Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE - Episode 2: Story and Characters (Closed Captions)

Bringing together interviews with the game’s creators, artists and developers, Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE gives an exclusive look at some of the secrets behind the creation of one of the most anticipated videogames of all time.
This second video highlights the story and characters in FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE and features interviews with renowned developers including:
Yoshinori Kitase (Producer)
Kazushige Nojima (Story & Scenario)
Motomu Toriyama (Co-Director - Scenario Design)
Naoki Hamaguchi (Co-Director - Game Design / Programming)
Download and play the free FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE demo here: sqex.link/FF7R...
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original with unforgettable characters, a mind-blowing story, and epic battles.
The story of this first, standalone game in the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE project covers up to the party’s escape from Midgar, and goes deeper into the events occurring in Midgar than the original FINAL FANTASY VII.
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[@thomashenry4588]

All of this sounds amazing sure, but confirmation that Cloud will be depicted as he was originally intended is the most exciting part. The best part about him was that he wasn't really the cool collected badass, but just an awkward guy trying to fit in. The cringe wasn't a bug, it was a feature.

[@Taylorculosis]

Absolutely. OG Cloud was always a dork.

[@MuraCasardis]

I think it's why, during the demo when Barret asks Cloud his age, with the latter responding about his class rank , ending up in an awkward scenario, I realized "yeah, these guys get it; THAT's Cloud".

[@joshyboy82]

Or that he constantly passes out at the worst time.

[@Todd-_-Umptious]

Alright, Everyone, LETS MOSEY!

[@sonickhable]

As someone who was first introduced to him in kh and just now playing through the original, his depiction really shocked me, especially when you learn about his backstory. That was nothing like the quiet edgy dude i thought he was and i like it

[@lorkhannesquik1911]

Nojima seems like such a sincere and earnest fellow, and seems to care very deeply about what he's created. I really adore that, and can't wait to play it.

[@andreseh87]

And the fact that he exhibits some hesitance because he wants to do right by his own story and the fans, shows a lot of humility. And that is all the better for this game's production.

[@jsh020]

its really a shame there's so much hatred for him amongst the FF fanbase, like yeah some of his writing has been.....questionable, but hes also done an absurd amount of great work that helped define the franchise. Its a shame alot of people frame him as the hack that ruined the franchise

[@Taylorculosis]

@@jsh020 I don't usually see hate for Nojima. Nomura, yes. The Compilation, absolutely. But the Director's usually get the most flack.

[@Cetra29]

@@Taylorculosis Nojima-san is the main writer and thus the main creator. When people hate CC or AC, they hate him. Sadly. He is a genius.

[@Taylorculosis]

@@Cetra29 I hate AC but have nothing against Nojima or any of these people really. I'm glad they made a genuine effort to re-play and understand the original game.

[@GhostGamingg]

I almost cried just hearing Aerith’s theme. I’m 32 now, I wasn’t prepared to feel like that at all and it just goes to show what a profound impression this game had on me as a child, these experiences are forever a part of me. Thanks Square Enix

[@RevonMercer]

I hope Square continues this "Inside FINAL FANTASY" series when XVI is coming up. It's great to hear the creators speak in such detail and passion about their work.

[@andreseh87]

For real. Their marketing for FFVII remake has been phenomenal. I think Remake has really sparked something new in the developers and I hope they keep the same energy up for the future. This is Square's renaissance.

[@RevonMercer]

@@andreseh87 As someone who loves FFXV to death, it definitely feels like they have put their all into this project. It very much feels like the PSX era SquareSoft everyone holds so dear has returned.

[@RevonMercer]

@James Gravil Well, they have multiple teams. With KH3 finished, I can't think of anything that they're doing besides FFVIIR, so there must be another project in the works, right? I would say maybe something at E3, but that's not possible now. Whenever Square feels like making a press conference for their work is when we'll know.

[@AtelierRobu]

Agreed! It's been fascinating to see this behind the scenes, it feels like watching the extras for a film to see how the made it.

[@thienphucn1]

@@RevonMercer The Kingdom Hearts team is split into multiple smaller teams to work on a few smaller projects before KH4. Yoko Taro seems to be also developing the next game in the NieR franchise. A new medieval fantasy game has also been teased last year with FFXIV director being in charge (very likely FFXVI). Luminous Studio is also said to be working on an entire new IP after XV. Square seems to finally fix their management that cause many games development hell for the past few years.

[@acerola3576]

These are fantastic. Hearing Nojima describe Cloud’s character- how he can miss the mark of being cool and collected as a result of his repressed emotions and just end up being kinda dorky/cringy- is very reassuring. I’m so glad they’ve finally recaptured clouds character after so many failed attempts.

[@Todd-_-Umptious]

He was always that way in FF7 if I remember XD LETS MOSEY!!!

