REVIEW: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth takes you to the world outside of Midgar, and it's wonderful! 4g12g

At E3 2015, Square Enix, in partnership with Sony, shook the gaming world by announcing that one of its most beloved RPGs would finally have a remake, long requested by its fans: Final Fantasy VII, an absolute classic from the first PlayStation.  5s71y

The first part of this ambitious project, Final Fantasy VII Remake, was released five years later, for the PlayStation 4 and, eventually, also on the PC. Acclaimed by review, Remake It proved to be a great success for the gaming giant that year. But the story didn't stop in that game, and after Cloud and his friends left the metropolis of Midgar, an even greater adventure was about to begin.

An epic and expanded plot 45g4x

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the story started in Remake, now set against the backdrop of Gaia, the planet that our heroes want to save from the threat of the evil Shinra organization, a goal that, ironically, they share with the villain Sephiroth. 

It is clear that the evil man with long locks is a bit exaggerated in his plans, wanting not only to rid the world of human influence, but also of their presence altogether. A more than fair reason for ex-soldier Cloud, along with his entourage of misfits, to try to stop him.  

With an unparalleled scope, Rebirth not only sures the previous chapter in of playable content, but also in the quality of its story and with greater development of characters that have long been loved by the public since 1997.

In general , taking into the original version of the game, which when it was released came out on three discs, a shocking amount for the time, this second part takes place in the middle of the first (!) and extends over a period longer than Remake. 

But, unlike him, Rebirth It doesn't suffer from a lot of hassle. This second chapter has a pleasant rhythm to follow and is full of new elements that add a lot to the gaming experience.

Another positive aspect is its escape from the linearity that bothered us a little in the previous game. In this one, not only is it possible to explore the world as much as you want, but there is a lot of value in doing so, as it always paints something cool to see in practically every corner of Gaia.

In this sense, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth shows a certain influence from the excellent MMO also belonging to the franchise, Final Fantasy XIV, where the huge maps bring with them an absurd range of quality content to play. These activities do not necessarily focus on the main story, developing smaller and faster narratives, but almost as impactful as the game's central plot.

The combat remains one of the great highlights 4d5b19

Taking away all the presentation and visual reinvention that the original game went through until it reached Remake, the part that caught the most attention in this redesign of Final Fantasy VII without a doubt it was the new combat system. Very similar to what was seen both in Final Fantasy XV as XVI, Rebirth brings back the dynamic clashes of Remake and introduces some new elements to make them even more engaging.

Among them are synergy attacks, powerful blows in which Cloud and of his team come together to deliver the most painful blows to enemies. To do this, you carry an energy bar, which, when full, allows you to use a combination of buttons of your choice to lower the firewood. Synergy attacks give combat an additional layer of strategic complexity and serve very well when used at the right time, taking advantage of enemies' weak points.

Unlocking these combos is very simple: just use the PH points unlocked naturally during the game on the new folio table, the evolution of the weapon upgrade line from the previous chapter. In it, in addition to enabling new synergies, you will be able to increase the capabilities of each of the characters and give them even more special moves. And the best part, if necessary, you can go back and change what was unlocked as many times as you want.

These attacks, combined with what was already very good in Remake, make the fights, especially the boss fights, some of the most engaging in the series to date. The armor breaking and pressure system is also back, working in direct combination with the synergies and magical powers of materials, the energy source behind the game's entire story.

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Speaking of materials, another really cool part of the first game is back and more improved in Rebirth. Chadley, the character who helped you create incredible magic in Remake brought some new tricks to this new adventure, with very useful rewards the more you explore the game's giant world. 

There are several activities that blend very well with the comings and goings of the main story and that, in addition to offering you more spell options, also give you access to legendary summons, medallions from the Final Fantasy series, such as Titan and Quetzalcoatl, among many others. .

Another of the franchise's signatures that are also back in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth They are chocobos. Yes, despite having already been present in the game before, they fulfill a role closer to the traditional one for which they are so loved by fans. Yes, exploring the world on foot is indeed very tiring, but the adorable birds soon appear to give you a hand, or rather, a paw.

