Final Fantasy I - VI Pixel Remaster Review - Pixel Perfection on Nintendo Switch?

[@SwitchWatch]

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[@twisteddevotio2456]

Nice review.

[@gpocketgamer7981]

I'm excited to finally play this collection. This will be my first time ever playing all of them so I can't wait.

[@shazam2022]

Cool 😎 same

[@kylemundy8871]

Played all but 2. Super excited for the chance to try this thing out

[@danielgervasi9567]

Jordan is an absolute legend - I ordered a Switch physical copy through PlayAsia immediately when I heard it would be available as I was also asleep in America when the Square Enix store dropped the physical preorder. Only ever played 4 and 6 (as 2 and 3 here) so I’m excited to play them all!

[@matthewschwer6048]

I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun. I know I did on my first playthroughs of Two and Three. Admittedly Four is still my favorite, but the others that I have played are top tier. I missed Five, so I'm most excited to play that one.

[@julianjuez]

Great video, as always. 48 year-old busy man (full time job, wife, 2 teenagers, dog...). Never played a single FF game. Just bought the collection + Hades on Play Asia. This video and another of your videos (192 games) helped me decide. By the way, I didn't know about Play Asia until I found your channel. Thanks and keep it up! 😊 Subscribed!!

[@Ephesians-yn8ux]

Jordan’s personality is what makes this channel great.

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks!

[@granallemo]

So excited about it! Thanks for the video, Jordan. Cheers from Portugal!

[@leonboy9388]

Ordered this right after your review, alongside Demon Gaze Extra !

[@MrJimithee]

Awww... I was gonna make the "Bit More Jordan" joke when you mentioned the 9 hr video... Damn! He's always one step ahead of me

[@chasterling237]

Haven’t played a pixel FF game since FF Mystic Quest back in the day so I got the bundle and it’s straight up the most fun I’ve had with video games in years. Even if you buy them individually these games are totally worth it.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Nice one Jordan mate! Mark

[@ya-kiri794]

Mine has already been sent, I can't wait to get my hands on it!!🤩

[@SwitchWatch]

Hope it arrives swiftly!

[@Mgalens]

definitely super happy to see these games on modern consoles along with the 2d version of FFIII, out of the 6 games i would say FFV is my favourite, it has the job system, pirates, Gilgamesh, a turtle and is just all round fun to play.

[@SwitchWatch]

Glad to see so much love for V

[@gt3racer2187]

The post game dungeon that will be really missed is the one for FFV, it was really good. The only one I greatly prefer another version is III just because I like how they turned the generic no name characters into actual likable characters.

[@tiffers3093]

So excited!! Got my shipping notification from play Asia today!!

[@Mehpass]

Got game with the Playasia link you posted a while back. Thank you for the review.

[@VidiverseExplorer]

Final Fantasy VI is the greatest FF game ever made! And one of the best Rpgs ever made!

[@RwnEsper]

FF4 will always be my favorite, but I'll grant you that Faris (the purple-haired pirate lady) is perhaps the best character design in this package. I just preordered the physical collection Monday, so it will be a while until it arrives, but I'm excited for it nonetheless.

[@VGMobster]

Can't wait to play FFVI portably! Great review as always switchwatch! - VG Mobster

[@chaser952]

Coming back to this after today’s announcement and the opening is still hilarious :)

[@The_Bi-polar_Express]

I picked up 1 and 4 for my PS4 and I'm loving it, the entire fan base waited way too long for this.

[@brynwhitlock62]

Hey mate I am writing to say that your review of this awesome JRPG series was nothing short of amazing. Reviewing these sorts of retro games are things I very deeply and seriously respect and your review nailed it on the mark!!😁👍 So much so, the very next day, I was trying to decide on other modern games the night before in Australia and I decided to watch a few reviews on my Switch with the KZbin app 2 nights ago. The instant I finished watching your excellent review work of the game, I just simply thought: this is the one game series ALONE I definitely need on the switch. And I've also played the other Final Fantasy games (except the original FF 3 which I have not played, only the ds remastered version), and have throughout the entire series, I just loved the idea of playing these classic JRPG titles on the go. Mate, thank you so much for an awesome review!!😎 I will try to continue to keep watching your channel!! Keep up the awesome work man, you definitely deserve this positive comments from me!!😆😆😁👍

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@brynwhitlock62]

@@SwitchWatch No worries mate!! I'm really glad someone else just me and you enjoys these awesome retro RPG titles.😎

[@chocolocojames213]

I just want to play VI all over again. It was my childhood 😊😊😊

[@Alamyst2011]

Same here. The music gets me everytimr

[@Ponaru]

Lucky! My childhood was nothing but beatings and mental abuse..

