70
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster is a stunning update that sings with the bells and whistles of a more modern pixel rendering style. Hindered only by bad font and a small technical issue this is an experience Final Fantasy fans need to have. The story of Cecil is easy to get sucked into, it is backed by some insanely sublime music and the gameplay is a joy, even if it is dated. Only a fool would pass this up!
80
While the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters aren’t perfect, they’re certainly the best and most convenient ways to play these classic games. The soundtracks are lovingly orchestrated and the pixel art is gorgeous, though the latter does lose some detail in the translation. Each game feels great to play, but I do wish extra content from previous releases or remakes had been included.
90
Final Fantasy IV was a great game when it came out in 1991, and, 30 years later, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is just as great. The only thing, in my opinion, that could have made this game better would have been the inclusion of the Lunar Subterrain from Final Fantasy IV Advance. But, hey, “almost perfect” is still pretty good, too. Whether you’re a Final Fantasy veteran or are looking to get your feet wet, I can’t recommend Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster enough.
10
Final Fantasy IV has one of the best stories I've ever seen. The problem with this game is its outdated graphics, if you're not a fan of pixel art.
6
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster is a beautiful remake. The graphics are gorgeous, the music is terrific, and it feels great to play for a thirty-year-old game. To say it came out on the SNES, it feels deep and fun to play, well, mostly... It suffers from the same issues as the earlier games, and it's too easy to get lost and forget where you're trying to get to, especially when the game opens up into the three areas. But the ridiculous difficulty spike at the end took points away for me. The story is nonsense, but it doesn't hurt the game too much, and I enjoyed it overall. I'm looking forward to giving the next one a go.
8
The first title in the series to come out on SNES. The story is much more character driven and deeper, kind of like in FF2. The enemy encounters are not so tiresome just like in FF3 but the enemies and especially the boss fights can be challenging. The music is great.I do like that the character job/class is now fully tied to the character and to fit the story. The story/gameplay is also more linear but that's not a bad **** seems that this game has a direct sequel/dlc called "After years". Don't worry the game doesn't end in a cliffhanger even though it has a sequel. Overall, it's a solid 8. There are some questionable moments but mostly it's consistently good.
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
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Sep 8, 2021
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Generally Favorable
83
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Generally Favorable
8.0
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Sep 13, 2021
92
Even 30 years after release, Final Fantasy IV still shines as brightly as it did in 1991. Its genre-defining story and combat system coupled with the Pixel Remaster’s reorchestrated soundtrack and quality of life updates make this an iconic game you’d be a fool to miss. Much like Cecil struggles with his unwitting role as a killer for his king, I struggle to let go of Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster after spending a few dozen hours wrapping up its main quest. If you have even a modicum of affection for JRPGs, you will too.
Oct 1, 2021
90
Final Fantasy IV was a great game when it came out in 1991, and, 30 years later, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is just as great. The only thing, in my opinion, that could have made this game better would have been the inclusion of the Lunar Subterrain from Final Fantasy IV Advance. But, hey, “almost perfect” is still pretty good, too. Whether you’re a Final Fantasy veteran or are looking to get your feet wet, I can’t recommend Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster enough.
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72% Positive
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Jan 26, 2026
10
Final Fantasy IV has one of the best stories I've ever seen. The problem with this game is its outdated graphics, if you're not a fan of pixel art.
Jan 14, 2023
10
worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fourth game in the series.
Sep 8, 2021
90
Final Fantasy IV is one of the best 16-bit RPGs with a strong story that holds up after all these years. Even though the turn-based combat and exploration with random encounters may seem simple compared to modern games, it’s still an enjoyable fourteen hour playthrough. This may not have been the remake everyone was hoping for, but Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster is a great version of a great game.
Nov 17, 2021
80
While the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters aren’t perfect, they’re certainly the best and most convenient ways to play these classic games. The soundtracks are lovingly orchestrated and the pixel art is gorgeous, though the latter does lose some detail in the translation. Each game feels great to play, but I do wish extra content from previous releases or remakes had been included.
Sep 19, 2021
80
It’s not being weak to pounce on Final Fantasy IV once again. Introducing a dramatic dimension that was lacking in the first episodes of the saga, this adventure crosses the generations without taking a wrinkle. For this Pixel Remaster iteration, Square-Enix remains true to its line of conduct, finding an interesting balance between past and present. Charming and exciting, the game would however have deserved more significant bonuses, such as a small making-of for example. Some may be closed to this less flashy approach than the PSP episode, but Final Fantasy IV, for all that it stands for, remains a staple in Japanese RPGs.
Sep 13, 2021
78
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster is an updated version of a 30-year-old game that stays true to its roots. A great entry point for those interested in the history of the series.
Dec 15, 2021
70
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster is a stunning update that sings with the bells and whistles of a more modern pixel rendering style. Hindered only by bad font and a small technical issue this is an experience Final Fantasy fans need to have. The story of Cecil is easy to get sucked into, it is backed by some insanely sublime music and the gameplay is a joy, even if it is dated. Only a fool would pass this up!
Mar 2, 2022
10
With Final Fantasy IV the Final Fantasy franchise took a giant leap forward -- this is where everything started to really come together. Even by today's standards, Final Fantasy IV features a fantastic story and terrific characters, and would be the blueprint that all future games would follow moving forward.
Sep 12, 2021
10
This is were the series tends to be more user friendly for the modern gamer, or inclined. This pixel remaster is quite faithful with a few improvements for quality of life. I would strongly recommend starting the series here. There is also a 3d remake which is voice acted in some areas if that is more your speed. Definitely give this one a try.
Sep 19, 2021
7
A little bit too easy and I've heard it's even easier the original but I still had so much fun completing the game, getting secrets and defeating secret bosses. But the best part is the story, really fine stuff! I recommend if you haven't played Final Fantasy IV.
Sep 23, 2024
6
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster is a beautiful remake. The graphics are gorgeous, the music is terrific, and it feels great to play for a thirty-year-old game. To say it came out on the SNES, it feels deep and fun to play, well, mostly... It suffers from the same issues as the earlier games, and it's too easy to get lost and forget where you're trying to get to, especially when the game opens up into the three areas. But the ridiculous difficulty spike at the end took points away for me. The story is nonsense, but it doesn't hurt the game too much, and I enjoyed it overall. I'm looking forward to giving the next one a go.
Sep 27, 2021
5
I have HUGELY mixed feelings on this release. This one has widescreen, nice art, and *most* of the new tracks are good (though you can barely hear the bassline for the main battle theme, and you can barely hear the snare in the Red Wings theme), but they SIGNIFICANTLY dumbed this version down. Half xp level requirements, half the encounter rate, and a treasure map, though I guess a lot of people would play this with a guide anyway, these three changes seem like SE wanted to hand the game to people. After decades of people complaining the SNES version is too easy and people preferring harder versions, SE does this release and makes it the easiest one ever. What the hell were they thinking? They should of at least had a difficulty option, maybe mods will fix it, but frankly not having to earn your stats does not give me the same sense of attachment to the game I have for other versions.
SummaryFINAL FANTASY IV delivers one of the richest and most powerful stories in the series. It's filled with characters and scenarios that fans continue to love to this day. It focuses on the dark knight Cecil, who finds himself stripped of his position and rank when he questions his king's increasingly troubling orders. When he's sent on a s... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
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