Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 92 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 17 out of 92
  3. Negative: 20 out of 92
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  1. Tatsumakiloko
    Sep 10, 2016
    7
    This game finds itself in a position between awesome and lame, right in the middle. Don't get me wrong, I love this game and even finished the PSP version, this one brings too few things that we can call new, but the game itself is great. Why would I say it's in the middle of lame and awesome? Because this game works like this: Your squad is deployed in a good, great, amazing mission andThis game finds itself in a position between awesome and lame, right in the middle. Don't get me wrong, I love this game and even finished the PSP version, this one brings too few things that we can call new, but the game itself is great. Why would I say it's in the middle of lame and awesome? Because this game works like this: Your squad is deployed in a good, great, amazing mission and you fight your way to victory. By the end of the mission, you'll see cutscenes and storytelling. After that, you are free to go to map and there is a time counting for you to grind yourself a better level for the next mission. Basically, mission day - grinding - mission day - grinding - mission day - grinding. You can even argue with me saying that "hey, but there is side missions to solve in the meantime", well, those side missions, all of them, are "kill 'a number of' monsters in a specific area". That's it! All of them are like that. No real quests, nothing interesting for grinding in a game that's all about grinding. But the mission days are so great that I can't help myself but to go grind and get strong for the missions.
    Overall the game is worth and the ending might be the best in the series, is a great story, not easy to follow, but great.
    Also, as a port I'd say Square Enix did a fine job. I assure anyone I found no problems with the game execution. Don't come here complaining about graphics, this game came from a PSP system and this version is not a remake.    … Expand
  2. Cyph3rPunk
    Aug 23, 2015
    6
    So where to start. I load up the game and see that the graphics options are extremely limited and only support two resolutions. Neither of these resolutions are what my laptop OR my desktop PC use. Whatever, Ill start the game. The game managed to piss me off right at the get go with the opening cut scene. It faded to black and time skipped ahead 1 minute at least 4 time. Then ISo where to start. I load up the game and see that the graphics options are extremely limited and only support two resolutions. Neither of these resolutions are what my laptop OR my desktop PC use. Whatever, Ill start the game. The game managed to piss me off right at the get go with the opening cut scene. It faded to black and time skipped ahead 1 minute at least 4 time. Then I noticed something odd on the main menu - No way to quit from there. This usually means we're headed straight into crappy port territory. I start to notice little things, like how some of the textures look updated, while the rest of them look straight off the PSP. I also noticed a way to tell who is a main character too really fast - Their mouths actually move. The rest of them have their mouths only move up and down, and its rather jarring watching two people talk with the different articulations.

    The plot is very typical Final Fantasy, and I did enjoy the combat. The multiple different ways things are fought out (Overworld directing troops and inside sieging cities) is a pretty neat feature. I'm starting to notice that certain people will always be better than the others. The guy that does massive damage with a katana, but leaves himself open for 5 seconds after an attack is completely useless right now. Other characters have similar flaws, but they can be worked past.

    Most battles have been simplified down to using someone with a gun or a bow, and alternate mashing attack and dodge. Take 0 damage in every fight. On the off hand I get hurt, someone usually just heals me up.

    Other minor things that bug me so far:
    Mouse does not disappear when idling.
    Why cant the analog stick be used for everything (menus require DPad use)
    Random sidequests given to you that take you to areas where you get one shot at that level even if you have been training
    Menu lag when trying to use an item
    Impossible to target people to harvest phantasm if they have died and you switch targets.
    Dialogue boxes that stay on screen for up to 10 seconds that you cannot skip. Usually Moogle tip boxes.
    Voice acting is all over the map. Some really good voice actors, some other people that should stick to just doing Hentai.

