After becoming pretty frustrated with all the Twitch VOD playthroughs of this, where people give 90% of their attention to chat, talk through the cutscenes, and rush through the game, I'm so happy to have found this one. You really give the game the attention it deserves and I'm so here for it. Thank you!
It's nice to see a UA-camr that soaks in and appreciates every little detail rather than rush through, since the developers spent a lot of time crafting everything you see.
Yes, Cloud leveled up from level 6 to 7 in the very first fight of the OG as well. Even better, Cloud started with Lighting and ice materia equipped. Both of them are things that also come from clouds.
1:29:46 The materia showing in your weapon was something that I always dreamed of seeing as a child. It seems like such a little thing, a small detail that I never thought would be explored, absent in all the FF7 media that came out over the years. Boy was I blown away that it was included in this game. It was like the devs heard a little boy's wish and granted it. Among many other things this wonderful game does, it's still this small detail that gets me.
Finally! It's weird since I hardly watch any let's plays nowadays but I've honestly watched through a ton of your stuff so far (Hollow Knight, Outer Wilds, Subnautica, and most recently Undertale and Cuphead) . You just have a certain energy of fun and wholesome yet really skilful and knowledgable when it comes to the games you play + how you pay attention and appreciate the little things is a joy to see. I'm really excited to see you play this game, it's one of my favorites and I think you'll love it as well. The characters, the gameplay and the music are some of the best in any game ever.
You're on a roll picking all my favorite games. FF7 OG and especially Remake are LEGENDARILY good. So hyped to watch you play! 🤩🤩 EDIT: Please, BY ALL MEANS, take time to stare at the game environments and revel in them. That's one of the things I love most about your playthroughs!
2:19:06 that’s so funny you say that because in the original game you could give the flower to Marlene! So excited to watch this journey you are about to have!
OMG I LOVE THAT YOU'RE PLAYING THIS, YOU'RE ON A WAVE OF GOOD GAMES RIGHT NOW, now, just a small tip because it's a common misconception, evading doesn't give you invulnerable frames, if the animation hits you in any way it will give you damage, it's better to defend to reduce damage and build ATB
This is the playthrough Square Enix was hoping for. Taking in every last sight and sound while progressing through the story. It's so cool that they poured so much detail into the game's atmosphere.
Don't rely on rolling, there are no I-frames. The dance in this game comes from blocking and switching characters for different situations and using ATB charges effectively.
Happy you're playing this! One of my favourite games with one of my favourite soundtracks! Hope you're having lots of fun with it! I'm excited to watch you experience it! 🥳 You're doing great so far! The combat is a lot at the start until you get the hang of it.
Its fun watching you younger people play this game. But this game hits much harder for those of us who were there in 1997 when the original came out. The amount of love and care they put into this is amazing.
When this popped up in my recommended section i was stunned by excitement. This is one of my favourite games, and it fits you very well, so i am very excited. Great jacket, Princess Mononoke is my favourite film. The music is super importaint for the game design of this game, surely you understand why and how but this one of those games in which the music is as importaint as visuals. So seeing poor graphics doesn't even get picked up by my brain because of the greatness of this game, its phenomenal, just as an example. The music is, and has been, Classical and Heavy Metal inspired and can actually be found very similarly in songs of these two genres. I listen to the music on spotify and its a great example for how majestic this game is that its experience is equivalent to the best Heavy Metal songs.
I've never played this game but it looks so cool and fun.You're right, the music is great. Take however long you want to admire the view, I like this as well. I'm so excited to see more of FF7.
1:30:40 yes, each mainline FF game is a self contained story with it's own lore, but there have been some sequels to some final fantasy entries, but they've been treated more like spin-offs for the most part. In the case of FFVII Remake, they are remaking the game not only through a gameplay and visuals, but also some story beats. The original game was so huge at the time that the physical edition released with 3 disks. You can say that the remake is treating each disk as an individual game, but it will tell eventually the whole story in a trilogy
One of the differences in this remake that I enjoy are the story beats they added for the core Avalanche group, Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge. It really added to their characterization and made them more memorable.
Hey Amber, good to see you're doing this game now. I just wnt to say that you're doing really doing well with the combat. You did even 1-tried the first boss. You were way better than me when I first played it, you know. So, yeah, keep up the good work and enjoy the fun :)
This game has one of the most iconic intros ever made! And that character (Cloud) introduction? Bald! Awesome game, great story, epic music and battles, brilliant voice actors!
Love to see you playing this awesome game! A little hint on materia : if you put a fire materia in an armour slot, it'll give you protection against fire, for example. The connected slots in weapons is to create unique combos for instance, the most useful one is combining "Magnify" and "Cure" to heal everyone! Good luck on your playthrough, looking forward for the next video :)
omg thank you! lol i've watched some many of these playthroughs, but you're pretty much the ONLY one to realize that you need to use the thrust move when an enemy is pressured... Cant wait for the rest of the playthrough!
Ive finally decided to start playing through this as well, it's been sitting on my account forever. As someone who played the original when it came out, it's still incredible to see this in action - with the real time graphics light years ahead of the pre-rendered cutscenes of the day. Sometimes it's really wild being an OG, and seeing how far games have come. It's also wild how embedded in my psyche the music is.
I was thinking of playing this again before Rebirth comes out, but I think I might just watch your play-through instead. Lately you've played a few games that I just haven't been all that interested in, so I haven't been around. But, man, I've missed your Let's Plays! Your constant rambling is so lovely and relaxing, and when you get excited about stuff, like the lighting and characters, etc., I feel it right along with you! Thank you, Amber! I watched a play-through of this game by @StrangeRebelGaming, aka, Briana White, the Voice Actress of Aerith, (the flower girl), and it was so fun to see her react to her own character and the game in it's whole! She truly is as lovely as her character in this game! If you get time later, I recommend watching her play it!
