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The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY V is a rpg, singleplayer and jrpg game
developed and published by Square Enix.
Released on November 10th 2021 is available only on Windows
in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 1,935 reviews of which 1,713 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 and above)
- Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-2105
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 3000
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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I remembered playing Final Fantasy as a kid. I’ve always considered FFVI (III when I first played it) to be my favorite game. When I saw the Pixel Remaster bundle on Steam, I ended up buying it. I was excited to play FFVI (especially to hear the new version of the final boss music), but I decided to go through the entire series in order. I’m glad I did! Playing these games in order really gives a sense of how much the series has evolved and grown over the years! I would say that, for anyone that hasn’t played them before, the Pixel Remasters are a great way to play! For all the games, they have added an orchestrated soundtrack. In addition, the ability to adjust your XP, Gil, and other gains can really adjust the pace and challenge of the game! Also, I found that the ability to turn random encounters off and on at a click of a button to be very convenient…as was the ability to Quick Save at any time. I also enjoyed the option to speed up combat, letting the players autofight with your last used command…that helped a lot too. Sure, if you’re looking for a more difficult “original” experience, you don’t have to use these features (in fact, you can even adjust the music back to the original soundtrack!). But I think for most gamers, it was a welcome change. I took some notes as I played to help me write these reviews, which I’m doing all at once after finishing the entire bundle. So, for this particular game: That opening cutscene really grabs your attention! The first thing you'll probably notice about this game as you play is the job system. They really nailed the job system here, and you'll hear a lot of people talk about it when they mention the game. By learning skills from various jobs, you can combine those skills into unique classes. You unlock more jobs as you play, and some of the "simpler" ones have a lot of power packaged with them, and some of the others that feel worthless at first glance have some "game-breaking" capabilities when you dig deeper. You can carry all these skills over to a generic class, helping you really make a custom job of your own that becomes more powerful as you level a variety of jobs. There was also a light-hearted theme throughout the game as well. One scene that comes to mind from the early game involves a particular character hogging the only bed available while resting, leaving the others to rest on chairs. There are sad moments too...some hit, and some miss. All in all, the characters are very likeable. By narrowing down the character list to a select few, the game can spent more time focusing on those particular characters and their traits, as compared to larger rotating rosters we've seen earlier. I didn't like the battle and map music as much as the other games, but I did enjoy the dungeon music here. The whole music from this one is hit or miss, but the "bad" ones aren't very bad, and the good ones are pretty damn good. I don't want to give any spoilers, but emotional twists in the storyline were handled very well...this is one of the first games I played to give me a twinge of emotion...both in the actual moment of the twist, and the character's reactions to it as well. Oof...well done. I liked the villain here as well, because he is a constant thorn in the party's side. He isn't just some nebulous evil force that is looming in the distance, pulling strings from afar. He comes to mess your day up personally, multiple times. While he doesn't have a TON of personality (remember, I grew up with Kefka), he definitely is a great villain in that he isn't just chilling while the characters are doing their thing. I also noticed that, unlike some of the other games, this game becomes very open in the ending. This reminded me of FF6's "second world"...and it is a thing that I like. It gives you a chance to explore the world, look for secrets, and then share those secrets and hidden knowledge with your friends. These moments are a part of what SNES and NES games special growing up, when the internet wasn't as common. But I'm waxing nostalgic again when I mean to be trying to review this under a more modern lens. This game is worth playing for its storyline, characters, and game mechanics. Personally, I feel like it is an improvement on all its predecessors (as was each one I've played so far an improvement on the ones before it).
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Final Fantasy V, often overlooked in favor of its more celebrated predecessors and successors, holds a special place in the hearts of many RPG fans. Released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, it introduced innovative mechanics that would influence future installments, while also showcasing a classic JRPG charm. What Works: Job System: This is arguably FFV's most defining feature. The ability to freely switch and combine jobs (like Ninja, Monk, and Summoner) allows for unparalleled character customization and strategic depth. Experimentation is key, and finding the perfect combination for your party becomes a rewarding challenge. Unique Story: While not as emotionally resonant as some later entries, FFV's story, centered around the four fiends and the Crystal's power, offers a compelling adventure filled with memorable characters. The narrative is a classic good versus evil tale, but the execution is solid. Music: Nobuo Uematsu's soundtrack is, as always, superb. The music is memorable, diverse, and perfectly complements the game's atmosphere. Many tracks have become fan favorites. World Design: The world map, while not as expansive as some later games, is well-designed and offers a sense of adventure. The various locations, from the desert to the underwater world, are visually distinct and memorable. What Could Be Improved: Graphics: By today's standards, the graphics are dated. While charming in their own way, they might not appeal to everyone accustomed to modern visuals. Story Depth: The story, while enjoyable, lacks the emotional depth and complexity of some later Final Fantasy titles. Characters, while likeable, are not as fully realized. Difficulty: The game can be challenging, especially for newcomers to the series. The job system, while a strength, can also lead to frustration if not properly managed. Overall: Final Fantasy V is a classic JRPG that deserves recognition for its innovative job system and memorable soundtrack. While its graphics and story may not hold up as well as some modern titles, its gameplay mechanics remain engaging and rewarding. Fans of classic RPGs, and those who appreciate strategic depth and character customization, will find much to enjoy in this often-underappreciated gem.
