Final Fantasy VII is one of the most successful games of all time, and it certainly defined the JRPG; giving it massive exposure in the western market. For many, it was the first JRPG that they'd played and it holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.
Fans have been caught in mass hysteria numerous times, starting with the Final Fantasy VII Tech Demo, and more recently when the Final Fantasy VII Playstation 3 was announced last month. Square Enix must clearly know the huge potential that this game has, and the purpose of this article is to discuss the impact that it could have, combined with analysis about what's taking Square Enix so long to announce it.
To start off, it's important to say the obvious. Final Fantasy VII on Playstation 3 is something which many fans crave more than anything and by now it's probably more a case of "when" than "if". This time last year, the director of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (Hajime Tabata) claimed that a Final Fantasy VII remake would become a very real possibility once the development schedules of original staff members opened up. This would happen once Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII are complete.
There is also Square Enix's recent track record concerning remakes to consider, and how popular they have also been from a sales perspective. All of their four recent remakes have sold over 1 million units, with Final Fantasy III achieving over 2 million. If this is compared to Final Fantasy VII, the sales could be staggering as Final Fantasy III's sales don't even equate to half of the units Final Fantasy VII sold when it was initially released.
What would be the impact?
The main question is, would a full Final Fantasy VII remake shift consoles? It's quite hard to tell, but it could be one of the factors that is delaying Square Enix's response. They clearly didn't think the Playstation 3 had sold enough to give them a big return on Final Fantasy XIII, so they could be waiting until there are more sold to reap the largest benefits. However, it could be argued that if the game sold consoles on its own merits, that point is negated.
For Sony, a Final Fantasy VII remake would be huge, especially since they were so invested in the original and this could be one of the factors which decides its future destination.
From Square Enix's perspective, there are the current major titles in development, but there are also other factors. Nobody yet knows whether there will be a continuation on from Dirge of Cerberus, and this could be a higher priority than a Final Fantasy VII Remake - either of them might already be in development.
The Summation
In conclusion, it's easy to presume that it will happen. Square Enix have signalled their intentions of late, and this trend is sure to continue. A Final Fantasy VII Remake is a proverbial goldmine and they know it.
Posted on January 27th, 2010, 10:31 am (EST) by squirrelking101
phoenixlaguz27: I did say previously in reply to something Omen said, about Square Enix possibly finishing the FF series with a ffvii remake, releasing on the 20th anniversary, which is in 7 years. That would be cool!
(Ok i know, I've been saying i want one now, but thats impossible, i know that, i'm kidding around ^,^)
If they were going to do that, they would need to start now. If it took FF XIII this long to come out, they definitely cannot screw up FF VII.
Posted on January 27th, 2010, 6:41 am (EST) by Laguz
I did say previously in reply to something Omen said, about Square Enix possibly finishing the FF series with a ffvii remake, releasing on the 20th anniversary, which is in 7 years. That would be cool!
(Ok i know, I've been saying i want one now, but thats impossible, i know that, i'm kidding around ^,^)
Posted on January 27th, 2010, 12:05 am (EST) by Emi
Yes but SE should focus on their current projects first. But I'm interested in seeing kh3 before they remake FF7 first.
Posted on January 26th, 2010, 11:44 pm (EST) by thefenrir
Ehm...no...I don't see why we would feel bad, we'd probably just demand another remake, that's what us rabid fanboy/girls do, lol.
For one thing, Kitase already said that if they do go ahead with the remake, he will only do it if he had the original team from the original FFVII. There's no reason to fear that it would be as bad as X-2 (honestly I didn't think that X-2 was such a bad game in terms of gameplay).
However I do still stand by what I said earlier in this thr...ead, their focus shouldn't be on an FFVII remake at all right now. Let them focus on vsXIII and KH3, I'm anticipating those games far more than I am for a remake.
Posted on January 26th, 2010, 10:37 pm (EST) by emo_nemox7
Ha. What if SE did make one? AND what if it turned out terrible? Like terrible as in X-2 bad. lol. Then all you advocates of a remake would feel bad. Right?
Posted on January 26th, 2010, 6:28 pm (EST) by Laguz
Haha, Its Simple.
Make a re-make, and those who don't want one, don't play it!!!
xD
(guys, i'm joking by the way, don't kill me >.<)
Posted on January 26th, 2010, 6:06 pm (EST) by Damian
Kaos24: No remake please and thank you. Finish what games your already doing.
Let SE make new games so they dont get branded the "Remake King of Gaming". maybe thats already to late. lol
In my book, it's already too late lol. How many iterations have we seen of the first 5 FF games? :rolleyes:
Posted on January 26th, 2010, 6:00 pm (EST) by Kaos24
No remake please and thank you. Finish what games your already doing.
Let SE make new games so they dont get branded the "Remake King of Gaming". maybe thats already to late. lol
Posted on January 26th, 2010, 3:18 pm (EST) by Astharis
Introducing snobby younger kids that can't stand the older graphics to the game?
Putting it on a current console (Sure PSN is doing that, but it's not the same as releasing the game properly)?
I would love to know that my kids one day could get the same level of enjoyment out of FFVII as I did, without grimacing at the graphics and mechanics (possibly).
There are valid reasons to remake it.
But I personally think that it's too soon.
emo_nemox7: Honestly, after having played most of the games in the FF7 franchise, I say no to a remake. Honestly, what more could they want to accomplish other than just milking more money from the loyal fans? They've already told the story. There's really nothing else to say. And, you know what, making a remake might even ruin the series for some fans. If they saw it one way while they were playing it, and imagined voices and other thing, then having those things provided for them would make the game a totally different experience. Personally, I wouldn't want that.
