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[Hideous Snake]

The introduction scene for the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo has leaked online.

A link to the file server hosting the demo (among files for various other games), the PlayStation Store listing of which leaked last week, was posted by Twitter user @raziel2001. YouTube user Lystrasza was able to install and run the demo, likely on a jailbroken PlayStation 4 (as another Twitter user managed to install it, but was unable to get the demo running). The full game was reportedly also listed in the same file server, but has already been removed.

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Gematsu

 

[Birdo]

Seriously looks next gen.

 

[HarryKS]

Sold their soul to make this. Work of love.

Chills running down my spine.

 

[Vawn]

I can't believe this is actually real.

 

[jshackles]

This is probably my only "day one" game of 2020. I've had it pre-ordered at Amazon since 2015.

 

[Carna]

It's beautiful

 

[Vawn]

This is probably my only "day one" game of 2020. I've had it pre-ordered at Amazon since 2015.

That's nothing. There are people who bought a launch PS3 for Final Fantasy VII Remake.

 

[JordanN]

Seriously looks next gen.

It's not real time though? Judging by the hair quality, it's still a pre-rendered cinematic.

 

[Azelover]

Amazing.

That wide shot of the city is an FMV right? It can't be real time!

 

[DonF]

Looks like it's a video captured in engine. The transition to gameplay is smoooth

 

[SidViscous]

I'm normally quite sceptical when it comes to remaking classics, but with this, I'm uncharacteristically confident that Square Enix is going to pull it off.

Just listening to the interviews, and seeing some of the decisions they've made, it really feels like it's a labour of love for them. I wonder how many members of the dev team grew up playing this game alongside us lot, how many of them cried, or laughed, and if they also get transported right back to 1997 whenever that music kicks in.

Seeing this intro I think it's fair to say a lot of them feel the same way we do.

Can't fucking wait to play it.

 

[mejin]

 

[Northeastmonk]

This reminds me of when Final Fantasy XIII had its demo included with the Japanese Blu-ray of Advent Children. I spent $70 just for that demo.

 

[Fake]

Damn... so good.

 

[wvnative]

I think he used a proxy

 

[Hideous Snake]

This is probably my only "day one" game of 2020. I've had it pre-ordered at Amazon since 2015.

How does it feel to have something pre-ordered for 5 years? They should give you the collector's edition instead...

 

[Enjay]

This is gonna be one of those games that's uberhyped and will then quickly stop being talked about upon launch.

 

[Rat Rage]

It's beautiful

It's absolutely soulless. Typical "after Squaresoft got shit japanese-imagined 10/10 western supermodel character design and artstyle".

 

[Javthusiast]

 

[dDoc]

Looks great, just hope the gameplay matches the looks.

 

[Grinchy]

I guess they finally figured out HD towns. This shit is looking gooood.

 

[mckmas8808]

Was any of that real-time or in-engine?

 

[Pagusas]

Its beautiful... But I already hate some of the changes they made. They ruined the pacing of the intro with that stupid chant in the alley, and the cut to the train happens to abruptly on the fly in past Shinra tower, It lost its energy and impact.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

This is gonna be one of those games that's uberhyped and will then quickly stop being talked about upon launch.

Yes, this is definitely something that will happen to Final Fantasy VII.

 

[Spokker]

Its beautiful... But I already hate some of the changes they made. They ruined the pacing of the intro with that stupid chant in the alley, and the cut to the train happens to abruptly on the fly in past Shinra tower, It lost its energy and impact.

My prediction is that they are going to add a lot of personality to cutscenes that could not be adequately expressed with PS1-era graphics, and these will be hit or miss.

I loved the extended time with Aerith as she gets her flower stepped on. It suggests she's a rare hopeful soul in a city of despair.

But I also fear the cutscenes will be padded with nonsense to make part 1 feel longer and more like a full $60 game.

It'll be hit and miss because we all have different daydreams over what these scenes might look like with modern graphics.

 

[Bwesh]

I can't believe we're really going to experience this in our lifetime.

 

[Hayabusabruh]

It's not real time though? Judging by the hair quality, it's still a pre-rendered cinematic.

The part after that looks almost as good and is real-time. It even shifts into gameplay at the end.

 

[Shizumapower]

Looks amazing. I like this version of Barrett (with all the subtle revisions they have made).

I will buy on the PS4 and rebuy on PS5.... ohhh nooo.......

 

[#Phonepunk#]

When is this demo coming? I want to play

 

[shenmue mugen]

I'll buy it on ps4...and rebuy it on next gen. I'm Square' s bitch

 

[Shin]

Gives me more chills than all the next-gen talks going on (fighting rather)

 

[TyphoonStruggle]

I'll buy it on ps4...and rebuy it on next gen. I'm Square' s bitch

All y'all are pathetic.

 

[Hayabusabruh]

Lol. Looks like I'm going to have to wait a year for the X version

 

[Jtibh]

This is gonna be one of those games that's uberhyped and will then quickly stop being talked about upon launch.

NO

 

[shenmue mugen]

All y'all are pathetic.

I know

 

[Mato]

It looks pretty good but nostalgia is too strong in me, I prefer the original.

 

[mckmas8808]

This is gonna be one of those games that's uberhyped and will then quickly stop being talked about upon launch.

Do you know when FF VII came out?

 

[darkangel-212559]

Need it now. Need it forever. PS4 AND next gen.

It can make sweet, SWEET love to me.

Mmmmmm

 

[Shizumapower]

All y'all are pathetic.

Pathetically awesome.... YALL

Square knows how to make quarterly and yearly budgets.

 

[Shizumapower]

Gotta get out of Midgar with my PS4 copy!

Cloud you forgot about the PS5 and Part 2.............

 

[Rentahamster]

Sweet. Can't wait. The demo at TGS played and felt great.

 

[Hayabusabruh]

CG into gameplay. lol. Game looks ridicuballs!

 

[Caffeine]

 

[Arthursw1]

They could've just done a carbon copy of the original but they are adding and improving on the game, the hype is real

 

[Coflash]

I wish I could get excited for cinematics. Where's the gameplay and exploration?

 

[badblue]

Its beautiful... But I already hate some of the changes they made. They ruined the pacing of the intro with that stupid chant in the alley, and the cut to the train happens to abruptly on the fly in past Shinra tower, It lost its energy and impact.

The quick cuts to the train were part of the original intro. If anything they've given it more personality with the longer bit with Aerith.

 

[xPikYx]

Is this running on ps4?????

 

[sid2vicious]

Beautiful, gives me the feels and bring a tear of happiness to my eye! I love the subtle changes they made, gives everything more life and soul, like when Aeris tries to pick up the flower and the guy steps on it, I can really feel her sorrow, I feel so sad for her!

 

[Kenpachii]

holy shit, this looks straight up next gen. Those cloths that moved so fucking good.

 

[Hideous Snake]

That's not real-time though