If you play them through sequentially, the jump in storytelling from entry to entry is phenomenal. Really gives you a sense of how breaking edge the company was back in the 80s and 90s.
I agree. Final Fantasy invented story telling through video games and I have found very few video games that can tell a story as good as a final fantasy game. Off the top of my head the only thing that comes close is undertale in its ability to tell a story
@@oliverwithers9736 Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, Legend of Legaia, Lunar Silver Star, Terranigma are all great games with great stories. Dragon Quest IV on NES was the first one to go for a more narrative driven experience, with its chapter based story, and DQ5 has one of the darkest stories in the series.
I'm just barely old enough to remember the SNES era for FF in the US, my parents owned IV and VI as 2 and 3, as well as alot of the squaresoft stuff of that era, like chrono Trigger and secret of Mana. Yes it's absolutely true, experiencing that stuff at the time was mind blowing. For those who weren't there, imagine how we felt when 7 came out.
@@joewestwoodslist7742 In Europe, VII was the first entry, which was released. My older brother was only in mainstream like Mario World, Secret of Mana, Super Tennis, Mortal Kombat. As PSX came out, I experiences FFVII by a friend. First turn based JRPG I ever saw. A birthday later, I got a PSX and FFVIII and it was a gem at this time - best endgame ever. After that, I rented FFVII and all the other RPGs like Star Ocean, Wild Arms, Legend of Legaia / Dragoon. Best time ever. Since PS3, I dont like how the genre turned out beside 1-2 games like Tales of... and some indie games. Next month, FFXVI is coming but it seems, that its a completly different game...
I want to point out that the physical version, if they're anything like other collection bundles, will have each game as an individual game as well. You'll still see them on your home screen all the same as a separate game.
Man, I'm so glad you posted this. I've been hoping for a nice review that kept the gba games in mind. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite content creators!
I got the bundle today. Was kind of expecting the price when of all things, an option to change the font made these a day 1 purchase. I've never played 1,2 and 3 and never finished 4 and 5 (although being at the end and getting sidetracked). Currently lvl 12 on FF1 and loving life!!
I have a story about FF4. Back when it was FF2 on the SNES, it taught me how to read. I was in the third grade, and I just wasn’t picking up reading very well. This game totally did the trick though.
That's awesome, these games are far more "educational" than most people think. I didn't have any reading problems but the games just made me far ahead of most people due to all the reading and critical, tactical thinking.
@@retrorebound8887 I am pretty confident they will go for this idea or are already working on it, but won´t show anything before the release of DQIII HD2D.
Not just Final Fantasy VI, but the previous five entries as well. Voice acting should be thrown in as well, as HD-2D games are known to feature it. I’d prefer full 3D myself in Unreal Engine 5, which is known for its ease of development. Another choice is Modern Remaster, which would at least reuse the graphic assets of the last version before Pixel Remaster, in the style of PSP 2D games, utilizing the power of Unity Engine. The purchase options for Final Fantasy HD-2D Remaster would be either individual purchase or trilogy bundles (NES Trilogy bundle and SNES Trilogy bundle).
I'll likely get these on sale at some point, but I've played them all, extensively, on their original platforms...and still have them. I played the first FF when it released in the US in 1988 and have been engrossed by the series ever since. They're fun rpgs and the story telling was WAY ahead of its time.
I am hyped. I fell off the trophy hunting bandwagon years ago, but the Pixel Remaster reinvigorated that excitement to work towards a platinum again. Definitely starting with FF1 and going right into VI
I’ve never played a Final Fantasy game, and I picked up the first one. I’m really happy I did, and working towards the platinum has been a lot of casual fun.
@@corbinfreeman6607 That is exactly why I am hooked on FF1 right now. It's casual fun and doesn't feel like I have to go out of my way to grind like I would in the 3D FF games. If you didn't know, the boosts in the in-game Config menu do not disable trophies and make the grind a whole lot easier.
I'm definitely getting FF6, I've never played it and I know a lot of people recommend it. I'm quite excited for the new features (no random encounters/exp boost) because I've grown quite tired of random encounters at this point. Glad I'll finally be able to experience this!
Yeah no. Story alone isn't what makes Final Fantasy games great. Playing GTA with cheats vs playing it normally for the first time was a night and day difference. Free 3d controls vs classic tank controls in Resident Evil. Huge difference. Final Fantasy 12 with 4 x speed. All 3 games were ruined. Why? Cause who plays games to just get the story? Believe it or not, most of these games stories kinda suck. If you don't truly go immerse yourself into the world, just skip by.... All you left with is a story that's pretty simple. Play Mario with constant immortality on. See how the experience is
@@I_Am_The_Social_Reject _Cause who plays games to just get the story?_ Me. The only reason videogames are better than books is because I am part of the story, maybe I can influence it somehow. Maybe I do both if I can leave the game on its own, like colony management games on the minimum speed so I look at them from time to time while I read. In terms of videogame mechanics, I started my videogame journey with Chrono Trigger and was perfect in terms of combat for me: no random encounters with enemies on the screen you could avoid, but still turn-based so I don't have to mash buttons like a maniac. Traveling through the map also didn't have encounters. Having the chance to skip random encounters in FF6 achieve something similar to that effect: disable them after like eight battles per map area, and no random encounters in the map.
@@realtayo42 It does matter to a lot of people. I know crazy how people are different and not everyone is okay with casuals butchering beloved games. Ain't that just strange?!!!!! Of course you cool with people catering to you. Don't matter how it affects others does it?
