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One Exchange in Final Fantasy VII Remake That Shows Just How Bad the Dialogue Can Get

They really need to tone down the swearing in Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Snookies121832d ago (Edited 1832d ago )

The original had quite a lot of swearing. They were censored, but there regardless. It's nothing new, and I'm glad they're keeping it that way. Besides, they're just prepping us for Cid's entrance. The man needs his tea after all.

naruga1832d ago (Edited 1832d ago )

to be honest i like a toned down swearing BUT NOT censored when it is needed (aka nervous characters ike Cid or Barrett or explicit like Corneo s probably dialogue).......for example in Cid s occasion must leave it intact , but having continuously Barrett swearing with no reason degrades the aesthetic of the game and the specific character ..one same (and bad )example was that abysmal black character in Killzone 2 where i could literally smash my TV whenever he spoke

Mr Pumblechook1832d ago (Edited 1832d ago )

Here we go, the US 'gaming' websites with their agenda to attack games with content they don't like so that developers are forced to change it.

If you don't like it, don't buy it. I want the game and I don't want no cry-babies telling me what isn't allowed in the games I play.

NarutoFox1832d ago

@Mr Pumblechook

This comment is hilarious 😁

NecrumOddBoy1832d ago (Edited 1832d ago )

Caty McCarthy is a former freelance writer whose work has appeared in Kill Screen, VICE, The AV Club, Kotaku, Polygon, and IGN. <- NUFF SAID

@Pumble, USGAMER... Not "US" gaming. There are many good ones, just most don't live on the 'left' side of the country.

Babadook71831d ago (Edited 1831d ago )

Here’s the quote that triggered US Gamer...

“"You really hear that?" Cloud coldy responds. "Damn straight I do." And here's the kicker: a deadpan, "Get help," which enrages Barrett. Cloud at the start of Final Fantasy 7 rightfully sucks as he always has; he strikes me as the sort of person who throws plastic into non-recycling trash cans and doesn't take global warming seriously”

Wut?

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Neonridr1832d ago

define quite a lot? I am replaying it on Switch and I think I have seen Barrett make a few gestures that could be interpreted as swearing, but no other character to this point has said anything like that.

rainslacker1831d ago

I wasn't aware that swearing was a problem nowadays. I know people love finding a reason to shame others for accepting such things, but this is a stretch. There's more dialogue in this game, but most of what we saw was in game during battles. Given Barrets personality, there was nothing out of character, nor was there anything that offended me, because everything he said is in the common English vernacuar which you can hear daily, whether one likes it or not.

Pozzle1832d ago

There was lots of swearing in the original game too, but it was censored for laughs. But it makes sense that AVALANCHE doesn't have the cleanest language, because they are terrorists who are very passionate about their cause. Barrett gets emotional about the planet being destroyed. He's a passionate guy!

As for the complaint about the corny language...I can live with that! FFVII always had some pretty screwball dialogue and jokes. How is Cloud telling Barrett to "get help" for hearing the planet's cries any worse than Cloud saying Barret looks like a "bear wrapped in a marshmallow"?

MeteorPanda1832d ago

The crowd cheered at "lets mosey"" ffs. We accept ff7 for all its flaws lol

Pozzle1831d ago

Haha exactly! There's lots of great, cheesy dialogue in FFVII. It's part of the game's charm! I'd hate for the remake to take itself too seriously when the original game had so much comedy and weird moments.

robtion1831d ago

They should just include an option in settings to beep the swearing, for those who want it. Sunset Overdrive did it and it can be pretty funny.

I personally couldn't care less about swearing but I have young children so it makes it easier to play with them around if there is a no swearing option.

AK911832d ago

The swearing is fine quit your whining

Obelisk921832d ago

It's not even that much swearing. This wasn't supposed to fit 3 years old.

Snookies121831d ago

If you're an adult, I'm pretty sure you can handle a few swear words.

FalconofLucis981831d ago

The swearing just makes me love the game even more

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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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M3talDiamond13d ago (Edited 13d 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 :(

Babadook711d 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?

shadowT11d ago (Edited 11d ago )

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

M3talDiamond11d 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

M3talDiamond11d ago (Edited 11d 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.

Babadook711d ago (Edited 11d 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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shadowT11d ago

GOTY contender got even better!

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MeteorPanda43d 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.

Hofstaderman42d ago

Two words, one accessory....Safety Bit

MeteorPanda42d 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?

ravens5269d 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.

MrNinosan69d ago (Edited 69d ago )

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

ravens5269d 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.

VIK212168d ago (Edited 68d 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...

MrNinosan68d ago

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

ravens5268d ago

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

ravens5268d 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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Barlos69d 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.

Barlos69d ago (Edited 69d 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.

Tapani68d ago

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

Rebel_Scum69d ago

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

I_am_Batman69d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim69d 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_Scum69d ago (Edited 69d ago )

I disagree Batman

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