Very happy to see you start this one. I'm always impressed by your attention to detail - you're picking up on a lot of subtext that's extremely easy to miss if you don't already know the story, like Tifa being confused by Cloud's reply. Re: Cross-Slash, the reason it says it makes an "ominous symbol" is that it literally spells out the kanji for bad luck/misfortune, and its Japanese name translates to something like "misfortune slash." In the original game it paralyzed the enemy in addition to doing damage, hence the name.
OMG ❤ You can't imagine how beautiful you have made my Sunday that you finally play this amazing masterpiece. You and your perception for details 😊 You will gonna love this game and I can't wait for your reactions and comments on it. ❤
You did so well on the first boss!!❤❤ I hope you enjoyed this first video because I think you would enjoy the gameplay even more if you really get into it👍🎮💯
1:30:31 Yes, mainline "numbered" FF games are all separate. And yes, a couple of them have proper sequels. FF7 original was a 3 disc game back in 1997, and according to Square Enix, this Remake project was so large that they decided to split it into multiple games. Only about a year and a half ago announcing that the project will be 3 games, as 2 games was the other option.
i really really like how attentive you are to the narrative! I'm really enjoying your thoughts on the game, especially as someone who has not played the entire original game! it's really cool to see what conclusions you're drawing from what you're being shown!!
It's so great to see you play THE RPG game of my youth! Like you I got really emotional during the opening. The visuals, the music, the memory kicking in, the developers did a great job. Looking forward to the future episodes!
Damn, Amber, you are killing it with the awesome content! You are almost all I watch on youtube lately, love your personality, the way you play and how much appreciation you show for the games.
Nice surprise to see this pop up in my feed and perfect timing ahead of FF7 Rebirth! The combat can take a bit of getting used to, but once you have the hang of it and are firing on all cylinders switching between characters and popping off abilities, it's genuinely one of the best systems there is. And that combined with the soundtrack makes for some really intense and exciting battles. Looking forward to the rest of the playthrough!
Yes! This is just what I needed to hype me up for the sequel. This game actually got me back into learning piano in 2020, and probably again this year. It's fun to see how the games evolve through the series, and the music always delivers.
@@colinnixon7739 turns out the implications are they both play prior to finding Aerith. In remake it plays moments before they first meet, in rebirth it plays moments before he defies her fate. We'll likely see it again in part 3.
Never apologize for enjoying something. As a fan of of the game, I appreciate your appreciation for all the crazy details they worked on. Take your time. And take it all in. It will only benefit your experience.
Ahhhhhh i am living for this! i hope you like this game, I'm fully obsessed. The amount of love and care in this game is so wonderful and i love how it resolves
FFXIII (13) had two sequels, and they weren't just 'parts' to an existing game/remake: FFXIII-2 and Lightning Returns (aka 'FFXIII-3'). FFVII (7) has also had several stories taking place before or after it, in the 2000s, called the Compilation of FFVII. A prequel mobile game, prequel PSP (recently remade) game, a sequel movie, a sequel PS2 game. Now we're into 'Remake' trilogy. Besides that there's a couple shorter examples. FFX (10) has a sequel FFX-2. FFIV (4) had 2 expansion/sequels kind of. FFXII (12) is in an existing setting from 1990's Final Fantasy Tactics, and it has a handheld small sequel. FFXI (11) and XIV (14) are MMORPGs with several expansions.
Love this game. It's really difficult to understand the combat. They throw so much at you so quick, but at some point, it really starts to click. Little tip: There is no shame in opening the commands or magic menu, taking assessment of the situation (while in slow mo), and figuring out your next 5 steps to get it under control. You're doing great!
I've actually just watched someone else's playthrough after doing my own, but I loved your Resident Evil and Underworld playthroughs so much, I'm happy to stick around for this playthrough as well. I can't put to words how hyped I am for Rebirth to drop later this month. With the FF7 remake project and all the RE remakes, I'm reliving my youth and the music alone makes my nostalgia go bonkers! Hope you enjoy the rest of the game! 😄
If you’re worried about missing things, rest easy: there’s a “Chapter Select” feature you’ll get after the credits that’ll allow you to hop back around through the game, get things you missed, and even play on Hard Mode. I know there’s a couple bits around the middle of the game that rely a lot on your choices, which really encourages using the chapter select to see how things might go a little differently there…
This game is sooo good, so many highlights to look forward to. The music is especially great from start to finish. So I know you're way further now and have about a billion tips already, but I'll throw some out there anyway. You will want to get used to guarding and tanking damage. It's counterintuitive after playing dark souls but rolling really won't be as helpful here, though it does have its uses. Enemies will mostly target your active character. You can use that to get some heat off of whoever needs a heal. Your inactive characters will only basic attack, guard and dodge. No ATB moves, no triangle moves. They're pretty good at it too, but their ATB charges VERY slowly. Your active character gains ATB pretty fast, so constantly switch to whoever needs it most while issuing commands to the other two. Basically ATB ATB ATB. Most importantly, enjoy the game! 😊
All the mainline releases are different universes (FF 1 through 16 are 16 different worlds) but there have been a couple of repeats through side games and sequels. FF6 had "The After Years" an episodic sequel. FF7 had a compilation consisting of a movie "Advent Children", "Dirge of Cerberus" (a shooter) and "Crisis Core" (a PSP prequel) FF10 had "X-2" (Ten Two) FF Tactics shared a world with one of the FF MMOs (FF14 I believe?) FF12 had "Revenant Wings" FF13 had two sequels "XIII-2" and "Lightning Returns" Additionally, FF9 was an homage to the pre-FF7 games, having many visual similarities, and though still separate worlds, FF1 through 3 were pretty much graphically identical. Also, Chocobos and often moogles (or Mogs) are present among all the games. Fun fact: The numbering for FF was tumultuous through localization. 1-3 were considered too similar for Western audiences, so they only released the first one here on the NES. What was FF2 for us was Japan's FF4, and our FF3 was their FF6. Suffice to say, when FF7 came out, many English speakers were like "Huh? What happened to 4-6??" Even more fun fact: The original Final Fantasy was named so because it was Squaresoft's (the company that eventually merged with Enix, making SquareEnix) last ditch effort to not go bankrupt. I think it succeeded.