@@Ilwenray85 That would perfectly fine if you played games made for casuals. Final Fantasy appealing to you while alienating the fans that made the series what it is, and continue making it popular, ain't the answer. And like I already said, story isn't what Final Fantasy is known for in a movie type of way. You being in the world isn't you being in that world. You just visiting in a protective bubble. There is no true connection. And Chrono Trigger was great. Would it be a good interactive story game? No.
This is a good purchase for me cause I never played these or 7,8, and 9. Only played x,x-2 and 12. So I’m excited to see how the series grew and got better.
@@tveye363 I mean I’m enjoying 1 rn but 12 which I’ve played before is infinitely better so yes. I am going to see how this series got better over time
I have such nostalgic love for Final Fantasy IV. 4 was always my favorite. I eventually got the Snes version later in life but I had a friend in elementary school who found a GBA cartridge of FF4 on the ground and gave it to me. That was my first introduction. Then I also managed to get both DS and Psp versions... I could buy 4 again now if not all 6.
I’m so excited for you to try FF4! This one’s my first and favorite if I had a dollar for every time I played that game as a kid I would probably be pretty far into being able to buy the bundle 😂 i can still recite that storyline by heart
i just got it physical from play asia , they arent region locked and include english , free shipping for orders over 100 so i picked up a romancing saga ive never heard of
Price is great, considering a bundle cost equates to $12.50 per, which is an insane deal given the value of any of these games and the quality of all the work put in (especially the music). I’ve played through every game in the series already, but decided on the buildup to 16, I’d celebrate by playing through each entry in order with this. I love the brevity of the NES games, and am now halfway through 4 (an absolute favorite). The convenience of these all being on the switch is terrific, especially because I can mindlessly do the sped up grind at work and then enjoy some of the finer details by the time I get home. Excellent video, too, and I can’t to hear more of your thoughts as they come!
Just started up ff6 last night and it’s been great so far . I didn’t think I’d like the game and combat as much as I did. I did turn on some boosts since I’m trying not to spend more than 35 hours on this. (Too many games to play) but I love this
Not more than 35 hours?! I remember when FF6 was all I had to play! My first play through I 100% the game and it clocked it at 70 hours. The boosts will remove a good 20 hours though.
@@sweettooth7625 Once they start flooding you with espers, the grind to max all your characters gets addicting. When you get to the World of Ruin, look up the dinosaur woods. You can go there for a solid exp grind and I believe the "economizer" relic dropped is from the Brontosaur which makes all your casts 1MP.
UA-cam is still processing the cut for this one. Sorry y’all, I was trying to fix this in the middle of a podcast that I couldn’t stop, so it falls to me. Not sure how the screeches happened cause they weren’t in the editing software when I checked, but they’re being removed.
For me, the golden era was FF6 through FFX. That's the best era for story telling, combined with that being the pinnacle of turn based combat. They really seemed to hit their stride there. The new games are nice, but the stories feel weaker and the combat is much more generic. It's very similar to Zelda. BotW and TotK look and play amazing, but I walk away not feeling like I played a Zelda game. I love the new FF remakes, but I walk away with this strong urge to play a "real" FF game.
that was my line of thinking too, instead of getting the bundle just get a few to start with or just start with one and add the other titles to your collection over time if you enjoy them. :)
FF4 is such an amazing game. It remains one of my favorite games ever and I personally think it's the best of the old 2D FF games. It's actually second best, behind 7 of course, out of all FF games in my opinion.
@@thomasharvey1151 yea it was the game that got me into FF so I may be a bit biased lol but the music alone tells the story it's so good. None of the others really hit like that for me.
@@Rezo2486 Absolutely. This is the one that holds the special place in the heart for me. The over world theme in 4 is my all time favorite piece of gaming music. Has been so since I first heard it in 91. Into the Darkness is my second favorite music of all time.
I got the play Asia version for 5% off along with a cheaper version of ghost trick. For me it worked out - plus I like having physical. If it were any other franchise I’d definitely not be spending this much lmao
Some might complain that Square-Enix rereleased the games multiple times but I'm thankful that I can play FF 1 - 12 (minus 11) all on the Switch and I don't have to bother to get the versions of older systems. It's also a big plus that Square Enix localized these games in so many languages. If you don't speak english or japanese your only options were the mobile versions or the PC. My friends don't speak english well and they missed out on most of these games and now they can experience them on a home console on TV.
Considering the last remaster for any major JRPG was Tales of Symphonia: Remastered. I say the price worth what you get, especially when they actually added some QoL features.
I played FF1 and FF6 pixel remasters on PC and I loved them. It was my first time with each. Having the modern quality of life improvements, like being able to save whenever, auto-saves, and the maps made it such a smooth experience. The updated graphics are well done, modernized but still retaining the classic look. The biggest thing might actually be the new orchestral music, it really goes a long way towards making these old games feel EPIC and important. I'm probably going to pick up FF5 on Switch so I can grind some levels on the go, seems like a good one for that with the whole Job system.
Ahhhh the good ol days....I was there for the first, and I've played em all since....I remember late nights "grinding" the original game on NES, long before "grinding" became a thing.
