[26/06] No Final Fantasy VII Remake Until Original Has Been Topped -- Square Enix CEO

[greenyxi]

I'm disappointed by this to be honest. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume that SE would never be able to beat the standards that FF7 brought (in the company's eyes), so we'll probably never see an FF7 remake.

Now, I'm partially with Chan on this one (or completely with her? Don't want to make up stuff that she says lol). I'd be incredibly happy with a remake so long as not too much is changed. The battle system would need to be the same, but with some new animations and a few voice effects (like the Tales games like to do so much...and how FF13 did it, I guess). The materia system could not be changed at all; I'm sure almost all the fans of FF7 loved the materia system as it was/is. The graphics are the only thing (other than the option of voices in the config menu) that would need to be changed imo...and surely SE couldn't muck that up considering AC/CC/DoC did well in this area.

Bah, I probably went way off topic here...but there we go

 

[Martel]

FFVII was not ahead of it's time, it is a favoured representation of it's time. The two are completely different. FFVII is widely regarded to have set a standard for other JRPGs to follow. That doesn't make it ahead of it's time, that just makes it a bar for others to try to meet. Never to excel, because trying to excel something that is deified by the media and the "delusional fanbase" can be misconstrued as either a rip-off or a failure...particularly when the fanbase is the size of bloody China.

Revolutionary video games are harder and harder to come out with, because everything has been done before, and graphics can only develop so much; the gap between the PS1 and PS2 is markedly bigger than the gap between the PS2 and PS3. The more you see it, the less entranced you are by it. When you've seen these things so many times, you become bored. This affects your perception of something you might have otherwise thought was fresh and exciting. Approaching a video game with an open-mind is an impossibility; especially a JRPG, given the cliche tropes characters fit, and the predictable nature of the story. If you've seen a plot twist once, you'll see it coming again.

Some people like to think a game is better because it did it first. Whatever works for them; I could care less. I don't think you can perfect a genre of video gaming with one game; I happen to think that things need building on, and that comparing games of a past generation to the current one is where the majority of the problems come from, because times are supposed to change. But that's evidently just me.

Square Enix aren't making the same breakthroughs they used to, in the eyes of their fans or the media. It's been done before. Their creativity, much like the creativity of the industry as a whole, is stagnating. They're not alone in it. You need to be someone like Monolith Soft to make a revolutionary game these days and, when revolutionary games aren't given the credit they were back in the day (see: NieR) developers recycle concepts and trends, because it's the safe option. It makes money. Until Square Enix break out of their rut and start making original, well designed games again, they will NEVER meet the standard they have set for themselves, because they're looking at in completely the wrong way.

 

[Channizard]

Well, I don't think YOU can speak as though you're better than every other FFVII fan; which I know you're promptly going to deny, but you have a decidedly holier-than-thou attitude in your first post which cannot be construed as anything other than blatantly insulting. I will speak as I please, as I always have. If you don't like it, block me. It's that simple. And before you start whining about insults or direct attacks, I will point you to your assertion that every FFVII fan is inferior to you, a TRUE fan who would apparently accept anything and everything, which is a direct attack on everyone who might be an FFVII fan and would have standards for a remake.

Quite frankly, I wouldn't expect anything less from you, Martel. I do not take this as a personal attack, but a healthy debate, very similar to the one I have with another girl from another forum over the quality that is (or rather, isn't), FFXIII. I take your opinions with a grain of salt, as I always have. I can't change your mind, nor do I ever expect or believe that I can. Opinions belong to the people and very seldom are assimilated by others. You may not agree with me, and I may not agree with you. But I definitely don't think any less of you, for engaging me in this 'attack'. I stated my opinion, and I'm trying to defend it as you have yours. That's all.

My holier-than-thou attitude is just that. I won't back down or apologize for anything, I don't think that I have to. The game means a lot to me, it's a great piece of entertainment and well.. literature if you take into account its story. Do I think other VII fans are inferior to me? Sure do! I used to write essays in high school about the continuing recycle of the Lifestream for fun/extra credit/better writing skillz. I've trounced through ebay and spent shit tons of money I never really had, to buy things on a whim, or go and get custom things made. VII isn't just a game to me, it's become a collection, a hobby, an obsession?

Your assertion of being a "TRUE fan" also contradicts your assertion that you're not part of the delusional fanbase, because only someone from said fanbase would speak of themselves like that.

