For over a decade, Final Fantasy 7 Remake was an enigma. Now, the game is only days away from hitting keep shelves-what a time to be alive for the fans.
The game's declaration at E3 2015 was followed by years of mystery. Square Enix confirmed the game off nicely for the first time at E3 2019, and we've in view that been dealt with to a regular drip of new data and teasing trailers. But nonetheless, there still has plenty of unanswered questions.
For over a decade, Final Fantasy 7 Remake turned into an enigma. Now, the game is simply days faraway from hitting keep shelves-what a time to be alive.
If you haven't played the game ever or weren't around at the time of its 1997 release, you may be asking these questions.
What's the deal with Final Fantasy 7?
Final Fantasy is the most famous RPG franchise ever, and seven is the maximum well-known Final Fantasy ever. The game sold 11 million units, according to publisher Square Enix, making it the highest-selling game in the franchise. For reference, 2016's Final Fantasy 15, which changed into a big success, stands at around 8.4 million shipped. Final Fantasy was additionally a wreck hit among critics, preserving a 9.2 score on Metacritic. GameSpot gave it a 9.5 upon launch.
Final Fantasy 7 was a technological masterclass in 1997. Cinematic cutscenes were modeled in full-motion video, and the blocky 3-D fashions moved around in prerendered environments that blew minds on the time.
One note though: If you haven't played the original, do not ever study up on its story. You'll have one in every of gaming's most well-known moments spoiled.
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Why do people need a remake?
People clamored for a Final Fantasy 7 Remake even before other games started remaking their games, and remasters have become greater than ever.
Thirst for a Final Fantasy 7 Remake was accidentally created by Square Enix itself. The company teamed up with Sony in 2005 to give fanatics a huge tease: At E3, while Sony unveiled the first PlayStation 3 details, this "technical demo" was shown:
Those rascals showed us what Final Fantasy's intro would appear like on the PlayStation 3 when they had no aim of pulling through. That's how Final Fantasy buffs felt for 10 years: teased and unloved until E3 2015.
What must I play before the Remake?
If you have not played the latest Final Fantasy 7 yet, at this point, it's better to wait until Remake hits on Apr. 10.
There are, however, a group of different Final Fantasy 7 spin-offs out there which you can pass. These consist of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7, as well as a film, Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children.
To answer the question, playing Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 is a must before playing the remake. It's a prequel that spotlights Zack Fair, a mentor to Final Fantasy 7 protagonist Cloud. Playing it might not spoil tons of Final Fantasy 7's story, so it's sincerely really worth doing. The downside? It's only to be had on PSP, so you'll need to have one in every of those lying around.
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