Hey people, new here.

I've just written an article on my site about why I think a Final Fantasy VI remake should be prioritised over a Final Fantasy VII remake. Give us some feedback, positive or constructive are both welcome. :)

Johnny Mercyside: Why I Want a Final Fantasy VI Remake (http://johnnymercyside.blogspot.com/2010/10/why-i-want-final-fantasy-vi-remake.html)

I didn't read your article but I'm completely with you....

I want a VI remake for an HD console. I thought many things were lost in the SNES. The Quality of many scenes could be potentially improved with better graphics & sound.

Also I thought that the graphics of this game on the SNES were a kinda cheap & not properly good, there are older games that had better graphics IMO.

It's one of the reasons in my article :)

At least FF7 was in 3D, FF6 remains in 2D.

FFVII wasn't in 3D though - it used pre-rendered CG backgrounds that were still 2D (the NPC/PC models were 3D goruad-shaded polygons though). Only the battle scenes technically were in '3D', and even then it was rather limited.

And no, I'm somewhat of a philistine, in that I don't want to see a 3D remake of FFVI. It's perfect as it is in it's 2D glory.

I'd rather see a 3D re-imagining of FF 6. Who wouldn't beg to see the final battle with kefka in ps3-level graphics??

FFVII wasn't in 3D though - it used pre-rendered CG backgrounds that were still 2D (the NPC/PC models were 3D goruad-shaded polygons though). Only the battle scenes technically were in '3D', and even then it was rather limited.

And no, I'm somewhat of a philistine, in that I don't want to see a 3D remake of FFVI. It's perfect as it is in it's 2D glory.

I don't need to specifically go into what parts of FF7 were 3D, but you have and you're right. It's still 3D in my eyes, just an early 3D game.

As for you not wanting a remake, I can understand why, I just think differently. :)


I'd rather see a 3D re-imagining of FF 6. Who wouldn't beg to see the final battle with kefka in ps3-level graphics??

Yup, I think it'd be awesome.

I'd like to see either an HD port/remake ah-la PSN/XBL or I think I'd be cool to see some kind of action game.

My questions is this... Voice Acting or No Voice Acting?

I would prefer No Voice Acting.

Voice acting is better than No Voice Acting as long as it's done properly.

Voice acting is better than No Voice Acting as long as it's done properly.

This, based on Dissidia, I'd say voice acting, the person who did Kefka in Dissidia was fantastic.

This, based on Dissidia, I'd say voice acting, the person who did Kefka in Dissidia was fantastic.
I think it'd be cool if Kefka was done by Mark Hammel (he's been doing the Joker).

He's still got a great voice.

Mark Hamill is just awesome.

But on the voice acting I'm concerned about the Female Characters...

And he's played so many characters, it's incredible. Hamill as Kefka would be EPIC WIN!

As long as Cam fucking Clarke isn't a VA, I may be interested... but like Enkidoh, I prefer the original version on the SNES. I'm a traditionalist.

I prefer the most definitive version of any game, myself. For me, the GBA ports of each of the originals outdo the source material. FFIV is full of minor glitches but overall it just feels like the true finished product. FFTactics on PSP is another good example. Not that the originals aren't awesome (hell, there's all kinds of things in FFIV on SNES that I think were done a lot better than the GBA port) but as a full, cohesive package the games tend to stand better on their own with a little more of a touch-up. The enhanced visuals of I, II, III and IV for handhelds (you can't tell me V and VI got any real visual update, because they didn't) make them fit better with the current generation of games. And although I'm not somebody who cares much about graphics, FFIV sure is prettier to look at on the GBA.

V could die for all I care about that game...

But VI needs a real update...

Honestly I'd be most excited for the music. The score to FFVI is pretty much my favorite FF score... can you imagine it redone with modern sound libraries? Or maybe even with a real orchestra? It'd be awesome!!

if theres a remake of star wars episode 5-6, hamill can TOTALLY play palpatine now, with no makeup.

I'd rather just see them create a new trilogy set after Return of the Jedi. Since Palpatine doesn't actually die but sort of is reborn, Hamill could continue his career as the reborn Emperor.