Some patches I’d like to see on console version are a third option for “BGM Type”, which is “Old Arrangement”, that is the soundtrack arrangement from PSOne versions of Final Fantasy I and II, the arrangement from the 2006 3D remake of Final Fantasy III, and the one from the 2007 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. For “Font Style”, I’d like a serif variant of “Modernized” and “Classic.” When you switch the language to Japanese and the font style to Classic, the “Now Loading” message appears in a pixel serif font, hence the new options “Modernized Serif” and “Classic Serif.”
75 seems too high for a collection of games that are decades old I'd still be iffy even at $60 The only way 75 really seems worth it is if they included some of the other games in the collection like 7-9 at least since you have to install the games separately anyway. I get that doesn't fit with the "pixel" theme but for $75 it seems like it could go for some extra value or just lower the price. I say that having just pre ordered MMBN collection
The Switch installs 6 separate games. I wish they were actually in a collection like TMnT or Castlevania collections. Even the physical deluxe boxed set is a combo box of separately sold items. They even have barcodes on each item. Meaning somewhere each item is available outside of this „set“.
Too rich for your blood? If you buy the bundle, you save $20 over buying them individually. That's basically like buying 4.5 of the games and getting 1.5 of them free. I don't think you'll get a better deal than that considering I have never seen the bundle go on sale on Steam, only the individual games will and added up they always equal the bundle price. I think you should rephrase saying $75 to drop at once is too much for you, cause the bundle is a deal.
FF7 made me a fan of the series and never got around to FF6 properly until recently with the pixel remaster. I can see why now 6 is herald as one of the greats. 6 and 7 are very similar to each other. It would be cool to get 6 remake treatment like 7 did.
Iv was the first ever rpg of any kind I played. My friend had it when it came out on snes I hadn’t played chrono trigger or even dnd yet literally changed my life I was entranced by the vibe the adventure the music the cast
Great video! Thanks for all the information. I totally don't get why you're so against the price, though. You seem to be fine with buying them individually and if you do that with all of them you'll pay around $20 more than if you just buy the bundle. It's a really solid discount to get them all together at once, basically netting you one of III-VI for free.
I had already played all these games in the past, 4/6 more times than I can count so the bundle was an easy day 1 purchase. Grabbed the platinum trophy from each of them and I want to say it was definitely over 100 hours of enjoyment. If you're a fan and you know you'll be playing them all then the bundle is definitely the way to go. If you have no interest in the NES 1-3 titles then that's different.
honestly a great collection of old final fantasy games, and I'm so glad they're being preserved in this manner. also wow, the video said "One month ago" when I saw it in my recommended feed, but "two months ago" in the description and top comments. I wonder if I clicked on it EXACTLY when the two month milestone was hit lmao
Although the bundle is definitely overpriced, I do like being able to buy them separately. I've been itching to play ff5 for years without a way to do so on a modern console, so being able to pick that one out is nice. It's the only mainline ff I haven't played alongside 11. Can pick up the others separately another time if i feel like replaying them, although i still love the psp versions. Might even pick up 6 because it's just so good.
I had the $300 NTSC collectors edition preordered but got cold feet then just ordered one from playasia lol. FF4 and FF6 are my favorites. But unfortunate the pixel remasters don’t have all the content like with FF4 and FF3 even has a 3d remake. There’s also FF1 &2 20th anniversary. The PR have the best QoL changes tho
I’m playing 4,5 and 6 for the first time since I’ve heard great things about them and I’ve only played 7,14,10,9,7 remake, and crisis core before and my favorite so far is 9 by far but we will see if 4,5 or 6 beat 9 for me
Started with 2 & 3 on SNES (4 & 6), Just ordered the Switch all-on-one cart. 'Encounter off' great for LLGs, waiting to grind until events or level buffs available, those horrible encounter rates in 1 & 2, etc.
I started final fantasy with 7 around 5 years ago but then I got bored right around the part where you get to the gold saucer. Then in 2021 during lockdown, I decided to play final fantasy from the first game all the way to the latest one. It's been a fun ride I'm up to the 8th game now. I gotta say, playing the older games before 7 made me appreciate it more and understand the mechanics better. I couldn't put it down unlike the first time I played it. Final fantasy as a series is very interesting because of all the different types of stories and gameplay you get. The first, third and fifth games about the warriors of light and the crystals. The second and sixth game about an evil emperor that you have to take down. The fourth game which combines both the crystal plots and evil empire plots into one game. Then there's 7 which I think is where the series changed course and we get vastly different types of games after it.
@@FelixS. I think I might go all the way to X and take a break after that. I want to try other games first before continuing with the rest of final fantasy.
9:05 That's how I feel! I did not grow up with FF and want to know why they're so beloved since I have zero nostalgia for the series, and I played FF7 last year for about 12 hours and HATED the ATB combat. Could not continue. And it soured me on the whole series since I know most of them have that combat. So I can only assume the stories must be fantastic. After hearing all these QoL improvements, I might try a Pixel Remaster
I hated the ATB in ff7 as well, then I decided to play the older games from 1, which doesn't have ATB, and now I've played all the games up until 7 and I can say they're all great, except for 6 which imo went bad on the second half of the game.
FFX is a good place to start if you hate ATB. It's the first "modern" game in the series with voice acting and decent visuals. It's the last turn based game in the franchise as well so it's the best version of that battle system available.
You do realized that you can switch the ATB into Turn-Based right? I swear people love to bitching on something without actually looking at the Options to tweak the battle system.
@@Enzed_ Timer? You mean your meter? That doesn't mean shit if you don't pick any action. Everyone will still waiting for you to pick your move like how Turn-Based is. lmao Good job for proving my point.
