FF7R3’s Big Step Up

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In the gaming world, Bethesda’s RPGs are often linked with the idea of a ‘freedom exploration’ phase, even though other studios might have introduced it first. This phase is commonly known as ‘stepping out’, and it signifies the point when players are allowed to roam freely in the game’s open-world, usually following a short tutorial that takes place within a more restricted environment. This moment serves not just as an introduction to the game’s setting and visual style, but also as a tantalizing preview of what the game offers. Similarly, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth also features its own ‘stepping out’ experience.

We’re probably not getting the third installment of the “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” trilogy soon, but since the last two games have closely followed the 1997 original, fans already know what’s coming next in the story. If “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” and its sequel stick to the original’s narrative, it will likely include a crucial scene that could provide an emotionally powerful moment when the characters step out into something new.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3’s Stepping Out Moment Could Be An All-Timer

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Stepping Out Moment Will Be Hard to Beat

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth offers a striking breakthrough scene that fans have eagerly anticipated for quite some time, yet the emotional resolution was delayed. In the span of over 30 hours in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, players find themselves largely confined within Midgar’s city limits. The settings, from crowded slums to murky sewers to shady nightclubs to unsettling offices, are all crafted to evoke a sense of confinement, reflecting the oppressive regime of Shinra.

Towards the conclusion of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, players manage to break free from Shinra’s grasp and depart from the industrial metropolis of Midgar. The game concludes with Cloud and his comrades gazing towards verdant landscapes, hinting at the expansive world that lies ahead. Yet, it isn’t until much later that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fulfills this suggestion of a broader world.

In the opening chapter of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the narrative focuses on recalling Cloud’s past with Sephiroth. Following this emotional flashback, players are required to make a swift and risky exit from Shinra’s troops. Leaving Kalm town behind, they’re treated to a breathtaking panorama of the Grasslands. The cold, metallic walls and congested layout of Kalm transform into vast, verdant fields teeming with life. Aerith, full of anticipation, leaps forward, expressing that they have embarked on a fresh adventure. At this moment, players get their first glimpse of the broader scope that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth offers.

Final Fantasy 7 Part 3’s Stepping Out Moment Could Be Even More Impactful

The third segment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy might find it challenging to recreate the powerful debut impact, given the recurrence of familiar locations in the game’s concluding chapters. However, there’s a pivotal scene from the original 1997 Final Fantasy 7 that could potentially generate the same level of thrill and curiosity about what lies ahead.

In essence, during the original “Final Fantasy 7,” there’s a stage where the players assume control of Tifa and seize command of Shinra’s ship, the Highwind. This ship is familiar to players as it was previously observed in Junon during “Rebirth.” Once they secure the Highwind, players acquire the freedom to traverse the game’s expansive world at will, allowing them to touch down on various landscapes.

It’s uncertain whether Final Fantasy 7 Remake part 3 will allow players to explore the skies freely like the original did, but considering Square Enix’s work on making Rebirth semi-open world, it seems plausible that the final part might follow suit. If this happens, obtaining the Highwind in part 3 could represent a significant leap in player freedom and may exceed fan expectations. If the sequence is accompanied by impressive visuals and music, it could potentially match or even surpass the memorable moment of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

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2025-03-06 22:37