Official FFVII: Crisis Core Thread!

[nirojan]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b7/Crisis_Core.PNG


Platform : PSP
Release: Late 2006 USA - Yet To Be Announced in Europe - Yet To Be Announced
Genre: Single Player, Action RPG Game!
Developer: Square
Publisher: Square
Confirmed Characters: Cloud(Low Shin-Ra Guard), Zack(High 1st Class Solider) , Sephiroth and Aerith
Director: Hajime Tahata
Producer: Yoshinori Kitase
Character Designer: Tetsuya Nomura
Music: Takeharu Ishimoto



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There is circulation that this game revolves around the animated version of cloud's past-FFVII: Last Order! I will confirm the information to EOFF, as soon as the Producers release information.

The game's tagline is, "A story of three young men and one young woman bound for destiny's core."

There iss some information on the official site (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ccff7/) but unless you know Japanese, it will hard to read the text.

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- is the fourth entry in the critically acclaimed COMPILATION of FINAL FANTASY VII, which spans multiple platforms and delves into the intricate world players first experienced in FFVII.

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- for the PSP™ is an action-RPG revolving around the story of Zack, who had already passed on to the Lifestream in FFVII. The mysteries left behind from FFVII will finally be revealed in this exciting chapter.

CONFIRMED CHARACTERS:

Zack :


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/Zackotwmidgartruck.PNG


(The Scene Where He Dies)
A man who would one day become one of Shin-Ra's strongest 1st Class Soldiers, Zack is from the town of Gongaga. He works hard under his mentor Angeal to raise his position in the army, and is known for being laid back, and a bit of a flirt, extremely kind, loyal, and having superior skills in combat. Despite this, he despises killing, and strives to protect people above all else, and despises those with no regard for life.

Aerith :


The last of the Cetra, Aerith has been pursued by ShinRa's Science Department, and watched by the Turks for some time. She has a relationship with Zack that is mentioned in his final letter to his parents, and she makes a promise to him before he leaves on his final mission.

Angeal :


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c0/Angealcrisiscore.PNG


A respected member of Solider, and mentor to Zack, as well as the owner of the Buster Sword. It is likely that most of the training that Zack receives as well as the techniques he learns are passed down from him.

Cloud :


An MP within the Shin-Ra military, Cloud was unable to make it into Soldier, but became close friends with Zack, and looked up to him and Sephiroth. He accompanies both of them to the fated incident at Nibelheim.

Genesis :


An enigmatic man, connected to the Deepground Soldier, and who's origin lies in an experiment pre-dating (and possibly a prototype for) Sephiroth's. By the time of Final Fantasy VII, all evidence of him has been destroyed and covered up with the exception of 3 brief records.

Sephiroth :


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c1/Zacksephirothtalking.PNG


Shin-Ra's Ultimate Soldier, and a General in the army. He is known as a war hero and highly respected, though he is somewhat of an elitist. Upon uncovering the twisted experiments surrounding his origin, he loses his sanity and disappears at Nibelheim.

Tseng :


A member (and later the head) of the Turks. Tseng was in charge of cleaning up the Nibelheim incident, as well as rescuing and later hunting down Zack and Cloud.




More eXclusive Pictures Are Available Here [Gallery]: Click Here (http://the-magicbox.com/0605/game060524c.shtml)


Some Artconcept Pictures:



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/07/Crisiscoreartwork.PNG

eXclusive INTERVIEW FROM PSP MAGAZINE IN JAPAN!


Dengeki Playstation Interview
Date: 02 Jun 2006
Posted by: X-SOLDIER
Hajime Tabata - FFAgitoXIII and BC's Director
Tetsuya Nomura - FFVersusXIII, AC and KH Series' Director
Motomu Toriyama - FFXIII's Director


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The slogan used for this game is, “A Story of 3 Young Men and a Young Girl”, the girl is Aerith, one of the young men is Zack, then who could the other two be?

Nomura: Right now, it’s still a secret. Though for people who’ve seen the trailer, they probably would’ve guessed it, but still, it’s classified at the moment and I can’t say it.

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Those people who are on the illustration will be the main focus, are they?

Nomura: That’s how it seems.

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Are the characters going to have voices?

Nomura: There will be voices in the game.

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The genre is said to be an ARPG (Action Role-Playing Game), what is it actually [and how does it feel]?

Tabata: The theme [idea] of battle is “a SOLDIER’s battle”. By using the main character Zack, the players are going to experience the action battle abilities of being a SOLDIER.

Nomura: Something unexpected is that, we’ve never had any main character as a SOLDIER until now. In FFVII, [Cloud] is said to be a SOLDIER, but after all, he really wasn’t, he just self proclaimed as one *laughs*. Since it’s the first time we use a SOLDIER as the main character, I think it will let the players understand what it is like to be a SOLDIER.

Toriyama: Something like, “The wage is low” *laughs*.

Nomura: That’s because he hasn’t become a 1st yet *laughs*.

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It seems to have all the traditional action elements in it.

Tabata: Though there are action elements in it, with the wide range of FFVII fans [we have], it is going to be a system [game] that everyone can play [regardless of the genre they are used to].

Nomura: The entrance of this game is really broad, players from different ages will be able to enjoy it. Since it’s on PSP, if we have scenes with a lot of intensive fighting, it will cause the screen to be harder to see. Because of that, we didn’t request any difficult action.

Tabata: The game isn’t hard, it’s fun, but in order to really engage [dive] in the battle, SOLDIER’s knowledge and a certain ability must be taken account in the system.

Nomura: For example, although the Limit Break in FFVII can be seen in the game, in reality, you can’t really attach a person with a limit gauge. That same principle is going to be seen and applied for SOLDIER’s ability in CC.

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[sephiroth45]

Thx for the info.
but the trailer is jus all cartoon clips from the last order. Can you confirm that this is a game?

[Ballistix Man]

It is a game. It is planned for the PSP. It will revolve around Zack. The outfit Aerith wears in KH2 is her outfit for this game.

[sephiroth45]

Ohh it is. well its just that the trailer was all in cartoon format. thats all. thx.

[DudeSon2004]

This is the reason why I got a PSP.

[nirojan]

ceen yo!

I got a PSP hoping that a FFVII game was on its way!

I want advent children to be a gme STILL, but im happy atleast this is coming out!

[sephiroth45]

hey nirojan where did you get this info from?? You should have given sources like you did with your FFVII: DC thread!

[Ballistix Man]

There is an official website.

[nirojan]

There is an official website.

i know i already said that up above!! mabey its hard to see, but trailer and official wenbsite are hyperlinked!

[sephiroth45]

I herad that ign or gamespot or one of those review sites had more project details! You should go check it out and add it to the first post!

[Ballistix Man]

They dont. No one does.

[nirojan]

They dont. No one does.

well they probably have more than what I posted up here and yes,
there is one company that has the info : SQUARE ENIX!
ill go check those sites!

[Ballistix Man]

The site last I checked had no info except for the system it was coming out on.

[nirojan]

The site last I checked had no info except for the system it was coming out on.

Yep hes right! theres no more info on the games, except press confrences with SE!

[sephiroth45]

I heard that SE will reveal more info about this game in the upcoming e3!

[pyro psychosis]

out of everything that has come out of the compilation. im most excited about this one. before any hint of a sequels or a movie. i was hoping for a prequel centered around zack.

[nirojan]

out of everything that has come out of the compilation. im most excited about this one. before any hint of a sequels or a movie. i was hoping for a prequel centered around zack.
Ye i know what you mean, but the game has other playable characters too you know!