As a quick rule for enemy vulnerabilities humans like soldiers are weak to fire, machines to lightning damage. You'll find an effective way to learn target weaknesses a bit later in the story.
This game has been out for over 3 years and I was today years old when I learned that Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, The Office) voices Wedge! Granted, I don’t have a console to play this game on…but still lol
You say you're a slow learner, but you're already better at using the defensive stance and parry than I ever was! A quick tip, make good use of the Assess materia when you get it. You will be able to instantly get an overview of already "assessed" (an ability the materia comes with) enemies by pressing the left bumper button. I didn't know that until after I finished the game, and it's so damn useful. Loving this playthrough thus far!
Awesome, one of my favourite games, the original and the remake and it’s great to relive it; one of my favourite play through as of it was watching the voice actress of Aerith play this game, which was like a cast commentary, and now watching you, a game dev play it will be fantastic to see the game through your artistic eye.
In regards to your question about how different FF games are connected to each other: typically, games with different numbers are not connected to each other, but games with the same number are. Final Fantasy 6 has nothing to do with Final Fantasy 7 for example, other than some general series-wide concepts and mechanics. Different numbered games are different stories in different worlds. However, same numbered games are directly related to each. FF10 has a sequel called FF10-2, and FF13 had two sequels. In this case, there are multiple Final Fantasy 7 games: in addition to the original game from 1997 you've played some of, there is "Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII" from 2006, which is a sequel to FF7, and "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII" from 2007, which is a prequel to FF7. There is also at least one movie, and probably other media around it too. As long as the number is the same, it is set in the same world and typically features at least some of the same characters.
things the game tells you that you WILL forget early on defending charges ATB. Cloud punisher mode defending is a counterattack Cloud punisher mode cancels with a dodge Barret overcharge charges ATB Holding the attack button produces a different attack than mashing for some character. For cloud it works in both punisher and operator mode and they work different from one another. Red ! means dodge
This game was re-made very well. I will say that when I first heard about it being split up, I was very disappointed. Then seeing how well they fleshed out Midgar, the graphics quality, and especially the voice acting really helped to appreciate it more. So stoked you're diving into this world, and hope you enjoy the journey because it's worth it!
This remake is one part of three and from what I understand it is NOT a sequel to the OG as many might have you believe it’s more like a complete version-that doesn’t alienate certain elements that appeared in spin off games, things that integrate into the story were meant to be told more fluidly. It will be in this. That’s how I’m beginning to understand it, most of everything that happens is exactly like in the original. I’m pretty sure, except there are some new elements that changed things. I guess to help tell the story in an objectively better way
Game awards soundtrack of the year 2020. This game has a ridiculously good music. But actually everything about this game is just beautiful in my opinion. I had the time of my life playing it and I hope you will too.
Tips to help you enjoy battles more: 1: Cloud is almost unkillable if you get used to his gameplay. Get close, switch to punisher mash square, dodge to cancel punisher mode & repeat. Cloud can parry any melee in game even on the final boss. Just hold R1 don't worry about timing, it's the easiest parry in the history of gaming lol. If you hold square while in punisher he will stab the ground & activate a "berserk buff" for more damage, then go back to mashing square to enjoy extra damage. Always reach the final hit in combos, they do the most damage with Cloud. 2: All humans are weak to fire. All machines are weak to lightning. Monsters vary between ice, fire, wind. 3: Blocking fills your atb gauge 4: Close combat characters, mash square with them. Long range characters, hold square. 5: Use shortcuts( L1 + Square....etc). You can reassign these. This makes the game seemless no more press x to use abilities. Most importantly enjoy the game!
I think they did a really great job with this remake! It's fun to watch you play through it for the first time. Couple tips about combat: 1. You'll want to get used to issuing commands to your teammates on a regular basis. Any time spent without them doing their specials is kinda just leaving damage on the table. 2. Dodging is often less effective than simply blocking attacks. FF7R does not give any i-frames while dodging, a-la DS2, so you really only want to dodge when trying to evade a big area attack (like the Scorpion's EMP). I noticed you trying to dodge the Scorpion's missiles and eating a lot of damage from them. Hope that helps, looking forward to the next vid! Have a great day!
Great playthrough. Enjoyed seeing certain moments taking you back. Tip, do all the side quests to get all the missable items. Side quests will also fill in lots of backstory details, even if the info doesn't seem relevant at the moment, it will come up later, the details matter. Also, there are some hidden items, so look everywhere. Ciao
My introduction to ff7 and ff8 was the same! My older brother who was 7 years older than me had them on his ps1 and i remember them fondly as it was really the only time we hung out/got along. He would let me watch him play. I didn't get to play myself until I was a bit older but those two games were always special to me. I've now almost platinum remake (just getting one last trophy) in time for Rebirth later this month. I'll be looking forward to seeing how you like Remake :]
I just started this game because I saw this! I've never played a true jrpg before so this is all new to me. Liking it a lot so far, story is cool and the combat is so unique 😊
OMG best gift ever! gonna love seeing you play this and hopefully love it just as much as i do! one of my favorite games ever shared with Zelda since growing up 😇 To answer if the games are connected or not, they are all self-contained, atleast within the numbers. So an example, 13 has 3 games called 13, 13-2 and last one is just called Lightning Returns i think, those share the same story, characters, world etc, then you have 7 which is its own thing and has nothing to do with 13s story and stuff. (i know this was a bad title to pick if you wanna get nitty gritty but hey xd) I love that you pick up all the little things and actually learn and look around, most people miss the bomb explosion and just think its actually Avalanche! Much love!
