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FF7 to play the original or dive right into remake before Rebirth?
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BaldingAshCrimson
Member
I didn't play the Remake so I can't say much here, but considering you dislike turn based combat, forcing yourself to play it, it's not gonna last very long. Because you will be doing A LOT of turn based battles.
But, two things, the game aged incredibly well. Besides arguably the mini-games, and the 3d models (I say arguably about that one, because they have become iconic to many people).
And the characters, story, pacing, MUSIC, are all enough to keep you playing. Even if the gameplay is not your thing.
And on that gameplay point, FF 7 is the fastest gameplay wise, of the PS1 3D FF games (7 to 9).
9 plays like a Turtle on Heroin, and 8 is like a mix between 7 and 9, is slow but is also responsive.
FF 7 almost immediately gives you feedback.
Cloud, attack, he dashes over, attacks, and it's right back. Next.
It's very responsive and feels good.
You set the speed to hightest, and the battles fly through, and are really intense.
So, it's up to you, but I 100% recommend that you play it at some point. If you SHOULD play, to appreciate the changes and references of the Remake, that's something I can't say, I didn't play the Remake.
But, two things, the game aged incredibly well. Besides arguably the mini-games, and the 3d models (I say arguably about that one, because they have become iconic to many people).
And the characters, story, pacing, MUSIC, are all enough to keep you playing. Even if the gameplay is not your thing.
And on that gameplay point, FF 7 is the fastest gameplay wise, of the PS1 3D FF games (7 to 9).
9 plays like a Turtle on Heroin, and 8 is like a mix between 7 and 9, is slow but is also responsive.
FF 7 almost immediately gives you feedback.
Cloud, attack, he dashes over, attacks, and it's right back. Next.
It's very responsive and feels good.
You set the speed to hightest, and the battles fly through, and are really intense.
So, it's up to you, but I 100% recommend that you play it at some point. If you SHOULD play, to appreciate the changes and references of the Remake, that's something I can't say, I didn't play the Remake.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
They already said CC is not mandatory. It's just some zack backstory and nothing was altered from the original.
Hohenheim
Member
I'll watch a quick recap of the first remake before starting Rebirth. I cannot play that snorefest again.
As for the original FF7, I feel that's best kept as a nostalgic memory of a perfect game, like it feels in my head. I don't wanna risk getting the feeling that it hasn't aged all that well.
As for the original FF7, I feel that's best kept as a nostalgic memory of a perfect game, like it feels in my head. I don't wanna risk getting the feeling that it hasn't aged all that well.
LavitzSlambert
Member
The only parts of the OG that haven’t aged well are all the shitty minigames. You forget just how many, and how bad they were.
Krathoon
Member
Yeah. You don't have to play the original the Remake is designed to stand on it's own.
Hohenheim
Member
I remember loving the snowboard stuff!
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
Why would you play CC first? First of all it has a lot of extra boring stuff like characters in red outfits, but even further it literally spoils aspects of FF VII that are meant to be revelations of sorts when playing it.
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
Nothing wrong with feeling that way, but I don't really see how with the exception of Wall Market the whole thing is zip from location > location > location and is pretty brisk in terms of pace. I kind of feel the opposite.. "Thank god I don't have to deal with the extended train graveyard."
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
One of remake problems is it's pacing, true. But if you get into it, it is enjoyable.
You just have to expect it. I was annoyed by pacing on my first playthrough but I grew to like it once I stopped hurrying up
Sanepar
Member
AT least for me makes sense and I enjoyed cc a lot!
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I’d say play the OG if you can finish it quick. Play on a handheld so you can blast through it.
sendit
Member
Watch a YouTube video on the original for the story. No point in playing an ancient game.
Buggy Loop
Member
I finished remake but boy, by the end I was pissed. Early on the combat was fine but by the end I wanted to uninstall that shit. On top having such a long fucking part of the game with a point of no return for buying gems. And all the crawl through tight spaces… ugh.
Dynasty8
Member
I would avoid Crisis Core like the plague. It's a very bad game IMHO. It's an absolute cringe-fest and somehow makes the original's story worse...
Original FFVII is one of the best games of all time, but it might feel dated for some people. Luckily there are some awesome Steam mods to make it more "modern". Play however you want though.
The Remake is also great, but as some others have mentioned, it feels like a Remake/Sequel hybrid...hard to explain without spoiling it, but I think you are okay going straight into the Remake first...maybe try the original when there are less games to play.