[@DnosSFS]

@@Todd-_-Umptious pretty sure he meant everything after FF7 failed clouds character. Which is true

[@Ty-ub4nc]

"Let's mosey" 😂 Cloud will never live it down. I bet he looks back on that moment like "Why did I think it would be cool to say let's mosey? **** NO ONE says let's mosey!"

[@Todd-_-Umptious]

@@DnosSFS ah, this makes more sense, I think in my giddiness I misread what he was saying. If you read between the lines he's basically saying "Nomura doesn't have a clue who cloud is" 😂

[@rossovivie]

i was happy to hear that too. he gets it! he really gets Cloud! the little banter of "1st class/age" between Cloud and Barret came to mind. Clouds cool facade broke for just a moment here and i cannot wait to see more of this :")

[@StarlightDragon]

I hope they capture Aerith's quirky nature as well as her insightful intelligence. One thing I loved about Aerith was that she was able to see through cloud almost immediately, and picked up on his faccade, but then proceeded to playfully look through him with her killer sense of humor.

[@StarlightDragon]

@@KoKo-ry1xs I think it's more nuanced than that.

[@Cetra29]

@@KoKo-ry1xs No, she didn't. She noticed soon and very well differentiated between them. There was even a line in the game which could not be triggered through a bug that showed she knew Cloud was the "slower guy" in comparison to Zack. She knew which characteristics were his own. They even had a conscious bond later. Yet she wished for him to no longer be fragmented as he was during all of that.

[@Cetra29]

@@KoKo-ry1xs Most of it comes from people who only want Cloud to be with Tifa (who he never really knew that much as a child, also because he thought her gang of buddies was stupid but she still was the girl next door he was crushing on and he still risked his life when he followed her to the mountains where the gang decided to leave her alone) when in reality all 3 have their special relationship. They are all relevant. Just like Rinoa in 8 also liked Seifer. But more complicated.

[@StarlightDragon]

@@Cetra29 the story telling truly is... first class.

[@smb0621]

I kinda hope they develop her flaws honestly. She had them in the original, but they were never really explored in an attempt to endear her as swiftly as possible to the player so they keenly felt the surprise of her loss. It backfired with me, as I always had trouble connecting with her. If they played up the fact that bright cheerful Aerith oddly enough has very few friends in Midgar (which is the opposite you’d expect from an extrovert), and thus playing up her insecurities at being different more, that’s be cool. It’s kinda brushed on in the original, but not well explored. I also think they should play up what I call Aerith’s “selfless self centeredness” as both a charming quirk, but also a fatal flaw, that’d make her feel more like a real person I think. Aerith is a bit of a steamroller-she’s going to do what she wants regardless of what anyone else says, or regardless if anyone else is comfortable with it. She’s a very perceptive and intelligent person, who can innocently come off as insensitive because of this. Because she is a good person, she has the good of others at heart, but can pursue that good even if it means overlooking the consent of the person she’s trying to help-which is what I mean by “selflessly self centered.” She gonna do what she wants (for your benefit) even if you would prefer she didn’t. This is kinda what gets her killed, as I believe she in no way thought she was going to die in the Ancient City-she fully believed she could handle it on her own and would make it back just fine. She didn’t ask anyone else to go with her perhaps out of danger to them and innocent recklessness on her part-that they would want to go with her even with the danger wasn’t relevant enough for her to factor in. She never gave them the choice. Again, faults present in the original, but not emphasized. A lot of folks really love Aerith, so the idea that she should have flaws and be dimensional is anethema to them. But I think it would actually make her less an ideal static character, and more of a relatable person with more room for personal growth. At least, it might help me connect with her more as a person. It seems like they’re playing up some more difficult aspects of her history, so I have great optimism for her character (and others) in the remake.

[@VioletElite4]

I really like how the one guy explained how he is expanding Cloud as a character. Outside, Cloud is an attractive, cool, badass spikey haired mercenary that puts on a facade, but deep inside he has problems like everyone else. Excited to play the Remake!

[@MrInuhanyou123]

Nojima is his name. Og script writer of ff7

[@nerdychocobo]

SleepingElite4 I love how you can tell slightly even in the way his eyes flick about a bit, it's one of the first things I noticed in the demo

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Yep. Cloud really is human

[@unknowingreaper6556]

Nah I’m not depressed or multiple personality disorder. I’m actually attractive, cool, and badass.

[@xKuragu]

He also didn't go into spoilers. Which is great because the game has a big pshycologic component specially for Cloud.

[@charlay23]

Haha Cloud's cool persona slips like when Barret asks his age and he thought he meant rank! Caught him off guard and he was lost for words. Oops haha. So well done, love it. Can't wait to see more!

[@rossovivie]

exactly! that's what i thought too : D

[@hubertcumberdale2651]

This game will go down in history as "the game of the great quarantine"

[@descepticon9213]

I know right, Its kinda the perfect time to release everyone is at home.

