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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Redefines What A Remake Can Be

by The Completionist

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Published 26 Apr 2020

My Final Fantasy 7 Remake review is one of my longest videos to date! It's chock full of my deep dive, important aspects of the game to me, and spoilers. There are so many spoilers here for FF7 remake, so you've been warned. What is best about this game is the additions they added that can surprise even long time fans. Let's take it chapter by chapter and breakdown this stunning remake. Watch my Pride and Joy gauntlet guide here on my personal channel: /watch/wdNrxoLqTntqr CREW Written by: Eric Zipper and Jirard Khalil Edited by: Patrick Stenglein Thumbnail art: Shawn "JetPackBraggin" Credit Art: Carlos Padilla Producer: Michael Barryte Executive Producer: Jirard Khalil Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThatOneVideoGamer NEW and exclusive content when you support Our Patreon: https://Patreon.com/TheCompletionist WE GOT MERCH! https://thecompletionist.com/ Let me know what you thought about Final Fantasy 7 Remake review! Watch Us On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecompletionist Find Us On Reddit: http://bit.ly/TheCompletionist_RD Follow Us On Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheCompletionist_TW Like Us On Facebook: http://bit.ly/TheCompletionist_FB Follow Us On Instagram: http://bit.ly/TheCompletionist_IG The Completionist Theme By Elite Ferrex - http://eliteferrex.bandcamp.com Art by: Sean (JetPackBraggin) https://twitter.com/JetpackBraggin and Carlos Padilla https://www.grizzlycp.com/ Watch more game reviews like my FF7 Remake review on my channel | The Completionist #FF7Remake #FF7 #FinalFantasy

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@Caddicarus4 years ago This reminds me beautifully of the time i was sitting on your sofa at 2am, and you were explaining in passionate depth why ff7 was one of your favourite things ever. Feels like this game was made solely for you. Lt; 3. 3273
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@jimewelsh4 years ago I' m a new fan. Didn' t play the old one (even though i' m 40) but i' m loving the remake. I just hit chapter 17. 374
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@hishouha3 years ago My friend played the remake
i played the remake
got super curious
n2"played crisis core
played the original
watched advent children twice
proceeded to watch every gameplay out there
restarted the game
thats how i discovered ff7 and now im obsessed:
good job square. ...Expand 418
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@gendergoo13124 years ago I liked jim sterling' s take on the title- that it' s actually sephiroth attempting to remake the events of 7 and undo his destiny of failure. 1142
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@yahiko77014 years ago Ff7 remake was my first ff game ever. I came into this not knowing what to expect and by the end of it i finally knew why people liked it so much. The . ...Expand 49
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@evecampbell30694 years ago I love the buster sword sitting behind you. 32
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@PeanutButterGamer4 years ago Daang, almost an hour long, haha. I need some popcorn for this!
been stoked to watch your take on ff7r. 226
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@k13m134 years ago This game reminds me more of a reincarnation than a remake, blows my mind. 91
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@jamesshepard33 years ago The fact that this was the free game on ps+ a few months ago is mind blowing. I probably wouldnt have played it otherwise, and im so glad i did. One of my favorite games that ive played in a minute. 61
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@Zantetsukenv4 years ago I always felt that the giant whisper was a whisper weapon. You can see it even made twisted versions of ruby and emerald. It was like we had to kill a . ...Expand 16
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@griffin39214 years ago One of the reasons why i love this channel so much is that you can see how much jirard loves games and for ff7 especially, you can see it in his eyes, . ...Expand 5
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@rhyswalker2014 years ago What i really love about this review is that i can feel the passion from you. I think that makes it worth it, from your voice to the way you describe everything. . ...Expand 3
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@domexe28634 years ago Final fantasy 7: remake
final fantasy 7: rebirth
final fantasy 7: reunion. 860
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@Slapdash_863 years ago Considering i' m on my 4th playthrough now the game was a bargain and the game is excellent and i' m still coming back to watch videos and streams of it. Suffice to say i' m obsessed with this masterpiece. 13
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@CidGuerreiro12344 years ago Just got my platinum at 105 hours. Hard mode was tough and mentally taxing at times, but i moslty had fun with it. It really brings out the potential of . ...Expand 55
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@yohanthefate73314 years ago This video is really inspiring. I' ve personally been struggling with my own thoughts on the game and how i should feel. Your video helped me out a . ...Expand 3
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@HunterBann4 years ago I have one issue and that is after doing the combat simulator, i finally realized how fantastic the mesh between the classic turn-based and action rpg what' s the issue? Now that i' m in love with the combat flow, there is no good or consistent end game bosses or activities to use all the fantastic combat on. However, this is not entirely a take away since there will be further installments for the game, which hopefully has a great and meaningful open world expanding upon the fantastic openness feeling the original ff7 still holds up very well ~20 years later. ...Expand 8
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@jmkos864 years ago Love your videos man! But im gonna wait a couple days for this one! Almost on chapter 18 and i have not been anywhere with spoilers for this game since d . ...Expand 3
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@brutalmoose4 years ago Congrats on getting this video done, dude! Settling in for an hour of cozy. 665
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@MattAce704 years ago Wow, looks like this remake will be nothing but fantastical.
