The Final Part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Will Be Full of Mini-Games: Director Believes It's the Right Choice
New details about the third part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy will be available soon. Mini-games will remain a key element of the project.
In an interview, Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that mini-games allow players to view the world from a different perspective and prevent the main gameplay from becoming monotonous. He acknowledges the mixed reactions from the community: some players appreciate the change in pace, while others see mini-games as an interruption of the main story.
Hamaguchi emphasized that the team pays special attention to balancing the timing, difficulty, and number of mini-games. He recalled that the original Final Fantasy VII was also famous for its abundance of mini-games, and this tradition will continue in the remake, including the third part.
Talking about the lessons from the remake, the director noted that when working with a cult game, one cannot completely change well-known characters and the world without valid reasons. Trust and continuity are crucial. Therefore, the team did not replace original ideas but organically developed what could not be fully realized in 1997.