Chris de Hoog
CGMagazineFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection (Xbox) Review
Published 10/1/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / Switch - 7/28/2021
Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster
The original Final Fantasy II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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- Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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80
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80
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17
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60–100
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The critic average is 80 across 17 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1005 reviews · 29%
80–894 reviews · 24%
70–795 reviews · 29%
Below 703 reviews · 18%
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Bob Richardson
RPGFanFinal Fantasy II (Pixel Remaster) Review | RPGFan
Published 5/28/2023
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68
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan White
Niche GamerFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster Review - Niche Gamer
Published 5/13/2023
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Read originalDonald Theriault
Nintendo World ReportFinal Fantasy II Pixel Remaster (Switch) Review
Published 5/11/2023
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65
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalJamie Kirk
ImpulsegamerFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster Nintendo Switch Review
Published 5/3/2023
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90
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series (Switch)
Published 4/28/2023
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98
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series – these will forever be 5-star masterpieces (PlayStation 4)
Published 4/20/2023
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100
+20 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Smith
DexertoFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster review: Classic JRPG collection delivers nostalgic fun
Published 4/19/2023
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Read originalRobert Ramsey
Push SquareMini Review: Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster (PS4) - The Best Version of a Flawed Final Fantasy
Published 4/19/2023
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60
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris de Hoog
CGMagazineFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Review
Published 4/19/2023
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95
+15 vs critic avg
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