I agree, what more could Square Enix be looking for out of this? I was happy with Crisis Core. I just think it's a waste of time for another remake to happen
Posted on January 26th, 2010, 2:33 pm (EST) by emo_nemox7
Honestly, after having played most of the games in the FF7 franchise, I say no to a remake. Honestly, what more could they want to accomplish other than just milking more money from the loyal fans? They've already told the story. There's really nothing else to say. And, you know what, making a remake might even ruin the series for some fans. If they saw it one way while they were playing it, and imagined voices and other thing, then having those things provided for them would make the game a tot...ally different experience. Personally, I wouldn't want that.
Posted on January 23rd, 2010, 9:03 am (EST) by Laguz
After playing ff7 straight after crisis core on the psp, i've been thinking about how great a remake would be.
I definatly want one, now!!!!!
For those who have completed crisis core, highlight below:
If they ever do a re-make, I want them to sorta 'Fill the gap' between the two games. Ok, so we see cloud on the train & Aeris selling flowers at the end of crisis core & begining of VII, but what happens inbetween Cloud getting from outside of Midgar, to Midgar? Aren't shinra still looking for him too, do the turks get to him? And the whole Soldier 1st class thing, is he really, or is it in his head (Being all confuzzled waking up in soldier uniform)?
I also want them to give Cloud a lil bit of his old self back. In Crisis Core, we see him as happy, cheerfull and funny, like Zack, but then at the begining of VII he's just so cold and nasty. Ok, I'm sure what happened with Zack would change him, but that drastically? I dunno....
And a silly little thing... If that dude in the slums ain't Zack, get rid of him! (Obviously from cc ending, it would be prettty impossible to be him, but i always thought it was him when i was younger!)
Posted on December 30th, 2009, 2:10 pm (EST) by Cactuar888
Xephoni: I only want a remake if it can hold true to the original and does not change to much of the forumla. There is obvious stuff I would like to see updated and changed such as
combat
items (fix bugged items in the US version)
some of the bosses (fixed bug glitches mostly)
Make the weapons a little harder and raise the time limit above 99.99 ^^.
Also, I do NOT want the story changed much, I know they would make a few changes here and there but that's it. I don't really want some extra side story that was not in the original game like some remakes tend to do.
Yes I totally agree!
If FF7 get remake maybe everything else will soon get remake soon so keep that in mind!!
Posted on December 30th, 2009, 12:48 am (EST) by Xephonai
I only want a remake if it can hold true to the original and does not change to much of the forumla. There is obvious stuff I would like to see updated and changed such as
combat
items (fix bugged items in the US version)
some of the bosses (fixed bug glitches mostly)
Make the weapons a little harder and raise the time limit above 99.99 ^^.
Also, I do NOT want the story changed much, I know they would make a few changes here and there but tha...t's it. I don't really want some extra side story that was not in the original game like some remakes tend to do.
Posted on December 29th, 2009, 8:04 pm (EST) by Selcopa
It would make alot of money, and since that world be good for the company it would help enhance future Final Fantasys as well.
Also it would be really cool to play the game in amazing graphics. Maybe thrown in a bonus dungeon like they seem to be doing.
Posted on December 28th, 2009, 9:20 pm (EST) by thefenrir
Haha that's true XD
Anyway, after seeing the latest KH Birth by Sleep trailer I would prefer it if Nomura continued with KH3 rather than an FFVII remake honestly.
Posted on December 28th, 2009, 6:32 pm (EST) by gilburtgtr
At least they wouldn't have story planning or character design to worry about.
Posted on December 28th, 2009, 12:26 pm (EST) by Aaron
Shawn: I doubt it. They said it would take almost as long as a brand-new Final Fantasy, or maybe slightly shorter. Unless they possibly used XIII as a base for the battle system and tweaked it somewhat.
Then I guess FF7 won't see the light of my ps3...
Posted on December 28th, 2009, 12:15 pm (EST) by Shawn
Sillcher: I would like it to happen, but only if it could be completed in a span of at most 4 months. I want new games too you know... (versus 13 anyone?)
I doubt it. They said it would take almost as long as a brand-new Final Fantasy, or maybe slightly shorter. Unless they possibly used XIII as a base for the battle system and tweaked it somewhat.
Posted on December 28th, 2009, 9:08 am (EST) by Aaron
I would like it to happen, but only if it could be completed in a span of at most 4 months. I want new games too you know... (versus 13 anyone?)
Posted on December 28th, 2009, 8:39 am (EST) by Loza-chan
I think they should! FF7 originally was to help show off the power of the Playstation. Why not do it for a new sony product?
Posted on December 14th, 2009, 5:40 pm (EST) by soccerdude240
yeah they just should
Posted on December 14th, 2009, 3:39 pm (EST) by kingudamu
i think a remake would be great for those who hvae never gotten a chance to play ff7 at all. the dont sell the orig. anymore, and if you dont have a credit card, you cant buy these (or any of the other old games) of ebay or even the psn.
i vaguely remember reading somewhere that the origenl ff7 team would like to make a remake, but dont have the time/resources to do so...
but, then again, the character designer for ff7 (nomu ^^) said he was leaving ff for kh once the ff...13 series was done (correct me if im wrong). so, i could be wrong about that....
still would be F/n awsm the x3
Posted on December 13th, 2009, 9:37 pm (EST) by squirrelking101
juxtor: I'm a little worried that if they do a remake, they could destroy what was so good about the original game on the PS1, It would be interesting to see it graphically touched up but I'm just not sure if it will have the same charm..
