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FINAL FANTASY 7 REBIRTH Director Surprised by Yellow Paint Debate

Mar 12, 2024 4:23 PM

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's use of yellow paint to indicate traversable areas has sparked debates among gamers, surprising director Naoki Hamaguchi. The RPG remake trilogy's latest installment continued the practice popularized by games like Uncharted, drawing mixed reactions from the community. Square Enix has acknowledged the feedback and suggested that future titles might provide options to adjust or disable the yellow paint as an accessibility feature.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has been praised in a review for its action-packed gameplay and breathtaking world that has captivated fans for decades. Guide resources are available to assist new and returning players, offering walkthroughs, technical reviews, and curious anecdotes such as the game's disc mislabeling issue in Japan.

What is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and why is it significant to gamers?

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, reimagining the iconic original game with modern graphics, gameplay, and expanded story elements. It's significant to gamers because the original Final Fantasy VII is considered a landmark title in the RPG genre, known for its memorable characters, story, and gameplay innovations.

Final Fantasy VII originally released in 1997, revolutionizing RPGs with its cinematic presentation, deep gameplay mechanics, and epic narrative. It became a cultural phenomenon and is credited for helping popularize Japanese RPGs in the West. The Final Fantasy VII Remake project serves not only to reintroduce the classic to a new generation with updated visuals and mechanics but also to expand upon the original content, diving deeper into the game's universe and characters. As the second installment in the Remake series, Rebirth continues the story and is highly anticipated by fans eagerly awaiting to see the continuation of Cloud Strife's journey and the evolution of the reimagined world.



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