Remake - A Good Idea?

[BlueOni]

Do you think a remake of FFVII would be any good? Could S-E live up to the expectations? Could they enhance the gameplay while retaining the greatness of the plot and the adventure?

Personally, I have my doubts, after FFXII, whether S-E are capable of going back to the "old days", when it was just Squaresoft. But they are still one of the most professional companies in the industry and could add a lot to the gameplay at least. I'd like to see a four-man party, a lot of new materia, tough end-game bosses and hidden extras. I'd also love to see certain scenes in up-to-date graphics. Like


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The fight with Rufus on the Shinra HQ, and Sapphire WEAPON's attack on Junon.

[deceptacon]

i'm not sure. . i'd definitely BUY it if it happened, but i think the feel of playing good ol' ffvii would be. . off ?
i duno, maybe it would rule :)

[Passion]

I think 'some parts would be equal or better, some worse.'

There's no way it could be completely better I think, except maybe if Cait Sith was changed. ;P

[Hitoshura]

If they made it, it will either make or break the original.

I think Square is willing to take the risk.

[Whiplash]

It's a good idea for making money. As for the quality, it would probably be about the same (except in terms of graphics) as the original, if not better, but regardless there will always be people for whom it would never be good enough (e.g., Sephiroth's pants aren't tight enough for them, etc., etc.). These people are the thought-siblings of those who say that no musician should cover a song by The Beatles.

[Dark Vincent]

I think a FFVII Remake would be a great idea. Recently I have met some Compilations of FFVII fans who have never had the chance of playing the original one, just its sequels, prequels and read the original's story on the wiki. That would be a great chance for these new fans to experience the original story, and a great chance for us veterans to replay the original one, now properly tied up with its prequels/sequels' contents and way better graphics/sound.
The original holds a special place in my heart as my first FF (I used to play RPGs on Genesis only, such as the old Phantasy Stars), but even as a fan I have to admit it has its problems and a remake would be a fair way of addressing those.

All in all, I don't see a remake coming out anytime soon, as the main heads behind the Compilations and the original FF7 itself that still belong to SE are too busy with Fabula Nova Crystallis and other projects, which I don't mind at all ;)

[Neal]

More remake threads? :(

[Whiplash]

Like slasher film villains they always seem to come back, no matter how much you kill them.

[Desi]

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The fight with Rufus on the Shinra HQ, and Sapphire WEAPON's attack on Junon.The game is ten years old. Fuck people worried about spoilers.

[Tina]

anyhow, I think a remake would be unbearable because I've already seen enough of Aeris to last me a lifetime, thank you very much. XD
Which is kinda ironic, since I would give anything to see more of Cloud.

so now I understand what was meant by the coexistence of Ying and Yang.

[Naunen]

Absolutely not. Any more better and the old fanbase will crumble paving a way for those unknowing of the original game to parade through without once knowing the ancient brilliance that firstly gave birth to almost sheer perfection; the birth of a new god. We all know that a lot of us don't like FFVII anymore because of the disgusting over-obsessive fandom (like Sephiroth with a fro or Cloud getting his ass beat by a Mary Sue).

[Dark Vincent]

(like Sephiroth with afro...).Rofl I swear I read it that way and immediately pictured the image >_>

Meh I could careless about the fanbase. I'm one of the oldschool FF7 fans, I think the game is good but not that much by today's standards. In fact I think I'll enjoy Crisis Core more lol And the fans can say whatever they want, it won't take away my pleasure of playing the game XP

[deceptacon]

Recently I have met some Compilations of FFVII fans who have never had the chance of playing the original one, just its sequels, prequels and read the original's story on the wiki.


you can still buy the game on ebay, and local flea markets i'm sure that sell used games.
how can you be a fan of a game you've never played ? bullshite, i say

[Alice]

I believe if they did remake FFVII, parts of the game would be equal or better, some worse. Better because of graphics, worse because it wouldn't compare to the orginal game. The feelings we had when we first played FFVII could never be the same with a remake.

Then again, I could be wrong. Maybe if they put a lot into it, it could be just as great as the PSone version. Of course, why would they put a lot into an old game when they could be making a new game instead? I really hope that one day, FFVII gets remade but to an extent that would have SquareEnix focus purely on remaking it the same as the original.

[Whiplash]

I'd be interested in finding out if they remade it, would they also rewrite the script? I haven't played any of the Nintendo FF remakes, what did they do with them besides update the graphics?