To have the same charm, for starters there would have to be no voice overs.
I just have voices tuned to every character. For some reason S-E would just feel wrong by adding voice. But I think they can make the game have the same charm really easily by just taking out that factor.
Posted on December 13th, 2009, 8:53 pm (EST) by juxtor
I'm a little worried that if they do a remake, they could destroy what was so good about the original game on the PS1, It would be interesting to see it graphically touched up but I'm just not sure if it will have the same charm..
Posted on December 13th, 2009, 7:37 pm (EST) by squirrelking101
Its been official that they will be doing a remake
the real question is "When will it get done?"
Hate to say it, but that isn't official at all.
"With the current technical specifications, it would be very difficult. But someone will do it"
Noone has even started on it yet, its always been a back thought. But even the opening segment for the PS3, that little demo. Took like 3 months, the FFXIII team was not complete until that technical demo was done.
<...br />
^^ - Was in another interview I read. Forgot where now. But if it took that long to create that little bit from scratch, they have a whole lot more ahead of them.
Posted on December 13th, 2009, 6:38 pm (EST) by Déta88
Its been official that they will be doing a remake
the real question is "When will it get done?"
Posted on December 11th, 2009, 11:36 am (EST) by Laguz
...Omen: Well.. after finding out how long it is taking to make XIII and Versus XIII and there is the matter of Kingdom Hearts 3.. I would rather they concentrated on those.
But guys.. please remember that the FF 7 compilation is supposed to last another 8 years
"will end on Final Fantasy VII's 20th birthday"
Very good point!! Thats scary to think of mind, I'll be 30 O.O
It would be kinda cool if they ended all things final fantasy with a remake of the biggest classic of all FF History!
As for wanting a remake, i do! Sometimes i play it, and the graphics are just so terrible, i wish they'd do a remake just for that fact. But bear in mind, if they do remake it, they're definatly bound to change some of the story, because otherwise, everyone knows whats to come...
If they did remake it, I'd like to see them make Yuffie & Vincent a definate member of the team, cause in the original they were optional characters, so anyone who played it and didnt know about them, were probably like wtf when they were in AC/CC & DoC. I doubt this happened in many cases... Just shame on you if you never found them!
Eskimo Keith: I want to see RedXIII in a shinra uniform now and Barret in a sailor suit xD
'You look like a bear wrapped in a marshmallow' classic xD
Quite possibly the best part that would be in a remake, and the whole cross dressing cloud too!!!
Posted on December 2nd, 2009, 6:58 pm (EST) by Koontzy
I think its a good idea b/c my littel brother is starting to like final fantasy more and more so i told him to play VII but he could not stand the way it looks so i would like to see it remade for that reson and heack i would play the hell out of it
Posted on November 17th, 2009, 9:47 am (EST) by krutmage
crisis core bothered me more than i enjoyed it. it was fun but the whole time i was playing it i kept thinking why am i playing a game that i know how it ends.
advent children was cool but just an unnecessary money grab. however I recently watched kyles copy of advent children complete and that was much better than the original, they shoulda done it that way to begin with instead of wasting my time and money.
i feel bad for raggin on ff7 in a final fantasy forum but i t...hink they shoulda just let it die...
Posted on November 16th, 2009, 6:35 pm (EST) by gilburtgtr
That's the main reason I think this will happen at some point. Maybe the remake will be the last of the compilation, as a send-off! On next-gen consoles... *dreamy* ...although we all know how SE can be with deadlines. :S
Posted on November 16th, 2009, 5:55 pm (EST) by Damian
Well.. after finding out how long it is taking to make XIII and Versus XIII and there is the matter of Kingdom Hearts 3.. I would rather they concentrated on those.
But guys.. please remember that the FF 7 compilation is supposed to last another 8 years
"will end on Final Fantasy VII's 20th birthday"
Posted on November 16th, 2009, 5:19 pm (EST) by gilburtgtr
But aren't you a fan of Crisis Core and ACC?
Posted on November 16th, 2009, 1:19 pm (EST) by krutmage
no, let it die... please let the game rest in peace
FF7 was the one that got me hooked on the series and all these extra games movies preludes postludes behind the scenes crap. ok i understand SE is a business and they want all the money they can get but just stop beating the dead horse.
that being said I love you FF7
Posted on October 17th, 2009, 9:57 pm (EST) by Dart-123
I've never finished FF7 and I don't feel like buying the PSOne Classics version if they are really gonna remake it. Personally I'd be satisfied of they did a PSP or PSN/XBLA remake with updated graphix and sound. I think SE has given up on the Compilation of FF7 for now, so just a small $10 blend of old and new will be plenty for me.
Posted on October 17th, 2009, 2:56 pm (EST) by Kiyoshi-Ryuu
To be honest, I think I'm kind of on the boarder-line for this. The original will always hold a special place for me since it was my first exposure to the FF Series. Although I've not played it in some time, it's still one of my favorites to this day.
So the thought of someone remaking it just ... I dunno, I think that'd be a bit weird. Perhaps it could be something of an up-date? Like bringing all the graphics etc. up to present standards, add in some voice acting, maybe tie up any... loose ends they couldn't originally and tie it in with the compilation. I would love to see something like that!