[Dreddz]

Im still confused on how this game is going to play ?
Anywho, the game looks great, cant wait !

[Amaru]

It will probably play like KH, you know, action RPGish, with the use of Materia instead of magic spells and quick-time summoning.

[nirojan]

No, I heard that it was completely rpg! (not confirmed)! SE is getting away from the rpg experience, but this game should satisfy rpg loving fans a lil!

[valentine]

No, I heard that it was completely rpg! (not confirmed)! SE is getting away from the rpg experience, but this game should satisfy rpg loving fans a lil!

It's an action-rpg. This IS confirmed. Also, it won't be quite as long as a regular RPG. I too am thinking it will play similar to Kingdom Hearts, well I'm hoping ti will at least.

[Ballistix Man]

I myself am thinking something close to KH. We can probably rule out any platforming too.

[nirojan]

well lets not get ahead of ourselves here!
Lets wait for Square's official announcement!

[Stunt]

Are their any pictures of this game? I have yet to find any. :(

[Amaru]

I don't believe that there are, otherwise, they would have included them in the trailers section of the Advent Children DVD.

[sephiroth45]

Is the advent children DVD trailer the same as the one posted here?

[nirojan]

Yeah im pretty sure it is!

[sephiroth45]

Wow you managed to get screens!

[nirojan]

ye i got them from the official na SE site on the e3 section!

[sephiroth45]

ye i got them from the official na SE site on the e3 section!
whats na SE?

[Dreamer]

I think na SE stands for North America Square Enix.

[nirojan]

ye it does!

[sephiroth45]

thx! and good job nirojan for updating with confirmed characters!

[nirojan]

thx for noticing!

[Dreddz]

New Pics (http://the-magicbox.com/0605/game060524c.shtml)

[DudeSon2004]

Nice that's more then I posted, I can see some of the screens are from Advent Children too, this is looking good.

[nirojan]

alrite i updated the top post and added your link there too!

[sephiroth45]

Wow great interview u added on the first post! really, great job nirojan. The creators even talk about the new SOLIDER fighting style which should be exiting!
"The slogan used for this game is, “A Story of 3 Young Men and a Young Girl”, the girl is Aerith, one of the young men is Zack, then who could the other two be?

Nomura: Right now, it’s still a secret. Though for people who’ve seen the trailer, they probably would’ve guessed it, but still, it’s classified at the moment and I can’t say it." Genki playstation magazine

Im just wondering because i watched the trailer,
It's CLOUD rite?

[nirojan]

Wow great interview u added on the first post! really, great job nirojan. The creators even talk about the new SOLIDER fighting style which should be exiting!
"The slogan used for this game is, “A Story of 3 Young Men and a Young Girl”, the girl is Aerith, one of the young men is Zack, then who could the other two be?

Nomura: Right now, it’s still a secret. Though for people who’ve seen the trailer, they probably would’ve guessed it, but still, it’s classified at the moment and I can’t say it." Genki playstation magazine

Im just wondering because i watched the trailer,
It's CLOUD rite?

Ye...It's kinda obvious... and i dont think that info is a spoiler!

[sephiroth45]

o i thought it was, cause the interview didn't let him say the name!

Plus i have another question? Is this the same "G" character in FFVII: DC?

[phorcephoenix]

looks cool. you know if it is going to be 3-d or 2-d? couple of screens on there were 3-d, but they might have been cgi videos? looking forwards to this game.

[nirojan]

looks cool. you know if it is going to be 3-d or 2-d? couple of screens on there were 3-d, but they might have been cgi videos? looking forwards to this game.

Ye, the entire game will be 3-D(like most PSP games)!

Ps. im going on vacation for awile and if there is new info on this game please post it (this includes pics) and ill update it on the front page. i won't have access to the internet 24/7 like i do at home, but ill try my best!

[atlanteay]

this game has like one of the best looking graphics of most psp games. It's pretty good looking. We finally get to see better quality ff7 characters in a game aside from DoC

[sephiroth45]

Actually most of the pics you saw were from the game's video clips(fmv's). The actal gameplay screens havn't been released yet, bt psp is like ps3! the graphics for gameplay and fmv's are the same!

Directing attention to your second statement, to find the best qality productins of ff7 characters would probably be in the movie ff7:AC!

[atlanteay]

you don't get to play those people do you? I clearly said game and last time i checked, AC is a movie. you can's control people in AC.
those were fmvs? great..just when i thought taht psp games can have beautiful graphics like those.:rolleyes2

[sephiroth45]

you don't get to play those people do you? I clearly said game and last time i checked, AC is a movie. you can's control people in AC.
those were fmvs? great..just when i thought taht psp games can have beautiful graphics like those.:rolleyes2

don't worry the graphics for the fmv's and for the graphics for the game are the same!

[neosephiroth]

I know that this thread is old and all...but I did search for an Official Crisis Core thread...and this is it...lol...anyways.... A new trailer exclusively for SE Members (only for Japanese officially...) has come out. It is mostly made up of real-time cut scenes except the very beginning. It also does show some gameplay. I would share it with everyone if only I could get the flash (.swf file)....or you can just sign up at the official Japanese SE site. You might have trouble signing up though if you don't know Japanese....(just use an online translator...it works fine). (You can try to watch it Here (http://61.195.57.11/members/special/ccff7_01/FF7CC_Movie.swf)...but im not 100% sure it will work)

[The Crystal]

Here is the new trailer.

http://www.square-enix.com/jp/member...F7CC_Movie.swf (http://www.square-enix.com/jp/members/special/ccff7_01/FF7CC_Movie.swf)

[neosephiroth]

...I already posted that link....(look at the bottom of my post)

EDIT: They (SE) changed the link...so I changed my link too.

[The Crystal]

...I already posted that link....(look at the bottom of my post)

Sorry, i didn't see it. :p

[neosephiroth]

Its ok...it is kinda hard to see.... I made a .wmv file of it...but its a little less quality. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VU68XBP6

[d£v!l'$ ph0£n!x]

wow, u seem pretty clued in! thinkin of gettin a psp for this game, u think i shud?

i decided to post this link from wikipedia. dunno if thers more ther than we already hav but it cudnt hurt:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_core

[The Crystal]

A new trailer(and demo) is released in the Jump Festa and more things are revealed.

In this trailer we can see other scenes of the game like, Sephiroth saying that Angeal is a traitor, the first time that Zack and Cloud meet each other, a three-way battle between Sephiroth, Angeal and Genesis, etc.

And in the demo, is possible to play a mission in Wutai, or another mission in Angeal AND Genesis's home town.

[Dreddz]

http://psp.ign.com/articles/751/751423p1.html

Sweet.

[The Crystal]

Some new images of the Jump Festa trailer(with better graphics).

http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/vjump-dec06.jpg

Other images.

http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/7706/ff7ccjump02ra3.jpg

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7388/img028tz4.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9257/img029cp2.jpg

[atlanteay]

http://www.ffcompilation.co.uk/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1166656173&archive=&start_from=&ucat=16&
they have 8 new scans including the ones The Crystal posted.

this game looks exciting. Gosh, i wish i have a psp, but this game might get ported on to the ps2 *hopeful*

[Avarice-ness]

*Epic Words that hardly happen*
Hey this actually looks decent.

But then again it's just going to add another million fankids to the FF7 fansystem and I don't agree. (FF7 is going to be in every generation of Gamers... I can see it now. :( )

But still, this looks decent, Sephiroth actually looks good (He looked really young in FF7, and -really- dirty in FF7AC) and I'm always one to hear more about Aeris!

