Only thing i can think of is that the game is not anywhere near complete, and they want it out asap to produce an income. (stupid idea), and awful consumer business especially with a game like this. Personally i will not support this, and tbh i saw it coming, knew it was to good to be true.

I have a speculation (and some questions):

Do you guys think, now that SE confirms that FFVII: Remake will be launched in chunks/parts, that they will do away with the world map and exploration? Like they are cutting the world map traversal so you are transported to key locations that matter in the whole context of the game instead? And some sub-scenes from the original game and minor story in your travels will be presented in pure text/presentational format?

If this happens, I don't know what I'm gonna feel about it. However, if world map traversal is still in, would we be restricted from some areas per episode?

why dont people wait and see instead of getting their knickers in a twist over speculations. Each part could be brilliant. Lets just see what it is

Square just said this recently.

"It means instead of concluding in one entry, multiple entries are being considered in development. Each entry will have its own unique story. As a gaming experience, each entry will have the volume of content equal to a full-sized game."

http://kotaku.com/sounds-li...

Im so confused now.......................

Many are missing the point that FF7 has stories/games/movies built around the main plot so they can be added into the episodes.

I wonder if these will be added into the story and change bits and pieces. All I want is the main plot from start to finish available on the day.

answer is simple, they announced the remake back at E3, they were blown away by the demand and hype for the remake, they decided to cut the game apart and sell it as "episodic parts" to milk us and gain more money from it, an "episode" or whatever will probably cost $20 or more, lets say 6parts that means $20 X 6 = $120 for the complete game that is supposed to be $59.99 in the first place. its like buying the ultimate edition of Battlefront that comes with the season pass.

Perhaps and this is what I'm hoping... we get the full FFVII game with multi-part referring to expanded universe titles.

For example Crisis Core, Advent Children, whatever that animated thing was called could be turned into new games in the series.

Do you want to wait a long ass time for the game to come out or do you want to get it early but at a fraction of the content? Honestly I prefer to get it as soon as I can and just wait, did it with Life is strange and Resident Evil Revelations 2, so really not a big deal

It's insane how many people, even large sites like Kotaku, jumped on the episodic bandwagon when literally no one said anything like that.

Now that it's been confirmed it will NOT be episodic, but rather have sequels...I hope everyone learned not to jump to conclusions.

Even now, in this very comment section, people are still calling it episodic even though we know it's not.

It's easy to point out the crazies by just looking at who follows actual evidence and who follows media bull $#!^

if its parts like 13 was then im happy , if its episodic then f**k that sh**

They are subcontracting the game out to different studios, this should work out well. /sarcasm

Square have finally gone and hammered in the last nail in their own coffin as far as I'm concerned with all of these bad moves they have made. First it was timed exclusive for tomb raider which as we all know sold poorly. Then it was the 5 tier pre-order for deus ex which got canned. Then hitman was announced as being episodic. And now final fantasy 7 remake is going same way.

Shame on you square, I have little sympathy for you

The same people who were crying for a remake for over a decade and now they are bitching about it. Pathetic. Wait for the game to come out then judge for yourself.

Just imagine being half way finished and you must wait a year or two for the second half of the game.

Unfortunately no matter what they do there's always one person thats gonna be upset with the game

The game is episodic , the episode would be the lengt of an entire game i read on a french website.

Seems like they are trying to make cloud into Lightning now although i get the feeling Cloud is ganna be even more moody than Lightning. Something like Squall from FF8. Cloud is a HORRIBLE character for the very reason that not even Square Enix are sure what his true personality is like. Anyways, Lighting is a true bad ass but this cloud is honestly looking like some J-pop punk with too much gel in his hair

The ccharacter Cloud might have worked in the 90s but today he's just cringe worthy

how genius would it have been to have this game on 3 discs?

I'm totally against remakes now, If the old game was a masterpiece, just don't do it and make something fresh on the same level.
I'd rathe see sequels or prequels instead.
Crisis Core was a wonderful idea for an example....

Anyway, SE will most likely milk thier classic games after seeing this. I won't be surprised if it's episodic or a normal game with microtransaction and day 1 dlc.
This generation is really greedy and people still welcome it with their wallets.

Jesus! Internet, your sense of entitlement and general childish view of the world is getting tiresome.
Option 1
. Don't get a remake with modern visuals and modern gameplay elements. Play the original. Cheap.
Option 2.
Don't buy any of the episodes and wait for a complete version. Cheaper.
Option 3.
Don't buy any of it. Carry on with life,
with your memories
Option 4( most of you) .
Behave like a little brat with no concept of economy or business, or even the games industry.
Twats

Its MULTI PART. Meaning multiple games. Not "episodic" teltale style. They also said each part will have as much content as a normal game. The FF7 universe has enough contenet to make 10 games. They could make a seperate game for each character if they wanted to.
Its also soon to be 2016 this game wont even be playable until late 2016 more likely early 2017. Theres no such thing as an all in one game anymore. If you dont like it dont buy it. If you cant afford it I dont know what to tell you. Wait for a sale I guess.

BUY FISRT EPISODE IF THAT SHIT DONT BUY THE OTHER = SO WHY SO SERIOUS? You din't even play it and gave opinion.

I didn't play this on the original Playstation, but I did buy the steam version after hearing about the amazing mods that are available. Square Enix definitely made the right decision to re-release this game on multiple platforms decades after release.

I am still wishing for the day Nintendo releases the original Pokemon Red and Blue on mobile with online features.

Edit: I am also looking forward to the day Square Enix ports FFX to mobile.

wow