[@bahamutskingdom]

I have been going through the Pixel Remasters of I - VI as well. I forgot just how amazing these games are. My original plays of I, IV, and VI were on their original systems. An these are the closest I think I have seen them to those originals. I like the original font. It can be changed of course. But it was harder for me to see. (almost 46 y'all) They took each game back to the root of the game, but they are still easier. (Looking definitely at IV and I) Been playing the original since 1990....trust me when I say it has been taken from the PS1 "Easy Mode". They did fix so many things not taken care of before. One that completely stood out was the Final Fantasy I peninsula enemy bug. The top two grids on that area had enemies that were about 10 or so levels above you. Get Fira/Fire2 and Diara/HRM2 and you could jump at least 15 levels in a few rounds.....not anymore.

[@WMARUoriginal]

Very excited for this, but really really wish they added fast forward for battles.

[@Reepicheep-1]

People need to stop whining about prices. These were EACH $45-70 new. I bought 2 of them for SNES, that was over $110. Gaming has NOT kept up with the cost increases everything else has experienced (thank God!). Just bought my Switch copy off Amazon, get the physicals while they exist.

[@wargameboy72]

Great video as always, Jordan.

[@MrFroggster]

Just bought the collection. Looking forward to it.

[@ellimeido7964]

Every game cames with an app or if you buy the bundle are the six on a single app and you can choose inside.

[@ellimeido7964]

@@MrFroggster you dont undertand my question. For example. You can buy resident evil 1 and 0 seperatly but if you buy the bundle each game came with only on app and there is a menu insede that let you choose what game do you wanna play.

[@MrFroggster]

@@ellimeido7964 @EL LIMEIDO it seems you dont understand me. I already answered your question. If you buy the bundle you get the games separately. There is no "menu" to select the games. It is like you buy each of them as a single game.

[@robotech3894]

This is my most anticipated game so far for this year. I can finally play the games i missed out. Thats 1-5. I know i missed a lot. As always thanks for the discount code.

[@CleetusVanDamme530]

I work a 40 hour/week job and I think the xp boost makes up for not having a speed up option.

[@SwitchWatch]

Both would have been nice though!

[@CleetusVanDamme530]

@@SwitchWatch it would be, but if I had to pick one over the other it would be the 4x XP boost simply because how it cuts down on the overall grind in general especially in regards to battle transitions, command inputs, etc.

[@slytlyimperfict]

Glad we had the opportunity at Play Asia to grab a physical! Seen/ heard square-enix store moved to unavailable. (and yes I used your link/ code! 🎉)

[@trevormcguire92]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@joelabraham6834]

So hyped for this. Somehow never played 3 and 5 so Ill hit those two first.

[@MrZrbrownie]

Good review, but I'm confused about the battle speed up. Isn't that what that fast-forward icon in the top left is for?

[@SwitchWatch]

No, that's the auto battling feature

[@lightshift4200]

@@SwitchWatchwell, the auto battle feature does speed up battle considerably, including all attack and magic animations. Although you lose control of your characters if pressed, it essentially functions as both auto battle and battle speed.

[@zemiq1982]

I won't be getting my copy til May but I'm so happy t0 have so many on one system!

[@chrisevans3189]

Final Fantasy 7 was my exposure to the series so it’s always gonna be my favorite too lol

[@LockeTheCole]

(0:10) How do you play Final Fantasy XI on the Switch? 😏

[@SwitchWatch]

I know, but adding the caveat would have ruined the flow of the joke 😛

[@robinhatherall6779]

Cheers Jordan. I’m still on the fence whether to buy. $135.00 in Australia seems excessive. I would happily paid $70

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s pricy for sure. If you’re on the fence patience is the key. Square are fond of a 50% discount once in a while

[@AxelWedstar411]

I still think £14.99 is a tad dear for a SNES game in '23 - even a dolled up one, but the option to pick and choose your favs on top of the quality of life options makes the purchase(s) considerably more attractive than if SE had simply bundled the original versions of each game into a single £50 release and said "Here you go, don't say we don't give you anything".

