating stage for the last two days - leveling up my characters. Other than the few complaints I have, I've definitely been enjoying this remake. Maybe one day, we'll get a full modern day remake with updated graphics but I'm really glad we get this upgraded "16 bit" version. The 16:19 aspect ratio makes this game look amazing! Awesome review by the way! Keep up the good work my friend!
@@IamLegend32 Thanks a lot! :D
I feel it is. This game is probably the easiest of the SNES trio and it could use the difficulty bump even if unintended. Plain Joker Acid Rain attacks do enough damage to nearly wipe my party. Tunnel Armor attacks more frequently so you can't hide behind Runic forever. So I think enemies attack more frequently and do more damage or at least their "special" attacks do more damage.
The spritework is still the biggest turnoff for this version but dang am I blown away by how good the attack animations are in this version. That on top of the music being really good might actually sell me on this one. Sad that there's no czar dragon as 6 really needed a super boss imo but I can live with that.
I feel the same way. I'm torn on getting the PR or just replaying my GBA version.
I would say that being able to accidentally travel back to the World of Balance through Albrook and softlocking your save is a pretty game-breaking affair, not to meontion the equipment bug involving Gau, Shadow, and the way the game handles putting equipment back in your inventory when party members leave. I THINK these have been patched, but there's still a TON of issues.
Ironically enough that was a bug only found in the original Japanese release on the SNES, and fixed for every other release, but when they made this remaster they worked with the original Japanese code and forgot about this bug. But it is fixed now, luckily.
Honestly just the opera scene is worth the money, not only for the octopath traveler style but the song actually is dubbed in the language you have selected
I was never a fan of the "synth" voices for the opera even back then. You sort of had to "sing in your head". So I'm glad Uematsu made the call to give it full vocals. And whoever made the call to give it the HD-2D treatment.
Great review, honest and definitely well thought out. Awesome vid!
Thank you so much! :D
We need a proper remake of this game.
I STILL want a PS4/PS5/Switch version since Vanish/Doom no longer kills Intangirs instantly the Mu/Rhodox rage WON'T either so on this version learn ALL WoB spells ON the FLOATING continent only just make sure to learn Cura/Fira/Thundera Osmose and Vanish BEFORE going their.
Not gonna lie, I really like the Vanish+Doom bug, I wish they'd kept it in later versions :D
Same here but had it been kept in all the GBA Dragons Den bosses would have probably been IMMUNE to Vanish anyways.
Overall, I like this version a lot. I agree it's the best version. The graphics aren't as bad as I thought it would be. The upgraded music is stellar especially with the opera having vocals. Some of the tracks have an additional slightly different second loop or have been extended. Also this game supports 32:9 aspect ratio so ultrawide and super ultrawide users can rejoice as you can see more of the gameplay field.
Nitpicks would be no opening credits, there is still some censorship like Celes getting beat up and some sprites (I understand this is because of Japan's CERO ratings, but no reason why other regions can't have a different version), and some translation choices I feel were better on the SNES version like Locke's responses to Celes in the dressing room are more ambiguous while the GBA translation are overt. Like when Locke responds to why he saves Celes he says "because I'm tired of standing by and doing nothing while I lose the girls I like". Might as well just say "Because I love you, Celes". Now I don't know what the actual Japanese text was trying to say though. Other translations were along the lines of "I once lost someone I loved" to indicate Locke feels guilty about Rachael without implying any feelings for Celes yet. It makes no sense in the following lines when Locke dodges the question if she's Rachael's replacement.
Now I understand almost all of these have been in versions since the GBA so it's not a specific nitpick on this version. I was hoping they'd address these.
Is it me or the snes version is still the best and the best looking too can't stand theses remaster it look worst to me in a way
@@Daiyve yes I understand your point of view but still with today's tech you could at least make it like i was but looking even better look at what they did with octopath 2 etc
i'm playing it on steam, i'm loving it, its feels like the first time i played on snes, the opera scene made me cry.
Me too, bud. The nostalgia hit HARD, especially when I saw how much love they showed that scene in this version.
If there was a game that needed the HD-2D treatment was this one.
Can you make "Wind God Gau" in the pixel remaster? In other words, can Gau wear the merit award again? Otherwise, I'm giving this one a skip! ^_^
Haven’t tried it yet so I can’t guarantee it still works!
@@Altercate Ok ty!
