80
The fourth and sixth instalments are most often cited as the highlights of the 2D series, while five was always considered a weird Japanese game with a job system that few have played. However, from today's point of view, especially after playing the great Pixel Remaster version, I can say that Final Fantasy V is perhaps the purest classic JRPG experience in the series and a collection of all the best ideas from the 2D era. If you like this series and the genre in general, don’t skip on this one. Thank me later!
80
Final Fantasy 5 Pixel Remaster still isn’t the ultimate way to play the game. That would be the Game Boy Advance version of it, thanks to the bonus classes and character portraits. However, it’s still a fantastic RPG, elevated by its spirit of fun and an absolutely gorgeous soundtrack. Whether you’ve played another version before or not, it’s definitely worth experiencing.
91
The remaster effects are really well done, and I can’t overstate that fact enough. It also helps that Final Fantasy V is an excellent Final Fantasy entry in general, and one that tends to be overlooked in North America due to the lack of an original SNES release. So if you’ve never played it before, or haven’t pulled the trigger on one of these Pixel Remaster releases yet, then I’d urge you to give Final Fantasy V a try, you won’t be disappointed.
10
Best jrpg job system for me. There is a lot of variety for builds and how to approach challenge. When people start the game they should know that there is no hand holding here, no quest logs, no signs on the map, which I find amazing. You really have to pay attention to dialogue and be creative it always feels like solving a mini puzzle where to go next.
6
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster is a remake of the 1992 SNES classic. I can only imagine how amazing this felt to play thirty years ago. The world is huge, the music is great and there is a deep combat system. In this updated version the art is wonderful and there have been some quality of life updates like ability to level up faster, which is absolutely essential.However, without the nostalgia tinted glasses the games flaws standout more than the previous instalments. The lack of signposting where you need to go next remains a bugbear for me, but the biggest issue I have is with the difficulty spikes. Instant full party kills from random enemies, bosses which need specific builds to defeat and the less said about the last boss the better. I had to resort to walkthroughs in the end and I still didn't mess with optional bosses like ****'s mostly good fun with a random storyline and complex combat, but man those difficulty spikes... woof.
8
I think this game is a good all-arounder. Like jack of all trades. The job system is similar to FF3 but improved and better in my opinion. At the beginning the game feels a bit easy but at the end at least for me it had it's challenging parts. The story isn't bad but it has the similar "warriors of light" thing going on. The music again is superb and the graphics look nice too :)
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster
Released On:
Nov 10, 2021
Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
User score
Mixed or Average
7.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
93% Positive
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7% Mixed
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Dec 3, 2021
91
The remaster effects are really well done, and I can’t overstate that fact enough. It also helps that Final Fantasy V is an excellent Final Fantasy entry in general, and one that tends to be overlooked in North America due to the lack of an original SNES release. So if you’ve never played it before, or haven’t pulled the trigger on one of these Pixel Remaster releases yet, then I’d urge you to give Final Fantasy V a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Nov 16, 2021
90
In particular, it looks back fondly at the NES trilogy and updates the mechanics, structure, story, and gameplay, all while retaining that traditional turn-based combat and wonderful music. Even the sometimes frustrating dungeons and bosses stick around for much-needed reminders of the good old days. Because of this, Final Fantasy V has a unique spirit amongst the other Super Famicom/SNES titles. VI does have some elements of customisation, and IV has its moments of silliness, but the core of V is to embrace the fun and experimentation and lose yourself in the adventure. Sometimes, I forget to do that when I’m playing a video game, particularly a Final Fantasy game. So, for that alone, I’m glad I gave the Pixel Remaster of Final Fantasy V a chance.
User score
Mixed or Average
7.4
59% Positive
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
31% Mixed
19 Ratings
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6 Ratings
6 Ratings
Jul 2, 2025
10
Best jrpg job system for me. There is a lot of variety for builds and how to approach challenge. When people start the game they should know that there is no hand holding here, no quest logs, no signs on the map, which I find amazing. You really have to pay attention to dialogue and be creative it always feels like solving a mini puzzle where to go next.
Jan 14, 2023
10
worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fifth game in the series.
