7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake

You might think you've waited long enough for the Final Fantasy VII Remake, but you should check out 7 of our best tips before you dive in to get the most out of its opening hours!
#FinalFantasy #FF7 #GameSpot

[@himynameisfin]

Better Tips: After staggering the enemy, use Tifa's ∆ commands to increase the stagger bonus (if you have powered up her ∆ a single Rise and Fall followed immediately by Omnistrike will take the enemy to +200% damage) then unleash your other characters most powerful attacks for serious damage. Level Prayer materia ASAP. It becomes increasingly useful late game to have a party heal for 1 materia slot and 0 MP cost. Level 1 of each green materia to max and ensure you have Revival materia equipped at all times until levelled as this takes a lot of AP and you're very likely going to be trying to level this late game. You can use left and right on the D-Pad to quickly cycle through materia. Press R1 on the materia screen to be able to change everyone's materia at once rather than individually.

[@nicholasnajibi3082]

himynameisfin thanks

[@jamalcarvery4665]

Thanks

[@chinemelumizuchukwu3347]

Thanks

[@artemis_lena]

Anyone who legit thinks "I don't want to do side missions" really shouldn't be playing RPGs. SMH.

[@sttroner]

Those cats aren't going to find themselves, amirite? 🤣

[@christopheryou2434]

@@sttroner cats are annoying bro. took me 15 mins to find them -_-

[@stubie]

I hear that but I'm 13 hours in and I'm finding it so dreary. The quests are deathly dull and it's all desperately padded.

[@xoreign]

@@stubie Sidesquests =/= padding. There are actually not many sidequests considering it's a jrpg lmao.

[@stubie]

@@xoreign Not many = far too many! :D

[@darthalmighty6639]

Being locked up in my house isn’t looking that bad now lol

[@VampireHunter666]

and nioh 2, xenoblade chronicles 2 and X. trials of mana and resident evil 3 remake being locked up never felt so good

[@darthalmighty6639]

Dias if it last into June we got Ghost of Tushima as well, god I love this year gaming wise lol

[@CerberusLives]

Actually, Cloud's counter happens automatically when you block a melee attack in Punisher mode. Timing doesn't matter.

[@Hayatofal]

Doesn't timing matter in normal mode?

[@morganw3507]

I wish i knew this. I kept pressing square just as i got hit and kept getting damaged.

[@alanwake8298]

not true, there are 2 types of counter, the guard auto counter is like what you said, above that there is a guard point counter where you are required for precise timing, it is more powerful and can counter some of the "unguardable" attacks from bosses.

[@CerberusLives]

@@alanwake8298 ah okay, good to know! 👍

[@becky4194]

This is my very first time playing ff7. I’ve heard that ff7 is the best one and I gotta say I absolutely love this game. The only other ff games I’ve played are XV and X and this is by far the best one. I love how the combat in this remake is almost like a mix between real time and turn based and they got the balance just right.

[@solidarity9371]

Same here bud. Just finished the game yesterday and I'm thinking for playing the original one after getting the platinum trophy on remake.

[@Nicksta177]

If you played the original one you would much rather they stayed true to the turned based aspect. Something all the original fans wanted but square ignored.

[@chaissongoo808]

I was planning on getting this, but not having played any of games from the series will I be lost if I were to buy and play this one?

[@becky4194]

@@chaissongoo808 Each ff game is its own thing and there’s no crossover between them. So you shouldn’t have an issue understanding ff7 so you should definitely give it a go. It was definitely my goty last year

[@chaissongoo808]

Ohhh sweet! I'm looking forward to playing! Thanks for the 411 🙋‍♂️

[@materiamaestro741]

"side mish" STOP THAT

[@nepats001]

Despite being the right age for the FF franchise (grew up on atari/nes) never played a FF. I must say I'm hooked so far love this game!