[Stunt]

http://www.ffcompilation.co.uk/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1166656173&archive=&start_from=&ucat=16&
they have 8 new scans including the ones The Crystal posted.

this game looks exciting. Gosh, i wish i have a psp, but this game might get ported on to the ps2 *hopeful*

May be a little late, but thanks for the scans. I haven't seen these yet. I can't wait till this game comes out.

[The Crystal]

Some new informations about CC.

Is revealed that Razard is an executive of the Department of SOLDIER.
And new images and dialogues of Reno, Rude and Razard.

Reno: Midgar is crawlin' with monsters!

Rude: SOLDIER is also having a hard fight.

Razard: We've recieved reports from his parents that Genesis hasn't been in contact with them.

[Crossblades]

Some new informations about CC.

Is revealed that Razard is an executive of the Department of SOLDIER.
And new images and dialogues of Reno, Rude and Razard.

Reno: Midgar is crawlin' with monsters!

Rude: SOLDIER is also having a hard fight.

Razard: We've recieved reports from his parents that Genesis hasn't been in contact with them.

Source please

Even more info

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2007/022707b.html



New details have surfaced about Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, the upcoming addition to the Final Fantasy VII family. The game will feature a unique battle system known as "Digital Mind Wave," which will draw on Zack's memories. Reels with character portraits in the left-hand corner will allow players to use abilities gained during battles alongside Cloud and other Shinra employees. In what sounds like a slot machine system, "Power Surge!!" will boost attacks when the images and numbers on the reels are identical. Zack will then be able to use the attacks of the character whose image appears on the reels. Rude and Reno, as well as other members of the Turks, are also due to appear during the game.

Crisis Core was announced for the PlayStation Portable in 2004 as a Final Fantasy VII prequel centered around Zack. Images from the game of Cloud, Aeris, and Sephiroth have since surfaced. No release has yet been announced for Crisis Core.

[The Crystal]

Source please

http://www.adventchildren.net/

New pictures.

http://tifa.jp/cgi-bin/src/ff7ac0954.jpg

[Crossblades]

New scans

http://www.rpgamer.com/games/ff/ff7cc/propaganda/ff7ccpropaganda030307-1.html

[Leeza]

The Crystal: Please do not post more than once in a row. Either use the edit/delete button if you wish to add to your post, or use the x-quote button if you wish to quote more than one person.

[Crossblades]

More new scans

http://www.rpgamer.com/games/ff/ff7cc/propaganda/ff7ccpropaganda030707-1.html

[The Crystal]

Crisis Core Article from Dengeki PS2 3/9
Scans from the latest issue of Dengeki PS2 (to be released this Friday) have been uploaded, courtesy poster 678 of the Crisis Core 2ch thread. The article is four pages long.

As previously mentioned, the article reveals the full names of Zack and Angeal. Their full names are Zack Fair and Angeal Hewley. The official romanization of Razaado has also been confirmed as Lazard.

According to Nomura, Zack's name is derived from the term "fair weather", and is intended to contrast with Cloud Strife, while Angeal's name has origins in Greek, and there is also meaning behind it. It seems to be based on hyle, which is Greek for "matter", and is translated as "materia" in Latin.

More details will be posted as soon as possible.
» View Scan 1 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/dengeki_3-9_1.jpg), Scan 2 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/dengeki_3-9_2.jpg), Scan 3 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/dengeki_3-9_3.jpg), Scan 4 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/dengeki_3-9_4.jpg)


Famitsu Article Highlights
A few shots from the Famitsu article have been uploaded, featuring two new screenshots and an interview with Nomura.

In the interview, Nomura mentions the origins of Zack and Angeal's last name, as noted in the previous update. In regard to the scene with Genesis, Angeal, and Sephiroth, "The scene with the three people facing off happened in the past, and has an important meaning for each of them. It was after this that things started got out of hand... Angeal doesn't use the Buster Sword here, either."

He also mentioned that there is an important meaning behind the color and design of Angeal's wings, Zack and the Turks have a close relationship, and that Lazard's role is vital to the story. When asked about the release date, he said that an announcement would be made before long.

» View Scan 1 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/famisnap_1.jpg), Scan 2 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/famisnap_2.jpg), Scan 3 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/famisnap_3.jpg), Scan 4 (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/famisnap_4.jpg)

Wutai Lance Corporal: "It'd be a shame to kill someone so talented, why not join me instead?"

Magazine scans(better quality):

http://www.h5.dion.ne.jp/%7Emotonago/2ch/psp429.jpg (http://www.h5.dion.ne.jp/%7Emotonago/2ch/psp429.jpg)

http://www.h5.dion.ne.jp/%7Emotonago/2ch/psp430.jpg (http://www.h5.dion.ne.jp/%7Emotonago/2ch/psp430.jpg)

Source: http://www.adventchildren.net/

[Spinz33]

is there a solid release date for CC yet?

[The Crystal]

New CC trailer:

http://www.gametrailers.com/

To watch it, just click in the link:

"Crisis Core FFVII
Japanese Trailer 2"

New informations:


The upcoming May issue of Gamaga, to be released on Friday, includes some information on Crisis Core, most of which seems to be along the lines of the other recent magazine articles, and as such, there isn't much new information.

- Development is said to be 75% complete.

- There is also some information on the trailer that will be shown at Square-Enix Party; it will include a lot of completely new content, and some of the other scenes will have been changed completely. It will also be the longest Crisis Core trailer so far.

- Genesis is a character who specializes in magic, and fights with a sword that has a red blade. He uses a combination of magic and sword skill to fight.

- The Turk's designs are the same as their designs in Before Crisis. Reno doesn't have his ponytail, and Rude doesn't have any facial hair, and has fewer piercings.

- At the time of Crisis Core, SOLDIER was organized differently, and was seperate from the army that Heidegger controls.

- There will be a wide variety of materia. Materia can be both found and synthesized (as in Before Crisis), though the synthization method wasn't explained.

- After you've obtained enough experience and exceeded the specific value for leveling up, you will level up via the reel system.

Source: http://www.adventchildren.net/

No double posting. Edit/delete button please. ~ Leeza

[Dreddz]

Oh god, the gameplay looks awful, looks like this game will head down the path DOC did. Shame...

[The Crystal]

Square-Enix has opened the official Crisis Core website.

View the Official Crisis Core Website (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ccff7/)

Translation:


STORY

Going back seven years before "Final Fantasy VII"...

Thanks to their monopoly on "Mako Energy" and a strong military force, the "Shinra Company" is quickly exerting their influence around the World. Construction is also rapidly advancing on their base, and symbol of prosperity, the Mako city of "Midgar", which will soon become Shinra's seat of power.

---

The Shinra Company possesses an organization of soldiers with powerful combat ability known as "SOLDIER", and amongst them, the especially excellent SOLDIERs are known as SOLDIER: First Class, inspiring respect and envy from the masses.

One of the young people yearning to be First Class is the SOLDIER: Second Class, Zack. He works hard at his daily duties with his senior, Angeal, a SOLDIR: First Class and an excellent leader.

At that time, the "SOLDIER Mass Disappearance Incident" occurred when, during combat operations in Wutai, the SOLDIER: First Class Genesis went missing without a trace, along with many other SOLDIERs.

---

The Shinra Company's top management assessed the situation and decided to send out SOLDIER in order to bring an end to the war and clarify the scandal, and so, Angeal and Zack, as well as the SOLDIER: First Class Sephiroth, whose name would come to be known through the world as a hero, were dispatched to Wutai.

What is the truth behind Genesis' disappearance?
What is the secret concealed by the three First Class SOLDIERs?
A struggle of cruel fate awaits Zack.



