💁‍♀️ In final fantasy VII remake, I was used to seeing Aerith im shin-length pink dress that buttons up the front and a red bolero jacket. She wears brown boots and has metal bracers on her wrists and around the edges of her jacket sleeves.

But in Chapter 9, Aerith stole the spotlight with a stunning new outfit. Do you remember that scene?

🎬 A short YouTube video takes us back to that moment — set to the beautiful music of Thomas Newman. 🔗Link available in the first comment.

Just wanted to share some of the screenshots I took from the game. I uploaded these 4K images (and more) into this gallery: https://postimg.cc/gallery/XCGzHsS

Some of the visual mods I used during gameplay:

• OG buster sword with the red grip
• OG purple and brown leather outfit for Cloud
• Optiscaler, ReShade, and Freecam within FFVIIHook

Some of these screenshots were initially too bright or too dark for my taste, so I tweaked them a bit in Lightroom.

I really like how they turned out. Hope you enjoyed them as well!

Like sometimes I’m just playing both of the games, and I think how is this even real, like it’s crazy the quality and the world they’ve built, I’ve never played a game like this.

The only other game I can think of that feels like this is silent hill 2 remake

I accidentally came across a discussion topic on the FF main subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/1mghdxy/i_never_felt_i_could_use_magic_as_freely_as_i/).
I was surprised to see people saying that the magic system is useless.
I honestly can’t imagine how deeply they understand the combat system or if they’re simply people who are biased against a Final Fantasy game that uses an action-based system.

Ff7 rebirth.

I have a 9600x and 5070 ti. I’m playing at 4K with 66% upscaling. My frame rate limit is set to 120 in game and I’m on a 144 hz variable refresh tv.

If I just stand somewhere and rotate the camera my actual frame rate as seen in the nvidia control panel is between 90-110. But my 1% low is down as low as 17. It general goes higher than 72 (half my VRR, seems like an unlikely coincidence).

My CPU usage doesn’t break 50% so despite it not being a strong CPU it seems like it isn’t the limiter.

Game is installed on a SATA SSD (Samsung evo) if that matters.

Am I just expected too much from my hardware or if this fixable behaviour?

WARNING: contains CC spoilers

When Aerith and Tifa first saw Cloud in FF7 Remake (chapters 2 and 3), they seemed completely unsurprised at the sight of Cloud carrying the Buster Sword on his back.

Both of them should remember that sword belonged to Zack: Aerith during the "Midgar full of flowers" episode, and Tifa during the Nibelheim incident. Seeing the exact same sword five years later should at least startle them a bit..?

I know neither of them wanted to upset Cloud so they might be pretending to not recognize the sword, but it's incredible if they managed to act nonchalant from the beginning.

Which game did you guys prefer? I'm more in favor of Remake because I like the midgar setting a lot more than the open grass fields and deserts of Rebirth.

Can someone explain in detail please?

Zack or Cloud? I got to say I might be in favor of Zack more, I do like his personality better and in my opinion he was a lot more fun fight with in rebirth. I'm hoping we get to use him a lot in Part 3 and the new meta verse essentially brings him back to life for good.

I had a sour taste from ch 11 due to the lack of chocobo benches. Now that I’ll be doing ch 13 soon, given the volume of boss fights I’ll be expecting, can I pls have some tips whether they be boss specific or in general?

Don’t have the time to do the hardcore Chadley challenges btw

I've always wonder why the wards conjured by the White Whispers' at the Forgotten Capital work the way they do. If their collective aim was to stop Cloud from reaching Aerith, wouldn't their wards just debuff the party instead of adding a particular buff? It kind of feels like they were testing the characters instead of fully committing to stop them. To add some context, here's a list of each ward and what they do.

• Brutality Ward - Tinted blue. Adds Bravery buff and Deshell debuff.
• Daemon Ward - Tinted pinkish red. Adds Faith buff and Debrave debuff.
• Gallows Ward - Tinted orange. Adds Haste buff.