Because really, if the're not changing the script or the characters are they really changing the game enough that it 'wouldn't feel the same' or 'couldn't compare'? Unless someone's concerned that, like seeing a movie after reading a book, their projections onto the simple, stiff polygon figures of emotional displays would be vastly superior to the more highly detailed renderings that would be available for a PS3 remake and said remake would only ruin them (damn bookfilms, ruin my previous imaginings whilst simulataneously destroying my ability to create new ones, will you?). Will the screen actually moving in a cut scene condemn the game to destruction by Meteor? Apart from the risk of poor voice acting and having your own embellishments of the game supplemented by SE's, what exactly do those who voted that it would be worse feel would make it so? That adding a sense of graphical realism to the game would simply highlight any of the more ridiculous aspects of it?


Dear God I'm long-winded. And worse, I poked the bear while I was being long-winded.


Bury me in a nice place.

[Dark Vincent]

you can still buy the game on ebay, and local flea markets i'm sure that sell used games.
how can you be a fan of a game you've never played ? bullshite, i sayThey are fans of the Compilations :P They have played CC, DoC, watched AC and Last Order...

EDIT: Oh yeah, and the prices for FF7 on E-bay are outrageous. If my original copy's box wasn't damaged I would actually sell it there lol

EDIT2: Whip, speaking of FF3 remake besides updating the graphics I heard they tweaked around the jobs for a better balance/system and changed the script a bit (then again, FF3's original script was crap lol)

[deceptacon]

get the greatest hits box :cookie:

[Ringlets]

If it was in Advent Children graphics (cant use AC anymore thanks to assassins creed), then it would be awesome. Some of the environments that seemed bland could be mindblowing in the new one, such as the Coral Desert or inside the Lifestream.

[Dark Vincent]

If it was in Advent Children graphics (cant use AC anymore thanks to assassins creed), then it would be awesome. Some of the environments that seemed bland could be mindblowing in the new one, such as the Coral Desert or inside the Lifestream.
And those already were awesome, would be even better. Northern Crater/Promised Land comes to my mind (the first time I climbed the Great Glacier.. jesus man, biggest boner I have ever had over a game)

[Ringlets]

jesus man, biggest boner I have ever had over a game)

Uncomfortable...

Also the combat would be better with AC graphics. I mean, the characters were more detailed for a 30 one-hit ko-athon than they were for the entire walking around outside combat.

[Dark Vincent]

They could remove random encounters on a remake too.

God I hate random encounters.

[Ringlets]

In 12 (which i havent played) cant you see the enemies your about to fight with? I mean, they could do that on VII, only fit the way you meet them in with the setting, like Shinra guards in the first reactor running to find you, whereas in places like the Northern Crater caves, all the creatures sort of jump out of shadowed alcoves or whatever.

[Dark Vincent]

In 12 (which i havent played) cant you see the enemies your about to fight with? I mean, they could do that on VII, only fit the way you meet them in with the setting, like Shinra guards in the first reactor running to find you, whereas in places like the Northern Crater caves, all the creatures sort of jump out of shadowed alcoves or whatever.Yeah they got rid of random encounters since FFXI actually. 12 uses a very similar battle system to that of XI actually. But I'm always afraid of SE stepping back when working on remakes

[Alice]

Yeah they got rid of random encounters since FFXI actually. 12 uses a very similar battle system to that of XI actually. But I'm always afraid of SE stepping back when working on remakes

I noticed that as well about the very similar battle systems between FFXI and FFXII. I play both and have noticed many other things about the two games that are similar...but of course...I can't think of them at the moment. :rolleyes:

As for the remake of FFVII having random battles, I don't think it would be so bad. However, it would be nice to actually see a change like that in FFVII.

[chuk bur]

a new ff7? i think the idea is kool but the original would still probably be better.

[BlueOni]

If you ask me, if they were to do away with random encounters they'd have to make big changes to the battle system, possibly making it more of a action-RPG. That's the kind of changes a classic game is well-off without.

[Hitoshura]

One of the reasons I hated 12 was because it went away from originality with a new battle system. I'll be really mad if that system was put into a possible FF7 remake.

[Pixel]

One of the reasons I hated 12 was because it went away from originality with a new battle system. I'll be really mad if that system was put into a possible FF7 remake.

If they do do a remake, betcha they will use the newer battle system.

[Blu Ray Disc]

I wouldn't mind if they used the old battle system, as long as the graphics looked nice. I actually wouldn't care if they remade it for the PS2 if not the PS3.

[Whiplash]

I'd like a remake to be identical except for graphics seeing as the only reason I'd endorse a remake would be if it gave people who have never played the game before a chance to now. Games like FFI, II, etc are hard to come by (legally and en mass) as is a working NES, so I didn't mind those games being remade.

