Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Caught Me Off Guard… | Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 เม.ย. 2023
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster has hopped from phones to our consoles. With Square Enix sending me a review code, I wanted to take a similar approach as I did to the Battle Network Legacy Collection. By that, I mean I looked at how the new bells and whistles impact the core experience rather than speaking on the games individually. With so many "definitive versions" for each of the respective Final Fantasy games thanks to their many ports, can the Pixel Remasters hope to replace that? It's a case-by-case basis, so let's run through what Square is up to with these games.
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Audio issues fixed! Sorry if the screeching scared the life out of you!
Thank You!
Haha that was odd but ty!
When will you do a review for Trails to Azure?
I thought the matrix got you, I was scared when I saw the video down
It is still there at 3:50. Scared the shet out of me
If you play them through sequentially, the jump in storytelling from entry to entry is phenomenal. Really gives you a sense of how breaking edge the company was back in the 80s and 90s.
I agree. Final Fantasy invented story telling through video games and I have found very few video games that can tell a story as good as a final fantasy game. Off the top of my head the only thing that comes close is undertale in its ability to tell a story
Along with Mario rpg or even parasite eve
@@oliverwithers9736 Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, Legend of Legaia, Lunar Silver Star, Terranigma are all great games with great stories. Dragon Quest IV on NES was the first one to go for a more narrative driven experience, with its chapter based story, and DQ5 has one of the darkest stories in the series.
I'm just barely old enough to remember the SNES era for FF in the US, my parents owned IV and VI as 2 and 3, as well as alot of the squaresoft stuff of that era, like chrono Trigger and secret of Mana. Yes it's absolutely true, experiencing that stuff at the time was mind blowing. For those who weren't there, imagine how we felt when 7 came out.
@@joewestwoodslist7742 In Europe, VII was the first entry, which was released. My older brother was only in mainstream like Mario World, Secret of Mana, Super Tennis, Mortal Kombat. As PSX came out, I experiences FFVII by a friend. First turn based JRPG I ever saw. A birthday later, I got a PSX and FFVIII and it was a gem at this time - best endgame ever. After that, I rented FFVII and all the other RPGs like Star Ocean, Wild Arms, Legend of Legaia / Dragoon. Best time ever. Since PS3, I dont like how the genre turned out beside 1-2 games like Tales of... and some indie games. Next month, FFXVI is coming but it seems, that its a completly different game...
Jesus what happened at 3:35 almost gave me a heart attack
I soiled my armor I was so scared!
Fir real
That popped up as I read this comment. Sounded like a Cerberus from RE, high on helium, getting killed.
Same. That really damage my soul.
I was driving with the volume up when that happened and it scared the crap out of me. I almost swerved lol
I want to point out that the physical version, if they're anything like other collection bundles, will have each game as an individual game as well. You'll still see them on your home screen all the same as a separate game.
3:36. Sound blew my earbuds out.
Jumpscare at 3:35
Bro I was prepared and I STILL JUMPED/
Wtf. I was about to skip to that point to see but before I could it went over it. I jumped
TH-cam is still processing the cut for this one. Sorry y’all, I was trying to fix this in the middle of a podcast that I couldn’t stop, so it falls to me. Not sure how the screeches happened cause they weren’t in the editing software when I checked, but they’re being removed.
I have a story about FF4. Back when it was FF2 on the SNES, it taught me how to read. I was in the third grade, and I just wasn’t picking up reading very well. This game totally did the trick though.
It also helped me to read in english (im from Brazil, so im a native portuguese speaker)
It was my first final fantasy game, but dragon warrior 1 taught me to read 😊
Pokemon games are the reason I can read lol
Wow! I also have a similar story!
It also helped me to read. I was able to read at a fourth grade level in first grade. I was reading when I was 5 due to watching my aunt and uncle religiously when they played final fantasy 1 and then when I started playing final fantasy 2 (IV). I almost skipped a grade because of it. I remember bonding with my new step dad playing final fantasy 2. Some of my fondest memories.
I will forever be grateful for this, sometimes teachers and books and final fantasy were my only escape from excessive bullying.
@@BunnyRyan1808 ❤️ ff2/4 was the SHIT. We had to rent it so many times and I still never beat it as a child
Man, I'm so glad you posted this. I've been hoping for a nice review that kept the gba games in mind. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite content creators!
Happy to hear it 😊
They should remake FFVI in HD-2D
You’re speaking my language. Im in!
@@retrorebound8887 I am pretty confident they will go for this idea or are already working on it, but won´t show anything before the release of DQIII HD2D.
