Final Fantasy VII Remake: Disappointment in the (Re)Making -- CLS Side Quest

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Published on March 19, 2018 4:00:04 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0D6hZ4pwec

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Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)

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For nearly 20 years, Squaresoft -- and later Square Enix -- has toyed around with the idea of remaking Final Fantasy VII. In 2015, their plans were finally confirmed, but nearly three years after that, it seems like their vision has gotten absolutely nowhere. There’s no reason whatsoever to be optimistic about what the much-respected Japanese publisher is doing with one of the industry’s most beloved games. Here’s why.

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