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."

Comments

Re:Fanboy Outrage

[Redlof]

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). It worked for George Lucas.

Killer App for PS3

[Laven]

Even with the reported high cost of the PS3, if they do an excellent job on a FF7 remake using the full capabilities of the new hardware then that alone would be enough reason for me to buy PS3.

This is not a good sign....

[ShamusYoung]

FF has been known as this series that never keeps anything. Every game is a whole new world with new rules and new wonders. They didn't make sequals, they started over every time. (Aside from keeping a few basic game mechanics) It was a series of constant innovation and invention.

I think it's sad that the thing is deteriorating to the point where all they do is put out re-hashed versions of the old stories. FFX2 was a joke. Now they want to simply re-make FFVII.

The goal shouldn't be to re-make FFVII. It should be to go out and make something even better.

Re:This is not a good sign....

[Naikrovek]

the main problem with the final fantasy series in my opinion is all the crappy minigames they make you drag yourself through to get somewhere.

I don't *want* to play blitzball.
I don't *want* to hit 7 buttons in a specific order in 2 seconds to unlock a one-use powerful strike that i've already earned by taking several beatings.
I don't *want* to be playing cards.
etc.

I *want* to play FF7 again on newer hardware with better graphics, because its the only one I've played that ever did anything right.

Not in this decade...

[AcheronHades]

When I first read this interview I admit I was a bit excited. But seriously think about what he is saying:

• We think a remake of FF7 would be cool.
• We are not currently working on a remake
• If we do a remake it really ought to be directed by Nomura
• "Nomura-san has so many other projects lined up already in the future schedule, so it's almost impossible to think about that [a FF7 remake] and squeeze that in."

He is saying it would be cool, but it's not something that's going to happen any time soon.

Re:Fanboy Outrage

[Haeleth]

Maybe they could put the fabled "Aeris resurrection quest" back in...

...and then have her die again ten minutes later. I'd pay good money to hear the fanboys scream!

Advent Children

[focitrixilous P]

I just saw the fansub of Advent Children last night, and I had my proveribal socks rocked off. It puts the Matrix to shame in cool fights and chase scenes. Cloud riding his motorcycle in a slide while blocking bullets with his sword looks pretty great. I haven't even played FF7, and I was impressed.

So yeah, I recommend the fansub entirely. I'll assume you all know how to find a copy.

If this happens...

[illumina us]

...I'll be forced to buy a PS3

Re:FF 8

[Trepalium]

Most console RPGs are basically interactive stories. Some people prefer to be told a story and others prefer to tell the story themselves. It's very difficult for someone who's a fan of one form to understand the appeal of the other. Final Fantasy and most other console RPGs set you on a specific storyline that you must follow to progress. The game will set you on a rail, and tell you an epic story. Morrowind, NWN and most computer RPGs allow you the freedom to build your own story. The game puts you into the world, and you can follow whatever the bread crumb trail of story that come your way.

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.