Old people trivia: FF3 (6) retailed at $79.99 when it launched in 1994.
Haha yeah games are cheap these days, I used to pay the equivalent of over $100 for a SNES game in Sweden in the mid '90s. With inflation it works out to more like $190...
I won’t say that I’m an expert in Final Fantasy 6, but this version seemed to me quite difficult due to the increased number of attacks, which is why I couldn’t go through some moments, I was so desperate that I had to install the version with the infinite health function
Enemies are getting extra attacks because you set the battle speed to fast.
I'm liking this quite a lot actually. The only ways it's not 'definitive' is that the color scheme is a bit less interesting than the original, and it's missing the extra dungeons. Pretty much everything else is better in this version than any of the others. The music, battle stage backgrounds, battle effects and diagonal movement, are all great additions that make it far more playable in 2022.
I have the same conclusion : it's not definitive, but my reasons are different (I don't really care about the extra dungeon, I thought it sucked). My reason is that it's a buggy mess and they missed the mark on a few things (some music tracks are inferior to the originals, walking animation has only 2 frames when the original had 3, scrolling is choppy, no x2 or x3 speed function, no end game options like a hard mode or new game +, and I'm probably forgetting more).
Although there are patches that alleviate this to some extent...the original had the most elegant font and ui ever. Patches can help this version but the menu layout was still much better in the Famicom version. Also, defending and row swap can be tougher to access in the remaster as you have to navigate to second menu instead of just pressing left or right...walking and running animations feel chopper. This remaster has a lot of pros and cons but ultimately, the Famicom original is superior and that's a shame because that released on 30 year old hardware.
@@alanlee67 Yes, I've since installed them. I got the SNES font. I got the worldmap from the previous android version, and I got the character portraits added to the text. It's pretty much perfect now!
Completely agree. Some people calling the pixel remasters lazy or bad need to understand that just because they’re overly nostalgic for a version of the game from their childhood, that doesn’t make new versions bad. There’s nostalgia and then there’s stubborn nostalgia.
Hello, Square Enix said that they would base their PR editions on the originals games that's we're not getting the added content so it was clear from the start. I don't know if it's a good choice but this game is improved on the original game and that's enough for me to play it. PS: the loading times you are mentioning are not present on the PC version. And for the die hard fans of the original colors there's already a mod to correct that if you want.
Thanks for commenting! I've only played the PC version so that's what I based my comment about load times on. As for the bonus content, it's not something I personally care about, but I mention it because a lot of people have questions about it. :)
This version is more censored than the SNES version, so I have no interest in it.
What was censored?
Great work Altercate! I can’t wait for the inevitable console release 😫 dying to lose myself in nostalgia with these games again.
Looking forward to you doing a review of Stranger of paradise soon ;P.
Thanks buddy! Me too :D
How can it be the best when you said it's completely riddled with bugs?
I still found it very playable in spite of the bugs, and I figured they'll fix them sooner or later! At the end of the day it all comes down to personal preference, but this is my personal favorite way to play the game :)
The QoL is so little and so much at the same time.
TLDR: How to make Sabin's bushido usable, the game more intuitive, and the difficulty less unbalanced.
This looks nice, but i think i prefer the snes original. I gotta tell ya, the only final fantasy game i ever played was americas ff1. And i loved it, but i disliked every other game. In america, 6 is 3. I just got through 3 hrs of 3 on the snes mini and my god ive been missing out. I still wont play any 3d ff games, i tried and didnt like em. I cant believe the snes graphics. Snes is my favorite console of all time, and i still find new games that blow my mind. The use of mode 7 is amazing in this game, the sprites arent the best but its the backgrounds, cutscenes, and setting that blow me away. South figaro was like a dream come true, then the mountain was gorgeous. I love the battle scenes too. The forest and mountain ones are the most gorgeous ones ive seen yet.
I find the more i play this game, the more it reminds me of the first time i played octopath traveler. That game is stunning. As is this.
This remaster looks great, but i prefer the rawness of the snes pixelation, and the crudeness of mode 7. It reminds me of a time thats long gone, the best console there ever was. I will be getting all the pixel remasters sometime soon though, so ill get to experience this game all over again and i cant wait.
I was unhappy with the lyrics change to the Opera scene, having played the SNES version many times growing up.
