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[ash_ag]

I found a 1080p 4:3 PC screenshot and nearest-neighbour downsampled so the 3D matches the 2D background pixel grid.

Then I manually overlaid the 'high'-res PC speech box.

Oh, that explains it. Really, this is how the character models are meant to be presented. Lightning-aside, they don't stand-out that much, and the level of detail is mostly consistent with the number of pixels.

A Steam version mod that affects resolution contextually -- ie. renders menus and 2D assets in HD, but 3D elements in a lower resolution -- would be nice.

 

[Pagusas]

I found a 1080p 4:3 PC screenshot and nearest-neighbour downsampled so the 3D matches the 2D background pixel grid.

Then I manually overlaid the 'high'-res PC speech box.

Yeah that looks horrible. There is so much disconnect between the characters and the background. the only thing making that scene look even semi-presentable is the darkness of the background, do the same thing at the gold saucer or many other locations and it'll look even more jarring.

I agree with the poster about playing on the VIta, its how I'm doing my replay right now. It looks surprisingly good on the little screen.

 

[Goodacre0081]

only SE could take this long with an 18 year old port. it even had a recent PC port in 2012.

 

[dezzy8]

if we don't buy this port then Square Enix will say that there is not enough interest for the remake and can it.

 

[Haeralis The BRave]

That's good news, I thought Winter sounded ridiculous, since I wanted to replay it soon.

Even still though, this is waaaaay later than it should be.

 

[Goodacre0081]

what is going to be done with the borders created buy the 4:3 aspect ratio? I hope they don't phone this in and have black bars.

 

[TGO]

if we don't buy this port then Square Enix will say that there is not enough interest for the remake and can it.

Nah the Remake is happening regardless, but any chance of VIII and IX being ported with maybe a little more effort put in will be out the window

 

[MomoPufflet]

If it's re-translated I'll buy it for sure.

Yep. The price still are suck but at that point it would be worth it to me.

 

[Pagusas]

what is going to be done with the borders created buy the 4:3 aspect ratio? I hope they don't phone this in and have black bars.

Unless they remake the backgrounds they'll have to have them.

 

[ban25]

only SE could take this long with an 18 year old port. it even had a recent PC port in 2012.

Seems like the hold up here is DotEMU.

 

[deranged_666]

Considering I purchased the original black labeled PSX disc version for $50 not all that long ago, I don't find $15.99 to be all that unreasonable. Totally worth the convenience of not having my space heater PS3 turned on for hours, or digging my PS2 out of the closet. Day one for me.

 

[Synless]

So does this version actually have an updated localization or is that rumor?

 

[XpopcornX]

"Spring"

 

[Arkeband]

edit: I'm dumb.

 

[YianGaruga]

So does this version actually have an updated localization or is that rumor?

We pretty much know nothing about this version.

 

[Kriken]

Winter 2015 now apparently

Update: Square Enix has responded to our inquiry regarding the Final Fantasy VII PlayStation 4 port. Unfortunately, the date the company listed is incorrect.

"We can confirm that the published release date for this title is incorrect," a representative told us via email. "As discussed at this year’s E3, Final Fantasy VII will be ported to the PlayStation 4 in Winter 2015. The pricing has already been announced last December to be set at $15.99."

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

[stargateheaven]

So not october?

 

[TheSeks]

A port of a port?

Of course, of course, of course, of course.

But those trophies/achievements though! You can't get those in the PSX version on PSN!

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

"the price is very high"
"I'll buy it anyway lol"

Well that's why the prices are so high.

 

[Gentleman Jack]

Mastering all Materia isn't that bad, actually. I did it in the PS version to get copies of the Master Summon, Magic etc, Materia and while it does take grinding, it's really not all that long when you know how. (Movers in the Northern Crater, triple AP weapons and double AP armour). The money one might take a while, but they might port over the booster from the PC version and from there it's just a matter of selling mastered All materia to fill her up.

If Materia Master requires mastered Enemy Skills materia then this could prove difficult to people playing without a guide, there are missable enemy skills and if you've waited until you can fly to the final dungeon to get it you might be completely SOL.

Max gil is ez peasy tho

 

[Verano]

The price is affordable however $9.99 would've been a better price. I've never played FF7 pc port so might as well get it

 

[danthefan]

I don't want this.
I don't have time to play this.
I don't really have enough money for this.

But I'm going to buy it anyway

 

[Sorta Maximus]

Why this version when the remake is coming?

 

[Reset]

Why this version when the remake is coming?

Because the remake will hopefully be an action rpg. ))

 

[Gentleman Jack]

Why this version when the remake is coming?

