Loved it! Charming and fun game breaking mechanics. Not one for job classes but this one made me want to max out each one and not because of a trophy. Now onto 6 to see what all the hubbub is about. After that I’ll have completed every mainline Final Fantasy (minus the MMOs of course)!

So I recently got FF7R when it went it on sale, and got FF7 Rebirth with the current sale and finally started playing the remake. I played through half of the original but couldn't finish it due to life stuff and then gave up, I thought remake would be a good reason to finally experience the story until i realized this is less of a remake and more like a reboot.

I ended up appreciating the more modern presentation of the story and the world Remake did, but I noticed that our of 18 chapters, basically 10 of them are just extremely boring poorly designed walking sections with little to no actual story, with the side missions etc feeling like a complete waste of time which i wasn't expecting. I generally had fun with the game but the constant sidetracking, boring parts added in the remake that served only to inflate the playtime, and almost all actions in the game forcing slow movements and long animations, sometimes even outright preventing stuff like running for no good reason, got under my skin so hard I dropped the game literally at the end of chapter 17.

I don't want to just give up on the series especially when this is the direction FF as a whole seems to be going in, so I have some questions about Rebirth to decide if I want to continue or just cut my losses

1. Is Rebirth filled with extremely long and boring chapters where nothing happens except walking in silence?

2. Does the more open structure of Rebirth allow the side missions to be more engaging and fun, or are they just as bad as remake?

3. Does the game have better traversal/movement?

4. Is the game still filled with parts where you spend most of the interaction/minigame watching animation loops?

5. Is the combat any different? especially regarding the punisher mode and the teammates as punisher mode felt too clunky and i kinda hated characters constantly going in and out of my party especially when those party swaps last several chapters

6. How would you describe the overall writing? I certainly had fun with remake but it felt like it had a bit too many fan service-y moments especially regarding the female characters and sephiroth than necessary, as well as changes in the story that felt like they were just there to justify another boring chapter or two

7. And lastly, what is a positive thing you can say about Rebirth that sets it apart from other RPGs?

I seriously don’t understand why there are so many comments throughout multiple platforms telling people to play CC before knowing the full story

I might be exaggerating but this literally ruins the FF7 story experiencing, if you get the main plot twist spoiled that Cloud’s character development is based on, and the whole story too, this makes FF7 story kind of generic

Wife and I just got a Switch 2 as our early Christmas gift to ourselves, and we’re loving it and happy with it (affordable alternative to a steam deck, hopefully we won’t regret this haha she’s not a big gamer and is into animal crossing lately).

I saw the Pixel Collection on a really good sale digitally (40~ ish dollars) and pulled the trigger

I never had Nintendo systems growing up, and never had a console period until PS2, we just didn’t have the money growing up.

So, I’ve literally NEVER played a Final Fantasy game. Not a single one. I could’ve saved 10$ and purchased 4-6 on their own, but went ahead and just bought the whole 1-6 collection but I’m going to start with 4, because I’ve heard it’s a great intro game?

I’m feeling a little anxiety and buyer’s remorse because people talk about the GBA versions and PSP versions and this and that and the DS versions and how they’re superior to these Pixel Remasters? Did I kinda waste my money? I have a homebrewed 3DS somewhere, but haven’t played it much in quite awhile.

I’m pretty new to JRPGs in general, I am interested in good lore and storytelling and just fun mechanics etc. feeling torn between FF, DragonQuest, and even Fire Emblem although I know the latter isn’t a JRPG technically.

Looking for guidance and input! Did I make a mistake buying that collection? Tips for where / how to start?

Thanks and happy to join the community bc Final Fantasy has a vibe that I think I’ll like

Apparently, three thiefs with auto-haste and a rabite's foot each are more than enough to stunlock one of the most annoying bosses of the Via Infinito.

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As form me i'm personally kinda mixed between Cyan Garamonde (FFVI) Auron (FFX) and of course Gilgamesh (FFV)

My 3 favourite Main Characters from the Final Fantasy Series done in Beads

Do you think it's the direction the main line series should be going back towards, instead of the more recent action rpgs?

Per title. Just finished FFII pixel remaster.

Have most trophies done. Just need to cap a weapon and spell for 100%/platinum

I have swords at 12 and Cure at 11/12. Feels like it'll be a grind to cap both, so I ask: is it worth it?

EDIT: After a break, I went back and did the grind for the last two trophies. Pair of Longswords + Haste for the weapons, Cure for spells. Both in Tower of Mysidia.

Thanks for the suggestions. Took a few on board. Mix of lava + Teleport recovery for quick Cure levelling.

Tomorrow, I move on to FFIII

I'm at the start of chapter 7, with a level 51 party and I just beat holy dragon in the colosseum. It feels like expert only made the early game harder.

What should I perform next?