[@matthewschwer6048]

Too late Jordan, I preordered my copy of the Asian physical almost immediately when it became available and it is now in transit.. I had to do it, it has five of my top ten favorite Final Fantasy games. It might end up being six but I didn't get the opportunity to play Five until now. I mean sure, I could have bought it for the PC, but I am a bit of a physical copy nerd.

[@SwitchWatch]

Well I hope you enjoy V as much as myself!

[@matthewschwer6048]

@@SwitchWatch I should, I've never heard anything bad about it. The only real question is, "Should I play V first, or should I start on a massive undertaking of playing through the games from the first through to X?" Damn, I could start a KZbin channel with thoughts like that.

[@sanjithechef]

I’ve only played 4 and can’t wait to get this in the mail. Then play the newer ones and ultimately get into XIV lol

[@markphillips8605]

FFVII was a revelation for me, so much so that I chipped my PS1 so I could play 6. FFVII is still my favourite jrpg of all time but FFVI is a seriously classic jrpg.

[@chadbaileyisawesome]

1 got notice that my game shipped today from PlayAsia! Awesome review. I can't wait...to put it in the massive backlog that I stare at while I work. 😅

[@QueenViolet8]

Ordering a Copy from Play Asia NOW 🤩🤩

[@kenshindalee4900]

Love ur shirt And I wish ff3 3D version was ported to switch that one I love an the psp version of ff4 have on vita but would b nice

[@broken1394]

Seems absolutely essential, I am patient so will wait for a sale or to luck out on a physical copy. Should have been a physical all regions. I played 3 on the DS and thought it was excellent. Enjoyed da review.

[@nozopoke1782]

There’s no ffxi for switch is there ?

[@michaelholmes4374]

I also had a boot disc for the dreamcast with lots of snes games on the disc some would lode some wouldn't

[@SwitchWatch]

Most of them loaded for me, but the main issue was it would only hold a save file for one game. So if I played anything else I’d lose my FF5 save 😆

[@MrFroggster]

What kind of sorcery is this? Never heard about it before.

[@squaresided]

My only gripe is the auto-battle icon is permanently stuck in the upper left during battles. I really want it gone.. it should only appear when you actually use auto-battle.😣

[@SwitchWatch]

I actually agree with that. Seems like a left over of the mobile versions

[@veghesther3204]

What I hate is that you can't even SORT the ENTIRE item menu at all in ANY of the 6 games.

[@pacer1705]

Jordan is our Jordan RPG (JRPG) guy. 👍👍👏👏

[@SwitchWatch]

Man, that should have been the name of my other channel…

[@pacer1705]

@@SwitchWatch I say "A Bit More Jordan" has more charm because no one else names a youtube channel with as much charm like you could, Jordan. 😊😊👍👍👏👏

[@Nitenookmk]

Where is Final Fantasy 13, 13-2, and Lightning Returns on PS4,5 and Switch?

[@SwitchWatch]

Maybe some day!

[@notslucis9977]

Ff14 and ff15 on the next generation switch. 🤗

[@Terron29]

Bought this on play asia! Cant wait to try out 3 finally. By the way can you actually play the game with original soundtrack or only listen to original in the music menu?

[@SwitchWatch]

You can play with it too

[@Terron29]

@@SwitchWatch thanka :)

[@champdancer19]

Thanks for the heads up with ordering the first print of this collector's edition from playasia! I got it! I'm probably mistaken but isn't the joke why is 6 afraid of 7? Because 7,8,9. Actually referring to final fantasy games?

[@tommydixon4871]

I never play FF3-6 on the ps1 and wow the pixel remaster look so amazing on the PS4 ❤️❤️

[@solonepeon5805]

I haven't watched the full video yet so is there QoL max stats & money quick buttons?

[@SwitchWatch]

No. But you can increase the amount of Gil you earn up to 4x

[@haodachen4868]

I hate how SE did not make the first two re-releases on NS (FFX & FFXII) easier to break… FF I-IX on switch are all added with new features to make the game easier, not to mention that these features are highly customizable. They really made the 9 games suitable for players who really want to experience the series’ renowned story-telling and world-building yet lack the time/effort/capability for some of the demanding battles featured throughout the series. If only they can introduce the 4*exp & 4*gil(from PR) or HP/MP cheats(from 7-9 on NS) back into the first two re-releases😢

[@haodachen4868]

and now I heard the boosters are actually REMOVED from the switch version, or saved exclusively for some other versions, damn SE what are you thinking😅

[@NYCJoeBlack]

You mentioned that the games are wide-screen. Are they stretched or are they truly wide-screen/16:9?

