Sq. Enix confirmed as much as Tokyo Sport Present this 12 months in full capability and with arguably the largest recreation of the present – Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth. It’s the second recreation in a deliberate remake / reimagining trilogy of the landmark role-playing recreation beloved by followers throughout the globe. As such, a majority of Sq. Enix’s TGS 2023 sales space was taken up by FF7.
Of the house devoted to FF7, most of that was taken up by the whopping 100 demo stations. Every station was outfitted with a TV and a PlayStation 5 loaded with not only one however two totally different demos of Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth. Sq. Enix is aware of how extremely anticipated the sequel is, and deliberate accordingly. Even with that capability, so many individuals queued up that the strains remained lengthy, particularly on TGS’s public days. The 2 demos are of the identical sections that press obtained to play earlier this month, so you could find out extra in our full Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth preview (with captured gameplay video).
I had the prospect to play each FF7 Rebirth demos myself, and walked away much more excited for what’s to come back within the FF7 remake sequence. Being the primary of the sequence developed for the PS5 from the get go, Rebirth has visuals which are noticeably higher, displaying developments in detail-level, lighting, and so forth.
Nonetheless, much more necessary are the enhancements and additions to the gameplay. Fight feels smoother and extra expanded, particularly with the inclusion of Purple XIII as a playable character. There are extra open areas to discover and now Chocobos can be found to trip to traverse sooner. Rebirth is shaping as much as be a terrific online game sequel like Uncharted 2 or Batman Arkham Metropolis.
Apart from the massive demo space, there have been varied FF7 issues to gaze upon and take photographs of. The most important was a life-size reproduction of the Hardy-Daytona motorbike Cloud rides.
The sales space had a lot of FF7 merchandise to gawk over and make any fan wish to empty their wallets over. Myself included!
The Cloud and Tifa Restrict Break figures will probably be launched as prizes in a raffle ticket lottery at shops in Japan.
The posable figures are a part of the Ultimate Fantasy VII Deliver Arts determine line.
The Cait Sith knitted plush is purrfectly lovable!
In the meantime, the Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth report vinyl appears lovely.
Final however not least, the Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth Collector’s Version was on show, together with the Sephiroth statue it comes with.
The Japanese field artwork differs, however the Collector’s Version unique steelbook case is similar.
Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch on February 29, 2024 (intercalary year!) for PlayStation 5.
Thanks to Sq. Enix for having me at their sales space at Tokyo Sport Present 2023!