Im soooo excited for that Dragon Quest HD-2D (octopath style) remake that was announced a while ago. My body is ready!!!
Not just Final Fantasy VI, but the previous five entries as well. Voice acting should be thrown in as well, as HD-2D games are known to feature it. I’d prefer full 3D myself in Unreal Engine 5, which is known for its ease of development. Another choice is Modern Remaster, which would at least reuse the graphic assets of the last version before Pixel Remaster, in the style of PSP 2D games, utilizing the power of Unity Engine.
The purchase options for Final Fantasy HD-2D Remaster would be either individual purchase or trilogy bundles (NES Trilogy bundle and SNES Trilogy bundle).
I totally get the desire for this, but it's such a big game, they would definitely want to give it the VII treatment.
2nd upload HYYYYYPE!
Thanks for fixing it right away, my ears only bled a little bit 😅
Yea man. Lol it wasn't terrible but hopefully this is better.
I didn’t know this was a second upload and was mortified at that noise
I got the bundle today.
Was kind of expecting the price when of all things, an option to change the font made these a day 1 purchase.
I've never played 1,2 and 3 and never finished 4 and 5 (although being at the end and getting sidetracked).
Currently lvl 12 on FF1 and loving life!!
Enjoy!
13-2 is one my fave final fantasies. That music is a force to be reckoned with.
I have such nostalgic love for Final Fantasy IV. 4 was always my favorite. I eventually got the Snes version later in life but I had a friend in elementary school who found a GBA cartridge of FF4 on the ground and gave it to me. That was my first introduction. Then I also managed to get both DS and Psp versions... I could buy 4 again now if not all 6.
I'll likely get these on sale at some point, but I've played them all, extensively, on their original platforms...and still have them.
I played the first FF when it released in the US in 1988 and have been engrossed by the series ever since. They're fun rpgs and the story telling was WAY ahead of its time.
Looking forward to this. I played 1, 2 and 5 so I’m looking forward to 3,4 and 6. Great vid
Hi, great video. Are you all right!? Did a angry hamster attack you at 3:35 off screen of something?! Holy crap! XD
03:37 didn’t enjoy that with headphones on
FF II on SNES USA, was such a huge game for me growing up.
The 3:41 second jump scare noise got me to jump out my seat omg 😂😭 but great review I can’t wait to download it when I get home tonight
This is gonna rock! I have my physical copy on the way.
Matty, I hope you're doing stellar! Been really enjoying your videos, keep it up! Does anyone know if the original English release translations are used in the pixel remasters or did they change the translations/scripts? I haven't heard anyone comment on that aspect. Have a great one!
I love that you spent some time talking about IV. It gets overlooked so often but it's my favorite
IV never gets overlooked. Are you kidding? It's one of the highest rated games in the series, it even got a sequel which not even FFVI got.
@@tveye363 compared to 6,7 and 9 and 10 it does
Ngl, that little audio blip at 3:36 scared the shit outta me while I was doing laundry with my ear buds in. 😂
I’m so excited for you to try FF4! This one’s my first and favorite if I had a dollar for every time I played that game as a kid I would probably be pretty far into being able to buy the bundle 😂 i can still recite that storyline by heart
You had me at XIII-2. Subbed!!!
I am hyped. I fell off the trophy hunting bandwagon years ago, but the Pixel Remaster reinvigorated that excitement to work towards a platinum again. Definitely starting with FF1 and going right into VI
I’ve never played a Final Fantasy game, and I picked up the first one. I’m really happy I did, and working towards the platinum has been a lot of casual fun.
@@corbinfreeman6607 That is exactly why I am hooked on FF1 right now. It's casual fun and doesn't feel like I have to go out of my way to grind like I would in the 3D FF games. If you didn't know, the boosts in the in-game Config menu do not disable trophies and make the grind a whole lot easier.
Ff1 is surprisingly easy to platinum just the bestiary that takes a bit of time due to the RNG but is doable
I'm definitely getting FF6, I've never played it and I know a lot of people recommend it. I'm quite excited for the new features (no random encounters/exp boost) because I've grown quite tired of random encounters at this point. Glad I'll finally be able to experience this!
Yeah no. Story alone isn't what makes Final Fantasy games great. Playing GTA with cheats vs playing it normally for the first time was a night and day difference. Free 3d controls vs classic tank controls in Resident Evil. Huge difference. Final Fantasy 12 with 4 x speed. All 3 games were ruined. Why? Cause who plays games to just get the story? Believe it or not, most of these games stories kinda suck. If you don't truly go immerse yourself into the world, just skip by.... All you left with is a story that's pretty simple. Play Mario with constant immortality on. See how the experience is
@@I_Am_The_Social_Reject That's great, you can play your games the way you like, and I'll play mine the way I like, and it doesn't really matter.
