Remaster to include updated graphics, modernized controls, and more

Have you ever wanted to play the original Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and/or Final Fantasy III, but have found yourself held back by the fact that they’re slow as molasses and haven’t aged particularly well in general? Well, you’re in luck, because Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster trilogy is on its way!

Remastered versions of Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III, the Pixel Remaster versions of the classic Final Fantasy titles allow players to experience the retro feel of the classic Final Fantasy titles while also enjoying a more modernized gameplay experienced. For a brief rundown of what you can expect, you can check out the list of key features below.

Redrawn 2D pixel character and background graphics, featuring iconic Final Fantasycharacter pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator
Beautifully rearranged soundtracks, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu
Improved gameplay, including controller and touch controls, modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more
Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, music player, and the ability to save at any time

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, featuring Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III, will be available for PC via Steam and mobile devices starting July 28. Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI will also be receiving the remaster treatment at a later date. Are you excited to dive into the classics yet again (or perhaps for the first time)? Let us know in the comments below!

Kenny McKee

Starting out with nothing more than a Game Boy and a copy of Donkey Kong Land, Kenny has happily been gaming for almost his entire life. Easily-excitable and a bit on the chatty side, Kenny has always been eager to share gaming-related thoughts, opinions, and news with others and has been doing so on Hey Poor Player since 2014 and has previously worked with both PKMNcast and SCATcast. Although his taste in gaming spreads across a wide number of companies and consoles, Kenny holds a particular fondness for Nintendo handheld consoles. He is also very proud of his amiibo collection. You can also find him on Twitter @SuperBayleef talking about video games and general nonsense. Some of his favorite games include Tetris Attack, Pokémon Black Version 2, The World Ends With You, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, Yo-kai Watch, Donkey Kong Country 2, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Kirby's Dreamland 3, Mega Man X, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (among many others).