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Square Enix has released the second part of itsInside Final Fantasy VII Remakedocumentary series, talking to the developers of the highly anticipated RPG and delving into both the psychology and the physical work behind the recreation of one of the most beloved video games of all-time.
The second part specifically focuses onFinal Fantasy VII’sdramatic story and unforgettable cast of characters. Key figures such as director Tetsuya Nomura, producer Yoshinori Kitase, and writer Kazushige Nojima offer their thoughts on legendary protagonists such as Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith, discussing the mindset and motivations of the heroes, as well as the social construct of the dismal world they inhabit.
It goes without saying that these videosare probably best left aloneby those wishing to stay spoiler-free. They contain allusions to events within both the original releaseandthe new title. So perhaps just keep on rolling if you want to go intoFFVII: Remake“blind”. Either way,Inside Final Fantasy VII: Remakeoffers intriguing insight into the realisation of a genuine “happening” in the storied history of video games.
Final Fantasy VII Remakelaunches on PS4 April 10. If you want to check out the action early, then a demo is available to download from the PlayStation Network.
