Discover the full potential of the game: Maxing out the production in FF7 Rebirth requires at least 70-80 hours of gameplay – only for true fans ready to explore all the mysteries of the world.
The game surprises you with novelties, even side quests can surprise you with new mechanics which you will only experience while playing this mission and later you will not see it again.
The plot starts where the remake left us. The heroes have left Midgard traversing the world together, with the sinister Shinra Electric Power Company treading on their heels.
Beginner’s Guide: Tips and Tricks to Get Started
- Ride Mounts for Swift Exploration 🚀
- Traverse vast landscapes efficiently using Chocobos, buggies, and more.
- Adopt or capture these trusty mounts for enhanced exploration perks.
- Harvest EXP, SP, and AP Like a Pro 🌟
- Level up strategically, acquiring Experience (EXP), Ability Points (AP), and Skill Points (SP).
- Conquer formidable foes for substantial EXP, AP, and SP gains; amplify results with equipped Materia.
- Monetize Unwanted Gear 💰
- Streamline inventory by selling outdated gear, converting clutter into precious Gil.
- Utilize acquired Gil for essential purchases or unique Materia from Midgar’s shops.
- Craft with Item Transmutation 🧪
- Master the art of Item Transmutation, crafting items and gear from collected materials.
- Preserve Gil by crafting instead of buying, saving resources for pivotal moments.
- Unearth Hidden Treasures 🗺️
- Thoroughly explore every nook for concealed chests and items.
- Dive into the ocean for hidden islands, unveiling potential treasures.
- Optimize Character Folios 📚
- Regularly check Maghnata Books to optimize Character Folios.
- Invest Skill Points (SP) judiciously for unlocking skills, abilities, and stat enhancements.
- Secure First Strikes for Tactical Advantage ⚔️
- Initiate battles with a partial ATB Gauge advantage using First Strikes.
- Equip gear like the Whistlewind Scarf for additional ATB boost during initial strikes.
- Master Blocking and Dodging Techniques 🛡️
- Defend against attacks proficiently, filling the ATB Gauge while avoiding damage.
- Perfect your timing to parry and deflect attacks through strategic blocking.
- Enhance Targeting Precision 🎯
- Utilize the lock-on function for precise targeting in crowded battles.
- Steer clear of accidental target switches by handling the Right Analog Stick with finesse.
- Unleash Synergy Abilities Strategically ⚡
- Execute potent Synergy Abilities by filling the Synergy Gauge strategically.
- Unleash these abilities at opportune moments to turn the tide in battles.
- Frequent Assessments for Tactical Insights 📊
- Equip the Assess Materia for detailed enemy insights, uncovering vulnerabilities.
- Strategize battles by exploiting weaknesses revealed through assessments.
- Shortcut Mastery for Swift Skills Access ⚙️
- Streamline combat with assigned shortcuts for frequently used skills.
- Access these shortcuts seamlessly during battles by holding down the L1 button.
- Immerse in Rewarding Minigames 🎮
- Dive into engaging minigames like Chocobo Races and Moogle Mischief for diverse rewards.
- Revel in extra Gil, EXP, and exclusive equipment by actively participating in these enjoyable diversions.
- Cultivate Companion Bonds for Mutual Benefits 💪
- Strengthen connections with companions through dialogue, quests, and minigames.
- Reap rewards from improved relationships, enhancing your team’s synergy and capabilities.
Playable Characters
- Cloud Strife
- Former soldier Cloud, lured to Midgar by childhood friend Tifa, joins Avalanche to challenge Shinra. Together they leave Midgar, pursuing Sephiroth and confronting the truth, defying destiny. This is a character we will see frequently on screen.
2. Aerith Gainsborough
- Living in Sector 5 slums, a flower seller and the last Cetra survivor, she hears the planet’s voice. Shinra captured her to find the “Promised Land,” but Cloud rescued her. Escaping Midgar with new friends, her longing for adventures in the vast wilderness intensifies.
3. Red XIII (or Red 13)
- Red XIII, a fiery-tailed beast with crimson fur, lethal claws, and the gift of speech, is rescued by Cloud and the team from Professor Hojo’s capture. Choosing to accompany them, his species boasts long life spans, and as the oldest in the party, this Cosmo Canyon native imparts occasional words of wisdom to his fellow adventurers.
4. Sephiroth
- During his Nibelheim mission five years prior, Sephiroth unraveled his origin, succumbing to madness. He razed the town, slaughtering its residents, including Cloud’s mother. After the onslaught, Shinra concealed the truth, falsely declaring Sephiroth’s demise in a classified mission.
5. Barret Wallace
- As the head of an independent Avalanche cell, Barret leads a mission to dismantle Shinra’s mako reactors, but faces severe consequences when the company strikes back, resulting in the death of his comrades. Fueled by the memories of his lost friends and newfound awareness of Sephiroth’s schemes, he leaves Midgar with the aim of preserving the planet and securing a future for his daughter Marlene.
6. Tifa Lockhart
- Tifa, Cloud’s childhood friend from Nibelheim, reunites with him during a mission to survey the Mt. Nibel Mako Reactor, as depicted in the first chapter’s flashback.
7. Yuffie Kisaragi
- Wutai’s elite ninja operative, Yuffie, infiltrates Midgar to seize the “ultimate materia” from Shinra, but her mission goes awry. Failing to secure the materia, she loses her partner Sonon. Struggling alone, Cloud’s group enters the scene, offering a new perspective.
8. Cait Sith
- A witty, cat-shaped robot frequently perched on his large moogle companion. A beloved mascot of the Gold Saucer, he charms visitors with fortune-telling services, extended to Cloud and friends. Despite his cute exterior, he possesses valuable insider information about Shinra.