Not true I think. I've observed the VII fanbase to be very divided about the remake, which in turn has divided them as different ranks of fans. There are the elitists who believe it will suck no matter what because SE will screw it up. And there are the optimists who believe it'll sell like hot cakes, even if it does suck. I'm an elite optimist, knowing that whatever they do it anyway will still make it great and make people go bananas. I've seen others like myself too, and we share a common opinion, but we're scarce.

I could care less what you think of VII, so I'm just going to skip over that; that isn't the point I'm addressing. Whatever works for you; I would and could contend that FFVII had nothing special, and my points would be equally as valid as yours, but I can't be arsed to go into it, because it would be very much like talking to a wall. Plus it's off topic....and a waste of my time besides. This entire conversation is a waste of my time, but I have a point to make.

Then I suppose my point was moot.

The funny thing about gambles is that they're only appreciated if they pay off. Talk is cheap. The simple fact of it is that neither of us will ever prove our point unless a remake is actually made. But I'm still going to call bullshit, because this happened prior to FFXIII's release, and look at how THAT turned out. Suddenly all those people who were telling the others to lay off Square Enix were nowhere to be seen. Putting your money where your mouth is isn't as easy as people like to think.

And they're just not up to it and we have to deal with that, that's all. I'll wait forever until I have my own kids to play a VII:Re. But what I don't understand is why they have to wait until they make a new game with the same quality as VII. Yah, they don't want to ruin it, I get that. But with their recent track record, there isn't really anything that will be their saving grace to pull them back from the depths. What game will be the shining beacon to light the way to redemption? I think that a Remake would be the PERFECT time to execute that. They're down and out and need to make a comeback.. so why not do what everyone is begging them already? Why keep making games that just continues to disappoint people in one way or another? At least with a Remake they could recoup their sales tenfold. Everyone and their dog would buy it. Old fans, new fans, nostalgic fans, fans who heard the hype, fans who never got a chance to play the original (hard to do with the PSN version now)..

You're already picking holes, contradicting yourself. "Bring back the old staff"? You're already setting conditions, conditions an OPEN MIND wouldn't make, because that would be, y'know, close-minded. Fancy that. So much for being a TRUE fan, eh? Surely a TRUE fan would take Square Enix as it is and have this magical-girl level of faith that they could pull it off despite their recent abysmal performance? Ha. You prove my own points for me. I'm done now. Think before you open your mouth and pass yourself off as superior to every FFVII fan next time, eh?

But that isn't a demand. It's a request, a forlorn dream as I'm fully aware that the majority of the old staff have left/wouldn't come back. That is, just in my opinion, what would make it the best it could be. With the present staff they have, it could still be pretty good, but it would be better if they had everyone from the old days.

...yes, I am acutely aware of the hypocrisy of the holier-than-thou attitude I'm taking in response to yours. But I don't really care; unlike some, I will openly admit these things.

I've admitted it as well.

 

[Razberry Knight]

FFVII was not ahead of it's time, it is a favoured representation of it's time. The two are completely different. FFVII is widely regarded to have set a standard for other JRPGs to follow. That doesn't make it ahead of it's time, that just makes it a bar for others to try to meet. Never to excel, because trying to excel something that is deified by the media and the "delusional fanbase" can be misconstrued as either a rip-off or a failure...particularly when the fanbase is the size of bloody China.

Revolutionary video games are harder and harder to come out with, because everything has been done before, and graphics can only develop so much; the gap between the PS1 and PS2 is markedly bigger than the gap between the PS2 and PS3. The more you see it, the less entranced you are by it. When you've seen these things so many times, you become bored.


And if FF7 wasn't just about

Some people like to think a game is better because it did it first. Whatever works for them; I could care less. I don't think you can perfect a genre of video gaming with one game; I happen to think that things need building on, and that comparing games of a past generation to the current one is where the majority of the problems come from, because times are supposed to change. But that's evidently just me.

Square Enix aren't making the same revolutionary breakthroughs they used to. Their creativity, much like the creativity of the industry as a whole, is stagnating. They're not alone in it. You need to be someone like Monolith Soft to make a revolutionary game these days and, when revolutionary games aren't given the credit they were back in the day (see: NieR) developers recycle concepts and trends, because it's the safe option. It makes money. Until Square Enix break out of their rut and start making original, well designed games again, they will NEVER meet the standard they have set for themselves, because they're looking at in completely the wrong way.