Posted on September 16th, 2009, 6:36 am (EST) by S. E. Palmeiras
of course, everybody wants it
Posted on July 12th, 2009, 10:36 pm (EST) by Robot Viking
majanika: Looking a few years down the road and seeing the compilation as it is with before crisis, cc, FFvii, Doc, and AC it seems like fvii will be forgotten in the mix considering the difference in grahpics alone.
I completely disagree. Pac Man and Super Mario Bros are certainly still remembered. Sure, new updates and iterations have been released (Pac Man: CE, Super Mario World, etc...), but the originals are still fondly remembered and played. Like those games, newer FF's have been released, but people still remember and love VII. People are still playing and enjoying it for the first time.
I think a remake would be a cop out, it would be Square saying that the original wasn'...t good enough and doesn't hold up. Personally, I think that's a load of crap. Yes, the graphics look dated, but they still do a good job of conveying the story. Last I checked, even though it was filmed on old equipment in the 60's, Seven Samurai is still a damn good film. FFVII is the same, no matter what, good is good and it still holds up. A remake isn't needed, IMO.
Having said that, if a remake were to come out, I'd buy it.
Posted on June 26th, 2009, 9:26 am (EST) by terals
Originally I was all for a FF7 remake but I have to say that I've changed my mind and that I don't see the point anymore. The main 2 reasons I wanted it were that firstly I wanted to see how the characters would look with modern garphics and secondly I was worried that the PS3 wouldn't be able to play it with the lack of backwards compatability but these are no longer issues. Advent children has allowed me to see the characters and FF7 is now available on the PS store for all PS3 owners to downl...oad. However if it was remade I would still buy it simply because it's the best game of all time.
Posted on June 25th, 2009, 9:22 pm (EST) by overdrive_91
If they keep everything pretty much the same bar a few additions such as a graphic upgrade and voice acting I'm game. I don't see what could go wrong. Crisis core even though a bit repetitive looked brilliant and made me want to see what the final fantasy 7 world looked like through a new gen console. That said, square enix should still concentrate on their newer releases but for people like me who won't be playing the new online final fantasy i'd love a remake.
Posted on June 19th, 2009, 5:24 pm (EST) by majanika
i wish i could explain it better but the words seem to be elusive.
I don't want a direct remake of the original with just updated graphics, i dont' think it would turn out well..
I do want them to approach it as if seeing it for the first time with the spirit and story with this gen tech...to have a game that would look and feel like the heart of the compilation instead of it being the game everyone loves but no one wants to play in another few years.
Thi...nk about it, you have cc, doc and ac...for many of us they are ways to clear up some story lines n the original if u actually played the original before these titles released. The same titles though built a new generation of fans for the original and though some seem fine to go back and play the original and enjoy it, others can't get past the grahpics. Looking a few years down the road and seeing the compilation as it is with before crisis, cc, FFvii, Doc, and AC it seems like fvii will be forgotten in the mix considering the difference in grahpics alone.
I don't know if this makes sense, doing my best here, my apologies. :)
Posted on June 19th, 2009, 9:31 am (EST) by Eskimo Keith
majanika: I'm a huge fan of the original game and have fond memories playing it, i have great feelings of nostalgia while playing through it again now off of psn. I can't imagine anyone playing it now not wondering as they are playing "what would this look like updated?" There is a certain charm in the original, a deep story of tragedy and triumph with some much needed scenes of humor that would be hard to bring to a remake if they were to do a straight remake imo. Personally i'd like them to leave the original alone and let it live on as the classic it is and not try to do a direct remake. I would however love to see them remix it, give me the FFvii game new and fresh as if they were making it for the first time. I want the game they would have done then if they had the tech they do now. It could be the same story, have the same spirit, same charm and yet feel like a completely new, fresh game. Then of course they could give me a FFvii-2 since all pieces would be in place......what? a girl can dream :) Eventually the age of this game will catch up to it and even with the love of its very boistrious fans will not be able to save it from fading into myth and legend of a mighty game that was, already there r those who didn't recognize it at my daughters highschool as ffvii err..cloud since their first experience with this story was DoC, CC and AC. A remake is a must, a game this good shouldn't fade to nothing.
So you want them to 'not' do a remake, but now you do?
Im somewhat confused by your post lol
Are you saying you wouldn't want a remake with the certain camera angles and exact frame for frame set pieces but rather a completely new way to play but keeping the story the same?
Posted on June 18th, 2009, 11:17 pm (EST) by majanika
I'm a huge fan of the original game and have fond memories playing it, i have great feelings of nostalgia while playing through it again now off of psn. I can't imagine anyone playing it now not wondering as they are playing "what would this look like updated?" There is a certain charm in the original, a deep story of tragedy and triumph with some much needed scenes of humor that would be hard to bring to a remake if they were to do a straight remake imo. Personally i'd like them to leave the... original alone and let it live on as the classic it is and not try to do a direct remake. I would however love to see them remix it, give me the FFvii game new and fresh as if they were making it for the first time. I want the game they would have done then if they had the tech they do now. It could be the same story, have the same spirit, same charm and yet feel like a completely new, fresh game. Then of course they could give me a FFvii-2 since all pieces would be in place......what? a girl can dream :) Eventually the age of this game will catch up to it and even with the love of its very boistrious fans will not be able to save it from fading into myth and legend of a mighty game that was, already there r those who didn't recognize it at my daughters highschool as ffvii err..cloud since their first experience with this story was DoC, CC and AC. A remake is a must, a game this good shouldn't fade to nothing.
Posted on June 18th, 2009, 12:05 pm (EST) by TehCrevan
Ehhh, I would have to say no.
Seeing some of SE's remakes in the past, they haven't done justice to some.
