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Final Fantasy VII is setting an all new standard of quality for Remakes - Expansive

Final Fantasy VII Remake is wonderful, quite honestly. It still has the famous scenes, classic lines, and pivotal moments that defined the original, but is setting an all new standard of quality for how remakes can and should be treated.

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PhoenixUp1709d ago

This shouldn’t be a standard though. It’s fun that this remake is trying something new, but not every other remake going forward should have to revamp itself to this degree.

That’s been the case for decades now

Army_of_Darkness1708d ago

Yeah the quality and standard for this remake is remarkable however, try to keep in mind how long it's been in development now!
But I can understand why SE is giving FF7 the royal treatment. it is what put Suare on top in America for jrpgs after all.

averagejoe261708d ago (Edited 1708d ago )

It's been in development for the standard amount of time for any new game. 4-5 years is average for AAA games.

Nu1708d ago

Ocarina of Time should be remade to same degree as this one. With voice and motion capture

averagejoe261708d ago

That would be amazing! And much better than BOTW.

Thunder_G0d_Bane1708d ago

If only KOTOR could get this remake treatment.... Its the only game that needs improved visuals they can literally leave all the voice acting as is.

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-Foxtrot1708d ago

*looks at the RE2 remake*

Really?

galmi1708d ago

was gonna mention the same lol

AsunaYuukiTheFlash1708d ago

I love RE2 Remake just as much as you, but FF7R is a different beast when it comes to production value.

starrman19851708d ago

RE2 stayed so faithful to the original, definitely my favourite re-make this gen. As a huge fan of FF7 this re-make worries me that it might be style over substance, I really hope I eat these words though!

averagejoe261708d ago

RE2 is definitely up there as the best Remake so far. I think FF7 just has a much bigger scope so it seems like a more grandiose project.

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Blu3_Berry1708d ago

I feel like Resident Evil 2 Remake did just that. Same with the Ratchet & Clank PS4, Shadow of the Colossus, Crash Bandicoot N'Sane Trilogy, Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

So no, Final Fantasy VII Remake is not setting the standard for remakes when it's been done already.

jaycptza1708d ago

The new standard, no one is taking away from the other games

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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?

ravens5217d 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.

MrNinosan17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

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

ravens5217d 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.

VIK212117d ago (Edited 17d 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...

MrNinosan17d ago

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

ravens5216d ago

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

ravens5216d 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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Barlos17d 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.

Barlos17d ago (Edited 17d 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.

Tapani16d ago

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

Rebel_Scum17d ago

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

I_am_Batman17d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim17d 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_Scum17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

I disagree Batman

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Famitsu Weekly Sales [3/25-3/31] - Princess Peach, Dragon’s Dogma 2 + Winning Post 10 2024 in top 10

Sales ranking announced by Famitsu. This time, we bring you a summary of estimated weekly game software and hardware sales from March 25th to March 31st, 2024.

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ZeekQuattro21d ago

Hardware Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

Switch OLED Model – 42,957 (6,958,780)
PlayStation 5 – 18,272 (4,713,002)
Switch Lite – 8,302 (5,793,705)
Switch – 6,274 (19,755,912)
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 2,574 (746,561)
Xbox Series X – 938 (252,674)
PlayStation 4 – 679 (7,925,339)
Xbox Series S – 438 (306,446)
New 2DS LL (including 2DS) -6 (1,192,906)

VersusDMC21d ago

Rise of the ronin sold twice as much as Dragons Dogma 2 this week...but no articles about that. It's only news if a PS exclusive is being outsold.