Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has finally arrived. The second part of Square Enix’s attempt to remake one of the most famous video games of all time is here for PlayStation 5. The huge RPG offers almost (if not more) than 100 Hours of fun. Now you may be asking yourself: Should I run to the end and clean up the minor stuff later? Or do I do all sorts of side quests and random activities so I don’t miss anything?
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How you play Rebirth It’s largely up to you and it’s perfectly valid to either enjoy the main story from start to finish with relatively few distractions or spend well over 50 hours doing everything you can. This guide will walk you through some reflections from someone who has spent well over 100 hours on it Rebirth and is a lifelong lover of Final Fantasy VII. So read on for advice on how best to tackle this colossal game.
Rebirth has a clear point of no return
Throughout the first 12 chapters of the game, you have varying degrees of freedom to traverse the world as you wish (certain scripted sequences will exclude you from the open world from time to time). However, Chapters 13 and 14 are the home stretch and you cannot turn back until you finish the game.
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I don’t want to give away what that point of no return is, but know that you are being given a clear command (and the rhythm of the narrative will also make it clear that you are heading towards the climax). ), which reads: “Are you landing here? Once you land, you won’t be able to go back.”
How excited are you to find out what happens? Rebirth?
Oh I understand. When New edition Many of us were desperate to know the answer to countless questions: What will happen to Aerith? What the fuck is with this whisper, Really? How open the world will be Rebirth Be? will Cloud literally raids Tifa’s closet and…well, I’m sure we all experience those moments FF7 We look forward to seeing it come to life in 2024.
There’s another factor you should consider: How long are you willing to endure dodging spoilers on the Internet? Rebirth covers some of the most critical moments in the original story, and the longer it’s been around, the more likely you are to stumble across spoilers on any number of websites.
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It’s a lot of fun just wandering around Rebirth, and enjoy this beautiful recreation of some of gaming’s most famous locations. But if you’re here for the main cast, it might be better to go through the story and clean everything up afterward.
Note that RebirthThe campaign sequences are very linear and sometimes very long. The game is usually good at warning you before you go into a long scripted scenario, but you don’t want to end up fighting a boss you’re barely equipped to face. For this reason, sometimes going back and grinding a bit is a valuable strategy to advance the game. Always place a hard savedown before continuing the story past key moments.
“New Game Plus” in Rebirth is very friendly
Once you get to the end credits screen Rebirth, you can select any individual chapter from the game and replay it, and you can choose to finish side quests based on where you left them or reset them all and start over. But that’s not all you get RebirthThe campaign is over.
Rebirth is perhaps more of an open-world game than many expected. As you complete the main story, you’ll gain access to a “game log” that breaks down how many of the open-world activities remain to be completed, as well as percentage metrics for your affinity with each party member. You also get the ability to collect crafting resources automatically, saving you the hassle of constantly mashing triangles to grab them.
After the main story Rebirth becomes an easier to navigate and manage open-world RPG. In a way, that’s a good argument for skipping everything and just focusing on the main story: it’ll be easier for you to do everything else later.
If you skip most of the side content, be sure to load up Chapter 12 after completing the story and play at least until you meet Dio again in the Gold Saucer arena or just before you head to the Temple of the Ancients (the point of no return of the game). From there, you can fast travel to virtually anywhere in the world by simply clicking on a map icon, and you can quickly read what objectives you need to complete (not to mention you need to be pretty well equipped and equipped to complete challenging ones to accept fights).
Rebirth Side quests alone are mediocre, but as a whole they make for a great experience
Almost every side quest relates to a character in your party: Aerith, Barret, Tifa, or Red XIII. This character will contribute direct and atmospheric dialogue to the side quest. Even though the core theme of these quests isn’t particularly compelling, the time you spend with the other characters still feels meaningful.
With a cast of characters that are familiar to many of us FF7 Fans feel like real people, even the most boring activities can feel like a fun time, and you’ll also learn some interesting facts about them all. So consider doing at least some of them. They also influence which character you have a special moment with later in the game.
However, try not to skip the Protorelic quests – especially the ones in Cosmo Canyon
If you want to skip the side content, especially the open world content, don’t miss the Protorelic quests. These are four-part quests in which Cloud and the party hunt mysterious relics, with each quest ending in a strange and humorous vision.
While the actual core of what you’re doing (which often just consists of fighting or playing a mini-game or two) isn’t exciting, there are some genuinely fun and endearing moments in these quests. And the Cosmo Canyon Protorelic quest in particular literally brought me to tears with its touching homage to some characters New edition– one that closely follows Barret’s original campfire speech in Cosmo Canyon in the 1997 version. Please don’t miss this!
RebirthDate night with your best friend is an important consideration
If your heart is set on achieving closure Rebirth, there is an important consideration you may want to make. In Chapter 12, you arrange to meet one of the game’s party members. The game determines which character will join you based on your affinity level.
You can check a character’s affinity at any time, whether you have finished the main game or not, by holding L1. This causes a smiley icon to appear above each character’s head with a display too small to read. The face icon changes from gray to purple, from green to blue, which means that you have reached the maximum level with a particular character.
You increase affinity in two ways: through side quests and synergy abilities. In each side quest, one of the party members plays the role of a supporting character who fully commits to what Cloud is asked to do. Completing these side quests increases your affinity for this character. Even if they Activate a synergy ability in battleyou will change and deepen your relationship with this character.
If you’re not sure who you’ll end up going on a date with, be sure to save it before chatting with the hotel staff at the Gold Saucer and see who you meet in the cutscenes that follow.
Rebirth is a very linear game, but who you date could play an important role in how you interpret the story and who you think is most significant to Cloud. If you’re not interested in open-world themes, finding the right person for your date is one of the few main reasons to delve into the side content.
You’ll just play Rebirth for the first time once
During the call from RebirthThe ultimate revelations can be irresistible, as can the experience of simply wandering the world, taking in the sights and sounds and engaging in fun, strategic battles. Like in the original game, RebirthThe presentation of his vast world is something to enjoy and absorb.
So, even if you really want to go to the Temple of the Ancients and the Forgotten Capital (FF7 Rebirth‘S in the final areas), consider sticking around for a while and seeing what the rest of the game has to offer. Busy work in the open world can be a little tiring from time to time, but if you take the time, the world will feel fresher and less monotonous. All this extra activity simply means more time to spend with this incredible cast of characters, a soundtrack to die for, and a faithful visual retelling of one of the greatest worlds gaming has ever seen.
Rebirth is an epic role-playing game that invites you to enjoy. Whether you save any additional subtopics for later or cross everything off your list before moving on to the conclusion, if that’s you FF7 Fan, it will definitely be a wonderful time.
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