Despite the new font style, the games are difficult to play on the Switch in handheld mode because the font is too small. This is especially true when playing on the Switch Lite being almost unplayable. I hope they patch this 😢
The OST being fully orchestrated is worth the price to me, I mean it is amazing, MMBN does not have that (not that it would fit) but just stating that aspect alone costs. FF III from an outside of JP experience will be very different from the DS/PSP version. Also, FF III has more changes to a Western audience than any of the MMBN games. I do agree, if you're only interested in a few of these, don't buy the bundle but I get the pricing.
Matty, I hope you're doing stellar! Been really enjoying your videos, keep it up! Does anyone know if the original English release translations are used in the pixel remasters or did they change the translations/scripts? I haven't heard anyone comment on that aspect. Have a great one!
It's the best way to play all of them except for 4 and 6. PSP FF4 has EVERYTHING and the graphics are great. And FF6 GBA version has great extras and an after game.
I love turn based combat! While everyone is playin FF XVI, I'll be enjoyin Legend of Heroes Trails into Reverie, I'm a firm believer in playin a game how it was intended to be played.
Final Fantasy IV is my favorite of the original games, but I only ever played it in 3D so I wonder if it will remain that way in pixel version. I have played all of the Final Fantasy games so I know what it is up against. 😊
They just announced a second release of the physical editions for PS4 and Switch, so hopefully anyone that missed out the first time can finally get a copy.
Audio issues fixed! Sorry if the screeching scared the life out of you!
Thank You!
Haha that was odd but ty!
When will you do a review for Trails to Azure?
I thought the matrix got you, I was scared when I saw the video down
It is still there at 3:50. Scared the shet out of me
If you play them through sequentially, the jump in storytelling from entry to entry is phenomenal. Really gives you a sense of how breaking edge the company was back in the 80s and 90s.
I agree. Final Fantasy invented story telling through video games and I have found very few video games that can tell a story as good as a final fantasy game. Off the top of my head the only thing that comes close is undertale in its ability to tell a story
Along with Mario rpg or even parasite eve
@@oliverwithers9736 Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, Legend of Legaia, Lunar Silver Star, Terranigma are all great games with great stories. Dragon Quest IV on NES was the first one to go for a more narrative driven experience, with its chapter based story, and DQ5 has one of the darkest stories in the series.
I'm just barely old enough to remember the SNES era for FF in the US, my parents owned IV and VI as 2 and 3, as well as alot of the squaresoft stuff of that era, like chrono Trigger and secret of Mana. Yes it's absolutely true, experiencing that stuff at the time was mind blowing. For those who weren't there, imagine how we felt when 7 came out.
@@joewestwoodslist7742 In Europe, VII was the first entry, which was released. My older brother was only in mainstream like Mario World, Secret of Mana, Super Tennis, Mortal Kombat. As PSX came out, I experiences FFVII by a friend. First turn based JRPG I ever saw. A birthday later, I got a PSX and FFVIII and it was a gem at this time - best endgame ever. After that, I rented FFVII and all the other RPGs like Star Ocean, Wild Arms, Legend of Legaia / Dragoon. Best time ever. Since PS3, I dont like how the genre turned out beside 1-2 games like Tales of... and some indie games. Next month, FFXVI is coming but it seems, that its a completly different game...
I want to point out that the physical version, if they're anything like other collection bundles, will have each game as an individual game as well. You'll still see them on your home screen all the same as a separate game.
Jesus what happened at 3:35 almost gave me a heart attack
I soiled my armor I was so scared!
Fir real
That popped up as I read this comment. Sounded like a Cerberus from RE, high on helium, getting killed.
Same. That really damage my soul.
I was driving with the volume up when that happened and it scared the crap out of me. I almost swerved lol
Man, I'm so glad you posted this. I've been hoping for a nice review that kept the gba games in mind. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite content creators!
Happy to hear it 😊
I got the bundle today.
Was kind of expecting the price when of all things, an option to change the font made these a day 1 purchase.
I've never played 1,2 and 3 and never finished 4 and 5 (although being at the end and getting sidetracked).
Currently lvl 12 on FF1 and loving life!!
Enjoy!
I have a story about FF4. Back when it was FF2 on the SNES, it taught me how to read. I was in the third grade, and I just wasn’t picking up reading very well. This game totally did the trick though.
It also helped me to read in english (im from Brazil, so im a native portuguese speaker)
It was my first final fantasy game, but dragon warrior 1 taught me to read 😊
Pokemon games are the reason I can read lol
@BunnyRyan1808 ❤️ ff2/4 was the SHIT. We had to rent it so many times and I still never beat it as a child
That's awesome, these games are far more "educational" than most people think. I didn't have any reading problems but the games just made me far ahead of most people due to all the reading and critical, tactical thinking.
2nd upload HYYYYYPE!
Thanks for fixing it right away, my ears only bled a little bit 😅
Yea man. Lol it wasn't terrible but hopefully this is better.
I didn’t know this was a second upload and was mortified at that noise
They should remake FFVI in HD-2D
You’re speaking my language. Im in!
@@retrorebound8887 I am pretty confident they will go for this idea or are already working on it, but won´t show anything before the release of DQIII HD2D.
Im soooo excited for that Dragon Quest HD-2D (octopath style) remake that was announced a while ago. My body is ready!!!