@@I_Am_The_Social_Reject _Cause who plays games to just get the story?_
Me. The only reason videogames are better than books is because I am part of the story, maybe I can influence it somehow.
Maybe I do both if I can leave the game on its own, like colony management games on the minimum speed so I look at them from time to time while I read.
In terms of videogame mechanics, I started my videogame journey with Chrono Trigger and was perfect in terms of combat for me: no random encounters with enemies on the screen you could avoid, but still turn-based so I don't have to mash buttons like a maniac. Traveling through the map also didn't have encounters.
Having the chance to skip random encounters in FF6 achieve something similar to that effect: disable them after like eight battles per map area, and no random encounters in the map.
@@realtayo42 It does matter to a lot of people. I know crazy how people are different and not everyone is okay with casuals butchering beloved games. Ain't that just strange?!!!!! Of course you cool with people catering to you. Don't matter how it affects others does it?
@@Ilwenray85 That would perfectly fine if you played games made for casuals. Final Fantasy appealing to you while alienating the fans that made the series what it is, and continue making it popular, ain't the answer. And like I already said, story isn't what Final Fantasy is known for in a movie type of way. You being in the world isn't you being in that world. You just visiting in a protective bubble. There is no true connection. And Chrono Trigger was great. Would it be a good interactive story game? No.
i just got it physical from play asia , they arent region locked and include english , free shipping for orders over 100 so i picked up a romancing saga ive never heard of
that was my line of thinking too, instead of getting the bundle just get a few to start with or just start with one and add the other titles to your collection over time if you enjoy them. :)
This is a good purchase for me cause I never played these or 7,8, and 9. Only played x,x-2 and 12. So I’m excited to see how the series grew and got better.
Fake ff fan
@@BankaiFever Imagine gatekeeping FF of all things lmfao
"got better" lol
@@tveye363 I mean I’m enjoying 1 rn but 12 which I’ve played before is infinitely better so yes. I am going to see how this series got better over time
7 and 8 are very good. A lot of people like 9 too but I haven't beaten it yet. Didn't like the chibi looking characters.
I played FF1 and FF6 pixel remasters on PC and I loved them. It was my first time with each. Having the modern quality of life improvements, like being able to save whenever, auto-saves, and the maps made it such a smooth experience. The updated graphics are well done, modernized but still retaining the classic look. The biggest thing might actually be the new orchestral music, it really goes a long way towards making these old games feel EPIC and important. I'm probably going to pick up FF5 on Switch so I can grind some levels on the go, seems like a good one for that with the whole Job system.
dope channel bro ! 🔥
Auto saves, fast forward features and mini maps 👌more than welcome. And turning off encounters.
Oh dang! 4 is a masterpiece. No spoilers, but ending section of that game is just bonkers lol
Iv was the first ever rpg of any kind I played. My friend had it when it came out on snes I hadn’t played chrono trigger or even dnd yet literally changed my life I was entranced by the vibe the adventure the music the cast
Some patches I’d like to see on console version are a third option for “BGM Type”, which is “Old Arrangement”, that is the soundtrack arrangement from PSOne versions of Final Fantasy I and II, the arrangement from the 2006 3D remake of Final Fantasy III, and the one from the 2007 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. For “Font Style”, I’d like a serif variant of “Modernized” and “Classic.” When you switch the language to Japanese and the font style to Classic, the “Now Loading” message appears in a pixel serif font, hence the new options “Modernized Serif” and “Classic Serif.”
Love the sweatshirt Matty! LGR!!
Great video! Thanks for all the information. I totally don't get why you're so against the price, though. You seem to be fine with buying them individually and if you do that with all of them you'll pay around $20 more than if you just buy the bundle. It's a really solid discount to get them all together at once, basically netting you one of III-VI for free.
damn jumpscare with that audio issue ! I almost pooped my pants!
Considering the last remaster for any major JRPG was Tales of Symphonia: Remastered. I say the price worth what you get, especially when they actually added some QoL features.
Ahhhh the good ol days....I was there for the first, and I've played em all since....I remember late nights "grinding" the original game on NES, long before "grinding" became a thing.
I managed to get my hands on the physical PS4 version, each individual game is still a separate install, so that thing you mentioned about the galleries being disconnected is still a thing in the physical collection.
Nice jump scare at about 3:34 😂
Started with 2 & 3 on SNES (4 & 6), Just ordered the Switch all-on-one cart.