seriously, the game looks and sounds super awesome! I' d love to play it. 14
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@megaman70104 years ago This was my first time really playing ff7. I played the original for maybe an hour on a friend' s playstation. But this game blew me away. It' s . ...Expand 35
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@Homrey4 years ago Uhm, isnt crawling and moving through tight spaces used so the game can load the next section?
its a hardware restriction, not a game design choice as far as i know. 26
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@mrjake31944 years ago I had a feeling this was gonna be filled with spoilers so i finnished it right before starting this video and i will now continue to complete ff7 remake. 13
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@XxCityofLostAngelsxX4 years ago Im surprised you didnt mention biggs voice actor making a reappearance from a previous final fantasy when talking about the voice actresses, but biggs is balthier from 12. 27
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@train42924 years ago Heres comes a new challenger!
more like an old friend. 567
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@kumogekkou4 years ago Thank you for all of this. This game also holds a very special place in my heart. I couldn' t watch this until i finished it myself, and i have to say, thank you as always for all you do!. ...Expand 4
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@jacquesschalaques78754 years ago That buster sword in the background is damn sick! 6
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@girlgaymer07014 years ago Just finished up last night specifically so i could watch your video on this finally! Now i' m onto post game myself. Great video, love your passion for the game and series, it gets my hyped seeing you happy. Lt; 3. 1
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@antilles584 years ago Thank you for this. I just finished the game yesterday (i drew it out as long as i could, knowing the wait for the next chapter would be quite awhile) musicmean to me. Now to go put in the next 40-60 hours it will take to get this thing completed. ...Expand 2
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@mattasaurs4 years ago Funnily enough, chapter 11 was actually one of my favourite chapters. 13
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@connermulcahy77044 years ago I thought this game was phenomenal so much so that the ending made me get up, pick up my switch and download ff7. I need to know this entire story. And now i have started my journey of exploring retro final fantasy titles. 546
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@HigaSmash4 years ago Just finished it last weekend it took me almost 4 months since i only play on the weekends but i really liked it, i never played the original and im not a final fantasy fan but this was a great game. 8
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@stonehorn46412 years ago Hard to believe it' s been almost 2 years already. It' s absolutely crazy. I hope we start seeing more soon. 2
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@shadowproductions9694 years ago To me the " upgrade system" reminds me a lot of final fantasy 9, where you have to equip weapons and armors and use them long enough to learn . ...Expand 5
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@samslash94 years ago Who else puts completionist videos on loop, when they are doing something else. 8
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@mysoullovessoul5584 years ago Such a brilliant review. Jirard has a clear love for the game but is also open to this new take expanding the world out. His enthusiasm is totally infectious and i can' t wait to play it. Thanks man! 1
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@SuperSkifree4 years ago I' m sure it' s already been pointed out, but the reason for crawling slowly through the cramped spaces is to hide load times for the rest of the level. 234
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@crusadershark77704 years ago Just got the platinum and completed the play log. One of the best completion experiences i' ve ever had with a game. Great video jirard! 10
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@Tandran4 years ago When you are crawling through stuff the game is actually loading. I think with part 2 being designed for machines with ssds and far more ram this shouldn' t be an issue. 8
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@AzureZero20XX4 years ago Man its so cool seeing and hearing you so excited to talk about this game!