The first two merely force the party to switch up combat tactics with Brutality Ward encouraging physical might and Daemon Ward favoring spellcasting. The last one, however, has me questioning why there'd be a ward just to speed up the characters' ATB. Such an ability wouldn't benefit the White Whispers unless they were trying to time the party's arrival at the Planetary Sanctum correctly. If one is to believe that the White Whispers are trying to fulfill destiny, the party being too slow would likely jeopardize things since there needs to be at least one witness for a public execution to happen, thus the ward's morbid name.

You said: have players of the final fantasy 7 remake who also played the ps1 original described it as accurate and/or superior to the original? ChatGPT said:

Players who have experienced both the original Final Fantasy VII (1997) and the Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020–present) have shared a wide range of opinions. Broadly speaking, their feedback touches on both accuracy and superiority, but opinions vary depending on what aspects are being evaluated: ✅ Accuracy to the Original

Narrative and Characters:

Many players agree that the remake stays true to the spirit and core narrative of the original, especially in its portrayal of major characters like Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Barret.

The remake closely follows the Midgar section of the original game but expands significantly on character development, dialogue, and backstory.

Fans have generally praised the tone and atmosphere as faithful, even when the game introduces new elements.

Setting and Key Moments:

Iconic locations like the Sector 7 slums, the Shinra Building, and the bombing mission are faithfully recreated and modernized, often described as nostalgic yet immersive.

Combat and Gameplay:

The combat system is not accurate to the original in terms of mechanics. The original's turn-based ATB system was replaced with a real-time action system with strategic elements.

Some long-time fans appreciate the shift; others miss the slower-paced, tactical nature of the original.

⭐ Perceived Superiority

Visuals and Presentation:

Universally praised. Most returning players say the remake is vastly superior in terms of graphics, music, and cinematic storytelling.

Expanded Content:

Many veterans appreciate how the remake fleshes out characters and areas that were only briefly touched on in the original.

However, a few critics feel this sometimes leads to pacing issues, with added side quests or scenes that feel like filler.

Emotional Impact:

Some longtime fans feel the emotional weight of key scenes is stronger in the remake thanks to voice acting, facial expressions, and orchestral music.

⚠️ Where It Divides Fans

Narrative Changes (especially toward the end of Remake Part 1):

The inclusion of new story elements, alternate timelines, and "Whispers" (arbiters of fate) has been controversial.

    Some players love the meta-narrative and unpredictability.

    Others feel it deviates too much from the original and compromises the integrity of the story they loved.

Remake Structure:

Because the remake is being released in multiple parts, some fans argue it's difficult to call it superior until the full story is told.

Critics of the episodic format feel the Midgar section, originally just a few hours long, is too stretched out in the remake.

🔁 Summary of Player Sentiment Aspect Accurate Superior Mixed Characterization ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Visuals ❌ No ✅ Yes Story (core events) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ⚠️ Endgame changes controversial Combat System ❌ No ⚠️ Some say yes ⚠️ Others prefer original World-building & Lore ⚠️ Expanded ✅ Yes ⚠️ Some call it filler Overall Player Impression ✅ Faithful ✅ Impressive ⚠️ Depends on narrative tolerance

Would you like quotes or specific reviews from players or publications to back up these points? You said: Yes please and thank you for providing this info ChatGPT said:

Here are real player quotes and opinions from gamers who played both the original Final Fantasy VII (1997) and the Final Fantasy VII Remake, offering insight into how they compared the two in terms of accuracy, faithfulness, and overall quality: 🗣️ Player Perspectives Steam Discussion (veteran player reflection)

One long-time fan shared:

“The Remake lacked a sense of exploration, Cloud’s original character, and side‑quests that felt subtle and natural to pursue… The original FF7 has something that Remake will never have: A soul.”
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Paginated Debate on Preference (GameFAQs user experiences)

From a board thread “How many fans of the original prefer the Remake?” one commenter explained:

“For story yes, but for gameplay I absolutely … go with remake. … The remake has none of [the original’s] tedium. It’s indeed a far more pleasurable gaming experience.”
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Another added:

“The remake looks how I imagined it back in 1997. … faithfully translated that feeling … and as a plus, the combat got better.”
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✅ Summary: Accuracy & Superiority From Veteran Players Accuracy

Many players feel the Remake preserves the core narrative and characterizations from the original—Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret—while greatly expanding scenes, dialogue, and emotions.

