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FFVII remake to get even prettier, more realistic game system

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Sitting in the Sony press conference at E3, there were two moments where the excitement and joy was palpable. Obviously the announcement of The Last Guardian (again) was thunderous in the hall, but when they showed the FFVII remake teaser trailer, there were almost no dry eyes in the entire arena. A new interview with game director Tetsuya Nomura gives a few more details on what to expect.

For those who might have missed the moment during the press conference that I’m referring to, as well as the teaser trailer, here it is:

Famitsu’s interview with Tetsuya Nomura (thanks Gematsu for translation) starts by making me think I’m going to need to unhinge my mandible for an even more jaw-dropping experience.

We’re using part of that video in the game. We’re going to raise the quality even more.

Even more? Wow! That’s definitely going to use the full capacity of my PS4, and I’m excited for it. For the PC gaming and Xbox gaming Final Fantasy fans among you, be aware that they aren’t talking about bringing the remake to your platforms yet. All they’re saying is that it’s coming first to PlayStation 4. While it’s pretty safe to assume that it will eventually also be released on PC and possibly Xbox One as well, don’t expect to hear about that for a while.

We know this isn’t an HD update, it’s an entire remake of the game. That said, Nomura assures fans that there won’t be new characters, but that visuals will be made to match today’s visuals and appear closer to reality. So how will this affect gameplay?

I can’t share details, but we’re changing it to a more realistic system.

I know purists might not be happy about this, but I’m overjoyed. I haven’t replayed FFVII in years – not since moving on from my original PlayStation days. To be able to play it again in as a more modern experience? Just thinking about it makes me ready to cry all over again. No, I don’t think FFVII is the best Final Fantasy game ever made, but this remake might elevate it to that level.

Last Updated: June 24, 2015

69 Comments

  1. kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

    June 24, 2015 at 08:04

    Maaaan, hopefully the ‘hardcore’ fans don’t cry too much about the changes in this game. My only request is that they keep the battle system turn-based or at least make it some derivative of it. Gah, how good is it right now to be a JRPG fan and to think that SquareEnix is leading the charge…

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    • Mossel

      June 24, 2015 at 08:08

      I’ve never played a FF game before. Would you recommend waiting for this and playing it or playing FF13 first? I play on PC btw.

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      • Kromas,powered by windows 10.

        June 24, 2015 at 08:12

        FF is not a contiguous series. You can play 3 then 8 then 5 then 7 then 13 then the MMO. Does not matter. 7 is still the best story wise (unless you are in the 8 camp. )

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      • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

        June 24, 2015 at 08:14

        Man, I wouldn’t REALLY recommend 13 as a starting point, and there are no newer ports either…If you wan’t to jump into one from the PS1 (lol) days, the FF VIII port is pretty decent. 13 is not a bad game, but it doesn’t really represent the series properly. Hopefully XV will be coming to PC as well. Final Fantasy Type-0 is also coming to PC if you want to try that out, but it’s a PSP ‘remake’ afterall.

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        • Mossel

          June 24, 2015 at 08:25

          haha looks like people have some mixed opinions. Thing is most people don’t like 13 as far as I can gather. So I guess if I start with it and actually like it, then it can only get better? Being a PC gamer I know the graphics of the old games will irritate me.

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          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 08:26

            I would go so far as to not include 13 in the whole franchise…

          • Mossel

            June 24, 2015 at 08:26

            hahaha wow that seems drastic! I think i’ll give it a shot anyway. Can always get my money back on steam if I don’t like it!

          • RinceThis

            June 24, 2015 at 09:10

            COMPLETELY agree. It’s the one game I don’t like. X X X X X X X X X X

          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:29

            Well, the game is BEAUTIFUL on PC. at 60fps that game gives me a massive boner. Try it for yourself 🙂 I think the FF series is having a sale on Steam.

          • Mossel

            June 24, 2015 at 08:30

            Great! I’ll buy it after I finish Witcher 3 in about a decade.

          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:30

            LOL When you do try it out, EVENTUALLY, lemme know how you find it 🙂

          • Captain JJ Browmehn

            June 24, 2015 at 08:33

            It really is a pretty game.

          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:36

            Yup, even on consoles. Looks great on PC. 60 fps really changes a lot.

