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Final Fantasy VII Remake: Like trying to raise the dead

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"Square-Enix has been fielding petitions for the game’s remake ever since releasing a tech demo for the PS3 showcasing the game’s iconic opening on the new technology.

No game has ever been called to be remade with such fervor, nor sparked such controversy.

Opinions vary widely. Some pine openly for the game to be re-released, others express concerns, or outright opposition to the idea.

As is often the case, the devil here is in the details."

gaminoz4519d ago

I debate the same way with Eternal Darkness. Do I really want it remade...will it spoil the memories?

I really wish Silicon Knights hadn't experimented with Too Human and instead did at least one sequel. Look at the job cuts they've had now.

Sequels or remakes are not the gaming answer as we need new Ips, but they do fund them...

StraightPath4519d ago

Seriously why a remake? With remakes these days a norm with hd makeovers are devs running out of ideas?why not a new ff good as 7 leave 7 be. Remains a legend forever.

gaminoz4519d ago

I'm still on the fence.

Still, as long as I have a console that is backwards compatible (or the original console working) I can revisit the games, even if they aren't HD.

It's very important the new consoles are backwards compatible, I think, just for the ability to go back and play some games. It may not be often, but it is still worth it.

oli4519d ago

i don't see what the big deal is with remaking it. if you don't want it remade, then don't play it, there is a psn version. if you want it remade, then we can only hope for that day.

BadCircuit4519d ago

There are so many remakes these days, can't anybody come up with a new idea?

Lord_Sloth4519d ago

The endless horde of shooters says "Hi".

Honestly an actual remake of a game (not counting an HD re-release) would be a nice change. Especially if it's of a game that was as awesome as FFVII was.

NeXXXuS4519d ago

To remake or not to remake. That is the question.
Probably not. The original was enough to make very good memories. Think I'll play it again when I fly back to Florida.

Steelz4ever4519d ago

they should just make VII for the the Vita

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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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Cacabunga1d 18h ago

Yes Tonberry is terrifying..

MeteorPanda1d 18h 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.

Hofstaderman1d 15h ago

Two words, one accessory....Safety Bit

MeteorPanda1d 11h 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?

ravens5228d 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.

MrNinosan28d ago (Edited 28d ago )

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

ravens5227d 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.

VIK212127d ago (Edited 27d 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...

MrNinosan27d ago

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

ravens5227d ago

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

ravens5227d 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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Barlos28d 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.

Barlos28d ago (Edited 28d 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.

Tapani27d ago

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

Rebel_Scum28d ago

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

I_am_Batman28d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim28d 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_Scum27d ago (Edited 27d ago )

I disagree Batman

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