When it comes to Final Fantasy, everybody has a favorite era. Some people love the simplicity of the 8-bit games, while others prefer the polygonal look of those early PlayStation sequels. Often lost in this discussion is the PSP era, which I would argue was Square Enix at their most experimental.

Final Fantasy Type-0 finally comes West in the form of a new-gen port. Has it successfully made the jump across consoles? Was it any good to begin with? Alan takes a look.

Typically great music; A variety of combat styles

Terrible visuals; Groan-inducing audio; Boring

It is fitting that a game about war--its passionate triumphs, its bloody defeats, its tragic consequences--would focus so heavily on combat. In Final Fantasy Type-0, you guide a group of gifted teenagers through numerous campaigns to capture opposing cities and kill the powerful beings aiding enemy...

Combat is fast and engaging; Mission structure actively encourages use of all 14 characters; Meaningful leveling and and ability customization; Primary characters' personal stories properly reflect the ravages of war

Most NPCs were left out of the HD treatment; Clunky narrative fails to explain key concepts

Originally released in Japan for the PlayStation Portable back in 2011, Final Fantasy Type-0 finally makes its way stateside after a long wait. Though it won't be gracing a portable platform like most anticipated, this HD update arrives exclusively on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Originally released in Japan (2011) for the PSP only, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD brings the world of Orience to next-gen consoles, allowing for a new type of FINAL FANTASY experience, featuring a gritty worldview and an action-packed battle system.

When you see or hear the name "Final Fantasy," you already know its legacy. It's one of the most successful franchises in the industry, but for gamers, it's not the financial success we talk about.

Visuals | Fighting | Sorties | Characters | Variety

A Bit Short For A Final Fantasy Game

Due to my everlasting hope against hope for a localization, I kept myself away from as much of Final Fantasy Type-0 as I could in order to leave my inevitable experience in the world of Orience as fresh as possible.

As earnest of an attempt as Square-Enix made in bringing Final Fantasy Type-0 to the States, the PlayStation Portable game's transition to HD only magnifies the cut corners seen in a handheld game.

Darker tone; Combat styles are varied and fun to learn; Interesting perspective on loss

Poor exposition with a bloated cast; Abhorrent voice acting; Camera has a mind of its own; Visual update isn't thorough; Side content is insubstantial

Final Fantasy fans have waited a long time to finally get their hands on Final Fantasy Type-0 HD . It was released on the PSP in Japan in 2011 and although it hasn't come over on the ideal platform (surely PSP to Vita would have made the most sense), this HD remaster on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox...

I didn't know what to expect but after getting used to the camera speed the rest shines. The game has a nostalgic JRPG quality to it that I've missed. Also, the serious tone of the game certainly helps push the story forward.