That, and I still walk around playing the original VII on my PSP in class.
Posted on June 15th, 2009, 6:04 pm (EST) by Allen waker
Yes they should make one because you can't go back to it any more its sad to say that ff7 as much as I like the game hasn't aged well and could use a remake. Not just for diehard fans but for new gamers that played crisis core or watched advent children and want to experience ff7 but missed the boat by about ten years and because I am a fanboy and that was really my first game
Posted on June 13th, 2009, 5:15 pm (EST) by Eskimo Keith
It would probably be cheaper to do a film than a game, it would be long but im sure Sony's fabled Blu-Ray could handle it lol.
I want to see RedXIII in a shinra uniform now and Barret in a sailor suit xD
'You look like a bear wrapped in a marshmallow' classic xD
Posted on June 13th, 2009, 4:52 pm (EST) by gilburtgtr
I don't think it'd work as a film - far too long. Game remake, maybe, but first I'd want to be assured by Square that Cloud's hair would be as big as the original VII. xD None of this nice and neat AC/CC hair. :p
Posted on June 13th, 2009, 9:15 am (EST) by Eskimo Keith
Ok, if you had a choice between a film re-make or a game re-make, what would you want?
It'd be nice to lure in some new fans with an amazing FFVII film but then the fanboy in me wants a fully revised game with HD graphics Advent Children style :P
Haha! Actually, I can just about imagine how that would look after seeing that photoshop someone's done of Cloud in a dress but it would still just be so weird. Not to mention the Don Corneo scene!
Posted on June 13th, 2009, 9:05 am (EST) by Eskimo Keith
...Rioko: I'm currently playing FFVII again and now with the possibility of a remake in my mind as I play it, I find myself getting to certain scenes and thinking, "how the hell would they pull this off!?". The Honey Bee Inn and the play you take part in at the Gold Saucer (with Cloud and whoever twirling off the stage!) spring to mind. I dunno, it just seems like there are quite a few things in the game that I really can't see fitting into a remake so in that respect, I guess I'd be against the idea. I'd much rather they leave it as it is then go messing about with it.
Saying that, I'd still most definitely buy it. How amazing would it be to play FFVII with AC style graphics!?
I can see your point, do we really want to see Cloud in revised graphics wearing his manly Cotton Dress and Blonde Wig?
Me personally..............yeah xD
I'm currently playing FFVII again and now with the possibility of a remake in my mind as I play it, I find myself getting to certain scenes and thinking, "how the hell would they pull this off!?". The Honey Bee Inn and the play you take part in at the Gold Saucer (with Cloud and whoever twirling off the stage!) spring to mind. I dunno, it just seems like there are quite a few things in the game that I really can't see fitting into a remake so in that respect, I guess I'd be against the idea. I'd much rather they leave it as it is then go messing about with it.
Saying that, I'd still most definitely buy it. How amazing would it be to play FFVII with AC style graphics!?
Posted on June 12th, 2009, 11:07 am (EST) by bingo
I would like to see a remake because i think the visuals for 7 would be spectacular in modern graphics.
Posted on June 11th, 2009, 12:23 pm (EST) by Eskimo Keith
gilburtgtr: I am all for a remake of VII. I just dont have the persistance anymore to load up the PSX, spend days playing a game which, although a legend, is not a good game nowadays by anyone's standards. Yes, the story is amazing and you feel a true attachment to all the characters, but it is not a game worthy of my time anymore. If I wanted to play on a console game, I would not choose this over, say CRISIS CORE, or even XII.
Shame on you!!!
I'm definetly up for a re-make, i could buy VII in yet another format : D
BEST GAME EVRRRRRR
Posted on June 11th, 2009, 11:37 am (EST) by gilburtgtr
Robot Viking: Honestly, no, I really don't want one. I played through the original last year and I think it holds up very well. Seeing as it's now available on PSN, I really don't think there's a reason for a remake.
Personally, I'd rather see the resources that would go into a remake used for something new.
At this point, I'd say a remake is still likely but a way off yet. They'll want to sap as much money from the PSN re-release as they can. Perhaps a remake of VII will be their final game in the FF VII series, you know, to finish with a bang.
Posted on June 10th, 2009, 9:48 pm (EST) by Robot Viking
Honestly, no, I really don't want one. I played through the original last year and I think it holds up very well. Seeing as it's now available on PSN, I really don't think there's a reason for a remake.
Personally, I'd rather see the resources that would go into a remake used for something new.
Posted on May 8th, 2009, 1:47 am (EST) by emo_nemox7
No remake for me. I want a sequal. But if they did a sequal I wouldn't want it to be pure fan service like X-2 was, I would want it to be all the things that X-2 should have been. I would want it to be as insightful and entertaining as Crisis Core, just considerably longer. I think it'll be quite a long time til anything is done about this though since I think SE is just gonna milk the profits for the original.. I mean hell, they released it on PSN.. >.< So they don't need a remake at this poin...t, they'll just keep reselling the original.
Well, SE has stated that the FF7 compilation is not is done and that there will be a LINK to the series.
As for a remake, I would like it to be the flagship game for the PS4. SE is obviously too busy to start working on a title now, but when they are ready, All 3 companies (M$, Sony, Nintendo) should have their new dev kits out. Ubisoft has supposedly gotten one from M$ already. So then a PS4 dev kit would reach the hands of SE by the end of 2010.
I would buy it.
But acctually would it just be the same just with better graphics.
But the most people and mostly the Wannabe gamers, just play games with
good graphics.
But its the Gameplay that makes a good game.
