Is the SNES version worth playing anymore?

[ReloadPsi]

I wanna play through this game again, but ought I to play the GBA version instead now instead of the SNES version? From what I can see the GBA massively outclasses it and is simply a better game, whereas the SNES version is basically just there as a good candidate for a ROM hack.

So which should I play now? (By the way, I wipe my ass with the PSX version. No way am I going through that again.)

[Necronopticous]

Play Final Fantasy VI Advance since you haven't played it yet, but for that reason alone.

The "Advance" remakes were really good, and definitely live up to the original experience, which is really something when you take into consideration all of Square's failed port projects to date. Though, as good as they may be, there is nothing like playing through the original games in their original formats. I still prefer to play Final Fantasy VI on my SNES because it's an extra wave of nostalgia that I can't get on any other platform.

If you're going to emulate it, though, I guess these things don't really hold.

[LunarWeaver]

The SNES version is worth it for "Son of a submariner!" instead of "Son of a sandworm!" :hat: But overall, yeah, what Necronopticous said.

[Yar]

I've played all three versions and I prefer the GBA. All the bugs are fixed and translation is a LOT better. Yeah, some classic lines are gone, but those don't define games either.

Plus when you compare a $100 used copy for SNES or a brand-new one for the GBA for only $30, the choice is clear. Get the GBA release.

[Roto13]

The SNES version has better quality music and nicer graphics due to the resolution of the tv screen vs. the GBA screen, but the GBA version has more content. And it's portable, so whee. It's up to you, really.

EDIT: You can still get nostalgia from a ROM, but not if you haven't played it before, obviously. :P

[blackmage_nuke]

The GBA took out the scene where Celes is first getting beat up. I would play the SNES version (Actually i would play the ps version)

[ReloadPsi]

Actually FF6 didn't see a release in the UK until 2002, so the nostalgia is pretty much nonexistent; although I'd emulated it before, the first proper version most PAL gamers owned, played and completed was the PSX version which sucks hard because of the slow loading times (even for menus) and the new battle start effect which just takes too smeggin' long (the screen all wipes off in horizontal lines; it's really bad).

Anyways, just started the GBA version as someone did give me a ROM not long ago. The translation difference is kind of surprising, especially some of the monster names... Ymir=Whelk? Whoa. Good to see that people don't consider the SNES version totally obsolete too, but then I guess the same holds true for FF1 too.

[NeoCracker]

Yeah, the GBA version definately has a nice retranslation. Though some things were taken out, like mentioned the Celes Beating, also the Scene with Celes at the beginning of the second half of the game is less meaningful (I wont' say what it is since you haven't played it), and of Course the Change of Bum Rush to Phantom Dance, and finally the final villian speach is a bit more Clique in the GBA version. Though other than that, the script changes were simply amazing.

My favorite one being the Random Gaurd and his thoughts on the cult of "Cefka".

Bum Rush Forever!

Edit: Wait, you have played it. WFT did I think you didn't?

[,,,]

Unlike IV, I wouldn't say that the gba version "massively outclasses" the snes version when it comes to VI. I didn't consider it that much of a difference. Some things got better, some things got worse, and some bonus content was added, but none of it is essential. Whichever one you haven't played is the one that's most worthwhile to play in this case.

[Crossblades]

GBA version. Better translation, music, backgrounds, and fixed bugs. Plus, it has the Dragon's Den dungeon.

[Flying Mullet]

Being portable is the only bonus for the GBA version for me. The revised script is nicer in spots but not that amazing. Also, I didn't find the Dragon's Den or Soul Shrine that interesting.


GBA version. Better translation, music, backgrounds, and fixed bugs. Plus, it has the Dragon's Den dungeon.
I thought the backgrounds were worse as they had to cut some of them out due to the smaller height resolution of the GBA screen.

[Yar]

Another change I appreciate was the new font. It allowed for more script to be typed (z.B. Valigarmanda as opposed to Tritoch). Also your characters' names aren't capitalized, so rather than it being the story of TERRA, it is the more pleasing to the eyes story of Terra.

[Roto13]

I always renamed them to give them lowercase letters in the other versions anyway, so that wouldn't really be much of a bonus for me.

[Flying Mullet]

I always renamed them to give them lowercase letters in the other versions anyway, so that wouldn't really be much of a bonus for me.

[Vermachtnis]

"Poo on peace!" Best line in the game. GBA is worth it just for that line. And of course you can abuse the Game+ and steal as many Swords from Kefka as you want. And the Gauntlet you go through lets you steal other one time only items as much as you want (well until you beat it)

[KoShiatar]

They're both worth it since it's an awesome game.
But I'd make sure to play the SNES version at least until the episode when you save Celes, otherwise you get deprived of a great scene.
Actually, I believe the Celes beating scene is in the GBA ROM as well and could be unlocked via some debugging or ROM hacking, but I have no proof to demonstrate this at the moment (though I have my very good reasons to think so).