[@Kougeru]

Resident Evil 3 is more fitting but I think Animal Crossing will be tops

[@Todd-_-Umptious]

To think, if it weren't for the delay it would have been out at peak quarantine time, AND it was originally on my birthday too. I can wait the extra weeeks, I just hope we're all still quarantined then so I can properly enjoy it :) I did have a dream last week that to aid people with the quarantine, they launched the digital release super early.

[@monojuice]

Hubert Cumberdale that’s probably gonna be Animal Crossing as much as I hate to admit it (nothing against AC, just want FF7 to do as good as possible lol)

[@behemothokun]

for me, alongside Animal Crossing, Doom Eternal and Half Life Alyx. So much stuff to play... there could have been worse times for the apocolypse.

[@knightro9235]

“And really values just being alive” Oh boy... here we go again...

[@shaokhan4421]

Knightro yep. He also said we ARE keeping the core story. ;_;

[@sephiroth21347]

Im so glad Im not the only one to see that line

[@vollkerball1]

psychiatrist chair here we go again

[@descepticon9213]

LOL... City of the Ancients

[@jamestays8416]

I was only a teenager when I first played FF7. Aerith's death was the first time i ever dealt with losing someone I cared about. Sounds weird since it's just a video game but it hit me really, really hard.

[@smashingwarden]

As a fan of the original game, someone who thought would never see a remake, and that had serious doubts that it could even be done, I can only say: thank you Square and all the staff, from my heart, and I wish you the best for the rest of the episodes. 👏🙏👍

[@TheCarpediemeu]

100%

[@coldramentpm1013]

parts

[@JasonMcMullen]

parts

[@eraea9179]

"Aerith highly values freedom" Me: why tf am I hearing the price of freedom all over again

[@xahjk]

Oh God If they play the price of freedom at any point I will cry like a baby 😭

[@chuannamjc]

Now the song stuck in my head...Oh no....Gotta save my tears for future release

[@DutchDread]

"and really value just being alive"....top kek.

[@ff8masterc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4CtamR-adKll7c

[@crafteariee]

trivia nobody asked for: Aerith's Japanese voice actress (Maaya Sakamoto) is married to Zack's voice actor (Kenichi Suzumura)! (man, I really wish we could see Zack at some point in this remake huhuhu)

[@RobbyHuang]

Bravo guys, I just finished the game. I doubt the creators of the game will see this comment, but you not only fulfilled my expectations, but smashed them into a million pieces. I couldn’t have asked for a better game and I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next one as I replay this one over and over!

[@FoxDie85]

Kitase is an underrated person. He's the person to go to whenever we want to talk about this game, more than Nomura.

[@barsabe]

Because nomura is the busiest man alive

[@haruka6727]

Nomura is a shy person

[@akiinmoonlight79]

Nomura is bae ♥️

[@Killer_Kris7]

Nomura has anxiety asshole

[@FoxDie85]

Don't get me wrong people. Nomura is a nice and professional person but Kitase is the person behind this the success of this remake. I can't forget his work in the original as director and scenario writer, and I'm sure won't miss it in this one.

[@blaziken3236]

Tifa and Aerith are so beautiful!

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Yes they are both beautiful ff characters ever

[@DutchDread]

I am not a huge fan of all FFVII characters, Cait sith and Yuffie don't really interest me much, but I have to admit, with their main females, they did a spectacular job. I usually feel like each FF has a core squad, who are usually the people we meet early on, and then a few side characters whose stories are more tangentially related. For instance, FFIX has Zidane, Garnet, Vivi, and Steiner. So I am usually ok with the side characters being less important, but the main heroine should be amazing, and I feel like some have been a bit dull IMO, Yuna always bored me as a person and I found Rinoa to be a bit annoying, so the fact that FFVII hit gold not once, but twice is just amazing to me. (btw, main FF squad is obviously Cloud, Tifa, Barrett, and Aerith).

[@PlaystationThree60]

Aeris*

[@DutchDread]

@@PlaystationThree60 Aerith*

[@CrimRui]

@@DutchDread Vincent is one of the rare secondary characters that are too awesome to pass by. Great background as well.

[@DutchDread]

Don't worry Square, the real fans know that Cloud is actually a bit of a dork.

[@carackcachu1375]

More of a dork really

[@DutchDread]

@@carackcachu1375 Thank you, I was looking for the right word but I couldn't think of it, I didn't like how "nerdy" implied intelligence. Gonna edit it.

[@Athlynne]

"Let's mosey." :)

[@AlexRN]

Except for all those years Square wanted to convince us he was a mopey angsty asshole with no personality. I’m happy they did justice to Cloud in Remake.

