- Platforms
- PS5
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Rated
- T (Teen)
- Genre
- Action RPG
- Release date
- Feb 29, 2024
The Final Fantasy franchise is a renowned series of role-playing video games created by Square Enix. Debuting in 1987, it has become one of the most successful and influential video game franchises ever. Each game typically features a unique story, world, and characters, though common elements include fantasy and science fiction themes, complex narratives, and turn-based combat systems. Notable for its high-quality graphics, music, and intricate gameplay mechanics, the franchise includes mainline titles, spin-offs, films, anime, and merchandise. The series has garnered a massive global fanbase and critical acclaim for its storytelling and innovation in the RPG genre.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a 2024 action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It serves as a sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) and is the second installment in a planned trilogy of games that remake the iconic 1997 PlayStation classic, Final Fantasy VII.
The game’s storyline picks up immediately after the events of Remake, following the party’s escape from the dystopian metropolis of Midgar. Players primarily control Cloud Strife, a former Shinra soldier who joins the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE. Their mission is to prevent the megacorporation Shinra from exploiting the planet’s life essence, known as the Lifestream, as an energy source. Along the way, they must also confront Sephiroth, the legendary SOLDIER who seeks to unite with the Planet for greater power.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth features real-time exploration, combat, and character development. The game expands upon the original while reimagining key elements, offering players an engaging experience as they journey across the Planet to thwart Shinra’s plans and face off against Sephiroth.
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