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Final Fantasy VI

Final Fantasy VI

|Japan|Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

9.2 /10

Aww Amazing!

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4.9k ratings
Time to beat
Main
15h
Main + extras
46.6h
Complete
40h
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Why play it

Final Fantasy VI is a 2022 Role-playing (RPG), Adventure game rated 9.2/10 from 4.9k ratings, with a main story of about 15h, available on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S.

The original Final Fantasy VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Story and worldbuilding

In the town of Narshe, Terra participates in an Imperial mission to seize a powerful Esper encased in ice. Upon locating it, a magical reaction occurs between Terra and the Esper; as a result, the soldiers accompanying Terra are killed and Terra is knocked unconscious. Upon awakening, Terra is informed that the Empire had been using a device called a "slave crown" to control her actions. With the crown now removed, Terra cannot remember anything more than her name and her rare ability to use magic unaided. Terra is then introduced to an organization known as the "Returners", who she agrees to help in their revolution against the Empire. The Returners learn that Imperial soldiers, led by Kefka, are planning another attempt to seize the frozen Esper. After repelling Kefka's attack, Terra experiences another magical reaction with the frozen Esper; she transforms into a creature resembling an Esper and flies to another continent. Upon locating Terra, the party is confronted by an Esper named Ramuh, who informs the group that Terra may require the assistance of another Esper imprisoned in the Imperial capital city of Vector.

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Aww Amazing!: 9.2/10 across 4.9k ratings. This score says: bump it to the top of your backlog.

Play style

This is a Remaster leaning into Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, with a main story around 15h. Check form, fantasy, and time commitment.

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Cubed3Aria DiMezzo · 10 Jan, 2016
6/10

Final Fantasy VI is still good, but its primary purpose is to kick gamers in the pants about bringing emulation discussions to the forefront. In an age where classic games are easily playable on modern systems, a rerelease should really amaze with its changes and new features, but because emulation is tainted by tangentially related conversations about piracy, it's taboo to point out that a better version is widely available with very little effort. If this release is stacked against the emulation scene, it's an absolute joke that people are expected to pay money for this, but the overall sentiment from AAA publishers is that emulation doesn't exist. There are plenty of legitimate ways to enjoy this game without the long list of flaws that characterise this port, and it is advised to explore other avenues; Square Enix shouldn't be rewarded for releasing shoddy ports.

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