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Final Fantasy Resonance Is Launching On Xbox To Extremely Impressive Reviews
The game arrives this Thursday. We've got a new Final Fantasy heading our way this Thursday in the form of Final Fantasy Resonance, which returns the series to the HD‑2D pixel-art world, and the critics are already heaping a whole ton of praise on it. Most of the reviews so far have been for the PS5 and Switch 2 versions, but there are a few Xbox ones as well (9.5/10, 9/10 and 8/10 respectively), while there's also a free Xbox demo of FF Resonance if you want to try it for yourself. Read the ful
How Final Fantasy Resonance uses Visions to change how we see the series
With its cinematic HD-2D visuals and flashy combat, Final Fantasy Resonance was already piquing the interest of turn-based RPG fans, but its powerful and fun Visions mechanic has really captured the imagination. I went hands-on with the final game to take a deep dive into what Visions are, how they work, and how they transform […]
Review: Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2) - Plays Like A Lost Entry From Earlier In The Series
Good to have you back, old friend. Over the years, Final Fantasy has been nothing if not inventive, as its largely anthology-based approach has led to a variety of JRPG game design experiments. Yet in more recent years, it feels like the franchise has strayed from its roots, with more old-school fans pining for a return to the days when Final Fantasy was focused on being an RPG first and foremost. Such fans can rejoice, as that mythical return has finally arrived in the form of Final Fantasy Res
Final Fantasy Resonance review
I think the most memorable bit of brilliance in the otherwise flawed diamond that is Final Fantasy 16 is the way it handles legacy. There are moments where Clive and his recalcitrant band of revolutionaries rage against the way of the world: they burn down cities, depose oligarchs, shatter crystals. It's a none-too-subtle rallying cry against the binding nature of tradition: a radical plea to tear down the structures of the past in order to sow the seeds of the future.
Final Fantasy Resonance Review - A Vision Quest
Final Fantasy Resonance is a spectacular reimagining of a mobile RPG, and a turn-based adventure crafted beyond expectation.
Final Fantasy Resonance Review: A nostalgic JRPG limited by its mobile origins
Alongside Square Enix's Pixel Remasters and other HD-2D games, Resonance isn't an essential experience
Final Fantasy Resonance Review
Final Fantasy Resonance retools Brave Exvius and sets a new benchmark for HD-2D visuals alongside solid turn-based combat and incredible music, which carry an underwhelming story.
Final Fantasy Resonance Saves A Great Story From Live-Service Oblivion
It's not often that a live-service game gets any sort of attention after the servers have shut down, but there was something special about Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius. It was more than just a mediocre gacha-based RPG with Final Fantasy branding slapped on it--it featured a fully original story with unique characters, a fully fleshed-out setting, and plenty of that unmistakable Final Fantasy flavor. So when Square-Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance--a full-fledged single-player remake of part
Final Fantasy dips back into the SNES golden era with Resonance
Final Fantasy is a lot different than it used to be. While many of the early Final Fantasy titles look and play similarly to each other, the series has since grown to encompass blockbuster games like Final Fantasy XVI and the gargantuan Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, which don't play much like the classics. But there's still an audience for retro RPGs and old-school Final Fantasy games, especially thanks to the HD-2D style that mixes gorgeous pixel art with detailed 3D graphics to great effec
The First Review Has Dropped For Final Fantasy Resonance, Hints At Campaign Length
I'm starting to think this isn't the final fantasy. October is stacked with exciting releases, and one upcoming title that has us particularly gassed is Final Fantasy Resonance. Square Enix's latest entry in the renowned JRPG franchise has received its first review, which also details how long it'll take to beat the main story and a full completion. Read the full article on purexbox.com
The First Review For Final Fantasy Resonance Is In
Famitsu delivers its final verdict. Square Enix returns next week with its turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance. Many players have already probably got a good idea about what to expect thanks to the demo, and now the first review has officially gone live. It once again comes from the famous Japanese outlet, Famitsu. So, what did this publication think of this latest release?
First Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 Review Released, Rough Campaign Length Revealed
Is it resonating with critics? The heavy release schedule continues in earnest, and while we’re approaching the endgame for this year with GTA 6 next month, there’s plenty of enthusiasm for Square Enix’s upcoming HD-2D effort, Final Fantasy Resonance. Now, ahead of its release on 22nd October next week, Famitsu has published the throwback RPG’s first review – and it’s a good one. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Final Fantasy Resonance feels so good to play because Square Enix 'experimented' with combining the best bits of FF5 and FF6
Final Fantasy Resonance, a game made from the ashes of closed-down mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, is good. Very good, in fact, as I learned at Gamescom 2026. It's basically a pixel-first FF RPG that takes old-school turn-based combat and modernises it. It feels like Octopath Traveler, but with all the classic Final Fantasy stuff in there, supported by some stunning HD-2D sprite work that looks simply divine.
Final Fantasy Resonance TGS 2026 trailer
Square Enix has released the Tokyo Game Show 2026 trailer for HD-2D turn-based RPG Final …
Final Fantasy Resonance Interview: Old-School Design, Brave Exvius, and the Essence of Final Fantasy
We spoke to Final Fantasy Resonance's Director and Producer about how the game embraces old-school design and what they believe the essence of Final Fantasy is.
Final Fantasy Resonance Is An Old-School Classic Made For Today
We had the chance to play Final Fantasy Resonance, and it has all the hallmarks of JRPG classics that we love. But does it have the same irritations as well?
Final Fantasy Resonance Mod Brings Back Classic FF Character Ariana Grande
If you were upset to hear that pop star Ariana Grande wouldn't return in Final Fantasy Resonance, a new mod is here to save the day.
Final Fantasy Resonance modders have already reinstated the original mobile game's biggest icon, Ariana Grande
Final Fantasy Resonance doesn't launch in full until next month, but modders are already using its new demo to reinstate the series' most iconic diva. I'm talking about Ariana Grande, of course.
Round Up: The Previews For Final Fantasy Resonance Are In
Here's what the critics had to say. Square Enix is giving the Final Fantasy series the HD-2D treatment this October. Previews (and a demo) have now gone live for Final Fantasy Resonance, and so we've put together this round up to give you a better idea about what to expect. Starting with our own hands on, we've enjoyed what we've encountered so far, but are wondering if there are any surprises in store:
Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 Today
First dibs. It may have been revealed during Sony's State of Play showcase, but we Nintendo fans can get involved, too — Final Fantasy Resonance is getting a free demo on Switch 1 & 2 today! The demo encompasses the game's entire first chapter, and you'll be able to carry all of your save data over to the full release if you like what you see.
Final Fantasy Resonance is somehow even better than all those beautiful trailers make it look
Let me paint you a picture. It's the second day of Gamescom 2026, everyone is hot and sweaty, the schedule is rapidly deteriorating as previews run late, interviewees go over their allotted times, and dashing from booth to booth adds minutes onto every single journey. I get to the Square Enix booth, only to find that - thanks to some sort of communications snafu en route - my name is not down for the slot I had carved out to play Final Fantasy Resonance. "Don't worry," says a smiling PR trying t
You Can Now Try Final Fantasy Resonance for Yourself with Free Playable Demo on PS5
Available today. Publisher Square Enix has announced a playable demo for its upcoming HD-2D RPG, Final Fantasy Resonance. The news comes via a new trailer for the game, which also reveals that everyone's favourite villain, Sephiroth, will appear in the game. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
We played Final Fantasy Resonance and it delivers classic FF at last
Final Fantasy Resonance reimagines Brave Exvius as a 30-40 hour HD-2D RPG with Visions of Cloud and Zidane
Final Fantasy Resonance: The Final Preview
Final Fantasy Resonance feels like it’s walking a tightrope between being a loving tribute to Final Fantasies past while also taking the series into a cool new direction and telling its own story. Is it going to pull it off? We’ll have to wait and see, but I was very impressed by the hour I spent playing it. From the gorgeous HD-2D aesthetic to the awesome soundtrack and a battle system that can hold its own, Resonance looks like it’s doing all the right stuff.