No, i just simply disagree. I only agree that theres a difference between the two and you dont see why i say its ahead of its time. The multi disc thing really made ps1 and even ps2 games to be played to the fullest.

And the problem isnt that SE isnt willing to make changes and get out of the remake rut (because the only issue is remaking ff7-9 because theyre neither 2D sprites and well done graphics with voice acting such as X) The problem is they want to change the formula all together. They cant force a good idea out of them they need to think about it for a longer period of time.

Problem is you doont understand probably because it is better played when it was released. I prefer the original NES of FF over ps3 FFXIII.

The only issues i see in a remake are:

A) how will they handle Cait Sith who predicts the future? Im assuming they can use a certain materia to allow that.

B) Shrinking temple.

Anyways, im a fan. It sounds like you hating because of its large fanbase

 

[Martel]

Quite frankly, I wouldn't expect anything less from you, Martel. I do not take this as a personal attack, but a healthy debate, very similar to the one I have with another girl from another forum over the quality that is (or rather, isn't), FFXIII. I take your opinions with a grain of salt, as I always have. I can't change your mind, nor do I ever expect or believe that I can. Opinions belong to the people and very seldom are assimilated by others. You may not agree with me, and I may not agree with you. But I definitely don't think any less of you, for engaging me in this 'attack'. I stated my opinion, and I'm trying to defend it as you have yours. That's all.

The media disagrees with you, as do the Gamefaqs boards. Opinions are made up of nothing BUT assimilation. Perhaps one opinion is never mirrored in its entirety by another, but it may as well be sometimes.

Unsurprisingly, I don't care what you think of me; that isn't really relevant. You said something. I said something back. The end. Just so long as we're clear where we stand with one another...I've had enough punch-outs on this forum to last me a while. And if I HAVE to have another, it had better be over something that isn't FFVII.

My holier-than-thou attitude is just that. I won't back down or apologize for anything, I don't think that I have to. The game means a lot to me, it's a great piece of entertainment and well.. literature if you take into account its story. Do I think other VII fans are inferior to me? Sure do! I used to write essays in high school about the continuing recycle of the Lifestream for fun/extra credit/better writing skillz. I've trounced through ebay and spent shit tons of money I never really had, to buy things on a whim, or go and get custom things made. VII isn't just a game to me, it's become a collection, a hobby, an obsession?

I was neither expecting nor demanding you to. My hypocrisy only extends so far. Contrary to popular belief...and overwhelming evidence to the contrary. I'm calling you out because I feel like it, not because I expect or want an apology. Just so we're clear. After all, I'm not an FFVII fan, so I'm not the least bit bothered by your assertion.

Not true I think. I've observed the VII fanbase to be very divided about the remake, which in turn has divided them as different ranks of fans. There are the elitists who believe it will suck no matter what because SE will screw it up. And there are the optimists who believe it'll sell like hot cakes, even if it does suck. I'm an elite optimist, knowing that whatever they do it anyway will still make it great and make people go bananas. I've seen others like myself too, and we share a common opinion, but we're scarce.

You only don't think that because you consider yourself superior; you've admitted as much. Although you're describing their behavior in yourself to a tee. There is hardly a difference between these fans who like to consider themselves "hardcore"; the difference is solely a product of their imagination. But whatever.

Then I suppose my point was moot.

It was.

And they're just not up to it and we have to deal with that, that's all. I'll wait forever until I have my own kids to play a VII:Re. But what I don't understand is why they have to wait until they make a new game with the same quality as VII. Yah, they don't want to ruin it, I get that. But with their recent track record, there isn't really anything that will be their saving grace to pull them back from the depths. What game will be the shining beacon to light the way to redemption? I think that a Remake would be the PERFECT time to execute that. They're down and out and need to make a comeback.. so why not do what everyone is begging them already? Why keep making games that just continues to disappoint people in one way or another? At least with a Remake they could recoup their sales tenfold. Everyone and their dog would buy it. Old fans, new fans, nostalgic fans, fans who heard the hype, fans who never got a chance to play the original (hard to do with the PSN version now)..

Because games are supposed to progress, not stagnate in a quagmire of mediocrity and re-releases that highlight just how mediocre the new releases are?

...oh, wait, silly me. People don't believe in the evolution of video-gaming anymore. They believe whatever the media tell them, and all the media says is that graphics are King and anything that uses an idea that was in something else and makes it better is automatically inferior to the original, because the original did it first. Sorry, I thought we were having an open minded discussion for a minute. Where was I, again?