          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 08:42

            Even though the graphics will be old, as a JRPG fanatic I can tell you the cinematic in these “old” games are unmatched. The first thing you start to notice when you get into JRPG’s is that you play chasing those cinematic’s and cut scenes. And the more you get sucked into the story. (until you start to play triple triad in FF8… then the story can wait a bit xD)

          • Mossel

            June 24, 2015 at 09:05

            Maybe I should just start off with FF8? It doesn’t look too bad. Then 13 after that.

          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 09:09

            It will give you a good perspective about the essence of what a good and proper Final Fantasy game is. Then you will probably understand the hate for 13 when you start xD

        • RinceThis

          June 24, 2015 at 09:09

          HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH 13? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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      • Ottokie

        June 24, 2015 at 08:22

        Have to agree with Umar, FF13 is a bad starting point. FF8 is a good start on the PC. The only gripe fans have with the port is they did not include the original sound tracks, but for someone just starting out this will probably not matter. Then when (I really really hope for this) FF9 ports to PC give that one a go.

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        • Captain JJ Browmehn

          June 24, 2015 at 08:23

          Damn. This collides with what I said 🙂

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          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 08:24

            It’s the law of FF fans to uphold there favorites xD

          • Captain JJ Browmehn

            June 24, 2015 at 08:26

            True.

      • Captain JJ Browmehn

        June 24, 2015 at 08:22

        7 and 8 are both great. The remastered versions on Steam are quite decent. Really takes me back.
        But. It’s difficult to recommend such old games to someone who hasn’t played any of it yet, because a large part of the appeal for me is the nostalgia value. So maybe 13 is the one to go with.

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        • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

          June 24, 2015 at 08:25

          Very true, as a FF fanboy I can say that a huge part of it is Nostalgia and the design of those games are not timeless. It’s hard to get into them in this day and age. If FF X or even XII were released and remastered on PC, I would say those games are good starting points.

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          • Captain JJ Browmehn

            June 24, 2015 at 08:27

            Absolutely. X would be a nice one to get into.

          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 08:43

            This 100% this!

          • Hammersteyn

            June 24, 2015 at 08:43

            Bought X and X-2 HD a few months ago, still need to play it

          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 08:46

            You are gonna love it, if you played both in the past.

          • Hammersteyn

            June 24, 2015 at 08:47

            I did on PS2 but I need to finish Type-0 first XD

          • Gerhard Davids

            June 24, 2015 at 08:47

            You hace done yourself a massive favor. Brilliant games. Wish I had the HD versions on my shitty PS4.

          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:50

            If only SE was kind enough to make it cross-buy or at least give a discount if you bough it before, but nope. 500 dallars!

          • Gerhard Davids

            June 24, 2015 at 09:26

            You are aboard my feels train after all.

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      June 24, 2015 at 08:11

      can I just remind you that another Nier is coming? NIER!

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      • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

        June 24, 2015 at 08:15

        Made by Platinum games, HOLEEE CRAP…..Didn’t see that one coming. If they keep Nier’s type of story telling with Plats expert gameplay, we could have a real gem on our hands.

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    • Ottokie

      June 24, 2015 at 08:17

      Yea, I hope they keep these active battle systems far away from FF7. Only turn based is what we are looking for and expecting… And also have to agree with you I am a bit worried myself about Enix leading the charge, since they know absolutely nothing about the Final Fantasy franchise.

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      • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

        June 24, 2015 at 08:23

        I have to say, my faith in FF and SE has been restored quite a lot. They’ve been doing some really good work with XV and I love how transparent they’ve been with all those Active Time Reports. After playing the FF XV demo, I can already feel that soul of FF coming back. It’s not pretentious and self-indulgent like the 13 series was. It’s about the characters and their interactions, fun gameplay and it’s about adventure. 13 always felt like it was too preachy and trying to reach some higher, convoluted form of storytelling. XV feels…humble.

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        • Ottokie

          June 24, 2015 at 08:27

          I have so many mixed feelings about 15. But since I am now obligated to get a PS4 for FF7, I will undoubtedly buy 15 on release.

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          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:27

            What’s your take on XV?

          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 08:30

            I have literally not read anything or watched any videos about it. Much to afraid that the hype train hits me, I want to judge this game with my eyes open wide when it launches.

          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:32

            Fair enough, but at least know, that things are not perfect, but they’re extremely positive. Game is shaping up nicely and they’re planning to reboot the marketing at gamescom in a huge way, so you FF XV will be launching very soon too. Times are good for FF, after 13 I never thought I would say that again.

