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[KiTA]

It's not gonna happen. Considering the evolution of modern RPG combat and popularity of games like Dark Souls, it's most likely going to be action-oriented. Nomura directing basically seals the deal

... Yeah, they're going to turn it into an ARPG. Right. Because that's what we're all looking for in the most wanted remake in Square Enix history -- them to completely toss out the old game and redo it.


If anything, Nomura directing suggests we won't see this until the PS5 comes out.

 

[Gaylord Sweetwood]

This is amazing ahhaa!!!!!

Next Xenogears!!

2018 #believe.

>_>;

When do we start the twitter campaign?

 

[KingBroly]

They should have let Mr Square Enix troll do the reveal.

He should get his moment of victory!

Would've been perfect of him to drop World of Final Fantasy then the remake.

 

[samar11]

There is no way this game is coming out to xbox one if Sony is putting funds into it.

 

[Shadow780]

I need reaction vids on YT, every single one of them.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

There is no way this game is coming out to xbox one if Sony is putting funds into it.

I still go by PS4 first and then PC later.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Listen, if we're gonna get Xenogears, I want them to go to Episode VI or start with Episode I. (Xenogears is Ep. V in a six part series)

 

[Nephtis]

Listen, if we're gonna get Xenogears, I want them to go to Episode VI or start with Episode I. (Xenogears is Ep. V in a six part series)

We'd pretty much have to make Square buy Monolithsoft back lol

a proper Episode I would be mind blowing.

 

[Karkador]

Then I feel like his upper arms should be thinner, too.
Arms don't just...shrink halfway down like that.

I swear I'm not trying to nitpick, it just looks really bizarre to me.

Like, I'm imagining him taking that thing off to sleep and he's got some kind of baby arm thing goin' on.

He skipped wrist day

 

[JeffZero]

We'd pretty much have to make Square buy Monolithsoft back lol

a proper Episode I would be mind blowing.

In accordance with the theory of infinite parallel universes, there are a nigh-infinite number of alternate realities in which this is a real thing.

And that breaks me.

 

[questionmark]

I need reaction vids on YT, every single one of them.

There are a bunch in this thread.

 

[BigJonsson]

I got FF7 on PC in the 90's because I didn't have a PS1 lol, now I will get it on PS4 because my PC would die trying to run it

 

[Gaylord Sweetwood]

We'd pretty much have to make Square buy Monolithsoft back lol

a proper Episode I would be mind blowing.

Probably my biggest gaming wish. I - VI.

 

[Eiji]

So glad this is finally happening! It's been such a long wait too!

 

[maniac-kun]

This is like a dream come true ;_; Wait it is.

 

[Nephtis]

In accordance with the theory of infinite parallel universes, there are a nigh-infinite number of alternate realities in which this is a real thing.

And that breaks me.

Probably my biggest gaming wish. I - VI.

you know what, they should do a kickstarter for this

and watch it explode

 

[RiverBed]

OMG just woke up. What in the world. FF7, Shenmue 3, TLG?!? No way!

Shhhhhh... it's just a dream. Go back to sleep.

 

[benzy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLCfp8tSREo

This is probably my favorite reaciton, he looks so damn emotional.

Dude is killing me. lol.

 

[Haunted]

fucking crazy man

crazy

 

[Durante]

Given the circumstances I expected this to be exclusive. It's a nice surprise that I'll probably be able to play it on PC.

Anyway, I wonder how much they will change mechanically. FF7 had a rather interesting system already, but I'd really like if they (optionally?) sped up the flow of battles.

 

[TyrantGuardian]

Given the circumstances I expected this to be exclusive. It's a nice surprise that I'll probably be able to play it on PC.

Anyway, I wonder how much they will change mechanically. FF7 had a rather interesting system already, but I'd really like if they (optionally?) sped up the flow of battles.

Every RPG ever should have the Bravely Default system where you can speed combat up as well as set random encounter rates in the options.

 

[mrpeabody]

Can you imagine this being released on January 31, 2017. Exactly 20 years after the original.

List of reactions from around the internet:

So many of these reactions start with "no, no, no" -- begging Square not to disappoint them again. It's uncanny.

 

[Lost Fragment]

Can you imagine this being released on January 31, 2017. Exactly 20 years after the original.

List of reactions from around the internet:

Any non-direct vids from the show floor?

 

[DaSorcerer7]

I still can't believe its happening.

