The first paragraph introduces the author’s experiences with the Final Fantasy series, starting with their first exposure to the game at a friend’s house. The author saw a magazine article about Final Fantasy 8, leading them to ask for it as a birthday present. The paragraph closes with a reflection on how this might have influenced their favorite game in the series.
The second paragraph discusses the author’s preference for Final Fantasy 8 and the general consensus around Final Fantasy 7 among fans. It also highlights the author’s comparison of the two games and how the story and characters of FF8 resonated more with them than FF7. On the other hand, even though the author bought and played the Remake of FF7, it didn’t capture their excitement as much.
The third paragraph shifts to the author’s initial impression of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, expressing a more hopeful outlook towards falling in love with the characters, world, and storyline. The new development enhancements in the game, including graphical improvements and deeper character building, are highlighted. The introduction of relationship mechanics between characters is discussed, focusing on both gameplay and narrative impacts.
The fourth paragraph describes how Rebirth effectively merges elements of the original game with modern features, specifically in combat mechanics. The paragraph emphasizes how Rebirth adds new elements to deepen the characters’ personalities and relationships. The introduction of the new card minigame, Queen’s Blood, is mentioned as an exciting feature for the author.
The final paragraph outlines the author’s hope to form a strong connection with the characters and the world of FF7 through Rebirth. The author expresses a desire to eagerly anticipate the next chapter of the trilogy and finally have a clear favorite within the game’s cast of characters.