[SinirothXIII]

I'd like a remake to be identical except for graphics seeing as the only reason I'd endorse a remake would be if it gave people who have never played the game before a chance to now. Games like FFI, II, etc are hard to come by (legally and en mass) as is a working NES, so I didn't mind those games being remade.

That was my stance on it: I would love a remake as long as they didn't change anything around except for presentation and graphics. But then I got to thinking, I still want them to keep it the same if they do it, but now I actually like the idea of them adding some things. I mean, extra optional bosses, new materia, etc., like the OP mentioned, would be very cool things to add since it wouldn't change the story or anything, but just enhance the experience even further beyond the graphics.

[BlueOni]

They could also use it as a means to explain some other aspects of the story and to tie up loose ends. Maybe develop some of the characters further (Palmer for example was a caricature, as were other Shinra executives). I wouldn't mind a bit of such initiative as long as the core was still there.

[SinirothXIII]

They could also use it as a means to explain some other aspects of the story and to tie up loose ends. Maybe develop some of the characters further (Palmer for example was a caricature, as were other Shinra executives). I wouldn't mind a bit of such initiative as long as the core was still there.

I think that'd be nice additions as well.

[Hakimichi]

new materia would be nice.
game play maybe just with a little more option.
and please don't make it like XII.
I don't like the gambit system
it just too automatic that some time the only thing you are using is the analog just to move around.
sometime cause me to fall asleep. zzzz

[Dark Remnant]

I don't know if it'll turn out as good as the original or not but I'm all for SE remaking it because I've never played the original and I doubt I ever will because the graphics will put me off big time.

[Hitoshura]

I don't know if it'll turn out as good as the original or not but I'm all for SE remaking it because I've never played the original and I doubt I ever will because the graphics will put me off big time.

Its bad to judge games by its graphics :/

[Dark Remnant]

Oh I'm not judging it; I know it has an awesome storyline and very memorable characters, I just find it hard to play anything 5th generation without getting frustrated after a while at the blocky graphics - they're a big put-off for me.

[Pain Clone]

their not that bad.

[Whiplash]

...not until you play VIII anyway.

[Dark Vincent]

I prefered FFVIII's graphics over FFVII and FFIX anyday :|

[Thimien]

See i love FF7 as it is now... i voted for 3rd option, since they would have to be very carefull when touching that game, its amazing as it is..
to make it complete 3d would be cool...but hell im scared they would ruin it hehe

[BlankChocobo]

I wouldn't mind a change to the battle system, but I really didn't like FFXII's system so much. ._. The graphics would make me really happy, though. At the same time, I have never been bothered by the random encounters. As long as the loading screens don't take forever, I'm fine with those too. ^_^

I don't see why they couldn't make a remake much better than the original~ I guess it all depends on how they go about it, to me.

[xThexNewxPrincex]

I like how the original one is..but I think a remake would be nice. Graphics mean a lot to many people, so I think the game would sell well if they made the graphics way better.

I have no clue what they should do about the battle system and storyline. But I think if they left the battle system, the game will do just as fine if they changed it.

[BlueOni]

I prefered FFVIII's graphics over FFVII and FFIX anyday :|

Agreed, I felt FFIX was actually a downgrade in graphics after VIII.

[chuk bur]

well all i kno is that if they do remake final fantasy VII, i hope they dont change the story. i like the story but the graphics were a bit off. i mean cmon square hands. and IX has a bit better graphics than VIII. the characters are a bit bigger and a bit more animated.

[Exodus]

and IX has a bit better graphics than VIII. the characters are a bit bigger and a bit more animated.

I always saw FFVIII's graphics superior to IX's. Both in-game and FMV. FFVIII characters and everything looked more realistic that IX's, imo.

[chuk bur]

i really dont think they were pointing to realistic in IX i think they were jes wanting it to be that way cause of the story itself. kinda plays along but oh well. no need to fight over a game...

[BlueOni]

FFVIII's FMVs are stunning to this day, for IX, well, something feels off.

[Final]

I would love to see a remake,,, because I love the story and yeah FF VII =D

[DIONYZA]

I was worried a couple years ago due to the last bad additions, but Crisis Core was an incredible game. Hopefully they will add a few more to the compilation to practice the voice actors for the remake.

[angelvalentine]

The game is ten years old. Fuck people worried about spoilers.




HA.
Agreed.



I think a remake would be a smart way to make money, but if they do it wrong...ahh.
I'd buy it.
Cloud in HD?
HELLZ.
YES.

[SirBaron]

I think the story would feel more alive in a remake with AC'ish graphics and voices.

