Players are already ramping up to a certain point in the game

Gamers are eagerly awaiting FF7 Remake 2. Some of them are already dissatisfied with a certain aspect of the sequel, although the game only showed short snippets. Here’s why.

To keep gamers waiting for the release of FF7 Rebirth, Square Enix has fully revised the prequel that marked the heyday of the PSP: Crisis Core. Essential for understanding the details of Cloud, Sephiroth and Zack’s story. The blonde’s mentor was actually set to play a bigger role in FF7 Remake 2, and that’s worrying some fans. It’s not that they don’t want to see this character, who is so dear to Aerith, on the contrary, but one particular element of FF7 Crisis Core Reunion particularly bothered them.

Zack’s new VA doesn’t like it

The December 13 release of FF7 Crisis Core Reunion raises some concerns. At least only in the West, as Japanese players are unaffected by this new controversy. For this game halfway between that remaster and the make new, Square Enix has completely replaced the original cast to ennoble that of FF7 Remake. A way to fit the prequel into the continuity of this new trilogy, but it was precisely the new cast of Zack that hadn’t fully won over players in 2020. Unfortunately, with this new installment, he no longer found favor in their eyes, which alarms them all the more for FF7 Remake 2.

Caleb Pierce’s performance is not convincing on social networks. Many fans expressed their displeasure, noting that Zack’s new voice speaks too much “out of his nose” and the actor plays his sentences “like an AI”. Some have evidently expressed regret that Rick Gomez, the original actor, was ousted over such an outcome, and the comparative videos abound on YouTube and Twitter. One of these also shows what the FF7 Crisis Core Reunion cutscenes would have done with the original acting, we’ll let you make up your own mind.

Concerns for FF7 Remake 2

In a recent message, Tetsuya Nomura confirmed that Zack Fair will be present in FF7 Remake 2 and play a more “active” role. Fans are then anxious to see this long-awaited return. ” ruin

by this new voice from Private 1^time class and his interpretation of the character. This new direction was also the subject of criticism when the first installment was released in 2020 and it seems that the newcomer hasn’t managed to change his mind. What you need to know is that Caleb Pierce has only one role to his credit: this one.

Some are also hoping that by expressing disappointment, Square Enix will reconsider its decision and consider bringing back yesterday’s Zack, which, let’s be honest, would be unlikely. A solution for them: turn to the original Japanese version, in which the cast hasn’t changed an iota and the performances are of impeccable quality. For the record, FF7 Remake 2 is slated for release on PS5 in Winter 2023.