The second part of the remake of Final Fantasy VII has become reality: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has become the second best PS5 retail launch in Japan and has won the favor of international critics, who consider it the best possible successor for Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Now only Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is missing, perhaps due out in 2028, but in the meantime fans can already enjoy a good portion of the journey of Cloud Strife and his companions thanks to the two parts already available, which among other things present themselves with a very different approach despite sharing the same gameplay.
First released in April 2020, Final Fantasy VII Remake focused on the first part of the Final Fantasy VII story set in Midgarfor the occasion much more enriched in terms of narrative and content compared to what was seen in the classic PlayStation from 1997. Net of some controversial changes to the original plot, the work Square Enix has delved even further into the background of the characters by showing us the city of Midgar at its best in each of its most iconic locations. Furthermore, the combat system offered to players mixes theATB of the past with the contemporary Action/RPG approach, giving life to deep and spectacular battles. On the other hand, a strong linearity of the maps and a level design that is not always convincing have made more than one fan turn up their noses.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth instead presents itself as aevolution of its predecessor thanks to the open map twist, with much larger scenarios to explore and full of side activities and surprises to discover. The combat system is the same as the previous game but further perfected with new features and more playable characters, and also in terms of content the Square Enix title is very rich thanks also to the presence of several dozen minigames to entertain yourself with. Furthermore, with a very respectable longevity, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth keeps fans company for a very long time, ready to get lost in the wonders of one of the best Final Fantasy of the last years.
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