FINAL FANTASY I, II, and III PIXEL REMASTERS Coming Later This Month
A few weeks ago during E3, Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster which is where they’re going through and remastering the first six 2D Final Fantasy games. Now, we know when the first half of the games will be available. Fans will be able to play remastered versions of Final Fantasy I, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III starting July 29 on Steam and mobile platforms. In addition to redrawn pixel character and background graphics, the remastered games will feature rearranged soundtracks, improved gameplay including controller and touch control options; auto-battle; and a modernized UI, plus there will be other items fans of modern games love like a bestiary; music player; and the ability to save at any time. I will say, I wish they had thought more about what font to use. The new font looks pretty bad.
Talking about Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Hironobu Sakaguchi said:
When working on the originals, I didn’t think that the FINAL FANTASY series would be remastered almost 35 years later. The video game industry had only just been established. So, with nobody else leading the way, we had to keep moving forward at the front line. I remember how we went through a lot of trial and error at that time. I’m very happy and grateful that Final Fantasy has continued for such a long period of time.
Brand Manager Yashinori Kitase added:
Every time a new Final Fantasy title is released, I think there are those who want to return to the origin of the series. This project began because we wanted to create a convenient way for fans and new players to enjoy these original classics, with consistent graphics and a unified user interface.
Nobuo Uematsu, the series composer said:
We are rearranging all the music tracks this time. One of the first ideas I had was to make sure to stay faithful to the originals, but of course I couldn’t just leave it in the original 3-tone sound, so they have been built up into full-scale tracks. I have made sure that the original atmosphere has been retained and each can be listened to as separate music pieces, so that fans can enjoy.
Fans can pre-order the game on Steam now and get a 20% discount on each title or you can score even more of a discount if you get the bundle of all six games. Pre-orders will also receive two exclusive wallpapers and three music tracks.
FINAL FANTASY
Earth, fire, water, wind... The light that once shone within the four Crystals was lost. Darkness covered the land, until the only hope for humanity rested in legends past. Become the Warriors of Light and embark on your own journey to restore power to the Crystals and save the world.
Switch between classes to improve your characters. Traverse the wide world with your airship and other vessels. Return to the game that started it all.
FINAL FANTASY II
Our epic tale begins with four young souls orphaned during the struggle between the Palamecian Empire and the rebel army. On their journey, the youths join forces with the white wizard Minwu, Prince Gordon of Kashuan, Leila the pirate, and many others. Behold the beautiful and sometimes tragic twists of fate that await you on your adventure.
FFII introduced a unique skill level system that strengthens different attributes of the characters depending on their fighting style instead of leveling up. Use the key terms you learn in conversation to unlock new information and progress in the story.
This innovative game series takes an ambitious turn in this second installment in the FINAL FANTASY series!
FINAL FANTASY III
With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals' four chosen adventurers can save the world.
Experience the iconic job changing system first introduced in FFIII - switch jobs at will and use various abilities as you progress in the game. Change into a variety of classes like Warrior, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Evoker, or even call monsters to do your bidding with as a Summoner.