[@JugbandGates]

Why is Nojima being insecure about that perfect description of Cloud he gave? real OG ff7 fans know that cloud isnt your anime hero thats perfect. Cloud has always being this edgy and dorky character that has to forcibly handle awkward situations and acts more human than any other character in the game, thats why hes so unique. Praise Nojima for keeping Cloud intact. People who think Cloud was this cool anime hero are just fucking secondaries.

[@bernardocarneiro1982]

True,Cloud is an awkward,dorky, sweet person (who is also addicted to radical sports),who puts on the "persona" of a cool,nonchalant anime hero,people that think Cloud is just and "edgy emo hero" are missing out on a great,complex character

[@jendlti]

maybe hes trying not to spoil the real story of cloud. r/whoosh

[@davidjackson393]

I'm really fucking happy with the depiction of Cloud in the initial demo

[@Loachie90]

You seem angry

[@mariogoes415]

i rly just want one PERFECT above highwind scene

[@jaderhiece4318]

As an OG fan, I am incredibly impressed by the thoughtfulness and effort that went into this game. I think it really comes through. Congratulations to the team!

[@akiinmoonlight79]

some of the most iconic and deepest characters of all time, reimagined and better than ever ! 😭♥️

[@DjVader112]

Akiin Moonlight i hope they do 6 and 9 next

[@CJTranceAddiction]

@@DjVader112 They might do VI but it won't look like THIS. It will be scaled down to something like Trials of Mana.

[@MrUran89]

Fans of other games: what good graphics, excellent combat system ... Fans FF: hmm, what a deep depressive character, I would like to see the whole spectrum of his qualities of his ego.

[@CJTranceAddiction]

@@MrUran89 Exactly!!! haha

[@akiinmoonlight79]

@@MrUran89 true 😂😂😂

[@JasonMcMullen]

Love this Inside FFVII Remake video series!

[@opiekunn1866]

Aerith Gainsbrough "She is curious and kind to people too. AND REALLY VALUES JUST BEING ALIVE." Oh no no no no no no no no why did they said that?! :(

[@scuppo]

Sephiroth needs her location

[@redruby9564]

Sephiroth: I'm about to WRECK this woman's whole existence 😏

[@darksword30]

(Sephiroth enters)

[@Nothv13]

Don't worry, she lives in this part.

[@lovareths569]

is 23 years old ago story arch still consider a spoiler?

[@InayatBlack]

Man the music is just hitting the feels

[@Riku2005]

Waitttt why is there a new rendition of Calm!?

[@fentanelfloyd8383]

Orly new rendition of almost every song it sounds like

[@damianrazaze2040]

what a feeling.. greatest music in gaming history for me

[@fruitsbasketfreak91]

I love how a lot of people in the comments, and the creators, are just as aware that Cloud is a dork trying to be cool and not always succeeding in his attempts. Makes me feel verified as a Cloud fan lol. Hard to believe we're just over two weeks away from the remake!!

[@RULe57]

13:01 they’re living together already!

[@Trisaaru]

Da fuck you doing here

[@andrew_oid]

… Sorry. I got so distracted listening to “Aerith’s Theme” and how marvelous and intimate it sounds, that I missed 99% of what Kitase-san said.

[@juliomaldonado7979]

glad you enjoy the music ;)

[@andrew_oid]

Vilma Gonzalez I’m imagining the context of that song when Elmyra talks about Aerith, or… that scene 😢

[@OGDanteZero]

Just hearing her theme in the video got me teary eyed...

[@S34Mii]

Can't wait to see the rest of the characters later. Cid, Yuffie, Vincent... Gonna be awesome!

[@Cynicz13]

Yuffie is the one character they could easily throw into this game as a cameo (would be a nice nod to the original rumor that went around back in the day about her being able to be gotten before leaving Mid)

[@Big-Image]

You have to wait a few years for the next game to see them.

[@hubertcumberdale2651]

@James Gravil no one gives a shit about Cait Sith

[@Starveloos]

You just skipped Cait Sith like that uh 😂

[@Big-Image]

Marc Diaki I guess we’ve already seen Cait Sith in the form of Reeve?

[@agata_cz]

I like how Cloud’s character is faithfully portrayed in the remake. But I also learned to appreciate Cloud’s character in AC and in other games that show Cloud post FF7. Cloud’s depression post FF7 only adds value to his character, he didn’t have much time to mourn his friends’ death and deal with his identity issues, or PTSD due to experimentation and events that happened in the storyline of FF7 due to meteor, so him breaking down afterwards was pretty much obvious and realistic (no one would be able to stay happy after something like that)...it pissed me off how some of the “fans” complain about Cloud going through depression and call it just an “emo” phase, a lot of young people like me went through depression and PTSD due to tragic or extremely unpleasant/difficult events in our lives...having Cloud face similar challenges is what makes him more human, like you can’t expect people to always face challenges without suffering in the process and be super calm/cool/confident/happy, some shit is beyond what you can handle. Seeing people dismiss something as serious as depression and calling it “emo” is so tacky and shows lacks of empathy. Yes Cloud is dorky and tries to act cool, but he is also shy person, who goes through hard times. He faced a lot of adversity, and can’t keep his cool facade at all times. Anyway, I really appreciate the effort the game developers are putting into the remake. Every detail is so well thought out and so much work and time is put into this projects . Unlike some of the remakes I’ve seen, it really shows that they care and respect the original, and are making this game not just for the profit. They really are listening to the fans, and making sure that both new and old fans will get to enjoy the experience of playing the remake.