    Overall, this game feels rushed to be ported, and had little work to improve it over the PSP release. For a game releasing at the $30 price point, there are much better options for you to buy.    … Expand
  3. braindamage
    Aug 19, 2015
    8
    game isnt to bad epic music, fast paced combat wonky camera if you have a brain and a controller you could live with, as pc player Id like to to more jrpg on pc, not a fan of slow paced western rpg unless their tactical combat,, I play @ 1080p so res option not a issue to me,
  4. danekon1
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Ignore the bad reviews, this game is really good and has a decent story and there is nothing lame about it. The battle system is way easier for new beginners to play the game because it's not that hard as an RPG Battle system, talking about FF12 like battle system. The music in this game is something beautiful to hear when you are playing this game as well. The graphics are very well madeIgnore the bad reviews, this game is really good and has a decent story and there is nothing lame about it. The battle system is way easier for new beginners to play the game because it's not that hard as an RPG Battle system, talking about FF12 like battle system. The music in this game is something beautiful to hear when you are playing this game as well. The graphics are very well made for a game that has been firstly made on PSP, considering that Square Enix did a good job. The only cons this game has is that the port to the PC has slight bit of amount of problems but it's all getting fixed and if not the community is friendly to help each other out. I'm myself in chapter 6 and I can't stop my self from playing this amazing game. My opinion to the bad reviewers is that if you are looking for a game that has decent graphics then wait for Metal Gear Solid 5 Phantom Pain and be amazed then, but don't judge this game harshly because it is really good.… Expand
  5. jennya10110
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    This game is what an makes a great final fantasy game great battle system and awesome looking cutscenes and epic boss fights like most of the final fantasy games did have but what they lacked was an almost perfect hack and slash battle system that i'm very font of since Kingdom hearts so i enjoyed it more then other final fantasy games and sorry but this story isn't decent its great if youThis game is what an makes a great final fantasy game great battle system and awesome looking cutscenes and epic boss fights like most of the final fantasy games did have but what they lacked was an almost perfect hack and slash battle system that i'm very font of since Kingdom hearts so i enjoyed it more then other final fantasy games and sorry but this story isn't decent its great if you follow and read a little into in the library
    there is alot of lore surrounding this game and i think this game is maybe a prequel if not an sequel to final fantasy 13 because let's see the facts: l cie, promise, crystal the game is refrencing if not in the same world as Final fantasy 13 and i love that because i loved final fantasy 13 i ddin't care that it was linear i just had fun knowing all the characters and beating the **** out of monsters but back to the point all the bad reviews are nonsense and for what the price is its perfect for that money even the best deal and by the way if people say that the HD is kind of a lie PLAY IT FOR THE PSP FIRST AND COMPARE THE **** TWO i swear the diffrences are big between teh PSP and the PS4,Xone,PC HD port and it really helps final fantasy back on the tracks they were on and even better i think this game inspired the battle system of the upcoming final fantasy 15 and i love that idea alone. but seriously if you ever see the game on store shelfs don't even think grab it go to the counter pay for it go home
    install and enjoy alot of replayabillity because you want to keep playing and see how conversations with other characters goes and there is always something new to be discovered
    This was my review of Final fantasy Type-0 HD (PC)    … Expand
  6. Raider8799
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Game is OP. Awesome battle system keeps the gameplay fresh, a huge cast of characters is great to work with a share the focus, and the setting/story is honestly very interesting and quite unique. Final Fantasy is back baby...
  7. TehLoshrie-Chan
    Aug 21, 2015
    0
    A 22+ GB game that has worse texture quality than some other games that are only 6 - 8 GB. also has Low poly characters with some weird proportions.

    If you believed that it's "HD", then you're wrong. It's nowhere HD. Not because it's 1080p means HD.
  8. Crackfarmer
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Awful ports. Not playable on Pc at all. Capped on 30 fps and 2005 Graphics, i don't see how they came to the "HD" in the Title. Totally disappointed in the pc porting at all.
  9. jayman007
    Sep 18, 2015
    4
    The moment I loaded the game and the intro started playing I was stoked. First impressions had me believing that the game was going to be a darker final fantasy; a cross between classic FF storing telling with a mix of dark realism all set to a back drop of a continent at war.

    Sadly, after the first mission, things started to quickly deteriorated into anime tropes, 1 dimensional    The moment I loaded the game and the intro started playing I was stoked. First impressions had me believing that the game was going to be a darker final fantasy; a cross between classic FF storing telling with a mix of dark realism all set to a back drop of a continent at war.

    Sadly, after the first mission, things started to quickly deteriorated into anime tropes, 1 dimensional characters and a badly told story. Here is a list of the games failings

    Story and Character:

    *After the initial mission which introduces the high stakes and bloody nature of war, Type-0 shift gears and suddenly your playing Final Fantasy: High School edition - anime trope check

    *There is a huge cast of playable characters however they are so extremely one dimensional that they is nothing to the characters beyond there one defining trait i.e. the tough guy, the clueless girl, the smart girl with glasses, the flamboyant guy, the cool guy, the hot head which then leads to...