I vote we make the dude from the new Star Trek movie the new Luke Skywalker.

I'd love to see a remake of VI as well. Personally I think they've done way too much with VII to make a complete remake too ._. Not saying I wouldn't get it if they actually did make one though x)

They've just done too much with VII period.

They've just done too much with VII period.

QFT WTB the end to the Chrono Trigger Series imo. Getting sick of waiting to see what happened to my boy Crono.

YouTube - FFVII Remake; Opening credits, Start Menu + Intro (Remade) [FANMADE] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeFXbKahOc0&feature=player_embedded)

I'm not in favor of an FFVII remake but I feel a lot of people are.
Frankly, it's one of the things I suspect that might turn things around for Square financially if they did it.

shrugs.

I would like to see a sequel to the chrono series as well as another new Ogre Battle game.But I suspect we'll never see those.

YouTube - FFVII Remake; Opening credits, Start Menu + Intro (Remade) [FANMADE] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeFXbKahOc0&feature=player_embedded)

I'm not in favor of an FFVII remake but I feel a lot of people are.
Frankly, it's one of the things I suspect that might turn things around for Square financially if they did it.

shrugs.

I would like to see a sequel to the chrono series as well as another new Ogre Battle game.But I suspect we'll never see those.

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Dear God no... Leave it as it is. Be warned... you may receive flaming abusive responses... myself, I don't want a FFVII remake, but that's just me.

Also... wrong section for this ANGRYWOLF. Should be in FFVII section not Final Fantasy Classics.

Yeah, let's stick with VI here. We don't need to start anything about about a VII remake here - this is just about VI.

first.
I didn't.
I was just responding to their comments.

As for FFVI, I liked the game.I have it.
Kefka is probably one of the greatest villians in FF.
It does seem more like an ensemble cast of characters as opposed to the leader driven games we have had recently.


Would they remake it though ?
Maybe for the PSP or it's successor.

They would probably add additional characters and scenes like they have done with some of the other games they have remade.

Yet somehow I don't see it happening.
Maybe because it's a numbered FF as opposed to a spinoff or an ancillary game.
if they remade FFVI then people would wonder why they can't /won't remake the other numbered FF games and that might open a can of worms for them.

shrugs.

So upon reflection I tend to doubt it will happen.

I don't care who originally brought it up, nor am I singling out any one person. I'm asking for everyone to drop it.

You know what would be REALLY cool?

A 'Before Story' for FF6.
Something that goes over the 'War of the Magi'.

Re-Vamping VI is the most desired & the most Undesired thing that can happen among the fanbase, that's why they don't do it IMO.

A broken base where purists are the majority.


You know what would be REALLY cool?

A 'Before Story' for FF6.
Something that goes over the 'War of the Magi'.

Now that's something really interesting... But I don't think that S-E is capable to give a proper treatment to that awesome idea.

FFVI + reworked FFIII and FFIV DS style = SCOOOOORRRRRRRRE!

Now that's something really interesting... But I don't think that S-E is capable to give a proper treatment to that awesome idea.
That's why they should give it over to Atlus.

:3

That's why they should give it over to Atlus.

:3

Would they kindly?

. . . Couldn't resist.

FFVI + reworked FFIII and FFIV DS style = SCOOOOORRRRRRRRE!

No.

FFVI + reworked FFIII and FFIV DS style = SCOOOOORRRRRRRRE!

No for me too...

VI needs something much better & much serious than that.

NGP and/or 3DS remake. That's what it needs.

Neg and Topopoz, what types of things would you guys want to see in a remake, if they did one? I, personally, would either take what I stated above or a Crisis Core-styled graphical remake for Ps3 or PSP (emphasis on the latter as I don't have Ps3 yet [still]). :D

I would like something much in the vein of XII or VIII, Crisis Core or XIII were just too pretentious for me, XII & VIII have just the right amount of technological feature in their own releases back in the day, so I would like the equivalent of that in a PSP or PS3.

What do you think?