[@SwitchWatch]

They are truly widescreen

[@NYCJoeBlack]

@@SwitchWatch - Thanks for the response.

[@LordelX]

I’m very busy and I’m buying these. I can’t even watch this video, I have to listen to it while I drive.

[@SwitchWatch]

I can relate to this so much

[@gabrielsalvatore3156]

i love so much FF 1 to 10, i love SakaGODchi, but... 70 is a little expensive for me :( And if i am going to play it, it will have to be in physical. Waiting for a deal... ☹

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

I agree that FFV is the best game of these. VI has a better story but I prefer the combat and class system in V.

[@muhdamir6939]

Yeah it is

[@lukep.]

Nice!!😊

[@The-Eric-Cartman]

My biggest issue with the Steam version was it was the first version of FF1 to remove the best grinding spots including Peninsula of Power. Did that get addressed in this version?

[@SwitchWatch]

You don't need to grind in this version 😅

[@The-Eric-Cartman]

@@SwitchWatch But grinding was what I enjoyed about FF1 :(

[@veghesther3204]

Sadly no the first game on this version that has Over powered grinding spots WITH the 4x exp boost are FF4 to 6 only.

[@brichan1851]

Hell yes, we’re angry still!!! I have the Asian version on the way, thanks to you, Jordan. I got it and Ender Lillies at 5% off and free shipping. You’re the greatest!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@pinkspider28]

Chrono Trigger remastered next!!!

[@randmiller88]

Secret of Mana could use a remaster more than CT.

[@pinkspider28]

@@randmiller88 I disagree. And hasn't it already had a remaster?

[@veghesther3204]

It did on the PS4/Vita/PC but when it first did it was full of so many bugs that can crash/hardlock the game itself it was practically unplayable.

[@imi.media72]

On the physical copy, are all the games on the cart?

[@Williamfuchs420]

Not quite still no 11 not that we would get that. Though there was talk of a offline version

[@mattfigueira856]

Anyone else notice that the map music on the Switch FF6 pixel remaster doesn’t change to the proper music? For me, it stays on the Narshe music. So irritating to have paid so much money and have such an irritating bug. Anyone know of fixes?

[@bxntaiii]

Thats how it was in the original...

[@mattfigueira856]

You are totally right, had a friend point this out. I’ve beaten the game 8 times and never noticed this was the case. Total Mandela effect moment for me!

[@Watchtower0311]

"Being a fan of VII, Triple Triad, and IX..." Haha! Nice one.

[@juanvalverde5245]

I don't care about the font tbh, just finished 6 on Steamdeck and it was fine.

[@skat26onPSN]

I might be a heathen but I prefer the new music and font style. That's from someone who DID play the originals.

[@SwitchWatch]

I wouldn’t mind the new font so much if it actually fit in terms of size. Just squashed with loads of empty space

[@vexedhermit]

Removing the need to grind while providing options to circumvent the challenge in dungeons isn't in the spirit of the original games. I realize that I'm grumbling, and as a NES gamer - am definitely out of touch with the digital zeitgeist of faux ownership and overly accessible challenge levels; but I like playing games that I can lose. Don't we have enough instant gratification?

[@SwitchWatch]

I personally agree. I like a decent challenge and not being instantly gratified. But at least it's not forced here.

[@Tidaltempest_]

Someone can say if the Nintendo Switch version have achievments? I know that Nintendo dont have achievments system. What i want to say is if this FF have some ingame achievments like shovel knight games and Megaman Legacy titles.

[@kiretan8599]

Its a sqenix game, it will go on sale in a few weeks. I don’t think the price point is justified very well for these rereleased games.

[@Ser-Smiley]

I need all 6 games!

[@evoke225]

I love you final fantasy 🫂

[@ZombieDish]

I found the default font easier on my eyes.

[@SwitchWatch]

😬

[@taipan9604]

I tried to order the physical copy through play-asia and they rejected my credit card. There's nothing wrong with my credit card!

[@SwitchWatch]

Usually that's something to do with your bank. They think buying from Hong Kong is dodgy. Might be worth giving them a call and 'okaying' Play Asia.

