Once Final Fantasy VII Remake is complete, then it might be Squall's turn to be brought back into the spotlight - although it's likelier that more beloved entries would get that treatment first.
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It has been revealed that Final Fantasy VII Remake will take place across several different games, which will result in a series that might not even be finished within the next five years. The reason why a remaster of Final Fantasy VIII wasn't a priority for so long may have something to do with a potential remake.
The plot twist concerning the memory loss caused by the Guardian Forces is often pointed to as a low point in the story, while the Sorceress Ultimecia is criticized for having one of the most confusing motivations for any villain in the series.įinal Fantasy VIII is a more polarizing game than Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX, and Final Fantasy X, so it makes sense why those titles were more of a priority for a remaster. The character of Squall has often been criticized for his "emo-ness," and how his story feels like a teenager's wish-fulfillment fantasy. Plus, the success of the remastered version proves that the game can still impress new audiences.įinal Fantasy VII ended on a bold, ambiguous note that wasn't fully extrapolated on until the release of 2005's Advent Children. The fact that Final Fantasy VIII was an entirely new game, and didn't continue the story of its beloved predecessor, meant that a lot of people didn't give the game a fair chance when it was first released.įinal Fantasy VIII has also faced a lot of criticism over the years for various aspects of its gameplay and story. It's the game that proved that there was a passionate audience for JRPGs in the West, and helped to propel the Final Fantasy series to mainstream popularity. Many aspects of Final Fantasy VII that have aged poorly, but the game still has a devoted fanbase whose love hasn't diminished over the past twenty years.
The impact of Final Fantasy VII upon the gaming landscape cannot be underestimated. In the eyes of many fans, Final Fantasy VIII committed a grave sin upon release by not being a direct sequel to Final Fantasy VII.
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