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Fantasy VII: what owners actually say
Owners love the ambitious trilogy remake format and character moments, but the long wait and high price test patience.
What owners complain about
- Price too high FEW
One Lemmy user called the price 'insane' and said they won't buy until it's $50 cheaper, noting the lack of regional pricing makes it even more expensive in their country.
- Exhausting wait SOME
Multiple YouTube commenters reference the E3 2015 reveal trailer and the grueling multi-year wait, with one saying 'STAY ALIVE UNTIL 2027' as a goal to survive until the final part releases.
- Hype fatigue FEW
At least one Lemmy user pushed back on the remake's praise, calling it 'a fun remake of a relatively solid JRPG' and dismissing over-the-top comparisons as hyperbole.
- Trilogy split skepticism FEW
While most embrace the trilogy format, the sheer scope—'Three CDs turned into Three Games'—gives some pause about the full investment required.
What owners love
- Trilogy format embraced
Multiple commenters explicitly praise splitting the story into three full games: 'I love you for making this an entire trilogy rather than trying to cram it all into a single game.'
- Character gameplay moments
Vincent and Cid's gameplay highlights excited fans, with Vincent 'casually backflipping off an airship into a gunfight' called 'the definition of badass' and 'so auraful.'
- Historical significance honored
Commenters note the original FF7 'was a revolution that shook the entire industry' and 'the PS1's biggest game by far,' praising the remake for respecting that legacy.
- Multiplatform at launch
One commenter celebrates that multiplatform availability at launch is 'the best gift that keeps on giving,' implying previous entries had exclusivity windows.
- Efficient development timeline
Despite the long wait from announcement, one commenter notes 'it is only taking 7 years to get the entire trilogy out' which they consider impressively quick for the scope.
Surprising patterns
- The announcement trailer from E3 2015 still looms large—multiple commenters reference it as an emotional milestone, suggesting the remake's reveal was a formative gaming moment for many.
- The original FF7's technical ambition was as important as its story: commenters highlight that Squaresoft 'put the highest budget of any video game to date' into making the jump to 3D 'as explosive as possible.'
- Personal emotional resonance runs deep—one commenter notes 'Never woulda made it this far without you guys' hits them on personal levels beyond just fandom.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Buyers who dislike long-form multipart stories, are sensitive to premium pricing without regional adjustments, or are skeptical of remakes expanding beyond the original's scope.
Synthesised from 403 real owner comments across 5 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →