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COGconnected Retro Review Series Episode 1 - Final Fantasy VII: Part 2 - The History

COG writes - We continue our RetroReview series breakdown on arguably the most influential JRPG of all time, Final Fantasy VII. Our resident retro gamer, Stephan breaks down the history of the beloved RPG in extensive detail.

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JohnnyXeo3132d ago

Second fav game in the series.

Paulhammer3132d ago

This is the game that that turned me into a Playstation believer.

Miraak82 3132d ago (Edited 3132d ago )

FF7 and xenogears are my all time favorite games

Digital_Anomaly3132d ago

Xenogears is the next game up in the series!

Miraak82 3132d ago

Nice !!! . No game has come close storywise to me in all the years of gaming and i'm 33 .. The combo system and Gear fights never make the game boring and the music is unforgettable !!!

TheOneWhoIsTornApart3132d ago

Add Chrono Cross to that list you you will have my three favorite games of all time. Oh and FF9 is tied with FF7 so they count as one game of the list hehe.

Miraak82 3132d ago

I loved Chrono Cross .. even more then Chrono Trigger .. I always loved the concept of parallel worlds .. like Fringe and DC comics multiverses. It took a while to figure out the combat system in CC but once I figured it out I fell in love with it

TheOneWhoIsTornApart3132d ago

@Miraak82: Yea I also like it more than Chrono Trigger. I love the art style a a lot more. It's like a water color painting. I really hope we get a new Chrono game for the PS4. Square Enix is on a roll so my optimism is way up compared to what it was last gen. Also we need the mysterious 6th episode of Xenogears into a game because Xenogears was the 5th episode out of 6 which was very curious to see after you beat the game. I have been obsessed with it for years.

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Patch 1.040 Now Available for Download

Stay updated with the latest FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH news! Learn about the new Version 1.040 update, featuring critical bug fixes.

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M3talDiamond2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

No mention of fixing the audio issues the dialogue audio is too low this has been reported many times on social media the volume has to be turned up and music has to be lowered to hear the characters properly :(

Babadook71d 8h ago

I have a question as someone who is considering buying the game soon. Is this a fixable issue? Can you just lower the volume for music and sound effects and keep dialog at default?

shadowT1d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

yes, it is no issue at all. Just go into settings. Do you have already played the first Remake or the OG?

M3talDiamond1d 8h ago

There are a few youtube videos and reddit tips with some tips on fixing the sound issues but sadly they didnt work for me

M3talDiamond1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

@Babadook7 There are a few videos on youtube with tips on how to fix the dialogue audio this but sadly they didnt work for me. There is an option to lower the music and sfx and keep the dialogue audio at 10 but you have to keep the volume up high (well for my TV I do) but when you are in battles and cutscenes the audio is higher so you have to adjust the audio again.
@shadowT The audio issues doesnt affect everyone there are some people on reddit complaining about the audio and there are other people saying they dont have any issues at all. I think it depends on the TV I have a Samsung QLED 4K and FF7 Rebirth is the only game I have audio issues with.

Babadook71d 4h ago (Edited 1d 4h ago )

Thanks for the answers all.

@Shadow yeah I have the Remake and finished it and loved it (loved the OG also back in the day). My understanding is this is even better than Remake.

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shadowT1d 8h ago

GOTY contender got even better!

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Understands That A Tonberry Is The Scariest Thing In The World

The tiny green slasher villain returns in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and is as frightening as ever.

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MeteorPanda32d ago

The way it was handled was so dumb. One shots in melee...your teammates are to ostupid to get away from its attack. So you most often end up alone in a certain fight.

Hofstaderman32d ago

Two words, one accessory....Safety Bit

MeteorPanda32d ago

Needing an accessory to keep a.i from dying and only one of them isnt great.

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5258d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan58d ago (Edited 58d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens5258d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK212158d ago (Edited 58d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

MrNinosan58d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens5257d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens5257d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos59d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos58d ago (Edited 58d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani58d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum58d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman58d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim58d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum58d ago (Edited 58d ago )

I disagree Batman

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