[@cloudkira15]

12:52 listen to the music I cried damn.

[@akiinmoonlight79]

same 😢♥️

[@tintinthomas1674]

I just can’t with this game. 😭

[@lovareths569]

kalm story arch confirmed!

[@LordEvrey]

So much softer on the ears than the original, but the very same soul. I love it.

[@cloudkira15]

lovareth nco i think its just a music collection you can get for the jukebox.

[@motionisdead9796]

I really appreciate the fact that we have new elements added to the story, because it'll really freshen the experience instead of simply reinvoking it. Always thought that, while I really want FFVIIR to be as close to the original as possible, it'd be cool for it to show me something that I couldn't have experienced myself. Like interactions, or events that could've expanded more on the already huge world of FFVII. Grateful that Nojima-san is worried about it, but I sure hope that people will trust him in regards to the new scenario bits. As for the characters themselves, there's much more nuance to them, that's for sure. They still are, at their core, the characters that we remember and that's apparent from the gameplay footage we've seen. Feel like fleshing them out is not a problem, but a welcome addition too, like the asshole remark of Cloud to Barret, when he said "Get help" -- that highlighted that Cloud is indeed stoic, but he also seems to have much more ocassions to express his practical outlook(makes for a good comedy, when there's a lot of fantastical stuff going on, and a guy infused with Mako just casually calls out someone fairly normal for being hysteric).

[@imveryangryitsnotbutter]

I hope we get more bits like the conversation after the Sweeper fight. ("I meant your age, not your goddamn rank!")

[@mariogoes415]

i rly just want one PERFECT above highwind scene

[@jasonrobert3849]

I’m so excited! Only 16 more days!!

[@leonhart110_]

Ok 😄

[@VioletDeathRei]

14*

[@Soriosh]

Goddamn, every time a "new" track starts playing during these interviews, I get an immediate pang of nostalgia, chills, and just pure joy (Even tears) knowing this is a thing. It's happening. 2.5 Weeks away, this is a long awaited reunion.

[@esckay4fun231]

I'm in tears when Ahead on Your Way remake version playing.....

[@IgneousP]

Yeah wtf!? I didn't expect to hear that until Part 2 but it sounds amazing

[@kidsyd4507]

Same! It's one of my favorite themes from FF7

[@JasonMcMullen]

yeah sounds so good 12:48

[@Venoix]

Oh yeah, I thought "Wait, this isn't played in Midgar in the original". Isn't it played at the base of Junon where you meet Mr Dolphin?

[@SoundwormBite]

I wish good health to all FF7R staff in this trying times, please take good care of yourselves !

[@Soul_Removal]

Thank you for still releasing this while the world is in shambles Square Enix!

[@ismejks]

Holy background playing Aerith theme

[@markmckeown87]

Holy indeed =D

[@Cetra29]

Nojima san is perfection.

[@nerdychocobo]

Ahhh im really glad that they're talking about how cloud is characterised slightly differently in the remake! I really love that they made him more blatantly awkward, and even in his body language you can tell he's quite anxious. It really fleshes him out more and makes sense for the wider story :D

[@LordEvrey]

Well, that's our dear original Cloud. An insecure dork putting up an act. =)

[@nerdychocobo]

@@LordEvrey yes!! I'm really happy it has a chance to shine through with this remake,, I feel like a lot of people purely remember cloud as his cocky persona he puts on

[@JillValentine2013]

@@nerdychocobo and sadly you are right. No one remembers the emo Cloud.

[@nerdychocobo]

@@JillValentine2013 and then complain that he's emo in later games XD

[@iCantPickaNamej]

Clouds new direction makes perfect sense to me. Its really how I remember him. Someone who wanted to be more than what he ultimately is. Wanting people to see him as something he isnt. When he tells the crew on the airship in disc 2 the truth about his past. I related to his angst.