I think we should have the battle system FFX style, as it can easily work with the older game styles, as it just removes the ATB gauge. I don't think they should do anything too fancy with it battle-wise, otherwise a lot of the purists would be disappointed.

FFX battle system? No thanks... The battle system of VI worked very well.

Yes but would it work with big updated graphics? Also would Square-Enix want to remake with a battle system they care jack about? I'd welcome an ATB system I just doubt they'd keep it, and thus think FF10's is a better alternative.

No, the Battle System of VI is just perfect, they need to modify or update the Deseperate Attacks, because the conditional triggers in the original were almost inexistent.
That's the only thing I would touch of it's battle system.

I'd like them to keep it, I just doubt they would.

Another thing (which I touch upon in my article) is the lack of balance in the characters and how powerful they are. Magic sucks in comparison to say Edgar and Sabin. That needs a rework.

And I doubt they would Re-Vamp/Remake the game, but let just throw our good wishes to the fountain xD.

The Character Balancing I don't really mind it, there's not one FF game that it's balanced.

Plus magic IS MORE POWERFUL than Edgar & Sabin, I just have a Gamebreaker formula & the game was a pretty cakewalk to me.

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Yes but would it work with big updated graphics?

Look at Dragon Quest, millenias with the same battle engine & it's still holding the crown of one the most successful JRPG's franchises, at least in Japan.

I've said it 100 times, but since you asked directly, I don't want a remake of any kind.

I've said it 100 times, but since you asked directly, I don't want a remake of any kind.

Agreed.

Haters.


Also, I'd like two battle systems.

One for the purists and one that's a little more modern feel (FF8 or FF12).

Mark Hamil as Kefka would be cool as well.

Haters.

No... Traditionalists. There's a difference.


Also, I'd like two battle systems.

One for the purists and one that's a little more modern feel (FF8 or FF12).

VI's battle system was perfect as is, leave it alone.


Mark Hamil as Kefka would be cool as well.

... if there WAS a remake with VA... I'll concede this point.

At this point, replaying a redone version of ff6 would be better than anything SE is planning to bring out. So go remake woot woot? It wont ruin the game for traditionalists anyway.

No... Traditionalists. There's a difference. VI's battle system was perfect as is, leave it alone.... if there WAS a remake with VA... I'll concede this point.
Eh, sometimes tradition is overrated...and if done right a remake would be a boost for the older fan-base.

While I enjoy FF6's battle system, in a 3D environment it would be nice to get a kind of more dynamic/cinematic battle system...not just a character standing in one place and moving forward to cast magic missile.

Mark Hamil is good in any time of crazy role.
:D

Meh... to each their own. I can only speak for myself, and most remakes don't do the original justice. If it's remade will I get it? Probably not, but that's my choice.

Eh, sometimes tradition is overrated...and if done right a remake would be a boost for the older fan-base.

While I enjoy FF6's battle system, in a 3D environment it would be nice to get a kind of more dynamic/cinematic battle system...not just a character standing in one place and moving forward to cast magic missile.

Mark Hamil is good in any time of crazy role.
:D

Agreed... But keeping the old system is a safe bet.

But I would really love a more dynamic battle system or at least more fast paced, like in FFVII or VIII speed.

Meh... to each their own. I can only speak for myself, and most remakes don't do the original justice. If it's remade will I get it? Probably not, but that's my choice.
True...however some are done great like Klonoa.

I've said it 100 times, but since you asked directly, I don't want a remake of any kind.

Who asked directly? :s

Neg and Topopoz, what types of things would you guys want to see in a remake, if they did one? I, personally, would either take what I stated above or a Crisis Core-styled graphical remake for Ps3 or PSP (emphasis on the latter as I don't have Ps3 yet [still]). :D

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WTB FFV remake, the job system plz....plus X-Deaths rampage in cgi=epic.

i would have loved to see a ff7 remake, and parts of me still would, butthe game has had alot done with it so far. if they give it a break for a couple years, and return to it, would be ncie.

i would have loved to see a ff7 remake, and parts of me still would, butthe game has had alot done with it so far. if they give it a break for a couple years, and return to it, would be ncie.

