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Advent Children Director Wants To Redo FFVII
1up.com has an interview with director Tetsuya Nomura, one of the men behind Advent Children and Kingdom Hearts. In it, he talks about several aspects of Square-Enixs' gaming library, and admits he'd like to expand the PS3 tech demo into a full revamp of Final Fantasy VII. From the article: "The PS3 tech demo was actually not the perfect forum that he wanted to have. It was just timing that we had to submit something in time for E3, for the press conference. So, again, it was not perfect forum. And the 7 remake idea was always, always in conversation, just because it's so popular. And then just because of that tech demo here in the PS3 conference, that probably based more expectations of fans, obviously."
Ya know, I'd love for Square to redo VII and just kill all the sacred cows that fanboys have about the game (and the series). I guess it's the asshole in me, as I've never played through the whole game (I probably should someday). I just think it's put on such a pedastal as the "ultimate RPG" (console style, anyway) and I don't know if it really deserves it.
PS: I'm not trolling here, these are just my off-the-cuff thoughts. Don't take this comment seriously, it's not meant to be a critique of FF/Square/gaming/fanboys/etc.
When you look at the state of the world, how can you not become a radical, liberal anarchist?
FF8 was considered by many to be the low point of the series.
I'm not trying to sell you on anything but 7 was an outstanding game (although not my favorite) and it would make a new generation of gamers able to see that with a remake.
The fact that FF7 was the first game of the series that was 3D was a double edged sword. It was awesome at the time but now it is very difficult to back to.
I'd pay $100 for a revamped version of FFVII, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I've spent hundreds of hours on the game, and would most certianly do it all again.
So yeah, I recommend the fansub entirely. I'll assume you all know how to find a copy.
SAILING MISHAP
I'm hoping (praying!) that they release it on PC like they did with the original. I was ecstatic when they did it with the original because I couldn't afford to buy the console just for the game.
Personally, I enjoy both types, but I enjoy the console RPGs a little more. If you played FF expecting it to be Morrowind, you'd be disappointed.
I used up all my sick days, so I'm calling in dead.
I just hope they explain what the 'weapons' were. I will definatly buy it since I loaned it to a friend before reading it (hope you are reading this Glenn), and never got to finish it.
My opinion on this. I've only played FF7 and FF9 to some extend, and yes, compared to other RPG's the gameplay is sort of superficial. What's impressive about Square's games is the way they draw you into the game world through the world design and character development. Of course, that's all very subjective, but it seems that most people have grown deep attachments to the different characters in these games. It is sort of addictive, playing to see what will happen next. The stats and monster killing is just icing on the cake.
This is why I personally like FF9 better, because I liked the world and the characters better.
Get Skies of Arcadia, if you've got a Dreamcast or Gamecube (I assume its a faithful port). Its just about the best RPG ever made. Grandia 2 is pretty good too (DC and PS2), and lately I've been playing Stella Deus (PS2), which is more of a turn based combat-oriented game with a loose plot (so far, maybe it gets better) to hold it together. The combat is good though, and the graphics are wonderful (old style hand-drawn look). If you like turn based tactical games, I would really recommend Gladius (PS2 and Xbox), its quite good, has nifty 'swing meters' on moves to make combat performance a bit more interactive, and can be played with multiple players (controlling different party members).