And that's not all! Chocobos also serve to sniff out buried treasures along the way, many of which are useful for transmuting equipment items and consumables through the combination system, another of the game's unprecedented inclusions. With it, you stop spending in stores, saving your valuable gil for other purchases, such as cards for another delicious novelty item. Rebirth.

Queen's Blood It's a card game that will get you hooked right away. Rivaling Triple Triad Final Fantasy VIII and Tetra Master, the minigame contained in Final Fantasy IX, the version presented now takes place on a board with 15 spaces divided into 3 lines and makes use of the most diverse types of cards that you use to set up good traps against your opponents. It's a great distraction for times when you want to take a break from the action and relax.

Seriously: this minigame is phenomenal and, on top of that, it's part of the game's range of secondary missions, in the same way as Gwent was an integral element of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, so if you want to hit 100%, you're going to have to be a snake at it. It's so good that if Square Enix is ​​reading this review, make a mobile version of it Queen's Blood to yesterday!

You can't live on beauty alone, but it helps e2u3q

When you look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth It's easy to see how much the Japanese company invested in the project. Now exclusive to PlayStation 5, the second chapter of the reinvention of the ex-SOLDIER's adventures is simply beautiful. For someone who finished the original version in 1997, seeing the scenarios and characters realized using current technology, at the level of detail and life that they have in this new version, is astounding.

It's fair to call Rebirth de fan service, Yes. But it pleases fanatics in a way that goes far beyond taking advantage of nostalgia to sell a rushed and haphazard version of what they loved so much years ago. It is clear that the team behind the development analyzed and portrayed everything they did with great care. Final Fantasy VII so special, translating everything and presenting it in a unique way for audiences both old and new to the saga.

While on the first PlayStation it seemed crazy to imagine that the graphics of pre-rendered scenes could be the same as those shown during the game itself due to the limitations of technology, this actually happens in this version. The transition from non-interactive to playable films happens naturally and without a single hitch.

Final Fantasy wouldn't be Final Fantasy without a respectable soundtrack, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth brings rearrangement after absurd rearrangement of the songs from the first in history. You'll probably say no, but I DOUBT a chill won't go through your body the first time you step out into the open world and the orchestral theme song starts playing. I know this happened to me, the nostalgia hitting me hard.

Whether in Junon, Kalm or Cosmos Canyon, classic themes composed by veteran Nobuo Uematsu are present and even more memorable in Rebirth, not to mention the chocobo song, which received more than one replay in the game, perhaps my favorite to date. And it's no surprise that the series' score wizard is exhausted after decades immersed in scores, as his talent and dedication become even clearer when you hear his songs revived here.

Where and how to buy Final Fantasy VII Rebirth p1n66

The new chapter in the reinvention of Final Fantasy VII is available for purchase in both digital and physical versions. Save your gil, because you will need to spend reais on this game, R$349,99 to be more exact. The box can be found in specialized stores throughout Brazil. 

On PSN, the PlayStation 5 digital store, it is possible to purchase the game for the same price, or invest in the deluxe version, which includes Rebirth and some more treats for R$449,50. There is also a special package for those who haven't played the previous chapter that brings both games in addition to the same rewards as the deluxe version, also for R$449,50.  

After all, is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth worth it? 3w323h

If you got to this point in the review without knowing the answer to this question, go back to the first box and start again. Jokes aside, yes, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth It's well worth playing, not only for those who already enjoyed the 1997 version, but also for those who only embarked on the new remake.

The game brings a multitude of improvements that solve all the issues that bothered me in the previous chapter and guarantees dozens of hours of fun with long-loved characters, with even more history and development behind them, activities with lasting rewards and, of course, Queen's Blood, where you will definitely get lost for a long time.

The only question that remains is how Square Enix will sur itself after this, in its eventual sequel. With Rebirth, it has raised the quality standard and it will be interesting how it will try to sur itself. But that will wait for a next opportunity. Until then, I have an appointment with the guys there in Gaia!

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