[@finalfan91]

Each weapon you acquire comes with a skill you can learn permanently for each character and the way to learn it permanently is to successfully use it in battle. I believe each use is 10% exp to reach 100% completion. Then switch back to your ideal weapon of choice once learned.

[@tdlkorbt100henry]

7 things you don't really need to know in order to play ff7 Remake.

[@maoetsu]

Samuela Vicar I’m pretty sure that’s not what the video is trying to say 😂

[@GlaciusDreams]

That was an edgy comment dude. I like how you imply that the video wasn't helpful and only presented useless information, despite that not actually being true. Good stuff man. I felt riled up like a true devil's advocate just reading it!

[@itsmeevan027]

+100 for LL Cool J reference. Never did I think I'd be watching a FF7 review in 2024 that alludes to LL's hit, Momma Said Knock You Out

[@doomtrigger]

Save your moogle medals until you get to the orphanage you can use them to get s op sword

[@johannesnagengast7643]

You can’t use them before anyways

[@novashenra]

What about where and when to grind? I wish I would have done the training area before you attack the shinra outpost with Biggs and wedge woulda helped alot lol

[@carlycrays2831]

These aren't bad tips if you've never played a JRPG before, but for those of us who have, they're super basic.

[@alexcintron4026]

I just hope this takes me longer to finish than RE3

[@PeterParker-zq6yg]

Re3 better

[@monchokamikaze8560]

25 -32 hrs

[@neildrunkmaam7040]

Yong Yea took 45 hours.

[@rayven1178]

@@PeterParker-zq6yg I'd rather pay 60$ for a good 35hrs than for an okay 5hrs.

[@PeterParker-zq6yg]

@@rayven1178 it looks lame lol

[@seventhsoldier2502]

Also use punisher mode, and guard, it automatically parries an attack.

[@Jeimuzu17]

"Knock you out faster than LL Cool J", Lucy James my dear you are a treasure XD

[@Go4Broke247]

Spec yourself, before wreck yourself!

[@moonboy5851]

Ice- ok Ice T

[@moonboy5851]

Ice- ok Ice T

[@zossua7375]

How do you you upgrade Materia? Fire to Fira?

[@TRUESEPH]

Glad to keep hearing that items are actually useful now. Back when I played original FF7 I feel like I never used any items & by the end of the game had like 99 of everything.

[@kientrung446]

TRUESEPH try hard mod you will miss those item very much

[@finalfan91]

I still had a lot of items by the end of the game but yea i haven't done hard mode, im sure without items is a challenge.

[@DavidSelf3]

Great vid, thank you!

[@osirisorca2]

Awesome. Ty for the info

[@hyperfusiongear9050]

Are we able to play this game offline without a internet connection?

[@c-notethelastgreatest4298]

How do I replay chalters with my new sword after finishing

[@Bahamut-bj3bh]

You can set a main party member, so even if you only control Cloud on the field every time you enter on a battle they switch immediately for the main party member you set. You can start every fight with Tifa or Barret or Aerith.

[@husanera8396]

Very very helpful..thanks a ton

[@cmike123]

It's funny watching everyone avoid using Aerith.

[@ace5747]

cmike123 why are people avoiding Aerith? She seems cool

[@cmike123]

@@ace5747 She died in the first FF7, so putting effort into her was a waste of time. This time seems different, but old habits die hard...

[@ace5747]

cmike123 I won’t get attached then..

[@Xanatos0504]

@@cmike123 nice spoilers... Many people didn't play the Original due to graphics, so...yeah... the guy you responded to is proof of that.

[@cmike123]

@@Xanatos0504 Aerith dying is one of those amazing sets that makes the story epic and worth remembering. I spoiled an old game. Not the new one.

[@unstoppableforcevsimmovabl1701]

Where is your review???

[@vey_4227]

Its free on the ps4 plus/membership shop!

[@tuongluan]

Try block in punisher mode. It will automatically counter most melee attacks.