CHARACTERS

Zack Fair
SOLDIER:2nd of the Shinra Company. He joined SOLDIER because he yearned to be a hero.

Quick to act and overflowing with vitality, he has a bright and cheerful disposition. As he sets his sights on 1st Class, the fates of many whirl around with him at the core.


Angeal Hewley
The First Class SOLDIER who is often in action together with Zack. His true character is stoic and serious, and he gets along well with the 1st Classes, Sephiroth and Genesis. He owns the enormous Buster Sword, but rarely uses it for some reason.

Source: http://www.adventchildren.net/

[Serapy]

O_o I thought Zack is already dead in FF7, how could he appear in this new game as the latest series of FF7? Unless the story of this new game was designed to represent before the first series of FF7, which seems to make sense anyways.

[The Crystal]

O_o I thought Zack is already dead in FF7, how could he appear in this new game as the latest series of FF7? Unless the story of this new game was designed to represent before the first series of FF7, which seems to make sense anyways.

The story of this game happens before "Before Crisis", that happens before "Final Fantasy VII". The main character is Zack, and he still is a 2nd-Class SOLDIER in the begin of it. He don't have the Buster Sword yet.

[Serapy]

O_o I thought Zack is already dead in FF7, how could he appear in this new game as the latest series of FF7? Unless the story of this new game was designed to represent before the first series of FF7, which seems to make sense anyways.

The story of this game happens before "Before Crisis", that happens before "Final Fantasy VII". The main character is Zack, and he still is a 2nd-Class SOLDIER in the begin of it. He don't have the Buster Sword yet.

Yeah I thought so, this new game should be interesting :P but then I have to buy PSP in order to play the game whenever it comes out T_T

[Swift Strike]

look around the internet, i did . i was on it for 15 hours straight and i found out its comin out 25 OF MAY!

[The Crystal]

New scan:

Forever Fantasy (http://www.forever-fantasy.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=4nAlbum&file=index&do=showpic&pid=1121&orderby=dateD)

Some new informations about Genesis.
It seems he like to read Loveless, and his full name is Genesis Rhapsodos.

http://imepita.jp/20070512/308140 (http://imepita.jp/20070512/308140)

Some news about the new trailer in SE Party. This was posted by Suzaku of AC.Net


Originally Bespoken by Suzaku:
Some new bits of information I'm running through. I'm still trying to figure out the implications of what's going on.

First, something simple. They show an extended version of the opening CGI scene, in which shortly after landing on the train, Zack comes under machine gun fire and then quickly takes out several Wutai soldiers.

This stuff is apparantly from the Bahamut scenario... And may be quite off. So, uh, keep that in mind for now.


Zack is progressing along a highway defeating enemies. There are a lot of enemies caled "G Assault", which have single black wings. On the way, Angeal flies down and speaks to Zack. They seem to not understand exactly what is going on, but they will fight the enemies of the planet. Zack says he'll lend his strength, and Angeal picks him up and flies him up to Shinra HQ. When they arrive, they go in by breaking a window. Inside, Sephiroth is fighting.

There is apparantly also a new character inside, a professor named Hollander who was rejected from the Department of Scientific Research and holds a grudge against Hojo. It seems he was either involved with or behind Project G, and Genesis, as it turns out, was a huge failure. Hollander wants to use Genesis to get revenge on Hojo. Sephiroth goes to the lower floor to fight off the Genesis Copies.

Hojo calls Genesis a "degenerated monster", and Genesis appears. He reads from chapter four of Loveless, which is about a hero having to duel his best friend. He then grabs Zack and flies off, with Angeal in pursuit. He eventually drops Zack and leaves Bahamut to deal with him, and Angeal and Genesis begin to fight in midair. Zack recieves a call from Aerith, but says he has a guest (Bahamut) to take care of.
And BC Shuriken Turk have an official name. Her name is Shizune.

New scans from Famitsu:

http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/fami_5-16-07_01.jpg

http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/fami_5-16-07_02.jpg

http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/fami_5-16-07_03.jpg

http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/fami_5-16-07_04.jpg

[nirojan]

Oh god, the gameplay looks awful, looks like this game will head down the path DOC did. Shame...

actually gameplay will be alot different! DOC was a shooter this is action-oriented and besides the spells and other specials will work just as previous titles in the seried did!

[cloud45419]

I believe that the slogan has changed! You should really change it, and seeing how more information came out, Nirojan i think you should update the first page!

[Dreddz]

Oh god, the gameplay looks awful, looks like this game will head down the path DOC did. Shame...

actually gameplay will be alot different! DOC was a shooter this is action-oriented and besides the spells and other specials will work just as previous titles in the seried did!

I didnt mean the gameplay of DOC. I was referring to the hype surrounding DOC and it turning out to be crap. Thats what will happen to CC.

[The Crystal]

In a recent interview, Nomura said the normal game will have 30 hours in length, and with side-quests it will have 100 hours.

Source:
LB-CCFF7-¡¡BLOG | ÅÅ·âPS Vol.389 (http://ccff7.jugem.jp/?eid=33)

[nirojan]

look around the internet, i did . i was on it for 15 hours straight and i found out its comin out 25 OF MAY!

that's extremely untrue, you should put a source for that and besides it already showed a September japanese release

[The Crystal]

Three new screenshots of Aerith and Zack were released.

http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Co...ump-photos.jpg (http://mokkori60.free.fr/Crisis%20Core/07-07-jump-photos.jpg)

There is information in the article about a "top secret hidden event", that is a "Stroll through the Slums event", where Zack and Aerith go on a walk.[!] google_ad_section_end [/!][!] / message [/!][!] edit note [/!]

[cloud45419]

great pics but i think i saw one of those before!

[Great Sephiroth]

I have no idea how would Crisis Core be? I mean, the full of story will tell us with cutscenes and maybe a few CGI movies...that's well, but how they get insert this game in an UMD??? Holy crap, is it 2 UMDs? No way!
And about the storyline. This game has many cool characters like Angeal or red clothing man (I dont know his name)...What will Crisis Core about and is it a RPG, or like DoC an action game :P

[Big Boss]

The information on the first post should be change. Seeing how the game hasn't even been released in USA. I wish that was true, luckily I bought a psp like 2 or 3 months ago to get Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops. And if it is going to be 2 UMD discs then it will last quite a bit to beat it. Hopefully the leveling system and other things will not be like FFXII.

[Dragonsoul]

I'm posting here because I've decided to buy this game when it comes out in USA next spring for PSP. I'm excited about this. Who else is planning to buy this? I am going to have to buy a PSP to get this game but it will be worth it. What is your thought? :)

[Big Boss]

I really can't express myself that fully, specially since I already have a PSP for months. Before I even knew, that this game was going to be for the PSP. I would say its worth, specially if it is 2 UMD discs. Well, besides that I have found out that the game is coming out in September 13 in Japan. It shows in the Square-Enix main page in Japanese.

SQUARE ENIX (http://www.square-enix.com/jp/index_f2.html)

[Great Sephiroth]

I really can't express myself that fully, specially since I already have a PSP for months. Before I even knew, that this game was going to be for the PSP. I would say its worth, specially if it is 2 UMD discs. Well, besides that I have found out that the game is coming out in September 13 in Japan. It shows in the Square-Enix main page in Japanese.

SQUARE ENIX (http://www.square-enix.com/jp/index_f2.html)

Hey! My friends!! I didn't want to give you a wrong word...
The 2 UMD thing is JUST my guess...I imagine that if they had a lot of cutscenes and FMVs, so they must fill this game into 2 UMD...So dont hope that...

