Opinion: Is a Multi-Part Release For Final Fantasy VII Really a Bad Thing?

Shortly after the trailer was revealed Square-Enix released a statement explaining how Final Fantasy VII would be a multi-part series.

While we initially had a negative view on this matter, after some thought we see what Square-Enix is going for. Releasing the Final Fantasy VII remake in episodic installments will allow gamers to get their hands on the game faster than if the game came in a complete package.

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[JKSimmons]

Hmm, I think I need more information from Square Enix before I can really have a full opinion on this. All the same, I am excited for the remake in general.

[Hoffmann]

As long as we don't know many more details this question can't be answered I believe.

- How big will each game or episode be?
- Will new story details be added?
- Will Crisis Core as example be a part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake?
- Will decisions by the player change the story (yay lets save Aerith or not recruit Yuffie at all) and will these decisions change the story in the following episodes?

Sorry but I don't see the sense in asking the article headline question before these questions are answered. How a couple of bloggers on big gaming sites reacted overly negative to the announcement was quite damaging for themselfes and these websites I think. After reading some of these articles I got the impression that they wrote what they wrote them for popularity and clicks.

[BitbyDeath]

As long as the segmentation is only story related and does not impact world map traversal then I'm all for it.

[Pozzle]

Yeah, my main worry is that we might only get the major parts of the game in an episodic release, while the smaller stuff (side-quests, world map traversal, minor scenes, etc) gets cut out. I hope the remake isn't just "FFVII: The cliffnotes version"

[averagejoe26]

While I agree with you there, it has already been stated that the remake is going to have more content than the original game...not less.

So, I think we can find some solace in that at least.

[-Foxtrot]

Yes

Lets stop trying to sugar coat it because we've been for the game for so long

All we wanted was a simple remake of the original and now they are doing this, this and that with it...trying to over complicate it.

[Hoffmann]

But maybe not everyone of us wanted a simple remake of it?

I mean using the technology and possibilities of today sounds like a good thing to me. Would love to see many story elements from the other FFVII games and maybe even Advent Children being included into a big new FFVII series.

[neocores]

I dont understand? If cyber is working on it why are they doing parts. I wont buy it till a compete edition comes out

[averagejoe26]

Who says there's going to be a complete edition?

There might be a bundle on sale about 10 years from now when all of the games are of out ala the Mass Effect Trilogy on the ps store.

Not sure there is a "complete" edition for games that have installments other than what I mentioned.

[phoenixwing]

At first I wasn't happy with the decision to split it up. However, if that's the way they feel is best, then i'll wait until the final product releases and judge it then.

[Gambit_the_White]

I have no problem with it, personally. The decision was made because they don't want to cut any of the content from the original game. The original was MASSIVE, and remaking it from the ground up with today's technology is a huge undertaking. To fit it all in a single game is not really possible. By doing this, they will give us multiple full-length RPG games that will give us all of the original's content and more. I have no complaints with that, I don't see how any of the true VII fans should.

[averagejoe26]

Exactly. Thank you for having a rational, logical brain.

[xReDeMpTiOnx]

It's too early for people to start freaking out, people now a days are so quick to jump the gun and get so butt hurt.

We hardly know any details on how it's to be split so why worry until things are actually clear.

Who knows maybe one part would be base ff7 and the next part covers crisis core we DONT KNOW and on the flip side maybe one episode ends when aeris dies which would
Blow but once again WE DONT KNOW.

Worry when things are clear

[Pathogenic]

No. I've been a big Final Fantasy fan since I got my first Playstation in 1996 and this is falling apart every time Square Enix announces something about the game.

First off, If your a true Final Fantasy fan then you would realize that this isn't the game we played in 1996. The game we played in 1996 defined what an RPG should be.

I am so sick of this company ruining masterpieces such as this. But who is too blame. Them or Us? I say "US" And you know what we started all this by asking them to remake the game. Now your pissed because they gave in and they decided to change everything about the battle system right down to this crap called "Episodes" that you will pay for when available.

It's absolutely our faults for this happening. For me I am disappointed beyond belief. At first I was extremely happy because of the trailer that ended the Sony show at E3. Then more news came to light with the battle system being replaced. I wasn't okay with it in the beginning and then I thought "Oh maybe it will be good" Then at PSX 2015 the cold news came about.

"It will be divided into Episodes so we can deliver more content instead of releasing a short game" Really? Unbelievable in my mind. Honestly I don't have words to explain how stupid this crap is. Further more all I really wanted is for them to release a complete game. Just a complete game.

For everyone that played the game all those years ago you should ask yourself this "Why in Gods name would you support a masterpiece being butchered to death? Why would you ruin the masterpiece that set the bar all those years ago for RPG's? Why are you letting them alter the game and divide the game into pieces to buy?

I'm sorry that all we fans asked for was the original game with better graphics so we can revisit our childhood memories. Not give us crappy ports and redo the game completely. I'm ashamed of Square Enix and what they've become. After Squaresoft changed names it's been all down hill. The only games I did enjoy was Final Fantasy 10 & 10-2 and 14 from Square Enix. The rest were Squaresoft. What does that say about the company now.

I can finally have closure about the game that isn't 1996 Final Fantasy VII. I'm done with Square Enix. Bring back Squaresoft and the original developers that knew how to make a Final Fantasy game.

[averagejoe26]

They've already confirmed it's not in episodes.

Quite a shame you wasted your time ranting over false information.

Also, speak for yourself. FF7 is my favorite game of all time and turn based rpgs are my favorite genre of video game...and guess what? I think the remake looks amazing.

Sorry you feel this way, bud. Do some more research and find another game to play while a lot of us enjoy this.

[ninsigma]

What's a true final fantasy fan??
What defines what an rpg should be?? I hope you're not referring to turn based/atb combat.

"this isn't the game we played in 1996"
Good. Ff7 was my favourite game but if it was to be remade the exact same way it wouldn't work. Just prettying up the graphics with remastered sound track and maybe some voices would have been a terrible way of doing this.

[Medievalwaffles]

I hope its like when you have to change discs or atleast close to that as possible

The original game had three right?

[Perjoss]

My initial reaction is that its a terrible idea, but to be fair we dont have any solid details on stuff like how many parts and the pricing of each part, so all comments and reactions at this point are kind of pointless.

[averagejoe26]

+100000 bubbles

(I can only do one but I get excited when I see logic and reason used on this site)

[ninsigma]

Yeah I woke up Monday morning and checked n4g and saw the dualshockers article and was nooooo don't ruin it, this is terrible! But there's no point being worried about it just yet. We don't know enough. If they say they're going to deliver in bite size chunks then I'll be complaining with the rest of em. They've already said each release will have loads of content so I'm not too worried.

[DivineAssault]

If executed properly with reasonable pricing, YES.. I would love a bigger game with more locations to visit.. Yuffie & Vincent having deeper stories also they might connect crisis core & advent children.. The original was 60+ hrs, i hope this exceeds that gameplay wise.. Not puffed up cutscenes..

[ninsigma]

Until I know what content is on each release, I'll refrain from making judgements. I'd hate to jump the gun and then look stupid if it's announced to be some great stuff.

[hcfsimon]

I dont care how many episodes there will be, as long you release them all together im ok with it. I will kill you if you make me wait for a year between episodes!!