Definitely don’t start your Final Fantasy VII experience with Rebirth

Image: Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an excellent game and an important evolution for the franchise. It mashes together a traditional RPG with a large open world, managing to feel both modern and like it’s sticking to its 32-bit roots. What it is not, however, is a good place to get started with the multipart story that is Final Fantasy VII — despite what its creators might say.
Prior to Rebirth’s launch, creative director and zipper aficionado Tetsuya Nomura talked