          • Ottokie

            June 24, 2015 at 08:57

            Right now I got my hands on the two Legend of Zelda (Ocarina and Majora’s mask) games for my N64, so that keeps me busy and out of trouble until FF XV launches.

    • Captain JJ Browmehn

      June 24, 2015 at 08:21

      I think they know how important that fight system is (or hope they do). They’ll keep it turn-based, no doubt. A few nice tweaks would be great though. Sure some hardcore fans are going to complain, even if the game is stellar (since you can’t cater to everyone), but generally I’m quite positive about this one. I think it’s going to be pretty awesome.

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      • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

        June 24, 2015 at 08:27

        Me too. Very positive. Nomura also said we can’t have two of the same games and I agree with him, I would want them to spice things up, and re imagine things a bit. As long as it’s fun and I don’t mind revisiting 7, even if it’s a different adventure this time around.

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        • Captain JJ Browmehn

          June 24, 2015 at 08:28

          I just can’t wait to see the environments you came to know so well in the original from a new and different perspective.

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          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:30

            I hope they add some of that hair graphics to Sephiroth’s hair 😀

          • Captain JJ Browmehn

            June 24, 2015 at 08:32

            XD

    • Hammersteyn

      June 24, 2015 at 08:22

      If the do thy can always buy the October port that no one wants

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      • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

        June 24, 2015 at 08:25

        LOLz dat PS4 port….I still remember that troll like it was yesterday.

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    • RinceThis

      June 24, 2015 at 09:08

      You KNOW they will!

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  2. Captain JJ Browmehn

    June 24, 2015 at 08:17

    Another “timed exclusive” incoming.

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  3. Hammersteyn

    June 24, 2015 at 08:27

    SOLD! don’t care, geef two mee nouw

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  4. Dutch Matrix

    June 24, 2015 at 08:30

    How many FINAL fantasies can there be???

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    • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

      June 24, 2015 at 08:32

      As many as they can make.

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      • Dutch Matrix

        June 24, 2015 at 08:34

        But then it is not a Final Fantasy is it? Should rather be called “This COULD be the Final Fantasy, depending on if we make a Gazillion Dollars of it or not.”

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        • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

          June 24, 2015 at 08:35

          Lol Lemme not get into the meaning of the name, lest I keep talking till the sun goes down.

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          • Dutch Matrix

            June 24, 2015 at 08:40

            Give me the short, short version…

          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:47

            lol The company making Final Fantasy was on the verge on going bankrupt, they had money for one more game, they gave a rookie the chance to just do one last game for them, said rookie created Final Fantasy, as in it was the company’s FINAL game, it’s final FANTASY. Final Fantasy actually became really popular, and single handily saved the entire company lol

          • Dutch Matrix

            June 24, 2015 at 08:50

            Ah. I see. Good on them. But can they not call the games “Lucky to be alive Fantasy now!”?

          • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

            June 24, 2015 at 08:51

            AHH pooey, you troll!

          • Dutch Matrix

            June 24, 2015 at 08:53

            LoL. To be honest. I only troll because I cannot, for the life of me, play Final Fantasy. I am too dumb. I did once, on PS2 attempt it. No matter what I did, I could not get that guy of mine to attack anything. No matter what button I pushed.

    • Ottokie

      June 24, 2015 at 08:34

      The FINAL one is probably not coming soon 😛

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    • Hammersteyn

      June 24, 2015 at 08:45

      Same amount as the times you’ve heard The Final Countdown?

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      • Dutch Matrix

        June 24, 2015 at 08:49

        But The Final Countdown is Epic!

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      • Mossel

        June 24, 2015 at 09:03

        Stuck. In. Head. I’m not even mad.

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        • Hammersteyn

          June 24, 2015 at 09:09

          XD

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  5. Bilyar nenk

    June 24, 2015 at 08:34

    hy guys i have book @my web http://openlibrary.us/

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  6. Coughsie

    June 24, 2015 at 08:48

    “there were almost no dry eyes…” I’d suggest an addition along the lines of “(or pants)” coz you know some people saw it as the climax of the presentation. All double entendres intended.

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    • kuuu(UMAR)rrrr

      June 24, 2015 at 08:49

      I agree, to make this article more accurate and factual, she needs to add pants. My pants were not dry, at all.

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  7. Blood Emperor Trevor

    June 24, 2015 at 08:53

    They may not bring the FF7 remake to PC? OMG …no? O_o

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  8. RinceThis

    June 24, 2015 at 09:13

    So excited about this. Absolutely loved the first game but it has dated in many ways.

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