Do you want a remake?

October 24, 2007, 3:35 AM

This is a thread to go along with the remake rumours/discussion thread, simple really - Do you WANT a remake of FFVII for the PS3 or another system? and why?

This thread isn't about whether or not the remakes planned, or in development and stuff, thats what the other stickied threads for, this threads solely about your opinion on the remake

October 24, 2007, 4:02 AM

Do I want a remake of FFVII?

No, not really. Sure it is neat to see FFVII in PS3 graphics I give it that. If SE made a remake I would most likely buy it anyways to see what they have kept or changed.

My main concern with the remake of FFVII is: Old devlopers are gone and Square Enix can do whatever the hell they want to the remake. Square Enix has already added quite a few new characters and a major character, Genesis. Most likely in the FFVII remake SE will probably change some old scripts from the first game. SE will add Genesis to the plot and probably have characters mentioning him, or possibly adding him as a bigger role in the remake. This could change the plot drastically....

I'm sure the positive outcome of remake is...more money for SE, newer fans can play, fans of FFVII will cream their pants, probably additional side quests, materia, and weapons.

October 24, 2007, 4:16 AM

Crap. I accidently voted yes. Take that away and mark one up for not sure.

October 24, 2007, 7:32 AM

No I bloody well don't.

October 24, 2007, 9:10 AM

I only do because I want the new powerful consoles to do FFVII justice. People that tend not to like the game usually say, 'oh the graphics look crap. What are they, lego?' And I want this to stop!
Square Enix could indeed potentially change some important qualities but surely they would know what worked for the game and keep it?

It's just hard not to be tempted by FFVII with potentially the graphics of Advent Children o.0 I'm sure they could do that...please!

October 24, 2007, 9:43 AM

While it would be nice to see this game with better graphics, would there be a point in a remake? It would have the same story, the same characters, the same battle system... Don't we really want something new? A new adventure, so to speak. Square's time would be far better spent making something new as opposed to re-making the slightly over-rated game that began the hype.

Also, it's a classic game! Surely it would be better preserved in its original form. Otherwise you lose the nostalgia when you think of it.

October 25, 2007, 9:47 AM

Come on guys, put some damn effort into your posts.

Im not sure if I want a remake. I do like the old version and AC. But the FF7 cow has been milked beyond milking lol. Would I buy it? Damn right I would. Then again, I shudder at the thought of new fan boys.

October 25, 2007, 11:56 PM

I would really love to see a remake of this game. FFVII is my favorite out of all the Final Fantasy's and we just have to face the fact that FFVII isn't going to last forever for the PS1. I mean I'm already on my 3rd FFVII game because it's went through so much, and it doesn't work in my PS2 anymore and I can only play it on my PS1 but how long will that last?

I wouldn't like to see anything changed except for the graphics. I want the plot the same, the dialog the same, the attack names and music and everything the same, I just want to see better graphics. I mean lets be real folks, I bet all you FFVII lovers would love to play a remake if everything down to the last word was the same as long as there were better graphics. I mean unless you like the graphics for the PS1 version, but really a remake for the PS3 with only better graphics.

October 26, 2007, 1:30 AM

There are a few good points brought up here, and I would like to add my own two cents.

First off, YES I would like to see a remake. I, too, am concerned about what may happen to the storyline. However, because it is by far the biggest hit of the FF series, I highly doubt they would make any dramatic changes in the storyline.

The changes I think really should be made mostly apply to the gameplay, though a few do apply for the story as well. While the story is sound, there is simply far too much that isn't throughly explained in the game. For example, just how the heck does Cloud end up thinking he's Zack, exactly? We really don't know, and all we can do is make conjecture. Also, the part about what happened to Zack and Cloud after the incident in the reactor should be default in the story. It's simply a too important part of the story to leave optional and largely unknown.

But that's mostly it for storyline.

Bet you were expecting more.

But as for the gameplay, many things can be improved.
For one, just what the hell do those strength/dex/life/luck etc. stats DO? Sure, we know that luck probably increases your chances at stealing, and guard your life. But what does that odd strength and dex do? Exactly? What it really does, is something like this:

Aerith has a strength of 50. Midgar Zolom has a defense of 100. Let's say Aerith strikes Midgar Zolom for 100 points of damage. Because of it's defense, Midgar Zolom takes only 50 damage. (this is not EXACT calculation btw, just a rough estimate.) Certain percentages go in and values are added and subtracted. But where in the game does it tell you this? NOWHERE. NEVER HAVE I SEEN A GAME THAT GIVES THE USER SO LITTLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ROLE & IMPORTANCE OF THE CHARACTERS STATS. These stats could be VITAL and are key in developing your chars for your greatest advantage. I know I never used any of those sources in the game. I simply had nothing to do with them. Thus, my chars were never actually developed! This should DEFINITELY be fixed.

Also, there should be an option to use a normal attack with a full limit bar. I'd get rid of Tifa's slot-machine thing on her limit breaks. (just WHY did they put that in there???? What purpose does it serve???) But I'd keep them linked all the same.

I'm sure there's other things I could think of to go along with these, but I'd REALLY like them to change how you catch chocobos. It's TOO DANG HARD TO CATCH THE GOOD ONES!! NOT THE 'GREAT' THE 'GOOD'! Countless hours spent literally running in circles looking for a great yellow bird with particular monsters! IT. SUCKED. LEMONS. end of story.

Anyways, another desireable thing would be, of course, the graphics and music redone. This would allow for much more emotion seen in the chars, and possibly be done away with very lame lines or scenes that just didn't play out as well as they would've with better graphics. The true shame lies in the fact that the music is AWESOME but the music in the game lacks all the luster. A remix of that would be sexy.

And ~SapphireStar~, I never thought I'd say it, but maybe we NEED those new fanyboys/fangirls. Look at how dead the forums are lately.