Final Fantasy VII remake thread

[sion_zaphod]

The battle system ATB has to remain true to the original. So does the materia and the levelling up system. Let's not forget that the game mechanics are based on AD&D/D20 and other dice rolling RPGs it shouldnt be over complicated or over simplified. In other words just like the original. Updated fmv's possibly 3d are OK in my book as well as more rounded polished sprites and NPCs .If S,E change any the core game mechanics and feel of the game (that statement does not include resurrection of Aerith, please bring her back or at least axe Cait Sith) the game will flop with the original fans And only be a hit in the eyes of modern players I.e the fps generation. Chrono trigger was an extremely well polished game in both playability and longevity but I still take secret of mana over it as well as ffvi, ffv, ffviii and ocarina of time. I did like the time travel element of CT though especially the way you could change things in one time and change the future.

 

[Hungry Friend]

G0R3Z: I want an updated FF7 but all I'm saying is that that particular system would fit well with a remake. Random battles were needed in the original because the polygonal characters clashed with the pre-rendered BGs, making separate battle screens necessary. Since the remake will be 100% 3d, there's no need for that imo.

sion: However, I understand and respect your point of view as well. Keeping the original system would be imo just as good as my other suggestion, and I partially suggested the Ct-based system because I'm just assuming SE will fuck with the battle system to a large degree. Definitely keep the materia system as is(it just works) but add new materia/enemies/bosses and all that good stuff. Same goes for the equipment system. I would be incredibly happy with either a CT-like system or the original battle system and I really need to see this remake in motion during an actual battle to know if it's gonna be any good(at least in my eyes). Really, the original battle system would be the most appropriate thing for the remake to use and I think leaving it unchanged or refining it a bit would please the largest number of fans.(I can dream about an FF7/CT mix though )

If SE turns it into an action game I will completely lose interest and I bet a lot of older fans will as well.