[@CetraMystic]

I dont know if anyone on the team will ever see this but i just wanted to say that every scene youve shown so far all the interactions between characters all of them have teared me up its hard to express how important this game is to me without sounding a lil crazy but it really helped make me who i am and would say it was the biggest influence on me other than my parents... i didnt love 7 because of the turn based mechanics you can get that is so many other games... i loved the characters the world and the writing translation errors and all.. and i love the materia system those were my concerns for remake. We still have to wait and see what you e done with materia but everything else seems to be outstanding and i just want you to know i greatly appreciate all of you that are working so hard to remake and retell this story i love so much.. you are all hero's in my book.. 1st class all the way!!!!!

[@AigisVibes720]

WiccaMystic Awww that’s sweet :)

[@TomasZ08]

At the opening... Is that new Aerith's Theme??? :O

[@staggeredpotato6941]

one rendition of it !

[@chuannamjc]

You right!

[@PlaystationThree60]

Aeris*

[@tonya3144]

Thank you, Square Enix! I can’t wait. Also, Kalm theme at 12:20, if anyone missed it!

[@chaolihai-innit]

Thats really interesting. This game shouldn't get to Kalm so I wonder why they have that bgm.

[@Singformefriend]

"This guy are sick" better be in the game.

[@tony_cgivfx]

I wish

[@zachataxxii7126]

Also "Let's mosey".

[@Princeofwinners]

The "new Aerith" scene will probably be a side mission depicting how she saved Marlene, since it wasn't shown in the original.

[@LordEvrey]

Your theory is supported by there being a scene of when Tsung pays a visit to kidnap her.

[@velvet_victor]

I think they were specifically talking about her background. I’m assuming the new stuff has to do with the time she was living in Icicle Inn with Ifalna and Gast.

[@Taseradict]

I'm so glad the project is in good hands. Guys everyone stay home April 10th is almost here!

[@eriochromeblackt3021]

Since I see a lot of Motomo Toriyama in this vid I think one of the costume available for Cloud will look like Lightning. I hope so...

[@tjsnyder9806]

That actually would be great.

[@aaroncarr3413]

Dlc for the don mission?

[@DutchDread]

I hope not, that's a bit too referential for me, I wan't serious outfits (as far as that's possible with crossdressing).

[@Matt7R]

This is the everlasting light amidst all the darkness in life right now. Thank you. Can't wait to play it.

[@Daggerfall40]

Its exciting to know that a bunch of us owe a piece of our childhood to these gentlemen and that a whole new generation of people will now as well. I can't wait for this remake.

[@hideyoshino-kami864]

I ordered the 1st class edition, you guys deserve it

[@DutchDread]

Ditto

[@LordEvrey]

I »just« ordered the Deluxe edition, but I honour your intention. Also immediately preordered the soundtrack. For all I care they can have the soundtrack money now and pump it right into episode 2.

[@sodiep0ps]

I mean, most of the cost for the 1st class edition isn't going to them, it's going to the company that made the figurine.

[@sethmathis250]

I lost my job so I cant afford the console or the game at all x.x I guess I dont deserve it rip

[@DutchDread]

@@sodiep0ps I hope not, I hope they made at least some sort of deal that's profitable for them, that figurine is not worth 312 euros.

[@FF-Gamr]

"Perfection"

[@NiKcKuCosplay]

I never played the original game, but - know I will buy it! The Remake brings me back into the fantastic world of video games, amazing characters, a story - I can´t put it in words. Thank you^^

[@Hugothester]

Perfection.

[@khfan4life365]

It’s so cool to watch the original scene and then the remake scene. It just shows us how far the animation in gaming has gotten.

[@Zafervaim]

When I first watched this I read around 13:00 that Tifa and Cloud will be sharing a room even though it's apparently just same building. Anyways, awesome video. Loving these and super hyped for release of this Part 1 ever since 2015 when it was first announced.

[@Mithrie]

Awesome, I was waiting for this! I just finished watching it, there are no spoilers just a tiny hint of new footage for about 2 seconds.

[@tintinthomas1674]

Looks like its going to be a weekly thing

[@Mithrie]

@@tintinthomas1674 I really enjoy seeing the behind the scenes and motivations of the developers. They are doing a fantastic job on this series for sure.

[@Chrispypullen]

Ok thx, I'm diving in

[@robertoveroyguitar]

i just don't understand why i wanted to cry through the whole video. the feelz are gonna be strong in this one!

[@1996squareenix]

"Aerith just loves being alive" you didn't have to do that, bruh 😭

[@charlulu167]

Everyone! Let this game be sucessful than the original!

[@ashelyn8300]

6:08 - Nojima screaming Tifa rights

[@ashelyn8300]

Some people are going to be salty and complain about that, tho, because they're always hating when someone officially highlights Tifa or says something remotely positive about her. It's sad, and most of that comes from pitting her against Aerith (who is also an important character and is vital to the story). Let every girl have the recognition they deserve without the need to constantly mention the other, compare them and/or tear down the one you don't favor simply out of spite. It's 2020, we all should very much be over piting women against women and the petiness of this all... Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk 😅

[@mehr430]

I agree. Guess they’re still stuck in a 20 year old feud.