    *The emo... which wouldn't be so bad except he gets most of the screen time and the levels of emo is so high that it is painful/cringeworthy to watch

    *The quality of voice acting ranges from good to down right terrible as some (main cast included) sound natural while others feel extremely stilted and down right amateurish.

    *To top it off, whilst the majority of the game is about warring nations, the ending goes completely on a tangent and worse yet, the story stops making coherent sense at that point. To understand what I witnessed in the ending, I had to go through the games appendix/in-game manual + read up on the wiki (think FFXIII on steroids). This is extremely lazy/bad story telling...

    Gameplay:

    * For the most part, this game is actually quite fun to play, the fast past action rpg combat combined with the uniqueness of each characters play style does make the battle system entertaining. That said, being that it is a psp port, switching targets during battle and mass dodge rolling can play havoc on the camera positioning.

    * My only two gripes with gameplay is that a. all playable characters are introduced pretty much at the same time making it hard to get use to each characters play style early on in the game. b.Character skill upgrades could have been introduced better and are rather cryptic and overwhelming at the start as there is no clear indication if a move is better then another and which should be put together to use as a smooth combo/transition in battle.

    Graphics + Sound:

    * I have no gripes with the music or battle effects - combat sounds are nothing fantastic but they get the job done. Music was good, the background tracks fit the mood of the game well.

    * Graphics is a mixed bag, being that this is a hd-remaster it definitely looks a lot better then on psp but at the same time, still look terrible. Character models feel stilted and in some cutscenes, where characters are conversing, they have dead pan eyes that look like they are staring past each other. This is both disturbing and immersion breaking. Environments are generally low rez and rather muddy.

    Overall, this game has some interesting concepts, it just feels like it could have been fleshed out better. If the anime tropes were cut out, characters given more depth and the final arc had better pacing and a cohesive narrative, this game would have been awesome but as it stands... it's fine for it's time as a psp game but doesn't hold much water on current gen platforms/pc.    … Expand
  10. Soujirop
    Aug 22, 2016
    8
    This game is an action RPG that takes place in a traditional FF world, which makes for a very interesting setting and a narrative that will quickly hook you. Graphics could be better, since some very important textures are not remade in HD (like chocobos), and the artistic direction is under average if compared to other FF games, but most of the time the game looks good enough. Music isThis game is an action RPG that takes place in a traditional FF world, which makes for a very interesting setting and a narrative that will quickly hook you. Graphics could be better, since some very important textures are not remade in HD (like chocobos), and the artistic direction is under average if compared to other FF games, but most of the time the game looks good enough. Music is awesome and very on point, gets you kind of emotional sometimes. Gameplay is the best aspect of the game no doubt. You play with a group of 3 characters you choose among 14 available, and they all play completely different, have various possible builds, and overall are difficult enough to master to be rewarding. The story, meaning the context/background, is a classic for a final fantasy game BUT at the same time, FF games are known for having deep characters with great personalities, personal goals, etc. This is not the case in Type-0 and it's probably the biggest flaw of the game. 14 characters are too many for a game to give them enough time to develop through the story, and so this makes for a group of 14 flat personalities. Still I'm confident you will like the group as a whole.

    Finally, the ending is awesome and makes up for the little flaws you will find throughout the adventure.    … Expand
  11. PrincessRose
    Apr 4, 2022
    6
    As a long time FF fan I have not played any of the FF games past FFX besides the MMO's.
    I intend to get all the FF games I haven't played regardless of reviews.
    The opening cutscene is amazing, so gripping, emotional and dark. Yet after that the story is ok but feels like a let down, it isn't told well and feels wooden the way it's mostly told with just a couple of characters talking    As a long time FF fan I have not played any of the FF games past FFX besides the MMO's.
    I intend to get all the FF games I haven't played regardless of reviews.

    The opening cutscene is amazing, so gripping, emotional and dark. Yet after that the story is ok but feels like a let down, it isn't told well and feels wooden the way it's mostly told with just a couple of characters talking about something and seems rather bland and uninspiring.
    I did like the story and the dark tone of it and it seemed much more intriguing after the 6th chapter.