[The Crystal]

It will be in one UMD. And the date release(September 13) is old news.

[Hazzard]

I feel depressed because my PSP just broke, I think.

[Great Sephiroth]

It will be in one UMD. And the date release(September 13) is old news.

See? Mine was only an idea...But how can they insert this whole game into one umd?? This is great...

[The Crystal]

It will be in one UMD. And the date release(September 13) is old news.

See? Mine was only an idea...But how can they insert this whole game into one umd?? This is great...

From what i heard, one UMD have MUCH more space than one CD or one DVD.

[Great Sephiroth]

It will be in one UMD. And the date release(September 13) is old news.

See? Mine was only an idea...But how can they insert this whole game into one umd?? This is great...

From what i heard, one UMD have MUCH more space than one CD or one DVD.

No UMD has 1.4 GB of max. capacity...

[beema]

Aeris sure looks a lot less innocent and dopey than she did before.
This looks like it's going to be some kind of 3rd-person action game (like Ninja Gaiden for example) with RPG elements. meh...

Also, wont it be kind of weird playing a game where you know in advance that your character (and the main one and protagonist at that) is going to die? I'm assuming the game will end before it reaches that point in the storyline, but still. It would be like playing through all of FFVII and having Sephiroth kill Cloud at the end, and that is the ending that is supposed to happen.

[Nifleheim7]

Also, wont it be kind of weird playing a game where you know in advance that your character (and the main one and protagonist at that) is going to die? I'm assuming the game will end before it reaches that point in the storyline, but still. It would be like playing through all of FFVII and having Sephiroth kill Cloud at the end, and that is the ending that is supposed to happen.

Not all stories have happy endings,do they?

[Great Sephiroth]

Also, wont it be kind of weird playing a game where you know in advance that your character (and the main one and protagonist at that) is going to die? I'm assuming the game will end before it reaches that point in the storyline, but still. It would be like playing through all of FFVII and having Sephiroth kill Cloud at the end, and that is the ending that is supposed to happen.

Not all stories have happy endings,do they?

And it makes FFVII the best sure... I love too much stories with bad endings...
And I think, Crisis Core will end before FFVII starts... I mean, Zack possibly dead at the end, or maybe he didnt maybe Crisis Core ends with the remake intro of FFVII (this will be sooo nice!!!....if it happens:( )
Did you see that in trailers Sephiroth fights with Angeal and red clothing man in at the place some referred to Advent Children's last scenes (you know Cloud vs. Kadaj)... Sephiroth isnt bad and he isnt gone insane at Crisis Core... And wings of Angeal..Gosh he reminds me One Winged Angel..

[beema]

well it wasn't so much a comment on the happy ending as it was "what the hell did I just waste all these hours on?"
There's a certain sense of disappointment and futility to spend so much time on a character that just up and dies.

[The Crystal]

Also, wont it be kind of weird playing a game where you know in advance that your character (and the main one and protagonist at that) is going to die? I'm assuming the game will end before it reaches that point in the storyline, but still. It would be like playing through all of FFVII and having Sephiroth kill Cloud at the end, and that is the ending that is supposed to happen.

Not all stories have happy endings,do they?

And it makes FFVII the best sure... I love too much stories with bad endings...
And I think, Crisis Core will end before FFVII starts... I mean, Zack possibly dead at the end, or maybe he didnt maybe Crisis Core ends with the remake intro of FFVII (this will be sooo nice!!!....if it happens:( )
Did you see that in trailers Sephiroth fights with Angeal and red clothing man in at the place some referred to Advent Children's last scenes (you know Cloud vs. Kadaj)... Sephiroth isnt bad and he isnt gone insane at Crisis Core... And wings of Angeal..Gosh he reminds me One Winged Angel..

Just to you know, the "red clothing man" is named Genesis, and the place where Sephiroth, Genesis, and Angeal are fighting, is in the top of the Mako Cannon, in Junon.

[Great Sephiroth]

Also, wont it be kind of weird playing a game where you know in advance that your character (and the main one and protagonist at that) is going to die? I'm assuming the game will end before it reaches that point in the storyline, but still. It would be like playing through all of FFVII and having Sephiroth kill Cloud at the end, and that is the ending that is supposed to happen.

Not all stories have happy endings,do they?

And it makes FFVII the best sure... I love too much stories with bad endings...
And I think, Crisis Core will end before FFVII starts... I mean, Zack possibly dead at the end, or maybe he didnt maybe Crisis Core ends with the remake intro of FFVII (this will be sooo nice!!!....if it happens:( )
Did you see that in trailers Sephiroth fights with Angeal and red clothing man in at the place some referred to Advent Children's last scenes (you know Cloud vs. Kadaj)... Sephiroth isnt bad and he isnt gone insane at Crisis Core... And wings of Angeal..Gosh he reminds me One Winged Angel..

Just to you know, the "red clothing man" is named Genesis, and the place where Sephiroth, Genesis, and Angeal are fighting, is in the top of the Mako Cannon, in Junon.

Yeah I realized this when I post it...Genesis yeah..Sunset and Mako Cannon reminds me last scenes of Advent Children...
And about bad endings...I just saw million times world has freedom and justice...Bah I bored all these good and happy endings...I just want to see some dramatic endings..

[The Crystal]

More pics:

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images2_4_21373.html)

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images3_4_21373.html)

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images4_4_21373.html)

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images5_4_21373.html)

[Bolivar]

just watched the ending and I have to say Cloud looks alot better in this than he did in AC or the tech demo. I thought he looked really awkward in those but this was a good look. Whenever they do a remake I hope they do it like this or better.

Also, seeing as how I don't have a PSP, I think someone should string together the cut scenes to make a movie like some site did with FFXII. Like right away.

[ReloadPsi]

Is it just me or does Sephiroth seem a bit more bright and cheerful in this game? (Obviously no Tifa or Aeris but still)

It's kinda creepy, and is gonna revive a whole generation of fangirls who wrote fanfics about a more sensetive Sephiroth.

[The Crystal]

Is it just me or does Sephiroth seem a bit more bright and cheerful in this game? (Obviously no Tifa or Aeris but still)

It's kinda creepy, and is gonna revive a whole generation of fangirls who wrote fanfics about a more sensetive Sephiroth.

What's really creepy is that Sephiroth have a fanclub in FFVII's world! And this fanclub send messages to you about details of his life! That happens with Genesis and Angeal fanclubs too.

[Nifleheim7]

Review (http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/ffvii-cc/index.html)
Screens (http://www.rpgfan.com/pics/ffvii-cc/index3.html)

[The Crystal]

Translation of all chapters and more:

CLD Presents :: Daily Quick Finds :: Crisis Core Translations - YouTube Videos - Free Downloads - Deals of the Day (http://www.silenttweak.net/)

[Kenshin IV]

Is it just me or does Sephiroth seem a bit more bright and cheerful in this game? (Obviously no Tifa or Aeris but still)

It's kinda creepy, and is gonna revive a whole generation of fangirls who wrote fanfics about a more sensetive Sephiroth.

It's not just you. All of the air of Sephiroths cold and ruthless demeanor were virtually stricken from this game. And I know they'll be people who'll come back with the "well this is before he turned evil" comments and whatnot, but in the original game he was shown before he went nuts as well. In fact, that was the most screen time he had in the game. And if you remember, while not overly a bad person, he was shown to have a coldness to him. Kinda the guy you wouldn't want to approach if he was sitting in the corner by himself. The tension his character presented was completely non-existent in Crisis Core.

But then again, they decided to focus on Count Gackt anyway. So it's all kind of a moot point.

