Finally, console parity has been achieved
All six Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games received a v.1.1.0 update last night, adding several new features that finally put them on par with the console versions. Among the three “Major” new features added to each game, there are new font and BGM options available from the configuration menu, as well as new “assistance” features, such as modifying EXP gains, turning off battle encounters altogether, and increasing the amount of cash that spills out of a monster’s gullet post-fight.
On the font side, I have to say the chunky “Classic” option does look quite a bit nicer than the skinny “Modern” letters they’ve had so far, but I can’t say they really ever bothered me a huge amount. Much more up my street are the new soundtrack options, which let you swap between the original soundtrack and newer, arranged versions of each chiptune track. Again, I never minded just having the arranged versions on offer, but as someone who came toFinal Fantasylater on in life (partly because 1-6 were never released in Europe/the UK when they first came out), I’ve had precious few opportunities to play them in their original state. Or, as close to their original state as possible, I guess. So this gets another big thumbs up from me.
The v.1.1.0 update also brings a myriad ofother quality of life improvements, such as adjustments to graphics, sound effects, and general bug fixes, as well as being able to switch between movement speeds from the configuration menu. You can also choose to fight specific monsters from the new bestiary feature available from the title screen, if that kind of thing floats your boat/airship - though the monsters available will depend on how far you’ve progressed in the game, so if you just want to relive those final boss fights again, you better have a complete save file to hand first.
Sure, it would have been nice if these updates had come sooner, like last year when they got added to the console versions of these games, but hey, at least they’re here now. You can grab all of them onSteameither as a bundle or individually, though if you’re looking for recommendations,Final Fantasy IVand VI are the ones to go for first in my book. And don’t forget, there’s always our list of the verybest Final Fantasy gamesif you’re looking for something a bit more recent.