Preview: 5 Reasons Why PS5 JRPG Final Fantasy Resonance Will Really Resonate with Fans
Cloudy with a chance of fanservice. Final Fantasy Resonance is a fan’s dream. I was lucky enough to play the franchise’s first HD-2D effort at an event in London yesterday, following the PS5 release’s showing at Gamescom in Cologne last week. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Preview: Final Fantasy Resonance's Biggest Challenge Is Balancing The New With The Nostalgic
Visions of the past. Was anyone else slightly taken aback by the reveal that Final Fantasy Resonance would be the series' first foray into HD-2D? Perhaps it was the Pixel Remasters or the three Dragon Quest remakes, but this pairing seemed so obvious to me that it's a wonder Square Enix hadn't done it before. After going hands-on with the game at a recent event, I'm pleased to say that my suspicions were correct: Final Fantasy and HD-2D is a wonderful pairing. Read the full article on nintendoli
Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo available today, Sephiroth revealed
Today’s State of Play featured a new look at Final Fantasy Resonance, launching October 22, 2026. We’re also excited to announce the release of a free demo for PlayStation 5, featuring the entire first chapter of the game. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game. Final Fantasy Resonance is […]
Final Fantasy Resonance demo now available
A demo for HD-2D turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance is now available for PlayStation 5, …
Final Fantasy Resonance details Zoldaad Empire, Mysidia, more characters, Visions, espers, and completionist elements
Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Lancarse have released new information and screenshots for …
Final Fantasy Resonance is getting a 120-song original soundtrack
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced that we'll be getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game in October this year, and it's based on the now-shuttered mobile title Brave Exvius.
Final Fantasy Resonance Shows Off 11-Minute Shiva Battle and Squall Summon on PS5
Whatever. Square Enix has just dropped a 16-minute gameplay video for Final Fantasy Resonance — the upcoming turn-based RPG that's been built on the bones of the old mobile title, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. But you're not getting a broader view of the overall adventure with this footage. Instead, it shows off a full, uncut boss battle with Shiva, as the party attempt to enlist her all-powerful services. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Video: Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Highlights Series Legend Cloud Strife
"You're finished". Following the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance back in June, Square Enix has begun highlighting the game's 'Visions', which are characters that can fight alongside you during the journey. We already caught a glimpse of the Warrior of Light the other day, and now it's the turn of series legend Cloud Strife. The trailer is a pretty short one and it's admittedly low on gameplay footage, but we can see Cloud unleashing his signature moves during battle, albeit with the rath
Video: Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light
"Resonate with his Vision within the Sanctum of Light". In June, Square Enix surprised fans with the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance, a HD-2D turn-based title on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this October. The team has already released a few trailers, and now a new one focuses on the Vision, Warrior of Light, who will be able to battle alongside you. Here's the description of the character, and you can check out the video above:
Final Fantasy Resonance Gets a New Trailer, Gameplay Details, and More
Square Enix shares an all-new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, detailing characters, gameplay and more.
HD-2D PS5 RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Looking Great in This New Gameplay Trailer
Does it resonate? Square Enix recently released a new trailer for its upcoming RPG Final Fantasy Resonance, and it looks pretty dang good. Here it is: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Final Fantasy Resonance Gets A Stunning New Trailer Ahead Of Switch 1 & 2 Launch
The HD-2D RPG adventure unfolds this October. In June, Square Enix announced it was bringing a brand-new HD-2D Final Fantasy turn-based adventure to the Switch 1 & 2. Following the initial reveal, it has now released a new trailer highlighting the art style of Final Fantasy Resonance and it looks just as stunning as previous Square Enix games featuring HD-2D graphics.