    Everything about this game feels like it's half as good as it could be.

    In between missions you can do boring quests which are mostly just to kill monsters. And you can only do one quest at a time. I try and do all the quests I can and talk to everyone with exclamation marks but most of it feels pointless and can be skipped.

    I found the last chapter the most interesting and enjoyable to play. It's a shame that most of the game was no where near as good and didn't get good until it's nearly over.

    The action combat is the best thing about the game and I enjoyed playing all the different play styles of the 14 characters. I levelled them all to lvl 38 and enjoyed levelling them all.
    Though you should always have a ranged character in your party.

    The port seems fine and I had no problem with frame rates or anything else. Though camera is a bit annoying. I played using my XBox controller as I don't recommend playing with the terrible keyboard controls. Don't get the game if you don't have a controller.

    The game is ok. I don't love it or hate it. But it felt tedious at times and the middle bit of the game felt boring. I dislike that you can only get the alternate ending if you play through a second time and I did try a new game on agito, but it's almost just the same with the begining intro cutscene and even though I've completed the game it asked if I wanted to play the tutorial. I don't need that, I know how to play already. I know there is supposed to be other missions you can do and trials, but still feels not worth it to play the game more than once, besides I can see the other ending on you tube.

    I like the game and would rather have played it than not at all so. I can't rate it higher than 6/10 as I felt it needed much better quests.    … Expand
  12. Karvat
    Jan 4, 2019
    7
    Una storia intrigante, cosi' tanti personaggi, ambientazione interessante, tutte le premesse per l'ennesimo Final Fantasy indimenticabile, e lo fanno per Play Station Portable... Ma come! Un eresia, tentano di portarlo su Pc, falliscono miseramente, la grafica e' da mal di testa, i controlli della camera peggio, i comandi in generale pure, i luoghi limitati e ripetitivi, combattimentiUna storia intrigante, cosi' tanti personaggi, ambientazione interessante, tutte le premesse per l'ennesimo Final Fantasy indimenticabile, e lo fanno per Play Station Portable... Ma come! Un eresia, tentano di portarlo su Pc, falliscono miseramente, la grafica e' da mal di testa, i controlli della camera peggio, i comandi in generale pure, i luoghi limitati e ripetitivi, combattimenti scomodi. Insomma. Fosse stato pensato da subito per Pc sarebbe stato molto ma molto meglio, ma molto.… Expand
  13. SwitSwat
    Mar 4, 2016
    9
    I already beat and reviewed this game for PS4, but a friend got me this version. I'm basing my score in terms of my PS4 review as they are both pretty much the same game. Though, I will say that the PC version has some slight optimization issues on some PCs, but it ran fine for me. Great story (though, slight confusing at times) and if you like action JRPGs, then the gameplay can be prettyI already beat and reviewed this game for PS4, but a friend got me this version. I'm basing my score in terms of my PS4 review as they are both pretty much the same game. Though, I will say that the PC version has some slight optimization issues on some PCs, but it ran fine for me. Great story (though, slight confusing at times) and if you like action JRPGs, then the gameplay can be pretty addicting. Highly recommended (though I suggest getting the console versions over the PC version)… Expand
  14. miseferfali
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This game is for gamers, not for people who plays only for graphics and fps. The game is great! After finish 3 times, you still have things to do in another new game plus. Great rpg
  15. delaware80
    May 16, 2022
    5
    I am a big FF fan, but you have to know that this game has been originally produced for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). Therefore graphics are not so good but if you like tough battles: here we go.
  16. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    You need check game out one the best game and lot action game and excellent graphic and good music and good daY
  17. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gaming Age
    Sep 22, 2015
    67
    It's got some interesting concepts, but the execution is off. The overall design and nature of the PSP game feels cramped when ported to consoles and PC, and was generally distracting when in any part of the game that wasn't some version of combat.
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  2. CGMagazine
    Sep 14, 2015
    55
    A convoluted story and ugly visuals, each of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's flaws are only made worse by bringing them to bigger screens.
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  3. GameWatcher
    Sep 2, 2015
    60
    The trouble is though, the gameplay is not the major part of the game. It’s the story, and the many long non-interactive cutscenes that often feel out-of-place next to the PSP-quality graphics.
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