FF7 Rebirth has reportedly sold half what Remake did in the same timeframe

[Chrkeller]

deskpro2k3 said:

APerfectCircle said:

I have the physical copy of ff7 remake part 1 I enjoyed it but way to much filler and honestly glad square fired western staff make final fantasy for japan and have it turned based no fluff and u will get what they want from fans I rather have a 100 percent faithful remake of ff9 my personal fav and lod remake then more ff7

Chrkeller said:

100%.  Square is losing fans with filler junk.  Herding cats isn't fun.  Nor is tossing boxes on targets for 45 minutes.  

And it just isn't a Square problem, but a wider problem.  Games have way to much filler junk.

Developers should focus on steamline to save costs.  RE series is excellent and isn't filled with nonsense.  Same with 90$ of Nintendo's games, which are selling well.

10 hours are awesome is better than 40 hours half od which is meh.  

JWeinCom said:

Yeah. Playing through rebirth and the pacing is super off. I'm at least 10 hours into this, maybe closer to 15, and really there is very little that has happened that is essential to the plot. The story just wasn't really meant for this format. 

First off, the obvious: it's all optional except for 3. Rebirth is designed for those who appreciate depth, detail, and a richly woven narrative. Its pacing ensures that players can immerse themselves fully in its world, building connections with characters and plot points that make the eventual climaxes all the more rewarding. The game also aims to appeal to new players by offering a modern take on a classic story, balancing nostalgia with innovative gameplay and storytelling techniques. - 90 hours deep and still knee-deep in the adventure.

Rebirth is designed for a niche crowd, hence sales (for FF) are garbage.

Just because a book is 700 pages doesn't mean it is a good book.  

Square needs to drop all the stupid filler.  Making FF7, across 3 games, 200 hours is just silly.  

Edit

WeinCom nailed it.  The problem isn't side content.  The problem is the quality.  If it isn't quality it should be cut.  Herding cats, literally, isn't fun.

Witcher 3 has tons of side content....  but some of those side missions actually build the world.  Tossing boxes for 45 minutes doesn't build the world.  

And in my experience, skipping content means being under leveled and missing good equipment...

Last edited by Chrkeller - on 29 May 2024