Finally, Fresh Final Fantasy 7 Remake News
Square delivered their Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary livestream this afternoon, and just like we figured, we got all the news we hoped we’d get. Let’s get to it.
First off, let’s start with what everyone came for: first-ever footage from Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2, or as it will henceforth be known, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. There are some familiar shots here, mainly from Cloud’s backstory, which as anyone who played the original knows, is suspect when it comes to the facts. Tifa already feels it’s fishy. Square thinks it can get this out by “winter” but if we’re just NOW seeing it for the first time, that would have to be some kind of record and we’re skeptical. Square has also revealed there will be three FF7R games in total.
Rumors of a Crisis Core remake have been heating up in recent weeks and….yes, they’re true. At present time imprisoned on the obsolete PSP, the FF7 prequel will be updated with better graphics and republished on everything: PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X and PC. The game uses a unique slot machine mechanic to give Zack special abilities in combat. Zack also chirps out “LATER!” whenever he stabs someone to death, something that will never stop being hilarious to me. Hope they retain that part.
Here’s Ever Crisis, a mobile game that basically retells the FF7 Remake story with less impressive graphics. One clever touch we like is that it uses properly proportioned character models for the battle screens, but chibi figures for the overworld, just like the original did. That’s not something they HAVE to do anymore but it’s cool to see. This is for mobile devices, and may not be out this year, but there WILL be a closed beta test sometime in the next six months.
Finally, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is coming to Steam. In our opinion, it should’ve been there the day the PS5 got it, but…we’re not in charge.
lindseysmathis
June 17, 2022 @ 1:27 pm
What a Bummer! I am expecting Final Fantasy VII Part 2 and All I got is a Mobile port of Part 1 and a remake of Crisis Core. I waited for years for this?
Darkened124
June 17, 2022 @ 1:34 pm
Crisis Core is one of my favorite games of all time! I became a Cloud and Aerith shipper because of it! I thought it will not be remade because I thought they will prioritize Remake part 2. It is a great way to expand Aerith’s role before Sepiroth decides to make a [URL=’https://www.google.com/search?q=Shish+Kabob&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjO6Kv-j7X4AhVWA94KHYHsBNcQBSgAegQIARAy’][B][I]Shish Kabob[/I][/B][/URL] out of her stomach.
Wanda
June 17, 2022 @ 3:07 pm
I am confused, Is this part of the Remake trilogy? Why Remake Crisis Core when they are not done with Remake Part 2 yet?
What about the second game though? In the original, this is the point at which we begin to open up the globe and travel. We move the plot forward by going to different places for scenes, and we receive our first huge flashback. Is that going to be compressed in the game?
ShimynuggetsH20
June 17, 2022 @ 3:14 pm
[USER=41081]@Wanda[/USER] I believe the Crisis Core remake is a filler while people are waiting for episode 2. Crisis Core is set in Midgar so they can use recycled assets. Episode 2 will have a more open world so Imagine all the work needed.
Kyo
June 17, 2022 @ 3:23 pm
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It looks like a remaster more than a remake. Look how similar these pictures frame by frame. They will just add voice acting.
Cescar Delos Reyes
June 19, 2022 @ 4:26 am
They are really milking Midgar dry like a cash cow!
Maw_Marcello
June 20, 2022 @ 3:51 am
I cried like a baby because of this game. It’s the only game I’ve ever cried so hard over. I didn’t anticipate such a well-executed remake to be released so soon, as I expected a Crisis Core remake to follow after episode 3! I can’t wait to see this beautiful yet sad drama again next winter and listen to the great updated soundtracks.
Milady
June 20, 2022 @ 3:54 am
I hope they preserve the original ending but add a different one you can get. Make it difficult so that saving Zack after 15 years of suffering feels worthwhile. I hope the Price of Freedom OST is included in the final battle; I can’t wait for this.
cmoneyspinner
June 22, 2022 @ 6:31 pm
25 years?? WOW! It’s always nice when you get the news you had hoped for. I don’t know much about the FF games. So I don’t know what news I should be hoping for. LOL. I leave that for my kids. But I love the FF music!