Final Fantasy VII Remake is set to release next month and fans have been waiting eagerly for this first instalment since the remake was originally announced back in 2015. But since the game will be dealing with the events in Midgar, some have been wondering how that will translate to the length of the upcoming game as that section in the original Final Fantasy VII is so short.
In an interview with Famitsu (and translated by Dualshockers), Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura was able to shed some light on the situation. "I know many are worried since the Remake project is in multiple games, and the first game only depicts Midgar. Don't worry. It's a highly dense game, and it doesn't end after a few hours like the Midgar part in the original."
It seems there's going to be plenty of content, with scenes or sidequests that didn't quite make the cut being left out simply because there wasn't enough room. The actual length of the game isn't mentioned but Nomura does stress that there is a lot to do in Final Fantasy VII Remake.
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"We made the sidequest content to be as big as the main story." continues Nomura. "At the beginning, the development team readied even more content, but we wouldn't have been able to do everything without cutting corners, so we prioritized quality. We wouldn't have been able to finish the game otherwise.
"There are many new events in the main story. Like a scene where you end up visiting Jessie's parents, eating dinner. Each member of Avalanche is much more detailed compared to the original game, with new events to boot. By the time players leave Midgar, I'm sure they'll be satisfied."
As with any remake or reboot, it's worrying if you're a huge fan of the source material. Will the new game live up to your expectations? Will it stay true to the original? Nomura does address this in the interview and says how the team has tried to satisfy fans of the original 1997 game as well as make it feel welcoming to new players.
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"The Remake will be releasing soon, but it's not like it's overwriting the original FFVII," says Nomura. "The original game is the source of everything, and thanks to it, we were able to make a new, unique experience. Fans of the original game will have a different, new experience compared to when they played the original. And I hope those who discover everything with the Remake will enjoy it too. This is the first part of the Remake, but it's still a full-fledged game, and you'll be satisfied after playing it. Once you try out the game, you'll definitely have a hard time putting it down. Please look forward to it."
Final Fantasy VII Remake is set for release on April 10, 2020, on PlayStation 4.
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