» Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:54 pm I played a couple hours of the SNES version at a friends house and got really hooked. Without really thinking too hard about what I was doing I bought the IOS version of the game when I got home. I'm a couple hours into the IOS version now, I don't really mind the different looking (more cartoon-y) sprites and I actually prefer the updated UI but there's one thing that REALLY bothered me about the IOS version. I guess the reason for making this thread to begin with is to see if anyone's played both version and see if there's anymore differences like the one I'm about to talk about.
Both versions of the game start out with the same opening scene but I found the SNES version to be superior. In the SNES version during the opening cutscene Biggs, Wedge, and Terra are walking to Narshe with the main theme playing and the credits rolling. As the scene progresses the snow gets slightly heavier and Narshe, in the distance, gets closer. I thought this was a really powerful moment, I just found it perfect in every way. I would easily put the song and this opening scene in my favorite gaming moments from the past five or so years. The IOS version on the other hand does this scene much worse. It has the three of them walking to the theme but instead of snow and Narshe getting closer it just has the whole screen covered in fog. This was a huge let down for me. I almost considered not playing anymore. I've progressed a couple more hours and thankfully I haven't noticed any other changes so far but I just can't shake the feeling that whoever decided to make such a strange change like this will probably strike again at some point.
If anyone's played both versions please tell me who ever ported this game doesn't take more artistic liberties like this? I'd just like to play the best version because this game is shaping up to be amazing.
