The Continuing Wait for Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth on PC
The PC Gaming Community Yearns for the Epic Remake
Square Enix and Rockstar are the last remaining third-party publishers committed to the PC gaming community, making PC gamers impatient for the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth. With its initial release on consoles garnering massive praise, a PC version announcement is long overdue, causing frustration among the PC gaming community.
Meteoric Success of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Considered the smashing success of the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth currently holds an impressive 92% rating on Metacritic. Reviewers admiration for its immersive open world and its commendable revitalization of the iconic FF7 world outside Midgar contribute to the game’s astounding success.
Critical Views Diminish the Hype
Despite the overwhelming praise, there are critical viewpoints that need to be acknowledged. Eurogamer’s Ed Nightingale notes the game’s attempt to please, ultimately leading to an overstuffed narrative. Similarly, GameSpot’s Tamoor Hussain criticizes the game for its portions that veer off as distractions, disheartening gamers seeking a tightly woven plot.
A Familiar Promise and Looming Challenges
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth seems to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, focusing on action RPG elements accompanied by high-definition graphics portraying an iconic fantasy-industrial world. However, fans must be prepared to endure the Square Enix Tax of a prolonged wait for the game’s price to drop and technical issues to be resolved. PC gamers recall the disappointment of the port for the first installment of the remake, which debuted on the Epic Store over a year after the console release. Furthermore, numerous gamers endured the dreaded shader compilation stutter that plagued the initial release on PC.
Looking to the Future: Final Fantasy 16 and No Official Word on PC Release
As fans eagerly anticipate the long-awaited PC release of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, they still remain in the dark about the fate of Final Fantasy 16. Despite the initial launch eight months prior, there has been no confirmation or updates regarding the PC release. The only known detail is the requirement of having an SSD to optimize the gaming experience.
Questioning the Unnecessary PC Delay
Many PC gamers find it perplexing that Square Enix, not a subsidiary of a console manufacturer, delays releasing the PC version of their games. This practice raises questions about the reasoning behind these decisions. While exclusive console releases might be understandable for console manufacturers in order to protect their investments, it seems incongruous for a third-party publisher like Square Enix. This absence of PC availability is a source of frustration for PC gamers, who yearn to experience popular titles like Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth in a timely manner.