Spoiler-free thoughts: If you were remembering the summons from another game, I'd guess Final Fantasy VIII. There were also summons in IX, but they were more restricted - only a couple of characters could use them, and one of them didn't turn up until much, much later... Materia are colour-coded to an extent. The green ones (Cure, Fire, Lightning) give access to traditional spells that then cost ATB and MP to cast. Purple ones (Deadly Dodge, HP Up) have passive/triggered effects that don't require ATB nor MP to take effect. Other colours offer different types of effect, but I said "spoiler-free"... When the trooper said "I know that..." he could have been talking about Cloud, but my guess would be that he was talking about the Buster Sword, Cloud's iconic weapon, which is even more distinctive than his spiky hairdo. For the most part, each Final Fantasy game is entirely stand-alone, though there are recurring elements, both mechanically and in terms of elements of the setting. For example, Moogles and Chocobos turn up in most of the games. There's also usually a character named Cid for some reason. There are also occasional hints at a given game possibly being more connected with other games. For example, the Final Fantasy Tactics games are set in Ivalice, which is also the setting for Final Fantasy XII. Other connections are hidden as easter eggs, so I won't go into them here. And then there are a few direct sequels. Final Fantasy X-2 is, as you might guess from the name, the direct sequel to Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XII. Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII are direct sequels to Final Fantasy XIII. There are also a whole bunch of games and other media associated with Final Fantasy VII, with the movie Advent Children being a direct sequel, the game Dirge of Cerberus being a spin-off set after the events of VII, and several games being prequels, or at least set before FFVII proper. And then there are the Dissidia titles, where the plot involves characters from different Final Fantasy games being plucked from their native settings. Final Fantasy XIV isn't directly linked to any other Final Fantasy games, but various expansions and parts of the world are set in places that aren't exactly what was in other games, but are strongly reminiscent, particularly if you don't pay too much attention to the precise details - things don't line up perfectly, but they get pretty close. And then there's the Kingdom Hearts series, where a number of characters share names, appearances, and general character traits with characters from several Final Fantasy games, though their histories are changed in order to fit into the KH lore... So, yeah, Final Fantasy games are mostly independent, but things get a bit fuzzy in places, and there are some clear exceptions.
Ooooo what a treat! Saw your Subnautica play through and really enjoyed it. You have a very nice voice. It's very soothing :) Looking forward to the rest of the play through!
Hola Symbalily conoci tu canal por Subnautica, muy emocionado al ver que estas jugando Final Fantasy VII, no te preocupes por jugar lento y con calma no es para nada aburrido, espero acompañarte a lo largo de esta aventura
Really looking forward to watching you experience this fantastic game and don't worry so much about how you are playing because you already doing a great job
Amber, you gem! Checked YT and saw this video just before midnight -> forget about sleeping 😂. And, of course, it was a time well spent - as always with your videos. You did really great, especially considering how different (and not at all easy) this game is from the other games you are used to play. With all the excitement and stress I think you lost may be only three treasure chests, and not the most important ones at that - I am sure you noticed them later while editing. One tip: please, do not hurry, play as you usually do - methodically checking every corner and checking every NPC. There are lots of hidden things and also some side-lore from conversations you hear around you. You rushed a bit through the sector 8, but that was OK with all the things happening around, and you being still unaccustomed to the environment, but in future - just play as you usually do, taking your time to stop and look around as much as you want. This is one of the games where all the little details (and there are many of them including characters' body language) add to the whole story, and - being thorough is also the hallmark and quality sign of your play-throughs. Moreover it might be interesting also from your game dev's point of view, and I (and not only me) would like to hear more of that professional opinion too. Cheers!
OOOH This game is SO GOOD! Don't worry about the combat, you'll get it with practice. It's like nothing else I've ever done, but really fun once you get it. Story and characters are great too. Can't wait!
The best early game thing to do, is to practice switching between characters frequently. You will get the most out of charging up multiple atb at once, then cycling through abilities.
Hey Amber! Great video as always! To answer your question about the games being connected. No they are all self-contained. However, the scope of this FF7 remake is so large that they made the decision to split the story into three parts. So this game that you're playing is only a portion of the original game that was greatly expanded to be its own game if that makes sense.
You are in for a ride! And don't worry about stopping to admire the art it is the reason why we watch you (at least I do) Also if this is the intergrade version you will probably have some DLC accesories and summons! You will have to claim them first in the menu. Whether you decide to use them or not is up to you of course!
Hey Amber, love the let's plays on your channel and I'm exited for this one. I just want to tell you that I appreciate the intros you do and I'm jealous of your jacket
After becoming pretty frustrated with all the Twitch VOD playthroughs of this, where people give 90% of their attention to chat, talk through the cutscenes, and rush through the game, I'm so happy to have found this one. You really give the game the attention it deserves and I'm so here for it. Thank you!
Just got here after going through the same problem lol
"I remember him, I remember his bangs."
Sephiroth would like to have a word about his legacy. 😂
This game is so cool, wishing you a good time
Thank you so much Daniel! Not as cool as playing it in the Tower of London ey hahaha
Nice to see you here!!
It's nice to see a UA-camr that soaks in and appreciates every little detail rather than rush through, since the developers spent a lot of time crafting everything you see.
ditto
It's because she's a dev too ♥
Yeah!!
Yes, Cloud leveled up from level 6 to 7 in the very first fight of the OG as well.
Even better, Cloud started with Lighting and ice materia equipped. Both of them are things that also come from clouds.
Indeed!
Omg Lightning came from Cloud? She is his daughter?? 😮😳
@@gemgem-hl7ii Tetsuya Nomura was actually asked to make a female Cloud when making Lightning. He said he actually used Cloud as a base for her.
The voice acting is, and the actors they found to do it are spot on PERFECT. It gets me every time.
For everyone but the children.
@@NightChime
Haha, true!
I should have specified: the main character's voices!
Thank you for sharing my LoFi cover in your intro ❤,
FF7 is such an amazing experience! I
hope to catch you next time you play.
Love the jacket too!
It was really good! I'll check out your other stuff
You did a great job!
1:29:46 The materia showing in your weapon was something that I always dreamed of seeing as a child. It seems like such a little thing, a small detail that I never thought would be explored, absent in all the FF7 media that came out over the years. Boy was I blown away that it was included in this game. It was like the devs heard a little boy's wish and granted it. Among many other things this wonderful game does, it's still this small detail that gets me.
