So far, so good.

This was the first big adventure game I played as a kid. I still remember getting Final Fantasy 2 for the SNES on release day. I have such fond memories of playing this game. So far this game is bringing back some really good memories. The graphics are crisp and a little cleaner than I remember, but I do welcome the changes. The upgraded audio is fantastic. I do wish there was an option to use the original 16-but audio as well, maybe in a future patch. I also enjoy the auto battle with faster speed for some the generic random battles, and no mods to turn off random battles. My only real gripe is the same with any console game on mobile, I am not a fan of touch screen. I play this at random various times (like at work) so using a controller is pretty much a no-go anyways. But being able to play this anywhere is being super cool. Can’t wait for FFVI now.

My Favorite Final Fantasy but AWFUL controls

I’m okay with onscreen controls generally, but this is god awful. The graphics are beautiful. It looks like the wonderful PSP port of this game. But why, dear lord, is it so difficult to control? I was disappointed that the version of Final Fantasy games you had in the store was no longer available, so all my save data was lost coming to this version. I created a new AppleID in divorce, but I finally decided I’d buy them (again) just to be presented with a prettier version I can barely play. My character wants to move all over the place. I don’t mind the onscreen text appearance as some do, but… These controls have got to be fixed. Also, why no Spanish translation? 30% of Americans speak Spanish? The sad thing is, I know none of this is going to be addressed. This port has been out for a while. I saw and ignored the bad reviews because I really missed the story and music from this game. Alas, I don’t know if I’ll be able to replay it on my iPhone. My only hope is maybe Apple TV with controller support? Ugh. Why couldn’t this just be a clean direct port of the perfection of the PSP perfect port?

4 for 4

Four for four !! Final fantasy 4 get a 4 stars. The PSP version is a straight 5 stars. The reason why I have to dock points is due to certain nuances that affects the game play experience. First, the text is rather small and difficult to read. Second, the directional pad is quite large and occupies space. Third, unlike the PSP version, there is no bonus content. Fourth and final, there is no controller support. All in all if you want to support square and want a copy of FF4 on your phone then it’s a decent buy, otherwise I would suggest to just replay the PSP version for a more complete experience. Did I get my money’s worth ? Tbh it’s a no, but nostalgia in my case has superseded common sense. Even the pixelated sprites are at best average. Unfortunately this is just a watered down version.

Welcome take on a classic

This was my first RPG back in the 90s, and I’m happy to say it holds up. I’ve played most versions of IV, most recently the 3D one. If there’s something about the 3D reimagining that I disliked, it’s how slow the whole experience felt, from combat to dialogue. Every little fight took like a minute to resolve. In this version you can get through most random encounters in 20 seconds, which keeps the pace up, like the original did. The music is outstanding and the rearranged tracks strike a good balance between the classic MIDIs and real instrumentation. All sprites look fantastic, and they’ve added really cool particle animations to spell effects etc. Negatives are: - Horrible font, would welcome an option for the classic pixel fonts - No controller support - Touch d-pad is awful, use tap to move instead (though tap to move doesn’t work for discovering secret passages) - Easier than the 3D version (I never wiped in the entire play through)

Love the game but...

I appreciate the pixel remaster for its upgraded looks to original pixel style and giving me nostalgia, (I like that better than the ds look). I do, howerver, wish that there could have been the option to enable/disable added content from other versions like being able to use the former party members again near end game in the gba version or augments. Even though it was nice to replay this game, those options would have made it feel like it was worth my money. I suppose it will be the same for 5 and 6 as well... I may have to pass on those and just enjoy the memories of when they were brand new to me.

The ONLY reason I’m not giving 5 stars…

The only reason this masterpiece isn’t getting 5 stars is because of Square Enix’s puzzling decision not to have controller support. Don’t get me wrong, the touch controls work fine but are not ideal. The Steam version supports controllers and other Square titles like Chrono Trigger and even other FF titles support them on iOS so what’s the deal?? Also would really prefer a console port of these games since they belong there. Still one of my favorite Final Fantasy games and they nailed it when it comes to the soundtrack. Please add controller support though. Please!

Good old FFIV

Plays well. Graphics look great and reminiscent of the classic SNES version. Only downside is that it seems to only be the “easy” version. For those unaware, on original release in Japan, an easy mode cart and hard mode. In the US only the easy mode cart was released. Later rereleases (like the PSP version) did include the hard version. While it’s nice to experience the game again closer to its original style, having hard mode available would be a welcome option.

Not on par with other versions

I LOVE the original Final Fantasy games so you can only imagine how happy I was to learn about these new versions. In good faith I bought the whole FF Pixel Remaster bundle. I was immediately upset to see there was no controller support. When I went online to see if an update was pending, I was dismayed to find out that not only has there NOT been an update in ages, but the PS4 and Switch versions have alternate music tracks, no encounter mode, and an EXP boost mode! As a family man with a rather busy schedule, those last two features would have been extremely welcome. I’m unfortunately going to issue request for a refund. Hopefully someday Square will find it in there hearts to make all versions have the same feature set.

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