Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdoubled down on the original elements introduced inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, setting an uncertain path for the party inFF7 Remake Part 3. As Cloud and the party journey toward their final confrontation with Sephiroth,Part 3is sure to deviate from the original narrative, particularly giventhe climactic events ofFF7Rebirth. The title still has many events and locations from the main narrative to adapt from 1997’sFinal Fantasy 7. However, fans of the original title know that it features highly memorable side quests as well.Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3shouldn’t miss the chance to revisit these side quests, as they encapsulate some of the original’s best content.
Final Fantasy 7 RebirthcontinuedRemake’s streak of masterful reinterpretations of the original’s title’s major setpieces while injecting new twists into the narrative. This allowed for a much broader scope, opening the door for deeper and more complex arcs for its characters, particularly Barrett, Cloud, Tifa, and Zack. Alongside this expanded narrative,Rebirthfeatured a plethora of side quests, collectibles, and research tasks. InFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, developer Square Enix is sure to continue this approach, with a variety of new side quests and activities. However, some of the original title’s side quests make a compelling case for direct adaptation and could deliver just as memorable an experience to fans of theFF7 Remake Project.
Final Fantasy 7’s Side Quests Featured a Host of Important Locations
Final Fantasy 7featured a variety of side-quests, ranging from replayable minigames to essential backstories. While players could spend countless hours racing and breeding chocobos, exploring the Gold Saucer, and exploring in the submarine,FF7’s best side questssaw Cloud and the party travel to unique locations packed with essential lore. Places like the Chocobo Sage House, the Sunken Gelnika, Lucrecia’s Crystal Cave, and the nation of Wutai, which are reached through and feature side quests, enhance the overall narrative ofFinal Fantasy 7. What’s more, some of these settings introduce crucial character backstories for Yuffie and Vincent, whose original arcs were largely cut during development.
Final Fantasy 7’s Yuffieand Vincent were secret party members in the 1997 title, though both were initially intended to play a much bigger role. As such, their backstories were significantly cut down. Luckily for fans,FF7’s Wutai locations, both the nation itself and the Wutai Pagoda, allow fans to learn more about Yuffie and enhance her role in the party. However, Vincent’s story is largely relegated to a single short cutscene, which is unlocked by having the character in the player’s party during Lucrecia’s Crystal Cave. Most significantly,FF7’s optional side-quests also features an enormous lore reveal for Cloud, as a return to the Shinra Facility Basement reveals the relationship between the character and Zack Fair.
FF7 Remake Part 3 Could Make the Original’s Side Quests Even More Memorable
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3could masterfully adapt the original’s most memorable side quests and backstories when it is released. With Yuffie having just joined the party inFF7 Rebirth,Part 3could unveil her deeper backstory and the nature of the newest iteration of Wutai. Vincent, who joins the party as an unplayable ally at the end ofRebirth, could see his backstory finally given the spotlight it deserves, thanks to theFF7 Remake Project’s propensity for expanding side narratives and original character arcs. However, theRemake Project’s timeline-crossing narrativecould have the biggest impact on Cloud and Zack’s backstory, as the characters’ relationship and fates have significantly altered.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakesaw the party change the fate of Gaia forever, andRebirthdoubled down on just how significant the ripples of that decision were. Zack Fair survived his standoff in another timeline, Yuffie joined the party under new circumstances, and Vincent joined for the trek towardthe Northern Crater. Following the events ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, these characters and their backstories can be explored in many ways. However,Final Fantasy Remake Part 3shouldn’t miss the chance to revisit some of the original title’s most memorable quests and locations.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