And besides, releasing a FFVII remake with a lot of effort behind it would make SE filthy rich.

[Final]

^ Yup.. I also think more would play/buy it, because of the great graphic!!! Of course :D

[chuk bur]

WOOO MOTHA* CLOUD IN HD F*IN BADA*

[Vanisher]

a remake with voices would be really great.

[chuk bur]

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[Whiplash]

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Care to elaborate?

[Sundance Kid]

In chuck bur language it means "Easy gil"
:aldo:

I do think it would be a good idea to remake the game, just graphics wise but that's it, not to much change to the plot. Hopefully none.....

[The Chocobo Sage]

I think it is a fantastic idea. Not only because of the amount of money Square will pocket (i.e. Shit loads) but because the game deserves one. Hell III got a proper remake!

as to what they should do with it -
I reckon they could give it a massive graphical overhaul, to the point where AC wouldn't be too far a conclusion to think of Advent Children


Make the world map much bigger and more more to scale - increasing the usage of chocobos! Imagine riding up to a massive version of Midgar! OMG!


Because the world map would be bigger they could add more places of interest, towns, and side quests (although nothing that would change the story of course)
I love

the materia system, don't want that changed at all - however they could take out random battles for a XII esque visable enemy system. But not gambits. Fuck gambits.

[Pain Clone]

I think it is a fantastic idea. Not only because of the amount of money Square will pocket (i.e. Shit loads) but because the game deserves one. Hell III got a proper remake!

as to what they should do with it -
I reckon they could give it a massive graphical overhaul, to the point where AC wouldn't be too far a conclusion to think of Advent Children


Make the world map much bigger and more more to scale - increasing the usage of chocobos! Imagine riding up to a massive version of Midgar! OMG!


Because the world map would be bigger they could add more places of interest, towns, and side quests (although nothing that would change the story of course)
I love

the materia system, don't want that changed at all - however they could take out random battles for a XII esque visable enemy system. But not gambits. Fuck gambits.

i totaly agree with that, i luv the materia system and the story. oh and about golden surcer place needs to be made a lot better and enjoyable. is u where in midgar i think the bike needs to be used, save chocobos for the world map as to save them from poplution from midgar lol

[chuk bur]

eh the materia system is pretty good but needs a bit of updates. a faster system would do. same materia and all but sumthin like a mix of 10 and 12.

[Random Proxy]

It seems that I am one of the few that doesn't want a remake. I think it is too late now for a remake. Square Enix should focus on new Final Fantasy games and NOT remaking old ones. Final Fantasy VII is my favorite game in the series so I wouldn't want to see a poorly made remake of it.

[TBG07]

It seems that I am one of the few that doesn't want a remake. I think it is too late now for a remake. Square Enix should focus on new Final Fantasy games and NOT remaking old ones. Final Fantasy VII is my favorite game in the series so I wouldn't want to see a poorly made remake of it.

It's never too late for a remake ;). Besides, if the remake will suck, we'll still have the original to play. If you look at it that way, it can only get better.

A good example of a great remake: Resident Evil for the Nintendo GameCube (2002), which is a remake of the PSX original of 1996. Same story, same characters, same surroundings but with better graphics, better sound and some additional content.

Imagine that... FFVII in PS3 graphics, voice acting and some new stuff like extra mini games, side quests, maybe even characters and places to visit.

[Bun]

I know I'd like to see a remake, but I'm concerned that they would change some things that would really take away from the game. Like now that the compilation has voice acting, maybe they would do the same thing and take away those little blue talk boxes; not to mention the fact that the English voice acting blew it out the ass... Also, how some important aspects of the plot was changed in Last Order, Before Crisis; and AC and DoC were nothing but unnecessary crap to feed to the rapid fans who just want more. I'm afraid they'd change things for the worse and end up ruining the remake instead of making it better.

[TBG07]

Maybe... but on the other hand.. maybe NOT. I think if SE really wanted to, they could make an excellent remake of FFVII. The voice acting in FF Crisis Core and FF XII (12) is good, so why shouldn't it be possible in the remake? And the FFVII experience isn't about blue talk boxes... you could change the color if you wanted to.

[Bun]

English Crisis Core was bad because they basically used the same characters from Advent Children. However, I'll agree that 12 was inarguably superior when it came to their voice acting. It still intrigues me why they didn't bother to find people like that to do a good job on one of their most popular games (and now Compilation), but it's over and done with now. All I can do is bitch and moan about it.

What I meant by the blue talk boxes was that while FF7 paved the way in terms of graphics, plot and other aspects, it still embraced the classic feel. I don't want that to change now after what I've heard of the English side--it's like they didn't even try with this one. I'd go into more of why I feel that way but I end up going off on a tangent.