Finally! It's weird since I hardly watch any let's plays nowadays but I've honestly watched through a ton of your stuff so far (Hollow Knight, Outer Wilds, Subnautica, and most recently Undertale and Cuphead) . You just have a certain energy of fun and wholesome yet really skilful and knowledgable when it comes to the games you play + how you pay attention and appreciate the little things is a joy to see. I'm really excited to see you play this game, it's one of my favorites and I think you'll love it as well. The characters, the gameplay and the music are some of the best in any game ever.
You're on a roll picking all my favorite games. FF7 OG and especially Remake are LEGENDARILY good. So hyped to watch you play! 🤩🤩
EDIT: Please, BY ALL MEANS, take time to stare at the game environments and revel in them. That's one of the things I love most about your playthroughs!
Let's go!!
2:19:06 that’s so funny you say that because in the original game you could give the flower to Marlene! So excited to watch this journey you are about to have!
OMG I LOVE THAT YOU'RE PLAYING THIS, YOU'RE ON A WAVE OF GOOD GAMES RIGHT NOW, now, just a small tip because it's a common misconception, evading doesn't give you invulnerable frames, if the animation hits you in any way it will give you damage, it's better to defend to reduce damage and build ATB
This is the playthrough Square Enix was hoping for. Taking in every last sight and sound while progressing through the story. It's so cool that they poured so much detail into the game's atmosphere.
Don't rely on rolling, there are no I-frames. The dance in this game comes from blocking and switching characters for different situations and using ATB charges effectively.
Happy you're playing this! One of my favourite games with one of my favourite soundtracks! Hope you're having lots of fun with it! I'm excited to watch you experience it! 🥳
You're doing great so far! The combat is a lot at the start until you get the hang of it.
Its fun watching you younger people play this game. But this game hits much harder for those of us who were there in 1997 when the original came out. The amount of love and care they put into this is amazing.
Oh my god, this is GOLD! I was coming to suggest this game to you and next thing I know you're already playing it LOL, what a pleasant surprise!
That intro gets me emotional every time, especially with the remastered soundtrack, its so epic!
An iconic intro!
Let's go! 14 days for the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch!
Well this is my Sunday night sorted! Ff7 was one of the first games I ever remember playing. They've done such a good job with the remake! 😊
When this popped up in my recommended section i was stunned by excitement. This is one of my favourite games, and it fits you very well, so i am very excited. Great jacket, Princess Mononoke is my favourite film. The music is super importaint for the game design of this game, surely you understand why and how but this one of those games in which the music is as importaint as visuals. So seeing poor graphics doesn't even get picked up by my brain because of the greatness of this game, its phenomenal, just as an example. The music is, and has been, Classical and Heavy Metal inspired and can actually be found very similarly in songs of these two genres. I listen to the music on spotify and its a great example for how majestic this game is that its experience is equivalent to the best Heavy Metal songs.
I've never played this game but it looks so cool and fun.You're right, the music is great. Take however long you want to admire the view, I like this as well. I'm so excited to see more of FF7.
1:30:40 yes, each mainline FF game is a self contained story with it's own lore, but there have been some sequels to some final fantasy entries, but they've been treated more like spin-offs for the most part. In the case of FFVII Remake, they are remaking the game not only through a gameplay and visuals, but also some story beats. The original game was so huge at the time that the physical edition released with 3 disks. You can say that the remake is treating each disk as an individual game, but it will tell eventually the whole story in a trilogy
One of the differences in this remake that I enjoy are the story beats they added for the core Avalanche group, Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge. It really added to their characterization and made them more memorable.
Hey Amber, good to see you're doing this game now. I just wnt to say that you're doing really doing well with the combat. You did even 1-tried the first boss. You were way better than me when I first played it, you know. So, yeah, keep up the good work and enjoy the fun :)
You’re going to love this one Amber,so fun to watch your first Final Fantasy experience
This game has one of the most iconic intros ever made! And that character (Cloud) introduction? Bald! Awesome game, great story, epic music and battles, brilliant voice actors!
Love to see you playing this awesome game! A little hint on materia : if you put a fire materia in an armour slot, it'll give you protection against fire, for example. The connected slots in weapons is to create unique combos for instance, the most useful one is combining "Magnify" and "Cure" to heal everyone! Good luck on your playthrough, looking forward for the next video :)
omg thank you! lol i've watched some many of these playthroughs, but you're pretty much the ONLY one to realize that you need to use the thrust move when an enemy is pressured...
Cant wait for the rest of the playthrough!
Ive finally decided to start playing through this as well, it's been sitting on my account forever.
As someone who played the original when it came out, it's still incredible to see this in action - with the real time graphics light years ahead of the pre-rendered cutscenes of the day.
Sometimes it's really wild being an OG, and seeing how far games have come.
It's also wild how embedded in my psyche the music is.
I was thinking of playing this again before Rebirth comes out, but I think I might just watch your play-through instead. Lately you've played a few games that I just haven't been all that interested in, so I haven't been around. But, man, I've missed your Let's Plays! Your constant rambling is so lovely and relaxing, and when you get excited about stuff, like the lighting and characters, etc., I feel it right along with you! Thank you, Amber!
I watched a play-through of this game by @StrangeRebelGaming, aka, Briana White, the Voice Actress of Aerith, (the flower girl), and it was so fun to see her react to her own character and the game in it's whole! She truly is as lovely as her character in this game! If you get time later, I recommend watching her play it!
Very happy to see you start this one. I'm always impressed by your attention to detail - you're picking up on a lot of subtext that's extremely easy to miss if you don't already know the story, like Tifa being confused by Cloud's reply.
Re: Cross-Slash, the reason it says it makes an "ominous symbol" is that it literally spells out the kanji for bad luck/misfortune, and its Japanese name translates to something like "misfortune slash." In the original game it paralyzed the enemy in addition to doing damage, hence the name.
OMG ❤ You can't imagine how beautiful you have made my Sunday that you finally play this amazing masterpiece. You and your perception for details 😊 You will gonna love this game and I can't wait for your reactions and comments on it. ❤
You did so well on the first boss!!❤❤ I hope you enjoyed this first video because I think you would enjoy the gameplay even more if you really get into it👍🎮💯
Sym.... I've been waiting for you to play this since you started this endeavor. Let's goooooo!!!