[@GaZlovesGames]

Good tips for newbies 😁 job well done 💪

[@wayne7001]

I never bothered with the steal materia and used asses less than I should. Missed out on some weapons without "steal."

[@mrmonday677]

Never thought I'd see a video with Rap song references From white collar San Francisco people at Gamespot. : ) : ) : )

[@will88TFs4Life]

Just started, this guide will help but boy does that combat system look daunting

[@MatroxDeRasta]

4:32 Sounds like Matrix reference :)

[@darthkhodos4218]

Just picked it up yesterday. Combat system is fine and not overwhelming at all. If you're new at gaming. Don't punish us.

[@gabrieljoseph2159]

Thanks for the tips!!! Plague 2020

[@JamesEDonaldson]

All the hip young lingo in this video. "How Do You Do Fellow Kids?"

[@theworldsayshello1211]

Is there grinding spots

[@himynameisfin]

Use the arenas if you need to, but the easiest way is post game.

[@MarcXisme]

No it's a Rollercoaster game like uncharted

[@tetsuoshema]

There are spots that respawn that you can grind I've found 2 so far but they do not respawn that fast so it is a slow grind.

[@michaelhuebner6843]

Search for crates and chests everywhere

[@sleepii5186]

Curaga? *laughs in Healing Wind*

[@LetMeCookBro69]

I'm here after they made it free.

[@The_Boss10195]

Same.

[@The_Boss10195]

Wasn't going to pay that much for 1/3 of a game.

[@VampireHunter666]

how about just summon knights of the round and 1 shot everything

[@JustMyTiktoks]

First time deeping my toes in this world 😤❤️

[@sky.island]

these tip names are so wholesome

[@jamalcarvery4665]

Any advice for defense Guy's???

[@uservenny84]

Barret & Aerith are hilarious OP in combat.

[@Cbb88dragonborn]

“Accessorize!” My time has finally come

[@jakeroatmeal]

There are 4 elemental damage meteria types, but I guess Aero doesnt count?

[@chrisropherboulay]

Wow final fantasy 7 is so awesome and cool looking.

[@ogiebingz9167]

“Faster than LL Cool J” 😭💀

[@Rafma89]

I am gonna have to rewatch this video lol

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

I will Play this Game Nonstop!!! 😀😁😀

[@gamingnerd5755]

I've been playing non-stop since yesterday I love this game

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

@@gamingnerd5755 Yesss!!! I'm Addicted with this Legendary Game!!! Help 😭😭😭

[@gamingnerd5755]

@@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184 I just beat it it was amazing

[@anthoarva7402]

Thank you very much, I am an newcomer to the Final Fantasy VII story and as I do not have a lot of time to play, I want to take as much as I can from the game, your video will help me with that. Thanks again!

[@joshw1619]

I wish I knew it wasnt actually a remake, but some weird sequel/reboot and remake was low key the subtitle and thats why it wasnt called episode one or something. They conned us with some re:make bullshit.

[@ForsakenSanityGaming]

Geezus, aside from number 5(which is more of a flavor choice) anyone picking this up should already know about all of it...

[@eduardodiaz5762]

I remember the turn based RPGs of the day... This is still kick ass. Reminds me of FFXV.

[@benhenderson8952]

I wish I knew where my dad went

[@SolaireGamingPT]

Lucy James

[@ReiEvangelista]

I'm probably not getting it until the quarantine is over. :(

[@ReiEvangelista]

@Just Alex I pre ordered deluxe ed. I want the art book and poster. I pretty much have to wait it out.

[@herbderb4929]

@Just Alex that will not happen you dummy

[@seniorpancakez]

these tamoor puns are just delishhhhhhhh

[@iLLGetAlongWithYou]

Thoughts it’s like you buy the game full price then you’ll get more episodes later without extra charge?

[@UchihaItachi1986]

Nope. You'll be paying full price for each part.