Anyway, I do believe they're capable of keeping the game up to standards, but there are some things that worry me that I think would end up being changed for the worse.

[Elyse]

A remake would equal huge sales for SE and Sony. They should add more things/side quests to it.

[Cilvia]

lol, whatever.
if it will come out, all will buy it :D
why discuss xD

[Brave27heart]

They will remake it. The money they can make from it will justify it in their eyes. Right now though i dont trust them not to mess it up. Classics should be left alone.

[Sundance Kid]

lol, whatever.
if it will come out, all will buy it :D
why discuss xD
That's like saying "Final Fantasy XIII will come out and people will by it so why bother talking about it?"

:cookie:

But there are alot of remakes coming out here pretty soon, so I really would'nt be surprised

[Brave27heart]

The big issues for me are style and combat. Would they nail the styling and feel of the game if it looks prettier? The PS3 technical demo they did made some slight changes to the original opening that just didnt feel right, or just werent as good as the original. As for the combat, would they be brave enough to stick with the turn based ATB system or would we get something like FFXII or Crisis Core? For me that'd ruin it.

[Chick]

Of course I'd like a remake, but there are those little things that worry me. I don't doubt that the graphics will be anything less than spectacular, but I worry about the voice acting. If they don't get it right during those crucial scenes, the feel of the game will be completely different than the original. The people who have never played FFVII before won't get the same experience the rest of us did. I know it's a hard to get that same feeling...but it is called a remake.

But I'd rather get a remake than no remake at all.

Honeybee Inn. :aldo:

[Hae]

Of course I'd like a remake, but there are those little things that worry me. I don't doubt that the graphics will be anything less than spectacular, but I worry about the voice acting. If they don't get it right during those crucial scenes, the feel of the game will be completely different than the original. The people who have never played FFVII before won't get the same experience the rest of us did. I know it's a hard to get that same feeling...but it is called a remake.

But I'd rather get a remake than no remake at all.

Honeybee Inn. :aldo:
hmm i was sceptical so far, but now that you mentioned honeybee inn...
seriously though I wouldn't want a remake, it's perfect as it is, just leave the game alone will ya.

[Little Miss Scarlett]

I think most of it'd be better, some not so much. As much as I'd hate to admit it I'm not sure how they'd realistically have Cloud crossdress convincingly. Of course if they did then the rest of the game could be a pile of poo as far as I'm concerned, I'd still love it! :D

And even if the eventual remake's crap, the original's still there, untouched.

[foXhound494]

A remake would be nice but I don't think they could ever match the quality of the original.

[Haruka no Bachi]

Hello Guys :)

I think a remake would be really cool, and some moments will be fantastic in better graphic.

But... I really hope that the remake will be 1:1. If they cut some scence or add some strange "new scence" this would be horrible.
[For examle the Tomb Raider Remake ~ Anniversairy... this is (in my opinion) a bad remake]

I can think of moments, the graphic will be really loly :D
For example... Cloud in a dress *blush* xD

Haruka

[liquid sword]

hell yeah.......kupo it would be the biggest game ever gaming perfection it take a long time too make thou.......kupo kupo

[monkeyJ]

after some of the live action that they did a while back,
i think it would turn into a phenomena ^^

[olorin818]

honestly I dont want them to remake this game, I believe they would match to create same master piece as they did 11ys ago, Some things can be created only onces and by trying to do them again we wont get the same result, example - Stars Wars, new Indian Jones, althought they are countiniues the idea is the same.

[deugaaner]

I want to see a remake , if they would make one (and i think they will tbh), i'd buy it no matter what.

[ArxTheHero]

I don't see why people want this game to not be remade at all. It's not like the remake will affect them. I would love a remake because VII was awesome.

[Flowing Ice]

I personally think it generally could be made alot better. besides the obvious upgrade on graphics..Maybe enhance the music..Not sure on that one..it's fine as it is, but it depend son if they'd want to take advantage of the much more advanced music allowance.

I'd want the Materia system upgraded..To make it much more user friendly, and make the use of a magic or Summon Materia even worse...Like saying equipping a bunch of those totally destroys the character's Strength, instead of not that truly significant differences.

Maybe add more side quests, course they'd have to add more map areas probably for that, which I wouldn't mind.

[topgunffx]

yea i want a remake, but thats it, nothing more no more ff7 games after a remake please.....

[Exodus]

I don't see why people want this game to not be remade at all. It's not like the remake will affect them. I would love a remake because VII was awesome.

