"Final Fantasy X HD" is not a Remake, According to Square
Square explains that PS3 and Vita versions are high-definition remasters
Square-Enix has needed to clear up some confusion regarding its announcement of Final Fantasy X HD. Mainly, it's regarding what the game is--for starters, it's not a remake.
A "remake" is when you take an original title and completely rebuild it with a new engine, like how Metal Gear Solid (PS1) was remade into Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (GameCube).
Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (2004)
"The game is being developed like a high-definition remaster, but the visuals will look much better compared to the original," Square-Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto explained at the Taipei Game Show. HD remasters tend to look almost identical to the originals, but smaller details are picked up in HD resolutions that clear out the blur of a standard-definition image.
Resident Evil 4 (GameCube, PS2) on the left, HD remaster (PS3/360) on the right
So yes, folks, that means you'll get to see this scene in HD:
That'll be worth it. What do you think? Does this news come as a shock, or were you aware of this all along?
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2/6/12 by fantasy-hearts
lazy bstards hardly going to do anything on it whats the point re-releasing
2/6/12 by AzureNights
So we can all relive this masterpiece in glorious HD? That's why I'll be picking it up.
2/6/12 by Fenriz153
bingo.. if you thought they need to remake it.. your retarded. HD will make it much more enjoyable to play again, thus also increasing ffx-2 sales and replay. also took no where near the money to put it in HD as remaking it. the reason HD hasn't been added to the mid range FF series like 7-8-9 is because its on PS1 and the graphic change from the 32bit to the HD version might as well be a new game entirely in terms of making it happen. ps2-HD is a ton easier to accomplish for them... heres hoping i see a FF7-HD or FF7-2 but shall see.
2/6/12 by whoisfriend
So it will look good on the PS3? And also, so it will work on it as well. I always find it very hard to take out my PS2, especially since it runs very slowly nowadays, and the cords are too short for my room.
An HD remaster is definitely appreciated, as is the PSV port they're making as well.
Plus, it's not like FFX was bad to begin with. I didn't see people complaining when the SNES FFs were ported to the PSX.
An HD remaster is definitely appreciated, as is the PSV port they're making as well.
Plus, it's not like FFX was bad to begin with. I didn't see people complaining when the SNES FFs were ported to the PSX.
Always thought of Sqenix as the George Lucas of Game developers. Lazy fatties.
I really don't think people were mistaking it for a remake, but exactly like a HD remaster such as resident evil 4 and code Veronica X
Easy way to make money as people WILL buy it, no doubt about it (I myself will deffinitely purchase on release)
I mean most people won't stick in their ps2's to re-play BUT they would play it on the ps3, take the classic releases on the store and iTunes for example
Deffinitely looking forward to this, dude it's be worth it JUST for that scene :D
Easy way to make money as people WILL buy it, no doubt about it (I myself will deffinitely purchase on release)
I mean most people won't stick in their ps2's to re-play BUT they would play it on the ps3, take the classic releases on the store and iTunes for example
Deffinitely looking forward to this, dude it's be worth it JUST for that scene :D
I'm somewhat glad I don't have confidence that they could remake it in a new engine without changing a ton of stuff that makes FFX, well...FFX. I'll take an HD remaster visuals was really important to me when I first played it lol
i don't think it's worth it for me since I could hardly stand getting through the original.. This is one of the few games I've ever played that actually made me feel bored through all of the main gameplay and the storyline. I guess because I can't relate to Titus at all... I was willing to give it another try, though, if this was promising, but its just a remaster......
We already knew that it wasn't a remake.
2/6/12 by charlie256
Isn't this exactly what they've said all along? Either way I assumed this much was obvious, same engine and everything, but with higher output resolution, the textures and movies should be upgraded as such, its also possible that at least some of the character models and such will receive increased polygon counts, but that's just speculation. Probably increased draw distances too, granted I have yet to play the game anyways so I'm unsure how it would compare to it. Throw that on my stupid long list of things to do.
2/6/12 by landail
As stated (many) times before, you can't do an HD remaster of a PS1 game, you'd have to do a complete remake, which costs 100x more to do.
In other words, don't expect to see an HD version of FF 7-9 unless Square-Enix decides to put in tons of money in doing so (which is unlikely)
In other words, don't expect to see an HD version of FF 7-9 unless Square-Enix decides to put in tons of money in doing so (which is unlikely)
They could do an "HD" remaster of PS1 games. They did that for Perfect Dark on XBLA. You'll never fool anyone into thinking it's a modern gen game but it looks undeniably better on a HDTV than it would to take the original N64 version and stretching it to fit a HDTV.
Don't care as long as it's on xbox..
I'd buy it for PS2, but it's like impossible to find a copy that isn't bought online. -_-..
I'd buy it for PS2, but it's like impossible to find a copy that isn't bought online. -_-..
Aw man, I really need to find someone with a PS3 and leech off of them.
I want to see my favorite scenes/places in HD! OTL
From just a story standpoint, I actually think FFX is way better than FFVII, and that FFX is Squenix's one of the greatest masterpieces.