Oh yes. It has already been mentioned multiple times when Square Enix won't remake FFVII, and I personally agree with every single one of them. It'd take too long, they'd never get it right, and they should be focusing on trying to get out of this bog they're stuck in, not sink deeper into it by re-releasing old games. They don't want to become the next Nintendo. There is also the unspoken fear that if they get it wrong, they'll alienate the few fans they have left. Square Enix rely solely on their reputation to sell games. If they wreck one of the games that founded that reputation, they'll destroy themselves. Good riddance, I would say, but...well, there we go.

But that isn't a demand. It's a request, a forlorn dream as I'm fully aware that the majority of the old staff have left/wouldn't come back. That is, just in my opinion, what would make it the best it could be. With the present staff they have, it could still be pretty good, but it would be better if they had everyone from the old days.

Semantics. A request IS a demand from fans.

I've admitted it as well.

Solely because I called you out on it. Would you have otherwise? I doubt it.

 

[Channizard]

The media disagrees with you, as do the Gamefaqs boards. Opinions are made up of nothing BUT assimilation. Perhaps one opinion is never mirrored in its entirety by another, but it may as well be sometimes.

Unsurprisingly, I don't care what you think of me; that isn't really relevant. You said something. I said something back. The end. Just so long as we're clear where we stand with one another...I've had enough punch-outs on this forum to last me a while. And if I HAVE to have another, it had better be over something that isn't FFVII.

That's all debates are really. I didn't go into this expecting such a backlash but I was interested to see where a non-fan stands. Obviously you didn't care for a remake and that's all you want to stand by, so that's okay.

I was neither expecting nor demanding you to. My hypocrisy only extends so far. Contrary to popular belief...and overwhelming evidence to the contrary. I'm calling you out because I feel like it, not because I expect or want an apology. Just so we're clear. After all, I'm not an FFVII fan, so I'm not the least bit bothered by your assertion.

All right, I'm okay with that.

You only don't think that because you consider yourself superior; you've admitted as much. Although you're describing their behavior in yourself to a tee. There is hardly a difference between these fans who like to consider themselves "hardcore"; the difference is solely a product of their imagination. But whatever.

I don't think myself superior in very many things, but VII is one of them. As a devoted fan over the years, I stand by it. That's all.

It was.

Alrighty then.

Because games are supposed to progress, not stagnate in a quagmire of mediocrity and re-releases that highlight just how mediocre the new releases are?

...oh, wait, silly me. People don't believe in the evolution of video-gaming anymore. They believe whatever the media tell them, and all the media says is that graphics are King and anything that uses an idea that was in something else and makes it better is automatically inferior to the original, because the original did it first. Sorry, I thought we were having an open minded discussion for a minute. Where was I, again?

Oh yes. It has already been mentioned multiple times when Square Enix won't remake FFVII, and I personally agree with every single one of them. It'd take too long, they'd never get it right, and they should be focusing on trying to get out of this bog they're stuck in, not sink deeper into it by re-releasing old games. They don't want to become the next Nintendo. There is also the unspoken fear that if they get it wrong, they'll alienate the few fans they have left. Square Enix rely solely on their reputation to sell games. If they wreck one of the games that founded that reputation, they'll destroy themselves. Good riddance, I would say, but...well, there we go.

Videogames have been stagnant for years, with graphics being the only placeholder for improvement. Gameplay and story have taken a very distant second place to that and it's sad, it really is. So maybe this is when SE acknowledges that they need to improve THAT before tackling such a project, I don't know. But let's hope so.

Semantics. A request IS a demand from fans.

Not true but okay.

Solely because I called you out on it. Would you have otherwise? I doubt it.

I'm accountable for my actions and words, so maybe? Who knows. Anyways, I'm off. Thanks for the debate.

 

[PhoenyxAngel]

I'm not going to make a long post but really the ff6/7 description was quite vague. Only showing the similarities there are many things that made the game different. Honestly it was a vague explanation. The only thing they share in common is theyre expirement which granted that is a significantly big similarity. But other than that...getting a wing(s) near the end?

Yeah, it's vague. But still hilarious

 

[Gabe]

I'm at least happy Square Enix made up their minds (maybe) about what conditions in which they would make a remake. This tells me that Square Enix understands that they'd have to be capable of making a remake that is better than the original, and not a stripped down Final Fantasy XIII-2-style game. A little bit of faith for Square Enix was added today. Maybe afterall, they'll aim to make a better game.