They will alter the story line, much like they have already in the other compilation items. Reason enough for me to not desire one.

[Giuggiosa]

I wake up every day and hope to see confirm news about Remake ! Hope to see Cloud and friend in new cg and replay that beautiful game !

[guitar_dude15]

I sure hope their remaking it:). This (to me) has got to be the best game ever made! Ill probably buy it whether it has changed or just the graphics.:) A game like this has to be remade! Though I still think you cant beat the original:)

[GRK187]

If they made it, it will either make or break the original.

I think Square is willing to take the risk.

i agree^^^:)

[Naunen]

i agree^^^:)

----What is it that you agree on? That it'll be possible?

[Wacka14]

Well they're remaking all the others so Yes, they should and it's a good idea. I very much would like to play an extra pretty version with a better translation and see what they would want to add/take away now that they have the talent/money to do whatever they wish. I don't want them to destroy my favorite final fantasy, but after playing Crisis Core and seeing what they're doing with ACC they seem to be taking the compilation more seriously and handling it with care.

I think A remake would be marvelous and hope that it would be even better than the original. But as most know, I am much more optimistic and forgiving then most.

[ArxTheHero]

The way fans are hoping for this game to be remade makes it inevitable. However V and VI will most likely be remade first.

[Luriana]

I would appreciate a remake. But they will definitely put something new/change something in the game, no one will pay just to play a graphically enhanced remake.

But hardly it'll be done. It'll be extremely time and budget-consuming for a remake, because I doubt they'll do it for, like, the DS or PSP. I think a remake of FFVII is a mirage so far.

[Mikylia]

I would love to see a Remake ^_^! We should give them a chance to make it and see how it goes and I also agree with others on here who said if it dont turn out good then you still got the original. I really want to see this with voice acting as I love Steve Burton's performance as Cloud and George Newbern as Sephiroth! I really think they're gonna do it, tbh. Just gonna be a few years before they really get down to it, which I can wait! I also think the remake is the last part of the Compilation that will be done too. Im all for a REMAKE! ^_^

+ Angel-Winged Demon +

[Wacka14]

I would love to see a Remake ^_^! We should give them a chance to make it and see how it goes and I also agree with others on here who said if it dont turn out good then you still got the original. I really want to see this with voice acting as I love Steve Burton's performance as Cloud and George Newbern as Sephiroth! I really think they're gonna do it, tbh. Just gonna be a few years before they really get down to it, which I can wait! I also think the remake is the last part of the Compilation that will be done too. Im all for a REMAKE! ^_^

Word up. I dig the American cast and They've gotten much better as they go on. Also they where smart to change Aeriths voice in Crisis Core. Hopefully they will keep Andrea Bowen, she's the only thing that makes Aerith tolerable for me. Plus it would give the VA's a chance to finally get into the heart of their characters and really know the depth behind them.

[Stella Nox Fleuret]

I don't understand why people wants a remake so much.
Yes alright, FFVII was a hit, good memories of it, but what a remake will offer?
It's just same storyline, except voice actors, graphics and probably some new scenes involving stuff from CC and new sidequests. Other than that, nothing more at all.
I mean a sequel would be better, we don't know everything abouy FFVII, CC brought more questions.

[olorin818]

I don't understand why people wants a remake so much.
Yes alright, FFVII was a hit, good memories of it, but what a remake will offer?
It's just same storyline, except voice actors, graphics and probably some new scenes involving stuff from CC and new sidequests. Other than that, nothing more at all.
I mean a sequel would be better, we don't know everything abouy FFVII, CC brought more questions.


but why would you want to know everything?
if u kill the mystery u will kill the legend
if there are some quiestions unanserwed it will make u keep thinking of it, and that will keep the game live forever

[Wacka14]

I don't understand why people wants a remake so much.
Yes alright, FFVII was a hit, good memories of it, but what a remake will offer?
It's just same storyline, except voice actors, graphics and probably some new scenes involving stuff from CC and new sidequests. Other than that, nothing more at all.
I mean a sequel would be better, we don't know everything abouy FFVII, CC brought more questions.

It's just same storyline, except voice actors, graphics and probably some new scenes involving stuff from CC and new sidequests < that sums up all the reasons I want it :)

The sequel is inevitable. Crisis Core and Dirge left room for more juice and I'll gladly play it , but everything else is getting remade so I want my VII too^_^

[OujiMakaSan]

Im pretty much excited for the remake its not going to affect anything right??.

[ArxTheHero]

^My point exactly. If VII is remade it won't affect the people who don't want it to be remade. If VII is remade then it will make a ton of money. The script will be slightly better, the graphics will be awesome, and probly extra sidequests.

