Final Fantasy Resonance Could Be Teasing a Remake of the Best JRPG Ever Made

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I’m really falling in love with Square Enix’s HD-2D art style. While other studios are starting to use similar techniques, Square Enix consistently delivers stunning pixel art, and Final Fantasy Resonance is a perfect example. This game isn’t just a simple port of the mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius; it’s been completely revamped and expanded. What’s exciting is that this is the first time we’ve seen the HD-2D style used with a mainline Final Fantasy game, and I think it hints at how Square Enix might approach future remakes – especially one particular remake fans have been hoping for.

Many consider Chrono Trigger to be one of the best Japanese role-playing games of all time, and it still plays wonderfully today. Despite this, fans – including me – have long hoped for a remake, and rumors about Square Enix working on one have circulated for years. Square Enix’s HD-2D art style, first seen in Octopath Traveler and later used in several Dragon Quest games, would be a perfect fit for Chrono Trigger. With recent successes like The Adventures of Elliot and Final Fantasy Resonance proving the style’s versatility, now is the ideal time to bring it to this classic game.

The First HD-2D Final Fantasy Looks Incredible

A really exciting thing about Final Fantasy Resonance is that it’s a beautifully updated version of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius for consoles. There was some initial concern because, while Brave Exvius started strong, the story quality declined and it became heavily focused on collecting characters through a ‘gacha’ system. However, this new project seems to be giving the game a fresh start, bringing it back to what made the original Final Fantasy games so beloved. It uses detailed pixel art combined with modern lighting and effects to create a look that feels both classic and new. From what we’ve seen, the gameplay is much more like the traditional Final Fantasy games than the mobile version.

Notably, Final Fantasy Resonance is the first game in the series to use the HD-2D visual style – a feature many players have been hoping for. This release paves the way for more games with this look, and could even lead to remakes of older titles. The upgraded pixel art in Final Fantasy Resonance is stunning, particularly during cutscenes. These scenes blend beautifully with non-pixelated visuals, offering fans the best of both worlds.

Honestly, watching gameplay of Final Fantasy Resonance feels like coming home – it’s exactly the classic turn-based Final Fantasy experience I grew up with. But the HD-2D art style gives it this really cool, modern vibe that makes it special. Octopath Traveler totally blew me away and got me back into turn-based JRPGs, and this feels like the natural evolution of that. It feels like Square Enix is testing the waters to see if people would love to see more Final Fantasy games – or even other series – done in this awesome HD-2D style, and this game would be the perfect way to do it.

Final Fantasy Resonance Has to Lead to the Chrono Trigger Remake

Final Fantasy Resonance feels like a great stepping stone towards a modern, HD-2D remake of the classic RPG, Chrono Trigger. Originally released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, Chrono Trigger is still considered one of the best role-playing games ever made. Its groundbreaking story about time travel, multiple ways to end the game, beloved characters, and unique battle system are still highly praised. Although the game is still enjoyable today, it’s becoming harder to play on current gaming systems and shows its age.

Square Enix has successfully updated older games with its HD-2D style, as demonstrated by the popular remakes of classic Dragon Quest titles. This proves there’s strong interest in reimagined versions of well-known RPGs. However, Chrono Trigger is arguably even more iconic than those games – few JRPGs reach that level of acclaim. While Final Fantasy Brave Exvius isn’t comparable, the Final Fantasy series itself is incredibly popular, making it a good way for Square Enix to test out new approaches.

The release of Final Fantasy Resonance seems well-timed, especially considering Square Enix’s increased focus on Chrono Trigger and ongoing rumors about a potential remake. If Resonance does well, it could show that gamers are eager for classic RPGs to be updated while still staying true to their roots. Chrono Trigger is the game fans request most often, and a successful remake would not only please longtime players but also introduce a new generation to retro RPGs – proving Square Enix’s long-standing expertise in the genre.

Square Enix’s HD-2D Should Be the Remake Norm Going Forward

The last ten years have shown us that not every old-school RPG needs a huge, expensive remake. While games like Final Fantasy VII Remake prove what’s possible with big budgets and long development times, that approach isn’t realistic for every classic game. HD-2D provides a different path – it allows developers to update beloved games while still keeping their original feel and working efficiently.

Classic RPGs often have a unique look thanks to their original pixel art. Completely changing those visuals to realistic 3D can sometimes change the game’s feel and what people loved about it. HD-2D lets developers improve the classic style instead of getting rid of it entirely. The popularity of games using this technique shows that players like seeing older titles updated with modern technology, but still treated with care.

If Final Fantasy Resonance does well, I hope Square Enix considers using this new style for other classic games. They have a lot of titles that could benefit from an updated look. But an HD-2D remake of Chrono Trigger would be particularly amazing. It would stay true to the original game’s art style while letting a new audience discover it. If Final Fantasy Resonance is a test to see if this style works, then bringing back Chrono Trigger would be a perfect next step – it’s truly one of the best games ever made.

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2026-06-13 18:15