[nirojan]

kk guys here it comes *deep breath*

HERES THE ARTICLE (http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/12/17-24)

]Square Enix just sent over an updated release schedule for early 2008, and it's certainly jam packed with some interesting titles to say the least. One of the highlights obviously being Crisis Core for the PSP in March.
Stay tuned for more info and read on for the official release.


Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, revealed today its first offerings for 2008, with entries that will launch fans into a fast-paced, action-packed new year. This latest announcement brings forth four new titles for the coming year, including releases for the Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and the Wii.
DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors sets the action in motion as the newest entry in the franchise that has captivated more than 43 million fans worldwide. The premiere RPG franchise makes its debut on the Wii as an immersive action-adventure accessible by players of all ages.

Following suit are powerful, engaging adventures in the handheld arena. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates for the Nintendo DS offers endless entertainment with its fun-for-all multiplay feature, while CRISIS CORE(TM) -FINAL FANTASY VII- for the PSP system reunites fans with the most recognized RPG characters created by world-renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura. Nomura's latest designs lend a hip, urban edge to THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU, a stylish new RPG title for the Nintendo DS.

Warm ups are recommended for fans who intend to take on these exciting new challenges that are headed their way!

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action-RPG
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Ship Date: March 11, 2008


Few titles epitomize the essence of multiplayer camaraderie like the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series. Released in 2004 as an innovative title that took advantage of the Nintendo GameCube-to-Game Boy Advance connectivity, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES pioneered an entirely new gameplay experience that expanded the horizons of conventional RPG gaming. Primed for a release on the Nintendo DS, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates is poised to continue this tradition by providing fans with two distinctly unique games: a fully fleshed single-player RPG experience and an addictive multiplayer element for up to four players.

The official website can be found at FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES NEWS | SQUARE ENIX (http://na.square-enix.com/ffccnews/).

kk RELEASES DATE AND official website released, no DOUBT ITS COMING!!!

[silentenigma]

I smell continuity errors....

[The Crystal]

I smell continuity errors....

I don't remember of any.

[Aerith's Knight]

I cant wait for this.. ill pre order this as soon as possible! :)

I get to see Aerith again!! :D:D

[Big D]

Still holding out for a PS2 port:D It'd almost be a travesty for them not to do it...

[Rostum]

That's what I'm holding out for Big D. If not, looks like you and I are going to have to start saving for a PSP. :(

[Rikku_Yuffie_girl]

I can't wait for it.
I got a PS2 just go get it >_>

[Project G]

Still can't believe it's out in europe in the spring! YAY! I'm so happy I could wet my pants

[Nifleheim7]

PSUniverse posted some new Crisis Core screenshots
PlayStation Universe (PSU) :: Screenshots - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (http://www.psu.com/Crisis-Core--Final-Fantasy-VII--ss0--crisis-core_-final-fantasy-vii.php)

[Big D]

PSUniverse posted some new Crisis Core screenshots
PlayStation Universe (PSU) :: Screenshots - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (http://www.psu.com/Crisis-Core--Final-Fantasy-VII--ss0--crisis-core_-final-fantasy-vii.php)We can has Reno, apparently.
That Behemoth fight looks pretty spiffy as well.
Great pics, thanks for the link:)

[Rinoabella]

I cant wait for this.. ill pre order this as soon as possible! :)

I get to see Aerith again!! :D:D
Precisely! I'm going to get it for that reason as well. I'm so happy that they are keeping the materia. The only thing I question is the quality of graphics on the PSP. My brother has one so I'll be using his but I just don't have a very good idea of it's capabilities yet.

[Project G]

I'm probably going to be really disappointed by this game arent I? I sincerely hope not because I want it so much

[nirojan]

I cant wait for this.. ill pre order this as soon as possible! :)

I get to see Aerith again!! :D:D
Precisely! I'm going to get it for that reason as well. I'm so happy that they are keeping the materia. The only thing I question is the quality of graphics on the PSP. My brother has one so I'll be using his but I just don't have a very good idea of it's capabilities yet.

Wow...i guess you should look into the PSP's capabilities cause THEY ARE AMAZING! way better than DS and any other handheld before it. It has graphics (for some games) that have been compared to PS2 graphics!

[Rinoabella]

Sweet! That is actually a huge relief, cos I have to be honest, graphics are a pretty important part of my my love for teh Final Fantasy xD

The day I get my hands on this game I'll be so happy. I've heard it's been getting some good reviews!

[Rostum]

It has graphics (for some games) that have been compared to PS2 graphics!

Not quite. Due to the small screen we can have low resolution textures and the fact that today there are so many tricks with texturing/normal mapping/bump mapping/etc. that it covers up a lot of the low-poly stuff.

That's not to say that they aren't any good. The stuff they can trick you with is amazing -- just look at God of War for PSP. It's incredible.

Really can't wait for this game, looks awesome.

[Wolf Kanno]

I smell continuity errors....

Just finished it... if only you knew... :mad:




Btw I nominate we rename Genesis "Emo-Sephiroth" cause thats all he basically is... :mad:

[Rostum]

I smell continuity errors....

Just finished it... if only you knew... :mad:



Please list them, because before I played Crisis Core I had played FFVII and I couldn't tell of any continuity errors. Would love to know.

[Wolf Kanno]

I smell continuity errors....

Just finished it... if only you knew... :mad:



Please list them, because before I played Crisis Core I had played FFVII and I couldn't tell of any continuity errors. Would love to know.


Genesis showing up at Nibelheim to tell Sephiroth about Project Jenova for starters.

The fact that in the other versions of the the Nibelheim incedent, Zack and Sephiroth are sent to investigate a reactor malfunction causing monster to appear. In CC, they are sent cause Genesis' troops are attacking Mako reactors all over the world so all SOLDIERS are sent to protect them. Yet oddly enough, with the exception of Genesis' appearance in the reactor, the dialogue is the same as the original game meaning the plot contradicts itself...

Sephiroth never spoke during his famous "fire scene"

Tifa's teacher is missing in Nibelheim

Genesis' troops never attacked Tifa and Cloud outside the Nibelheim Mako Reactor

Zack never had any final words for Cloud before he died and the soldiers never found Cloud in CC.


A major Technology leap. VII had a decidely steam/cyber punk, while CC has stuff out of Star Trek. I mean Shin-Ra has to use 60's era technology to make a rocket to go to space but they have a fully functioning Star Trek style Holodeck?! Hell, VII is dark and gritty while CC (and most of the Compilation) is clean cut

[Rostum]

I smell continuity errors....

Just finished it... if only you knew... :mad:



Please list them, because before I played Crisis Core I had played FFVII and I couldn't tell of any continuity errors. Would love to know.


Genesis showing up at Nibelheim to tell Sephiroth about Project Jenova for starters.

The fact that in the other versions of the the Nibelheim incedent, Zack and Sephiroth are sent to investigate a reactor malfunction causing monster to appear. In CC, they are sent cause Genesis' troops are attacking Mako reactors all over the world so all SOLDIERS are sent to protect them. Yet oddly enough, with the exception of Genesis' appearance in the reactor, the dialogue is the same as the original game meaning the plot contradicts itself...

Sephiroth never spoke during his famous "fire scene"

Tifa's teacher is missing in Nibelheim

Genesis' troops never attacked Tifa and Cloud outside the Nibelheim Mako Reactor

Zack never had any final words for Cloud before he died and the soldiers never found Cloud in CC.


