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[Aeana]

I actually think everything except the character sprites looks fine. Although I am not a big fan of them reusing FF4 Complete enemy artwork, because it begins a homogenization of the series's art. FF5 has unique monster art, and it should stay unique.

Original sprite + hq2x + black outline = hi-res artwork!

Those look nothing like the original sprites.

 

[Magnus]

...people think this looks worse than the GBA game? Is the look of the sprites that revolting that you'd dip it below this?:

I'll take the crisp clear image of the new iOS version, coupled with (no-doubt) better sound, even if the art is facelifted in a bit of the wrong direction.

However, FFVI is a lot nearer and dearer to me; I wonder how I'll feel when I see that game facelifted this way. Might be right there with all of ya...

 

[Nibel]

What are the chances that they give FF6 the DQ7 treatment?

 

[Syril]

I like how the on-screen control is a full analog slider but you can only move in 4 directions.

Frankly, it's a tragedy that every smartphone game in existence hasn't ripped off the Pro Stick option in Mage Gauntlet. You move your finger in a direction, and the instant you move in a different direction, it changes to that direction, no need to go back through the center of any virtual joystick or dpad.

 

[H13]

What does the japanese ff fans say about ff going to mobile?
just curious

 

[RurouniZel]

Backgrounds:

Character Sprites: D:

 

[jj984jj]

FFV deserves better.

 

[Magicpaint]

Please look forward to it.

We're never getting a definitive FFVI. At least FFV Advance was great.

 

[jaxword]

Square don't you dare ever, ever touch FF VI. Don't. Fucking. Touch it.

What are you going to do to them if they do?

 

[Ath]

I can't wait to see what this looks like with that beautiful Square-Enix iOS/Android font.

 

[Piers]

Original sprite + hq2x + black outline = hi-res artwork!

 

[gblues]

Those look nothing like the original sprites.

Don't ruin my "lazy devs" joke with facts, ma'am!

 

[Seda]

...people think this looks worse than the GBA game? Is the look of the sprites that revolting that you'd dip it below this?:

This looks awesome to me.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

What are the chances that they give FF6 the DQ7 treatment?

100% multiplied by zero.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

So who is still excited for FFVI?

 

[Synth_floyd]

What are you going to do to them if they do?

Give 'em the Hans Blix treatment:

 

[BosSin]

It looks like ff4 complete collection

 

[DaBuddaDa]

Is VI confirmed to come after this or is that speculation due to it also being a 2D Final Fantasy game? I'm not so sure I'd immediately assume that. VI is quite a different beast from IV and V.

 

[Shadow Hog]

I wont attempt to translate.

These look horrible.

These, on the other hand... eh. The characters don't exactly mesh with the environments (which look pretty good), and the character art, while I understand the significance behind it, looks all kinds of out-of-place, but overall:

 

[Shinta]

It looks like ff4 complete collection

My thoughts exactly. I prefer the DS version, but IV: CC is hardly an ugly game. The sprite style is a little weird though.

 

[MrChocolate]

Yes.

Thanks.

I despise how it looks, but I'll buy it because I'm a fucking idiot and I love the game regardless.

 

[jaxword]

These look horrible.

That's the chibi art that the SNES games used 20 years ago...

 

[Ryuukan]

My iTunes credit is ready


and mad FF6 goons: Why does a port destroy the game you currently own

 

[Synth_floyd]

The backgrounds look good, the character portraits in dialogue look good, the dialogue font looks good, the monster graphics look good, but the actual character sprites look like shit. Oh well, maybe they'll fix it in the next remake in 2023.

 

[Jucksalbe]

They could at least try to come up with something decent. This is....almost insulting.

 

[Takao]

What does the japanese ff fans say about ff going to mobile?
just curious

Probably wondering why Square Enix made more ambitious mobile games ten years ago.

 

[atbigelow]

barf

 

[Seda]

The monster sprites are like the FFIVCC monster sprites, but the character sprites are pretty different looking.

 

[Foffy]

Original sprite + hq2x + black outline = hi-res artwork!

HQ looks better than this. I think xBR is a good filter to scale older games to look better on higher resolutions, if you're one who likes higher resolutions. Either way, they look better than this dreck.