1:30:31 Yes, mainline "numbered" FF games are all separate. And yes, a couple of them have proper sequels. FF7 original was a 3 disc game back in 1997, and according to Square Enix, this Remake project was so large that they decided to split it into multiple games. Only about a year and a half ago announcing that the project will be 3 games, as 2 games was the other option.
i really really like how attentive you are to the narrative! I'm really enjoying your thoughts on the game, especially as someone who has not played the entire original game! it's really cool to see what conclusions you're drawing from what you're being shown!!
I Love the way you play games!
You have a great combination of intuition and determination! Really looking forward to this playthrough!
It's so great to see you play THE RPG game of my youth! Like you I got really emotional during the opening. The visuals, the music, the memory kicking in, the developers did a great job. Looking forward to the future episodes!
I love how you're unlocking core memories along the way, right beside Cloud.
Damn, Amber, you are killing it with the awesome content! You are almost all I watch on youtube lately, love your personality, the way you play and how much appreciation you show for the games.
Nice surprise to see this pop up in my feed and perfect timing ahead of FF7 Rebirth!
The combat can take a bit of getting used to, but once you have the hang of it and are firing on all cylinders switching between characters and popping off abilities, it's genuinely one of the best systems there is. And that combined with the soundtrack makes for some really intense and exciting battles.
Looking forward to the rest of the playthrough!
Yes! This is just what I needed to hype me up for the sequel. This game actually got me back into learning piano in 2020, and probably again this year. It's fun to see how the games evolve through the series, and the music always delivers.
1:30:00 this music is from Advent Children. I wonder what the implications are of that 🤔
Nothing. It plays in rebirth as well.
@@colinnixon7739 turns out the implications are they both play prior to finding Aerith. In remake it plays moments before they first meet, in rebirth it plays moments before he defies her fate.
We'll likely see it again in part 3.
Never apologize for enjoying something. As a fan of of the game, I appreciate your appreciation for all the crazy details they worked on. Take your time. And take it all in. It will only benefit your experience.
"law abiding, really?"
Symbalily *looks confused* "why did she say that?"
Do you NOT see this man has a gatling gun for an arm?!?
The games music and story is god tier, your going to love this game and its characters
Ahhhhhh i am living for this! i hope you like this game, I'm fully obsessed. The amount of love and care in this game is so wonderful and i love how it resolves
You are playing so many BANGERS lately!
Literaly at 00:00:01 time of gameplay, "This is one of my favorite tracks".
FFXIII (13) had two sequels, and they weren't just 'parts' to an existing game/remake: FFXIII-2 and Lightning Returns (aka 'FFXIII-3').
FFVII (7) has also had several stories taking place before or after it, in the 2000s, called the Compilation of FFVII. A prequel mobile game, prequel PSP (recently remade) game, a sequel movie, a sequel PS2 game. Now we're into 'Remake' trilogy.
Besides that there's a couple shorter examples. FFX (10) has a sequel FFX-2. FFIV (4) had 2 expansion/sequels kind of. FFXII (12) is in an existing setting from 1990's Final Fantasy Tactics, and it has a handheld small sequel. FFXI (11) and XIV (14) are MMORPGs with several expansions.
The unintentional bullet dodge by Cloud during the 2nd battle was awesome 😊
How are you picking all my favourite games? Get out of my head
Rebirth comes out this month thats why!
Love this game. It's really difficult to understand the combat. They throw so much at you so quick, but at some point, it really starts to click. Little tip: There is no shame in opening the commands or magic menu, taking assessment of the situation (while in slow mo), and figuring out your next 5 steps to get it under control. You're doing great!
There is a powerful magnet on his back for the sword.
I've actually just watched someone else's playthrough after doing my own, but I loved your Resident Evil and Underworld playthroughs so much, I'm happy to stick around for this playthrough as well. I can't put to words how hyped I am for Rebirth to drop later this month. With the FF7 remake project and all the RE remakes, I'm reliving my youth and the music alone makes my nostalgia go bonkers! Hope you enjoy the rest of the game! 😄
If you’re worried about missing things, rest easy: there’s a “Chapter Select” feature you’ll get after the credits that’ll allow you to hop back around through the game, get things you missed, and even play on Hard Mode. I know there’s a couple bits around the middle of the game that rely a lot on your choices, which really encourages using the chapter select to see how things might go a little differently there…
This game is sooo good, so many highlights to look forward to. The music is especially great from start to finish.
So I know you're way further now and have about a billion tips already, but I'll throw some out there anyway.
You will want to get used to guarding and tanking damage. It's counterintuitive after playing dark souls but rolling really won't be as helpful here, though it does have its uses.
Enemies will mostly target your active character. You can use that to get some heat off of whoever needs a heal.
Your inactive characters will only basic attack, guard and dodge. No ATB moves, no triangle moves. They're pretty good at it too, but their ATB charges VERY slowly.
Your active character gains ATB pretty fast, so constantly switch to whoever needs it most while issuing commands to the other two.
Basically ATB ATB ATB.
Most importantly, enjoy the game! 😊
All the mainline releases are different universes (FF 1 through 16 are 16 different worlds) but there have been a couple of repeats through side games and sequels.
FF6 had "The After Years" an episodic sequel.
FF7 had a compilation consisting of a movie "Advent Children", "Dirge of Cerberus" (a shooter) and "Crisis Core" (a PSP prequel)
FF10 had "X-2" (Ten Two)
FF Tactics shared a world with one of the FF MMOs (FF14 I believe?)
FF12 had "Revenant Wings"
FF13 had two sequels "XIII-2" and "Lightning Returns"
Additionally, FF9 was an homage to the pre-FF7 games, having many visual similarities, and though still separate worlds, FF1 through 3 were pretty much graphically identical. Also, Chocobos and often moogles (or Mogs) are present among all the games.
