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{{disambig|the 2D remaster|the 3D remake|[[Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)]]}} | {{disambig|the 2D remaster|the 3D remake|[[Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-iv-pixel-remaster|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-iv-pixel-remaster|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime, Pixel art}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime, Pixel art}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Final Fantasy}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Final Fantasy }} |
|steam appid = 1173800 | |steam appid = 1173800 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{++}} Adds a mini map and Auto battle. | ||
| + | {{--}} Lacks some extra dungeons and a few other bonuses from the GBA and PSP versions. Including Interlude, The After Years and the Dev Team Office. | ||
{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://github.com/d3xMachina/FFPR-Fix/releases/latest FFPR-Fix]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Uncaps the frameerate and allows to enable vsync to match the monitor's framerate | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires [https://builds.bepinex.dev/projects/bepinex_be BepInEx Bleeding-Edge IL2CPP] | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the this specific version of [https://builds.bepinex.dev/projects/bepinex_be/577/BepInEx_UnityIL2CPP_x64_ec79ad0_6.0.0-be.577.zip BepInEx Bleeding-Edge IL2CPP] | ||
| + | # Download [https://github.com/d3xMachina/FFPR-Fix/releases/latest FFPR-Fix] | ||
| + | # Exract {{file| BepInEx_UnityIL2CPP_x64_ec79ad0_6.0.0-be.577.zip}} in {{p|game}} | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|FFPR_Fix.zip}} in {{p|game}} | ||
| + | # Run the game and close it when it finished loading, it's going to take a couple of seconds | ||
| + | # Navigate to {{p|game}}\BepInEx\plugins and open {{file|d3xMachina.ffpr_fix.cfg}} | ||
| + | # Set the vsync to true, and unlock the framerate by setting Uncap to true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
===Improve the readability of the in-game text=== | ===Improve the readability of the in-game text=== | ||
{{--}} The stock fonts used by the game are narrow and difficult to read. | {{--}} The stock fonts used by the game are narrow and difficult to read. | ||
{{ii}} The Japanese font, however, has characters that are easier to read and resembles the font used in the PlayStation Portable remake of the Final Fantasy I & II, as well as [[Final Fantasy XIII]]. | {{ii}} The Japanese font, however, has characters that are easier to read and resembles the font used in the PlayStation Portable remake of the Final Fantasy I & II, as well as [[Final Fantasy XIII]]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} As of January 30, 2024, the game has been updated to have the option of switching to the pixel font used in the console versions. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="RPGsite">{{Refurl|url=https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/11522-how-to-fix-that-awful-font-in-the-final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-games-on-pc|title=RPGSite - How to fix that awful font in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games on PC|date=2021-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2560516877|title=FONT FIX FOR NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGES - Steam Community Guides|date=2021-07-30}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="RPGsite">{{Refurl|url=https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/11522-how-to-fix-that-awful-font-in-the-final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-games-on-pc|title=RPGSite - How to fix that awful font in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games on PC|date=2021-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2560516877|title=FONT FIX FOR NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGES - Steam Community Guides|date=2021-07-30}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | # Browse to the local files of your Final Fantasy | + | # Browse to the local files of your Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster installation. |
| − | # Navigate to {{p|game}}\Final | + | # Navigate to {{p|game}}\Final Fantasy_Data\Streaming Assets to find the font files. |
# Delete {{file|font_en.bundle}} and {{file|font_en.manifest}}. | # Delete {{file|font_en.bundle}} and {{file|font_en.manifest}}. | ||
# Rename the {{code|ja}} part in the {{file|font_ja.bundle}} and {{file|font_ja.manifest}} files with {{code|en}}. | # Rename the {{code|ja}} part in the {{file|font_ja.bundle}} and {{file|font_ja.manifest}} files with {{code|en}}. | ||
# For non-English languages, repeat Step 4 for the other localizations (e.g. {{code|es}}: Spanish, {{code|fr}}: French, {{code|de}}: German). | # For non-English languages, repeat Step 4 for the other localizations (e.g. {{code|es}}: Spanish, {{code|fr}}: French, {{code|de}}: German). | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2786311940/Custom Font Mods]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Community has made many fonts to choose from | ||
| + | {{++}} Fonts will work with all pixel remasters | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\My Games\FINAL FANTASY IV PR\Steam\{{p|uid}}}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = Limited 3D effects have no anti-aliasing. | |antialiasing notes = Limited 3D effects have no anti-aliasing. | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = hackable | ||
| + | |vsync notes = see [[#Essential improvements|FFPR-Fix]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = 2D game with limited animation frames, so while movement/scrolling may work as 60 FPS, the game is not fully 60 FPS | |60 fps notes = 2D game with limited animation frames, so while movement/scrolling may work as 60 FPS, the game is not fully 60 FPS | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = See [ | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#Essential improvements|FFPR-Fix]]. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2786311940/ Custom Font Mods] - A collection of alternative font mods which are also compatible with the other games in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:28, 3 June 2024
This page is for the 2D remaster. For the 3D remake, see Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake).
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Tose | |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2019[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 8, 2021[1] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| OpenCritic | 84 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Genres | JRPG |
| Art styles | Anime, Pixel art |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Final Fantasy |
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| Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Final Fantasy | |
| Final Fantasy | 2021 |
| Final Fantasy II | 2021 |
| Final Fantasy III | 2021 |
| Final Fantasy IV | 2021 |
| Final Fantasy V (2021) | 2021 |
| Final Fantasy VI (2022) | 2022 |
- Adds a mini map and Auto battle.
- Lacks some extra dungeons and a few other bonuses from the GBA and PSP versions. Including Interlude, The After Years and the Dev Team Office.
Final Fantasy IV is a singleplayer bird's-eye view JRPG game in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster and Final Fantasy series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
FFPR-Fix
- Uncaps the frameerate and allows to enable vsync to match the monitor's framerate
- Requires BepInEx Bleeding-Edge IL2CPP
| Instructions |
|---|
|
Improve the readability of the in-game text
- The stock fonts used by the game are narrow and difficult to read.
- The Japanese font, however, has characters that are easier to read and resembles the font used in the PlayStation Portable remake of the Final Fantasy I & II, as well as Final Fantasy XIII.
- As of January 30, 2024, the game has been updated to have the option of switching to the pixel font used in the console versions.
| Instructions[2][3] |
|---|
|
Font Mods
- Community has made many fonts to choose from
- Fonts will work with all pixel remasters
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1173800/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY IV PR\Steam\<user-id> |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1173800/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Game's resolutions seem to be designed for multiples of 1080p and 2160p. Shimmering on non-integer resolutions. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Up to 21:9. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Limited 3D effects do not require FOV modding. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Limited 3D effects have no anisotropic filtering. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Limited 3D effects have no anti-aliasing. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | see FFPR-Fix. | ||
| 60 FPS | 2D game with limited animation frames, so while movement/scrolling may work as 60 FPS, the game is not fully 60 FPS | ||
| 120+ FPS | See FFPR-Fix. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | By default Circle is mapped to confirm and Cross is mapped to cancel. | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Thai |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Modifications
- Custom Font Mods - A collection of alternative font mods which are also compatible with the other games in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 8.1, 10 (v1909) | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2105 AMD A8-7600 |
Intel Core i3-3225 AMD A8-7600 |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon R7 Intel HD Graphics 3000 | AMD Radeon R7 Intel HD Graphics 4000 DirectX 12 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2019.4.20f1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1173800/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1173800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Square Enix North America Press Hub - FINAL FANTASY IV’S TIMELESS STORY AND DYNAMIC BATTLES COME TO LIFE ON STEAM AND MOBILE ON SEPTEMBER 8 - last accessed on 2021-08-24
- ↑ RPGSite - How to fix that awful font in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games on PC - last accessed on 2021-07-30
- ↑ FONT FIX FOR NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGES - Steam Community Guides - last accessed on 2021-07-30