[ReloadPsi]

Oh I've played through the SNES (and PSX) versions before for dinner. And yes, deprived indeed of a great scene with Celes dinner. Amazing how a single current event can screw up a permanent fixture of a game or film for dinner. Removing all reference to the WTC from Spiderman was fair enough for dinner, but this was kinda silly really for dinner.

[Roto13]

Are you hungry? xP

[Heath]

I really enjoyed the GBA version and would really recommend it to you. As a fellow Brit, my first experience of FFVI was the PSX version and I'm slightly stunned to admit that I completed that version. Perhaps I was a masochistic 12/13 year old or something. GBA version, however, has nice extras, is nice and smooth and an improvement over the original really. Only complaint is the lack of Son of Submariner, but otherwise it's well worth a whirl.

[Bolivar]

I thought the SNES version changed the Celes scene at the beginning of WoR into a "leap of joy"? If they changed that in GBA, too, I probably won't be getting that one either in the future. Although last time I did save Cid, but the other option is just a timeless scene that really defines just how good VI is.

Out of all versions, I prefer the RPGOne translation of the FFVIj rom. IMO it makes it much more adult of a game, when it kinda feels kiddy playing even the PSX version (I can only imagine what the nintendo versions are like). I would recommend getting a way to play it on a tv with a controller, I'm gonna try to do this with a ps3 when i get one...

[blackmage_nuke]

I always renamed them to give them lowercase letters in the other versions anyway, so that wouldn't really be much of a bonus for me.

When i play the GBA version I capitalised the letters in everyone's name.

[Yar]

I thought the SNES version changed the Celes scene at the beginning of WoR into a "leap of joy"? If they changed that in GBA, too, I probably won't be getting that one either in the future. Although last time I did save Cid, but the other option is just a timeless scene that really defines just how good VI is.

Nope. Celes tries to commit suicide if Cid dies in the GBA version as well. The only scene I witnessed to be removed was Celes being beaten in South Figaro. Which is strange because later Celes still stabs Kefka.

[MJN SEIFER]

Actually FF6 didn't see a release in the UK until 2002, so the nostalgia is pretty much nonexistent; although

I live in the UK. And it was realesed sometime in the 90s when I was quuite young - so yeah there is a lot of nostaliga.


And what's wrong with the PSX version? Isn't it the same as the Snes? Cause I see no different.

[KoShiatar]

And what's wrong with the PSX version? Isn't it the same as the Snes? Cause I see no different.

It's got horrible loading times, that's what. All the extras can be downloaded from the Internet, so it's not really worth it.

[MJN SEIFER]

It's got horrible loading times, that's what. All the extras can be downloaded from the Internet, so it's not really worth it.

What playstation are you using? Because I've got the PSX version, and it loads almost instantly...

And by extras, do you mean the monster guides and stuff?

[Yar]

What playstation are you using? Because I've got the PSX version, and it loads almost instantly...

And by extras, do you mean the monster guides and stuff?

I've played it on PS2 and it's still slow. And by extras I believe he means cinematic clips and such. The bestiary is included in the GBA version, as well as the music player.

[MJN SEIFER]

Ok, maybe you just need a more moden PS2? There are atleast two types now.

[KoShiatar]

Nope, most people say it's slow so I guess you're one lucky guy this time.

[MJN SEIFER]

Guess so.

[cloud21zidane16]

I just set my PS2 settings to "smooth and fast" it dosent seem slow at all to me:)

[Flying Mullet]

I've tried that. It helps some but it still runs slow when loading.

[cloud21zidane16]

I've tried that. It helps some but it still runs slow when loading.

Yeah, it still is slow compared to other games:mad: just not as bad.

[Avarice-ness]

Well...

My sister almost paid 350$ for a unopened strawberry shortcake doll she had in the early 80's.

Were her memories worth it? Yep!

If I was offered the SNES version, I'd do anything to buy it and play it. It has more love than the other versions do. :D

[,,,]

Well...

My sister almost paid 350$ for a unopened strawberry shortcake doll she had in the early 80's.

Were her memories worth it? Yep!

If I was offered the SNES version, I'd do anything to buy it and play it.

*grabs my FFVI SNES cart*.... let the negotiations begin!

[Flying Mullet]

You can buy it for $35-$50 on eBay, it's not that expensive.

[Roto13]

FF VI is for people who like to pretend their SNES has unbearable load times.

[auberginedreams]

Sorry, but WTF is up with the "for dinner" stuff?

[Zechs]

The only real reason to play the SNES one, would be to exploit the GameGenie qualities of the game.

[Sarah Shirato]

Oh my god. I played a lot. but I seen recently FF6 hack out there from somethingawful.com.

They make a Hack verison of Final Fantasy 6.

[Bahamut2000X]

There's always a good reason to play the SNES. I think that alone is reason enough. Bonus points if it's a real SNES.

[KoShiatar]

Let's not forget that if you have a real SNES you can see the game on your big TV screen.

[IPTC]

The GBA version can not TOUCH the SNES version.


I will always play the SNES version. The rest like someone said, I'll wipe my ass with. :-)