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[caffeware]

What about if Barret's glasses are the accessory Silver Glasses?

 

[Aselith]

I expect Tifa to look pretty much exactly like this.

What was wrong with Cloud? Bro missed out.

 

[the_batman]

This is true, but western Barret has a certain... charm, I guess you call it, haha. Same with Cid.

true. and omg, if they change Cid i will self immolate.

 

[PBalfredo]

true. and omg, if they change Cid i will self immolate.

if you do that then you can't

sit down

and drink your goddamn tea!

 

[McNum]

I hope they keep some of the good bad translated lines in the English version. Cloud needs to say "Let's mosey!" and get called on how lame that is before the final battle. And I almost want Cid to swear like a sailor, but have censor beeps on it to do the $%&# effect.

The translation errors that cause misunderstandings need to go, of course

 

[MCD]

Hope they go for full character customization. Different outfits, accessories..etc.

 

[Ravek]

I expect Tifa to look pretty much exactly like this.

This.

Can't wait to the Bahamut (all 3), and Hojo, and Chocobos....and snowboarding.

 

[Golnei]

Hope they go for full character customization. Different outfits, accessories..etc.

It'd be nice, but I'm not expecting it due to how rare it is for equipment to have visual representation in non-job system/MMO FFs. I'd be happy if they just have accessories show up on the ingame models and provide DLC costumes.

 

[Dennis]

I expect Tifa to look pretty much exactly like this.

See this is the perfect Tifa for some Netflix and chill.

 

[Seven Force]

It's a minor cosmetic detail, but I hope they retain every weapon having an unique design that appears when equipped. I think the series has kinda cheapened out on that in recent entries.

 

[Hexa]

It's a minor cosmetic detail, but I hope they retain every weapon having an unique design that appears when equipped. I think the series has kinda cheapened out on that in recent entries.

That was the case for all of the FFXIII games though (most recent comparable entry), so I think they're still pretty adamant about doing it.

 

[Golnei]

That was the case for all of the FFXIII games though.

The original XIII had a lot of palette swapped weapons, though. I think Lightning only had something like 4 sword models, and even then; they were all very similar.

 

[leatherhat]

Cloud could use some more bulk and his face should be more handsome. I love everyone else though.

 

[Via Purifico]

We are forgetting one important question.

Will they keep the frog status ailement when they turn into frogs and fight as them.

Might be left out but it would be hilarious.

 

[Squire]

Didn't they mention something about that? Like something about them wanting to make the Remake like Advent Children in some way?

They said that's their benchmark for the fidelity of the characters and the fighting. Kitase says in the interview video from PSX they want the real-time models to look that good.

 

[PBalfredo]

I bet you Barret's sunglasses are just going to be there for the early Midgard scenes when he's got a gruff, distant leader thing going on. Later where he becomes more personable towards Cloud, he'll probably lose them.

 

[Aselith]

I bet you Barret's sunglasses are just going to be there for the early Midgard scenes when he's got a gruff, distant leader thing going on. Later where he becomes more personable towards Cloud, he'll probably lose them.

SO you're saying their making Barrett tsundere and we can have gay relationships in this one?

 

[Trojita]

SO you're saying their making Barrett tsundere and we can have gay relationships in this one?

I take it you didn't take Barrett to Gold Saucer?

 

[CHC]

I bet you Barret's sunglasses are just going to be there for the early Midgard scenes when he's got a gruff, distant leader thing going on. Later where he becomes more personable towards Cloud, he'll probably lose them.

I agree with all of this except "Midgard."

 

[Falk]

I think the designs could, with the difference of a few years (in-universe) and way too much fighting, transition into the AC designs, which is all kinds of cool.

Take Barret for example. People change clothes and hairstyles all the time (especially over the course of a few years) but the tattoo remains the same.

I would expect Tifa to have the less awkward proportions a-la AC than balloons-jiggling-all-over of classic FF7.

 

[Phoenixus]

I wonder if Cloud might gradually bulk up slightly over the course of the game? This is the point in the story where he'd have

Spoiler

only just come out of that Mako coma after being carried for a year

, it'd make sense that he looks malnourished and skinny.

 

[mysteriousmage09]

I agree with all of this except "Midgard."

Midgard.....hmmm

 

[SolVanderlyn]

I wonder if Cloud might gradually bulk up slightly over the course of the game? This is the point in the story where he'd have

Spoiler

only just come out of that Mako coma after being carried for a year

, it'd make sense that he looks malnourished and skinny.

Two years later

I wouldn't get your hopes up.

He's not unrealistically skinny, I have to disagree there. There are real people who look like that who aren't bulimic or anorexic.

 

[Phoenixus]

Two years later


He's not unrealistically skinny, I have to disagree there. There are real people who look like that who aren't bulimic or anorexic.

Hmm, I suppose. Maybe it's just the lighting that makes him look a bit sickly? Something's off there.

 

[OmegaDL50]

Yeah, clouds always been skinny.

Yeah his twig like arms always somewhat shattered the illusion of being able to carry that huge lunk of metal he uses for a weapon.

On and by the way, Every single time I see you post on these boards, your avatar man.

You got this playing in my head when I see a post from you http://www.rpgamer.com/games/chrono/ct/sounds/wav/timegate.wav

 

[Seven Force]

The original XIII had a lot of palette swapped weapons, though. I think Lightning only had something like 4 sword models, and even then; they were all very similar.

