Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Impressions: Reliving Memories of Mako City

By Brandon Cash

Published on March 5th, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

As the PlayStation logo appeared on my screen once again after years of absence, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. I couldn't help but feel like it was 1997 all over again as Final Fantasy VII Remake's demo began to download onto my PS4 hard drive. Memories long buried deep within my heart were about to resurface.

For many fans who grew up alongside the original PlayStation era, Final FFVII holds a special place in our gaming history books. The story of Cloud Strife and his companions as they battled against the apocalyptic forces of Shinra Corporation still resonates vividly today - even after more than two decades have passed since its initial release.

As I started playing through this remake demo, it felt almost like no time had actually elapsed at all. Every iconic sound effect from those memorable battles against behemoth-like enemies such as Sephiroth's One-Winged Angel and each heart-wrenching moment when Zack Fair stood tall alongside his friends in Midgar once more came flooding back into my consciousness.

The graphics alone are simply breathtaking; an upgrade that truly does justice to the original game while still maintaining its nostalgic charm. From the gritty, industrialized streets of Mako City at night time through until the lush greenery surrounding Cosmo Canyon during daytime - every single environment feels lovingly recreated down to minute detail.

But what really caught my attention wasn't just how well they managed to recreate everything visual-wise though; it was also how effectively Square Enix managed to recapture that same sense of atmosphere & tension found throughout the original game. From Zack's emotional monologues about his past experiences fighting alongside his comrades during war efforts against SOLDIER forces...all leading up until those climactic final boss battles where anything could potentially go wrong at any given moment - it truly felt like I was reliving my childhood all over again through this remake.

Overall, Square Enix should be commended for their hard work in bringing back such an iconic title from our collective gaming past. Final Fantasy VII Remake is shaping up to be something truly special and not just a mere cash-in attempt at rehashing classic IP's like we've seen far too often before with other remasters/HD-remakes over the years.

So if you're anything like me who still holds fond memories of playing through FFVIII back then (or even those that never had chance to experience it first-hand due personal circumstances etc.), I highly recommend giving this remake a try when it finally releases later down the line - especially since Square has promised more updates & DLC content will be added post-launch too!

Until next time gamers! Let's hope we'll see some official announcement regarding release dates for PC/PS4 owners soonest possible. Until then, keep an eye out on our site for any further impressions and thoughts about this highly anticipated title.

Final Thoughts:

* The graphics are simply breathtaking; a lovingly recreated remake that stays true to the original while still feeling fresh.

* Square Enix has managed to recapture the sense of atmosphere & tension found throughout the game perfectly, making it feel like you're reliving your childhood all over again.

* If you played through Final Fantasy VII back in 1997 or never had chance due personal circumstances etc., this remake is a must-play title that shouldn't be missed out on.

Rating: 5/5 stars

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