This review contains spoilers
(Review written on August 15th, 2023. I started playing the original Final Fantasy 7 today for the first time.)
I hadn't gave the series much thought before I bought the Remake, but I didn't expected I'd love Final Fantasy 7 this much. I've only scratched the surface of this series, but the remake is already an incredible game. They followed up the remake with a short DLC that I ended up loving more than the main game itself. The only other game DLC I can think of at the moment that managed to affect me in the same way are the ones from Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.
Yuffie's spunky personality is infectious and is enough for her to be my favorite character in FF. I get why some people find her annoying, but I embrace her character wholeheartedly. Sonon is a great addition to Yuffie's story in this DLC. Yuffie and Sonon are only together for a couple hours, but that time is used wisely to strengthen their dynamic. Yuffie is younger than Sonon, but he takes no issue with dubbing her "boss" to her own pleasure during their mission to steal the "ultimate materia." Sonon acts as a mentor to Yuffie and tries to teach her to be patient. Yuffie tries. She really tries. Either way, almost everything that come out of her mouth is charming.
I was really invested in the two protagonists, especially Yuffie. Sonon opens up to Yuffie about how she reminds him of his deceased younger sister. Yuffie realized Sonon was trying to act as a surrogate elder brother toward her, and she rejects being compared to his sister. Even then, both characters get along nicely and the 'brother-sister' dynamic is obvious. When Sonon sacrifices himself at the end to make sure Yuffie escapes, it's heartbreaking to see her crying out and emotionally broken. She escapes, cursing Sonon and denies him being her surrogate elder brother once again. The scene ends with her witnessing Sector 7's plate dropped on Midgar and her sobbing. The ending is heartbreaking. I loved the story.
I'm even more excited to play Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth than I was before. I almost can't wait for Yuffie's return and interactions with the rest of the party. My hope is the gameplay from the DLC carries over to Rebirth because it was an improvement and more fun. I'm binging more Final Fantasy 7 games this year.
Is this DLC actually a perfect 10/10? Probably not, but I'd give it a 9.5/10, rounding up.
Edit (26 Feb. 2024): Nevermind, this DLC is 10 for me. Especially after completing the original Final Fantasy 7 last month. Yuffie is my favorite character without any doubt.
I hadn't gave the series much thought before I bought the Remake, but I didn't expected I'd love Final Fantasy 7 this much. I've only scratched the surface of this series, but the remake is already an incredible game. They followed up the remake with a short DLC that I ended up loving more than the main game itself. The only other game DLC I can think of at the moment that managed to affect me in the same way are the ones from Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.
Yuffie's spunky personality is infectious and is enough for her to be my favorite character in FF. I get why some people find her annoying, but I embrace her character wholeheartedly. Sonon is a great addition to Yuffie's story in this DLC. Yuffie and Sonon are only together for a couple hours, but that time is used wisely to strengthen their dynamic. Yuffie is younger than Sonon, but he takes no issue with dubbing her "boss" to her own pleasure during their mission to steal the "ultimate materia." Sonon acts as a mentor to Yuffie and tries to teach her to be patient. Yuffie tries. She really tries. Either way, almost everything that come out of her mouth is charming.
I was really invested in the two protagonists, especially Yuffie. Sonon opens up to Yuffie about how she reminds him of his deceased younger sister. Yuffie realized Sonon was trying to act as a surrogate elder brother toward her, and she rejects being compared to his sister. Even then, both characters get along nicely and the 'brother-sister' dynamic is obvious. When Sonon sacrifices himself at the end to make sure Yuffie escapes, it's heartbreaking to see her crying out and emotionally broken. She escapes, cursing Sonon and denies him being her surrogate elder brother once again. The scene ends with her witnessing Sector 7's plate dropped on Midgar and her sobbing. The ending is heartbreaking. I loved the story.
I'm even more excited to play Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth than I was before. I almost can't wait for Yuffie's return and interactions with the rest of the party. My hope is the gameplay from the DLC carries over to Rebirth because it was an improvement and more fun. I'm binging more Final Fantasy 7 games this year.
Is this DLC actually a perfect 10/10? Probably not, but I'd give it a 9.5/10, rounding up.
Edit (26 Feb. 2024): Nevermind, this DLC is 10 for me. Especially after completing the original Final Fantasy 7 last month. Yuffie is my favorite character without any doubt.