Not just Final Fantasy VI, but the previous five entries as well. Voice acting should be thrown in as well, as HD-2D games are known to feature it. I’d prefer full 3D myself in Unreal Engine 5, which is known for its ease of development. Another choice is Modern Remaster, which would at least reuse the graphic assets of the last version before Pixel Remaster, in the style of PSP 2D games, utilizing the power of Unity Engine.
The purchase options for Final Fantasy HD-2D Remaster would be either individual purchase or trilogy bundles (NES Trilogy bundle and SNES Trilogy bundle).
I totally get the desire for this, but it's such a big game, they would definitely want to give it the VII treatment.
13-2 is one my fave final fantasies. That music is a force to be reckoned with.
I'll likely get these on sale at some point, but I've played them all, extensively, on their original platforms...and still have them.
I played the first FF when it released in the US in 1988 and have been engrossed by the series ever since. They're fun rpgs and the story telling was WAY ahead of its time.
Hi, great video. Are you all right!? Did a angry hamster attack you at 3:35 off screen of something?! Holy crap! XD
3:36. Sound blew my earbuds out.
It blew my back out 😢
FF II on SNES USA, was such a huge game for me growing up.
I am hyped. I fell off the trophy hunting bandwagon years ago, but the Pixel Remaster reinvigorated that excitement to work towards a platinum again. Definitely starting with FF1 and going right into VI
I’ve never played a Final Fantasy game, and I picked up the first one. I’m really happy I did, and working towards the platinum has been a lot of casual fun.
@@corbinfreeman6607 That is exactly why I am hooked on FF1 right now. It's casual fun and doesn't feel like I have to go out of my way to grind like I would in the 3D FF games. If you didn't know, the boosts in the in-game Config menu do not disable trophies and make the grind a whole lot easier.
Ff1 is surprisingly easy to platinum just the bestiary that takes a bit of time due to the RNG but is doable
I'm definitely getting FF6, I've never played it and I know a lot of people recommend it. I'm quite excited for the new features (no random encounters/exp boost) because I've grown quite tired of random encounters at this point. Glad I'll finally be able to experience this!
Yeah no. Story alone isn't what makes Final Fantasy games great. Playing GTA with cheats vs playing it normally for the first time was a night and day difference. Free 3d controls vs classic tank controls in Resident Evil. Huge difference. Final Fantasy 12 with 4 x speed. All 3 games were ruined. Why? Cause who plays games to just get the story? Believe it or not, most of these games stories kinda suck. If you don't truly go immerse yourself into the world, just skip by.... All you left with is a story that's pretty simple. Play Mario with constant immortality on. See how the experience is
@@I_Am_The_Social_Reject That's great, you can play your games the way you like, and I'll play mine the way I like, and it doesn't really matter.
@@I_Am_The_Social_Reject _Cause who plays games to just get the story?_
Me. The only reason videogames are better than books is because I am part of the story, maybe I can influence it somehow.
Maybe I do both if I can leave the game on its own, like colony management games on the minimum speed so I look at them from time to time while I read.
In terms of videogame mechanics, I started my videogame journey with Chrono Trigger and was perfect in terms of combat for me: no random encounters with enemies on the screen you could avoid, but still turn-based so I don't have to mash buttons like a maniac. Traveling through the map also didn't have encounters.
Having the chance to skip random encounters in FF6 achieve something similar to that effect: disable them after like eight battles per map area, and no random encounters in the map.
@@realtayo42 It does matter to a lot of people. I know crazy how people are different and not everyone is okay with casuals butchering beloved games. Ain't that just strange?!!!!! Of course you cool with people catering to you. Don't matter how it affects others does it?
@@Ilwenray85 That would perfectly fine if you played games made for casuals. Final Fantasy appealing to you while alienating the fans that made the series what it is, and continue making it popular, ain't the answer. And like I already said, story isn't what Final Fantasy is known for in a movie type of way. You being in the world isn't you being in that world. You just visiting in a protective bubble. There is no true connection. And Chrono Trigger was great. Would it be a good interactive story game? No.
This is a good purchase for me cause I never played these or 7,8, and 9. Only played x,x-2 and 12. So I’m excited to see how the series grew and got better.
Fake ff fan
@@BankaiFever Imagine gatekeeping FF of all things lmfao
"got better" lol
@@tveye363 I mean I’m enjoying 1 rn but 12 which I’ve played before is infinitely better so yes. I am going to see how this series got better over time
7 and 8 are very good. A lot of people like 9 too but I haven't beaten it yet. Didn't like the chibi looking characters.
I have such nostalgic love for Final Fantasy IV. 4 was always my favorite. I eventually got the Snes version later in life but I had a friend in elementary school who found a GBA cartridge of FF4 on the ground and gave it to me. That was my first introduction. Then I also managed to get both DS and Psp versions... I could buy 4 again now if not all 6.
I’m so excited for you to try FF4! This one’s my first and favorite if I had a dollar for every time I played that game as a kid I would probably be pretty far into being able to buy the bundle 😂 i can still recite that storyline by heart
i just got it physical from play asia , they arent region locked and include english , free shipping for orders over 100 so i picked up a romancing saga ive never heard of
Oh dang! 4 is a masterpiece. No spoilers, but ending section of that game is just bonkers lol
Price is great, considering a bundle cost equates to $12.50 per, which is an insane deal given the value of any of these games and the quality of all the work put in (especially the music). I’ve played through every game in the series already, but decided on the buildup to 16, I’d celebrate by playing through each entry in order with this. I love the brevity of the NES games, and am now halfway through 4 (an absolute favorite).
