Summary
The following contains story and gameplay spoilers forFinal Fantasy 7 RemakeandFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
The first two installments of theFinal Fantasy 7remake trilogy have proven to be arguably the purest definition of a remake the gaming industry has seen in quite some time. Much of this is due to how old the originalFinal Fantasy 7is now and how much needs to be updated and improved to keep up with modern standards, so theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakegames have not shied away from making significant changes to the original game’s story and gameplay as a result.
The originalFinal Fantasy 7is quickly approaching thirty years old, so its gameplay has justifiably received a much-needed overhaul in theFinal Fantasy 7remake games, breaking several traditions in the process. Gameplay isn’t the only thing the remakes have changed so far, however, as many of the original game’s biggest story beats have been adapted to suit modern audiences and simultaneously give veterans a renewed experience with the famous story.
The Biggest Story Traditions the Final Fantasy 7 Remakes Have Already Broken
While theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakegames have remained faithful to the original story’s core elements, bothFinal Fantasy 7 RemakeandRebirthhave broken some fairly major story traditions, many of which improvethe originalFinal Fantasy 7’s underdeveloped characters. Most (if not all) of these are excusable, as they simply create minor twists and turns in the original narrative’s pre-established plot points to freshen things up a bit.
The Biggest Story Traditions Broken in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
The Biggest Gameplay Traditions the Final Fantasy 7 Remakes Have Already Broken
Some of the more notable traditions broken in theFinal Fantasy 7remake games can be found in the gameplay. These changes were expected, as the original game’s core gameplay mechanics are rather antiquated and needed to evolve to create a more modern experience. That being said, the evolution ofFinal Fantasy 7’s combatfrom turn-based to real-time has perhaps been the most significant and arguably the most divisive leap the remakes have taken.
TheFinal Fantasy 7remake games have obviously changed even more of the original game’s story and core gameplay mechanics, but some rather significant changes are too big to ignore. Despite all these changes, bothFinal Fantasy 7 RemakeandFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthoffer a fresh and worthwhile take on the original classic and continue to prove Square Enix’s ability to remake a beloved game in the most honorable way possible.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
