![]() But for the actual event itself to make an impact, the foreshadowing must be done at a timely and frequent enough manner. Final Fantasy VII was all about building up to a massive conflict at a large scale, which meant a lot of foreshadowing. That said, the story isn’t without its hiccups. ![]() Though they have yet to leave a significant mark on the story at large, the inclusion of new characters – significant enough ones at that – does add a refreshing new lens on the story’s subject matter at hand with their own unique perspectives. The Corneo Trio of Chocobo Sam, Madam M and Andrea Rhodea are also starkly different in their own ways. Roche, the new Third Class SOLDIER, provides an interesting take on a bold and brash version of Cloud, who strikes up an interesting rivalry with his fellow sword-wielding counterpart in a very interesting set-piece. The new characters are also given some time to shine. This is a significant improvement in making the story and these fan-favourites a lot more relatable and ultimately making the game so much more enjoyable as a whole. Even supporting characters such as Biggs, Wedge and Jessie have been fleshed out, with backstories that will make players even more engaged and attached. While the main plot points of FFVII Remake remain largely unchanged, there are a couple of significant surprises along the way that will keep veteran fans guessing, which actually adds a fresh spin on the tale as the worldbuilding has been expanded quite well. Later on, he meets with a flower girl named Aerith Gainsborough, who also joins the cause. He then forms a tenuous allegiance with Avalanche’s figurehead, Barret Wallace, and his comrades, which includes his childhood friend Tifa Lockhart, as they try to take the fight to Shinra. The story follows Cloud Strife, a former SOLDIER (basically a Captain America-esque figure) turned mercenary on the hunt for some quick gil (the franchise’s currency), who finds himself swept up in a full-blown civil war in the city of Midgar, between the eco-friendly freedom fighting group, Avalanche, and the eco-draining megacorporation known as Shinra Electric Power Company. As such, it wouldn’t be giving the development team their due recognition by constantly comparing all aspects of the remake to the original, hence our advice on setting expectations aside for this one.īut long story short: this is one heck of a remake, and Tetsuya Nomura and his team have delivered the original justice. Where the original only took a mere 8 to 10 hours to clear, the length of the Midgar segment here has been expanded to match the length of a full-sized game, with a new host of content for players to indulge in. ![]() This first installment takes place wholly in Midgar, the first major area in the original game. Though Square Enix had the choice to simply remake the entirety of the game as it is, it took the liberty and made the bold decision to expand the entire narrative and split it into multiple episodes. For new players, it doesn’t bite, and will hold your hand (almost) every step of the way. Very much like players who had the privilege of going through it over 20 years ago, the game has grown up, and rightly so. In essence, it’s like an old friend who has come back to visit after many years of not seeing them and making up for lost time. While Final Fantasy VII Remake is a reimagining of the adventures of Cloud Strife and his comrades, this game is also a love letter to fans of the game, and serves as the perfect entry point for those looking to begin their maiden Final Fantasy voyage.įor those who played through the original, it will serve you well to set aside any preconceived notions you might have for the remake, as it packs enough to throw multiple narrative curveballs your way. After spawning several spin-off games, a movie, books, and tons of merchandise in the last 20+ years, Square Enix has decided it was time to bring their most beloved entry in the long-running JRPG franchise back for the current gaming generation.
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