![]() ![]() I think, visually, it could’ve turned out a LOT worse… Personally, I’m somewhat satisfied to know that there’s an authenticity brought to these FF remakes, though it remains to be seen what other surprises wait in store. It’s a small complaint compared to the lack of console presence for what were initially console games, but it’s interesting to make the comparisons, nonetheless. Visual consistency appears to be the theme of the Pixel Remasters project, but at what cost? However, with the later FFs in the Pixel Remasters series, it seems like there’s a bit of a downgrade in order to meet somewhere in the middle. Compared to the original NES/FC graphics, they look like completely different games on a different system. Now it makes sense that FF I through III stood to gain the most from a visual upgrade. ![]() The result is something which, in my view, has a little less dynamism thanks to less contrast. This is clearest in Terra’s hair which has its brightest highlights removed and its darkest shadows brightened. It appears to me that there’s a lack of contrast and the characters look a little flatter. When you compare the character sprites, though, differences become even more apparent. The snow and precipice themselves are also more detailed. ![]() You’ll also note several embellishments: more buildings along the cliffside representing the steam city of Narshe, complete with cozy little lights in the windows. In this sense, the Pixel Remaster appears more authentic to the original version of the game. It appears that the Pixel Remaster is darker and therefore moodier, unlike the brighter Game Boy Advance version. What interests me most is the choice of color, shading, lighting, and contrast. I also anticipate the final game will be clearer and crisper than the screenshot. In my opinion, it’s a huge step forward from the Mobile version and its redrawn, smoothed-down sprites. The Pixel Remaster screenshots were taken from a video, so keep that in mind.Ībove you’ll note a comparison of Final Fantasy VI’s iconic intro sequence featuring SNES, GBA, Mobile, and Pixel Remaster graphics. ![]()
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