(FFX is more touching and more relateable in my opinion. )
I want to see my favorite scenes/places in HD! OTL
From just a story standpoint, I actually think FFX is way better than FFVII, and that FFX is Squenix's one of the greatest masterpieces.
(FFX is more touching and more relateable in my opinion. )
2/6/12 by funnyginsan
Really? *SPOILER ALERT TO ANYONE WHO HASN'T PLAYED FFX*
At least when I finished FFVII I didn't find out it was all a stupid dream.
At least when I finished FFVII I didn't find out it was all a stupid dream.
it looks nice but i have my hard copy of the original with a backwards comp ps3.. do i really need took at this?
The Question is, When is this supposed to be coming out and on what platforms?
it's a ps3/ps vita only game, don't even bother asking square for a port on the xbox. The Japanese don't like the system, it will not sell there if it was sorry to give up your hopes.
so is it going to be on vita as well!?!?!?! D:
2/6/12 by wildmang03
It's their fault! They said they're remaking it. They clearly worded it wrong. Now I'm a bit disappointed. They're basically just recoloring the game.
2/6/12 by Kazuma1982
At least its worth getting for the Vita. An HD version on the go is very nice considering you find yourself limited on entertainment while away than you are at your own home. Too many distractions and too many things you can only do at home.
nah, pass. X was my least fave. Infact i pretty much quite half way through and have never bothered to even finish. :: yawn:: 13 and 13-2 I've enjoyed so much better.
2/6/12 by Dropkick50
Cant wait loved the game probley my second favorite in the entire franchise... if only they could make another decent tactics like the original... anyway I will be picking this up for my ps3 because I no longer have ps2 to play this game.
2/6/12 by XeroMaverick
This is exactly what they need to do. Ff7 and 8 have both received much more attention by the community individually than 10 ever did. 10 was the beginning of the end. I would play 10 over 12 and 13 any day but at the same time I would play 7 or 8 over 10. But to just slap HD on 7 and 8 wouldn't do much, those would require an actual Remake.
AWesome ,i love this game ,ill be worth replaying with it looking that good
They're releasing everything BUT a new Kingdom hearts game :(
Eh, this was what I thought it was in the first place. I'd be MORE surprised if they came out and said it was a remake.
I can't wait until this comes out in HD! I love this game and now I'll have a real excuse to play it all over again! :D
bout time they give the HD treatment to such an awesome game, im thrilled tbh, i bought FFX before i even owned a ps2, and after buying a ps2, ffx quickly moved up my long list of favorite games, to the upper echelons. Now if only they'd give FFIX and FFXI the HD treatment XD
These HD games give everyone a second chance at a game. I'm looking forward to my first time playing this.
2/6/12 by Azraxx
Actually I'm almost relieved, FFX is my absolute favorite game in the world and I would honestly be sad if they decided to change it. The engine was well build and didn't really need tweaks or changes, but I will say that DLC or some new bosses in the arena would have been pretty cool.
I guess what I'm saying, is why fix something that isn't broken?
I guess what I'm saying, is why fix something that isn't broken?
2/7/12 by pitchblackfox
that's what it thought, i wonder if its the international version or the plain original release
2/7/12 by -Turks-Dark_Cloud
Yeah I kinda knew it wasn't a remake. Loved FFX so yeah I am buying this. =l
2/7/12 by bluerunner
The way Square has been going with their last few big releases I don't want them touching anything I have good memories playing. I get a sick feeling in my stomach whenever anyone mentions a FF7 remake.
As long as there's online blitzball. I'm satisfied.
Next up, FFXII HD Please.
Already knew nothing was going to change.
2/7/12 by lifeinminor
i guess i always misread "remake" as "remaster" in all the articles about this one, so not a huge surprise to me. a complete remake would be out of the ordinary, especially for a dev studio currently working on a 70 billion other projects.
2/7/12 by FruitPunchSamurai13
Yes, I knew what a remake was and knew that this was not one. Making something HD doesn't mean it's a remake. I'm more excited for the fact that it's going to be portable, this is a game I'll be getting.
I don't care if it's the same or not, I still want to play it. It'll still be worth my money. :DDDD
I'd pay $60 for a final fantasy 6 remake, I've been waiting on that for years
cant wait for it
Well, it would have been pretty cool to see it remastered with an engine like FFXIII's, but either way, I get to replay the game with HD graphics! So excited! :D
This better be a Playstion exclusive like it was back when it first came out...Xbox people shouldv'e never got Final Fantasy 13 and 13-2...Fianl Fantasy was always a Playstation exclusive.
It wasn't that exclusive. FF12 Revenant Wings was on the DS, not to mention all the FF games before 7 making an appearance on Gameboy advance and DS since then.
Keep in mind that FF7 wasn't originally planed for the PSone until the creators saw how useful CDs were.
Keep in mind that FF7 wasn't originally planed for the PSone until the creators saw how useful CDs were.
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