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EGM reviews and rumor thread (October 2005 issue)
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The Main Event said:
Another Code is well worth a shot. Different game, and on the short side, but nowhere near a 5.5/10 (I'm jaded, and I even finished that game... don't do that with most games these days.) It has a dark story too... refreshingly different.
Give it a try
8/10
cyberheater
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So PS3 might get delayed until fall '06. Damn. I don't think I can wait for Halo 3 that long 
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Pushing the PS3 back has been said a dozen times though.
If 360 does very well = early launch
If it does poor to mediocre = fall
If 360 does very well = early launch
If it does poor to mediocre = fall
I think the delay thing,if true,it's only related to the US market.
If Xbox360 does not perform really good there's no need to rush the US launch in spring 2006 but they can wait till the end of 2006 as they did with PS2,but I'm absolutely sure that PS3 will launch in Japan in spring 2006.
Edit: As for FFVII remake......Square really sucks these days.And the 5 years thing is totally lame.How long the development of FFXIII is gonna take then?10 years? :lol
At least Nomura confirmed that there's the possiblity they're gonna make it...someday..
If Xbox360 does not perform really good there's no need to rush the US launch in spring 2006 but they can wait till the end of 2006 as they did with PS2,but I'm absolutely sure that PS3 will launch in Japan in spring 2006.
Edit: As for FFVII remake......Square really sucks these days.And the 5 years thing is totally lame.How long the development of FFXIII is gonna take then?10 years? :lol
At least Nomura confirmed that there's the possiblity they're gonna make it...someday..
About trace memoery, I understand that teh game design is practically opposite of standard point-and-clicks. Instead of fidnign items and solving puzzles with those items later, you do it backwards...finding the puzzle that needs an item earlier on, and you coudln't pick it up then, so you have to go back.
I can see how this design could get annoying - and it's one reason I haven't picked it up yet, as well as the fact it's supposed to only take like 4-5 hours, with no incentive to replay. I can fully understand a middling score based on those facts, even if it's a neat experience. Remember, it;s no Super Metroid, or MArio, where action is the focus - it's probably mostly story, so once thorugh, you won't go through again.
Maybe. Ah, what do I know, I haven't even got the game (but it's the same thing I've been debating for ages, since I always wanted to get it).
I can see how this design could get annoying - and it's one reason I haven't picked it up yet, as well as the fact it's supposed to only take like 4-5 hours, with no incentive to replay. I can fully understand a middling score based on those facts, even if it's a neat experience. Remember, it;s no Super Metroid, or MArio, where action is the focus - it's probably mostly story, so once thorugh, you won't go through again.
Maybe. Ah, what do I know, I haven't even got the game (but it's the same thing I've been debating for ages, since I always wanted to get it).
Amir0x said:
Worst FF my ass! I'd just be happy with the DS remake for now...
Sigh, more mediocre scores for Radiata Stories. Seems that no RPG can get over 7.5 nowadays in EGM. Also, forgive me as I'm a blue stater and don't understand what's so interesting about driving around in circles for hours on end, but how the hell can a NASCAR game get a 9.0?
Jonnyboy117
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..pakbeka.. said:
:lol You do realize that RE4 is entirely real-time? So you'd be satisfied if a PS3 game's character models looked as good as a GameCube game's character models.
Jonnyboy117
Member
It'd be hilarious if Square was withholding the FF7 remake announcement because it's being developed for Revolution. Nintendo fans get the game after all! That would be a huge win for Nintendo. Not that I care to play it again unless they fix the materia system.
CosmicGroinPull
Member
Wow, 5 years to make FFVII in that quality? How long did it take them to make The Spirits Within? 7, 8 years?
Now THAT would be FUNNY. :lolJonnyboy117 said:
I still probably wouldn't buy it, unless they rewrote the shitty dialogue, stopped forcing some stupid love relationship between Cloud and Aeris down our throats when it's obvious that it was a one-sided relationship at best, actually explained wtf was happening at times, fixed the materia system, didn't have the game remove all your materia at certain points in the game (*coughWutaicoughCratercough*).
Oh, and unless they fixed the Worst Models Ever, I'm not buying.
To be honest, if Square wants to remake a game, fine. But people have been bitching and whining FOR a remake of a certain game called FFVII for the last five years, at least. And ever since E3, at LEAST once per week I see someone say "MAN SQUARE SHOULD REMAKE FFVII."