Fun fact: The numbering for FF was tumultuous through localization. 1-3 were considered too similar for Western audiences, so they only released the first one here on the NES. What was FF2 for us was Japan's FF4, and our FF3 was their FF6. Suffice to say, when FF7 came out, many English speakers were like "Huh? What happened to 4-6??"
Even more fun fact: The original Final Fantasy was named so because it was Squaresoft's (the company that eventually merged with Enix, making SquareEnix) last ditch effort to not go bankrupt. I think it succeeded.
As a quick rule for enemy vulnerabilities humans like soldiers are weak to fire, machines to lightning damage. You'll find an effective way to learn target weaknesses a bit later in the story.
This game has been out for over 3 years and I was today years old when I learned that Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, The Office) voices Wedge! Granted, I don’t have a console to play this game on…but still lol
Wow she actually is using the combat mechanics and using punisher mode to counter! Great job you picked up combat faster than most!
You say you're a slow learner, but you're already better at using the defensive stance and parry than I ever was! A quick tip, make good use of the Assess materia when you get it. You will be able to instantly get an overview of already "assessed" (an ability the materia comes with) enemies by pressing the left bumper button. I didn't know that until after I finished the game, and it's so damn useful.
Loving this playthrough thus far!
Thank you!
Awesome, one of my favourite games, the original and the remake and it’s great to relive it; one of my favourite play through as of it was watching the voice actress of Aerith play this game, which was like a cast commentary, and now watching you, a game dev play it will be fantastic to see the game through your artistic eye.
In regards to your question about how different FF games are connected to each other: typically, games with different numbers are not connected to each other, but games with the same number are. Final Fantasy 6 has nothing to do with Final Fantasy 7 for example, other than some general series-wide concepts and mechanics. Different numbered games are different stories in different worlds. However, same numbered games are directly related to each. FF10 has a sequel called FF10-2, and FF13 had two sequels. In this case, there are multiple Final Fantasy 7 games: in addition to the original game from 1997 you've played some of, there is "Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII" from 2006, which is a sequel to FF7, and "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII" from 2007, which is a prequel to FF7. There is also at least one movie, and probably other media around it too. As long as the number is the same, it is set in the same world and typically features at least some of the same characters.
things the game tells you that you WILL forget early on
defending charges ATB.
Cloud punisher mode defending is a counterattack
Cloud punisher mode cancels with a dodge
Barret overcharge charges ATB
Holding the attack button produces a different attack than mashing for some character. For cloud it works in both punisher and operator mode and they work different from one another.
Red ! means dodge
You almost got emotional at the opening cinematic just shows how well its directed!!
You did an amazing job with the combat. Another fantastic video! You’re amazing and I love you!❤️💕
This game was re-made very well. I will say that when I first heard about it being split up, I was very disappointed. Then seeing how well they fleshed out Midgar, the graphics quality, and especially the voice acting really helped to appreciate it more. So stoked you're diving into this world, and hope you enjoy the journey because it's worth it!
This remake is one part of three and from what I understand it is NOT a sequel to the OG as many might have you believe it’s more like a complete version-that doesn’t alienate certain elements that appeared in spin off games, things that integrate into the story were meant to be told more fluidly. It will be in this.
That’s how I’m beginning to understand it, most of everything that happens is exactly like in the original. I’m pretty sure, except there are some new elements that changed things. I guess to help tell the story in an objectively better way
Its so satisfying watching someone that have a big brain to figure out things so quickly! good job
Game awards soundtrack of the year 2020. This game has a ridiculously good music. But actually everything about this game is just beautiful in my opinion. I had the time of my life playing it and I hope you will too.
Tips to help you enjoy battles more:
1: Cloud is almost unkillable if you get used to his gameplay. Get close, switch to punisher mash square, dodge to cancel punisher mode & repeat. Cloud can parry any melee in game even on the final boss. Just hold R1 don't worry about timing, it's the easiest parry in the history of gaming lol. If you hold square while in punisher he will stab the ground & activate a "berserk buff" for more damage, then go back to mashing square to enjoy extra damage. Always reach the final hit in combos, they do the most damage with Cloud.
2: All humans are weak to fire. All machines are weak to lightning. Monsters vary between ice, fire, wind.
3: Blocking fills your atb gauge
4: Close combat characters, mash square with them. Long range characters, hold square.
5: Use shortcuts( L1 + Square....etc). You can reassign these. This makes the game seemless no more press x to use abilities.
Most importantly enjoy the game!
I think they did a really great job with this remake! It's fun to watch you play through it for the first time.
Couple tips about combat:
1. You'll want to get used to issuing commands to your teammates on a regular basis. Any time spent without them doing their specials is kinda just leaving damage on the table.
2. Dodging is often less effective than simply blocking attacks. FF7R does not give any i-frames while dodging, a-la DS2, so you really only want to dodge when trying to evade a big area attack (like the Scorpion's EMP). I noticed you trying to dodge the Scorpion's missiles and eating a lot of damage from them.
Hope that helps, looking forward to the next vid!
Have a great day!
i'm so glad you started playing this. i've always adored your playthrough. 8) you're in for a ride.
Great playthrough. Enjoyed seeing certain moments taking you back. Tip, do all the side quests to get all the missable items. Side quests will also fill in lots of backstory details, even if the info doesn't seem relevant at the moment, it will come up later, the details matter. Also, there are some hidden items, so look everywhere. Ciao
My introduction to ff7 and ff8 was the same! My older brother who was 7 years older than me had them on his ps1 and i remember them fondly as it was really the only time we hung out/got along. He would let me watch him play. I didn't get to play myself until I was a bit older but those two games were always special to me. I've now almost platinum remake (just getting one last trophy) in time for Rebirth later this month. I'll be looking forward to seeing how you like Remake :]
I just started this game because I saw this! I've never played a true jrpg before so this is all new to me. Liking it a lot so far, story is cool and the combat is so unique 😊
I'm so happy you're playing this. Can't wait to watch your reactions and insights
OMG best gift ever! gonna love seeing you play this and hopefully love it just as much as i do! one of my favorite games ever shared with Zelda since growing up 😇
To answer if the games are connected or not, they are all self-contained, atleast within the numbers. So an example, 13 has 3 games called 13, 13-2 and last one is just called Lightning Returns i think, those share the same story, characters, world etc, then you have 7 which is its own thing and has nothing to do with 13s story and stuff. (i know this was a bad title to pick if you wanna get nitty gritty but hey xd)
I love that you pick up all the little things and actually learn and look around, most people miss the bomb explosion and just think its actually Avalanche!
