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Sacred Symbols+, Episode 379 | Colin and Brad Talk Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
🕑 Added 2024-05-05 01:11:44 +0000 UTCIn mid-April, we at Last Stand published a nearly-four hour review discussion and spoilercast for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and it was well-received (thank you for that). But there was a common request among many viewers and listeners: "We want Colin's opinion, too." Well, fine! I (Colin) am finally done with Rebirth after 89 hours, and while I may go back to clean up a few things, I'm pretty much satisfied. Well, more than satisfied, really. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is exceptional -- one of the best RPGs ever made, in fact -- and it moves effortlessly from strength to strength. From resonant storytelling and powerful characters to a living, breathing world and incredibly high stakes, Square Enix truly nailed it, which may not come as a surprise considering how good 2020's Remake itself was. I was grateful to have Summon Sign's Brad Ellis along with me for a couple of hours, as we worked our way through just some of what makes this adventure shine. And we admit that there's so much to say that we may just have to do another episode in the near-future, perhaps with your inquiries as the fuel.
Comments
Luke Trewarne
Late to the party, but I'm certain that Aerith will be brought back. They touch on saving her and changing fate so often in the game that I'm entirely convinced she will end the trilogy alive and well. Not convinced Cloud survives. Perhaps sacrificing himself to allow Aerith and Zack to live
Eliott Giberson
Seriously I’ve heard him go on and on and on about it at this point. I’m not sure why he’s so hung up on this game. There are plenty of other games with meaningful side content that people skip. Some people play games differently and their opinions reflect their experience, nobody else’s. Idk why he can’t just leave it at that. Instead he has to explain why people who don’t do everything have a less valid opinion of the game
Jacob Lesperance
Just beat it last night. Exact same time it took Colin to beat it. I loved every second of thos game. When Zach and Cloud come together for that one battle.... Man I felt like a little kid again.
Steve Bitto
Last Stand has been too slow to get into the conversation this past week. Helldivers and now Xbox. Not a peep.
Chuck Rude
But if you really like long games or games with a lot of side content, shut up because Colin still played more than you specifically because trophy percentages? Lol
Travis B
Revive her with a clone like Chrono Trigger
Ahlickaloo
How times have you commented this?
NeO JD
You can mainline the game and be perfectly fine with the story but Col will never hear it. 😅
Brannon H
Brad and Colin work so perfectly together. In regards to ff7, I'm curious how they're going to approach difficulty in the 3rd game. The brutal challenges are some of the hardest things I've done in gaming. Once you beat that everything seems trivial. It makes me curious about how they'll do the Weapons and the Knights of the Round.
Payton Stone
BBC h b huh gghh
Jimmer
What’s sweeter than Brad asking Completionist Colin what he thought about all these different parts of the game that he completely missed?
Joe Perez
“You become a man, but not like that!” Lolol
JustKyle92
Same I clocked 99 hours. Finished it yesterday. Loved all of it except that damn party animal side quest
OnkiDonkGinkGonk
Pause
Mario Villelli
Great episode. Can’t stop thinking about Rebirth, so I’m glad to still get content.
Steve Ballmer
Surprised there was no mention of the fantastic music and how some of it weaves itself into the story(ie Jenova Lifeclinger music).
Joseph Gedgaudas
The Miss Match mini game in Infinite Wealth was one of the worst I've ever experienced.
Joseph Gedgaudas
I'm a little worried about Colin's memory now.
Michael Mashpotato
After 110 hours I finished Rebirth yesterday. What an epic fucking game.
KunaiParty
You call out Yakuza fans for calling out the filler and mini games… the difference however is that Yakuza side content is well written and the mini games are better than anything else has to offer. Cabaret club is the gold standard for mini games.
heyVinno
No offence, but I didn't hear that happening once. I heard 2 guys excited to gush about a game that's obviously near and dear to them. It's usually how conversations between 2 people go.
Erk-Prime
6.7/10 - worst FF project of all time.
Alex @TheSlayerGiant
Hoping another follow up episode on Rebirth could include the rest of the Remake crew (Gene, Hoeg) in it!
Bludgeoned Axe Wound
Love ya Brad, but you have got to stop talking over people.
Bogey
About the date, unless you specifically get Tifa or Yuffie as your date, it defaults to Aerith as the girl in the Loveless play.
Shadi Haddad
There can never been too much FFVII talk. This is the GOTY. Bring on a 3rd episode!
Have you considered considering considerations considerately considerate
Best Sacred Symbols Plus Bar None!!!!
Meatball
Two bros just gushin'