It embarrases me that people are this demanding for the release of an old game with new pretty graphics, rather than a fresh and new gaming experience. And don't pull the "But some people never played it before!" card, because you can still get it and play it on your PS, PS2, soon to be your PS3, and your PC. And I'm dead certain that almost none of the people asking for a remake are people who never played it. :lol
atomiswave
Member
well...... from these quotes, it seems like the FF VII remake won't be happening anytime soon. Damn, talk about hyping us up with the amazing demo for ps3, and then saying it would be too hard to make. I do like the idea that they would be pretty ambitious with the remake though, as equipment and changing clothes would be quite bad ass, come on square(wait...square-enix, maybe i should give it up then). well, if they want to do it, they have to do it soon, because the timing is perfect right now. Brand new console (PS3, with awesome new graphics, sure to impress = more purchases), Shitload of spinoffs (Leaving everyone wanting the true remake), having people witness how good the game could look (PS3 demo), and the media is giving into it too (only because the fans have asked for it enough already). And then, in similar fashion to the RESIDENT EVIL REMAKE for GCN and FF X-2, they could reuse the resources and come up with VII-2.
If nothing shows up on TGS, im almost damn near going to say it won't happen.
If nothing shows up on TGS, im almost damn near going to say it won't happen.
atomiswave said:
Yes get mad at THEM for hyping us up. They did an FMV sequence from another PS FF in real time on the PS2 yet no one was creaming there pants over that.
The only thing people have to blame for the hype are themselves. Square has repeatedly mentioned that there are no plans for an FFVII remake, and now you're going to blame them for it? :lol
Jonnyboy117 said:
I'm not sure it'd fit on dvd(I'd say at least 4 for a proper HD-fmv, full-voice-overs high-quality expanded towns, dungeons, etc.).
GaimeGuy said:
Didn't they later, on their square show/conference show the same demo to fans, only removing the words "techdemo"?(not sure if there's been a news update on what was said) Also the rumor guy at egm said he got it from good authority that it was indeed coming.
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atomiswave
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Divus Masterei said:
A lot of EGMs rumors also turn out to be true. But its pretty funny when they interview the guys who would be behind making the remake a month later, and they seem like thats the last thing they would want to do at the moment. Kind of contradicts itself. Anyways, I would love EGM if it turned out to be true.
GitarooMan
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My only question after reading all this stuff on the FFVII remake is:
Why the obsession with remakes? Don't people want new games? Give me Final Fantasy XII, XIII, XIV, etc, don't give me a rehash of an old game where i already know what happened.
Why the obsession with remakes? Don't people want new games? Give me Final Fantasy XII, XIII, XIV, etc, don't give me a rehash of an old game where i already know what happened.
GitarooMan said:
Think Metroid: Zero Mission. Awesome remake of an already awesome (but old) game. Compare the differences between the two. Wouldn't you appreciate a version of FFVII that looked like that demo? It would be great playing through the game all over again, even if you remembered most of it, seeing it presented in a whole new way.
I know it has not been mentioned that the new FFVII would have new content, but it would still be fantastic. It would be two generations of graphical improvements.
HomerSimpson-Man
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Ancestor_of_Erdrick said:
Plus a chance to play a far better translation job is an excellent benefit.
GitarooMan
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Ancestor_of_Erdrick said:
I see what you're saying (I like Metroid:ZM), but I still would rather see a new FF that looked like the FFVII demo, rather than FFVII. It just seems a bit lazy to reuse old characters/story, etc., especially for an RPG where story is so critical.
HomerSimpson-Man
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Ancestor_of_Erdrick said:
I doubt they would do that since Advent Children is the storywise sequel. It would be awesome if they expanded FF7 towards Advent Children's events.
citrus lump
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GitarooMan said:
Look at it this way, if you want to go back and replay a classic-would you rather play the blocky,outdated version-or the super slick ,awesome sounding remake.
Like say Resident Evil, PSOne games to me look really bad to me(as do most 3D games from last gen) but I wanted to replay it. So I bought REmake. Same cheesy goodness, with the added benefit of new graphics,extras ,etc.
GitarooMan
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citrus lump said:
I understand the appeal, but my point is more along the lines of would you rather see Square put resources into FFXIII or a remake of FFVII? I would certainly rather see Square make a new FF.
Die Squirrel Die
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GitarooMan said:
It would depend on what level of remake we'd be talking about, but yeah I would like an FFVII remake next. If it was just a straight remake, with updated graphics then I wouldn't be that excited. If it was an enhanced remake with new areas, more details on backstory, and other next-gen improvements (large, seamless, no loading world would be nice), then I'd want it more than any other next-gen rpg (or any game really).
I'm not going to be one of these gamers who beats themselves up when they want something that isn't a totally new, fresh never before seen experience with a new IP. I go with my gut instinct and it's telling me that I would love an FFVII remake.
Legal Step
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VerTiGo said:
On so many levels...
While we certainly don't discourage the bumping of old threads around here, we'd prefer it if threads older than a few days are bumped only when there's relevant cause to, such as new information. Your post, however, doesn't really add much, nor does it fit within the flow of the thread (which is more focused on Square Enix than Urban Reign).wshiu99 said:
I had previously locked this, out of fear that some weeks-old argument would be rekindled, but I'll leave it open as you have a valid point of conversation ....I just hope it's not overshadowed by more Square Enix / PS3 talk.