So i would buy it, BUT i acctually dont need it.
Posted on May 1st, 2009, 6:32 am (EST) by tomarcus
I like having FFVII on my PSP. lol. A remake would be cool, but I liked VI more, as many of you know.
Posted on April 29th, 2009, 3:46 am (EST) by geejay1221
i think i'm going to throw up.. ahha. there are so many of those
already.. why don't they try making a remake for fFvIII? hahah. i'd
love that. :D
Posted on April 25th, 2009, 8:19 am (EST) by Shawn
gilburtgtr: I think now that it is on JP/HK PSN, it is far more unlikely that a remake will happen. I should think (hope) that they will bring the English version of VII out in the west on PSN too, at some point. Please, please Square!
I'm expecting them to announce that's it's on PSN either during or shortly after E3 this year, since ACC is being released right around the time E3 is taking place (only three days difference).
Posted on April 25th, 2009, 6:47 am (EST) by gilburtgtr
I think now that it is on JP/HK PSN, it is far more unlikely that a remake will happen. I should think (hope) that they will bring the English version of VII out in the west on PSN too, at some point. Please, please Square!
Posted on April 24th, 2009, 4:12 am (EST) by chris prime
hell yeah just make it. that game never gets old
Posted on April 23rd, 2009, 2:43 pm (EST) by gwcommander
Heck ya I want it. Gimmy Gimmy!!! But I'd be happy if they just rerelease it on psn or something like that. I have 2 copies so I'm not hurting. I just want those who didn't get to experience the game and don't want to spend a lot of money on ebay for it should have an alternative to this.
Posted on March 26th, 2009, 12:49 pm (EST) by IceOtaku
I would love to see one. I sort of screwed up my copy of FFVII, and about halfway through the game it stops working, so I can't play it anymore:( If a remake for PS3 came out, I would leap on it.
Posted on March 24th, 2009, 6:48 pm (EST) by Dreams
I wouldn't say no to one. They could sort out the little things that bug me about the current version, like having walking as the default movement pace, and the few translation errors.
I would personally love to see one. Think the PS3 is the perfect system to do it on.
Posted on March 24th, 2009, 12:48 am (EST) by tomarcus
Two things. 1. Final Fantasy could work on the DS. I had that game on PC, since I didn't have a PS1, and the discs were 300 ish MB each. 2. There still is some speculation, everyone from the original team of VII is spread out working on other projects, but there was minor hinting if they all were available then maybe.
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Posted on February 21st, 2009, 8:19 pm (EST) by penpen4
I have pretty much given up on Square as well. I am hoping that Atlus will make the next gen leap and work on some more PS3 titles.
Posted on February 21st, 2009, 4:08 pm (EST) by gilburtgtr
Haha! They have made most of their fans like that... ^^
Posted on February 21st, 2009, 3:39 pm (EST) by Dart-123
It will be remade, but Square probably wants to make a couple more attempted blockbusters out of the "Compilation of FF7." Don't get me wrong, I really like Crisis Core and Advent Children was worth the watch, but no one can say they were completely satisfactory even by Square's standards.
Square said that the Compilation will continue until 2017, FF7's 20 year anniversary. My guess is at the E3 (or future replacement) of 2017, they will announce a Remake and, judging by the way... they spread out their developers, it will be released for the PS4 in 2020.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm a huge pessimist, especially towards Square.
Posted on February 18th, 2009, 2:50 am (EST) by Zero
I have a crazy idea. It ranks up there with some of my others for an FFVII remake. What if, along with which ever console they make it for, why not also make a new PC version of it (kinda like how they did it with the original FFVII)
Posted on February 17th, 2009, 10:46 pm (EST) by begrievingsnow
i would love a remake!... i think they cant make a perfect movie with such definition and leave the game a digital mess...
Posted on January 26th, 2009, 6:17 am (EST) by penpen4
Sony will probably use it as a last resort. I can't imagine a better way to sell PS3s than a special FFVII bundle. :p
Posted on January 26th, 2009, 12:56 am (EST) by Kaos24
Im on the no side of things. if they do. do it like 8-10 more years down the line.
Posted on December 5th, 2008, 4:42 pm (EST) by Aerosofthewind
Sure, why not
Posted on December 4th, 2008, 12:36 pm (EST) by gilburtgtr
Kshtar: But it's not going to happen in my opinion.
I would say its inevitable and I must say, I think they will make it fantastic.
Posted on December 3rd, 2008, 6:05 pm (EST) by Kshtar
I would say yes to a remake, if only to own a legitimate copy of FFVII. However, by making one they immediately cause the PS1 version to lose most of its value, as new copies would be flooding the market and having an original copy wouldn't be all to special anymore.
But it's not going to happen in my opinion. Either that or it'll happen as a side project that will come out making the first one look even better by how bad the new one will be by todays standards.
Posted on December 1st, 2008, 5:19 pm (EST) by monobl
The trouble with "exclusive" is it doesn't stay that way forever, sooner or later the PC or one/all the other consols WILL get the game, now so far the FF series has been different the games only been on one platform or another, so is this the time to expand, the credit crunch is biting everywhere and as an ardent fan i would happily buy the FF games on whatever platform they came out on....but would prefer on the PS3
As for just VII getting the remake, SE have remade previous games... as batches except FFIII on the DS, would love to see 6+7 and 8+9 as either two seperate anthologies or as an entire package...would be cool whatever they came out as tho
Just my pennies worth of thought
Posted on November 22nd, 2008, 2:29 pm (EST) by Cerberuswaltz
I don't think it would be that bad, honestly.... I mean, revise the spells a bit, maybe some new summons or skills, but just as long as they don't change the story line and what not. So, I'd be okay with it...
