Something worthwhile could have come out with this game, but the problems of the older version turned out to be only multiplied. As a result, we have a crippled monster. This game's value is to emphasize the absurdity of what Japanese scriptwriters gave birth to.
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD2018
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD
2018 Square Enix75Good
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 15 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Available on
- −60%$11.99
- −60%$11.99
- $29.99
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Details
- Launch
- September 5, 2018
- Developer
- Square Enix Business Division 2
- Publisher
- Square Enix
Overview
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD brings the chibi-styled, streamlined Pocket Edition to home consoles, condensing Noctis’s story into smaller hub areas with quests and enemy encounters. Combat feels more immediate with physical controls, and the HD version brings the pocket-sized presentation to PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch.
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Reception
Press67
Players92
WorthwhileExcellent- Metacritic69from 12 reviews
- OpenCritic64from 13 reviews
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD is a fun little accompaniment to the original and certainly a preferential option for those that want to re-experience the original without investing an ungodly amount of time. That being said, the flaws are rather glaring. It's all far too simplified, and the old-school aesthetic would have been greatly complemented...
For those that have already wandered the world of Eos, there is little reason to relive the crown prince’s journey in Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD. It is, however, the perfect choice for those that haven’t and, fearing the need to grind out levels, would prefer to play this condensed option. It’s not without its shortcomings, and, despite the...
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD is a summarized experience of what Final Fantasy XV offers. It's an interesting game, but it's hard to recommend it when we have Final Fantasy XV itself. Try it only if you want a shortened version of FFXV, otherwise choose the full version.
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD isn't the best version of Final Fantasy XV out there but it is the only version available for the Switch. Pick it up if you really want to experience Noctis' adventure on the go but be prepared to be left wanting for more in several aspects.