- Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22nd on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS5.
- The game is based on the first season of the now-defunct Final Fantasy Brave Exvius mobile game, which ran from 2016 to 2025.
- Square Enix has applied HD-2D graphics to Resonance, enhancing the original game's sprites and adding cinematic cutscenes.
- Resonance features turn-based combat and a Vision system inspired by Final Fantasy V's job system.
- Final Fantasy Brave Exvius was a mobile game that ran for four chapters, and its story has been adapted into Resonance.
- Resonance is not just a port; it has received significant enhancements, including HD-2D graphics that improve the visual experience.
Final Fantasy Resonance, set to launch on October 22, marks a significant revival of the Brave Exvius mobile game, transforming it into a full-fledged RPG experience. This title is the first in the HD-2D series for the franchise, showcasing a blend of nostalgia and modern gameplay mechanics.156
The game features a classic turn-based combat system reminiscent of earlier titles, allowing players to strategize their attacks while managing health and stagger bars. Each character can equip Visions, avatars of iconic characters from the Final Fantasy universe, which provide unique abilities and enhance gameplay depth. For instance, Rain, the protagonist, can gain powers from characters like Cloud Strife and Terra Branford.4
Resonance's narrative follows Rain and his companion Lasswell as they embark on a quest to protect magical crystals from destruction. The game retains the essence of its mobile predecessor while eliminating gacha mechanics, offering a more traditional RPG structure with towns, random encounters, and full voice acting.
Despite its strengths, some critiques highlight a lack of depth in the overworld and storytelling. However, the game’s HD-2D visuals and engaging combat mechanics set a new standard for pixel art in RPGs, appealing to both nostalgic fans and newcomers alike.
“Resonance is special for how it wields HD-2D as an art style to set a new, higher standard that goes well beyond nostalgia,” noted a reviewer.
With its blend of classic and modern elements, Final Fantasy Resonance aims to captivate players and breathe new life into the beloved franchise.
“The HD-2D remake trades the gacha and microtransactions of the 2016-2025 mobile original for a full RPG structure, including an overworld, random encounters, and an airship. The Vision system lets characters like Rain equip avatars such as Cecil Harvey and Cloud Strife, offering permanent stat boosts and special attacks.”
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