Tetsuya Nomura Wrote:

The playability of party members is discussed next. Hamaguchi says that while all the party members will appear in the game, the player cannot control character(s), similar to how Red XIII was handled in Remake. Nomura says that this is due to the addition of the Chain mechanics, and there being more characters in Rebirth. The timing of the character(s) joining was also considered: As they join very late, it would be hard to balance the game around their growth, and so they will not be playable until the third game.

• A demo of the game is available to download today! The demo will allow you to control Cloud or Sephiroth in battle, with the latter being playable as part of the extended flashback section, as Cloud recalls an earlier mission in his career as a Soldier – the Nibelheim incident.
  
  
• An update will be made to the demo on February 21st which will allow you to explore part of the Junon region.
  
  
• Save data from the demo transfers to the full game, and players can skip the content the demo contains when they reach it in the full game. Furthermore, a Kupo charm and other adventuring items will be given to all players who transfer demo save data to the full game.
  
  
• Much like the original version of Final Fantasy VII, players will be able to fully traverse a giant open world map that connects all of the games areas together seamlessly. Players can use Chocobos, buggies, and wheelies to aid with traversing the world.
  
  
• Chocobos will have different abilities in each area. Some can swim through raging currents, jump over mushroom footholds, or even scale sheer cliffs.
  
  
• Image showing the entire overworld map in Rebirth.
  
  
• World Intel – where you survey the world, fighting fearsome foes and seeking out various resources or hidden treasures as you go.
  
  
• Odd Jobs – which delve deeper into the world and characters.
  
  
• Sanctuaries – which reveal knowledge on this game’s summons, helping Cloud and his companions conquer them to subsequently call on their power in battle.
  
  
• Minigames are more diverse and larger than they were in the original game. One minigame that was highlighted is the card game Queen’s Blood; you can collect cards from the early part of the game, so you can enjoy thinking up and building a powerful deck that’s unique to you.
  
  
• Cloud's relationships with characters will change according to his actions and dialogue choices, impacting most notably the well-loved date event scene from the original game. In addition to date partners players of the original Final Fantasy VII can expect, the team has prepared some new partners plus an expanded date sequence within the Gold Saucer.
  
  
• Increasing your party level also increases the bond between the entire team, and doing so means characters will be able to achieve their true potential in combat. These are called Synergy Skills, which can be performed by characters with a close relationship to each other.
  
  
• There are over 400 new songs in Rebirth.
  
  
• New Trailer - Immersion
  
  
• New Trailer - Final Trailer
  
  
• Deluxe Edition revealed.
  

(Mar 5th, 2024, 11:52 PM)Moonface Wrote:

I've seen bits and pieces of this game through a streamer I follow, and right now they're at the seaside resort area of the game that I forget the name of. I'm not sure if they've modded their game at all or not but if not, I like that everyone gets to have resort attire rather than their standard outfits. As I was writing this the streamer actually just said they also hate the Moogle designs so now I get to see what they are like... Hmm. They're not as awful as I went in expecting them to be, but comparing their designs in this game to their older design it seems the biggest change was their eyes? It looks like their ears got changed too but that doesn't seem as jarring as the eye change. And oh god I just got a really good view of their whole face and I now absolutely hate it.

(Mar 6th, 2024, 06:06 AM)shadow Wrote:

(Mar 5th, 2024, 11:52 PM)Moonface Wrote:

Also because I'm not worried about spoilers, for what reason does Cloud and company just hang around this resort in the story (regardless of whether it's this game or the OG FF7)? It seems like this section of the story is a lot of random stuff going on that goes against the urgency the characters initially have of going after Sephiroth.

In the original Final Fantasy VII, when the group stops at Costa Del Sol it's to rest, since your made to do that anyway. While there you find Hojo hanging out with some beach women. Which I always found hilarious.

In Rebirth: spoilers for those who might care

Your made to go to the beach with the others for some 'quality time' and are paired with Barret/ Regina for two different outings, one being a Queens Blood puzzle which I needed help thanks to Yutube for, and the Barret one is your shooting monsters around this 'pirate ship'. 🙄It just reminds me too much of all the mini games in Zelda OOT tbh. XD When you win 1k in points you get an outfit for Barret, I suck at the shooting game, so he was just stuck in the sailor suit. lmao I was able to get Cloud some swimming shorts, but no shirt. Hehehehehe Yea, I wanted to see Cloud shirtless: sue me.

When you finish doing these things with Cloud and Barret's team you then get to control Aerith and Tifa. You're on a date with them, and Red 13 for whatever reason. XD You get to return Zambonis to their respective colored areas, a huge pain in the ass until you figure out where all the colored locations are. Then you are going around looking for tiny cactaurs painted on sighs/and what not. You basically take a picture of them and when you get all the pictures you get a ticket for Aerith. I ended up with 2 tickets for her somehow and one for Tifa. I think I could have gotten Tifa another outfit had I gone to the concert hall, but I CAN'T FIGURE out for the life of me how to play the dang piano. <_< So I just skipped it. Whatever. I can always do a 100% playthrough a second time.

Press Release Wrote:

In this four-part documentary series, dive deep into the creation of this new, standalone RPG with candid insights and never-before-heard stories from a lineup of the series’ directors, artists, designers, and voice talent. This series offers fans and newcomers a backstage pass to hear secrets about the game’s vast and vibrant world, the powerful bonds between party members and the rich, multi-faceted stories and quests that await in this legendary adventure.

• Episode One: Shaping the World
  
• Episode Two: Friends of Fate
  
• Episode Three: New Friends and Foes
  
• Episode Four: Voicing Icons