Final Fantasy Producer on Remaster Appeal: "Classics Never Go Out of Style"

The classic RPG franchise's executive producer, Shinji Hashimoto, explains the series' enduring popularity, the company's "respectful" approach to classic games and a gives a hint on the 'Final Fantasy VII Remake.'

[kalkano]

"I want to approach our future plans, which of course include the Final Fantasy VII Remake, in hopes that the players who love the originals will love the remakes as well."

We'll know if he actually means that by the presence or absence of a Turn-Based mode.

[-Foxtrot]

Yeah like it's one thing to change a few things about the turn base combat but to completely change or revamp it into something different

Persona 5 shows turn based can still be done

[NapalmSanctuary]

I've totally forgotten about the remake. Without the heart of Sakaguchi, FF is a dead franchise in my eyes.

[Jaypi03]

I think the opposite. I think it's a good time to be a FF fan, as we get new blood taking risk with the franchise.

[NapalmSanctuary]

As if Sakaguchi didn't take risks. The big difference between Sakaguchi and the new blood is that Sakachi had a level of independence from the suits. He had more freedom to pursue his vision. As to where every FF since his departure stinks of corporate interference, creative confusion and design by committee.

[Atom666]

I just think Square needs to remember when they said no remakes of VII until they make modern FF better than their past games.

https://www.eurogamer.net/a...

I know I'm still waiting...