Square Enix Essentially Confirms A FFVII Remake Is Impossible
For the first time in a while, a Square Enix executive has directly answered a question concerning the scant possibility of a Final Fantasy VII remake.
Unfortunately, those in the know realize that the answer is little more than an elaborate "no." During a recent Q&A session (as cited by GameSpot), Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada said they'd deliver a remake for FFVII if...wait for it...
'deep breath' If they create a new Final Fantasy title that surpasses FFVII "in terms of quality and sales." Sadly, the hardcore fans know this leaves the company a couple outs: Even if they do make a FF that tops FFVII in sales, the "quality" part is almost entirely subjective. The only way to define it is to use a Metacritic review average or something; FFVII's average score is 92, which actually seems beatable...provided Square Enix could actually make a FF installment worthy of a higher score.
The most interesting part is that Wada said if they released a remake right now, "the series would be done for." Personally, I'd want some elaboration on that point but I'm afraid I'd actually get it. I'm not really sure how the company views this franchise anymore and at this point, I'm not sure I want to. Probably too depressing.
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy VII
Tags: final fantasy vii remake, ffvii remake, square enix, final fantasy
6/26/2012 8:53:49 PM Ben Dutka
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:05:07 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:23:04 PM
Killsignal
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 5:44:43 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:04:38 PM
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But it may be a long time before it happens. Until then I'd appreciate it if SE made FF games even half as good as FFVII.
Nas Is Like
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:19:47 PM
Underdog15
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:41:38 PM
Nas Is Like
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:56:08 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:57:40 PM
TheAgingHipster
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:08:41 PM
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I get the distinct impression that Wada just doesn't understand the goldmine he's sitting on. Squeenix is having financial trouble, and instead of investing in a remake that would only require code--no story work, concept art, just programming--and would be guaranteed to sell like crazy, they want to put full production effort into titles that aren't nearly as popular to buyers or critics. That just smacks of poor business planning and, well... stupidity.
main_event05
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 7:22:51 PM
ZenChichiri
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:42:41 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:48:23 PM
Underdog15
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:51:27 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:53:18 PM
Underdog15
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:54:51 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:59:02 PM
Underdog15
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:02:13 PM
For regular incoming calls, it's different for all contacts. I have "Muhnamana" by the Muppets for when my wife calls, original super mario bros. for my buddy Brandon, James Bond for if my parents call, and the intro to Sephiroth's theme when the inlaws call. (lol)
ZenChichiri
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:03:37 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:45:40 PM
Underdog15
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:50:15 PM
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Why haven't they figured out like... "gee, we sure do have to comment on this 15 year old game a lot." An exploded twitter page... all their staff routinely asked about it... best selling PSN release for a while... warm Crisis Core reception... like... seriously.
It is really weird. And now they won't do it until another FF surpasses it? Not gonna happen!
You know, last week, some friends and I were talking about their favorite games of all time.
Want to know just how unique FFVII is????? HOW LOVED IT IS?!?!?! My one friend's top 3 favorite games were "Red Dead Redemption, Flash Point, and FINAL FREAKING FANTASY 7"!!! His favorite games this generation so far are CoD, GOW, and Uncharted. He is not into jRPG's. But FFVII still managed to be in his top 3 of all time.
No... there is nothing they could ever do with the series to get the accolades they got with FFVII -except- make another damn one.
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:55:15 PM
jaredrocks1
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:58:34 PM
It is indeed a very powerful game that many, MANY people consider one of the greatest EVER. It seems obvious that a remake is more wanted than a broken MMO and a sequel to a fun "Final-Fantasy-in-name-but-not-in-gameplay" game.
Phoenix
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 12:40:39 AM
Dont get me wrong, I think FF7 is a good game, and what it did for the RPG genre in NA was damn near epic, but it still remains a flawed game in the end, and in all honestly shouldnt get all the mad rabid fanboys it does.
On a side note, I would wish SE would get around to a remake, as I've lost all hope with the company to put out a decent new title, it seems all they can do right these days is to remake something, or just simply re-release a game. Ooooooooooo how I miss the Square-Soft days.........
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 1:33:12 AM
FFIX is charming and very oldschool but every aspect of it pales in comparison to VII.
There is a reason VII get's such a following, it's that amazing.
IMO FFVII has the greatest soundtrack, the most interesting characters, MATERIA!!!!
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 10:11:57 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 12:34:18 PM
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Phoenix
Thursday, June 28, 2012 @ 12:05:09 AM
The Junction system did take a while to get use to, and then once you did it was kinda OP, but it was still a fun system to play with, far better then materia, imo.
Again, I dont think FF7 is BAD, but it isnt as good as most believe, and the fact that it was many of fan's first RPG experience doesnt help either I'm sure.
FFIX was a really good game aswell, again it has a nice cast of characters, amazing graphics, even better than FF8, very fun gameplay, and a good story to top it off.... infact I always found FF9's story to be similar to FF7s. It felt like an old school RPG, and I always find myself really enjoying 9 when I play threw it.
jaredrocks1
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:54:00 PM
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Sales: FFVII has sold something like 10 million units? They came close with XIII, but I think fans are no longer trusting of the FF name. Personally, I won't be preordering XV. It pains me to say it. Unless gameplay trailers can show me a true FF experience, I'll wait.