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While I consider FF IV to be the oldest Final Fantasy that still holds up, FF V is just straight up a good JRPG and doesn't need a “keep in mind it’s an old game” mindset as much to enjoy it. The main star of the show is the job system. It’s a giant leap forward from FF III. The jobs feel very distinct from each other. You can unlock abilities from one job and then still be able to equip them after changing to another class. This amount of freedom in character customization allows you to tackle any challenge any way you want. The flexibility of this job system also means that, instead of having to go back and grind for a boss fight you’re struggling with, instead you can switch up your setup on the spot and win with a different strategy. The story follows the more fantasy adventure style of FF I and III. I myself prefer the more darker stories of II and IV, but this whimsical journey is still pretty fun. The further improved cutscenes and more expressive character sprites continue the evolution of storytelling Final Fantasy has been going through. The soundtrack and pixel art are, of course, gorgeous. This is also the first game that really blows up the amount of side content. There are lots of locations and even superbosses that you might miss if you don’t go exploring. This also means more missables that will make achievement hunting a chore if you’re not following a guide. Overall, this truly is the first Final Fantasy where so many elements click together and create a JRPG experience that stands the test of time and fits right in with other JRPGs made today.
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After playing Final Fantasy XIV for “a couple” hours now, I figured that it would be a good idea to see where everything started, and thanks to these lovely Pixel Remasters of the first few Final Fantasy games, it is easier than ever to do. Overview As all the other classic Final Fantasy games, FF V is a turned based jrpg with a huge open world and not too much guidance. Since it’s a rpg from the “old days” it expects you to talk to NPC’s to find out where to go and to explore its world. Which has its charm but can certainly be challenging if you haven’t played a game like this before. (But in case you get lost, there are guides, so don’t let this discourage you from enjoying this great game.) Story Once again it falls to you and your party to save the world from evil. A story as old as time itself, but it is a good one. The four elemental crystals that keep the world in balance are in danger, and after the first one shatters and the king seems to be lost on his quest to defend it, it is clear that something horrible is on its way. So, we and our party head out to research and slowly discover a world ending threat, or is it? As in the previous games, the characters you meet are fantastic, they all got their reasonable goals and got their own interesting stories. And of course you meet your well beloved characters from the franchise again like Cid. I’m sadly not the best at describing a story without spoiling much, but after a slower start, it speed up and kept me hooked until the final battle and beyond. Gameplay After a brief intro and learning the very basics of the combat system, the world is yours to explore within certain limitations. Monsters don’t scale with your level (thankfully) so I can happen that you run into monsters which you aren’t ready for yet. Like in most classic Role-Playing-Games you level up through combat, find new gear, new key items through quests, and unlock new skills and meet new party members along the way. One of the benefits of this system is, that if you hit a little wall, you can always just go and grind monsters for an extra level or two and overcome the wall. You never really get stuck. I still recommend saving often and to do so on more than one save file, just to be sure. Like FFIV FFV brings back the energy bar for the combat system, which is a mix of turned based and real time combat (you can do actions once your characters bare is filled) This system works once again really well and made the fights much more enjoyable to me personally. I’m glad they stuck with this. FF V went back to the old job system, where you unlock more and more new jobs while the story continues and you can freely switch between them at any time on any character. When you buy new spells in shops, they get unlocked for each job permanently thankfully and doesn’t need to be learned by each character individually. Features -A huge open world -Lots and lots of enemy variety -Tons of different spells, gear and weapons -Lots of dungeons with different themes and creative challenges -Boss Battles of which most offer their unique challenges and twists -Modern, optional, comfort features, like quick saving at any point and more Graphic/Audio/Tech For the Tech, I had zero issues, no stutters no crashes, the game is perfectly optimized for modern PC’s On the graphic side, if you enjoy pixel art, this game looks fantastic. The world is full of wonders, and the sprite art is great. Enemies, Combat backdrops, and dungeons in general offer so much variety in their optic. The spells especially look fantastic when used, and you won’t grow bored of looking at them. In FFV they went for some more depths with the environments like overhanging cliffs, bridges or trees that cover the ground which gives the areas a fantastic pseudo 3D feeling, and it just looks gorgeous. The soundtrack of Final Fantasy III is still a feast for your ears, it’s really amazing how much they managed to do with the tools they had back in the day. Final Thoughts If you like older jrpgs or are a fan of the Final Fantasy franchise and haven’t played this game yet, I can only recommend it. The world is huge and offers a lot of variety, the combat system is a lot of fun and it’s all packed into a great story that keeps you hooked from start to finish. It maybe takes a while to get the hang on it, but it is absolutely worth doing so. And if you are a Final Fantasy XIV player like me, you will discover so many places, and meet npcs and enemies which also exist in FFXIV, it will put some smiles on your face and provide a lot of “ahhhh” moments.
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Easily the wackiest and goofiest game in the series imo, one of the best job systems too, they really take what 3 established and just ran with it. The plot of this game is simple, you play as an Orphan boy whose best friend is an Ostrich who then teams up with a local Princess, her long lost sister who grew into a cross-dressing pirate, an old man who traveled on a meteorite from another world, and his teenage granddaughter to help a turtle destroy a giant evil tree who's hellbent on destroying the multiverse just because he feels like it. If that insanity or the job system piques your interest then you are absolutely in the right place.
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FINAL FANTASY V is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.
FINAL FANTASY V is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 17.99€ on Steam.
FINAL FANTASY V received 1,713 positive votes out of a total of 1,935 achieving a rating of 8.46.
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FINAL FANTASY V was developed and published by Square Enix.
FINAL FANTASY V is playable and fully supported on Windows.
FINAL FANTASY V is not playable on MacOS.
FINAL FANTASY V is not playable on Linux.
FINAL FANTASY V is a single-player game.
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FINAL FANTASY V does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
FINAL FANTASY V does not support Steam Remote Play.
FINAL FANTASY V is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Square Enix
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Square Enix
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10 Nov 2021
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