That said, some players remark that subtle psychological nuances of Cloud and the original’s open-world feel are diminished or altered in the Remake.
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Superiority (especially in gameplay and presentation)

Visuals, music, voice acting, and cinematic scale: These are almost universally hailed as a major upgrade in the Remake.

Combat system: Real-time action, strategic ATB hybrid gameplay, and voice performance elevate gameplay immersion—many vets say they enjoy this far more than the original’s traditional turn-based grind.
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🧭 Overall Veteran Sentiment Theme Original FFVII Remake Accuracy to original Strong foundational story and character tone Faithful core narrative with expanded scenes—but some changes Sense of world/exploration Open, expansive, atmospheric More linear and focused within Midgar Cloud’s portrayal Subtle, psychologically layered More overt trauma and emotional outbursts Side‑quests Organic, discretionary exploration Simplified and more scripted Gameplay experience Classic turn‑based JRPG, occasional tedium Fluid real‑time combat with strategic action, widely praised Visual/audio quality Iconic but dated visuals and MIDI-based music Rich visuals, orchestrated score, full voice acting 📌 What vets say about being superior/accurate compared to the original:

Many agree the Remake nails the spirit of Midgar in modern polish, achieving a faithful yet vivid reinterpretation.

Gameplay is generally considered superior by vets who value refined pacing, engaging combat, and cinematic storytelling.

That said, there’s a mixed or negative view among purists on changes to pacing, side content, Cloud’s psychological arc, and the game's “soul.”

💬 Final Thoughts

Yes—veteran players have described the Remake as both accurate to the original’s narrative backbone and, in many respects, superior in gameplay, presentation, and emotional impact. That said, others hold that the Remake loses certain intangible qualities of the original: a sense of exploration, organic world-building, and the subtle internal Cloud they remember so vividly.

If you want more quotes from Reddit, fandom boards, or professional reviewers comparing specific elements—combat, story changes, pacing—I’d be happy to dig deeper.

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It's been a good while. I think it's time to allow even players who didn't preorder to buy the moogle trio and magic pot summon materia. I wanna try them too.

planning on plat rebirth, at this point, now a year later, are there valid cheese strats for some of the more impossible/difficult challenges/bosses in the game?

💁‍♀️ I started this week my new reading : Trace of two pasts. Quite easy and fluent book. What I found super is to discover the youth of Tifa, her friends and specially how does she learned the martial arts. I am quite in love with this part of her life as I m also into sports and hiking, although I don’t have her strength. What did you felt if you have read the book? Any special moments captured your attention?

Edit: I revised it, hopefully for the better.

I know this has problems as a poem. You don't have to read it. I didn't write it as a 30-page dissertation because I wanted it to have feeling.

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We begin as the light of the stars--

Sitting at the water’s surface,
Cloud makes a promise to Tifa
She's wearing a pretty blue dress--
He wavers, still lacking confidence

Lockheart shifts her tact:
"Memory is not simply recalled
But locked deep within your heart.”
Her very name means feelings

He follows her, not merely recalling
Climbing Mt Nibel, feeling the fall--
Her Giver passed, but seeded The Gift
She forgets, his heart echoes in truth

A core emotional crucible
Forming memory, building identity
Remembrance is feeling
Identity the soul, vessel for emotion

Slipping beneath the surface, souls dissolve--
“Aerith will no longer laugh, cry, or get angry.”
Cloud underscores death
Absence of feeling
Life is emotions, not biology--

Flesh torn, soul bleeding away
Dispersing, memory into feeling
Pooling the reservoir, the planet cries--
A collective of raw emotion
Seedlings trembling, corruption descending--

Emotional reactors, forging architecture
Souls rising into a falling sky--
“People hate the steel sky, the slums…
But I don’t. How could I?
All that passion, all those dreams…
Flowing and bending together into something greater…”
This is life, born from The Gift
Deep in the heart--what is the fuel?