Leave that game to fucking fanboys... That game doesn't need a remake.
Speaking of the fanboys they pleased themselves by modding the game & making it like more similar to the piece of horse shit that AC was.

Fuck the idea of VII getting remade, we had quite enough of it.

I prefer the idea of people doing some reverse engineering modding by it's mechanics rather than S-E still wasting money on that milked franchise for the sake of pleasing mindless freaks.

No offense man, I like the game, but I'm against at any form of remake that game could get.

The idea of Updating VI is a much better one IMO.

The idea of Updating "V" is a much better one IMO.

*fixed*

You really think that V deserves an updated remake?

Go play FFTactics, you have the so beloved Job System of V adapted for Tactical RPG's & a storyline that's much better than the whole Franchise IMO.

I might just do that actually. and really, i dont think good character development came in till 7, I think they could easily add more to V. and yes, i would love to see V remade.

I would love to see a remake of Final Fantasy VI ONLY if they didn't change a thing. I would want it to be exactly that, a remake. Nothing added (Espers or dungeons would be nice I suppose) but I would hate it if they changed anything in the story, the characters...

It would just be horrid T.T


Fuck the idea of VII getting remade, we had quite enough of it.
Agreed xD


I might just do that actually. and really, i dont think good character development came in till 7, I think they could easily add more to V. and yes, i would love to see V remade.

What?

Good character development existed FAR before FF7 came into the picture. Sheesh. >.>

So in theory MagiteElite, you'd be satisfied with a port then? It wouldn't be a remake otherwise. They might as well port the game to the PS3 and 360.

ehh guess thats just me, but i really didnt think hardcore depth in characters came until 7. 4-6, just nicked the surface. in 6 you got a little bit more i guess, but im one of the few i guess that just didnt feel it =/. there seemed to be so little for each character. it was like a scene for most the people. so yea, i dont think hardcore character development, came till 7. before that they scratched the surface of what they could have done.

FFIV had plenty of Char Dev, specially on Cecil, Rydia & Kain.

FFVI had some Char Dev too, but the characters themselves didn't had that much depth in their backgrounds, except for Cyan, Terra & to a lesser excent Locke.

I know what you mean about Hardcore Char Dev Inglorion, the Char Dev on 7 it's the same as VI, the difference lies in the background of the characters themselves.

So in theory MagiteElite, you'd be satisfied with a port then? It wouldn't be a remake otherwise. They might as well port the game to the PS3 and 360.

Oh no no no, sorry xD That's not what I mean. I mean they could make better graphics and whatnot, but I wouldn't want them to change the story or characters.

Oh no no no, sorry xD That's not what I mean. I mean they could make better graphics and whatnot, but I wouldn't want them to change the story or characters.
Well, then that's a port, essentially, not a remake.

Well, then that's a port, essentially, not a remake.

So for a remake, the characters would have to change? A remake could be for graphical purposes or that and new levels/Espers/monsters/boss etc.
It wouldn't be FF6 if they changed the story or characters xD

Based on that standard, the Game Boy Advance (or is it DS?) version in essence is a remake. They changed a huge amount of the script and altered many of the characterizations.

Based on that standard, the Game Boy Advance (or is it DS?) version in essence is a remake. They changed a huge amount of the script and altered many of the characterizations.
They didn't change, they did the correct translations. That's nowhere near the same thing, really. Correcting mistakes (like when you meet Sabin on the mountain) does not mean its a remake, nor does a simple port.

So your definition of a remake would be to change what made the game...good? >.<
Remaking it from the core to change every bit of it is just well, silly. If they are going to do that, might as well make a new FF game because it wouldn't be FF6 at that point. :p

No, I'm not sure exactly what my definition would be. It would probably include a combination of elements.

As to whether or not the altered Advance script corrected mistakes, I can't really say any further on that point. I haven't played it, I just know that a lot was changed.

