Final Fantasy 6 is considered by many to be one of the greatest games in the series, and it's easy to see why this is the case when players go through this amazing RPG. The ensemble cast coupled with the massive twist midway through the title makes for a magical time, and there's something truly terrifying about seeing the heroes fail and seeing the world fall into a state of perpetual ruin.
The open-ended nature of Final Fantasy 6 coupled with its wealth of secrets makes it one of the best JRPGs anyone can get their hands on. However, there are many versions of this Final Fantasy title, and players may get confused about which version to check out when trying to get their hands on this title.
5 Final Fantasy 6 (Mobile)
There's been a raging debate within the fanbase about which version of Final Fantasy 6 is the best one of the lot. While people have varying opinions about the same, there's one opinion that everyone shares unanimously — the mobile version of this game is horrible and makes the entire game look horrid and devoid of any charm whatsoever.
The sprites and UI are not great, making for a sub-par experience with a game that should be experienced in the most optimal manner possible. To make things worse, this mobile version was ported over to PC without making any appropriate changes, leading to the touch-optimized UI looking even more egregious on a player's computer.
4 Final Fantasy 6 (PlayStation)
The PlayStation is a console where Squaresoft released a ton of JRPGs, with Final Fantasy 7 turning this genre into one of the most coveted and enjoyable ones on this platform. So, when players realized that they could check out the classic titles of this franchise on the console, then it's easy to see why they were so happy with this development.
However, while the PlayStation version of this game featured several much-needed improvements and corrections that improved the experience of playing this title, there was a huge drawback that made this title an absolute pain to play at times — load times. Players had to wait quite a bit on loading screens, which was unacceptable for a game that ran better on weaker hardware. To make things even worse, battles lagged quite a bit, leading to the moment-to-moment gameplay being a downright chore to get through at times.
3 Final Fantasy 6 (GBA)
Many people have mixed opinions about the Game Boy Advance Port of Final Fantasy 6, with their main concerns stemming from the downgraded music present in this title. After all, the sound chip present in the GBA was nowhere near as advanced as the SNES, meaning that the music had to be compromised to run on this platform.
However, this was a small compromise to make given the wealth of new content added to this release. Two new dungeons, new espers, an improved localization, and better visuals do make it a great experience in its own right. However, the GBA version of Final Fantasy 6 has an odd problem where the visuals appear brighter than they should, which does impact the moody atmosphere of the game... although it's nowhere near a dealbreaker.
2 Final Fantasy 3 (SNES)
The original version of Final Fantasy 6 was released under a different name on Western shores, given that Final Fantasy 2, 3, and 5 had never been released outside of Japan at that point. As a result, this game was called Final Fantasy 3 to avoid any confusion upon release, with the title featuring several unique eccentricities of its own that make it a beloved version that fans consider to be the best one... even if this opinion is fuelled quite a bit by nostalgia.
The iconic Woolseyisms present in the game are pretty funny, even if some people feel like many important details in the story were lost because of the rough translation. The version was also censored quite a bit, making it a fun trip down memory lane... even if it's not the optimal way to experience this amazing JRPG.
1 Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster
While the Pixel Remasters aren't perfect by any means, fans love these updated releases for being faithful to the original release while featuring some much-needed quality of life fixes along with a visual overhaul that is pretty decent, even if some people feel like the graphics seem way cleaner than they should.
However, players need only look at the updated animations, effects, sprites, and portraits to see that Square Enix has put a lot of work into modernizing this classic game. A great example of this is the iconic opera sequence, which is completely remade in HD-2D and features a full vocal performance as well! Players who want to experience the magical journey of Final Fantasy 6 with little to no frustrations will love what the Pixel Remaster brings to the table.