PLAYSTATION'S STATE OF PLAY has dug deep into Final Fantasy VII's upcoming sequel to the remake, Rebirth.
During the showcase, Square Enix revealed the gameplay features that will surely bring a lot of smiles to fans of the 7th installment.
New worlds to explore
Fans of the Final Fantasy franchise have truly cherished the series for its exploration and Rebirth would further expound the universe as players get a chance to revisit some of the classic areas from the 7th installment.
Players can witness Shinra's military might in the Junon Region, experience the beach life in Coral Region, pay tribute to Zack Fair in Gongaga, visit Red XIII's roots in Cosmo Canyon, or explore Cloud and Tifa's homeworld, Nibelheim.
And upon visiting these worlds, players get a chance to ride Chobobos and perform research for new materia, visit Mooglets, encounter fierce enemies, complete odd jobs, and even play around the game's plethora of mini-games.
More sidestories
With the game's odd jobs system, players can further learn more about the people inhabiting the new regions, as Cloud Strife can help them deal with their struggles.
At one point, Cloud and the rest of the party will even transform into frogs, while some will get themselves involved in an orchestra featuring cute cats cuddling around.
Mini-games
The OG Final Fantasy VII has been renowned for its mini-games, which will make a return in Rebirth. The usual favorites such as Chocobo racing and G-Bike will make a comeback, while new mini-games will be introduced.
Among the mini-games to look forward to, is the Rebirth's homage to the classic PS1 version, where the characters transform back to their box-shaped appearance in the PS1.
There's even a new card game that could be worth everyone's time.
Aerith's fate?
For those who played the OG PS1 classic, comes the question marks on what will happen to Aerith as the game progresses.
In the State of Play video, there were hints about Aerith's destiny and this could be further explored depending on the players' relationship with her.
And speaking about relationships, the Rebirth gives players freedom to choose who among the characters they want to go on a date with.
Plus there are other gameplay features such as the combat synergies between party members, where Aerith and Barret can blast foes to oblivion, while Cloud and Yuffie unleash a barrage of abilities.
And these combos could shift and alternate depending on the player's decisions.
Surely Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth could be a game that's worth the grind given the legacy of the 7th installment and its Remake, and fans can truly immerse themselves on February 29, 2024, available only on PlayStation 5.
The game's demo is currently available to play on the same platform.
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