Because FF fans will never stop buying FF7

 

[Roxas]

Why this version when the remake is coming?

because the remake is 1000 years away

 

[Fdkn]

... yes. Nearest neighbor on a 88" screen is going to be nasty as hell and nothing but raw pixels spewed everywhere. Put that ontop of clean HD geomtry (no matter how simple it is) and it will look like complete crap. I'm not saying its good, or desired, I'm saying its better than the shit they are trying to use.

I wish your eyes good luck if you intend to play this release on a 88" TV

 

[NotEasy]

I'll wait for a sale,just like FFX HD too price.

 

[Shift Breaker]

If Materia Master requires mastered Enemy Skills materia then this could prove difficult to people playing without a guide, there are missable enemy skills and if you've waited until you can fly to the final dungeon to get it you might be completely SOL.

Max gil is ez peasy tho

Good point, forgot about Enemy Skill. It probably requires it, I can only imagine Underwater being the only materia not to, if only because it doesn't level up like other materia.

I hate missable trophies in large games.

 

[Nerokis]

Why this version when the remake is coming?

...are people seriously thinking the remake is going to make the original obsolete?

"You guys know they released a new Psycho movie with Vince Vaughn, right? Why bother with the Hitchcock version?"

 

[nemisis0]

Winter 2015 now apparently



http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Ah would of been a great birthday present for myself what a way to ruin it.

 

[Concept17]

Will buy for 4th time.

Gonna be 5 with the remake. True love. <3<3<3

 

[TheSlySoul]

Lol, SE bumped the price. I mean, on PSN is 10€, on PC is 13€, on PS4 will be 16€? Each time SE re-release this, the price goes 3€ up.

I consider it the "Square-Enix" mobile tax. Any game you release has to be around $18 on mobile.

 

[Joey Ravn]

Of course, of course, of course, of course.

But those trophies/achievements though! You can't get those in the PSX version on PSN!

It's actually a port of a port of a port.

PSX > PC > PS4.

 

[Mr. Nice_Guy]

"the price is very high"
"I'll buy it anyway lol"

Well that's why the prices are so high.

What I came here to say. I appreciate Final Fantasy fans I do, and I'm a pretty big one myself, but it's this attitude that causes SE to screw us on prices.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

Let's see...
$16 for the greatest game of all time that I play at least once a year and still brings me to tears.

I spent $16 on lunch yesterday.

Is it too much?

 

[giancarlo123x]

Let's see...
$16 for the greatest game of all time that I play at least once a year and still brings me to tears.

I spent $16 on lunch yesterday.

Is it too much?

The hell you eat for lunch? That's expensive!

 

[dickroach]

FF7 port better come with chips

 

[Son Of D]

The hell you eat for lunch? That's expensive!

Half an Italian meal?

In all seriousness, I'd probably get this if it were like, £7.99. Maybe waiting for a sale would work.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

The hell you eat for lunch? That's expensive!

I had the special fried rice, roast pork with dry noodle and shang tung chicken.

 

[Windforce]

Shamefully, so am I.

Yes. Gotta get this Platinum.

 

[disastermouse]

Unrelated, but is it sad that I'm excited that this is coming to iOS so I can steal a few minutes to play FFVII at work if it gets slow?

 

[jett]

Out of curiosity, what's the framerate cap on the Steam version?

 

[Corpekata]

Out of curiosity, what's the framerate cap on the Steam version?

It varies.

60-menus
32 (for whatever reason)-field
15-battles and FMV

 

[jett]

It varies.

60-menus
32 (for whatever reason)-field
15-battles and FMV

lol just like the PS1 game? What complete garbage of a port.

 

[The Praiseworthy]

The hell you eat for lunch? That's expensive!

I had launch 2 days ago for 31.5$.

16$ is really not that much at all.. I spend more on dessert.

But I think your post were a joke post !

 

[Naudi]

Yeah I'll buy it for sure. I spent 60$ on a FFXV demo so what the hell lol. Guess I'm a sucker for FF, hopefully the remake isn't 199$.

 

[AuthenticM]

I'm currently playing the Steam version. Is there any way to use the D-pad instead of the stick ? Because as it is, the D-pad does not work at all. I am forced to use the stick in the menus, which is very shitty. I have tried remapping the stick to the d-pad in the software that lets me use the Dualshock 4 on my PC, but it doesn't work. The game does not let me remap the stick.

Help ?

 

[StrongBlackVine]

Yeah I'll buy it for sure. I spent 60$ on a FFXV demo so what the hell lol. Guess I'm a sucker for FF, hopefully the remake isn't 199$.

The Collector's Edition will be....and I will gladly pay it!

 

[Naudi]

The Collector's Edition will be....and I will gladly pay it!

Yeah me too lol. I really want a special edition PS4. This game could easily cost me 500$+