[@dejiodejio139]

Having only played part one on what is to be a multi-part game Remake, all I can say this far is bravo. The game has definitely exceeded my expectations. The battles are exciting and never tiring, the characters true to their personalities, graphics and music are amazing, and stories so far has been captivating. This game is long and it’s only part one! I’m savouring every minute of it, main story line, sub plots, side quests and all! I’m enjoying the game and very much excited because there’s heaps and heaps to come!

[@xxnike0629xx]

Has it already been over 20 years since this came out on the original PlayStation? I remember the day the game came out was the same day I bought my PlayStation for the first time along with the game, strategy guide, and memory card. Good times. I remember as a kid, having to save up every single dollar little by little and calculating how much more left I needed to save (including the sales tax LOL). Good times... I played the demo weeks ago when it came out (of course) and I was very impressed with how well the music was updated while keeping faithful to the original. The iconic themes have all held up very well.

[@marconeves1979]

Also: @FinalFantasy and @SquareEnix , thank you for releasing this game during these horrible times! We shall never forget! May FF7Remake give us hope and help rebuild this world! The Life Stream needs to flow freely again. Because it was our fault. I pray we all hear Gaia's admonishment.

[@ghado0o2021]

I very sincerely thank you for making this game. Even though I didn't play the original and didn't have the nostalgic feels added to my experience, I had SO much fun playing. I knew the characters previously from playing Kingdom Hearts since my childhood, got attached to Cloud and Tifa and wanted to learn more, so I read about their story, played crisis core and cried my eyes out for Zack. And now I'm absolutely in love with the game. Can't wait for the next unknown journey.

[@jeanmarcodeguzman3307]

This is it, Aerith's theme. The instruments used will give justice to her cutscenes, especially her last one!! I'm crying, I can't wait for the HD remake.

[@butchp87402]

The ability to create games and a storyline such as this is an amazing talent! I'm ready for this game

[@Rithysak101]

13:00 woah. They're living together 😮

[@akiinmoonlight79]

😭it's so cute... i can't

[@Sarah_VVV]

Living in the same building.

[@tintinthomas1674]

Clessie and Claerith fans in shambles

[@AnbuPrincess]

@@tintinthomas1674 It'll become apparent who's in 'shambles' once remake comes out, but have fun with your headcanons.

[@SuzakuX]

Living in the same building, not the same flat.

[@BaristaKofiMensah]

There ain't no gettin' offa this train we on! Hurry up April!

[@andreahueck6207]

Cloud is so cute, I'm glad they are keeping his imperfections. His flaws and trials are what resonated with me as someone how tried hard to be strong in the face of trauma and mental illness.

[@Paul-ke2hg]

I love what they did with cloud here.. it feels like it should!

[@joyc1408]

13:11-...”the scene itself is quite Sweet..” 😆🤗🤭😍 Cloud&Tifa cutscenes!! 👫FFVII Remake!

[@Cybernetic800]

Deeper into Clouds psychology, yes I can wait love this 🔥♥️ the passion they have for this game is there for all to see

[@resolutelament]

I’m so glad they’re focusing on getting Cloud’s personality right and making him a dork!

[@Embreh89]

just finished the game 2 days ago, and i must say: EVERYTHING in this remake about the characters, is made into perfection! originally i wanted to play with japanese synchro, but after hearing the german language i was just shocked, how native it sounds! they really did an awesome job! it has so much depth, at a point i thought they were alive. now THIS how games should been made! SPOILER: they already changed some major stuff from the original. my gut says aerith is not going to die in this remake, which would make many people happy! even if it changes a part from the original story, i would really like to have her until the end of the story.

[@tylerharris9847]

GAME OF THE YEAR!

[@ereoleon]

so they integrated stuff the fans requested? I Guess that means a few Zack moments will be available

[@michaelrobosa146]

That would come later in the game, after the story in Midgar.

[@Crozz22]

@@michaelrobosa146 they probably mixed in elements from later in the original game to balance the expanded story

[@jedahaw]

I sure hope so...

[@sunmoon3942]

@@Crozz22 Zack is a major spoiler.

[@scuppo]

@@sunmoon3942 not really. Esp with that huge spoiler on Cloud's back

[@ty_sylicus]

Wonderful. I'm really enjoying these. FFVIIR is more than just a game, it's a treasure.

[@gorimbaud]

Nojima confirming Cloud is lame and sometimes cringey is the best assurance I could ever ask for about this game. I love Cloud because he's a stoic dweeb.

[@roflguydamnyou5519]

on mark 12:20, if you pay close attention, you can listen to the Kalm Theme 😉

[@yoshishuhaist]

I'm finishing the ps1 game so that I can enter the hype. So far, I'm loving it and the best part for me anyway is the materia system.