A major Technology leap. VII had a decidely steam/cyber punk, while CC has stuff out of Star Trek. I mean Shin-Ra has to use 60's era technology to make a rocket to go to space but they have a fully functioning Star Trek style Holodeck?! Hell, VII is dark and gritty while CC (and most of the Compilation) is clean cut

To be honest, the most you see in FFVII of the flash back is what Cloud tries to remember and I wouldn't exactly say a random flashback would fully explore what Zack and Cloud went through.

I don't think that just because they introduced Genesis into the story, that it gives it continuity errors -- it still flows very well into the original FFVII game. It's just that there is no one in FFVII to mention Genesis apart from Shirna and the Turks, which you don't really interact with enough anyway.

I think it's quite decent that it still manages to go through what happened that stays true to the original, and still manages to add on the Genesis layer of the story. So what if there's tiny differences of what exactly happened? As I said, we only see what Cloud remembers (and as far as he's concerned, he probably didn't know he was going because of Genesis).

The technological differences could be due to a number of things (like Shinra funding and stuff). It seriously isn't that big of a deal, still fairly similar.

[Dragonsoul]

Gargh! Is there anybody that doesn't love this game?! I get paid today so maybe I should buy it even though I've got a few hours left in FF Tactics(PSP) and am playing Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne right now. If I get it it will delay my playing of Alundra 1(1998 ps 1 action rpg) though.

I'm going to research this game some more tonight! :)

p.s. I've also got a good/bad feeling from Lost Odyssey getting high critical/user reviews and high sales because I bought a Xbox 360 specifically for it but had to sell it to get money for a DS for FF XII: RW. Oh well atleast I beat Eternal Sonata(great game!) and rented some Xbox 360 games. Everybody's playing Lost Odyssey and FF VII: Crisis Core but me, hehe! Pretty soon everybody's going to be playing Persona 3: FES but I think the game is good(the main game I've rented already) but I don't feel like buying it.

[Wolf Kanno]

To be honest, the most you see in FFVII of the flash back is what Cloud tries to remember and I wouldn't exactly say a random flashback would fully explore what Zack and Cloud went through.

I don't think that just because they introduced Genesis into the story, that it gives it continuity errors -- it still flows very well into the original FFVII game. It's just that there is no one in FFVII to mention Genesis apart from Shirna and the Turks, which you don't really interact with enough anyway.

The reason no one mentions it in VII is cause when the game was made it never happened. Besides, I don't care how good Shin-Ra is on covering things up. A massive desertion in SOLDIER, a town wiped off the face of Gaia and it wasn't rebuilt like Nibelheim, two major attacks on Midgar and the Shin-Ra building itself, an attack at Costa Del Sol and Junon and no one mentions it? Genesis' actions were too extreme (don't get me started on AVALANCHE in Before Crisis...) for people not to remember something!? Had he been more discreet and low key, I can see Shin-Ra completely covering it up like they did Nibelheim. What happened in Crisis Core was too much for no one to remember.


I think it's quite decent that it still manages to go through what happened that stays true to the original, and still manages to add on the Genesis layer of the story. So what if there's tiny differences of what exactly happened? As I said, we only see what Cloud remembers (and as far as he's concerned, he probably didn't know he was going because of Genesis).

Genesis' appearance at Nibelheim was completely unnecessary. Its only purpose was to try to hammer in the fact that he is now part of the story. That scene is incredibly important and just "adding him into it" cheapens the experieice cause it served no purpose storywise. Up until that point, I didn't mind Genesis but having him show up during one of the most critical scenes in the VII mythos just so you can say he was there shows me that the people working on the Compilation has no respect for the original source material. In fact the entire Compilation has been one giant slap to the face to VII. They have no respect for continuity and feel they can change things at whim to suit their own purposes.

I feel the point of the Compilation is not to expand on the VII world but to cash in on a popular franchise. CC proves that as long as you slap the VII moniker on it, you can do as you please and fanboys will treat it like gold :mad: The fact that the fanbase is okay with this just makes me sad.:(


The technological differences could be due to a number of things (like Shinra funding and stuff). It seriously isn't that big of a deal, still fairly similar.

Thats a lousy answer and the game offers no in-game solution. You can build holgram technology that can actually take real physical form (enough for a hologram of Sephiroth to slice through Zack's sword) but you have to use early 60's technology to build a rocket just so you can get into orbit? WTF!? Granted their two different sciences but the hologram tech seems to me to be light years away from most of the technology shown within the game.


Gargh! Is there anybody that doesn't love this game?!

Me :mog:

Its not a terrible game and it does have some truly beatiful moments in its story and gameplay (though they are few and far between) but overall I felt it was just mediocre and for the most part a disappointment. It could have been amazing...

[Rostum]

Wolf Kano, I think you're just being over-analytical of the game, and just need to lighten up a bit. It's not as if the flashback in the original game was explained that well in the first place. The original game still had its faults, and I think it was a very short game -- I don't see any harm in expanding on the storyline as long as they can manage to remake the original to tie in all the extra stuff they've developed in the last few years.

Whether you like it or not is up to you, I just think not liking it because events aren't told exactly how they are in the original game (which, would just be plain out boring) is not that good of a reason.

(By the way, just so you know, I am certainly aware that Genesis didn't exist when FFVII was first released -- as I played it in 1997. :p Also I could still blame their lack of space-travel on Shinra not finding it as a main interest and not really giving any funding into it; which I think was mentioned in the original game)

[Wolf Kanno]

Sorry, the statement about Genesis not being mentioned in VII wasn't meant as a slam against your intelligence but rather a rhetorical statement how VII wasn't written to have such a character in the first place.

As a writer, I have a tendency to analyze things and I tend to be very critical if its sloppy work. I don't like the idea of going back and rewriting stories once they've been told. Expansion is one thing, adding is another. Genesis is purely a creation of the Compilation and objectively speaking, he's not only poorly written (since he's basically a rip off of Sephiroth who quotes bad poetry) but serves no real purpose in context of the main source material. If he was just a regular 1st Class SOLDIER who went rogue, he would be fine. Kill him off at the end of CC and be done with it. Instead, SE is trying to make him out as another great menace who has powerful influence and waiting to return. This doesn't set well with me as it seems to cheapen the main game... the one I liked...

I don't think SE is going to remake VII, they seem to be gearing up more for a direct game sequel. With Cloud trying to rid the world of Genesis and I'm certain they will find another bull:skull::skull::skull::skull: way to bring Sephiroth back as well :rolleyes2

What really bothers me is the fact its occured to me that the fanbase is so thirsty to see their favorite characters again that they are willing to overlook changes and alterations to the story to get it. I feel if you loved the story you should cherish it and not be so quick to throw it away to fulfill some foolish need. VII is not even my favorite game and I'm offended by the alterations to the main story. Waiting for a remake to clear things up seems sad to me. Fans wanted VII to be remade cause they loved the original not because it has to be remade to canonize all the changes and alterations...

[OneWingd]

Wolf,

I haven't played any of the spin offs, and I neither want to. I want FFVII to stay in my heart how it is right now. The game I played from day one, since I was 7 years old.

I agree with Wolf. Everyone had been waiting for years for square to get their asses into gear, and bring out a sequel to FFVII in playable, PS1 format. 10 years later and we have this bullcrap. I think it's sad how FFVII has become just another failure of a sequal that you see so often.

In my eyes, FFVII would only be done justice if square remade it to PS3 standards with the old 2D field map/3D walk-mesh format. A complete rebuilt from the ground upwards copy of FFVII with no rush and a good director.

That's never going to happen.

[Skyblade]

In my eyes, FFVII would only be done justice if square remade it to PS3 standards with the old 2D field map/3D walk-mesh format. A complete rebuilt from the ground upwards copy of FFVII with no rush and a good director.