Posted on November 22nd, 2008, 2:25 pm (EST) by Zero
Of corse that is not the way Microsoft is looking at it. Simply put, they want there piece of the pie, and if you ask me they are doing a pretty good job of it.
Think about it like this: Originaly, Halo was going to be produced for the Playstation 2, but Microsoft saw this game in production, and struck a deal with Bungie, buying up the exclusive rights to Halo. The only real difference at this point is that Microsoft is not able to buy exclusive rights to Square-Enix games. Instead, it's... all a matter of what platforms Square-Enix would like to put their games on.
While Microsoft may have been looking at the monetary aspect of having the next major Final Fantasy released on their bahemoth, I am pretty sure that Square-Enix was looking at the statistics in the North American region for Xbox 360 vs. Playstation 3 sales. Which would explain that the Final Fantasy XIII release for the Xbox 360 is exclusive to the North American region (or at least it was last time I had heard).
Looking at how they release their games, Square-Enix has more reason other than money as to why they choose certain systems for each of their games. For example, when working on a remake for Final Fantasy III, The original idea they had was to make it on the Playstation 2. They had decided that it would have been a better idea to put it on the Nintendo DS, and this was before the system was released. Obviously, they had something there when they finally did release it, because it was a beautifully done game.
What ever they do with the Final Fantasy VII Remake, and we know that they are going to do it, despite all the denials they have been throwing out since the Playstation 3 tech demo, they will have a smash hit once again. This I am sure of.
Posted on November 22nd, 2008, 1:15 pm (EST) by gilburtgtr
Well, it is a money thing, that's what it boils down to. Its unfortunate when you say it like that but that's just how it is. Hopefully everyone will be given the chance to play a game as epic as FF XIII, either on PS3 or 360, but I doubt that's the way Microsoft are looking at it (though they might give that impression to the general public).
Posted on November 22nd, 2008, 4:44 am (EST) by Zero
gilburtgtr: Hey, you never know, Microsoft might just buy themselves into the equation:angry: just like they have with XIII:angry:
The way I see it, Microsoft felt that the Final Fantasy franchise was one worth buying into. You never know, it might even lure Hironobu Sakaguchi into the equasion if it were an Xbox 360 exlusive. Although that is truly heavy dreaming I would say
Posted on November 22nd, 2008, 4:40 am (EST) by gilburtgtr
Hey, you never know, Microsoft might just buy themselves into the equation:mad: just like they have with XIII:mad:
Posted on November 21st, 2008, 3:59 pm (EST) by Zero
ronin90: I think the most likely place for a Final Fantasy VII remake is the PS3
Yes, it would indeed seem that Sony's cheap Blu Ray player (or over priced, over rated, over hyped gaming machine) would be the most likely place for a Final Fantasy VII remake. Personally, I would prefer to see this masterpiece on the X-Box 360.
Posted on November 17th, 2008, 3:55 pm (EST) by Darryl
OujiMakaSan: ronin90 has a little crush on yuffie..jk well anyways im ok about the remake btw!
*cough* No Comment *cough*
I think the most likely place for a Final Fantasy VII remake is the PS3, but a re-release will probably pop-up on the PSP.
Posted on November 17th, 2008, 3:15 pm (EST) by Zero
THE THUNDER: :eek:
me too!!!!
you know i think it will release for ds!!!!! :mad:
look! first ffiv and then blood of bahamut!!!! and in future our hope just coming for DS :mad: Im getting mad!!!!!!
but you know... how about CLOUD BOOK huh?! is there some secret about ff7remake or a spin off??? :D
I seriously doubt that it would work on the DS, simply because the game is too big. That, and the fact is that you would probobly have to span it across 3 cards just to keep it's charm.
Posted on November 17th, 2008, 2:16 pm (EST) by THE THUNDER
Suikojin: Years ago, before Advent Children released, I said NO! But... after playing all the side games like DoC and Crisis Core (Mostly Crisis Core) I am now leaning towards YES! So yeah, if they made a remake, I would buy it.
:eek:
me too!!!!
you know i think it will release for ds!!!!! :mad:
look! first ffiv and then blood of bahamut!!!! and in future our hope just coming for DS :mad: Im getting mad!!!!!!
but you know... how about CLOUD BOOK huh?! is there some secret about ff7remake or a spin off??? :D
Posted on November 3rd, 2008, 10:22 am (EST) by gilburtgtr
I am all for a remake of VII. I just dont have the persistance anymore to load up the PSX, spend days playing a game which, although a legend, is not a good game nowadays by anyone's standards. Yes, the story is amazing and you feel a true attachment to all the characters, but it is not a game worthy of my time anymore. If I wanted to play on a console game, I would not choose this over, say CRISIS CORE, or even XII. It is out of its league, and a remake would be fantastic. I also think that a r...emake is inevitable also. Square said that when they launched CRISIS CORE, they wanted the Final Fantasy VII frabchise to last antother 10 years, and they proved their point with Advent's Childeren: Complete.
If VII was brought out as the original on the PSP (not going to happen, I know), I would buy it. I would have the time and persistance to play this while travelling, and at places where I cant access better consoles.
Posted on November 3rd, 2008, 9:36 am (EST) by OujiMakaSan
ronin90 has a little crush on yuffie..jk well anyways im ok about the remake btw!
