Do I need to know anything before Final Fantasy 7?

The recent remake of Final Fantasy VII requires you to know and understand the plot of the original Final Fantasy VII, as well as the spin-off Final Fantasy VII games (like Crisis Core) and the movie Advent Children. If you try to play it by itself, you'll miss out on a lot.

Do you need to play any of the Final Fantasy before Final Fantasy 7?

Nope. There are some references and plot points that will make more sense if you've played FF7 original but imo it's not essential.

What should I play before Final Fantasy 7?

You would want to play crisis core first as the ending is spoiled heavily in the original ff7. Dirge of Cerberus doesn really matter but still better played after crisis core atleast.

Can you play Final Fantasy 7 without playing the others?

Almost all Final Fantasy games are standalone titles that you don't need to have played any of them to pick one up. FF7R is no different.

Should I play anything before Final Fantasy 7 Remake?

You don't need to and really shouldn't play any other games or consume any other media related to FF7 before going into this. Go in completely blind. This game is only part of FF7's original story. Keep that in mind, since you'll have to avoid spoilers for like 10+ years before the end.

What happened BEFORE Final Fantasy VII

Is it OK if I start with Final Fantasy 7?

As we said at the start, there's no right answer to where you should start with the FINAL FANTASY series. As each game is its own unique entity, you really can begin wherever you want.

Can I play Final Fantasy 7 as my first game?

If I get Final Fantasy 7, would I need to know about the other games before playing? Final Fantasy 7 was a completely new story. There's never a direct connection from any other Final Fantasy game in the series as a whole in terms of story, or same planet. I mean, unless it's a sequel.

Can you play as a female on Final Fantasy 7?

Aerith, depicted by Tetsuya Nomura

Aerith is one of nine playable characters in Final Fantasy VII, three of whom are female, one of whom is optional.

Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake good for newcomers?

In fact, new players might even enjoy starting their Final Fantasy 7 journey with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.” This is because, Nomura continues, Cloud is beginning on a new journey and leaving Midgar, experiencing fresh and new content all the while.

What is the best Final Fantasy game to start with?

Is Final Fantasy 7 a must play?

The real reason why you should be playing FFVII is because of its fantastic storytelling. If you've been planning to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, I can 100% claim that playing the original FFVII game will be quite important for your experience in those games.

Is Final Fantasy 7 the greatest game of all time?

Though Final Fantasy has produced several installments, many consider Final Fantasy 7 the best one. Final Fantasy VII is one of the most famous games of all time, it made Final Fantasy a household name for gamers everywhere.

How long does Final Fantasy 7 take to beat?

When focusing on the main objectives, Final Fantasy VII is about 36½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 82½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Should I play Final Fantasy 7 or 10 first?

Should I play Final Fantasy 7 or 10 first? It doesn't matter. There is no continuity between FF7 and FFX (maybe except for the Chocobos, but those are minor additions). Both plots have common elements, but ultimately FFX takes the cake in terms of character development, music and gameplay richness.

Should I play Final Fantasy 7 remake normal or classic?

Normal Mode is great for players who are excited about the challenge and satisfaction of mastering several systems at once and Classic Mode is great for players who find that pacing a bit overwhelming or distracting from everything happening on screen. Classic Mode is not turn-based combat.

Is Final Fantasy 7 a prequel?

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a remaster of the prequel, telling the story of Zack Fair, a member of SOLDIER who is responsible for a lot of what came to pass in FF7. Exactly what he does I'll leave untouched to avoid spoiling the story, but it's safe to say there's a lot to enjoy in this game.

Why is Final Fantasy 7 Remake so big?

Like many other recent titles, Final Fantasy 7 Remake will take up over 100GB on your hard drive. One of the reasons why the RPG clocks in so much storage space, even as just a part one of a multi-part release, is because Square Enix created custom assets for every part of Midgar.

Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake grindy?

No grinding needed for the main story. A ton of grinding will be required if you do the endgame stuff like Ruby Weapon, just like for the FFX Dark Aeons. I'm on my third playthrough (last one was ten years ago) and I've not done any grinding and have reached the final boss at around level 50.

How many hours is Final Fantasy 7 Remake?

When focusing on the main objectives, Final Fantasy VII Remake is about 33 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 86 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Which Final Fantasy character is nonbinary?

Quina Quen is a non-binary character from Final Fantasy IX.

Can you romance characters in FF7?

The original Final Fantasy 7 did not allow players to directly pursue their party members or other NPCs in a romantic relationship. The remake also sports the same stance on romancing party members or anybody in the game: You can't.

Who is the best girl in the Final Fantasy remake?

1 WINNER: Tifa

Ultimately, though, Final Fantasy VII Remake's best girl has to be Tifa. She's an absolute powerhouse, she's a blast to control, she's every bit as formidable as she's always been, and she embraces her vulnerable side too.

Is the original Final Fantasy 7 difficult?

The original Final Fantasy VII is considered one of the greatest video games of all time, but hard? While the game does have a reasonably engaging difficulty curve, FFVII allows the player to get away with quite a bit.

Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake a stand alone game?

As with the previous game, it's a full-length, standalone experience that reimagines the iconic FINAL FANTASY VII for the modern era.

How much of the full game is Final Fantasy 7 Remake?

That means Remake covers about 10-15% of the full game. If we were going just by that math, it would be at least another five full games before the entire plot of the original was covered – but there's plenty of reason to believe we won't have to wait that long.