'Encounter off' great for LLGs, waiting to grind until events or level buffs available, those horrible encounter rates in 1 & 2, etc.
3:50 that sound scared the crap out of me
My speakers were loud
Just started up ff6 last night and it’s been great so far . I didn’t think I’d like the game and combat as much as I did. I did turn on some boosts since I’m trying not to spend more than 35 hours on this. (Too many games to play) but I love this
Good call. I don’t think the XP boosts will be to the detriment of your experience.
@@retrorebound8887 I agree. Can’t wait to get off work to play some more. Thanks for the video . I watch your content and on last stand. 🔥
Not more than 35 hours?! I remember when FF6 was all I had to play! My first play through I 100% the game and it clocked it at 70 hours. The boosts will remove a good 20 hours though.
@@yourlifeisawesome lol I take it back I’m 21 hours in and taking my time . Great game
@@sweettooth7625 Once they start flooding you with espers, the grind to max all your characters gets addicting. When you get to the World of Ruin, look up the dinosaur woods. You can go there for a solid exp grind and I believe the "economizer" relic dropped is from the Brontosaur which makes all your casts 1MP.
FF4 is such an amazing game. It remains one of my favorite games ever and I personally think it's the best of the old 2D FF games. It's actually second best, behind 7 of course, out of all FF games in my opinion.
FF4 really is. That’s the game that solidified my interest in FF and RPGs back in 91. I’m playing that one right now. Lol
@@thomasharvey1151 yea it was the game that got me into FF so I may be a bit biased lol but the music alone tells the story it's so good. None of the others really hit like that for me.
@@Rezo2486 Absolutely. This is the one that holds the special place in the heart for me. The over world theme in 4 is my all time favorite piece of gaming music. Has been so since I first heard it in 91. Into the Darkness is my second favorite music of all time.
Matty love you but can you give longer form videos for retro rebound? Some of your 30 min plus ones are my favorite
as a FF fan I'm really happy to get a collection like this
dude 3:35 scared the SHIT OUT OF ME I WAS JUST EATING WTFFFFFFFFFF
I cussed wtf
Price is great, considering a bundle cost equates to $12.50 per, which is an insane deal given the value of any of these games and the quality of all the work put in (especially the music). I’ve played through every game in the series already, but decided on the buildup to 16, I’d celebrate by playing through each entry in order with this. I love the brevity of the NES games, and am now halfway through 4 (an absolute favorite).
The convenience of these all being on the switch is terrific, especially because I can mindlessly do the sped up grind at work and then enjoy some of the finer details by the time I get home.
Excellent video, too, and I can’t to hear more of your thoughts as they come!
3:35 The video audio is very soft at this point, remember to crank up your Volume. You're welcome. :)
My ears have been hurting me lately and 3:36 completely wrecked them! That hurt so damn bad!
Thank god I love your content Matty so I’ll forgive you.
I’ve never played any of these. Wild to think you can play 1-8 with two switch game cartridges. Going to have to get them both
I got the play Asia version for 5% off along with a cheaper version of ghost trick. For me it worked out - plus I like having physical. If it were any other franchise I’d definitely not be spending this much lmao
the audio issue lowkey got me. thought my laptops fan bursted or sm lol
The Switch installs 6 separate games. I wish they were actually in a collection like TMnT or Castlevania collections. Even the physical deluxe boxed set is a combo box of separately sold items. They even have barcodes on each item. Meaning somewhere each item is available outside of this „set“.
Oh thank goodness this is just what I was looking for.
I have the original nes ff1 and when i played strangers of paradise, going back to that origin story was great, but i wish it was more like a regular final fantasy game.
Still keeping my fingers crossed for a Golden Sun Remastered at some point..
The Lost Odyssey mention
FF7 made me a fan of the series and never got around to FF6 properly until recently with the pixel remaster. I can see why now 6 is herald as one of the greats. 6 and 7 are very similar to each other. It would be cool to get 6 remake treatment like 7 did.
jumpscare @3:35
Glad you're enjoying FFIV. It's my personal favorite in the series.
My knowledge of final fantasy's a bit limited but Did I catch it right that the recommendation is to play "strangers of Paradise" before starting final fantasy 1? So far the only final fantasy I've ever played in fully completed was final fantasy 7. This has been on my radar once it was announced, seems like a great way to get into the series.
I've played after years, but haven't played the interlude. I played AY on WII, and as far as I know, interlude is exclusive to that PSP port!!