 

[Graphics Horse]

?

 

[Dunan]

* Field sprites are cringeworthy.

* Dark blue translucent background for the text is quite nice, as is the background for the battle HP/MP data; it lets us see more of the environment

* Font isn't bad in Japanese, but the Helvetica for Latin characters looks far too generic

* Battle background looks great, as do the monsters

 

[Magnus]

These look horrible.

That's the chibi art that was created before most GAFers were born...lol. I agree though, never really been a fan.

 

[Shinta]

The monster sprites are like the FFIVCC monster sprites, but the character sprites are pretty different looking.

They look exactly like the artwork they've always used for this game. I think that's just the style of the game honestly.

 

[massoluk]

Leave the fucking pixels alone. GAWD.

 

[chickdigger802]

It's weird. If they just redo the sprites in a way that they meshed better (simply redrawing them at a higher resolution should do it), game would look fine. Game is still premium priced too. probably could have outsourced spritework to I'm sure many talented sprite artists would take the job.

 

[Gannd]

Looks terrible. I'm not desperate enough to play these games on my phone, I'll stick to the GBA version which actually isn't terrible.

 

[Brazil]

Looks terrible

 

[Magnus]

It's the sound quality alone I can't abide on the GBA. Greater resolution, brighter screen, better sound...it's enough to make me let the art style go someplace I don't like for the sprites. That said, yeah, I do think they look closer now to the official chibi artwork than ever. Something to be said for that?

Also, I'm sure I missed it, but where was it confirmed that this'll be $20? I smell...$10. Or is that wishful thinking. Maybe more like $15.

 

[NekoFever]

...people think this looks worse than the GBA game? Is the look of the sprites that revolting that you'd dip it below this?:

I'll take the crisp clear image of the new iOS version, coupled with (no-doubt) better sound, even if the art is facelifted in a bit of the wrong direction.

However, FFVI is a lot nearer and dearer to me; I wonder how I'll feel when I see that game facelifted this way. Might be right there with all of ya...

I'd take pin sharp pixel art over smear filters and ugly redrawn characters every time.

 

[Seda]

It's the sound quality alone I can't abide on the GBA. Greater resolution, brighter screen, better sound...it's enough to make me let the art style go someplace I don't like for the sprites. That said, yeah, I do think they look closer now to the official chibi artwork than ever. Something to be said for that?

Also, I'm sure I missed it, but where was it confirmed that this'll be $20? I smell...$10. Or is that wishful thinking. Maybe more like $15.

It's ¥1800 (it's in the Famitsu link) which is something like $20

 

[Team Filler]

...people think this looks worse than the GBA game? Is the look of the sprites that revolting that you'd dip it below this?:

That looks awesome to me, far and away better than that soulless RPG Maker-esque style they've got going on now.

I'll stick to my GB Micro to get my portable FF5 fix, even if the GBA sound doesn't do the incredible music the justice that it deserves.

 

[Meier]

Also, I'm sure I missed it, but where was it confirmed that this'll be $20? I smell...$10. Or is that wishful thinking. Maybe more like $15.

1800 yen. It'll be $20.

Not a fan of the overall look of the game but the clarity of the Amano art and the battlefield looks great. The city environments look terrible though.

 

[Aquamarine]

was this made in RPG maker

JRPG sprites look so damn weird when they aren't pixelated.

 

[Zoramon089]

Excuse me while I vomit uncontrollably

 

[Lightning Lord]

So... we finally get a remake for FFV and it's for phones?

Oh, SE. Staying classy as always.

 

[RedSwirl]

Still think it looks fine. Better than the treatment they gave Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana.

 

[randomkid]

Portraits are interesting, it's weird to see the Amano art in non-wisp form, Lenna almost looks like she's got a hint of Bravely Default-ish Yoshida in her, I wonder who did the redrawing if any?

Everything else is just as repellent as usual, freaking FF1 PSP, I'll never forgive you or your descendents!

 

[Noema]

It looks like ff4 complete collection

I wish it looked like FF4 PSP. I'm not a fan of that game but the sprites look great.

 

[Eidan]

Man. What the hell, Square.

 

[Mrbob]

Looks like trash.

Give me a real remake someday, Square.