Tri-Ace announced this evening that it has launched Resonance of Fate Enhanced Remaster, a fresh update to one of the developer's oft-overlooked gems from 2010's Resonance of Fate (known as End of Eternity in Japan). Has it really already been that long? Apparently it has.
Originally published by Sega, Resonance of Fate introduced three heroes living in a future society divided by class. The nobles live on the highest levels of a sprawling vertical complex, while the poor people like us fight for scraps closer to the bottom. I haven't played through the game in years, but that's how I remember it, anyway.
Resonance of Fate was previously remastered as Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Edition, and released on PlayStation 4 on PC under that title in 2018. Here's a trailer for that version of the game:
This newer edition includes a variety of welcome enhancements even compared to the PS4 version, including native 4K output, HDR, and support for 120 fps.
According to the official Steam page, the game has received upscaled character and environment textures, as well as a new "2x Game Speed" feature that lets you play the game at your own pace. Although the gunplay battles that lie at the heart of most confrontations with enemies are initially a lot of fun to watch, they can grow less endearing over the course of the lengthy campaign. The new feature should help with that.
If you already own that previous version of the game, as I did, you can purchase the upgraded one for $9.99 USD. Today's press release mentioned the ability to do that on Steam, where it is listed as DLC. I happened to go to the PlayStation Store, where I found it also listed for $9.99 for me, because I had picked the PS4 version up some time ago.
Credit: Tri-Ace
Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Edition is available to those who don't already own it for $34.99. Pay for it and the upgrade and you're still in for less than $50, which isn't a bad deal given how many hours you're likely to spend with the game if you enjoy it. Certainly, it has its minor issues. Sometimes, it can get a bit depressing. But for Tri-Ace fans, it's a must-play that you might not have gotten around to quite yet, and we're unlikely to ever see it again in a superior form.
Of course, that's what I thought when I bought Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Edition. Some things, a person just can't predict. Let's call it fate.