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@justinlambert19894 years ago Your awesome man i love your content, thank you so much for working so hard and giving us this great stuff merry christmas and happy new year to come. 2
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@slchi61444 years ago Sees harbinger of fate. " okay google, play destati" 12
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@DeadwingDork4 years ago The first video game adaptation. Of a video game.
genius nojima. 329
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@adventurermite53304 years ago Yes i was soo happy to see the hell house as a boss. At first i was like man he' s not an enemy anymore then they didn' t let me down though his . ...Expand 6
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@kinzoadolpha91952 years ago I wonder if the whole thing with the whispers and the remake was to try to stop the game from deviating from the original and whispers disappear at the . ...Expand 10
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@Coolio_Ash3 years ago I' m pretty sure the way square describes thepart is more like a " re crafting" like actually re structuring it. I think its very interesting. 2
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@bossun19983 years ago So hyped we' re getting the game on ps+ march. I' m finally going to experience it. 5
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@qra52004 years ago This was my first ff game and. I fell in looove, hard. I' m somewhat glad i didn' t play the original because i went in not expecting anything . ...Expand 46
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@323starlight4 years ago Heres what i think in regards to the ending. First off, the whole thing with zack is an alternate timeline, as hinted at with the chip bag with stamp o also, the subtitle remake likely refers to the characters choosing to remake their fate. Again, kinda meta. ...Expand 265
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@cstillz25623 years ago Jirard i just want to thank you for being such a good dude. This made my day = top notch content sir. 4
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@kainebrooks4723 years ago Ive been waiting so long to watch this video. Jirads passion for this game convinced me then & there that i had to give it a go. Now, i have nev id="hidden32"er played the original. The only other ff game i have played is ffxv, which i loved. And now that ive completed this? I absolutely loved it. This is my favourite game (currently) and easily in my top 3 of all time. I am currently working on my hard mode play through, with that being the only last things i need to 100% it. ...Expand 3
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@skafaced1024 years ago This is one of the few games i' m actually going to complete. Glad to have a guide to use dude!
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@NoirOtaku2 years ago Fantastic review! Thanks for the great and informative video. I' ve been an ff7 head since it dropped in the 90s. So you love and appreciation for the game shines thru and thru! Great stuff! Thanks!
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@StrictlyGaming_14 years ago This is the video i will be recommending and sharing with both new and original ff7 players, it is the most detailed and passionate review. Thank you for . ...Expand 1
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@Dylan_Goodboy4 years ago The crawling and slow walking parts are masking loading screens and i' d take slow walking over a load screen any day. 799
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@transgamergirl50042 years ago This was my first final fantasy game that i beat. Not counting kingdom hearts) im excited to play the crisis core remake and the sequel. 23
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@DragonTamerWes4 years ago I waited until i finished my first playthrough. After the plate fell, and helping the residence get some piece of their life back seems to be telling us what can be done after this world' s crisis. 3
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@ty_sylicus4 years ago Sweet video and a great game!
i got my copy weeks late and am just wrapping up hard mode and trophies. 80 hours in! 1
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@reddonut15183 years ago I love how you pointed out the almost definitely cannon factoids about the whispers. Brings a much larger feeling aspect to the story.
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@mking92312 years ago I finally got around to play and beat final fantasy 7 today. Now i finally watch your episode on final fantasy 7. Such a great episode. 1
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@TBrizzle014 years ago The remake' s soundtrack is just phenomenal. Collapsed expressway is my favorite so far. 389
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@En1gmat1c14 years ago Great video loved this jirard! The ending to this game is made to give players hope they can change events that will take place. I however, think the entire . ...Expand 2
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@oscarcamey83 years ago I just beat the remake! Can' t wait for the next part. It was really amazing tbh, invested in every second of the game! Gameplay is really good, run . ...Expand 3
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@LordBloodySoul4 years ago I can vouch for the amazing work of this remastered remake: d
with my siblings, i have played the old game for many, many times. And i bought the it' s just a must have for all final fantasy fans: d. ...Expand 3
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@jdprettynails3 years ago I loved this game so much! I was already a pretty hardcore fan of final fantasy 7, so i was beyond hyped for the remake and it just blew me away. It took the game is gorgeous and i cannot get enough of the soundtrack. I haven' t been this thirsty for cloud since 2007 when advent children came out.
i adore all of the expanded content. Especially the entire wall market section. I never thought i would see the day where i play as cloud
i was nervous because i was wondering how they would handle thesubplot, but oh man. They nailed it! It went from being a dated, vaguely homophobic joke to an all-out celebration of not fitting into gender stereotypes. It' s honestly quite beautiful and made cloud and aerith' s relationship that much more endearing to me. Hell house broke my sanity. I don' t know how i coped with hard mode, but i did!
the whole experience actually inspired me to finally play final fantasy 15 now all the dlc was out for it and i' m a bit obsessed withon 500+ hours and that' s not including the time i spent 100% completing each dlc. ...Expand 7
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@matthewaziz83704 years ago This was awesome! Definitely worth the time for those worried about the length of the video. Also, i don' t think he' s unaware that sanctioned walking . ...Expand
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@FakeVoice04 years ago Square enix: +300hrs, whos gonna complete this?
completionist: hold my goddamn chocobo! 583
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@xxharukixx29063 years ago How did u get the buster sword that' s in the background, love that sword it' s so iconic: 3.
