![]() The original turn-based combat system has been replaced by third-person action-RPG combat more akin to modern Square Enix titles like Final Fantasy XV. The remake takes the original game’s creative mission–tell an epic story in cinematic fashion, with relatable characters adventuring through a massive, richly textured game world–and accomplishes it yet again, but in a different way. What’s more, the remake cements itself as one of the essential games of this console generation. Unlike most remakes, this lovingly-crafted RPG feels like it carries on the original game’s legacy rather than exploiting it. ![]() It captures the essence of the original 1997 classic and also builds on its foundation, introducing brand new ideas that transform the original concept in fascinating ways. When considering the value of a remake, particularly of a classic game or movie, my measurement of its success boils down to this: Does it capture the essence of the original? Does it feel as special as the original? Was it worth remaking the original in the first place?įinal Fantasy VII Remake, for all of the hype and years of waiting, answers all of those questions with a resounding “yes.” But it also goes above and beyond to offer a faithful yet completely different experience than its predecessor.
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