The convenience of these all being on the switch is terrific, especially because I can mindlessly do the sped up grind at work and then enjoy some of the finer details by the time I get home.
Excellent video, too, and I can’t to hear more of your thoughts as they come!
Ngl, that little audio blip at 3:36 scared the shit outta me while I was doing laundry with my ear buds in. 😂
Just started up ff6 last night and it’s been great so far . I didn’t think I’d like the game and combat as much as I did. I did turn on some boosts since I’m trying not to spend more than 35 hours on this. (Too many games to play) but I love this
Good call. I don’t think the XP boosts will be to the detriment of your experience.
@@retrorebound8887 I agree. Can’t wait to get off work to play some more. Thanks for the video . I watch your content and on last stand. 🔥
Not more than 35 hours?! I remember when FF6 was all I had to play! My first play through I 100% the game and it clocked it at 70 hours. The boosts will remove a good 20 hours though.
@@yourlifeisawesome lol I take it back I’m 21 hours in and taking my time . Great game
@@sweettooth7625 Once they start flooding you with espers, the grind to max all your characters gets addicting. When you get to the World of Ruin, look up the dinosaur woods. You can go there for a solid exp grind and I believe the "economizer" relic dropped is from the Brontosaur which makes all your casts 1MP.
I love that you spent some time talking about IV. It gets overlooked so often but it's my favorite
IV never gets overlooked. Are you kidding? It's one of the highest rated games in the series, it even got a sequel which not even FFVI got.
@@tveye363 compared to 6,7 and 9 and 10 it does
Jumpscare at 3:35
Bro I was prepared and I STILL JUMPED/
Wtf. I was about to skip to that point to see but before I could it went over it. I jumped
UA-cam is still processing the cut for this one. Sorry y’all, I was trying to fix this in the middle of a podcast that I couldn’t stop, so it falls to me. Not sure how the screeches happened cause they weren’t in the editing software when I checked, but they’re being removed.
Auto saves, fast forward features and mini maps 👌more than welcome. And turning off encounters.
Looking forward to this. I played 1, 2 and 5 so I’m looking forward to 3,4 and 6. Great vid
03:37 didn’t enjoy that with headphones on
For me, the golden era was FF6 through FFX. That's the best era for story telling, combined with that being the pinnacle of turn based combat. They really seemed to hit their stride there.
The new games are nice, but the stories feel weaker and the combat is much more generic.
It's very similar to Zelda. BotW and TotK look and play amazing, but I walk away not feeling like I played a Zelda game.
I love the new FF remakes, but I walk away with this strong urge to play a "real" FF game.
You can literally play FF6 on auto combat in this new iteration so I don't see much of a difference
This is gonna rock! I have my physical copy on the way.
that was my line of thinking too, instead of getting the bundle just get a few to start with or just start with one and add the other titles to your collection over time if you enjoy them. :)
FF4 is such an amazing game. It remains one of my favorite games ever and I personally think it's the best of the old 2D FF games. It's actually second best, behind 7 of course, out of all FF games in my opinion.
FF4 really is. That’s the game that solidified my interest in FF and RPGs back in 91. I’m playing that one right now. Lol
@@thomasharvey1151 yea it was the game that got me into FF so I may be a bit biased lol but the music alone tells the story it's so good. None of the others really hit like that for me.
@@Rezo2486 Absolutely. This is the one that holds the special place in the heart for me. The over world theme in 4 is my all time favorite piece of gaming music. Has been so since I first heard it in 91. Into the Darkness is my second favorite music of all time.
The 3:41 second jump scare noise got me to jump out my seat omg 😂😭 but great review I can’t wait to download it when I get home tonight
For FF fans that love turn-based games, this is your chance to show that the kind of titles can really sell well, along with Octopath Traveler 2.
I got the play Asia version for 5% off along with a cheaper version of ghost trick. For me it worked out - plus I like having physical. If it were any other franchise I’d definitely not be spending this much lmao
Some might complain that Square-Enix rereleased the games multiple times but I'm thankful that I can play FF 1 - 12 (minus 11) all on the Switch and I don't have to bother to get the versions of older systems. It's also a big plus that Square Enix localized these games in so many languages. If you don't speak english or japanese your only options were the mobile versions or the PC. My friends don't speak english well and they missed out on most of these games and now they can experience them on a home console on TV.
dude 3:35 scared the SHIT OUT OF ME I WAS JUST EATING WTFFFFFFFFFF
I cussed wtf
Your first upload of this before you took it down made me jump so bad i threw my drink into the wall, shattering the glass. Wtf happened to the sound
My ears have been hurting me lately and 3:36 completely wrecked them! That hurt so damn bad!
Thank god I love your content Matty so I’ll forgive you.
Considering the last remaster for any major JRPG was Tales of Symphonia: Remastered. I say the price worth what you get, especially when they actually added some QoL features.
3:50 that sound scared the crap out of me
My speakers were loud
I'd like to see a full fledged FFIV review when you finish it.
I played FF1 and FF6 pixel remasters on PC and I loved them. It was my first time with each. Having the modern quality of life improvements, like being able to save whenever, auto-saves, and the maps made it such a smooth experience. The updated graphics are well done, modernized but still retaining the classic look. The biggest thing might actually be the new orchestral music, it really goes a long way towards making these old games feel EPIC and important. I'm probably going to pick up FF5 on Switch so I can grind some levels on the go, seems like a good one for that with the whole Job system.