Music Sheets will be in the comment :)

I have a GTX 1660 ti 8gb ram laptop and going to college soon (trust me this will be relevant later)

Really new to the ff franchise and I'm currently playing FFVII remake right now (since it is on promo around 7 dollars on epic) around 20 hours in and I'm wondering if I finish the remake I'm thinking of getting rebirth but rebirth in itself outside of needing a RTX card (which I can just use mod) the game is just really demanding, so I rethinking if I can even play the damn game but 7 dollars for that game rn on epic is a HIGHWAY ROBBERY. I did look at some benchmark video, did watch this one video with a 1650 and 8gb ram, got around 60 fps on low (which idk at all) while in combat (which ik isn't really a good way to test since the open world might be more demanding) so I'm curious can I really really run the game with that specs?

I'm also more worried about the fact that I can only buy one game which is relevant cuz if I shouldn't buy FFVII I wanna go for FFXV since I love how the characters look. BUT I just wanna finish the Rebirth first before going to college cuz the game is very story heavy at least compared to FFXV. I know I can get very passionate when it comes to games that I love and I just don't wanna get distracted.

This also comes with issues about FFXV which is just sad to hear first of all but idm it bcuz can't really say much cuz I haven't even played the game yet

So I'm curious can I run FFVII on 60 fps with the help of let's say optimization mods or that's just nvr gonna happen and I just need to wait later after I upgrade my ram to 16gb, cuz realistically I can only afford 1 game with my budget rn either FFVII or FFXV (through steamkey which is around the same price)

So TL;DR should I just get FFVII with my specs since I REALLY don't wanna make a mistake and miss this hell of a deal and hope that the help of mods I ca run the game (if its even enough) or just get FFXV despite the problem from the game and what will happen to me in college (which tbh isn't really a BIG issue more of a preference)

Edit: Good news apparently my relatives are giving me money as a congratulatory gives for getting into college so maybe I can use some of that as funds for the ram upgrade. And thank everyone for the replies!!

title. What Story (Games, Movies, Books, Stories in general) do you think would fit the closest to a final fantasy game and why?

I forgot Barret being black was just an interpretation for a while. And some people saw him as just a tan guy. But either way. White Barret is cursed

Yea, as the title suggests, I just can't get a grasp on the games combat. I try to attack and switch it up but even trying to do the side quest in The Slums at the start here (Rat Problem specifically) I'm losing health so bad its actually embarrassing.

I see so many videos of people just constantly switching back and forth mid attack for all 3 members to the point where it doesnt even feel like...fluid?I honestly don't know how to replicate that when I feel like I can't grasp the basic combat. I've played the OG, but something about this games combat just is not clicking with me here. Any help?

I'm on Disc 2 & i've got are 1000 Needles, White Wind, Lv 4 Holy Metra Magic & Goblin Punch, any suggestions for things we should hunt for?

Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth worth picking up for $8?

I'm considering picking up FF7 Rebirth since I can get it for around $8, but I'm curious what everyone thinks.

My biggest question is how well it plays in handheld mode. Honestly, I plan on playing it mostly, if not entirely, handheld while lying in bed.

For anyone who's played it this way:

- How's the performance in handheld?

- Does it look good on the smaller screen?

- Is it comfortable to play for extended periods?

- Would you recommend it for someone primarily playing handheld?

At $8, it seems like a no-brainer, but I'd love to hear some opinions before jumping in!

This is the dialogue of his recruitment mission, after the battle. He says the last two lines if you refuse him (I couldn't let him join at first because I had the clan full, so I end up having to redo the mission).

I have to confess that after reading the last line I felt unexpectedly a stab in my face, made me laugh, and I couldn't stop smiling for several minutes. I thought when I read it: "Are we going on a date or something?". The scenario just made me happy. Really corny, I know. It has passed a few years since I played this game, and I still feel kinda dumb and embarrassed when I remember this scene.

In my defense, it doesn't help that the Nu Mou have half-lidded eyes to show that they are the "nerd race". And Ezel has that smug smile in his portrait. Both of these things combined give him "The look™". And there's the egocentric way he talks in general too.

Obligatory edgy joke of "Ezel is in the files".

Game: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (Game Boy Advance)

Final Fantasy has one of (if not the most) extensive music library among video game franchises. From OSTs to arrangements and remixes, it's hard to keep track of it all. So outside of the most well-known, iconic songs (One-Winged Angel, To Zanarkand, etc.) and main/character themes, what are your favorite songs from the series that most people likely don't know by name or recognize instantly?

I'm sure everyone's list is massive. I know mine is, so to keep it manageable, maybe limit it to 1 per game?

I've often put these songs on repeat to relax to. The ambiance always puts me right back into the world they come from:
- Phantom Forest (VI)
- Terra (IX)
- Sulyya Springs (XIII)
- Melancholia (XV)
- Train Graveyard (VII Remake)

And on the completely opposite side of the spectrum to hype myself up:
- Fire and Ice (XVI)
- Queen's Blood - Prodigious Pedigree (VII Rebirth)

Edit: It's great to see how different everyone's answers are. Really emphasizes the diversity among the series!

A bit tough to perform when it comes to speed and timing and feels like there's some error in notes.

EDIT: Music Sheets are now in the comment.