Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 84
  3. Negative: 27 out of 84

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  1. somedude14
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    The graphics and true widescreen are great, the redone tracks are awesome, only real downside is that they made this the easiest version ever with faster leveling and gil rates, though you can still get screwed by RNG. No more peninsula of power which is odd, they took it out to force you to have a harder time, but then made the game easier? Has treasure maps in-game, but everyone uses aThe graphics and true widescreen are great, the redone tracks are awesome, only real downside is that they made this the easiest version ever with faster leveling and gil rates, though you can still get screwed by RNG. No more peninsula of power which is odd, they took it out to force you to have a harder time, but then made the game easier? Has treasure maps in-game, but everyone uses a guide for that in these sorts of games anyway, so not a big deal to me.… Expand
  2. sebastianali
    Sep 8, 2021
    5
    Just stick with PSP or GBA releases. This version have some cool new things, and the artsyle is decent, but compared to the other remakes of FF1, it just lacks any new impressive thing or even removed it completely like the extra dungeons. I know that some people prefer the original artsyle, but it was that hard to include an option to change the graphics, gameplay and music of the otherJust stick with PSP or GBA releases. This version have some cool new things, and the artsyle is decent, but compared to the other remakes of FF1, it just lacks any new impressive thing or even removed it completely like the extra dungeons. I know that some people prefer the original artsyle, but it was that hard to include an option to change the graphics, gameplay and music of the other versions before starting the game? Is still a good game, and one of the best versions to my favorite game in the franchise, but as a remaster that wants to improve in a very old game, is just a hit or miss.… Expand
  3. SvaD
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    First time playing (and beating) a FF series game. It was definitely not that bad, considering the age of the first entry, but not really that engaging either, except the final part of the game (for some reason, FF I have one of the weirdest difficulty spike on my memory. Anyway, that was a great old school experience with some polished retro graphics.
  4. Eyean
    Aug 5, 2023
    6
    Final Fantasy did a lot of establish the JPRG genre, but it hasn't aged all that well unfortunately. The Pixel Remaster does do a lot to alleviate some of the games more outdated features thankfully.

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#88 Best PC Game of 2021
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#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GamingTrend
    Nov 17, 2021
    80
    While the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters aren’t perfect, they’re certainly the best and most convenient ways to play these classic games. The soundtracks are lovingly orchestrated and the pixel art is gorgeous, though the latter does lose some detail in the translation. Each game feels great to play, but I do wish extra content from previous releases or remakes had been included.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    70
    The reinvigorated editions of the first three Final Fantasy games look great, run smoothly and offer some very welcome new features that modern audience expects (e.g. the auto-battle mode and auto-save). The new music arrangements done by Nobuo Uematsu himself are marvelous and the redrawn visuals are vibrant and full of details. Of course, these games are heavily outdated in terms of gameplay and storytelling, so their simplicity might discourage newcomers, but they are still a lot of fun and a great opportunity to experience the revered classics. [10/2021, p.50]
  3. Siliconera
    Aug 9, 2021
    90
    I like the original Final Fantasy, but I honestly haven’t touched it since the PlayStation release. I have tried to pick it up here and there, but find myself getting bored of the grind and the pace. The auto-battle injects so much energy into it that I couldn’t put the game down. Combined with the visuals and music, I just wanted to spend every minute playing Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster. It’s an excitement I haven’t felt for the original Final Fantasy in decades, and I hope the other entries capture the same feeling.
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