I’m playing 4,5 and 6 for the first time since I’ve heard great things about them and I’ve only played 7,14,10,9,7 remake, and crisis core before and my favorite so far is 9 by far but we will see if 4,5 or 6 beat 9 for me
Man FF9 was so freaking amazing
Got jumpscared at 4 am with that screech noise at 3:36 lmao
Some might complain that Square-Enix rereleased the games multiple times but I'm thankful that I can play FF 1 - 12 (minus 11) all on the Switch and I don't have to bother to get the versions of older systems. It's also a big plus that Square Enix localized these games in so many languages. If you don't speak english or japanese your only options were the mobile versions or the PC. My friends don't speak english well and they missed out on most of these games and now they can experience them on a home console on TV.
AHHHH!!!! 3:35 🙀 RIP 🎧
I definitely want it but I can wait till it goes on sale.
Sounds like how I played dq11 - get the speed up and auto battle until boss fights and then actually work the strat to kill the boss.
I had the $300 NTSC collectors edition preordered but got cold feet then just ordered one from playasia lol. FF4 and FF6 are my favorites. But unfortunate the pixel remasters don’t have all the content like with FF4 and FF3 even has a 3d remake. There’s also FF1 &2 20th anniversary. The PR have the best QoL changes tho
I'd like to see a full fledged FFIV review when you finish it.
I had already played all these games in the past, 4/6 more times than I can count so the bundle was an easy day 1 purchase. Grabbed the platinum trophy from each of them and I want to say it was definitely over 100 hours of enjoyment.
If you're a fan and you know you'll be playing them all then the bundle is definitely the way to go. If you have no interest in the NES 1-3 titles then that's different.
I'm happy they finally released them on console.. but I already bought FFVI on mobile thinking it would have controller support and.. nope.
Not the jump scare in the video x_x
Although the bundle is definitely overpriced, I do like being able to buy them separately. I've been itching to play ff5 for years without a way to do so on a modern console, so being able to pick that one out is nice. It's the only mainline ff I haven't played alongside 11.
Can pick up the others separately another time if i feel like replaying them, although i still love the psp versions. Might even pick up 6 because it's just so good.
Despite the new font style, the games are difficult to play on the Switch in handheld mode because the font is too small. This is especially true when playing on the Switch Lite being almost unplayable. I hope they patch this 😢
For FF fans that love turn-based games, this is your chance to show that the kind of titles can really sell well, along with Octopath Traveler 2.
It will be worth picking up in a year or two when it drops by price significantly
Let’s go!!👏🔥
i played FF5 Pixel Remaster on Steam a year ago , it was my favorite game of all time all over again but better. i love it
I guess I’m old but I like the turn based fighting way more than that action based fighting in the new final fantasy games.
Damn I just bought this then a minute later Matty uploads a video about it
For me, the golden era was FF6 through FFX. That's the best era for story telling, combined with that being the pinnacle of turn based combat. They really seemed to hit their stride there.
The new games are nice, but the stories feel weaker and the combat is much more generic.
It's very similar to Zelda. BotW and TotK look and play amazing, but I walk away not feeling like I played a Zelda game.
I love the new FF remakes, but I walk away with this strong urge to play a "real" FF game.
I think I will buy it. Then get the best versions of my new found favorites on other consoles.
I’ll wait for a big sale. $75 is definitely a bit much imo.
Still a screech at 3:37 lol it is 2am for me rn and It scared the blue out of my jeans. That’s for the video though
The SNES games are great but the NES ‘create your own party’ ones will always be my favorite
The remastered music actually *really* impressed me. It’s got the vibe of the old Pokémon remasters where the soundtrack is reimagined.
The reworked version of "Magician's Tower" in FF2 is an absolute banger. Also a big fan of the orchestrated "Rebel Army".
I never got into final fantasy but I wanna try these
Your first upload of this before you took it down made me jump so bad i threw my drink into the wall, shattering the glass. Wtf happened to the sound
Waiting for tactics too now
I typically stay away from overpriced collectors editions for games, but I decided to scoop this one for Switch. Very pumped to play these games!
It's the best way to play all of them except for 4 and 6. PSP FF4 has EVERYTHING and the graphics are great. And FF6 GBA version has great extras and an after game.
The remaster of Terra's theme is so good.
I wanted the physical copy but it sold out in the middle of the night right after it was announced
Every time Matty says “In today’s video!” I hear Cog gets buffer 😳
The OST being fully orchestrated is worth the price to me, I mean it is amazing, MMBN does not have that (not that it would fit) but just stating that aspect alone costs. FF III from an outside of JP experience will be very different from the DS/PSP version. Also, FF III has more changes to a Western audience than any of the MMBN games.
I do agree, if you're only interested in a few of these, don't buy the bundle but I get the pricing.