Much love!
Spoiler-free thoughts:
If you were remembering the summons from another game, I'd guess Final Fantasy VIII. There were also summons in IX, but they were more restricted - only a couple of characters could use them, and one of them didn't turn up until much, much later...
Materia are colour-coded to an extent. The green ones (Cure, Fire, Lightning) give access to traditional spells that then cost ATB and MP to cast. Purple ones (Deadly Dodge, HP Up) have passive/triggered effects that don't require ATB nor MP to take effect. Other colours offer different types of effect, but I said "spoiler-free"...
When the trooper said "I know that..." he could have been talking about Cloud, but my guess would be that he was talking about the Buster Sword, Cloud's iconic weapon, which is even more distinctive than his spiky hairdo.
For the most part, each Final Fantasy game is entirely stand-alone, though there are recurring elements, both mechanically and in terms of elements of the setting. For example, Moogles and Chocobos turn up in most of the games. There's also usually a character named Cid for some reason. There are also occasional hints at a given game possibly being more connected with other games. For example, the Final Fantasy Tactics games are set in Ivalice, which is also the setting for Final Fantasy XII. Other connections are hidden as easter eggs, so I won't go into them here. And then there are a few direct sequels. Final Fantasy X-2 is, as you might guess from the name, the direct sequel to Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XII. Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII are direct sequels to Final Fantasy XIII. There are also a whole bunch of games and other media associated with Final Fantasy VII, with the movie Advent Children being a direct sequel, the game Dirge of Cerberus being a spin-off set after the events of VII, and several games being prequels, or at least set before FFVII proper.
And then there are the Dissidia titles, where the plot involves characters from different Final Fantasy games being plucked from their native settings. Final Fantasy XIV isn't directly linked to any other Final Fantasy games, but various expansions and parts of the world are set in places that aren't exactly what was in other games, but are strongly reminiscent, particularly if you don't pay too much attention to the precise details - things don't line up perfectly, but they get pretty close. And then there's the Kingdom Hearts series, where a number of characters share names, appearances, and general character traits with characters from several Final Fantasy games, though their histories are changed in order to fit into the KH lore...
So, yeah, Final Fantasy games are mostly independent, but things get a bit fuzzy in places, and there are some clear exceptions.
Ooooo what a treat! Saw your Subnautica play through and really enjoyed it. You have a very nice voice. It's very soothing :) Looking forward to the rest of the play through!
I was waiting for this one. Hope you have lots of fun playing it ❤
Yessss!!! Can't wait for you to play this. Looking forward to your playthrough.
I love this game so much. The opening sequence gives me happy chills every time 😍
50:58 Ok guys just check this out. Barret shooting boss with all these shots around him. Looks sick!
Ooh! I had no idea you gonna play this at all! So excited for this one! You're gonna love it!
Hola Symbalily conoci tu canal por Subnautica, muy emocionado al ver que estas jugando Final Fantasy VII, no te preocupes por jugar lento y con calma no es para nada aburrido, espero acompañarte a lo largo de esta aventura
Awesome first episode! I hope you have a great time with this amazing game.
Really looking forward to watching you experience this fantastic game and don't worry so much about how you are playing because you already doing a great job
Excited to finally see you play this!! I hope you enjoy it
Amber, you gem! Checked YT and saw this video just before midnight -> forget about sleeping 😂. And, of course, it was a time well spent - as always with your videos. You did really great, especially considering how different (and not at all easy) this game is from the other games you are used to play. With all the excitement and stress I think you lost may be only three treasure chests, and not the most important ones at that - I am sure you noticed them later while editing. One tip: please, do not hurry, play as you usually do - methodically checking every corner and checking every NPC. There are lots of hidden things and also some side-lore from conversations you hear around you. You rushed a bit through the sector 8, but that was OK with all the things happening around, and you being still unaccustomed to the environment, but in future - just play as you usually do, taking your time to stop and look around as much as you want. This is one of the games where all the little details (and there are many of them including characters' body language) add to the whole story, and - being thorough is also the hallmark and quality sign of your play-throughs. Moreover it might be interesting also from your game dev's point of view, and I (and not only me) would like to hear more of that professional opinion too. Cheers!
OOOH This game is SO GOOD! Don't worry about the combat, you'll get it with practice. It's like nothing else I've ever done, but really fun once you get it. Story and characters are great too. Can't wait!
The best early game thing to do, is to practice switching between characters frequently. You will get the most out of charging up multiple atb at once, then cycling through abilities.
Thanks for this, Amber! I don't think I'll have the time to play it again myself before Rebirth. 👏👍
Hey Amber! Great video as always! To answer your question about the games being connected. No they are all self-contained. However, the scope of this FF7 remake is so large that they made the decision to split the story into three parts. So this game that you're playing is only a portion of the original game that was greatly expanded to be its own game if that makes sense.
You are in for a ride! And don't worry about stopping to admire the art it is the reason why we watch you (at least I do) Also if this is the intergrade version you will probably have some DLC accesories and summons! You will have to claim them first in the menu. Whether you decide to use them or not is up to you of course!
YES!! I'm unable to get this game and I've been a bit reluctant to watch let's plays, but I can't wait to watch you play it! I'm so excited
Hey Amber, love the let's plays on your channel and I'm exited for this one. I just want to tell you that I appreciate the intros you do and I'm jealous of your jacket
With Rebirth less than a month away i am so very happy that you are playing this and really hope you enjoy it as mush as you did years ago 😊
Ooooh! 😊I am excited to see you playing this. OG FFVII is one of my favorite FF games and I did love the Remake. 😁