• Geek_King@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    I have a dumb question:

    So, the naming convention is confusing here, is this just the next installment of the Remake?

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      10 months ago

      Not dumb at all. The naming convention is whack.

      This is indeed the next instalment of the remake, the sequel to Final Fantasy VII: Remake + Intergrade (the Yuffie DLC)

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        10 months ago

        How vital is it to play the Yuffie DLC? I avoided it because it came just long enough after the main game that I didn’t fancy re-learning how to play for a short DLC.

        Admittedly, as may be apparent, I didn’t look too much into it.

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          Without spoiling anything, Intermission (Yuffie’s DLC) takes place in the middle of the Remake storyline and basically follows what she’s up to before presumably joining the party in Rebirth.

          I like Yuffie as a character, so I enjoyed playing the DLC. But you could probably find a Twitch stream or no commentary Youtube playthrough to catch up on the story if you don’t want to play it and not miss out.

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          It’s probably not too vital. It sets up some new backstory for Yuffie (and also ties into some elements of Dirge of Cerberus of all things), but I am assuming Rebirth will sum up the important parts of Yuffie’s story so far, at least in broad strokes, for when she joins the party.

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          The combat in the dlc is much more refined and felt like a sign of what’s to come in rebirth. It’s very fun mechanic wise, it actually makes the main game harder to play haha

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        10 months ago

        Ok great! I didn’t finish the first installment on PS4, so I can wait for this new release and play through the first part and second part + DLC all in one game. Sounds good to me!

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          10 months ago

          The order is actually First Part > DLC > Second part, but yes! And if you fancy getting the full experience they also re-released Crisis Core FF7 (the prequel with Zack and Sephiroth) on PS5 as well well.

          SqEnix isn’t milking this at all 🤡

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            10 months ago

            It makes sense, especially with the direction Remake started to go. And the original Crisis Core was getting to be very dated by now, so a refresh was welcome

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              Oh it does make sense storywise. I’m more salty about the fact that Remake + Intergrade are now free if you pre-order Rebirth. I spent €100 on that man T_T

              I’m usually a patientgamer, but the call of ULTRA HD Sephiroth and Tifa were too strong for me.

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            10 months ago

            I don’t understand why some companies just can’t figure out a consistent naming schedule for sequels. I’m looking at you Capcom and Street Fight Ultra Turbo Alpha Second Strike Tournament Edition with a Cherry On Top

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        10 months ago

        Since you seem to know what’s going on, is FF7 Rebirth a full package? Ie does it include Part 1, the DLC, and the new Part 2 all in one game, or would someone have to purchase those separately?

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          It is just part 2. Will there be a bundle of both at some point? Maybe. But it’s set to be a trilogy, each installment a separate release.

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    10 months ago

    Just beat 6 this weekend and started 7.

    I think I got pretty far in it back in the day, but I don’t think I ever finished it.

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      If you’re the kind of person to be able to play a lot of games. Which i imagine your are if you were playing 6 prior. Okay the OG 7 before remake. You’ll get more out of remake if you do. Especially if you consume the other 7 media like crisis core and advent children.

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        I am playing the OG PlayStation version on an SNES mini.

        I almost wish they had kept it in 2D. The awkward teenage years of gaming resulted in some REALLY ugly 3D models.

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        10 months ago

        There’s a similar bit in Trails in the Sky I ended up unexpectedly enjoying.

        Joshua: “Good luck, Estelle.”
        Estelle: “…What do you mean, good luck? You’re coming too, right?”
        Joshua: “…Pardon? The plan is using a maid’s disguise. There’s no butlers in that part of the castle.”
        Estelle: “So what? You fit GREAT in a dress!”
        Joshua: “…Just drop it, Estelle. They only have the one outfit.”
        Head Maid: “Well…so actually…”
        Joshua: “…no. No, we are NOT doing this!”