The Sum of Zero
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Typo, it's supposed to be 10.
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FF7 remake's latest staff interviews (contains some info on multi-release plan)
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Typo, it's supposed to be 10.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
I'm saying I didn't want an action-based RPG in the first place. I'm still not convinced it is one based on what Kitase has said. "More actiony" does not necessarily mean ARPG.
DXLelouch153
Banned
if their smart they will release an anime, movies, etc to keep interest inbetween each part
Oh not you per se ,but Its kinda weird that some people think creating something like Duscae region is some compromise or downgrade from a top down map.
Not as interesting as a properly scaled one.
KZXcellent
Member
Especially for games like this. Not too many games can generate a GAF thread with 2000 posts in an hour.
EatinOlives
Member
I imagine Square Enix's plan on a best-case scenario is to make FF7 a mini-franchise of its own as they develop all the episodes, so tie-ins I think makes sense. I think it's more financially viable, as opposed to one gigantic game that takes 15 years to develop and who knows if they'll even make half that investment back.
Trigonometrize.
Member
Rough example I know, but I will critizice this on the grounds that those spans are very anticlimatic. Midgar is an arc that ends with Cloud and crew realizing that there may be a greater evil lurking in the world now besides the Shinra Inc. they've been fighting. There's very little about Junon that screams this is where we leave everyone waiting for the next game.
SolidSnakex
Member
I wouldn't hold my breath for a world map that looks like the one in the original. Nomura had already dumped the traditional world map that Versus had at one point because he said it looked really strange to run around a world with that level of visual quality. There was one screen of it released and it did look weird.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
Oh come on, this stance is not that hard to understand. When somebody wants a complete party control in a game they like, finding that the game doesn't actually allow it would be disappointing. It being an action RPG or anything else is irrelevant to this point.
Yar, I am very well aware. It's exactly why I put the "rough" disclaimer to begin with, haha. I actually pondered specifically about the anticlimatic Junon thing in that "how would you like it be split" thread.
YoYo Switch
Banned
They're talking as if these episodes will have the scope and detail of a full priced game.
Each episode being a 60 dollar game...I think that's a great way to approach being true to the original's scope
Some people won't like it, but this feels like the only way it could be done, while still making a profit making the project worthwhile
Each episode being a 60 dollar game...I think that's a great way to approach being true to the original's scope
Some people won't like it, but this feels like the only way it could be done, while still making a profit making the project worthwhile
GregLombardi
Member
I'm not going to fully back down on my statements from the other thread, but I will say that perhaps I jumped to conclusions too quickly. I'm just very concerned over too many hand offs of a project like this, and over developers not caring about how this turns out. This could literally stretch over half a decade of development, and that could actually ruin the end product.
That said, the obsession with recreating everything and making it very detailed is kind of the ideal statement I would want to hear from the director of this project, so I am heavily conflicted but will return to cautious optimism.
I really hope they do not remove the exploration aspect off FF7...in many ways that is the most important aspect of the game for new players of it, IMO.
That said, the obsession with recreating everything and making it very detailed is kind of the ideal statement I would want to hear from the director of this project, so I am heavily conflicted but will return to cautious optimism.
I really hope they do not remove the exploration aspect off FF7...in many ways that is the most important aspect of the game for new players of it, IMO.
DXLelouch153
Banned
thats what you people want?
a pixelated world map?
the fuck is wrong with yall?
yea id much rather have Xenoblade style of worldmap
Japanmanx3
Member
Sounding good. The length will be the determining factor.
Are you being delusional again? Nomura compares it to Dissidia and Kingdom Hearts.
Look how happy you are.
Also remember guys. A year ago Verendus said there was 2 FF7 games for PS4 coming out. This is most likely what he was talking about.
I waited 10 years! 1/3 of my life! (yes I have a problem.)
Oh i'm completely aware and fully understanding of the stance. I'm saying it's idiotic to be complaining about it in this situation. it being an action rpg is relevent because it helps builds context in regards to what is reasonable or not within the confines of the genre or sub-genre.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
I'm thinking it's more about making it more coherent and arranging the story beats around to make it fit the format.
Trigonometrize.
