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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Preview Thread

Draugoth

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Various news outlets and influencers got their hands-on and posted their impressions today:

These videos and blogposts contain some spoilers

Videos:​









Blogposts:​


Playstation Blog: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/09/20/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-hands-on-report-playable-sephiroth-cahocobo-exploration-junon-and-more/

IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-the-first-preview

GameInformer:: https://www.gameinformer.com/exclus...s-6-burning-questions-about-final-fantasy-vii

Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-is-remake-supercharged

Gamespot:: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/f...-remakes-gameplay-in-smart-ways/1100-6517843/

NoisyPixel: https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-preview/

RPG Site: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/148...ange-up-the-game-in-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth

Gematsu: https://www.gematsu.com/2023/09/fin...st-hands-on-previews-gameplay-and-screenshots
Go_Ly_Dow said:
Thanks to YukiOnna YukiOnna
More interview stuff from various JP outlets:
- Main Path is 40+ hours long at least; Side content and areas double that to over 100; Go off the main path and get lost in the world
-150GB, no need to switch discs as one is for installation
- Nomura is not allowed to talk about Zack much, but he is an important character in this title and his side will be told in a way that has him uncover mysteries
- Nojima and Nomura have been working on the plot & scenario since Remake's development; they had long ago decided the game design elements
- Kitase says the 3rd games main scenario is done, they are working on the structure of side quests, the Ending, and which characters appear
- Menu background will change alongside the time of day in the world
- Characters (like Yuffie and Vincent) are squarely depicted in the main path of the story so players can interact with them proper
- Various field actions: jumping off, climbing small cliffs & ledges, and swimming to explore the continents.
- Chocobo's handle special actions: exploration abilities, climbing larger cliffs and mountains, flying, etc.
- Chocobo customization is extensive because you will be exploring a lot with your Chocobo and able to use it in the Chocobo Race
- Item Crafting; as your proficiency level goes up, you will gain access to more items to craft (armor, accessories, etc.)
- Items crafted are sometimes required for field exploration and quests, so use it lots and gather materials across the world
- Some mini-games have been repurposed into other locations outside the Gold Saucer
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bbeach123

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You CAN PLAY AS SEPHIROTH ?

SOLD .

Its not on PS4 ? Then why the textures look like shit ?


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Go_Ly_Dow

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Thanks to YukiOnna YukiOnna
More interview stuff from various JP outlets:
- Main Path is 40+ hours long at least; Side content and areas double that to over 100; Go off the main path and get lost in the world
-150GB, no need to switch discs as one is for installation
- Nomura is not allowed to talk about Zack much, but he is an important character in this title and his side will be told in a way that has him uncover mysteries
- Nojima and Nomura have been working on the plot & scenario since Remake's development; they had long ago decided the game design elements
- Kitase says the 3rd games main scenario is done, they are working on the structure of side quests, the Ending, and which characters appear
- Menu background will change alongside the time of day in the world
- Characters (like Yuffie and Vincent) are squarely depicted in the main path of the story so players can interact with them proper
- Various field actions: jumping off, climbing small cliffs & ledges, and swimming to explore the continents.
- Chocobo's handle special actions: exploration abilities, climbing larger cliffs and mountains, flying, etc.
- Chocobo customization is extensive because you will be exploring a lot with your Chocobo and able to use it in the Chocobo Race
- Item Crafting; as your proficiency level goes up, you will gain access to more items to craft (armor, accessories, etc.)
- Items crafted are sometimes required for field exploration and quests, so use it lots and gather materials across the world
- Some mini-games have been repurposed into other locations outside the Gold Saucer
- Other types of Chocobo will appear besides the 3
- Vehicle types are similar to the original, for the 2nd half, OG fans probably know about the one related to the Ocean...
- It seems different dialogue is recorded for side content depending on where you are in the main story
- Still more elements and new characters to be revealed
- Yes, Shooting Coaster
- TGS Stage Event will have new footage
- 60fps mode at launch

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Madflavor

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Go_Ly_Dow said:
Thanks to YukiOnna YukiOnna
More interview stuff from various JP outlets:
- Main Path is 40+ hours long at least; Side content and areas double that to over 100; Go off the main path and get lost in the world
-150GB, no need to switch discs as one is for installation
- Nomura is not allowed to talk about Zack much, but he is an important character in this title and his side will be told in a way that has him uncover mysteries
- Nojima and Nomura have been working on the plot & scenario since Remake's development; they had long ago decided the game design elements
- Kitase says the 3rd games main scenario is done, they are working on the structure of side quests, the Ending, and which characters appear
- Menu background will change alongside the time of day in the world
- Characters (like Yuffie and Vincent) are squarely depicted in the main path of the story so players can interact with them proper
- Various field actions: jumping off, climbing small cliffs & ledges, and swimming to explore the continents.
- Chocobo's handle special actions: exploration abilities, climbing larger cliffs and mountains, flying, etc.
- Chocobo customization is extensive because you will be exploring a lot with your Chocobo and able to use it in the Chocobo Race
- Item Crafting; as your proficiency level goes up, you will gain access to more items to craft (armor, accessories, etc.)
- Items crafted are sometimes required for field exploration and quests, so use it lots and gather materials across the world
- Some mini-games have been repurposed into other locations outside the Gold Saucer
Click to expand...

Holy shit this game's gonna be massive.
 
