Final Fantasyremakes have been a popular topic thanks to the massive undertaking that theFF7remake trilogy has been, and how much it changed the original game. For a long time, there was no shortage of requests for theFF7remake we’re finally getting. Now, players have their eyes set on what the next remake might be, and one of the most requested options isFinal Fantasy 9. While I have nothing againstFF9, it isn’t the game that I believe should be next in line for a remake.
So far, the nextFinal Fantasygame receiving a remake hasn’t been officially revealed by Square Enix. However, there have been leaks suggesting thatFinal Fantasy 9might get a remake next, although not one with changes made to the extent thatFF7had. Of course, leaks can’t be trusted completely, and even when they’re true at the time, a lot can change during the development of a game. Besides, I think a different game in the franchise needs a remake more thanFF9.
Final Fantasy 6 Should Receive The Next FF7 Remake Treatment
A Complete Overhaul And Update
Final Fantasy 6is sometimes confused withFinal Fantasy 3, because the release order for North America was a little different from Japan’s release order when it comes to earlyFinal Fantasygames. I know thatFinal Fantasy 6has gotten a pixel remaster in the past, but a pixel remaster is a far cry from a full remake. It makes the game more accessible for modern audiences, especially since the pixel remaster includes a PC version, but that doesn’t always make it more appealing to a modern audience.
Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X/S.
I enjoy my fair share of pixel games, but I feel like the graphics of newerFinal Fantasygames have spoiled players, myself included. Thecharacter details inFF7 Remakehelp give the cast an extra layer of depth that wasn’t possible to include in the original game because of its graphical and technological limitations. WhileFF7was already a beloved game with its original graphics, its looks along with its outdated gameplay mechanics and control schemes that weren’t made with a PC or newer controllers in mind can be enough to deter players from giving it a try.
As far as pixel games go,Final Fantasy 6is fun and playable when you use the remastered version, and it’s not too expensive to get your hands on. But I’ll be honest and say thatI’m among the players who wouldn’t consider pixelated graphics as my preferred style, especially for RPGs. In comparison, the graphics forFF9don’t look bad. They’re outdated, but they hold up decently well. A remaster and touch up for controls would be enough to significantly upgradeFF9, so it’s not in dire need of a full remake likeFF7received.
The Story Of Final Fantasy 6
Another Fight Against God
FF6has one ofFinal Fantasy’sbest villains, with Kefka heading the plots that threaten the entire world. Kefka used Terra as a tool, requesting that she burn 50 soldiers to death after he put a slave crown on her in order to test her magic. You could summarize the game as a battle between a great empire trying to conquer the world and a group of rebels trying to stop it, or even asa fight against fate and gods to forge your own destiny. VeteranFinal Fantasyplayers will find these storylines rather familiar.
Of course, the story is much more complex than that, which tends to be the case with theFinal Fantasyfranchise.FF6is set in a world where magic has become legend, butTerra is able to use it naturally because of her unique heritage. This makes her an important weapon for Kefka, and an invaluable asset to the Returners, who are working to fight the Empire. In the end, this is the recipe for not only a classicFinal Fantasygame, but also the formula for a classic JRPG.
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I think it’s a shame to not have the chance to see what a full remake ofFF6could look like with a revamp on the level ofFF7’s remake, at least not anytime soon. Although they’re the beginning of the franchise, quite a few of the early games are only available as pixel remasters, if at all, and I know some players who prefer the realistic, high-quality graphics of modern games, not that I blame them for it. I love when games look great, too. However, I’d also love to see these great stories have new lives.
Final Fantasy Remakes After Part Three Of FF7
What The Future Of The Series Could Be
AFinal Fantasy 9remakeseems like the most likely next move for Square Enix, andFF9received love in the form of a reference inFFXIV: Dawntrail. I’m not surprised that it would be the next pick for a remake afterFF7, either. It’s another beloved entry in the series, and I love it, too. I just think that it holds up well already, andit’d be great to see the older entries receive some attention, too. However, I imagine that the resources needed to remake the older games would be greater compared to givingFF9a touch-up.
Remakes are all the rage right now, but not every game needs to be remade or remastered. On the other hand,games likeFF7have seen a huge influx of interest because of its remake, even if it’s a bit frustrating to buy three games at full price to see the entire story. However, remakes and remasters are a big trend right now, and even ifFF9is next in line afterFF7, the catalog Square Enix has to pick from for remakes can seem endless. That means there are endless possibilities for the future, too.
My hopes for aFF6remake may never come to fruition, but it’ll remain one of my favorite games in the franchise. If nothing else, I hope that more players will give at least the pixel remaster of it a try, if only to experience a truly classicFinal Fantasystory and JRPG style game. Aside from that, I’ll be watching and waiting for more remakes to bring new life to the world ofFinal Fantasy, even if it’s not the exact world ofFinal Fantasy 6.
