Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster

Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster invites you into a grand tale where ancient magic clashes with the iron power of machines. This reimagined edition of the legendary RPG weaves together the fates of heroes who rise against an empire determined to harness the might of espers — mystical beings that once reshaped history.

Prepare for a story filled with drama, betrayal, and hope. Each character has a distinct personality and skill set, while the development of their magic and abilities opens new tactical paths. Battles unfold in a turn-based system enhanced by Active Time Battle (ATB), where success depends not only on your choice of spells and attacks but also on anticipating your enemy’s moves.

Explore a world divided by war and catastrophe — a realm that exists in two eras, before and after the great disaster. Journey through cities, castles, and ruins, forge alliances, and uncover the secrets of ancient relics. The Pixel Remaster edition enhances the original experience with:

• Refined pixel art visuals
• Fully rearranged orchestral soundtrack
• Improved interface and optional auto-battle features
• A choice between classic and modern presentation styles

Thanks to a custom accessibility mod created by zkline (Zack) from the Audiogames.net community, one of Japan’s most celebrated RPGs is now accessible to blind players. For the first time, you can experience this timeless story of friendship, faith, and magic — now in a form open to everyone.

Accessibility for Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster

The accessibility modification for Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster significantly enhances playability for blind users by adding voice feedback for menus and navigation. Below is a summary of its key features and functions.

General Information

At present, it’s not fully confirmed whether the entire game can be completed using the mod. However, all major story events are accessible.

While puzzle-solving accessibility tools are not included, a built-in teleport feature allows players to bypass certain areas and jump directly to the next stage of the story.

Compatibility

• The mod works with the NVDA screen reader and provides:
• Full narration of dialogue and text messages
• Complete voice feedback during battles and combat events
• Spoken menus and most interface elements

Navigation

The mod streamlines movement and orientation through several features:

• Area scanning: lists all active objects in a zone and their distances
• Filtering: allows players to show only certain types of objects — NPCs, chests, exits, event points, etc.
• Status info: indicates whether an object is interactable, opened, or moving
• Additional data: may include NPC names, related area titles, and contextual details

Movement and Orientation

After selecting an object, you can choose between:

• Step-by-step navigation: the mod gives spoken directions such as “step right, three steps up.”
• Teleportation: instantly move to the selected target without walking manually.

Installation

Detailed installation and configuration instructions are included in the Readme.txt file inside the mod archive.

Accessibility Mod Hotkeys

Below is a list of the main keyboard shortcuts used in the accessibility modification for Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster. Each command voices or performs a specific action, simplifying navigation and interaction with the game world.

Navigation

• [ / ] — cycle between navigation targets (also reviews physical and magical stats in character status)
• – / = — switch between object filters
• 0 — show all objects
• P — toggle between displaying all or only pathable objects
• \ — plot a route to the current navigation target

Information and Management

• H — check current HP during battle (or course heading while flying the airship)
• G — check the amount of gil (money)
• M — announce the current location name
• Q — hear information about the equipped esper in the abilities menu

Movement and Interaction

• Ctrl + Enter — teleport to the selected target
• Z / X — switch between parties in multi-team missions