Okay, so some time in 2005 people got really hyped up because of a certain PS3 Tech Demo that suggested the possibility of Final Fantasy VII remake. If this video doesn't cause a surge of warm, fuzzy memories in you, let me explain - it is hardware rendered version of pre-rendered cinematic from PS1 game, which you can see here or here (the second one is longer, but contains a bit of gameplay showing Cloud jumping off the train).
PS vs PS3 comparison
Collective imagination of gamers population was further teased by speculations in different media, such as this IGN article, or Square-Enix folks hinting at potential remake. Honestly, I can't blame people, as for me Final Fantasy VII is one of the most influential and unique stories of videogame world (together with Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy VI, Dark Earth, Deus Ex, Morrowind and others)
So recently all the hype re-emerged due to the hidden (not sure about that, as I haven't played the game yet) ending of Final Fantasy Crisis Core, a game that is technically a Final Fantasy VII prequel. Both PS3 Tech Demo and Crisis Core ending share the same renewed look of characters, just like in Final Fantasy Advent Children, which in turn is a sequel (movie sequel to a game... no comments).
Final FantasyCrisis Core ending
Okay, so if you're a gamer, then you probably already know all that, and if you're not, you really don't give a damn anyways.
Still, I wanted to make a point here
Did you know that this kind of tech demo, teasing gamers with the vision of remake, using hardware to render in real time animation that would not be feasible on the earlier generation of consoles - did you know that it has happened before?
A-ha!
Watch this movie showing dance scene (Dance with the Balamb Fish, a beautiful moment by the way) and then this movie that recreates it - the difference being that the first one is a pre-rendered sequence from PS1, while the second one is a PS2 tech demo, rendering the same scene in real time. Sounds familiar?
Both renditions head-to-head comparison for your viewing pleasure.
But that's not all! I have also found two other interesting things. One of them would be tech demo of Final Fantasy VI (considered the best part of the series by many, at least story-wise) on ... Nintendo 64.
Nintendo 64 tech demo
Yes, it is incredible. Looks like Square actually considered what would it be to take a plunge into 3D long before they decided to make Final Fantasy VII for Playstation. One can't help but to wonder about some alternative reality where Final Fantasy series is a Nintendo exclusive... Do you think it would influence the outcome of console wars?
Final Fantasy VII Beta
And speaking of Final Fantasy VII and Square's first ventures into 3D world - have a look at the above movie and see how Final Fantasy VII Beta was different from the actual game that came later on. Observe especially the proportions of protagonists' models and their 2D images in menu...
So you see, it is not the first time we, gamers, are being teased with unfulfilled promises of recreation of our favourite adventures in all-new graphical galore. And that's essentially the point I wanted to make. Share your comments below!
PS vs PS3 comparison
Collective imagination of gamers population was further teased by speculations in different media, such as this IGN article, or Square-Enix folks hinting at potential remake. Honestly, I can't blame people, as for me Final Fantasy VII is one of the most influential and unique stories of videogame world (together with Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy VI, Dark Earth, Deus Ex, Morrowind and others)
So recently all the hype re-emerged due to the hidden (not sure about that, as I haven't played the game yet) ending of Final Fantasy Crisis Core, a game that is technically a Final Fantasy VII prequel. Both PS3 Tech Demo and Crisis Core ending share the same renewed look of characters, just like in Final Fantasy Advent Children, which in turn is a sequel (movie sequel to a game... no comments).
Final FantasyCrisis Core ending
Okay, so if you're a gamer, then you probably already know all that, and if you're not, you really don't give a damn anyways.
Still, I wanted to make a point here
Did you know that this kind of tech demo, teasing gamers with the vision of remake, using hardware to render in real time animation that would not be feasible on the earlier generation of consoles - did you know that it has happened before?
A-ha!
Watch this movie showing dance scene (Dance with the Balamb Fish, a beautiful moment by the way) and then this movie that recreates it - the difference being that the first one is a pre-rendered sequence from PS1, while the second one is a PS2 tech demo, rendering the same scene in real time. Sounds familiar?
Both renditions head-to-head comparison for your viewing pleasure.
But that's not all! I have also found two other interesting things. One of them would be tech demo of Final Fantasy VI (considered the best part of the series by many, at least story-wise) on ... Nintendo 64.
Nintendo 64 tech demo
Yes, it is incredible. Looks like Square actually considered what would it be to take a plunge into 3D long before they decided to make Final Fantasy VII for Playstation. One can't help but to wonder about some alternative reality where Final Fantasy series is a Nintendo exclusive... Do you think it would influence the outcome of console wars?
Final Fantasy VII Beta
And speaking of Final Fantasy VII and Square's first ventures into 3D world - have a look at the above movie and see how Final Fantasy VII Beta was different from the actual game that came later on. Observe especially the proportions of protagonists' models and their 2D images in menu...
So you see, it is not the first time we, gamers, are being teased with unfulfilled promises of recreation of our favourite adventures in all-new graphical galore. And that's essentially the point I wanted to make. Share your comments below!
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