
FINAL FANTASY VI Pixel Remaster is an exceptional RPG that raises the bar for the genre.
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Very Positive on Steam (92% positive from 4.5K reviews)
Highly rated by 16 players
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The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play. The War of the Magi caused magic to disappear from the world. A thousand years later, humanity relies on machines - until they find a young woman with mysterious powers. The magicite system allows players to customize which abilities, magic spells, and summons the party members learn. All the playable characters have their own stories, goals, and destinies. Journey through their interwoven fates in this sweeping melodrama. Revisit the critically acclaimed FFVI! KEY FEATURES: ・Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator. ・Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18h ago
I'm gonna start with the obvious, this game is a masterpiece. The characters, story and music are exceptional and easily some of the best I've seen from this series. Terra, Celes and Locke stand out especially as amazing characters and easily three of my favourite Final Fantasy characters now. Kefka is one of the best villains I've ever seen, I can't go into detail because of spoilers but he is incredible. Espers were a great addition to the combat system (which is already really fun) allowing massive freedom for each party member. And that opera house scene... One of a kind.
English Version (french below) : I personnally prefer FF4, but let's be honest : this game's reputation is completely earned. It's not the best game ever, it has issues, but from the music, the story, the plot twists, the amazing progression system, the unique characters and the many iconic FF moments from this game... it really is a staple in the series. For any new people unsure to try it out, I do find the first few hours to be not only a bit boring but bland. However, give it more time, I promise it won't disappoint. Ok so now I do want to talk about some things that annoyed me. Firstly, even though they had their moments, my god did Celes and Locke feel bland (but it's just personal opinion so to each their own). Then my GOD was the platinum frustrating, there were so many enemies in only a VERY specific location that you will never enter again, so unless you know in advance you just can't get everything, and to me that's just frustrating for no reason. Next is the disparity between characters : I mean just compare Terra and Gau for instance, some characters feel way too underpowered compared to the others in my opinion, especially considering how hard some of the difficulty spikes in the game can get. But then again, I am nitpicking. It is clearly a great game, there's no denying that, just don't be fooled by people saying it has absolutely 0 flaws and that it's perfect. Version Française : Personnellement, je préfère FF4, mais si on est honnête, la réputation du jeu est complètement méritée. Ce n'est pas le meilleur jeu du monde, il a ses problèmes mais entre la musique, l'histoire, les retournements de situation, le système de progression génial et les nombreux moments iconiques des FF venant du jeu... C'est vraiment un mastodonte de la série. Pour les nouvelles personnes qui hésitent à y jouer, j'ai trouvé les premières heures un peu long et vides, mais donnez-lui du temps, je vous promets qu'il ne décevra pas. Alors par contre je veux quand même parler de quelques trucs qui m'ont dérangé. D'abord, même si ils ont leurs moments pour briller, Celes et Locke étaient pour moi les personnages si.. classiques et sans personnalité (mais bon ca reste personnel donc ça sera surement différent pour d'autres). Ensuite, le platinum etait VRAIMENT fatiguant, il y avait tellement d'ennemis planqués dans des parties toute petite de maps inaccessibles plus tard que si on ne suit pas un guide a la lettre, c'est impossible d'avoir tout du premier coup (et franchement j'aurais eu la flemme de refaire une partie pour 2 pauvres mobs perdus dans un coin paumé d'un donjon), et c'est juste frustrant pour aucune raison. Ensuite la différence entre les personnages est juste abusée : si on compare Gau et Terra, c'est stratosphérique. Certains personnages sont juste beaucoup trop derrière, et c'est compliqué de se permettre ça vu le niveau des pics de difficulté particulièrement énervés du jeu. Mais bon, ça reste des détails, c'est clairement un très bon jeu, on peut pas dire le contraire. Juste ne soyez pas aveuglés par les commentaires qui disent que le jeu est parfait et n'a absolument aucun défaut.
The masterpiece of the whole series. And there are many reasons I can see clearly why too. It isn't perfect. But the way it presents itself gives you an amazing and compelling story with charming characters. Fun gameplay mechs with the magicite learning system. Probably one of the craziest villains ever. Wonderful spritework which got even more redone here. And probably the best of the remade OST of the whole bunch. All together makes an unforgettable adventure. Rpg fans should definitely play this legendary game
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