Glad you're enjoying FFIV. It's my personal favorite in the series.
as a FF fan I'm really happy to get a collection like this
Every time Matty says “In today’s video!” I hear Cog gets buffer 😳
The remastered music actually *really* impressed me. It’s got the vibe of the old Pokémon remasters where the soundtrack is reimagined.
The reworked version of "Magician's Tower" in FF2 is an absolute banger. Also a big fan of the orchestrated "Rebel Army".
Ahhhh the good ol days....I was there for the first, and I've played em all since....I remember late nights "grinding" the original game on NES, long before "grinding" became a thing.
damn jumpscare with that audio issue ! I almost pooped my pants!
Some patches I’d like to see on console version are a third option for “BGM Type”, which is “Old Arrangement”, that is the soundtrack arrangement from PSOne versions of Final Fantasy I and II, the arrangement from the 2006 3D remake of Final Fantasy III, and the one from the 2007 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. For “Font Style”, I’d like a serif variant of “Modernized” and “Classic.” When you switch the language to Japanese and the font style to Classic, the “Now Loading” message appears in a pixel serif font, hence the new options “Modernized Serif” and “Classic Serif.”
I guess I’m old but I like the turn based fighting way more than that action based fighting in the new final fantasy games.
I’ll wait for a big sale. $75 is definitely a bit much imo.
75 seems too high for a collection of games that are decades old
I'd still be iffy even at $60
The only way 75 really seems worth it is if they included some of the other games in the collection like 7-9 at least since you have to install the games separately anyway.
I get that doesn't fit with the "pixel" theme but for $75 it seems like it could go for some extra value or just lower the price.
I say that having just pre ordered MMBN collection
Well, square Enix is known to sell their games overpriced. Ff8 on steam is around $10 on a sale.
The Switch installs 6 separate games. I wish they were actually in a collection like TMnT or Castlevania collections. Even the physical deluxe boxed set is a combo box of separately sold items. They even have barcodes on each item. Meaning somewhere each item is available outside of this „set“.
Still keeping my fingers crossed for a Golden Sun Remastered at some point..
Too rich for your blood? If you buy the bundle, you save $20 over buying them individually. That's basically like buying 4.5 of the games and getting 1.5 of them free. I don't think you'll get a better deal than that considering I have never seen the bundle go on sale on Steam, only the individual games will and added up they always equal the bundle price.
I think you should rephrase saying $75 to drop at once is too much for you, cause the bundle is a deal.
It’s about as much of a deal to me as a Nintendo first party game going on a sale of $54.99.
FF7 made me a fan of the series and never got around to FF6 properly until recently with the pixel remaster. I can see why now 6 is herald as one of the greats. 6 and 7 are very similar to each other. It would be cool to get 6 remake treatment like 7 did.
Iv was the first ever rpg of any kind I played. My friend had it when it came out on snes I hadn’t played chrono trigger or even dnd yet literally changed my life I was entranced by the vibe the adventure the music the cast
The SNES games are great but the NES ‘create your own party’ ones will always be my favorite
From this list I have never finish 2,3,5 and 6. FF IV complete collection is perfection.
You had me at XIII-2. Subbed!!!
Great video! Thanks for all the information. I totally don't get why you're so against the price, though. You seem to be fine with buying them individually and if you do that with all of them you'll pay around $20 more than if you just buy the bundle. It's a really solid discount to get them all together at once, basically netting you one of III-VI for free.
Ill wait for the eventual black friday sale. 75 bucks is way too much for old ass remaster. Square has been greedy lately. Should have been 50 bucks
I had already played all these games in the past, 4/6 more times than I can count so the bundle was an easy day 1 purchase. Grabbed the platinum trophy from each of them and I want to say it was definitely over 100 hours of enjoyment.
If you're a fan and you know you'll be playing them all then the bundle is definitely the way to go. If you have no interest in the NES 1-3 titles then that's different.
honestly a great collection of old final fantasy games, and I'm so glad they're being preserved in this manner.
also wow, the video said "One month ago" when I saw it in my recommended feed, but "two months ago" in the description and top comments. I wonder if I clicked on it EXACTLY when the two month milestone was hit lmao
Although the bundle is definitely overpriced, I do like being able to buy them separately. I've been itching to play ff5 for years without a way to do so on a modern console, so being able to pick that one out is nice. It's the only mainline ff I haven't played alongside 11.
Can pick up the others separately another time if i feel like replaying them, although i still love the psp versions. Might even pick up 6 because it's just so good.
Nice jump scare at about 3:34 😂
Love the sweatshirt Matty! LGR!!
I had the $300 NTSC collectors edition preordered but got cold feet then just ordered one from playasia lol. FF4 and FF6 are my favorites. But unfortunate the pixel remasters don’t have all the content like with FF4 and FF3 even has a 3d remake. There’s also FF1 &2 20th anniversary. The PR have the best QoL changes tho
Got jumpscared at 4 am with that screech noise at 3:36 lmao
Sounds like how I played dq11 - get the speed up and auto battle until boss fights and then actually work the strat to kill the boss.
