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[Breakage]

What about those scenes was too serious in comparison to the original version of those scenes?

I don't know it just doesn't work for me. The realistic art direction doesn't sit well with the dialogue.

 

[Sou Da]

lmao

running through corridors and action combat

this is the rpg that 2015 deserves

They really love that pressed against a wall animation.

 

[Dimitri LH]

At least wait until they reveal they've replaced Aerith with Stella to celebrate.

If it keeps Aerith alive, then I'm game!

*hides from Kagari*

 

[BlazingDarkness]

I really love how the design still has some of the anime styling the original game has! Like how big Cloud's eyes are at the end. This is not just Advent Children, it really is a remake of VII

 

[ravn0s]

Disappointed that it looks to be action based but it still looks great though. I like the updated bombing mission music.

 

[benzy]

 

[RedAssedApe]

Blade Barrett

 

[TheGreatDirector]

CHARACTER SWITCHING

They're even keeping the TPS Prompto had from Versus!

 

[OrionsNebula]

I'm and literally that crying guy they showed at the start of the show! They'll be using my reaction video next time.

Gameplay looks similar to ffxv though, and in a good way love the combat style, and how similar the environments look to the original.

 

[Mr. RHC]

I think I'm interested.

 

[Nattan]

My ATBs

 

[TheDinoman]

So between this and FF15, I guess Nomura is is trying turn the series into an Action RPG kind of fare, huh?

 

[Mortemis]

Nope, next year is XV. 2017 is 20th anniversary so probably then.

I hereby declare 2017 as the year of Nomura. 🙏 Spring 2017 for KH3, Late 2017 for FF7R.

 

[Yarbskoo]

If they threw out the battle system but kept "Midgar Zolom" I'm out.

 

[fader]

PS4 Console debut could mean first day on PC.

have square ever realeased a game day 1 on pc?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

That makes no sense, why would you remake a game if you don't even want to target people who liked the original?

Obviously S-E wants to target people with nostalgia for the original, but I'm sure they want this to appeal to a larger group than that.

 

[Meowster]

I was tepid about the switch to action-RPG but this just looks too amazing to be mad or salty over. Bring it, Emperor King Nomura.

 

[Lilalaunebaer]

wrong thread.

 

[J-Skee]

Square has come full circle. From the original troll announcement last year's PSX, to the remake announcement at E3 this year, to gameplay footage of the remake at this year's PSX with the PC port available now. All of that had to be on purpose.

 

[Gbraga]

Versus XIII/XV with a VII skin...not too surprised honestly. But how much of that was actual gameplay and not target pre-rendered versions of "gameplay"...?

Also random XII hate boners in here makes me sad.

Shit ran at like 15fps, if it was pre-rendered, it would be better.

 

[Infinite]

Barret doesn't look anything like he did.

good.

Barrett serving you all looks

 

[Astral Dog]

Versus XIII/XV with a VII skin...not too surprised honestly. But how much of that was actual gameplay and not target pre-rendered versions of "gameplay"...?

Also random XII hate boners in here makes me sad.

They are using UE4 and it appears far along than most expected.

 

[Shouta]

It looks like Crisis Core without the slots. I'm OK with that. lol

 

[Famassu]

That defend command makes it seem like it might not go full Kingdom Hearts? Maybe just a super-flashy & really fast-paced ATB of sorts with possible AI controlled companions when you aren't in control yourself? So a kind of mix of FFXII & FFXIII?

 

[saltine161]

wow looks amazing they are really going for that Advent Children feel I love it

 

[MadClacker]

Wedge sounded like Badger from Breaking Bad.

 

[Rarijack]

Looks amazing! I do admit to being a little apprehensive about the battle system change. Not that I have an issue with it in any other RPG, it does look quite good but I wonder if playing this without the traditional ATB in FFVII will come as a shock and leave people disappointed. Everything else looks fantastic!

 

[Negator]

Square-Enix want to make a game that'll sell to people who haven't played Final Fantasy VII - or any Final Fantasy before. Otherwise they couldn't justify investing so much money in this. If you want to play the same game you played previously on PS4, you can right now.

I didn't want to play the exact same game, I wanted to play an updated version of the game with new and interesting ways to shake up the turn based mechanics. I didn't want another fucking action RPG.

But whatever. I guess I should just accept that modern AAA gaming has left me behind.

 

[artsi]

lmao

running through corridors and action combat

this is the rpg that 2015 deserves

The original was a corridor game until you got out of Midgar.

 

[diffusionx]

Looks good to me.

 

[Brokun]

Looks like a real-time system with a command menu. Who the hell knows what's going on lol. Is that a limit break gauge or ATB bar below their names??

 

[ElFly]

Ugh they adopted the lame tortured Cloud image from advent children.

Think I will stick to popeye arms FF7, thank you very much.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

But is it actually action based or just really flashy ATB system (like FFXIII)?

What is that gauge?

And why would there be a DEFEND command instead of a button, if it was completely action?

That's just his HP. Look at the ones right next to it.

 

[HigherLevel]

It's been a while since I've really been into RPGs(PS2 days) but between this and FFXV, I think Square may be making a comeback that will bring me back on board.

So many nostalgic feelings watching this. One of the biggest games of my childhood.

 

[Kagari]

They're even keeping the TPS Prompto had from Versus!

Haha, I definitely cried. ;-;

 

[Jarmel]

Guys they were never going to do turn-based especially with Nomura directing.

 

[Sciortino]

Fuck me. GIVE IT TO ME NOW LORD NOMURAAAAAA

 

[BizzyBum]

I did not realize they were switching from turn based combat to action RPG, so now I'm definitely all in on this.

 

[JackelZXA]

I like that, at least this part of the game, cloud's still cool guy and not mopey. It feels like they're keeping what made him cool initially. "I don't care I just want money" kind of attitude.

 

[peronmls]

Yes!!!! Command Menu like kingdom hearts!! I have always wanted to play this game but really disliked the turn base. I am so excited to finally play this!

 

[sleazedroid]

Looks like we'll be able to control our party members unlike FFXV. Very glad to see that.

The animations and skills look beautiful.

 

[Coffee Dog]

That makes no sense, why would you remake a game if you don't even want to target people who liked the original?

Because there are many, many more people that haven't beaten and enjoyed FF7 than there are that had.

 

[Feichaw]

I'm crying. Beautiful. Beautiful.

 

[Frumix]

Well this is what happens when you don't waste years on creating tech that goes nowhere and creating endless art assets with no direction.

 

[DecoReturns]

People get excited to easily.
I've wanted this remake forever but I'm not liking some of the changes.
Also how are they gonna do Barrets swearing?
He talks now

 

[artsi]

That's just his HP. Look at the ones right next to it.

But HP is on that gauge's right side, if I'm not blind?

 

[Zaverious]

Looks like a real-time system with a command menu. Who the hell knows what's going on lol. Is that a limit break gauge or ATB bar below their names??

I think that's to show who is the currently selected character. There is a separate bar for Limit on the right ofthe MP Bar.

Edit: Actually nevermind.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Hopefully "console debut" means PC gets a release near the same time.

 

[batman2million]

MOAR GIFS!

 

[Krabboss]

The graphics and voice acting definitely seem preeeetty unfinished.

The only thing that's a bit strange with the higher fidelity is all those soldiers shooting at Cloud point blank and missing him. The bullets also look like fireworks.