![]() Instead, I’d liken it more to the first novel in a fantasy series, with a satisfying story arc that works in a self-contained capacity – even if there is obviously more to come. ![]() At no point did it feel “episodic”, like it was holding back the good stuff for later entries. It took me 31 hours to beat the story on Normal, while stopping to complete roughly half the side quests. I want to stress, however, that this first part is a full game in its own right. We’ve known for a long time that this re-telling will span several instalments allowing the developers to fill out the original story with brand new content. It’s important to get out of the way, for those who aren’t yet aware, that this isn’t a remake of Final Fantasy VII in its entirety. That’s why it brings me so much joy – and honestly, more than a tiny bit of relief – to say that Square Enix have done this classic proud. That’s a lot for this game to shoulder, especially coupled with a roller coaster history of fans yearning for a remake to exist in the first place. The influence of the 1997 original cannot be understated: it brought a celebrated genre to the mainstream in the West while remaining a dearly beloved entry in that genre’s most prestigious franchise. That was five years ago, and at last I got to sit down and spend a week playing through Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4. Final Fantasy VII was getting a remake, and the standing ovation showed how two decades of waiting can bring a fanbase to tears of joy. And in 90 minutes that saw the reveal of The Last Guardian, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Shenmue III, it was the re-introduction of gaming’s most talked-about JRPG that stole the show. It was one of those magical moments in gaming – one where every announcement felt like it had years of anticipation bubbling away in forums and group chats, accentuating their impact when they finally landed and taking everyone’s breath away. I remember Sony’s 2015 E3 press conference like it was yesterday. Reviews // 14th Apr 2020 - 3 years ago // By Harry Fritsch Final Fantasy VII Remake Review ![]()
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