 

[Nameless]

Now announce a XII Remaster to help fund VIIR.

 

[Watcher]

Wonder if this will be at all compatible with sonys vr headset. My body is definitely not ready

 

[sono]

They need to announce a target date for this

 

[Sanctuary]

Calm down. They haven't said anything yet.

I was going off the OP. It's a few years away anyway.

 

[Blablurn]

They need to announce a target date for this

Hopefully at Tokyo Game Show

 

[burnfout]

You guys are killing me with Action RPG talk. If hey change the combat system I will lose my fucking shit.

 

[Reveirg]

Hopefully at Tokyo Game Show

They said next Winter for more news.

You guys are killing me with Action RPG talk. If hey change the combat system I will lose my fucking shit.

And if they don't they'll probably lose half of their potential audience.

The more I look at it, the more I realize S-E just can't win with this remake.

I trust Nomura anyway, it's going to be glorious.

 

[maniac-kun]

You guys are killing me with Action RPG talk. If hey change the combat system I will lose my fucking shit.

The combat has to stay FF VII.

 

[crinale]

Lol SE's stock price went up because of it.
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150616-00000065-zdn_n-sci

 

[Banzai]

WHAAAAT. I just woke up and WHAAAAT. what.

 

[Skux]

Any non-direct vids from the show floor?

Trying to find a live video from within the building. Those are always fantastic for huge announcements like this.

Right here! Multiple sparse rows of standing cheers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6U2LPKeTbQ

 

[dmr87]

You guys are killing me with Action RPG talk. If hey change the combat system I will lose my fucking shit.

You and me.

 

[exmachina64]

Holy Shit, TLG, Shenmue 3 and now this

I can't believe this is actually happening. What a day to wake up.

Always remember where you were when you found out.

 

[Walshicus]

At least this means we won't have to keep hearing about this bloody game needing a remake anymore. Positive!

 

[Diagol]

You guys are killing me with Action RPG talk. If hey change the combat system I will lose my fucking shit.

I completely agree. Not everything needs to be an Action-RPG, especially a remake for a game that was originally Turn-Based.

People want an action-RPG? They can pick FFXV or KHIII instead.

 

[TheAbsolution]

The Gametrailers reaction From Huber is priceless.

 

[NeOak]

Welcome Europe.

Please read the OP.

 

[T-0800]

What will this mean for PS4 sales in Japan?

 

[fertygo]

Use FFX-2 ATB system pls, and do little tweak so you can time your attack to "counter" your enemies

I think that would be nice compromise rather than made the game goes total action route

 

[PezDispenser]

In accordance with the theory of infinite parallel universes, there are a nigh-infinite number of alternate realities in which this is a real thing.

And that breaks me.

Don't worry, just because you have an infinite set of something, doesn't mean that every possibility is represented. For example, there are an infinite amount of numbers between 1 and 2, but none of them are greater than 3. Feel better now?

 

[Apoptomon]

What?! They're really doing it?

...With Nomura directing I wonder how long development will actually take. It'll be interesting to see what stays and what is changed as development proceeds.

 

[Andiie]

Any non-direct vids from the show floor?

Not sure if it's been posted yet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieB51rHpQ4Q

 

[Shining]

What can i say. This is a glorious day to wake up to.

 

[JeffZero]

you know what, they should do a kickstarter for this

and watch it explode

I would sell it all. Start again anew. Know the simple bliss that is a life without possessions. All to fund this project.

Don't worry, just because you have an infinite set of something, doesn't mean that every possibility is represented. For example, there are an infinite amount of numbers between 1 and 2, but none of them are greater than 3. Feel better now?

...

Weirdly, yeah, yeah, I think I do actually.

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

FF VII-R, The Last Guardian, and Shenmue 3. Also this year and next... a new Shadowrun, a new Syndicate (Satellite Reign), and a new Deus Ex.... now, also a new Mass Effect... if we could just get Matsuno to make a new Tactics Ogre from the Ogre Battle Saga, I'd likely begin sacrificing some goats or donating to a church. Wiz news, chummers.

 

[Durante]

You guys are killing me with Action RPG talk. If hey change the combat system I will lose my fucking shit.

I don't know if you were referring to my post, but when I was talking about optionally speeding up battles I didn't mean turning it into an action game. Just speeding up the resolving of actions, e.g. have alternative shorter animations for everything.