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[ThatsMytrunks]

The only real issue with the screens so far is that they simplified Terra's sprite to the point of losing too much detail. And that's a big issue.

Saying that they just upscaled and smoothed the sprites, that's not fair. They have redrawn the art, it's obvious. But you're well within your right to bitch about the art direction. It's awful.

 

[jaxword]

That they have fond memories of this game doesn't mean they legitimately, objectively can't prefer the original game. That's using good old game hyperbole, yeah, but their point is still valid.

How do you prefer something you haven't played or experienced?

By your own logic, I could say that they could, legitimately, subjectively be clouding their view of the present with memories of the past.

 

[cafemomo]

What do you say about the people literally saying "This shit on my childhood" ?

they could have worded it a bit better, but it's a legitimate argument. The way Square is treating such a game is really appalling.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

This game deserves a 4K HD 60FPS remake yet SQEX treats it like garbage. I expected my rage levels will reach the stratosphere but I couldn't care less. Such a shame.

 

[Arcayne]

The sprites aren't that great; everything looks so smooth and bright in an otherwise very dark and gritty game. Cautiously on the fence with this one.

 

[Psxphile]

Looks like ass.

Also would be nice if somebody took a screencap of the original that wasnt compressed to hell and back.

okay

3x SNES

3x GBA

mobile

3x SNES

3x GBA

mobile

 

[John325]

It's not just Terra that's been simplified. Just compare the magitech armor. In the sprite work it has an almost organic quality melded with steam punk because of things like the subtle curves in the arms, but in the new everything's been straightened and given harsh angles and the main body is completely smooth so that along with the overly saturated colors it looks like something straight out of a Lego set. It should look grimy and almost bestial.

 

[cafemomo]

This game deserves a 4K HD 60FPS remake yet SQEX treats it like garbage.

won't be satisfied til I get a vr remake so i can actually travel alongside terra, locke, sabin, etc

 

[Valus]

I never noticed those houses on the mountainside there in the original. But they're there...if you look close enough...

 

[Mental Atrophy]

I never noticed those houses on the mountainside there in the original. But they're there...if you look close enough...

It's weird to me that so many didn't notice that detail. The entire context of the scene is they are looking down towards Narshe.

 

[Anteater]

Well I guess I expected worse.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Not loving the simplified look at all. I think it looks kinda cheap.

 

[Earthpainting]

High res font, very soft shading, with messed up contrast, and a palette that clashes with the tone of the game. Pretty much what I expected of the recent low-effort iOS Final Fantasy games. It isn't confirmed that they didn't update the amount of animation frames to accommodate for the increased resolution, but I think we can safely assume that they didn't.

I'm not mad, S-E, just disappointed.

 

[Burt]

When you think about it, it's actually amazing that the higher res sprites obliterate all the detail from the images. It's a testament to the quality of the original sprites and the lack of effort on SE's part. I don't even want to mention how the new sprites have shattered the harsh tone with all that softness and the awful palette. I was a big fan of the upgrades in IV and V because the sprite work, palettes, and tone all matched up reasonably well with this art style, but it just doesn't work here. FFVI is one of gaming's sacred cows and it's original sprites are godly. It deserves better than to be morphed into this smooth plastic abomination.

 

[Jacobbles]

This isn't as bad as I thought it'd be, but it's still pretty bad.

The colour palette is the worst part, though. Way too bright.

 

[Teknoman]

Yeah its not nostalgia on my part. Not saying the game will play horribly (dunno how people will enter blitz commands) but it does look worse. There really isnt any arguing that. Now exactly how much worse than the original? Well, thats probably something that can be argued.

And sure i'd like for most of Square's portable stuff to be 3DS or Vita focused, but i'm not opposed to mobile device gaming. I just dont want them to remake/port games and make them look worse.


Did FFT end up on the better end of this?

 

[johnny956]

the update looks better.

Yea not seeing how the update looks worse in that screen shot (yes I have glasses on and yes they are a new prescription)

 

[suzu]

Yuck. I don't like it.

Not some nostalgia thing either.

 

[John325]

Did FFT end up on the better end of this?

FFT looked pretty much the same in gameplay as far as I can tell. It just added some CG cutscenes. It's the slowdown in battles that bothered most people, but I hear that was fixed in the iPhone version... Oh, and some people didn't like the "Ye Olde English" pseudo Shakespeare sounding language that was used in the new script. It's a much better translation overall, though.

 

[hateradio]

Square, how do you forget how to make sprites?

 

[GhostWriter24]

Fucking disgusting.

 

[Durante]

It's not just the sprites, even the snow has more detail/structure in the original SNES version.

 

[Seanspeed]

Don't like it, but I was expecting worse.

It completely takes away the charm of the SNES graphics. Now it looks all cartoony.

 

[Risk Breaker]

Second screen looks amateurish compared to the original. Not touching this thing ever, it's not like I don't have other versions of the game on more comfortable and reliable platforms.

Besides, as long as SE keeps releasing frigging ios/android exclusives I'm not touching any of that. They could very easily port and release this on handheld platforms but they simply want to force the mobile is the future bullshit down our throats so they can one day say: "look guys, we were right, you bought our mobile shit!". Screw it.