Underdog15
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:56:05 PM
jaredrocks1
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 10:59:09 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:09:44 PM
cLoudou
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:36:00 PM
shadowscorpio
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 12:05:40 AM
Fane1024
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 5:51:09 AM
Excelsior1
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:02:22 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:03:42 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:10:17 PM
cLoudou
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:38:29 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:46:40 PM
main_event05
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 7:26:51 PM
jaredrocks1
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:13:21 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:15:31 PM
jaredrocks1
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:25:59 PM
If it was for a console, I think it would be released on PS4. In a couple years the next generation of consoles will be here. I don't think they would want to use their fail-safe sales rocket too early.
I just realized I'm thinking about it from a console sales point of view. Releasing it on PS3 would result in more game sales, but if it was confirmed on PS4 at launch, I would unload in pants and die.
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:32:53 PM
There is NO WAY SE would remake FFVII as just a minor facelift, no matter how incompetent they are.
BikerSaint
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:19:23 PM
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Hynad
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:19:35 PM
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Sure, for the heavily nostalgic guys around, it is impossible. But a new Final Fantasy game can still create an impact similar to the one FF VII made back in 1997. With new players, or those that don't have their memories of the series tied to the FF VII era or games, it is possible.
Now, I grew up with Final Fantasy, playing them in order of their US release from the very first game. And my favourite is still VI. So news that a FF VII remake isn't around the corner makes me hopeful that VI isn't out of the question. :D
Dancemachine55
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 1:28:35 AM
1. turn-based combat
2. memorable characters with personality and history
3. a steampunk industrial dark setting within a bright and colourful fantasy world
The issues in FF VII could easily have been tied to reality, what with Avalanche being the Greenpeace of the FF universe. I'd love to see a Final Fantasy entry top THAT!
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:49:49 PM
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We say "This is Final Fantasy," and they go "Meh, nah, THIS is Final Fantasy."
Rogueagent01
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:55:41 PM
It really feels like Wada wants to get the company to such a low point so he can sell it to a friend cheap and then have said friend make all these throwbacks. I don't know anymore the guy is freaking coo-coo for coco puffs.
Rogueagent01
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 11:50:10 PM
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I feel so bad for the employees having to put up with such ignorance.
Dancemachine55
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 1:22:22 AM
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The art direction, character design and story are all there!! If they apply all that to their new engine, the Luminous Studio engine, they would release one of the biggest selling Final Fantasy's on a next-gen platform!!!
Imagine, Clous, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Sephiroth all in mouth-watering HD running on the PS4!!!
I would seriously buy it for $150 on launch day with the PS4 if that dream were to come true.
Ultimadream
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 2:53:14 AM
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Yes, the FF games of the PS1 were of a higher standard than today, I fully agree. But I still want a new Final Fantasy instead of a remake. One of the joys of Final Fantasy is the sense of progression, that's what distinguishes the series over games like Dragon Quest which have stayed the same for years (Not that there's anything wrong with that, I am currently enjoying Dragon Quest IX!)
If anything, I which they would stop expanding on each numeral title. I really felt X-2 did nothing for X's story, the only notable thing about X-2 is the ending, the rest of the game felt like it sidetracked. Then XIII-2, I enjoyed it, but it was very convoluted with the whole time travel which made the original seem out of place.
Then there is the VII series, yes VII fan's after 10 years it is a series. You got a prequel which is fantastic BTW. You got a top of the range CGI movie sequel equally as good and a chance to see the world in HD glory. Then you had Dirge of Cerberus... Okay that was a mess, but is proof on what can happen when a series is expanded. What's worse is after DoC VII is official is not concluded so there needs to be another game to rap this mess up now. VII has had so much attention, how can fans really ask for much more other than that?
As for a remake... I just don't think it would live up to the expectations, yes I'd buy it. But it just wouldn't be satisfying. Have you played the Metal Gear Solid remake on the gamecube? While it takes the fantastic gameplay elements of MGS2 the atmosphere from the original vanished and the game felt really flat. I think adding more realism to FFVII would do that. So I personally don't think it should be made.
I just want a new Final Fantasy, for the series to go on and give me something new rather than replicate something I love and ruin it.
gunblademaster
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 3:21:41 AM
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___________
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 5:56:12 AM
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NOW FOR THE LOVE OF GOD CAN WE PLEASE GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
drives me bonkers almost every day i turn my PC on to read a article saying a little birdy told me a FFVII remake is coming.
its NEVER going to happen, so for the love of god can we please get that through our thick skulls!?
move onto dreaming about something else, like half life 3 or wardevil.
;)
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Nas Is Like
Thursday, June 28, 2012 @ 12:12:34 AM
ethird1
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 7:49:49 AM
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There are several reason why they don't want to make this game.
One is that FF 7's main character is a male. The last few FF's it has been a female lead character or at least an implied female character lead, like FF 10. There are tons of potential gaming girls out there who would buy FF, as Square thinks more males, especially american males, are going to play FPS's. I didn't name the most famous fps here as to not rile the natives.
Another reason SquareEnix HATES Sakaguchi for whatever reason(jealousy or rivalry perhaps?) and doesn't want anything to do with his former projects. They have everything to lose if they fail big time with a remake or part two of FF 7. It is exactly why they made a movie instead of another game. They thought that would end the series forever.
Cloud X Blue
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 10:39:08 AM
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