It has been barely two weeks since the launch of Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradefor the Playstation 5, and fans of the RPG seem to be hit hard with nostalgia. Not only does theplatform-exclusive Yuffie Kisaragi episodebring back familiar characters, and even provide new story content, but the base game itself helps fans continue to relive the glory days ofFinal Fantasy 7. Recently, a gamer shared one such nostalgic photo that featured a familiar van which fans may recognize from the iconic car chase scene in the game’s remake and original versions.
Before the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Square Enix seemed to make sure that its loyal followers had every incentive to make the platform upgrade. The company providedtransferable save files from the PS4 to PS5, even providing a free item pack that gave players bonus summon materia and five extra accessories. WithFinal Fantasy 7now crossing through decades of gamer generations, from the original PlayStation to the PS5, fans will likely enjoy spotting game elements that remind them of the RPG within the realm of real life.
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Sharing on theFinal Fantasy 7 RemakesubReddit, user JoergenFS posted a photo of a truck that they spotted on the street. At first glance, the truck looks like any other typical one, butFF7fans would likely recognize the vehicle from when the gang of Cloud, Red 13, Tifa, Aerith, and Barrett escape from the Shinra building in Midgar. The van has the same light green color, complete with the open space in the back, just like a pick-up truck.
Many of the commenters on the Reddit thread expressed their joy in seeing the photo. Some even joked thatCloud Strife’s signature Hardy Daytonahad been replaced by a bicycle, given that there was one in the back of the photographed truck. One hardcoreFF7van even mentioned that the real-life truck had too many wheels, given that the originalFinal Fantasy 7version only had one wheel in the front.
Nevertheless, such photos and reactions by the game’s community provides a good indication of how deeply ingrained the title is in its fans’ hearts. And it seems Square Enix knows this, as it continues to provide more incentive for players to keep patronizing anyFF7content that it produces. With the hype fromIntergrademost likely diminishing soon, hopefully the developers share moreinformation aboutFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2, to sustain fan engagement and activity.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakeis available now for PS4 and PS5.
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