In FF6, Wait to use the exp multiplier til you have magicite
Some of the espers increase stats so you can buff your characters more
THIS! Yes! :)
IV is my favorite. Got the tattoo to prove it lol
i played FF5 Pixel Remaster on Steam a year ago , it was my favorite game of all time all over again but better. i love it
I’ve never played any of these. Wild to think you can play 1-8 with two switch game cartridges. Going to have to get them both
I typically stay away from overpriced collectors editions for games, but I decided to scoop this one for Switch. Very pumped to play these games!
FF 4 is one of the best entrys in the series.
I’m playing 4,5 and 6 for the first time since I’ve heard great things about them and I’ve only played 7,14,10,9,7 remake, and crisis core before and my favorite so far is 9 by far but we will see if 4,5 or 6 beat 9 for me
Man FF9 was so freaking amazing
I'm happy they finally released them on console.. but I already bought FFVI on mobile thinking it would have controller support and.. nope.
AHHHH!!!! 3:35 🙀 RIP 🎧
Started with 2 & 3 on SNES (4 & 6), Just ordered the Switch all-on-one cart.
'Encounter off' great for LLGs, waiting to grind until events or level buffs available, those horrible encounter rates in 1 & 2, etc.
dope channel bro ! 🔥
I started final fantasy with 7 around 5 years ago but then I got bored right around the part where you get to the gold saucer.
Then in 2021 during lockdown, I decided to play final fantasy from the first game all the way to the latest one. It's been a fun ride I'm up to the 8th game now.
I gotta say, playing the older games before 7 made me appreciate it more and understand the mechanics better. I couldn't put it down unlike the first time I played it.
Final fantasy as a series is very interesting because of all the different types of stories and gameplay you get.
The first, third and fifth games about the warriors of light and the crystals.
The second and sixth game about an evil emperor that you have to take down.
The fourth game which combines both the crystal plots and evil empire plots into one game.
Then there's 7 which I think is where the series changed course and we get vastly different types of games after it.
You can look forward to finally reach IX, the absolute pinnacle of the franchise.
@@FelixS. I think I might go all the way to X and take a break after that. I want to try other games first before continuing with the rest of final fantasy.
9:05 That's how I feel! I did not grow up with FF and want to know why they're so beloved since I have zero nostalgia for the series, and I played FF7 last year for about 12 hours and HATED the ATB combat. Could not continue. And it soured me on the whole series since I know most of them have that combat. So I can only assume the stories must be fantastic. After hearing all these QoL improvements, I might try a Pixel Remaster
I hated the ATB in ff7 as well, then I decided to play the older games from 1, which doesn't have ATB, and now I've played all the games up until 7 and I can say they're all great, except for 6 which imo went bad on the second half of the game.
FFX is a good place to start if you hate ATB. It's the first "modern" game in the series with voice acting and decent visuals. It's the last turn based game in the franchise as well so it's the best version of that battle system available.
You do realized that you can switch the ATB into Turn-Based right? I swear people love to bitching on something without actually looking at the Options to tweak the battle system.
@@zeroskaterz92 setting it to wait doesn't change it to proper turn based. There's still a timer involved.
@@Enzed_ Timer? You mean your meter? That doesn't mean shit if you don't pick any action. Everyone will still waiting for you to pick your move like how Turn-Based is. lmao
Good job for proving my point.
Despite the new font style, the games are difficult to play on the Switch in handheld mode because the font is too small. This is especially true when playing on the Switch Lite being almost unplayable. I hope they patch this 😢
The OST being fully orchestrated is worth the price to me, I mean it is amazing, MMBN does not have that (not that it would fit) but just stating that aspect alone costs. FF III from an outside of JP experience will be very different from the DS/PSP version. Also, FF III has more changes to a Western audience than any of the MMBN games.
I do agree, if you're only interested in a few of these, don't buy the bundle but I get the pricing.
3:35 The video audio is very soft at this point, remember to crank up your Volume. You're welcome. :)
Matty, I hope you're doing stellar! Been really enjoying your videos, keep it up! Does anyone know if the original English release translations are used in the pixel remasters or did they change the translations/scripts? I haven't heard anyone comment on that aspect. Have a great one!
75 bucks for the digital version is bad enough. I paid 120 bucks for the physical edition via playasia (delivery and VAT included).
It's the best way to play all of them except for 4 and 6. PSP FF4 has EVERYTHING and the graphics are great. And FF6 GBA version has great extras and an after game.
jumpscare @3:35
I love turn based combat! While everyone is playin FF XVI, I'll be enjoyin Legend of Heroes Trails into Reverie, I'm a firm believer in playin a game how it was intended to be played.
Been trying to resist getting this.
But I think I’m gonna bite.
It’s just EXPENSIVE.
Final Fantasy IV is my favorite of the original games, but I only ever played it in 3D so I wonder if it will remain that way in pixel version. I have played all of the Final Fantasy games so I know what it is up against. 😊
They just announced a second release of the physical editions for PS4 and Switch, so hopefully anyone that missed out the first time can finally get a copy.
is it gonna be released globally like rebirth im in iraq and my head is spinning from searching everywhere! can you please tell me??
Still a screech at 3:37 lol it is 2am for me rn and It scared the blue out of my jeans. That’s for the video though
Home screen clutter shouldn't be an issue since you could just make a folder called "FF" and put all the games there... Oh wait 😅
The price is the only thing stopping me from buying the collection. Hopefully it goes on sale at some point. Surprised it hasn’t yet, tbh.
Oh thank goodness this is just what I was looking for.