 

[.Mosh]

Well it to me is a shame it has been for now put to rest. I would have loved a remake....but like many people here I would welcome it as well as fear what they could have done to it. So I guess I am kind of glad that they aren't considering it. However I am confused as to how they think making it would damage the franchise, they technically remade FFIII, FFIV on the DS did they not, better graphics and menus etc....all updated with new FMVs....what makes them so different?

 

[RioDragon]

Well it to me is a shame it has been for now put to rest. I would have loved a remake....but like many people here I would welcome it as well as fear what they could have done to it. So I guess I am kind of glad that they aren't considering it. However I am confused as to how they think making it would damage the franchise, they technically remade FFIII, FFIV on the DS did they not, better graphics and menus etc....all updated with new FMVs....what makes them so different?

They don't have an overzealous weeaboo otaku fanbase that made a living off of making fanfictions based on them. They have fans that make sense.

 

[Channizard]

I'm at least glad that SE can admit that their previous games haven't been up to par as the PS/NES era. X was good too, to me, that was the last SE title.. well... it was SS technically, so last good FF title.. At least they can pull their heads out of their asses and admit things aren't right and it would potentially ruin them if it went wrong. I just don't think it WOULD go wrong, I think it has potential to save them.

 

[Razberry Knight]

Yeah, it's vague. But still hilarious

Point being it was vague enough for anyone to relace names and plot elements. Regardless....i stand by it whether you alone or several others believe so. Anyways...does it even matter at this point. Obvious trolling coming here and all we know is that ff7 deserves a remake. Plenty of series have done it.

For example: Metroid series, Mario, Legend of Zelda.

For direct sequels showing an inmense gap of graphic evolution, people will want a remake. Ff1 and 2 seem to be squares personal favorite though as they continue to port the heck out of that game but doesnt cost them any time.

 

[Richard B Riddick]

No Final Fantasy VII Remake Until Original Has Been Topped -- Square Enix CEO


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No marriage for Angelina and I until gays worldwide can marry -- Brad Pitt

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I c what u did thar Square Enix.

 

[PhoenyxAngel]

Point being it was vague enough for anyone to relace names and plot elements. Regardless....i stand by it whether you alone or several others believe so. Anyways...does it even matter at this point. Obvious trolling coming here and all we know is that ff7 deserves a remake. Plenty of series have done it.

For example: Metroid series, Mario, Legend of Zelda.

For direct sequels showing an inmense gap of graphic evolution, people will want a remake. Ff1 and 2 seem to be squares personal favorite though as they continue to port the heck out of that game but doesnt cost them any time.

In my opinion, VII has had enough attention with spinoffs and movies. Seriously, give other FFs a chance. FFVI deserves to be remade before VII. And honestly it should not happen until SE gets back on the ball when it comes to making good FFs. Otherwise it's going to come out as a pile of shit and it will tarnish the memory of the original. Do FFVII fanboys really want that?

I really am tired of hearing FF fans whining for a remake. You know what I saw? Screw that. I don't want a damn FFVII remake....I want freaking VERSUS XIII.

Let's look to the future, not the past.

 

[Squid]

I would much rather see IX (my fav) or even VIII remade (I hate VIII). The reason I want to see these games remade is because they have been untouched since they were made There are no spin offs or anything (besides Dissidia if you count that). They've not been re-released or remastered on any platform (unless you count being available on PSN, which I don't).

Fuck off with VII. It's got an anime, the original game, a movie and about 3 or 4 spin offs. That's enough of that. Give the other games a chance

Edit: To be honest, I'd rather SE didn't bother with remakes/ remasters or spin offs at all and actually focused on making a good new main game...but if they had to remake an ff game, I think the ones i mentioned above deserve it much more.

 

[Razberry Knight]

In my opinion, VII has had enough attention with spinoffs and movies. Seriously, give other FFs a chance. FFVI deserves to be remade before VII. And honestly it should not happen until SE gets back on the ball when it comes to making good FFs. Otherwise it's going to come out as a pile of shit and it will tarnish the memory of the original. Do FFVII fanboys really want that?

I really am tired of hearing FF fans whining for a remake. You know what I saw? Screw that. I don't want a damn FFVII remake....I want freaking VERSUS XIII.

Let's look to the future, not the past.

thats the thing! If ff7 didnt have any sequels and films. No one would be wanting a remake as badly. We have great graphics on dirge of cerberus and crisis core. And we have the original that looks nothing like them. Of course fans want it.


