Fresh from the latest teasing images of Final Fantasy VII Remake at the weekend, producer Yoshinori Kitase has also revealed in this week's issue of Japanese gaming magazine Dengeki PlayStation that the voice-work for the remake is nearing completion.
As per a translation by Siliconera, Kitase had this to say: "Final Fantasy VII Remake requires hefty readiness. The voice actors are practically finished in recording voices for the main story. Fans might be picturing Cloud from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children for it, but it's a Cloud in his 'prime' from before Advent Children, so you might sense a fresh new performance from it."
We should remind everyone at this juncture that the game is being split into multiple full game sized episodes and that what Kitase is alluding to here is probably just the first part. However, it seems like things are coming along nicely.
We also know that developer Square Enix is willing to change a few things for the PS4 remake, including a new battle system that looks similar to that seen in the Kingdom Hearts series. Given that the game is being led by Final Fantasy series veteran and Kingdom Hearts lead designer Tetsuya Nomura, this perhaps comes as no surprise.
But that's not all. Kitase went on to tease us a little more saying: "The new visual that was presented at the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary has something that wasn't in the original: Sephiroth (with black wing?) and we'll leave it to your imagination as far as the meaning behind it goes."
So, what do you think, people? Is episode one going to hit a 2017 release date to mark the original game's 20th birthday, or are we going to have to wait longer to see Cloud's HD buster sword in play? Show us your victory dance in the comments section below.
[source siliconera.com]
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"Fans might be picturing Cloud from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children for it, but it's a Cloud in his 'prime' from before Advent Children, so you might sense a fresh new performance from it."
it's still the same guy though right, at least it sounded like i him in the trailer
Pleaseeee be 2017 Kitase-San. That would be the ultimate way to celebrate 30 years of final fantasy. Just bought the pc rerelease on PS4 for yet another run through, and the bonus theme for the remake that came with it really got me hyped
This is one of those things that I'm fully expecting to be rubbish and yet I'm absolutely certain to throw my money at the second the pre-orders go live.
@johncalmc i already pre-ordered it THE DAY AFTER IT WAS ANNOUNCED
I would be surprised if this releases this year. But considering how quickly they made the original FF7, it's possible!
Good to hear it's progressing, bit too much negativity surrounding the way this game is progressing for my liking, but I suppose it's understandable given the FF15/KH3 delays..
I still kind of wish they'd stuck to their guns and refused to remake FF7. As a business it is a license to print money for them, but it could also sully one of their shinning star's name. I hope it turns out well, but I don't have the faith I had in Square back in the PS1/2 era anymore and Bravely Default proved doing what you know well is often better than trying to appeal to a new group of players.
We'll see. FFXV had the most unsatisfying story of all time for me. I loved FFVII, but we'll just have to see how much they screw this up.
Well, something's getting done.
Can I be honest though? I've hardly ever been too high on Steve Burton as Cloud. Sometimes he does a good enough job, but he mostly can't seem to get past "bored scene kid". I was hoping they'd give Cloud a different actor, but maybe Burton will pull out something different for Cloud at his best.
Please don't give Tifa a cutesy voice. She needs to sound like she drinks Guinness, smokes cigars and makes fully grown men cry.
@FullbringIchigo Yup, still Sakurai Takahiro
@Xaessya Thank you. I never knew I needed this until now.
Too many different informations? One day Nomura says the project still needs a lot of time, the next Kitase says the voice-work is over. I don't care if we have to wait untill Christmas 2018 for the first episode, I just hope they get it right - though I must say all their latest projects turned out finer than people give them credit for (bravely/XIV/XV...Nier looks very nice too)
@Feena Yup, the information is confusing, to say the least. Basically we have no idea how far along they are which probably means it is indeed going to be 2018 at the earliest.
@Athrum sweet! and i know the english voice actor is still Steve Burton for those that are interested
Japanese voices or english though hmmmm.
And im also on the same boat as i
no Steve Burton for Cloud. Sounds like he really doesnt want to be doing it
@SuperSilverback To be fair Cloud doesn't really want to be doing it half the time. I think he brings a certain "stoicness" to the role. He can stay.
@kyleforrester87 Haha i was thinking while writing that Cloud couldnt be arsed either!
But during an emotional scene in the Forgotten City and after he has the mental breakdown/identiy crisis, i duno if Burton can pull off anything other than "I dont give AF" Cloud
@SuperSilverback That's true, maybe he doesn't have the range required - It'll be interesting at least to see how he copes with Clouds development in FF7!
@kyleforrester87 Hey maybe he'll surprise me and be great! He wasnt exactly given the best lines in Advent Children haha
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