Jan 20, 2022
80
The fourth and sixth instalments are most often cited as the highlights of the 2D series, while five was always considered a weird Japanese game with a job system that few have played. However, from today's point of view, especially after playing the great Pixel Remaster version, I can say that Final Fantasy V is perhaps the purest classic JRPG experience in the series and a collection of all the best ideas from the 2D era. If you like this series and the genre in general, don’t skip on this one. Thank me later!
Nov 22, 2021
80
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster is a game that should not be missed by JRPG lovers with its customizable job system and successfully developed features.
Nov 18, 2021
80
With its lighter adventure and rich job system, Final Fantasy V retains its original charm with this Pixel Remaster edition. If the title benefits from graphics and a neat soundtrack like its predecessors, we can still deplore its cleaving font or the absence of content added with the Advance version. Despite everything, the greatest strength of this Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster remains to finally make available in French the lesser known episode of the Super NES trilogy.
Nov 12, 2021
80
Final Fantasy V is one of the more overlooked titles in the franchise, but skipping this title would be a mistake. Its story may not reach some of the highs as other entries in the franchise, but it’s still compelling enough to keep players interested. While it might not have the best Final Fantasy story, however, it has one of the best job systems. There’s grinding involved to get some of the exceptional abilities, but the freedom to customize a party however the player wants offers many opportunities for creative party configurations and encourages multiple playthroughs. Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster updates a great classic JRPG in a way that respects the original 16-bit title, bringing enough changes to make it feel updated but keeping it familiar enough to appeal to long-time fans.
Nov 25, 2021
70
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster reminded me of just how fun the older Final Fantasy titles were. It will potentially be something of a hit-or-miss for die-hard fans of the original entry, with its poor user interface and reimagined pixel artwork. However, this is a great a time as ever for newcomers to check this classic entry in the Final Fantasy series out. As it offers a fair amount of quality of life improvements that will appeal to modern sensibilities and make the game easier to pick up and play.
Mar 2, 2022
9
Despite not featuring as indepth of a story or characters as its direct predecessor or sequels, Final Fantasy V is second only to Final Fantasy Tactics for the franchise in terms of pure gameplay thanks to the return of a vastly improved Job System.
Nov 4, 2024
8
I think this game is a good all-arounder. Like jack of all trades. The job system is similar to FF3 but improved and better in my opinion. At the beginning the game feels a bit easy but at the end at least for me it had it's challenging parts. The story isn't bad but it has the similar "warriors of light" thing going on. The music again is superb and the graphics look nice too :)
Jun 17, 2024
8
Final Fantasy V still remains one of the most charming and enjoyable Final Fantasy and RPG experiences I've ever played. The incredibly flexible job system and on the fly switching make for an incredibly diverse and engaging class system. However, if you do plan on tackling this one, I strongly recommend you play the GBA version. I'd have recommended the amazing mobile version as well, however Square Enix has predictably removed that version and replaced it with their far inferior (in gameplay only, the pixel remaster looks fantastic) pixel remaster version.
Jun 1, 2025
6
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster is a remake of the 1992 SNES classic. I can only imagine how amazing this felt to play thirty years ago. The world is huge, the music is great and there is a deep combat system. In this updated version the art is wonderful and there have been some quality of life updates like ability to level up faster, which is absolutely essential.However, without the nostalgia tinted glasses the games flaws standout more than the previous instalments. The lack of signposting where you need to go next remains a bugbear for me, but the biggest issue I have is with the difficulty spikes. Instant full party kills from random enemies, bosses which need specific builds to defeat and the less said about the last boss the better. I had to resort to walkthroughs in the end and I still didn't mess with optional bosses like ****'s mostly good fun with a random storyline and complex combat, but man those difficulty spikes... woof.
Jan 25, 2024
0
I give it a zero just for how much time I had to waste to beat Omega. What a terrible boss fight
SummaryThe world of FINAL FANTASY V is on the verge of destruction because the elemental crystals that bring life and prosperity to the lands have lost their power. The only hope lies in four heroes: Bartz, Princess Lenna of Castle Tycoon, pirate Faris and the mysterious Galuf. Driven together by fate, they set off on a quest that to save the ... Read More
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Initial Release Date:Nov 10, 2021
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