YukiOnna

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Go_Ly_Dow said:
Thanks to YukiOnna YukiOnna
More interview stuff from various JP outlets:
- Main Path is 40+ hours long at least; Side content and areas double that to over 100; Go off the main path and get lost in the world
-150GB, no need to switch discs as one is for installation
- Nomura is not allowed to talk about Zack much, but he is an important character in this title and his side will be told in a way that has him uncover mysteries
- Nojima and Nomura have been working on the plot & scenario since Remake's development; they had long ago decided the game design elements
- Kitase says the 3rd games main scenario is done, they are working on the structure of side quests, the Ending, and which characters appear
- Menu background will change alongside the time of day in the world
- Characters (like Yuffie and Vincent) are squarely depicted in the main path of the story so players can interact with them proper
- Various field actions: jumping off, climbing small cliffs & ledges, and swimming to explore the continents.
- Chocobo's handle special actions: exploration abilities, climbing larger cliffs and mountains, flying, etc.
- Chocobo customization is extensive because you will be exploring a lot with your Chocobo and able to use it in the Chocobo Race
- Item Crafting; as your proficiency level goes up, you will gain access to more items to craft (armor, accessories, etc.)
- Items crafted are sometimes required for field exploration and quests, so use it lots and gather materials across the world
- Some mini-games have been repurposed into other locations outside the Gold Saucer
Click to expand...
Adding on couple more points I read (I care more about Developer Interviews than Youtuber Previews so I have no idea if its repeated info):
- Other types of Chocobo will appear besides the 3
- Vehicle types are similar to the original, for the 2nd half, OG fans probably know about the one related to the Ocean...
- It seems different dialogue is recorded for side content depending on where you are in the main story
- Still more elements and new characters to be revealed
- Yes, Shooting Coaster
- TGS Stage Event will have new footage
 
Go_Ly_Dow

Go_Ly_Dow

Member
YukiOnna said:
Adding on couple more points I read (I care more about Developer Interviews than Youtuber Previews so I have no idea if its repeated info):
- Other types of Chocobo will appear besides the 3
- Vehicle types are similar to the original, for the 2nd half, OG fans probably know about the one related to the Ocean...
- It seems different dialogue is recorded for side content depending on where you are in the main story
- Still more elements and new characters to be revealed
- Yes, Shooting Coaster
- TGS Stage Event will have new footage
Click to expand...
Nice will add. 60fps mode confirmed too, although this was expected.
 
Muffdraul

Muffdraul

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I haven't been this hyped for FF in soooo long. Last time I was hyped was for XIII, before it released and it felt like Squeenix ripped a huge stinky fart right in my face. I never asked for an FFVII remake, I never wanted an FFVII remake, I played FFVIIR with very little excitement and enjoyed it for what it was. It was a fine video game. I didn't mind that they fucked with the story because I just didn't care.

But somehow these Rebirth trailers are totally hitting the sweet spot for me. Reminding me of what FF felt like in 1997. It feels... nice.
 
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SkylineRKR

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This looks great. Part 1 already nailed the party combat, Part 2 obviously has more locations, more exploration and even more characters. I still wonder how far it takes the story. I think Nibelheim.
 
Go_Ly_Dow

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SkylineRKR said:
This looks great. Part 1 already nailed the party combat, Part 2 obviously has more locations, more exploration and even more characters. I still wonder how far it takes the story. I think Nibelheim.
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Much further. They've already said where it goes to and some events or locations that feature later in the game may feature earlier and vice versa.

But either way they'll be wrapping up the remake project in the next entry so both final parts will be substantial.
 
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Danjin44

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I'm curious what we gonna fight with super bosses in Rebirth. In base Remake we only had one proper super boss and that was Pride & Joy and then with Intergrade they added Weiss.
 
Efren is G.O.A.T.

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Danjin44 said:
I'm curious what we gonna fight with super bosses in Rebirth. In base Remake we only had one proper super boss and that was Pride & Joy and then with Intergrade they added Weiss.
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I was hoping for some "Weapons" but since they said we were going to get to the Forgotten Capital, I highly doubt it.....unless they really changed the order of some stuff. I think we even see one in the latest trailer.
 
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Efren is G.O.A.T. said:
I was hoping for some "Weapons" but since they said we were going to get to the Forgotten Capital, I highly doubt it.....unless they really changed the order of some stuff. I think we even see one in the latest trailer.
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Order has definitely changed. Keeping us on our toes!
 
K2D

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I see thing I do not like, but like a good little 7 fanatic I'll shut up about it. Can't wait to play it for myself..! Not watching any more of these demoes!

Efren is G.O.A.T. said:
I was hoping for some "Weapons" but since they said we were going to get to the Forgotten Capital, I highly doubt it.....unless they really changed the order of some stuff. I think we even see one in the latest trailer.
Click to expand...

I think we're going to see pre-exposition when visiting Bugenhagen at Cosmos Canyon..
 
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YukiOnna

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I am glad this game doesn't just throw you in there Bethesda style, but opens up one by one as you progress. It's nice you can retry the battle if you don't nail all objectives in the World Report and the short video of stuff like the Moogle House was really neat. It's nice to have unique gimmicks depending on the side quest or a particular party member is the main of that little story, it's kind of like Hero Quests in XB
 
Brigandier

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Any news on level, equipment,materia and item cross over from part 1 save?.

This looks and sounds like a FF fans wet dream... I am mega hyped. Where's Cid!!!! #$@& I hope he swears like a sailor 🤣
 
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Square's segment on FF7 Rebirth at TGS 2023 has been uploaded on YouTube

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