The least good idea for a port ever: Final Fantasy VII goes 8-Bit

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6:57 PM on 02.23.2008, Jonathan Holmes

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Final Fantasy

Weird gaming crap enthusiasts GameSnipe recently scored themselves a real, honest to goodness copy of Final Fantasy VII for the Famicom. Much like the recently talked about 8-Bit version of Street Fighter 4, 8-Bit FF VII was made by some of those evil pirates we all hear so much about. Also like 8-bit SF4 (and all other game design atrocities), I both loathe and desperately desire FF VII in it's 8-Bit format. Sure it's awful, but it's rare, and that makes me want it.

Hit the link above for more on the game, or just click here to watch the part you most likely want to see. Warning! Big, scary spoilers for all four of you that don't know the most famous part of FF VII's story.

[Via GoNintendo]

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grrza at 02/23/2008 19:04

Hahaha. I dunno, seems like it could be a good idea if done properly. Though, I'd rather a 16-bit snes version of the game, ftw.

Unless of course, you're of the opinion that all FFVII had going for it (relative to other FF's) was the transition to 3D. I wouldn't argue to hard against that.

Jonathan Holmes at 02/23/2008 19:27

I'd love to play a 16-bit FF VII port. But 8-bit?

Well, like I said, I'd buy it if I could. But that doesn't mean I'd actually play it.

MechaMonkey at 02/23/2008 19:33

How's that for backward compatibility?

Scary Womanizing Pig Mask at 02/23/2008 19:34

I'd rather play the this then Dirge of Cerberus.

SchickOuttaShape at 02/23/2008 19:35

i wanna see cait sith. tee hee hee

Sirapak at 02/23/2008 19:40

Indeed, Dirge or cerberus was horrible :(

Robert at 02/23/2008 19:40

16 bit or bust!

Actually, 8 would be cool as long as it was convenient, unlike FF1's "you're attacking an enemy that died previously so your attack is wasted" stuff.

Wedge at 02/23/2008 19:43

Well it's in Chinese, and we're well aware they have nothing but Famicoms in China, so what're you gonna do?

I think it's pretty cool for what's essentially just a rom hack.

maxio098ui at 02/23/2008 19:43

that was amazing:P

Colette Bennett at 02/23/2008 19:44

I may be killed on RFGO for saying this, but I think this sucks.

Boolean at 02/23/2008 19:51

16-bit for the win. 8-bit for massive fail.

16bitmonster at 02/23/2008 19:52

this was a self made rom from way back when... as un-cocky as i can sound...when i first got into the rom scene which was about 8 years ago or more.. this was in exsistance. there are a lot of these out there.. mostly for the nes cause of its ease i guess over say the snes generation...not too many of those.. i'm pretty sure there was also a self made FF10 if im not mistaken..

also, i look at these more as creative then pirated or hacked.

Eschatos at 02/23/2008 19:54

Why the fuck would anyone do this? Just work on a modernized version.

Brian Keljore at 02/23/2008 19:57

I think no version of FFVII would be superior.

Clockwork at 02/23/2008 20:00

Your title says it all, Holmes.

Wedge at 02/23/2008 20:04

You people realize this is not a fan game but a Chinese produced hack, right? Famiclones's are all over China still.

Murumasa123 at 02/23/2008 20:07

No one really wants a fricking 8 bit version! Stop working backwards work forwards to making a HD current gen version or better yet one two generation ahead... with VR

naia-the-gamer at 02/23/2008 20:12

Is it sad that I laughed at that "really big scene" you linked to? And that I think it looks more charming than the original FFVII did?

@Colette: It's okay, I think RFGO and the fans will forgive you, but I still disagree.

The Young Scot at 02/23/2008 20:29

Well, the basic gameplay probably wouldn't suffer at all (if it still uses the same combat system) but, as you can tell from the clip, some of the drama is most certainly lost.

However chances are if you're going to play the 8-bit version of FFVII then you've probably only doing it for the novelty factor.

I'd probably play it for a laugh

sleepy9 at 02/23/2008 21:27

ehhh, looks lame...
i'd rather have a 16 bit remake that isnt made from used sprites of other FF's or have a uber shweet ps3 remake.

even then i wouldnt buy it.

SPIDER PIG at 02/23/2008 21:28

i don't get it, but it isn't the first time.
funny, i just bought FF7 3 days ago to get ready for Crisis Core.

BahamutZero at 02/23/2008 21:35

"Least good idea for a port ever"

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Mustin at 02/23/2008 21:41

Awesome! Now ALL the graphics look as bad as the characters in the original FFVII!

BahamutZero at 02/23/2008 21:59

...

Mxyzptlk at 02/23/2008 22:03

[pseudo-witty Final Fantasy crack goes here]

Septon at 02/23/2008 22:06

Would love it on my cell. Im now depressed though....... That scene caused me to put down the game for a month back in '97 (I was attached to my characters).

Topher Cantler at 02/23/2008 23:30

Okay, apparently I'm the only one who thinks this is fucking awesome. :P

Screw you guys.

XEROXM3 at 02/24/2008 00:07

I'd play this game! I'm a retro game freak though...

Aurain at 02/24/2008 00:33

(insert idiot who still hasn't heard that the PS3 FF7 Intro was just a tech demo here)

Necros at 02/24/2008 00:37

Ew, this looks like shit.

Pagster at 02/24/2008 05:34

This is the best game ever!... If they had made it 15 years ago

Holyetheline at 02/24/2008 09:12

I would give it a shot. Most games at least deserve a chance.

dephect at 02/24/2008 10:24

I dont know about you guys, but that GIF is not what I most wanted to see... *sighs*

Jonathan Holmes at 02/24/2008 11:55

You got a problem with my headline, Bahamut?

Chad Concelmo at 02/24/2008 15:59

I'm with you, Topher. This is rad. :)

HarassmentPanda at 02/24/2008 18:01

I think a 16-bit FFVII could be great and would certainly make more sense; FFVI was on SNES after all. Oh, 2D RPGSs, how I miss thee. Interesting find.

CRaZyTooTHJiM at 02/25/2008 00:13

The 16-bit would be good if Square made for Gba. Doubt it will happen though.

LarkOhiya at 02/26/2008 12:33

can i has ps3 version now?

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