That's never going to happen.

You're right, unfortunately. It's not.

Of course, given that I hated Cloud in the PS3 FFVII Tech Demo, I'm quite happy that they aren't releasing an "improved" version for the PS3.



Anyway, on to Crisis Core. I got it for my birthday, and, it's fun. It's not as good as the original FFVII was, but it's not a bad game, with one exception: Genesis. He's a badly written, poorly designed character. Not only does he ruin the continuity of the previous games (as Wolf has already explained in great detail), but he isn't even a good character.

All the other characters are wonderful. Zack, Aerith, Angeal, Lazard, Tseng, Sephiroth, Cissnei... I like them all. The voice acting is beautiful, and the writing is superb. Until we get to Genesis. Then they give us a character who is wholly unlikeable and uninspiring. He evokes no emotion save boredom, and his poetry and ridiculous dress sense add nothing to either the game or his character.

To be honest, his entire "I'm jealous of Sephy and the attention he gets" is a central part of his character, and it does offer a reasonable explanation for why he dresses like a twit and seems like a Sephiroth rip-off, but that doesn't make it good character design.

It's a shame, because he is easily the largest flaw this game has. The designers junked continuity and their chance for a good story in exchange for a pathetic new villain.

[Renmiri]

I just got it, it is AWESOME!!!!!!

The entire thing runs like an FMV, graphics rock, so does the soundtrack.

And combat system is GREAT :D :D :D

I liked it a lot more than FFXII Revenant Wings.

Of course the fact I never played FFVII (watched AC though) helped me be oblivious to continuity errors :p

[Skyblade]

What is the point of the second page of the DMW menu? I mean, I understand the percentages keeping track of the scenes you've seen, but why in hell are they recording the ratio of Limit Breaks to Limit Verges? It's not like you have any control over that at all. It's recording how nice the game's random generator is being to you, and seems to have no purpose except to piss me off (by making me reset each time I get a Limit Verge without getting a Limit Break).

[Rostum]

Of course the fact I never played FFVII

You should so play it, it's not even that long of a game and even though you get so many people saying it's over-rated, it's still a nice game to play through.

[Wolf Kanno]

Of course the fact I never played FFVII

You should so play it, it's not even that long of a game and even though you get so many people saying it's over-rated, it's still a nice game to play through.

I second this notion though play the earlier ones while you're at it Rem ;)


The second page doesn't make sense to me either Skyblade. Course, the DMV is overrated, its all about spamming the Dodge Roll!

[Aerith's Knight]

if anyone wants to know a neat trick.. if you stay near the edges of a mission level, you never have to fight until the boss creature

[Masamunemaster]

sorry to hurt your feelings aeriths knight but I think everyone already knew that....


But a question on a monster...how do I beat a Grand Horn because I cant magically attaack it and I cant physically attack it:(

thanks ahead of time

[Renmiri]

Of course the fact I never played FFVII

You should so play it, it's not even that long of a game and even though you get so many people saying it's over-rated, it's still a nice game to play through.





Of course the fact I never played FFVII

You should so play it, it's not even that long of a game and even though you get so many people saying it's over-rated, it's still a nice game to play through.

I second this notion though play the earlier ones while you're at it Rem ;)

I will!!!! FFVII looks very cool :love::love::love:


if anyone wants to know a neat trick.. if you stay near the edges of a mission level, you never have to fight until the boss creature
I didn't know that, thankies!!! :D

[Aerith's Knight]

if anyone wants to know a neat trick.. if you stay near the edges of a mission level, you never have to fight until the boss creature
I didn't know that, thankies!!! :D

I just share cause im awsome.. and have a need to share my awsomeness with the world.. i also may be a little vain, but im prob too good for that. :p

[Jessweeee♪]

I am confuzzled. I have heard of this "secret ending" that you see if you beat the game twice, but I'm pretty sure I saw it the first time :confused:

[Relapse]

kay just here to share some knowledge for those who didn't know. if you get all DMWs (100% not required), you get a Fury Ring (equipped = counterattacks). if all are at 100%, you get a genji armor. you need to check the DMW screen first to get them. neat huh? :)

[Jessweeee♪]

O:

I didn't know that xD

[Chemical]

Yeah so I'm playing the game, and I want to know something but I don't want to post it here for spoiler reasons.
What would you have me do?
Should there be a subforum now?

[Wolf Kanno]

What's wrong with Spoiler Tags, Chemical?

[Project G]

YAY! I finally pre-ordered CC! Been trying for ages in Gamestation but they didn't have the pre-order code or something like that, but thankfully Game had the code!

Can't wait!

[nirojan]

wow north america gets the ccrappiest release world wide, if you pre ordered in NA we got a lousy shinra case. Europe and AU are getting crazy goods!!

[Dr.M]

ive got my special limited editon psp :bigsmile: its my baby

[Project G]

OMG! I've finally got it! It's amazing....but it's missing something! Same as DoC! Hmmm, maybe squeenix are not making the effort anymore? Anyone agree? Or are my standards too high?

[Melodies of Life]

Just picked up this game. Can't wait to play it.

[Dr.M]

give yourself one day and you'll fly through it. and of course i cried at the end, i knew i was going to but it's really depressing.

[Relapse]

there really should be a subforum for this game now.

[Dr.M]

there really should be a subforum for this game now.

agreed.





my friend swears that she can control her DWM... she says that when she presses X it stops on the right person most of the time. i dont believe her. i think its just luck and raondomised.

[Project G]

Does anyone know a really quick way to kill Grand Horns?

They have Null Physical, Null Magic, and Endure status enhancements.

The only thing that does damage is Limit Breaks such as Summons, but I hardly get limit breaks, just limit verges.


Any ideas anyone?

[Carl the Llama]

They arent immune to Fire Ice and Thunder, they just half the damage. also have you tried useing costly punch?

[WeeJim]

I was just watching a secret ending for dirge of cerberus on youtube and it shows genesis breaks free from something and picks up the main boss (can't remember his name) and says "It's not time to sleep yet my brother" then sprouts his black wing and flies off. Does anyone know what that's about.

[WeeJim]

for any of you have played dirge of cerberus theres a secret ending where genesis breaks free from some orb thing and carries the main bad guy away (cant remember his name) and says its not time for rest yet my brother. Can any1 tell me what thats about

[nirojan]

Well that was weiss(i think). Genesis takes him away supposed to leave us in suspense about future games in the compiliation (i beilieve the CEO of square said the FF7 compiliation will continue for 20 years!) .....
Anyways wrong game to talk about in this section, i believe there is a Doc Subforum now so u really should discuss this there!

[Levian]

I'll unstick this thread now that CC and FF7 has been separated.

[nirojan]

WEll it was a good run!!
im glad i made a uberlong thread on EOFF!!

any one find anything cool after finishing the game?
all i found out was they LIED TO ME! 100 hours MY ASS!
short game..but very well set for a PSP game. Lives up to the hype, but i still think GOW:Chains of Olympus is the best PSP game!

[KH-Cloudy]

100 hours total if you do all the missions.

[nirojan]

i did...or i think i did anyways. i got maybe 40 hours AND THAT'S STRETCHING IT!
well you find anything cool in this game?

[solidsnake420]

i have over 300 hrs in crissis core and i beat the game 100percent twice once on normal and once on hard that means i colected every item every meteria got all dmws finesed off all the missions and maxed out all of zacks stats except the luck but thats ok

[Melissaur]

@.@ wow thats alot of time spent in there.i only have like. 80 hours to my game. Oh and yes GOW: chains... was kick ass. i got the special edition GOW psp