Spoilers ahead for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthfans have noticed a clever detail in the game’s final boss fight. The release of the second game in theRemaketrilogy was met with both excitement and dread by many longtime followers of the franchise, particularly because of a tragic event from the original 1997 classic, which many believed would be reenacted duringFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s climactic ending. But fans weren’t the only ones affected when the gut-wrenching scene transpired, as one small detail hints at the party’s own grief.
Since the original iteration,Final Fantasy 7’s Limit or Limit Break systemhas been a core mechanic in the game’s combat. The system made a return for theRemaketrilogy, and though it received a few modifications, remained largely the same. A character’s Limit bar was still directly tied to some of their most powerful moves, such as Tifa’s Dolphin Flurry and Cloud’s Finishing Touch. However, a character’s Limit bar cannot be charged with items or over time like health, MP, or the ATB gauges. Instead, a Limit bar can only be filled by damage, either by dealing it out or, most notably, by enduring it.
As it turned out, the damage also doesn’t have to be physical, as some fans on Reddit have pointed out how Cloud’s party started with maxed Limit bars during the game’s final boss fight. For context, the climactic battle takes place right afterthe death of Aerith, who was tragically killed by Sephiroth just as she was in the original 1997 version. This understandably enraged the party, with the only exception being Cloud as, from his point of view, he had saved Aerith from Sephiroth.
Users have praised the detail as a clever way of showing a character’s mentality withFinal Fantasy 7’s built-in mechanics, with some pointing out how Cloud is also the only one who isn’t thrown back by Jenova’s Mourning Wail attack - likely because he’s the only one not in mourning. Longtime veterans of the franchise additionally compared it to similar scenes from otherFinal Fantasygames, such as when several characters fromFinal Fantasy 9entered battles in their Trance state, which can be induced by a surge of powerful emotions.
The Finale of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy
It’s safe to say that Aerith’s death has loomed over the fan base since the reveal ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, with the new story elements introduced into theRemaketrilogy, there is still a chance that she might return in the upcoming final entry as a full-fledged party member. Fans have speculated how the introduction of multiple timelines might affect the title’s overall story. Most questions remain unanswered for now, but players can at least be grateful for the fact that developers are hoping for afaster release forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