Its not about that ff7 gets attention, its the whole compilation of ff7 looks nothing like the original. Those who dont want it are most likeely because its overrated. Heck even ff8 or ff9 could get one. We have ff1-6 remakes that dont even take that much time and such.


If we get one, i doubt any1 will complain and on another note, i want versus XIII too. But in general i want a ff7 "after" versus.

I would much rather see IX (my fav) or even VIII remade (I hate VIII). The reason I want to see these games remade is because they have been untouched since they were made There are no spin offs or anything (besides Dissidia if you count that). They've not been re-released or remastered on any platform (unless you count being available on PSN, which I don't).

Fuck off with VII. It's got an anime, the original game, a movie and about 3 or 4 spin offs. That's enough of that. Give the other games a chance

Edit: To be honest, I'd rather SE didn't bother with remakes/ remasters or spin offs at all and actually focused on making a good new main game...but if they had to remake an ff game, I think the ones i mentioned above deserve it much more.

You basically prove my point. Ff7 haters just hate the idea that ff7 gets attention. Chronologically an ff7 remake would come first before an 8 or 9.

 

[Squid]

I don't hate FF7 at all

 

[Razberry Knight]

But you proved my point. Those who dont want a remake think that theres enough with sequels and prequels and films that look nothing like the original gave the original enough attention when its far from it.


The problem is that the sequels and prequels look "better" in graphics terms. So much you would not even consider them the same. And yes i would like a ff8 and ff9 aswell.


Remembering the past isnt the problem.

 

[Squid]

Your point keeps changing haha, first it was haters don't want an FF7 remake, then I say I'm not a hater and now I don't want a remake because it's had too many spin offs etc.

To be honest I don't quite get the point of your point. So what if the other games and movies didn't look anything like FF7? I'm not sure why that means it deserves to be remade. FF7 is a classic and fans will like it as it is. FF7 is a way better game than any of it's spin offs even with the bad graphics. I really don't think the fact that the newer FF7 games look nothing like the original means that it should get a remake.

Also they're obviously not doing the remasters etc in order, otherwise X wouldn't be getting it's remaster now. So again, FFIX and FFVIII deserve some attention please.

 

[Tucker]

Enter Channy.

If I may be so bold as to say that any TRUE VII Fan would want a remake, regardless of how it turns out. I count myself as one of those. I'm a nostalgia fan of VII. It was my first FF, my first RPG ever actually if I can recall and I loved it to bits. Still do if you can count the thousands of dollars I've blown on merchandise. Do I want a remake? Heck yes I do, but will I stop playing the original any? Fuck no, it's still there for me to enjoy. If the rest of the compilation never happened, I probably wouldn't want a remake very much, but after hearing the majority of the cast with (mostly) beautiful voices, and engaging, beautiful environments with full 3D renders.. and ever since the announcement of Advent Children when it was suspected to be a PS2 remake, well.. that's when it all started. REAL fans might not remember that.

This generations of gamers have nearly ruined the idea of a VII remake. I say nearly, because I'll never really give up on it. They say "Well get better voice actors for so-and-so" no.. just be consistent with it! Aerith has had 3 VA's over the titles. WTF. "Well, we just want pretty graphics", aye, I do as well, SE you teased us with ACC and we can never completely give up the idea of a remake if we know THAT'S what you're capable of. "Well, they can't retcon anything. Leave it 100% original, otherwise it's ruined." This just completely baffles me beyond belief and it's ridiculous, and it insults a lot of fans of VII.

I DO want to see a retconned VII:Re. I WANT to see Banora Ruins and Old Modeoheim.. I WANT to come across all these other things, just even tiny small allusions, but acknowledge that they're there at least for the rest of the Comp to make sense. If people think that that ruins the rest of the game, then they've already ruined the experience for themselves by going in with that mindset. A TRUE fan would go in, not demanding anything from SE, not expecting it to be perfect but going in with an OPEN MIND and being GRATEFUL that they would spend the TIME on a project to acknowledge all the fans that want it. I for one, would be very grateful because it gives me another chance to experience the world I fell in love with 10 years ago. I can still do that any time with the original game, but would a remake be any more fullfilling? No, but it would be appreciated.

Basically everything Channy has said. I adore FF7, and I would love a remake for the same reason: nostalgia.

There's not much else I wanna say haha, cuz she said it all ^