FANTAVISION 202X
- April 27, 2023
- Cosmo Machia
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Reviews
- The gameplay remains satisfying and addictive, capturing the essence of the original PS2 release.
- The remaster allows players to experience Fantavision on modern hardware, making it accessible for fans and newcomers alike.
- The addition of online leaderboards adds a competitive element that enhances replayability.
- The game lacks significant content, offering only an hour's worth of gameplay, which feels overpriced for many players.
- There are no graphic options or the ability to toggle between soundtracks, making it feel like a rushed port rather than a polished remaster.
- The VR mode is disappointing, with poor visuals and a lack of graphical fidelity compared to the original, leading to a frustrating experience.
- music16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the re-arranged soundtrack based on the original Japanese version to be underwhelming and not memorable. The absence of options to toggle between different soundtracks and the loss of the original music due to copyright issues have further disappointed fans. While some appreciate the new music and announcer, others express a desire for the nostalgic tunes from the PS2 era.
“The music and announcer are good enough.”
“If you remember playing this and the music sounds different, that could be a reason why.”
“I'm happy to finally have Fantavision back in a way that I can easily play now!”
“Even simple options like the ability to toggle between the old and new soundtracks are absent from this game.”
“The music won't be what you expect either; it's a rearranged soundtrack based on the OST of the original Japanese version of the game.”
“But it really disappointed me that they didn't go with the original soundtrack in this remaster or at least something catchy and nice to listen to while playing.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received criticism for being underwhelming and lacking options for customization, resulting in a blurry and unremarkable visual experience. Many users feel that the updated visuals do not live up to the original, with issues like lag and poor quality effects detracting from the overall gameplay. Overall, the visuals are described as disappointing, failing to create a memorable aesthetic.
“The gameplay itself is satisfying and almost addicting, though the updated visuals and music aren't very memorable.”
“Even emulated, it's a struggle to find a balance between HD visuals and a lag-free game.”
“The visuals have been scaled so far back that it's not even poor quality; it's just blurry lights that, when they explode, are more of a fart than a firework.”
“The game has no options, outside of changing the controls and audio; you get no graphic options.”
“The original was a PS2 launch title with severe interlacing issues, and sometimes the visuals would lag the whole system, making the music skip.”
“The visuals have been scaled so far back that it's not even poor quality; it's just blurry lights that, when they explode, resemble more of a fart than a firework. The multiple exploding types don't even have color, making it impossible to chain more colors together—just square boxes floating about.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as satisfying and potentially addictive, maintaining its core mechanics while feeling refreshed for returning players. However, the updated visuals and music do not leave a lasting impression.
“The gameplay itself is satisfying and almost addicting, though the updated visuals and music aren't very memorable.”
“The base gameplay is exactly the same, sure, but things are...different.”
“It might just be because I'm more used to the mechanics since I replayed a little bit of it recently before this re-release.”
“The base gameplay is exactly the same; sure, but things feel... different.”
“I might just be more used to the mechanics since I replayed a little bit of it recently before this re-release.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but it suggests that the user experienced the game using the Quest 2 with Air Link, indicating a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative content. Further context is needed to evaluate the story itself.