Yeah. For example, I think Lightning's Lionheart and Ultima Weapons were palette swaps of each other, with Omega Weapon being a slightly redesigned version of the latter. I can't speak for XII, but it even goes as far back as X, where there's really only 5 or so weapon designs for each character outside their initial and ultimate weapons.

With Nomura being in charge of this though, I'm hopeful that it'll retain the design variety, especially considering the KH games manage to pull it off on a regular basis.

 

[OmegaDL50]

With Nomura being in charge of this though, I'm hopeful that it'll retain the design variety, especially considering the KH games manage to pull it off on a regular basis.

Well Nomura was the original character designer for even FF7 back in 1997...So I think he can do justice to the designs he created originally to begin with.

 

[Shamdeo]

Really curious to see how Red XIII plays in the remake. Only canine "action combat" characters I could think of are Amaterasu and Wolf Link.

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I want to pet him.

 

[artsi]

When I thought Nomura finally has got over his "belt & buckle age", here comes Barret.

 

[The Last One]

When I thought Nomura finally has got over his "belt & buckle age", here comes Barret.

It's more realistic than the original art =p

 

[injurai]

Really curious to see how Red XIII plays in the remake. Only canine "action combat" characters I could think of are Amaterasu and Wolf Link.

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I want to pet him.

I love those big paws.

 

[artsi]

It's more realistic than the original art =p

Yeah and I don't think it's bad, personally. He looks cool.
But still good fuel for that old meme, lol.

 

[george_us]

All of the character designs so far are incredible imo. Still very faithful to the original designs. My hype for this game is through the roof.

 

[Meowster]

Barrett's changes are amazing.

 

[show me your skeleton]

i really wonder how they'll handle a lot of the original, it really is a weird game. is the crossdressing going to be in it? the haunted house enemies? cait sith and red xiii?

 

[Godcannon]

I think the designs look great, very faithful to the OG, which couldn't be more important to me. Square Enix, a company I was on the verge of protesting and boycotting forever, have recaptured my faith and given me everything I've ever wanted. I couldn't be more proud of them and it seems like it all began when they changed management. Even my friend, who hates anything Final Fantasy, said that he is now interested in this Remake, and that is a testament to what SE have done for the franchise.
There is so much more I'm looking forward to in this game it's ridiculous.
-RedXIII
-Vincents Limits
-Minigames
-Remastered music.

Mother of freaking pearl.

 

[muteki]

Can't wait to see what they do with Scarlet, Heidigger, and Elena.

 

[Rad-]

There's something off with Cloud. I dunno if it's the lighting but he basically looks like Prompto from FF15 in some shots.

Barret looks gud.

 

[Boomshaw]

Im seeing a lot of questions of what this summon will look like, and that summon. I honestly, cannot see them implementing all the summons. I reckon we'll maybe get around 10.

 

[kaitain19]

Not sure why so many people has a problem with Cloud's physique. Isn't he supposed to be inhumanly strong due to the effects of Mako? I don't think how big his muscles are even matter at this point.

 

[JaseMath]

Am I the only one who gets Eminem vibes from Cloud's look? Not saying it's a bad thing, just saying is all...

 

[KeyChainDude]

They did a wonderful job with these models, they are so faithful to the originals, and yet feel so fresh. I'm really impressed!

 

[Megalosaro]

What was wrong with Cloud? Bro missed out.

What are you talking about. That was his main love interest in the game. He cannon fucked her.

 

[Zambatoh]

you're talking about a game with enemies such as these:

That rabbit looks like he's ready to cut-a-bitch. I'm curious to see what the ViiR version is gonna look like.

 

[Kieli]

Cloud x Jesse.

Hope they don't kill her off in this one.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

I didn't notice any of these changes other than Barret wearing shades. I wonder if they're going to keep Barret and Cid's cussing censored, but I think on a few occassions they slipped some in in the original.

I hope Cloud has a choice of basically cosplaying Lightning for the cross dressing scene.

 

[Caronte]

I didn't like the facial animations (they looked really poor for being Square Enix), but I don't have any complaints about the designs.

 

[Mediking]

The only change I would want to see for Tifa is give her more muscle mass. Everyone else has guns and swords, but her weapon in the game is punching. She needs to be Korra-level jacked.

Yeah!!!! Just give her more muscle tone and she'll look purrfect!

 

[Alfredo]

Barret is my favorite character in FF7, and I'm not a huge fan of the sunglasses. Seems super cheesy (yes, I know I'm talking about a "Mr. T" clone), especially wearing them at night.

...But maybe they rewrote the story so that

Spoiler

he's also been exposed to the same Mako/Jenova injection process as SOLDIER, and he's wearing the sunglasses to hide the Mako in his eyes...and now Barret is a Sephiroth clone, too! AND HE'S THE REAL MAIN CHARACTER.

I'd be okay with that, lol.

 

[AwakenedCloud]

Guys, the reason Cloud's so skinny is that he's still missing the other 34/35 soldier.

Edit: On a more serious note, I do want Cloud's arms to be beefed up a bit before release.

Alternate costumes, or better yet customizable costumes, are also welcome additions. It's all but guaranteed that alt costumes will either be unlockable or DLC, but looking at the long picture fans will mod stuff like this into the PC version in no time.

Honestly I'm expecting a turn based mod to be out within 5 years of release, and that possibility excites me to no end.