Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Adjusts Minigame Approach
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will feature numerous minigames, potentially exceeding Rebirth's count. The development team is making minigames more optional by tying rewards to customization. This aims to reduce player pressure while still honoring the original game's design.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Team Was “Very Mindful” About Feedback From Rebirth’s Minigames
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the game will feature numerous minigames and side content, a hallmark of the series. The development team is incorporating feedback from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, including difficulty settings and the option to skip minigames, with most rewards not impacting combat to reduce player pressure.
Final Fantasy Revelation Will Contain Even More Minigames Than Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms the upcoming game will feature as many, if not more, minigames than its predecessor, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This decision stems from a desire to maintain the original vision, though some minigames can be skipped. Hamaguchi takes responsibility for potential fan feedback regarding this aspect.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will Address Rebirth's Excessive Minigame Problem
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has addressed concerns about the abundance of minigames present in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. While the number of minigames will not decrease, Hamaguchi stated that Revelation will feature clearer signposting of rewards, with many minigame incentives shifted towards cosmetic items rather than combat progression to allow players to avoid them if they choose.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Wants Minigames To Feel Like A Choice Again
Square Enix is rethinking how minigames will be implemented in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, aiming to make them feel more like an optional choice for players. Unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, where minigames were often mandatory for progression or character bonding, Revelation will tie them more towards character customization rewards. Series director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that while minigames will return, their necessity for character growth will be lessened, allowing players to engage with them based on their preference for customization or combat.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he won't pump the brakes on mini-games, including the original's Tifa slap fight, "no matter how much feedback we receive"
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the team will not reduce the number of mini-games in the upcoming title, regardless of player feedback. He emphasized that the abundance of mini-games is a defining trait of the original Final Fantasy 7 and that the remake series aims to respect the original. Hamaguchi also confirmed that the controversial Tifa vs. Scarlet slap fight mini-game from the original will be recreated.
