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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gematsu
Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has sold over three million units worldwide, with one million units sold since May. The series includes Final Fantasy I to VI and was initially released for PC, iOS, and Android, followed by a launch on PlayStation 4 and Switch in April 2023.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Some staff at Square Enix want a Final Fantasy VI remake, according to Yoshinori Kitase, the vice president and Final Fantasy VII Remake producer. However, Kitase said it would be "difficult" to do. The SNES classic is beloved by those working at Square Enix as well as fans across the world. The Pixel Remaster is already available on modern consoles, but a remake could be possible in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
A writer shares his experience playing the original Final Fantasy game for the first time, thanks to the Pixel Remaster on Nintendo Switch. Despite the game's lack of hand-holding and vague spell descriptions, he found the core gameplay loop of exploration and battling to be addictive and pleasingly streamlined. The Pixel Remaster does a great job of sprucing up the 35-year-old game without interfering with the original too much.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
The Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster series has sold 2 million copies since its release in 2022 for Steam and Mobile. The collection has recently been released on the Nintendo Switch, with each of the six games available separately. It's unknown how many of each title has been sold and on which platform, but Final Fantasy VI is expected to have taken the lion's share of sales. The remasters provide a superb way to experience or re-experience Final Fantasy history, though some titles may feel a bit archaic even with the quality-of-life additions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Square Enix has released the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series on Switch, which includes an option to switch between the original PC font and a new pixel-based 'Classic' font. While some fans are happy with the new option, others still find the font thin and prefer the chunky SNES font. The Japanese version also has its own version of the pixel font. Fans are encouraged to vote in a poll to share their thoughts on the new font.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Push Square
The new 'Boosts' in Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, which allow players to increase experience points and money gained from battles, do not disable Trophies. These modifiers are designed to eliminate the need to grind in these old school RPGs and are great for players who don't have the time or patience to level up. Each Pixel Remaster has its own Platinum, making this good news for Trophy hunters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PlayStation LifeStyle
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series will offer six Platinum trophies, one for each of the six games in the collection. The trophy lists are similar, with story-based trophies and exploration-based trophies, but also include unique gameplay feature trophies. The collection brings the first six mainline Final Fantasy games to PS4 in one package, making it a perfect challenge for trophy collectors.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Push Square
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games will each have their own Platinum Trophy, with no cross-game unlock requirements. The games launch on PS4 on April 19th and come with modern features. The complete list of trophies for each game can be found on Exophase.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GameSpot
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which includes remastered versions of the first six Final Fantasy games, will be released for PS4 and Nintendo Switch on April 19. The updates include rearranged soundtracks, modernized UI, auto-battle functions, and more. Players can buy all six games as a bundle or individually, and the Switch edition is available for pre-order now. The PS4 editions will be available at a later date.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Push Square
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games are launching on PS4 on April 19th with brand new gameplay modifiers, including the ability to turn random encounters on or off and increase experience points, money, and ability points earned from battle. Players can also switch between remastered and original music and toggle between new and classic font styles. The modifiers may not impact Trophies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Square Enix has confirmed that the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster will be released for the Nintendo Switch on April 19th. The collection features updated 2D pixel graphics, rearranged soundtracks, and improved gameplay features. The games will be available digitally as separate individual purchases or can be bought in the collection, with physical editions also available. Players can change soundtracks, game fonts, turn off random encounters, and adjust the experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
The Final Fantasy "pixel perfect" remasters for the first six games in the series will be available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch on April 19th, with the option to buy them individually or as a bundle. The games feature new 2D graphics, rearranged soundtracks, and new gameplay features, including the ability to switch between old and new soundtracks and turn off random encounters. Pre-orders for the bundle are available on the Nintendo eShop for $75, with individual games priced at $12 or $18. Physical releases, including an anniversary edition with figurines and an artbook, will also be available.