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FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD

Final Fantasy XV is perhaps the most divisive entry in the long running series.
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92%Game Brain Score
story, music
graphics, character development
92% User Score Based on 569 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 11 reviews

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FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD is a single player role playing game. It was developed by SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. and was released on September 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD is a streamlined version of the popular RPG, following the journey of Prince Noctis and his companions in a world full of peril. The game offers 10 chapters of the original story, now with cute and cool character designs. Explore the world of Lucis and experience the epic tale of the Chosen King and his quest for peace, all with a one-time license fee for play on PlayStation 4.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 569 reviews
story4 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Colorful presentation and cute chibi art style enhance the visual experience.
  • Combat is surprisingly fun and fluid, making for an enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • The game provides a more focused story experience, making it accessible for those who want to re-experience Noctis' adventure without a significant time investment.
  • The game simplifies many aspects, leading to a lack of depth and emotional ties compared to the original.
  • Several plot elements feel underwhelming and underdeveloped, resulting in a less engaging narrative.
  • The absence of challenge and small quest areas diminish the overall experience, leaving players wanting more.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as a more efficient retelling of the original, lasting about 10 hours, but it sacrifices depth and character development, resulting in a weaker narrative experience. While the presentation is colorful and the combat enjoyable, many reviewers note that the emotional connections and scope of the original story are lacking, with several plot elements feeling underwhelming. Overall, it offers a faithful translation of the main story but fails to capture the finer details and emotional ties of the full game.

    • “[bright and unique art design, main story and world are faithfully translated from the full game].”
    • “[colorful presentation, combat surprisingly fun, plays quite nice on handheld, very sound story].”
    • “The meat of the story involves running a few errands and a few climaxes later on, with only a smidgen of character development.”
    • “The lack of scope, however, really does underline how weak Noctis' quest really is when all the car riding and fetch quests are cut.”
    • “It is missing a lot of the finer qualities, like the fishing and the attention to detail, in exchange for a more focused story experience that lasts about 10 hours.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a charming chibi art style that complements the game's old-school aesthetic, making it feel at home on the Nintendo Switch. While the visuals are cute and the live-action combat can be satisfying, some reviewers feel the overall design is overly simplified and lacks depth, which detracts from the experience.

    • “The cute chibi art style feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “There are many moments where the live-action combat is satisfying, and the cutesy visuals are charming.”
    • “The graphics are disappointing, with a chibi art style that feels overly simplistic and lacks detail.”
    • “There is a blatant lack of challenge, and the graphics do not enhance the experience, making several plot elements feel underwhelming and underdeveloped.”
    • “The overall visual presentation is lacking, failing to create an engaging atmosphere.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is minimal, with the narrative primarily focused on completing tasks and reaching climactic moments, leaving little room for deeper exploration of the characters.

    • “The meat of the story involves running a few errands and a few climaxes later on, with only a smidgen of character development.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highlighted as an epic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complementing the engaging action gameplay and charming chibi art style, particularly well-suited for the Nintendo Switch.

    • “The action gameplay is as good as ever, and the epic soundtrack remains a highlight.”
    • “The cute chibi art style feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by fluid mechanics and responsive controller support, enhanced by fully voiced scenes featuring original voice actors. Players appreciate the engaging action gameplay, charming chibi art style, and the game's seamless fit on the Nintendo Switch, complemented by an epic soundtrack.

    • “The controller support and fluid gameplay make for an immersive experience, complemented by fully voiced scenes featuring the original voice actors.”
    • “The action gameplay is as good as ever, enhanced by a cute chibi art style that feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch, along with an epic soundtrack that remains unforgettable.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is perceived as lacking, with reviewers noting that it fails to establish the strong emotional connections found in the main game. Additionally, the small quest areas and insufficient combat contribute to a diminished overall experience, further exacerbated by technical issues like frame rate drops on the Switch.

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FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD is a role playing game.

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD was released on September 6, 2018.

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD was developed by SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD..

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD is a single player game.

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