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@timsvedin88774 years ago Nice video! Took me 4 tries to beat pride and joy (bahamut + ifrit) without online advice. Manawall got me through his mega flare attack. Loved the game so much it ended up being my first platinum.
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@cloudsweater3 years ago Ff7r was my first ff back in april. Best decision ive made. Got me back into gaming and weirdly into souls games lol. Recently played the og and watched ff7 compilation and is a huge fan now. 16
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@TheGeekyBass4 years ago Thank you for the un-biased review and more power on your yt channel! Please don' t stop making videos, avid fan here. 1
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@AzureIV4 years ago That's what happens when they make games so high fidelity. They need to make a bunch of crawl segments to hide their loading times. 229
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@thedavestation21853 years ago Great video, incredible game. Just got the platinum now. So excited for part 2 in 10 years time! 2
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@kawaiininja40364 years ago Your chapter by chapter review is exactly how i felt while playing through it the first time.
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@nathanrosario48144 years ago This is my favorite completionist episode
great job jarard and completionist team!
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@MartinBarreby4 years ago Finally beat it so i could watch this! Great review! 2
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@RoxasXIII3 years ago Final fantasy 7 remake part 2: the first soldier. 31
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@masonpeeples96814 years ago This video feels like i' m sitting around thetrash fire with papa jirard telling me stories about the before-times. 117
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@muticere2 years ago I finally beat the game a few months ago and now you' re reminding me how much fun i had, i do want go back and play hard mode now, except i' d rather . ...Expand 2
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@Anverto904 years ago Really cool video! One correction though: who shows up in which order in the final boss doesn' t depend on affection but who did more damage in the previous fight.
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@justin1885414 years ago So i bought the extra version of this game on psn store due to the virus and stores being shut. I got the digital art book and soundtrack just fine, but . ...Expand
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@notorious_majora71343 years ago Didn' t get into final fantasy till ff8. I played all the main games since but never went back for 7 till this game came out and i' m loving it. 3
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@leknaattheseer4 years ago I had to wait a few days to get to this one. Man, what a great video, what a lovely game.
i couldn' t agree more with everything you said, jirard.
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@danwolf63074 years ago Playingin the background still makes me sad. The feels man. 86
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@vetrais79654 years ago Just finally watching this after a youtube rabbit hole lead me to the completionist for the first time. Assumed many would' ve already made most of . ...Expand 2
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@G228654 years ago I got the game cus it said you could skip battles. However it still forces you into battle regardless n i got stuck on the bit where aerial falls down . ...Expand
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@colors62294 years ago " dirge of cerberus for the ps2"
me: . 5
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@djgamer55464 years ago I find the idea of this being anto be very interesting. When i think about it the very nature of the video game medium and how it' s been shackled to its technology means that remakes can, and in some cases perhaps must be adaptations. ...Expand 2
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@sleverlight4 years ago Where did you get that buster sword in the background?
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@EvanYoungMusic4 years ago The scene where aerith goes to save marlene. My god. I was in full blown tears and thinking about it now, jeez. 227
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@Mikeybfromthe6137 months ago your GODDAMN RIGHT IT IS!!!!!
Idk about Mr.Completionist but it's an absolute Dream come true now that part two is coming out!! I can die happy now .. ...Expand
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@faseihsaad37174 years ago This game feels a lot like an epic cinematic sci-fi media content. I haven' t played the original series and i just dived into the ff7 world with this . ...Expand 2
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@jayden87514 years ago Bro this video takes me back to the final fantasy 7 special jirad did way back man the nostalgia.
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@art2norrman8724 years ago This was my first ff game ever and i absolutely love it. It is so good and i cant wait for another part. 13
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@EJ_Crough4 years ago Those crawling and shimying sequences are for loading. 4
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@EvanYoungMusic4 years ago All of the sub characters that got 5 minutes of screen time in the original and now are fully fleshed out made me feel for them. I cried at those special and specific moments. 24
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@chrisjohnson71864 years ago Major props for being able to 100% hard mode with no strategy guide out. Ive been working through it and its tough even with them.
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@Tarmax943 years ago I just freaking love watching and listening to someone talk about what they love, with such passion, it' s just mesmerizing. 6
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@jb-dn5fy2 years ago I' ve had a huge backlog of games and catching covid made me finally start playing this gem! I' m obsessed.