Not another remake thread...

[Wolf Kanno]

Confused, because squenix doesn't normally move backwards. And yes, in my opinion 2D is backwards. It can be brilliant, but there's nothing new to be gained from it :P

How is 2D backwards? Also, would you say the same if it was being remade in 3D for the PS3? I feel updated graphics wouldn't bring anything new to the story or gameplay.

I like 3D better.

Fair enough.

frankly cut scenes were awful, why insist on keeping them unchanged? As for game itself - any examples of 2d in high definition similar in style to ff6?

Partly because I feel many fans would view the cutscenes as part of the whole VII mythos and charm but they don't have to exist I'm just saying that current technology could allow them to still be used even in a 2D remake.

As for the second question I hate to admit I don't quite understand what you are asking. You want to know what 2D would look like in HD? May I ask why?

Unsurprisingly, it would make me feel like I was not going to buy it. I understand that nostalgia would want people want VI in 2D, but in VII, it would really be a step backwards. Nanaki would look plain silly. How would Cloud go into his crazy possessed state? A lot of the game is explained through body language, albeit simplistically. Put it into 2D, and that would all be lost.

You would be amazed what 2D can actually do. Xenogears alone has shown that a few of the things you mentioned can be pulled off.

Also, VI and CT have shown that much body language can be expressed through simple sprites and considering VII doesn't have much in the way of overly complex movement, I can't think of a scene off the top of my head that would require serious Blocking that an FFVI sprite couldn't pull off.

I wouldnt like it, 3D suits VII for me.
I also think 3D wouldn't suit some of the older Final Fantasys.

This struck me as an interesting statement, care to elaborate?

So far some good responses, I'm curious to know how VII's level of 3D is so important to it when I personally feel the story can easily be told through 2D. Overall, I feel only battles would be dramatically affected.