The creator says they were inspired by the cult classic game Shenmue, which incorporated many similar open-world elements. A brand new crafting system has been implemented, as well as the ability to purchase property, embark on repeatable quests and join various factions throughout the game world.ĭeveloper Rodensoft even has a fully functional day and night system for the project, which affects when shops will open and close. Players can explore environments as any character from the game's party as they wish and swap between them at any time.

Since then we've seen a number of official spin-offs starring some of the game's iconic characters, but one fan is taking the idea of a Final Fantasy VII sequel a step further by creating a proof-of-concept for an open-world Final Fantasy title set in the same universe.Ĭalled Final Fantasy VII: Time Guardian, the project uses original PlayStation hardware and expands upon the world of Final Fantasy VII by adding a number of new features, first among them an open world. The first Final Fantasy game with 3D graphics became an instant classic when it released on the original PlayStation in 1997, and fans have been asking for a modern day remastering (or a sequel) ever since. Ask any gamer what their favorite Final Fantasy title is and chances are their answer will be Final Fantasy VII.

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