Summary
Final Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 has a tall task ahead of it afterFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, both in tying up the trilogy without venturing too far from the original story and somehow at least meeting the high bar set by its predecessor. Both parts of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy released thus far have proven Square Enix knows what it’s doing when it comes to remakes, especially in its willingness to adapt to the expectations and interests of modern audiences. However, with the third part of the trilogy being the epic conclusion toFinal Fantasy 7’s story, it will need to be big, and it will need to be memorable.
Thankfully, the finale of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy is already set up for success, withFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhaving paved the way in its introduction of semi-open-world areas and more belovedFinal Fantasy 7characters for players to control during combat.Final Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 will also be introducing even more playable characters to the roster, and while that is undoubtedly one of its more anticipated features, the nearly overwhelming number of party members could cause some to get overshadowed by others. However, if Part 3 were to implement one simple trick ofFinal Fantasy 7Rebirth, it could avoid that problem altogether.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Should Have Plenty of Split-party Segments
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Will Have Even More Playable Characters
Heading into Part 3 of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy afterFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, there are six playable characters — Cloud, Tifa, Barrett, Red XIII,Cait Sith, and Yuffie. With Cid and Vincent joining the party as playable characters in the next installment, it could lead to some party members getting overshadowed by others. After all, it is fairly easy inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthto find one party setup that works well on a universal level and stick with it. However,Final Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 could borrowFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s strategy of occasionally splitting up the party for a brief sequence to give each character some time in the spotlight and essentially force players to use them.
Split-party Segments in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Would Help Give Each Character the Spotlight
InFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, players are occasionally forced into a corner and have no choice but to play as certain characters or to have a specific party setup throughout the story. In some cases, likewhen Barrett battles Dyne, players are even required to fight challenging bosses with a specific character, even if they haven’t played with that character much before or haven’t equipped them with the best gear available. While some players might cringe at the thought of their freedom being taken away from them in a game like this, it ultimately benefits the whole, as players get the fullFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthexperience by having to learn each character’s strengths and weaknesses firsthand.
Final Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 should adopt this strategy, especially since there are even more characters being added to the playable roster. There will also most likely be a lengthy moment when Cloud is separate from the rest of the group, which would justify playing as another character anyway. However, the mere fact that the party only continues to grow in Part 3 of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogymeans that split-party segments would help diversify the gameplay experience for players, as well as force them to familiarize themselves with other characters that could benefit them in the long run. It seems likely thatFinal Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 will go in this direction, but it’s worth mentioning, as it’s one ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s best features.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