[Bun]

^My point exactly. If VII is remade it won't affect the people who don't want it to be remade. If VII is remade then it will make a ton of money. The script will be slightly better, the graphics will be awesome, and probly extra sidequests.

You can't know if it's going to be better. The only thing that would obviously improve are the graphics, but other than that it could go either way.

[Luriana]

^
That's what I always say, Bun. And that's why I think there won't be a remake of VII, since the only thing they'll be revamping are the graphics, it's going to cost a lot etc.
In order to do this remake, they would need to add plenty of stuff (storywise and gameplay-wise) to avoid it being just a bland re-doing of PS's VII.

[Yue]

FFVII is very good, but I think to make a remake is unnecessary. :|

[soyrun]

i wanna see the date with barret in cg lmao

[ArxTheHero]

Well there are way to many fans of the game who want a remake. And not to mention the price of the original is too much for most people to spend. And if it was in the Playstation Network it would take forever to download. There are too many people who have played new games in the compilation, who haven't played VII that would play the remake.

[Purple]

A remake would be great if and when it does happen, but there'll always be people who'd want SE to leave the game alone and I don't blame them. They've been heavily milking FFVII these past years.

Personally, one of the reasons I'd like to have a remake is to see how GOOD it would sell in this day and age. It was revolutionary 11 years ago, how can it hold up now?

[lion Fable]

I just hope that is they ever remake they do these 2 things:

1: Put on Xbox 3 & PS3 if its still around
2: Use the voice cast from Advent Children

[ArxTheHero]

Okay my opinion has changed slightly. I think that a PS3 remake of this game will be great, but I think that another FF should be remade on the PS3 as well.

[Selryam]

In the case of FFVII, I think they should stop beating the dead horse, because the game's been worked with WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much.

Now, FFVIII, on the other hand...

[Luriana]

Like I said, remaking FFVII for the PS3 would be too much for Squeenie. I don't think they would want to waste a shitload of cash to just remake this game (because obviously it's going to cost MUCH more than the remakes for the, say, DS), even if they added something new, IMO it wouldn't be too much of a bomb. I think FFVII is what it is on the PSX, whutevz.

If it was remade, of course I would buy it, but I think it's far, far, far away to be remade, if it's ACTUALLY going to be.

[Wacka14]

They still have like 7 years left before the ffVII compilation is over so while I'm 100% positive that they will make it, I agree with Luriana in that it will be several years before we see it. Nomura and company has said more than once that they're busy will all kinds of everything else.

I just hope that is they ever remake they do these 2 things:

1: Put on Xbox 3 & PS3 if its still around
2: Use the voice cast from Advent Children

The voice cast isn't going anywhere. I assume they only replaced Aerith because she truly sucked. But all the other voices have been doing the voices for

AC
Kingdom Hearts series
Dirge of Cerberus
Crisis Core

All of them have settled into their voices now and several of them have expressed how they want to keep doing it.It wouldn't make sense to change any of the cast now that Mena Suvari is gone

[Purple]

Yeah, I love Steve Burton as Cloud.

[MissFF]

I would definatly buy it if it was remade. I read an marketing article somewhere that there is no way Sqaure could lose money if they remade FF7 I mean. It wud be a major cash cow for them. I do actually think they might remake it. They cant make a tech demo like that and not remake it lol Thats just pure evil.

[chaosblade77]

I have three thoughts on a FF7 remake. To get it out of the way: I do think it will happen, although I can't guess when and back it up conclusively. I'd also much rather see SquareEnix fully remake a few other their other games for PS3/360 first, Xenogears and FFVI (probably controversial) come to mind.

1) Pleasing everyone (or at least most people) could be difficult. Everyone is going to have a different opinion about what should be the same and what should change. Some things like VA are easy to work around - make it optional. Other things probably couldn't be treated that way. Keep the old ATB or update the battle system? Keep or toss random battles? It's probably possible to make things like that optional, but that might cause development to run over what SE would like for a remake.

Personally, more materia, sidequests, and other extras would be great. Also, if this is a full priced game, give me something totally different from the original (battle system, world map style, etc). Update it all. If they want to go with a remake that's nothing but better graphics, it better have a budget price point or just go with a PS Classic release on PSN.


2) I won't bother buying a remake if SquareEnix is going to wuss out on the original content. I saw an article a while back detailing how FF7 would very likely receive a mature rating by today's standards possibly resulting in lower sales/profits, and it some made sense. I could live with a re-translation (in fact, I may prefer one depending on how it turns out) but to censor some of the content to make sure it gets a more accessible rating would most likely hurt the game in my opinion.