[@narwhalgamingvariety]

I wish I knew the whole plot was going to be retconned before I bought it lol

[@jgrif7891]

I'm way more upset about the spell naming convention moving away from the Bolt1, Bolt2, Bolt3 naming convention than I should be.

[@brentschaefer1579]

justigle griffigle that’s how I felt 19 years ago when I played 8 for the first time.

[@JS-tq3qs]

Tips for creating a video on a trending topic to gain monetisation

[@ahill6858]

Cid? Cait? Red? Vincent? Yuffie? I need them in this game!!!

[@Kazadartheone]

Next game

[@Hayatofal]

Only Red and not playable I beleave

[@super-engineer8437]

@@Hayatofal he'll definitely be playable in the next game which I'm happily ok with

[@brentschaefer1579]

super-engineer Yeah, I was disappointed when I realized he wouldn’t be playable in this game but then I remembered that he usually joins your group close to when you leave midgar so it kinda made sense.

[@super-engineer8437]

@@brentschaefer1579 exactly, also did you know that the *level cap in the remake is 50* ? This isn't a spoiler, just a heads up

[@mattturner2381]

"Clouds a materia girl" - nahh

[@PrayingMoth]

@Saaduddin Ansari Why was?

[@PredatorCharlie]

Gamespot, doing this video and uour other advice video on side-missions but WHERE IS YOUR VIDEO REVIEW???

[@azraelbrown9889]

Does anyone know if enimes will respawn ?

[@noble5495]

No thrmey Dont. There is some arena dlots late game though. And you can keep stats from previous playthrough *edit* I was wrong. The other guy is right.... You can grind and there is even arrenas.... .deserve all your thumbs down.

[@azraelbrown9889]

@@noble5495 damn, I wonder how grinding works if there is any.

[@malibutaa]

Azrael Brown Yes they do. As soon as you leave the reactor 1 enemies will respawn if you walk a little bit away and return.

[@BigALBoomer]

Not a bad list at all

[@RemyL75]

"7 Things i Wish i Knew Before Playing 'Insert random Square Enix RPG'"

[@johnhiggins7249]

Where’s the review? Everyone else has it out.

[@Bcap222]

Weird isn't it? They're up like from 12 hs ago. Btw they have it a 10. The other 2 Rpgs that got one were P5 Royale and Chrono Cross

[@lchigoat]

B Cap can’t believe u forgot about the witcher 3

[@NativeResolution]

it's on their website

[@johnhiggins7249]

Well it’s no good there this is KZbin lol

[@happycat1975]

Ngl I didn’t like how there were so many puns in this video

[@TheJCFan]

Am I the only one whose heart sank when I learned you couldnt even leave Midgar? I was totally expecting an open world game including all the characters like the original FF7.

[@alvinphuong7967]

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake if you've never played video games before

[@szymps]

Equip EVERYONE with healing materia? What?! What kind of tip is that? That's just wasting materia slots. All you need is one person with healing materia and maybe someone else, that you use the least with Auto-cure, that's it

[@coop8549]

I wish I knew it wasn't a remake

[@flameshana9]

Aka common sense if you've played an RPG before.

[@Harleigh_19]

Can’t wait for this to be delayed and not shipped by Friday.....

[@Xanatos0504]

@@philchao Though I agree about not double dipping, but they do have a choice to go digital if the wait is too long for them.

[@Vithrasir2]

Did you call this game steampunk? I can see why someone might make that mistake, but you’re wrong about that.

[@SuperMuditDBL]

Second!

[@RJ-cq8dd]

8th : Don't expect a remake of the original story.

[@geocainify7826]

Sometimes games can be too complicated, this is one of them, but I’m still having an ok time. FF17 miles better

[@derelict06]

7 things to know before going to work “Wear pants. Employers often frown on employees letting their bits dangle in the work place”

[@logicmonkey1034]

"It has PS2 Graphics" should be on this list.

