I’ll level with you now – the original Final Fantasy 7 shaped my taste in fiction. It was the first big game I played as a child, enrapturing me in its dystopian cyberpunk world and misfit cast of characters. It was a similar revelation for countless others, ushering in a new era of JRPGs outside of Japan that can still be felt today. Cloud and his gargantuan sword were instantly iconic, instilling a legacy many were afraid to touch for years.

Square Enix drew from the well with spin-offs like Crisis Core and Advent Children, but the idea of recreating the original felt almost sacrilegious. It was a task that appeared too ambitious, and if colour appeared outside the lines even once, fans would riot in their millions. I felt the same, but deep down pined for a modern interpretation of the classic. Now, it’s finally here – well, the first instalment at least.
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