Best example of a remake IMO is Resident Evil 1. In that they changed the story, enhanced the graphics, added stuff to it. Capcom said 70% of the game was tweaked or changed, that's a huge percentage.

Best example of a remake IMO is Resident Evil 1. In that they changed the story, enhanced the graphics, added stuff to it. Capcom said 70% of the game was tweaked or changed, that's a huge percentage.

Then it's not a faithful remake then. Anything which can alter the story, no matter how slight it may be, is a alternate version of the original.

Not really, I disagree. They both get from A to B, but on different roads. There's a difference between a remake and a reimagination. Resident Evil 1 was a remake, Silent Hill 1 is a reimagination. Everything was different in the Silent Hill reimagination. In Resi 1 the same outline is there, just tweaks and additions. That's a remake.

Not really, I disagree. They both get from A to B, but on different roads. There's a difference between a remake and a reimagination. Resident Evil 1 was a remake, Silent Hill 1 is a reimagination. Everything was different in the Silent Hill reimagination. In Resi 1 the same outline is there, just tweaks and additions. That's a remake.

Meh, pure semantics.

IMO, the earlier FF's should be left as they are. SE should be focusing on newer titles, instead of working on older titles to try and bring them 'up to date' for so called newer fans.

FFVI: Terra needs Glasses!



IMO, the earlier FF's should be left as they are. SE should be focusing on newer titles, instead of working on older titles to try and bring them 'up to date' for so called newer fans.

I don't seriously want a remake of this game especially in the hands of Square Enix and if newer fans want to play FFVI, go use roms like everyone else.

I don't seriously want a remake of this game especially in the hands of Square Enix and if newer fans want to play FFVI, go use roms like everyone else.

QFT. Gonna give you rep for that.

Final Fantasy VI is my favorite in the series, and the thing I would look forward most in a theoretical remake is if they rearranged the entire soundtrack and performed it with a live orchestra. The soundtrack has been my all time favorite video game music up till now. Lately I've been listening to the Distant Worlds music, and can't help imagining how great it would be to have the visuals match the live performance of the opera song. Such amazing music.

Going through the original Final Fantasy games on the GBA has been a real experience. While every Final Fantasy I have played so far has held true to its reoccurring themes, symbols and often characters, this chapter did more than that; It took its first huge step away from the traditional style of storyline and game play.

Hmm.. i concur. a remake with Square-Enix as they are would devastate the original foundation. A graphical overhaul is more or less just a facelift, and a rearranged or "remastered" soundtrack can be easily done without messing with the game itself.

In my opinion, the battle system seems fine as is, and to be honest, if it were made into a more flashy real time battle style, it would take away from the charm that made it famous.

People who play a jrpg do so for many many reasons, ranging from plot, character depth, and music, to graphics and controls.

However the former is the foundation of a JRPG, the literal "story soul" as i call it, and the latter is the actual visual aspect, and the process of attempting to bring you, the player, into their world.

I would much rather them not alter anything. Especially since most of these can be done outside the actual ideal of altering the source material.

Personally I think a PSP update of III, V & VI would be perfect. I love what SE did with I, II & IV on the PSP. I just want a matched set of all six original games. I also think all VII needs is a bit of a cleanup graphically and a PSP port.

I wanted a remake for so many years. Until I saw Kefka in Dissidia...

Keep FFVI the classic that it is!

I wanted a remake for so many years. Until I saw Kefka in Dissidia...

Keep FFVI the classic that it is!

I love Kefka in Dissidia! :)

I dunno,i mean:i always imagined kefka with a snobby elitist voice laughing at you evilly looking down upon you as if you were a piece of dog shit.

In fact:i felt he was always looking down upon people that way.

I wasn't for the joker thing as hmm its too batman ish,but he was hilarious in dissidia.

I see a poser haha.

Also:i would support a remake with added stuff to the characters? personality the same though.

i want a ff6 and 7 remake in completely up to date playstation 3 graphics, but hey im greedy

Didnt read the article, but with all the remakes/ports that SE has been making, FFVI deserves it, heck make one before they attempt to make a FFV one.

Didn't read the article but I agree with you