[@fry6442]

Just received my Asian copy. Having 1-12 on switch with potential of tactics also is definitely great. I’m loving the classic remaster/ remakes of some of my fav games coming to switch, can’t wait for suikoden.

[@ElricSowrd]

I actually like the Higher Resolution Fonts in the Pixel Remasters. Unfortunately I never got the Physical Copy for the Switch, so far I got FFI from the eshop. 🙁

[@ElricSowrd]

@@masterwitchersir Right.

[@Enigmalake]

$75 is so steep compared to what other collections have been let alone the physical fiasco

[@SwitchWatch]

True. It’s not a brilliant price but I think the effort has been put it. If they were just the exact original games I would not have been happy with the price

[@Enigmalake]

@@SwitchWatch yeah I’ll have to bite and make sure I use the link and code 🤘🏼

[@Wajang1]

Buy them on pc, much cheaper and you really don't need a high spec pc for this.

[@ashsherman]

​@@Wajang1 honestly, these scream mobile gaming and i don't have steam deck. Too much $.

[@cactusman07pim]

€75 is fair in my opinion. Sold separately the pricing is fair for remastered 2d games, it got a arranged sound track, HD textures and sprites, QOL features. They´ll probably be like 50% off on sale by the end of this year. The distribution of the physical version is the worst flaw. Out of all the 11 games only VII, VIII and XII were properly released in Europe. IX is only released digitally and the game card of Final Fantasy x/x-2 HD Remaster only contained half of the content. On the bright side, the Switch is region free and it´s a nice system to play Final Fantasy on, once you traveled the earth to collect these games.

[@Free_speech_is_dead]

I want FF8 and FF9 remakes

[@ozmond]

I’m conflicted if I get it on ps5 or switch. Obviously switch is portable but PS5 has better controller and is the better system imo I just prefer playing games on it

[@TheMinchio]

I was originally thinking to get only 4 & 6, but dang, not you have made me hesitate to get the physical Jordan 🤔

[@bigt4135]

We need the three 13 games too

[@cqllel5186]

I refuse to play this on console when I have a perfectly fine PC more than capable of 16bit games The main reason why I refuse to get this on PC as well, is bcuz of the font and the gameplay modifer. And the insane price for these games, too I can only hope the PC version is updated on par with the console versions. The VAST majority of gamers are on PC

[@XiaoPichu]

My wish complete... after so famously wishing for these with no knowledge and getting them for pc/mobile only The font still isn't the best though... it 'looks' fine, but it's still hard to read without my glasses

[@timytimeerased]

Can anyone with a playasia physical copy tell me : is there any other european language than english ?

[@jcrodd7776]

💜💜💜PURPLE HAIR PIRATES

[@Teknoman]

lol just straight up only triple triad

[@Gryzor88]

FF4 and 6 give me the cozy feelz of nostalgia, after just hearing the music. Still won’t make me cough up 75 buckazoids for 30 year old games though.

[@SwitchWatch]

Fair enough I’m sure there will be a 50% discount in a year or so. 👍

[@armandogavilan1815]

4,5,6 you don´t need anymore final fantasy (9 maybe).

[@johnnykeener3727]

Playing on PC

[@kshepard2947]

👍

[@Wajang1]

I like octopath better, visuals modern and still retro.

[@cs9927]

Wish they could include IV Afterlife.

[@punkydudester3]

Auto-saves finally, can't believe they didn't add in all of the bonus stuff though. Yeah if you do these on your a bit more Jordan channel I would watch them..

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Honestly I won't lie I do wish these were proper remakes with all of the fancy bells and whistles. But man the music is timeless and the new orchestra takes on it is the best thing about this game. Honestly this game is very over priced and it's a must buy on sale. Also all I need 5 and 6.

[@zockeromi1970]

I am not a fan of the pixel remake optics, but that's only my personal taste

[@michaelholmes4374]

Also I'm wating for my physical cart

[@shazam2022]

I am busy but I wanted to play final fantasy for first time ever

[@shazam2022]

I get a bit of break in a day

[@greilthelegendaryhero252]

Kinda wish they did have the extra content, cause it could add to the achievements they could use. That said, eh. Overall I can't say I care too much. The bonus stuff from ff1 just felt pointless to me. I could beat the final boss at low 30s. Why would I need to get more powerful items that break the game? But eitherway. I still bought it on ps4 having full knowledge of this. Lol