Member
Maybe if they ended with the fight on the Junon ship and made it a lot more remarkable and fleshed out encounter than the original it could serve as a proper ending. It is the first time you encoutner you-know-who after all.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Are you being delusional again? Nomura compares it to Dissidia and Kingdom Hearts.
Yes, but this:
Does not scream "ARPG" to me, nor does the presence of a defend command.
Sniffynose
Member
What is wrong with turn based plus epic new graphics? If it's like 13's fight system bleck.... also not expecting to see this out until mid PS5 cycle if they are going episodic. I might as well tune out and check back in 5 years lol
DXLelouch153
Banned
dont worry Kagari your not alone in that problem
i prayed for this game to come for years so you bet your ass im gonna be emotional its my favorite FF game ever dammit!
Are you being delusional again? Nomura compares it to Dissidia and Kingdom Hearts.
Just be patient. He's going backwards through the stages of grief. Bargaining earlier (turn-based DLC) to denial now.
Soon he's gonna wrap around and become happy cosmicblizzard and everything will be ok.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Well this is what they're making, so isn't it easier just to accept it rather than bemoaning the idea for months? They're not going to change it because a few are not happy with changing the formula, after all. They made it clear this isn't being made just for the sake of nostalgia.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
It's the opposite. The fact that it's episodic means we will see it sooner.
Or are you seriously going to wait for all of them to be released before playing? That's like refusing to watch the new Star Wars movie until the whole trilogy is out.
Trigonometrize.
Member
I don't think it's at all technical, but it's not strictly business either. Honestly, it seems like mostly a creative decision or one that was made to please fans. They know we don't want to wait forever for a new game and they thought they could flesh out the individual parts of FFVII enough to make it in this format.
Quintin DM
Member
Seriously if Square had just come out and say all of this in first place they probably could have avoided all that controversy from a few hours ago.
UltimaPooh
Member
Whenever they shoot the weapon in the face with the canon?
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
The story scenario of the original FFVII would make for a game many times larger than the original FFVII with today's increased graphical, storytelling and gameplay scope.
I'm not saying it isn't something they hope to turn into a a longer-term revenue stream too... but it's not as if this is 1/3rd of a normal FF game.
UltimaPooh
Member
Wat.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Why though? It's not like with Life is Strange where there is a cliffhanger ending and then a long wait, we already know how the story is gonna end
Trigonometrize.
Member
That's on a Junon revist. By that time, the entire continent has been explored.
Edit: Meant to say world not continent
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Oh, I'm likely to accept it once we get more info and my hopes are crushed, but that doesn't mean I have to be happy about it.
I've written up some of my thoughts in another thread. For those that are happy or neutral to this change, awesome. For me, it's a pretty massive disappointment.
That being said, I imagine more than a few are unhappy with this, but that's impossible to know without some big polls or something, and even if a decent chunk of the fanbase is upset, it won't change anything.
encephalon
Member
Almost certainly.
Please Be Patient.
Please Understand.
Please Be Excited.
Please Look Forward to it.
Plea.se..s..e...SE...Squa..Square...Enix.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Yeah. Short term it's a disappointment. On principle of not being one big game, it's a disappointment. I feel that too.
But the fact that it's multiple parts means that I can actually see them deliver the full story of the game. I was really having a hard time believing that they could make the full game of FFVII into a modern AAA game, and I was thinking masses of it would have to get cut. Now I could see them giving us the whole story.
Disc size has nothing to do with it.
It's really a matter of scope. FFVII's world realized in full HD is going to be really, really massive. A lot of staff, resources and time will be needed to complete development.
Falk I really appreciate your sense of humor
Chuck Norris
Banned
I'm okay with this if they seamlessly connect the episodes so that I can play it as one package. By that I specifically mean what I can do in the overworld, it needs to be open and seamless across all areas
Perhaps it's a case of splitting it similarly to how the discs originally were
They also need to be released fairly close to each other
I'm guessing we realistically won't see this done until 2020 though minimum
Perhaps it's a case of splitting it similarly to how the discs originally were
They also need to be released fairly close to each other
I'm guessing we realistically won't see this done until 2020 though minimum
UltimaPooh
Member
Haha!
Thats why Im replaying it!
Haven't really played it thru since the late 90s.