Japan is delivering a solid one-two jab in April, with Resident Evil 3 dropping a mere two solar cycles after a certain day of fools has come and gone, whereas Square Enix is going back to Midgar on April 10 with a remake of Final Fantasy VII.

Bringing together interviews with the game’s creators, artists and developers, Inside Final Fantasy VII Remake gives an exclusive look at some of the secrets behind the creation of one of the most anticipated videogames of all time. This second video highlights the story and characters in Final Fantasy VII Remake and features interviews with renowned developers.

Final Fantasy VII was a gargantuan undertaking at the time, a sprawling saga taking place not only in a massive city but also in a wide world of mystery and danger. For Final Fantasy VII Remake, some fans have been scoffing (scoffing…TO THE MAX) at the first chapter in this reborn series being constrained to Midgar. After all, how much can you really do within that city once you’ve worked your way through the story? A lot, according to Final Fantasy VII Remake Co-Director Naoki Hamaguchi.

I’m still riding a Materia high after having experienced the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, a slice of game that allowed to not only wield Cloud Strife’s infamous Buster Sword with subtle hints of Crisis Core gameplay, but also allowed me to switch things up and try my hand at a more classic RPG approach. The game is looking good, the visuals are impossibly spectacular for a base PS4 title and if this is but the first chapter in a massive saga that retells a classic tale then I’m ready to rock and roll.

You never forget your first time stepping into Midgar. Whereas previous Final Fantasy games had utilised medieval and steampunk lands within which to tell their stories, Final Fantasy 7 was a massive departure from the atmospheric status quo set by its predecessors. Here was the city of Midgar, all wrapped in shiny technology and the promise of a cleaner tomorrow while hiding a dark secret.

If we’re entering the twilight of the current console generation, then Final Fantasy VII Remake may just be the most graphically gorgeous bang that the PlayStation 4 could hope to go out on.

And I’m not talking about the impressive fan creation in Dreams! With just a few weeks left to go, Final Fantasy VII Remake already has a ton of true believers who are hungry for just about any taste of the game and how it builds on over twenty years of legacy. Curious? Well you can find out for yourself right meow, because a demo is live!

More than two decades later, and the rebirth of one of the most iconic games in history is almost upon us. How much has really changed between then and now? See for yourself, in this first look at the opening for Final Fantasy VII Remake.