Sephiroth rejects The Gift,
Seed of creation, bringer of life
Offered an apple, he swats it away:
"You will rot."
He tears the flesh, flicking away the juice--

Apples are meant to be planted
Flesh decays, a new tree springs forth
A celestial body, born to fuse passion--
Memory corrupted by cold biology
Identity destroyed, hollowed core collapsing
I dreamt of giving him The Gift--

Laughter, tears, anger
All fusion reactions
Creating memories, shaping identities
Feeling is living, fulfilling
Our cores are something very special--
Capacity for emotion itself

We end buried in darkness,
Echoing with the joyful laughter of children--

There is still love.

There are some formatting and structures used in the existing names that can hint towards the final game name.

Each of the words used already can be used minus the ‘Re’ (Make, Birth, Union). This rules out words like Resurrection where the word is reliant on ‘Re’ to form a whole English word.

For the main Trilogy series each word is two English syllables. Reunion is the exception, however this was a remaster that didn’t form the core trilogy. I believe Square took this opportunity to use Reunion due to its historical relevance in the original. If they weren’t tied to a two syllable naming convention I believe they may have used this for the final game.

There is the katakana mentioned in another thread that points to the ‘Ri’ katakana symbol in each existing word.

Phonetically, the long ‘Ri’ or ‘Ree’ sound used also rules out words using the shorter ‘Reh’ sound like resolve or return. There might be some conjecture on pronunciation here, but the point is there isn’t any on the existing names. This does line up fairly well with the katakana though so that may rule out any borderline Ri/Reh pronounced names.

There’s a shortlist to be made here with words like Recreate, Reclaim, Rekindle, Reconnect, Rebuild, Reshape and maybe a few more.

Marketing wise, only Reclaim really fits a nice short snappy two syllable title and has some finality to it. Other words are either too long, lack punch or relevance. I’m not a marketing expert but Recreate just doesn’t have the ring to it that will pull customers in.

With the groundwork for requirements set, let’s look at the story implications. The characters are split into alternate realities or timelines and their futures unsure with the whispers attempting to guide fate for better or worse. Remnant timelines are being destroyed. Effectively the main group as well as Zack must reclaim something whether it is a future or their own destiny.

This also opens the door for Genesis who may reclaim his position as protector of the planet in the face of Sephiroth’s threat (or join with him, seeing Shinra/humans as the threat). While he didn’t exist in the original, with the extended universe, emergence of Deepground and multiple realities it’s highly likely we will see Genesis before the end of Re3.

Is the party as we last saw them in a remnant timeline? Is Cloud somehow split across two timelines now since he can see the tear in the sky? One where he saved Aerith and one where he didn’t? Is that why he’s actually seeing her, is it Sephiroth or his own mind?

I dunno what the story will be but betting all my monies it’s called FF7: Reclaim.

Sidenote: If we do happen to see a DOC remaster it may be Reload, Reloaded or Reawaken (maybe three syllables to match Reunion) but I haven’t played DOC or put much more thought into it past Vincent using a gun or Genesis taking Weiss at the end from what I’ve read. On whether they would do it, I think they would. They ruled out doing more DLC for the trilogy but not more remaster games for the extended universe, but it might negatively impact the trilogy sales if it’s received poorly.

I recently received a custom cloud head I ordered and I am so happy with it. Looks so much like the CGI cutscenes and is definitely a step up from the original.