Over 366 players have poured upwards of 25 hours into this epic journey, forging a bond with a narrative that transcends eras. Backed by a stellar 93 percent approval rating across recent reviews, this timeless classic continues to captivate both veterans and newcomers alike.
What it's about: La version originale de FINAL FANTASY VI prend vie grâce à de tout nouveaux graphismes et un nouveau son! Une version remodelée en 2D du quatrième opus de la célèbre franchise FINAL FANTASY ! Explorez une histoire indémodable à travers de charmants graphismes rétro.
In-game
« Le meilleur FF de la série Pixel Remaster et peut-être un des meilleurs de la saga entière. Il mérite un remake »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 27 h played1« Super jeu. Mon 1er FF et j'ai adoré l'histoire, la musique et les graphismes 2D. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 72 h played1« Extraordinaire ! Merci, Sakaguchi, Uematsu et Square Enix. J'avais les larmes aux yeux à la fin. Un des meilleurs RPG auxquels j'ai joué. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 52 h played1« JRPG excellent à tous niveaux: musique, personnages, système de combats... Que du bon ! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 42 h played1« classic for a reason. the cream of the 2D pixel era crop. a story about a clown ruining everything. too real »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 84 h played2211« Yes. This one is a bit on the grindy side, especially for the gambler achievement. But overall, great game. 8/10 - I've 100% FF1-FF6 on Christmas break. Nostalgic. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 31 h played1
« The original game is wonderful, but these 'remasters', collectively, are the most broken ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ product I've ever bought on this platform. A single hobbyist dev could embarrass Square without even breaking a sweat. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 15 h played1« final fantasy VI is one of my favourite games of all time, please stay as far away from this version as possible. literally just play the snes version with the revised old style edition patch, it's by far the best way to play the game »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 53 h played11« plein de bug qui a pas dans le jeux d'origine »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 93 h played« In the FF6 Pixel Remaster, there’s no Dragon’s Den, no Gigantuar, and after defeating Kefka, that’s it—no extra story content. Kind of disappointing »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 59 h played« Screw this version of this game, censored art, removed features, and no mod support. FML Square Enix you guys were my childhood, and it feels like yall are doing everything you can to make me hate yall. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played« Played the game a dozen or so times as a kid and it's great nostalgia to revisit it. The music hits the same. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 28 h played11
In players' words
« Le meilleur FF de la série Pixel Remaster et peut-être un des meilleurs de la saga entière. Il mérite un remake »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 27 h played1« The original game is wonderful, but these 'remasters', collectively, are the most broken ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ product I've ever bought on this platform. A single hobbyist dev could embarrass Square without even breaking a sweat. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 15 h played1« Super jeu. Mon 1er FF et j'ai adoré l'histoire, la musique et les graphismes 2D. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 72 h played1« final fantasy VI is one of my favourite games of all time, please stay as far away from this version as possible. literally just play the snes version with the revised old style edition patch, it's by far the best way to play the game »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 53 h played11« Extraordinaire ! Merci, Sakaguchi, Uematsu et Square Enix. J'avais les larmes aux yeux à la fin. Un des meilleurs RPG auxquels j'ai joué. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 52 h played1« plein de bug qui a pas dans le jeux d'origine »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 93 h played« JRPG excellent à tous niveaux: musique, personnages, système de combats... Que du bon ! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 42 h played1« In the FF6 Pixel Remaster, there’s no Dragon’s Den, no Gigantuar, and after defeating Kefka, that’s it—no extra story content. Kind of disappointing »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 59 h played« classic for a reason. the cream of the 2D pixel era crop. a story about a clown ruining everything. too real »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 84 h played2211« Screw this version of this game, censored art, removed features, and no mod support. FML Square Enix you guys were my childhood, and it feels like yall are doing everything you can to make me hate yall. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played« Yes. This one is a bit on the grindy side, especially for the gambler achievement. But overall, great game. 8/10 - I've 100% FF1-FF6 on Christmas break. Nostalgic. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 31 h played1« Played the game a dozen or so times as a kid and it's great nostalgia to revisit it. The music hits the same. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 28 h played11
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=91
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=60
Content / longevity
77 % pos · n=43
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=35
Graphics / art
79 % pos · n=28
Performance
75 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
91
79
4
8
Gameplay
60
45
5
10
Content / longevity
43
33
1
9
Audio / music
35
31
2
2
Graphics / art
28
22
0
6
Performance
12
9
1
2
Interface / UX
8
2
1
5
Value for money
2
1
0
1
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
2
1
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 39 h on median; those who dislike it: 27 h.
<2h
75 % (n=8)
2-10h
87 % (n=39)
10-25h
86 % (n=73)
>25h
95 % (n=366)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
3,7 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 37 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 30,6 % of players.
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The unforgettable narrative dominates the discussion with 79 positive mentions out of 91 total.
The legendary soundtrack strikes the right chord, boasting 31 positive mentions out of 35.
Engaging mechanics keep adventurers hooked, with 45 positive mentions out of 60.
The visual presentation shines in its updated format, capturing 22 positive mentions out of 28.
Weaknesses
Menu navigation frustrates some users, drawing 5 negative mentions out of 8 total.
Certain content elements miss the mark, registering 9 negative mentions out of 43.
Who is it for?
Die-hard traditional RPG fans and story-driven gamers who appreciate legendary character arcs and sweeping orchestral scores.
Is FINAL FANTASY VI worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 5,055 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The unforgettable narrative dominates the discussion. Current price: 10,79€ (40% off).
Verdict
This definitive pixel remaster honors its legendary status while smoothing out the journey for modern hardware. With 92 percent overall positive reviews, it remains an essential pilgrimage for anyone valuing deep storytelling in gaming.
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