Quote Originally Posted by ToriJ View Post
I would go "Aww!" And then play the game.
Basically this. Though that original opening is pretty iconic, so I'd love to see it retained. Midgar from above, in all its HD, 3D glory, before you get to explore (hopefully) every nook and cranny for the first time.

Besides, I like the symbolism: the very first face you see in the game is Aerith's, illuminated by the glow of Mako. (SPOILER)And the very last image before the end credits is, again, her smile lit by the Lifestream itself. It bookends the story beautifully, and reminds you exactly whose story you've really been playing.