Summary
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a massive game, from the size of its open-world areas to the depths of its various mechanics. There is a lot to keep track of in the game and remember, which means there are also plenty of opportunities to forget. In light of that, there are several unwritten rules forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthplayers should knowbefore they hop on the back of their Chocobo and make for the end of the map.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s unwritten rules can be categorized according to its exploration and combat, as the game spends an adequate amount of time on both of those aspects. While there are tutorials for just about everything inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, there are still a few things worth noting.
The Unwritten Rules of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Combat
Enemies Should Be Pressured and Staggered as Often as Possible
Players will spend a significant amount of time in combat inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, so they will need to learn the ins and outs of itsPressure and Stagger systemif they hope to succeed. Like its predecessor,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthencourages players to first Pressure their enemies by exploiting their weaknesses. These weaknesses can be identified using the Assess Materia and then noting the yellow text on the left of the screen. Generally, Pressuring an enemy involves exploiting their elemental weakness, but it is sometimes more specific. Once an enemy’s Pressure gauge has been filled, they can then be Staggered much quicker.
Synergy Abilities Can Turn the Tide of Battle
One of the new combat mechanics introduced inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis Synergy Abilities, which see two characters combining their attacks for one powerful move against the enemy. To triggerSynergy Abilities, players must first build up the Synergy of Cloud and another party member by using abilities that have a special dual rectangle icon to the left of their description. Once both characters have built up enough Synergy, they can perform powerful Synergy Abilities that often change the tide of battle with the benefits they provide.
The Unwritten Rules of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Exploration
Every Region Has a Special Traversal Feature That Should Be Unlocked as Soon as Possible
Every open-world region inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis massive, to the point that attempting to get around each one on foot will significantly lengthen play time and could potentially lead to burnout. Fortunately, every one of these regions has a special traversal ability that should be unlocked as soon as possible. Some regions have Chocobo for players to ride, while others have more unique traversal methods, like the Buggy in Corel, for example. To ensure they unlock these traversal abilities as soon as possible, players only need to progress the main story until they do so.
Remnawave Towers Are Essential to Picking Regions Clean
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthborrows a lot of concepts from other games, and that includes the mechanics involved in its Remnawave Towers. Similarly toFar Cry’s Radio TowersorAssassin’s Creed’s Viewpoints, players can activate Remnawave Towers inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthto reveal portions of the map, as well as any activities and intel that can be found in the revealed area.
Revisiting the Item Transmuter Often Is the Best Use of Resources
TheItem Transmuteris another new feature inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, acting as a portable crafting system for items of all kinds. As players explore the game’s open-world areas, they will come across various resources — from plants to minerals — to harvest for use in their Item Transmuter. When an item is crafted for the first time in the Item Transmuter, players gain experience towards their Craftsmanship level and can craft new items as they level up. As such, the Item Transmuter should be used to craft new items as often as possible.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
