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A conflicted dark knight turns against Baron, exploring a crystal-linked world and leading a changing party through timed battles.
Released 08 Sep 2021
Fight on Timed Turns
Lead a Changing Party
Summon Magical Creatures
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Developed by Square Enix · Published by Square Enix









Cecil, a dark knight serving the Kingdom of Baron, begins to question his orders and sets out to oppose the kingdom’s actions. His journey to protect the crystals takes him across varied regions and brings him together with allies including Kain, Rosa, and Rydia.
Explore the world, visit towns, and delve into dungeons as the story unfolds. Battles use Active Time Battle: each character and enemy acts when their action gauge fills, so combat continues while you choose commands. The party changes over the course of the adventure, with each character filling a defined role.
Develop characters by gaining levels and improving their equipment; classes and abilities are tied to each character rather than freely assigned. This Pixel Remaster features updated pixel graphics and rearranged music, plus options such as auto-battle, encounter controls, and experience multipliers.
Players often praise the character-focused story, Cecil’s journey, and the memorable cast, with many describing the narrative as emotionally engaging. The soundtrack is another recurring highlight, and some enjoy the urgency the timed battle system brings. Opinions on that combat are mixed: some find it dynamic, while others feel rushed. Reviews also mention party changes and rare-item grinding as drawbacks, particularly for achievement completion.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 30 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |