Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is an HD remaster of the previously Japan-exclusive PSP game for the PS4 and Xbox One. The game is somewhat different from other games in the series, featuring gameplay mechanics that are slightly similar to recent entries in the Kingdom Hearts series. This game will be a bit bloodier than you're used to with the general Final Fantasy game, but there's a good reason for that. Was you expecting something different in a game based around a civil war? The game features 14 playable characters (Ace, Duece, Trey, Cater, Cinque, Sice, Seven, Eight, Nine, Jack, Queen, King, Rem, and Machina) each with their own unique abilities and styles, so rest assured the gameplay will be fresh and exciting till the end. My favorite one? I really don't have a specific favorite. They're all useful at different times. Keeping all 14 characters leveled up can be time consuming, but I found leveling up can be very fun so this is not an issue for me. If you want to be cheap about it, you can enter a secret training session and move the date on your PS4 up by a day or two to instantly level up 3 times. It's a much quicker way of reaching level 99, but something I'd personally avoid since I want to lengthen my playtime rather than shorten it.
Missions get more difficult and lengthy as the game progresses, but there are 4 difficulty modes, so whether you're looking for a hard or easy game, this is for you. The trophy list is very easy. Easiest Final Fantasy trophy list to date in fact. You could probably pull of platinum in a week from the start of the game.
There's plenty of side missions if you're a side mission type of person like myself. On your first playthrough some of these missions will mostly likely be out of your reach requiring you to be at level 40+ for some of them, when you're end game level should only be around 30. Not to worry, the game is desinged for multiple playthroughs with it's "New game+" option which offers alternate story elements. Tackling those higher level missions should be easy on your second or third time around.
All the unlockable abilities really make it hard to put down the controller. Sure, it takes time, but if you find this game as fun as I do, that won't be a problem.
Graphics? Considering that this used to be a PSP game, the graphics really are something to brag about. I mean, it looks better than some PS3 games. The character models have been MASSIVELY improved in this remaster. Just do a quick Google search on it if you don't wish to take my word for it.
Story? The game doesn't have as many cutscenes as the usual FF, but it's safe to assume that can be blamed on the capabilities of it's original hardware. However, the final chapter has plenty of them, and the ending is really amazing, showcasing beautiful CG and an epic conclusion to the game. The secret ending would suggest a sequel. I would purchase any sequel to this game without pause, I very much hope it happens!
Sound? The sound effects for the game are very well put together. Fire sounds like fire and lightning sounds like lightning. It's as simple as that. The music for the game is also very beautiful, fitting the spirit of the game and whatever was going during it. Voice casting? As always, opinions from person to person will vary on this subject, but I had no problem with it. Fits fine for me.
Verdict: Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a beautiful remaster of a recently Japan-exclusive title, and one I am certainly glad that we finally got our hands on outside of Japan. Playability is fresh and exciting till the end, and so is the story. A must play for any Final Fantasy or JRPG fan. You could skip it, but you'd be cheating yourself a lot of fun.
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is an HD remaster of the previously Japan-exclusive PSP game for the PS4 and Xbox One. The game is somewhat different from other games in the series, featuring gameplay mechanics that are slightly similar to recent entries in the Kingdom Hearts series. This game will be a bit bloodier than you're used to with the general Final Fantasy game, but there's a good reason for that. Was you expecting something different in a game based around a civil war? The game features 14 playable characters (Ace, Duece, Trey, Cater, Cinque, Sice, Seven, Eight, Nine, Jack, Queen, King, Rem, and Machina) each with their own unique abilities and styles, so rest assured the gameplay will be fresh and exciting till the end. My favorite one? I really don't have a specific favorite. They're all useful at different times. Keeping all 14 characters leveled up can be time consuming, but I found leveling up can be very fun so this is not an issue for me. If you want to be cheap about it, you can enter a secret training session and move the date on your PS4 up by a day or two to instantly level up 3 times. It's a much quicker way of reaching level 99, but something I'd personally avoid since I want to lengthen my playtime rather than shorten it.
Missions get more difficult and lengthy as the game progresses, but there are 4 difficulty modes, so whether you're looking for a hard or easy game, this is for you. The trophy list is very easy. Easiest Final Fantasy trophy list to date in fact. You could probably pull of platinum in a week from the start of the game.
There's plenty of side missions if you're a side mission type of person like myself. On your first playthrough some of these missions will mostly likely be out of your reach requiring you to be at level 40+ for some of them, when you're end game level should only be around 30. Not to worry, the game is desinged for multiple playthroughs with it's "New game+" option which offers alternate story elements. Tackling those higher level missions should be easy on your second or third time around.
All the unlockable abilities really make it hard to put down the controller. Sure, it takes time, but if you find this game as fun as I do, that won't be a problem.
Graphics? Considering that this used to be a PSP game, the graphics really are something to brag about. I mean, it looks better than some PS3 games. The character models have been MASSIVELY improved in this remaster. Just do a quick Google search on it if you don't wish to take my word for it.
Story? The game doesn't have as many cutscenes as the usual FF, but it's safe to assume that can be blamed on the capabilities of it's original hardware. However, the final chapter has plenty of them, and the ending is really amazing, showcasing beautiful CG and an epic conclusion to the game. The secret ending would suggest a sequel. I would purchase any sequel to this game without pause, I very much hope it happens!
Sound? The sound effects for the game are very well put together. Fire sounds like fire and lightning sounds like lightning. It's as simple as that. The music for the game is also very beautiful, fitting the spirit of the game and whatever was going during it. Voice casting? As always, opinions from person to person will vary on this subject, but I had no problem with it. Fits fine for me.
Verdict: Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a beautiful remaster of a recently Japan-exclusive title, and one I am certainly glad that we finally got our hands on outside of Japan. Playability is fresh and exciting till the end, and so is the story. A must play for any Final Fantasy or JRPG fan. You could skip it, but you'd be cheating yourself a lot of fun.
Score: 10/10
Edited by soravids