 

[Noi]

Square, how do you forget how to make sprites?

They haven't. Remember All the Bravest? The premium character sprites in that game are actually really good. They're doing this style for the iOS games completely on purpose.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I was expecting much worse because of how terrible FFV looked but it still doesn't look good. Guess we won't get that definitive version of FFVI just yet.

They haven't. Remember All the Bravest? The premium character sprites in that game are actually really good. They're doing this style for the iOS games completely on purpose.

Knowing this it makes FFV and VI iOS even worse.

 

[daxgame]

nice

yeah, nice piece of shit

 

[Waku]

The hell is up with S-E's Mobile Sprites? Man...

 

[Ratrat]

the last snes game...onto the psx ones?

 

[Rei_Toei]

Need to see more to really be able to judge, but got mixed feelings right now. Backgrounds look pretty nice, but the reworked look of Terra looks shite. I'd rather see Silicon Studio deal with a 'real' remake. Or just let it rest, FFVI is fine as it is.

 

[Magicpaint]

Need to see more to really be able to judge, but got mixed feelings right now. Backgrounds look pretty nice, but the reworked look of Terra looks shite. I'd rather see Silicon Studio deal with a 'real' remake. Or just let it rest, FFVI is fine as it is.

Yeah this is my position. Terra's sprite sticks out like a sore thumb.

 

[Roxas]

screens look fine to me, dat overreacting.

 

[three_muffins]

Maybe it is just me, but i dont think it looks that bad. I actually kinda like the design and first and foremost im just happy that they finally decided to do the FF VI remake.
Maybe a lot of people just look back at FF VI with nostalgic feelings. Something that brightend our hearst so many years back can never truly be replaced by a remake.

Anyhow. I like the pictures of FFVI (at least what little i have seen so far).

 

[Caronte]

I just want to say I have never played any version of this game and I still think it's a downgrade from the SNES game. The nostalgia argument is always wrong. Always.

Same here. Those sprites are ugly.

 

[BocoDragon]

Sprites look fine. This is what a 16-bit era sprite would always look like if you had more resolution.

 

[Hcoregamer00]

This wouldn't be a bad port if it wasn't so half-assed.

They basically uprezzed the game and smoothed everything out. Ideally they would have redrawn the pixel art to match the intent of the original design and art for the super-high resolution displays of smartphones and tablet computers.

That's why I mentioned earlier, making Smartphone and Tablet gaming isn't a bad thing, it is just how it is so half-assed and poorly done that rubs me the wrong way. Oh yeah, and shitting on my old memories also doesn't make it any better.

 

[biocat]

I'm just thankful they didn't go for that terrible 3D engine they were using for 1-4.

Also, I hate how I always leave Japan just before the Jump Festa. I've only been twice and I've lived here for 10 years now. Move the damn date!!

 

[BocoDragon]

This wouldn't be a bad port if it wasn't so half-assed.

They basically uprezzed the game and smoothed everything out. Ideally they would have redrawn the pixel art to match the intent of the original design and art for the super-high resolution displays of smartphones and tablet computers.

That's why I mentioned earlier, making Smartphone and Tablet gaming isn't a bad thing, it is just how it is so half-assed and poorly done that rubs me the wrong way. Oh yeah, and shitting on my old memories also doesn't make it any better.

These are redrawn sprites, trying to keep the feel of the original.

If you mean completely reimagined with the additional detail afforded by modern resolutions: yeah, I'm sure that would escape criticism (sarcasm).

 

[Sithlord77]

I don't think it looks bad. Really what else could they have done to make a 1994 game look better but still keep it the same game without putting off younger people with pixellated graphics?

 

[DracoBlade]

Square.

Stahp.

Well...I never saw houses in the canyon before...

 

[daninthemix]

For comparison, here's a couple of shots from Snes9X at 4X res:

 

[keuja]

They put a sharpening filter on the sprite, MS style.

 

[halfbeast]

:O

*hugs his snes cartridge*

don't ever leave me!

 

[Protome]

Im surprised and happy that they kept Terra's hair the right colour.

 

[Tiu Neo]

At least it's not as bad as FF5 sprites. Everything is a bit clearer, but I'm not sure if I like the "oversmoothing" they did.

 

[Hesemonni]

I gotta admit: I would gladly buy a Vita port of it.

*runs*

E: I'm trying to figure whether my mind plays tricks on my, but didn't FF IV on PSP look quite similar to what's proposed now for FF VI?

 

[The_Endgamer]

I honestly thought that the remake for 6 would be a full 3D remake on 3DS... Buh Bowwww.

It is a burden knowing that Square once was a great company that could do no wrong.
Now? Every release seems to be a 'i hope they don't fuck this up' vibe to it.
Too late with this one!

 

[StoppedInTracks]

At least it doesn't look like hot garbage.

Problem is it lost the "grittiness" by being so bright and colourful. The snow for example is too white.

 

[yaesir]

 

[StoppedInTracks]

Also does this mean we will be finally able to play FF1-6 on iOS? Doesn't that open up the possibility and well, must, to port FF7 next?!?

The future looks crazy good for iOS gamers.