**Final Fantasy VII Remake** is a modern reimagining of the classic 1997 JRPG **Final Fantasy VII** by Square Enix. Released in 2020, this remake covers the events of the original game's opening sequence set in the city of **Midgar**, but expands the narrative with new story arcs, character development, and enhanced gameplay mechanics.
### **Story Overview**
The game follows **Cloud Strife**, a former soldier of the paramilitary organization **Shinra Electric Power Company**, who becomes a mercenary. He is recruited by **Avalanche**, an eco-terrorist group led by **Barret Wallace**, to stop Shinra from draining the planet's life force, called the **Lifestream**, to produce energy. As they carry out missions to destroy Shinra’s reactors, Cloud reconnects with old friends and confronts his mysterious past.
The central conflict revolves around Shinra's exploitation of the planet's resources and a looming existential threat in the form of **Sephiroth**, Cloud’s nemesis and an iconic villain in gaming. Sephiroth seeks to use the Lifestream to enact his own apocalyptic plans. However, in the remake, Sephiroth’s role is much more pronounced early on, as the narrative deviates from the original in significant ways.
### **Key Characters**
- **Cloud Strife**: A brooding ex-SOLDIER with a complex past, skilled in combat and wielding a large sword.
- **Tifa Lockhart**: A martial artist and childhood friend of Cloud who runs a bar in the slums and is also a member of Avalanche.
- **Aerith Gainsborough**: A kind and mysterious flower seller with a special connection to the planet's Lifestream.
- **Barret Wallace**: The passionate and sometimes reckless leader of Avalanche, who is driven to save the planet for his daughter.
- **Sephiroth**: The main antagonist, a former elite soldier with god-like abilities, haunted by his origins.
### **Expanded World of Midgar**
The game fleshes out the cyberpunk metropolis of **Midgar**, with each sector of the city given more depth and exploration. Players can interact with more NPCs, discover side quests, and learn about the underprivileged people living in the slums beneath the corporate elite.
### **Gameplay**
The remake features a hybrid combat system combining real-time action and strategy. Players can control Cloud and other party members like Tifa, Aerith, and Barret in combat, switching between them to execute specific moves and abilities. The **Active Time Battle (ATB)** system, a hallmark of the original, returns in an evolved form, allowing players to issue tactical commands when their ATB gauge fills up during combat. The game also emphasizes character progression through **Materia**, magical orbs that grant abilities and stat boosts.
### **Notable Changes**
One of the most significant departures from the original is the introduction of **the Whispers**, mysterious spectral beings that appear throughout the story, seemingly guiding the characters to maintain the course of destiny. This addition introduces a meta-narrative about fate and the possibility of changing the future.
The **Final Fantasy VII Remake** is just the first part of a multi-game project, meaning it ends after the escape from Midgar, with hints of what is to come in future installments. The story takes creative liberties, adding new characters, events, and emotional layers to the original while keeping the core themes of environmentalism, identity, and destiny intact.
### **Reception**
The game was widely praised for its blend of nostalgia and innovation, impressive graphics, character depth, and engaging combat system. However, some fans were divided over the narrative changes, especially the expanded role of Sephiroth and the inclusion of the Whispers. Despite this, **Final Fantasy VII Remake** is regarded as a successful modern revival of a beloved classic, appealing both to longtime fans and new players alike.
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