The main reason that bothers me is because of what was done with FFVI Advance (and possibly other remakes). The slight censorship didn't really impact the game, but it shows that they might be rating-minded and we don't know how far they would go to keep away from an M rating. For example, Barret not swearing constantly would make him a very different character in my opinion.


3) I don't think FF7 on PSN is completely out of the question. A full game release (not a PS Classic) for $30-$40, with graphical updates, a re-translation, and probably a little extra content (new dungeon+ more materia?) as we've seen with other remakes. I don't know much about development and publishing costs, but it might be cheaper on SE and a lower price point for the consumer would mean more sales (although the download-only release may hinder sales more than the low price point helps).

This isn't my preferred re-release solution, but it might be a possibility.

[Neophoton]

I would probably buy it if it was remade (granted it's on a console I have... coming down to PS3 and Wii), so as much as it's more than just more eye candy.

It would be the retranslation that would interest me, and because I now have to worry if my PS3 will read PSone discs or not, I have to second chaosblade77's idea of a PSN release. (http://finalfantasy-xiii.net/forums/member.php?u=4068)

[Mr. Gorilla]

Only if Cloud retains his badass personality from the original game instead of being what he was in AC, and only if the "cross-dressing" and "Honeybee" parts are still in the game.

[sobchack]

they wouldn't be a able to make it as good, because part of its charm is in its crappy graphics and flawed script. also they'd include all sorts of gay ass shit like cloud's shades from ac and cornrows on barret. but if it looked like a genuinely good game on its own terms, of course i'd consider playing it

[NikDK]

agree with Luriana

[Daemon]

Hmm... If they were to remake FFVII, the main things I'd want from it would be a graphical update (eg 3d environment, free-rotate camera etc, I think they could keep the world map) and a retranslation/canon-update. I think they would have to keep the things (gameplay-wise) that made ff7, ff7, like the game mechanics and battle system. And would it truly be FF7 without the minigames and the highlights of Wall Market?

In short, I guess I'd want them to make it the same as it was before, but with updated graphics. :)

[Mr. Gorilla]

And would it truly be FF7 without the minigames and the highlights of Wall Market?

Of course it wouldn't.

In short, I guess I'd want them to make it the same as it was before, but with updated graphics. :)

An updated, more dynamic battle system could work, as well. It would still use an ATB, random-battle system, but with the added element of environment. Basically, the battles would progress much faster, requiring you to make quicker decisions than in the original, while having the command to move positions throughout the battle field. Think about having a random battle on a bridge and you have Barret, Cloud, and Aeris in your group; Barret could grab hold of one of the side ropes holding the bridge up and fire from there, while Cloud does direct damage in front of the enemy, while Aeris casts from the back.

I'd like to see something like that happen in a remake.

[The_Steve]

As long as square doesn't change the story, it'll be fine. Add in new gameplay (something like FFXIII) and define some characters a bit more, make environments larger and add moar secrets and side quests, and fix the engrish and I'll buy it.

Oh, and the Don Corneo scenario should be the same, but optional (really guys, it's not realistic, it's just hilarious)

[Chicat]

A remake is necessary.

[CloudStrife1992]

I would LOVE a remake! Or a full-length sequel that deals with Genesis, but it would be harder to make that an amazing game. Go Remake! :wub:

But, if they really don't want to make a remake, I could live with simply a remake of Aeris's death scene.

[jenovasilver]

As a long time FFVII fangirl, I've embraced the Compilation with love and hate...and I appreciate their 'benevolence' it giving me the Compilation but really, really SE...for the love of all that's blessed and right with the world.

MAKE A GODDAMN REMAKE AND PUT IT TO BED....

Really, forreals...no more spin offs or retcons, just a true blue sequel, hell, I'll even be fair to allow them some Crisis Core. But give me a remake and let it sleep.

[bonimality]

i dont want a remake i want a sequel....

[Teggles]

I haven't played a console game in ages, sadly. An FF7 remake would certainly reverse this trend. It doesn't matter how good or bad the game is, the same people will hate it (waaaah this isn't as perfect as my exaggerated memories tell me FF7 was) and the same people will love it (woo nostalgia).

[Chicat]

i dont want a remake i want a sequel....

They already did a sequal.

[jenovasilver]

They already did a sequal.

Yeah, like two of them.

Advent Children (movie sequel)

Final Fantasy VII:Dirge of Cerberus (game sequel)

[chaosblade77]

i dont want a remake i want a sequel....
Conversely, I'm tired of spin-offs.

Remake it and be done.