4:29 for train suplex :)
i went that square enix made remake of finale fantesy 1,finale fantesy 2,
finale fantesy 3, finale fantesy 4 finale fantesy 5 ,finale fantesy 6
like graphique of Zelda link's awakening in Nintendo Switch.
I do love the tiny details. Like giving a different background for battles in Vector, and putting wreckage of the Blackjack on the shore of the Solitary Island. (I almost wanted to let Cid die just to see if there were any new details for Celes' attempted suicide...)
What I didn't like quite so much was the HD-2D redux of the Aria scene...because it just made me wish the whole game got an HD-2D remake. :(
"... is the pixel remaster worth your money?"
i'd rather give my money to the tortuga seafarers than to squarenix just for making this bastardization exist.
you can't remaster what was already a masterwork.
i'll say it again,
YOU CAN'T REMASTER WHAT WAS ALREADY A MASTERWORK.
they just needed to fix bugs from the snes and that's it. but no, they have to paint over the mona lisa because they think it needs updating AND THEY NEED YO MONEY
"Tortuga seafarers" made me laugh XD
Hot take: I like how the old mobile/Steam versions looked better than Pixel Remasters. The pixel remasters look like pixel blobs (maybe I’m exaggerating…they look ok), and I wish I could some how get the atma weapon mod working on Steam deck as I will not actually sit on my PC to play a game like that (That’s what I bought all my handhelds for).
I respect that! Personally I feel the opposite, but I’ve come to like the old Steam/mobile graphics more as I got used to them. They’re not my favorite but they’re not as bad as people say.
Can we get this game on switch or Playstation please. This was one of my favorite games.
The Pixel Remasters are coming to consoles this spring!
Switch this month. I think 4/19
I’m really confused. I recently started to get back into retro games and was wanting to play FFVI on the SNES. But now I see it’s called FFIII in the US but I have found FFVI for the SNES with English on the cartridge. Did Nintendo/Square later go on to fix the name for the SNES or not? And which should I buy for the SNES?
Late reply, but basically the English SNES version of this game is "Final Fantasy III". When the game was first released in North America, only two previous Final Fantasy games had made it there, so they changed the numbers to try to avoid confusing the customers. Ironically, people ended up super confused in the long run. :)
So, basically: if you're looking for a physical cartridge of the English version of this game, it's Final Fantasy III
If you're looking for a new version of this game (such as the Pixel Remaster), it's Final Fantasy VI.
I swear, if you say anything bad about Final Fantasy 6, the best game ever, I will...
Edit: I agree with the bad parts you mentioned! Great video!
Super Nintendo version = Glorious Master Race
Mini snes gang
Ost missing some tho. Best version in every other way, but the ps1 versions ost is stronger.
@@milpycafe6528 SNES version is the best because it's the ORIGINAL version.
@dionr1168 That doesn't make it the best in every regard, my friend. Not to mention, that's too rigid a way of thinking. Persona 5 vs persons 5 royal? Sometimes, an update is a good thing.
Seriously, check out a comparison of the sound for the Ps1 version vs Snes.
It's sad because as good as the sound is on te ps1 one the loading times are much worse.
There's give and take when it comes to which version of this game to play.
@@milpycafe6528 Being faithful to the original, right down to the smallest 240p pixel, is ALWAYS better than an "update"
It's so damn ugly without scan lines. They should have actually redone everything with proper HD sprites, and not the crappy ones from the mobile version. It's like they lost the plot, because the game didn't look like this when it was released in the 90's because the sprites had CRTs in mind, not HD TVs. There's been this awful trend of the supposed "retro" look for about fifteen years now, without factoring CRTs and assuming people want blocky, blotchy spaghetti images that lack actual details. Just look at their portraits for example in this game, they're awful. The "scan line" overlay that you can turn on with the remasters is downright atrocious too and flickers like mad when moving vertically.
Really expecting a collection for consoles (especially Switch) after they fix the bugs.
And a Lootbox-free version or the FFVII: Ever Crisis - Complete Edition, but this i found that last one more difficult to happen.
Yeah, this is gonna be perfect for the Switch. I'll probably end up buying it again lol.
@@Altercate That’s the Square Enix plan rs
Still waiting for the Dragon Quest VII 3DS Remake to come to IOS, outside Japan.