Final Fantasy Resonance ‘Pixel’ trailer, latest details and screenshots
Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Lancarse have released a new trailer for Final …
Final Fantasy Resonance Isn't Getting a Physical Edition on Xbox
Final Fantasy Resonance will be released in two separate editions. Here's everything we know about what's included in each one, including what bonuses you get for securing your copy early.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is SteamOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine Verified
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE doesn't release until 22nd October, but it has been put through early tests and is now rated Verified for Steam Deck and Steam Machine. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Why Turn-Based RPGs Are Resurging, According to Final Fantasy Resonance Devs
When asked why turn-based RPGs are having a resurgence, Final Fantasy Resonance director says, "A lot of us creators who had grown up playing turn-based games are now creating games ourselves."
Final Fantasy Resonance Interview: The First HD-2D FF Was Conceptualized 6-7 Years Ago and Inspired by Final Fantasy V
Final Fantasy Resonance's producer and director talk with IGN about how Final Fantasy V and VI inspired this new game that adapts the Brave Exvius story for a new console-style turn-based RPG.
Turn-Based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Not a Port or Remake of Shuttered Gacha Game
More like a reimagining. Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance recently, the first turn-based RPG in the long-running franchise for years. But the news may have come as a monkey’s paw moment for many of you: it’s based on the 2015 mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, which ceased service in 2025 after a ten year run in its native Japan. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Final Fantasy Resonance devs say FFBE was “too good to become unplayable,” so it’s been reborn with a reworked story, world map, and enough changes to feel like a new game
AUTOMATON interview with the development team behind Square Enix's new HD-2D styled RPG Final Fantasy Resonance.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE in HD-2D arrives in October
The first HD-2D game in the FINAL FANTASY series, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is set to arrive October 22nd. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
We're getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game, and it's based on the now-shuttered mobile title Brave Exvius
Today, as part of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix revealed that we'll be getting our first HD-2D Final Fantasy game later this year. Named Final Fantasy Resonance, the title arrives 22nd October on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Swtich 1/2.
Final Fantasy Resonance: We Played the First Turn-Based HD-2D FF Game | IGN Exclusive Preview
Final Fantasy Resonance is a turn-based, HD-2D RPG that brings in characters and elements from classic Final Fantasy games of yore, and we are fired up after playing a couple hours of it.
Square Enix announces Final Fantasy Resonance, the FF series’ first HD-2D title
During the June 9 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance, set to release on October 22.
Final Fantasy Resonance Returns To Turn-Based Battles With HD-2D Visuals
Launching on Switch and Switch 2. Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a new entry in the series that boasts HD-2D visuals and turn-based battles. Characters from other entries will also make appearances, including Cloud and Tidus.
Final Fantasy Resonance is the first Final Fantasy game to get the HD-2D treatment
The game will feature cameos from other Final Fantasy characters like Cloud
Final Fantasy Resonance Revealed, A New HD-2D Turn-Based RPG Coming This Year
The first HD-2D entry for Final Fantasy brings back turn-based combat and is coming in October this year.
HD-2D RPG Final Fantasy Resonance announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Lancarse have announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first … Source
A Brand New Final Fantasy RPG Has Been Announced for PS5
Crystal chronicle. So, Square Enix finally decided to stop making HD-2D RPGs with crap names and just name its latest one Final Fantasy. Final Fantasy Resonance is the iconic series' first HD-2D instalment, and it looks pretty promising. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Stupid Never Dies, more
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, Final …
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation finally gets a 2027 release date, as Final Fantasy Resonance gets a surprise demo
We already knew that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation was going to launch sometime in 'spring 2027', but today director Naoki Hamaguchi took to Sony's State of Play livestream to inform us all that the game has a locked-in release date: 8th April, 2027. It'll launch worldwide, and on all platforms - that's PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - at the same time (the first game in the series to do so).
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From June's Nintendo Direct
Don't worry, they're not all Switch exclusives! Today's Nintendo Direct event for June 2026 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Final Fantasy Resonance, Kingdom Hearts IV and a whole lot more! It should also be noted that a lot of existing or already-announced Xbox games were included in this broadcast, and the list of those titles is as follows: Read the full article on purexbox.com