Posted on September 12th, 2008, 8:32 pm (EST) by Selyah
I think if they did make a remake unless it scored really badly you'd be mad not to buy it, not saying its a good idea, but if you loved the original u'd miss out otherwise.
Posted on September 7th, 2008, 6:58 am (EST) by Suikojin
Years ago, before Advent Children released, I said NO! But... after playing all the side games like DoC and Crisis Core (Mostly Crisis Core) I am now leaning towards YES! So yeah, if they made a remake, I would buy it.
Posted on June 19th, 2008, 8:51 pm (EST) by Selyah
lol you'll upset Ronin either further now, the fact you couldn't care if Yuffie existed ^^
Posted on June 19th, 2008, 6:01 am (EST) by Astharis
I could live without either of them... But I'd miss the airship.
Posted on June 18th, 2008, 7:14 pm (EST) by Darryl
Yuffie is like the main reason to play the game. If she's not in it, that hurts me. :(
Posted on June 18th, 2008, 5:43 pm (EST) by Astharis
Yuffie & Vincent aren't in there, you can't breed chocobos, there's no airship to control, etc.
Yes, it was a remake in the technical definition of the word, but I don't think that it would be considered part of the Final Fantasy franchise, as it's certainly not official.
Posted on June 18th, 2008, 10:15 am (EST) by Shawn
tebian: cool but does that have anything to do with the conversation or make it less of a full version that was made as example ....
That NES pirate game actually cut a lot of stuff that was in the original game. ;)
Posted on June 18th, 2008, 8:18 am (EST) by tebian
cool but does that have anything to do with the conversation or make it less of a full version that was made as example ....
Laylia: It was pirated in the fact that it wasn't made by Square Enix (or whatever version of the company was about at that moment in time).
That, plus it was copyright infrigment. Square owns the trademarks. ;)
Posted on June 18th, 2008, 5:28 am (EST) by Astharis
It was pirated in the fact that it wasn't made by Square Enix (or whatever version of the company was about at that moment in time).
Posted on June 17th, 2008, 9:20 pm (EST) by tebian
Wilhelm: That was a pirate-made game, although good for what they usually do (not just being a NES'd SNES game).
Not sure what you mean, it was made by a real company and sold throughout China as a real product. It was made on the Famicom format if you read the article. "Pirate-made game" seems to imply it was home brew and it was fair from that, it was a full remake of the game. Anyways thanks for the note what ever it did say.
tebian: Howdy I know your all talking remake for FFVII and moving ahead but did you know that there was a remake for the Famicom. Seriously crazy thing I try to play on a emulator some. No matter what machine they remake these games on its the characters and story line that will carry it. The graphics never was what made the Final Fantasy saga, it was the adventure that you took and then the music in my opinion. I think this is why Square has been so successful in all of its remakes for each platform, over and over again. I would totally like to see remake of this one.
That was a pirate-made game, although good for what they usually do (not just being a NES'd SNES game).
And on the subject of a remake, wouldn't there be issues with places like the Wall Market (specifically, *those* scenes), ratings-wise, since soccermoms would go apeshit if they saw it in this day and age?
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Posted on June 17th, 2008, 7:19 am (EST) by tebian
Howdy I know your all talking remake for FFVII and moving ahead but did you know that there was a remake for the Famicom. Seriously crazy thing I try to play on a emulator some. No matter what machine they remake these games on its the characters and story line that will carry it. The graphics never was what made the Final Fantasy saga, it was the adventure that you took and then the music in my opinion. I think this is why Square has been so successful in all of its remakes for each platform..., over and over again. I would totally like to see remake of this one.
Posted on June 10th, 2008, 3:50 pm (EST) by Selyah
Laylia:
Personally, playing FFVII is now an act of nostalgia, and that's something a remake wouldn't have, so I personally wouldn't buy it for me. BUT there are gamers in the world who weren't even born when FFVII was released... Wouldn't it be grand if they got a brand new version to play? Gamers today are really spoilt with graphics, etc, so probably wouldn't pick up the original FFVII as first time players.
That's exactly it, also agree that I suppose a remake would be good in the sense for the younger generation that did miss out on it the first time and arn't keen to go back to that kinda graphic era.
Posted on June 10th, 2008, 9:37 am (EST) by Astharis
I've read that some people are saying that the current Square Enix would not make a good job of this, but a few years ago would've treated it with the respect it deserves.
I still firmly believe that that trailer made for PS3 with the opening of FFVII was made not only to show the PS3's capabilities, but also to test the waters for what kind of reaction it received. Gamers are still very split on the issue of a remake, but I think if there had been an overall reaction of disgust by it, ...then SE would've made it clear that there are absolutely no plans.
But here we are... Still discussing it. :p
Personally, playing FFVII is now an act of nostalgia, and that's something a remake wouldn't have, so I personally wouldn't buy it for me. BUT there are gamers in the world who weren't even born when FFVII was released... Wouldn't it be grand if they got a brand new version to play? Gamers today are really spoilt with graphics, etc, so probably wouldn't pick up the original FFVII as first time players.
I'm still 100% behind the remakes of previous FFs for handhelds, and there's absolutely no question about whether I'd buy a FFVII remake for my kids (when/if I have them).
But for myself right now...? It's pretty unlikely.
Posted on June 10th, 2008, 8:42 am (EST) by Selyah
I'm leaning towards the No sides of things, while it would be good to relive the game in up-to-date graphics. I think I've already played VII far too many times now. I just think it would be better to spend time on something we haven't seen, cause after all if they remade VII it would have to be close to if not the exact same setup.
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