[@YunalesckaGames]

I’m crying for this. 💕

[@Luqman899]

I love how they explain it as if its their first time telling the story, those who played the original knows how complex these characters are, especially cloud.. i'm kinda jealous of those playing ff7 for the first time.

[@GreenFlame16]

I'd love to see Tifa in Tekken 7

[@dek094]

Cloud is insecure and has too much ego. Reminds me to a younger version of myself, and probably thats why most teenagers felt identified with him.

[@hubertcumberdale2651]

In real life, young women would be repulsed by his personality. I know I know.... fiction right.

[@cencil6497]

@@hubertcumberdale2651 Young women dig that personality. They don't chase beta males. Cloud is alpha AF..even if he's only putting the alpha mask on.

[@DjVader112]

Cencil money 1st personality 2nd

[@cencil6497]

@@DjVader112 Sounds like you're trying to compensate for lack of personality with that comment. It's better to have both, fyi :)

[@DjVader112]

Cencil I don’t have both so you know fuck me indeed

[@spiridiums]

I am so grateful to everyone at Square for working so diligently to create something faithful to their own vision, while still keeping in mind things that fans of the original enjoyed the most. I'm not normally a fan of remakes, because they usually lose the spirit of the original, but I am beyond excited for Remake.

[@S34Mii]

Whatever you guys do, please so NOT delay this game again! The wait has been long enough! Arigato!

[@aun1426]

It's been out to print last week or a week earlier. It's coming out on the 10th. Whether it'll arrive at your home at the 10th depends on your postal service.

[@S34Mii]

@@aun1426 Glad to hear it! Although I prefer physical, I'm just going to buy this 1 digital to avoid all the hassle that could be caused by the current pandemic. I recommend that for the commenter above me as well.

[@androyus]

I mean, they call it the slums but Cloud, Tifa, Aerith (& even Jessie) who live there look beautiful & cleaner than most supermodels in our world XD

[@LordEvrey]

Joke's on you with dirt-faced Aerith in today's new clips. =) But true.

[@androyus]

@@LordEvrey That's the usual anime-dirt whenever a character is running into trouble, not everyday-dirt XD

[@BaristaKofiMensah]

Gives us something to look forward to during these testing times 😄

[@AliHamza-sv4ni]

Bro you're chilling in your room, what test

[@BaristaKofiMensah]

I mean the whole world haha but i understand what you are saying.

[@XBusterZero]

I heard "Ahead on our way!" :D. Man, I love these in-depth episodes. Good stuff!

[@LightLunas]

This made me very happy, especially the part where they talked about Cloud's character! It really gives me a lot of hope that they'll do him justice in this game! Can't wait to see how it actually works out!

[@HijosDeMexico]

12:55 you can hear Kalm’s theme! I’m really wondering if the game is going to finish with Nibelheim fake flashback 🤔🤔🤔

[@LordEvrey]

Very unlikely. The flashback would be an amazing and way too perfect opening for part 2, with the real Nibelheim being the perfect book ending. On the same note I expect a part 3 starting after Nibelheim, ending at the North Cave when Sephiroth and Weapon awake. And then the rest in a part 4. If you lay out the story bits of the original, these make for pretty good and very thematic slices. Part 1 exploring the present, who's who, what's what. Part 2 exploring the past, aka. the why's why. Part 3 chases Jenova and Shin-Ra around, exploring the world beyond civilisation, and diggin' a bit in Wutai. Part 4 is fixing the world, revisiting all the places, concluding all narrative threads bit by bit.

[@cloudkira15]

I am guessing its a music collection for the jukebox

[@teemuvaliheikki9569]

Chills. I have them :D

[@jeandannemann]

I'm actually look forward to seeing how they depicted Caith Sith.. I just finished playing it again after 20 years had completely forgot about the plot twists about it

[@69inbed]

I almost tear up with the music. Nostalgic asf!!

[@solidskullz5736]

Its so nice to hear about the development and how much work is being put into this

[@beechwoodbandit8680]

Did anyone else notice the Kalm Theme "Ahead on our way"!!

[@Micca_]

❤️ There is nothing like final fantasy VII. Unbelievable good and still in my mind like I’ve played it just a few hours ago. ❤️

[@dibdug32]

::bursts into tears:: I just love you all so much 😭😭😭

[@kennethbrowning7108]

I saw the title and literally thought they’re showing things for the second episode already!? Hahah the joke’s on me XD

[@charlulu167]

Love you ff family and thank you square enix for this masterpiece.

[@RebelReign]

Ifucking love these guys hearing them speak leave no reason to wonder why vii was so good in the first place

[@inajai6422]

Seeing how much love and care they put into this remake.. it made me a bit emotional! 😢 Thank you team for working so hard, it looks awesome so far!