[@ianruck1908]

Wish I had the same ps2 as you back in the day then 🙈😂🙈🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@logicmonkey1034]

@@ianruck1908 Look at that octagon pipe hole x] ok ok ok... xbox 360. alright are we even? haha. You can't lie those are some 360 graphics.

[@Cococrash11]

Awesome Final Fantasy VII Remake Video.

[@kaidenwaldock933]

Um can u play dying light

[@michaelal20]

No

[@PeterParker-zq6yg]

@@michaelal20 yes

[@hooweee450]

You should teach more advanced stuff like linking materia and the importance of doing battle intel. This is just plain stupid.

[@randyyyball]

7 things i wish i knew? the games not even out yet lol wtf

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

It was available to buy last week....

[@gregjones8507]

@@FieryFlamingFajitas Onn what? Still not available at the ps store.

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

@@gregjones8507 I bought it from a game store last week 🤷‍♂️

[@himynameisfin]

Yeah I've finished it too. Came out April 1st in Australia.

[@honkyjesuseternal]

1. Will play best on Xbox and PC in one year.

[@itsjustdubz]

Fuck waiting I went and bought a brand new PS pro for it lol

[@johnhiggins7249]

HAHA THE EX-BOX duh.

[@jonathancham7788]

In ur dream

[@johnblaze8774]

Cloud is NOT a materia GIRL

[@YetiCoolBrother]

Favorite tip and one of my favorite things about the game: Because of the weapon leveling system I got to use the Buster Sword for pretty much the whole game without gimping myself. It has the best all around stats if you level it up right, I would just learn the new weapons ability and then immediately switch back to the Buster Sword.

[@walterpeck5214]

Can you go back to any section without beating the game first

[@rexmentor]

Fantastic video!🖤Love It! let's build each other up:)

[@Memecide_]

Second (I feel accomplished)

[@shogunjoey4939]

Is combat supposed to be a chaotic mess with no rhyme or reason? I want to enjoy this game. I loved the original.. but my god. Nothing makes sense nor does it have any coherence. It’s just flashes of lights and words and noises..

[@chandlerwillis91]

This game looks complex af

[@squalltheonly]

Things I wish I knew: How much are the episodes going to cost? I ain't gonna pay $20+ for each when the base game is $60

[@jodkmp]

If only I could wipe your memory. You could love this game if you would just drop your preconceived notions of FF7. Think of this as a TOTALLY different entity. It's a full game. It's not FF7 classic. Open your mind. And you'll have an amazing time.

[@squalltheonly]

@@jodkmp can I kill sephiroth on April 10th? Will I see aerith die? Then is not a full game.

[@DavidHaynesGK]

It is a full game though, think of it as a reboot that's true to the original as opposed to an out-and-out remake. There's massive additional story lines. It's easy 35 hours of gameplay (and that's without the insane side quests). You get to learn about Tifa, Cloud, EVERYONE in more detail. Biggs and Wedge have personalities. Heck even Jessie has a 2 hour side quest to learn about her parents and flesh out her character. We're blessed with a FF7 complete universe, jam packed with so much detail that they have the luxury of making one section a complete game in itself. If you're a real fan, you'd love this opportunity to explore Midgar in more detail, and you'd pay whatever it costs for the pleasure, regardless of if it's one game, two or three. Man up - get a job, go earn some Gil to buy it.

[@jonathancham7788]

Unfinished game😖

[@JMrealgamer]

Cloud isn’t any type of girl. Let’s get that stuff straight. He may have a boyish soft look but welcome to the world of Final Fantasy. Lol! Nice LL Cool J comment on the other hand. 😏

[@ScorpioKingIV]

We are enjoying it? Its not even out! Curse you!

[@TechLevelUpOfficial]

2:21 dat texture tho lol in a 2020 game won't be touching this one till it comes out on PC eventually........

[@herbderb4929]

No one asked

[@angryheathen3463]

7 things anyone who grew up with old school RPGs already knows

[@nicefaill5758]

Мне нужен русский😅