And DQX Offline be confirmed for us.
this is not as great as it should be. i love ff6 a LOT but this remaster is half @ssed. i mean just the text alone is dreadful. the characters look a little better but don't feel like they fit in w/ the unchanged backdrops, looks terrible. magic looks better but same issue, 2 completely graphic styles being forced together, feels weird. whatever they did to make the opera scene so 3d needs to be applied to more of the game. reports of bugs. especially after seeing these hd-2d remakes like dragon quest 3 looking so damn good this is just an obvious cash grab and disrespectful to the legendary title of ff6
They need to remake this with the same graphic style as FF3. But I know some will be expecting a fully realistic remake of the size and scope of FF7 remake. But I would be happy with a remake even if they just went 3d. I love the character model designs of FF3 and 4 remakes when they did them in 3d
4:36 Suplex a train! best moment ever...
I played and finished this game in 1994, the “improvements” look negligible and disappointing. I personally can’t see myself paying for this. (Was considering the new switch release)
I wish they would have updated the sprites more. Level of detail similar to octapath traveler. Unpopular opinion, but I think it would have aligned the game more with the way my child memories see remember the game looking.
This is definitely the most contentious of the Pixel Remaster in terms of whether it’s a graphical improvement or not! For me, it’s a mixed bag-some parts look better, some parts don’t.
The look and the music in the PR is simply inferior to the original. Glad they are keeping the series alive in some fashion but the original is just so much better. In contrast to your view, I'm honestly even less of a fan of the redone music than the music. The electric guitar tones are cringe and sound like a mobile game.
So no Gigantuar, Gilgamesh, Leviathan, Excalipoor, Masamune? If so wasted alot of time ferrying for Leviathan and killing 50+ cactuars 🤦♂️
I'm afraid so :(
We need the FF7 treatment for this game!
I just bought this on steam the other day. Loaded it up and was instantly brought back in time when I was younger. In my personal opinion this version is perfect. A mix of retro and current tech
More environments needed to be rendered in full 3D like the opera scene. Vector, Narshe, Figaro, the Floating Continent, Kefka's Tower being some of the most important. I haven't bought it because I don't like the new character sprites- they look flat and and white balanced into oblivion - And because of the lack of 3D. I needed 20% more.
How about the whole game?
Personally, I prefer FF2(Though, I onlyplayed the Advanced versions with extra dungeons). FF2 has reflects tragedy very well for me.
Looks like crap compared to the original snes (and PS1) releases. I’ll be getting digitally on the Oled switch just to support the company and to have the handheld option.
The lighting and saturation just doesn't work. This original's vibe relied heavily on the darker color palette to add to the emotion and aesthetic. Here it's like they brightened everything and took out the crucial shading. A shame.
I didn't like it when it (Pixel Remaster) original released but I like it now after they added QoL updates and added classic text (even if they didn't add the grey menu themes)
Is it worth the price? It costs less than one could make within 1 hour at their job. It's not rocket science for perhaps the best game of all time.
mmm not a fan of the sprites i mean maybe im to used to the original snes ones but man those are kinda meh to me they dont fit in with the background. it lookes like one of those crappy emulator filters. I mean if you love it more power to you just imo
This couldve been perfect if they added the bonus content from the GBA version.
So Im still playing the GBA version
And the PSP HD graphics
I actually thought the gaming engine of Final Fantasy 5 was a little better than 6, considering you get to choose jobs for each of your characters. However, the 6's story, as well as the soundtrack may be the best in the entire series.
That’s pretty much how I feel, too. I think FF5 is the most fun SNES FF for sheer gameplay, but FF6 has the better story and soundtrack.
They basically made it more 'octopath' like, eh?
Well maybe i should try playing it since its been at least a decade since i played ff6
Regardless of version, it's always worth a playthrough now and then :)
I have no idea why this isn't on switch
They do more good than bad with this remake. It's a massive step up compared to the last remake they did for mobile.
My biggest gripes are the font and that the character models are way too bright. Having an option to switch between the original ost and the new pixel remaster's like Square did with the re-release of Secret Of Mana would have been nice.
Let's hope Square brings this to consoles soon 🙏
I heard Pixel Remaster did not include the added contents from the GBA version
Biggest gripe is how they ruined the opening credits
The original gave the game a cinematic feel and set the tone right from the beginning
With this version, it's just 2 minutes of pointlessness
Yeah that's a big "wut?" for me. I couldn't put my finger on it when I watched the scene, just something felt off to me. But when I realized what was missing I understand why the opening didn't hit me as hard as in the original.