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Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not a very difficult game, provided you know how to take full advantage of its combat system and the possibilities offered by the game system. Other sections will reveal the most effective materials, combinations of weapons and invocations to unlock. But this introduction to the guide immediately lists 6 tips or pro-tips that will make your life easier in Midgar, both valid in Normal mode and in Hard mode.
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
1.ATB and PM, the two udders of FF7
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Even if it has become an Action-RPG, FF7 Remake does not allow you to do anything at any time. Basic strikes basically have only one goal: to inflate the ATB gauge, located under the characters' hit points, to access spells, skills, and objects while playing the game in active pause ( cross button).
This is why all the skills favoring ATB gain are precious, and why it is constantly necessary to change characters to compensate for an AI that is a little too passive. Always keep an eye on the ATB gauge and refrain from certain assaults to always have something to heal you. If it runs out and your life goes red, it is better to retreat and strike the enemy in small strokes rather than attempt a desperate assault.
Spells are generally very expensive despite their effectiveness, so it is better to favor objects, available in abundance, to heal between two fights; there will be as many offensive spells available. Money is not really a problem, while PM is. Fortunately, the crates often contain Mako stones to regenerate your magic points sparingly, and there will very often be a bench to rest before a boss fight or a more strenuous sequence. But do not neglect the Ethers: it is common to call them several times during boss fights when they drag on. Fortunately, distributors regularly offer flash sales.
2.Increase damage in Shock
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
This is the cornerstone of the FF7 Remake system: the orange shock gauge under the life bar often determines the outcome of the fight. The enemy stops and the damage is temporarily increased on a 160% basis.
But did you know that certain skills make it possible to mount the damage well beyond 200, even reaching 300%? This is the case with Tifa's kung fu techniques or Aerith's powerful Ray of Judgment. This is why these characters in particular must watch for the moment when the opponent is likely to yield, to start storing enough ATB for the fireworks. Particularly Tifa, which can quickly activate one or two "Secret Teachings" with its combos and its extreme speed, to chain Phoenix plunging, Leaping Tiger and Roaring Dragon. Cloud will just have to finish the job.
Note also that attacking a weakness can counter and stun certain enemies while they prepare certain attacks. If the damage is not yet improved, this makes it easier to inflate the shock gauge without exposing yourself to danger. The game also lists the potential for "high" Shock based on skills: an info to keep in the corner of his head.
3.Keep your Transcendences to return the fight
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Unlike the original game which invited you to shorten the fight by placing your Limit at the slightest opportunity, it is better to keep your Transcendence for the times when the enemy is in difficult position. If the combat is compromised, it can trigger a state of saving Shock. And if the enemy falls to the ground, it is obviously an opportunity to cause enormous damage. However, beware of the phase bosses , particularly numerous in the game, who leave as if nothing had happened at certain stages of the combat (50% and / or 25% of remaining life).
4.Cloud's signature combo
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Hero of adventure, Cloud is the character you will have under control during the majority of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. You might as well learn to master it from the start. The swashbuckler has mainly two postures which change his palette of blows; it's called a moveset .
By pressing Triangle, the SOLDIER goes into Bravery, which certainly makes it slower, but which grants him in exchange a counter-guarantee guaranteed (on R1) and even more powerful shots. If it is possible to strafe Carré until death ensues, certain "normal" attacks naturally allow you to pass into Bravery posture while the animation ends. This is particularly the case with the sweep which is carried out while keeping Square pressed. You might as well take advantage of this animation window to change posture and naturally chain ever more powerful attacks. Or in fact:
Several variants are obviously allowed, but, in Normal mode, the transition to Bravery posture allows you to easily store ATB, inflate the Shock gauge, and optimize the damage of skills, while keeping the enemy in the airs. The first sequence (first four presses to the maintained square) generally allows enough ATB to be used to almost fill a first gauge.
If the enemy is too urgent, you can therefore interrupt the "signature" combo to use "Shock Transpiercing", or "Fast chaining" and put the passage in Bravery posture later. In Hard mode, the enemies will rarely give you time to go to the end of the sequence, but as soon as Cloud plants his sword in the ground (Bravery posture), it is also possible to chain on a skill at the end of the animation.
Finally, this basic combo allows you to open as well on a weapon skill, but also to take advantage of the landing or the stun of the enemy to cast a spell, even use the material Turbo ATB (L1 + R1) in preparation for the next assault. To be used without moderation, like second nature.
5.Analyze enemies as much as possible
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Even more than other games in the series, the Shock system of FF7 Remake requires exploiting the weaknesses of enemies to the full. It is still necessary to have identified them. Fortunately, Chadley will provide you with the Analysis material from Chapter 3, which it would be better to equip to unearth the shell of monsters. In general, humans are sensitive to fire, creatures to fire and ice, lightning robots and enemies flying in the wind. However, you sometimes get surprised by the nature of certain enemies, who vary their weaknesses depending on the phase.
The good news is that you just have to push the touchpad in the middle of a fight to refresh your memory. And the analysis will allow the passage to complete several Chadley Reports to unlock rare materials. Be careful not to resell them: some are unique models, and we will have to wait for the New Game + to get our hands on them.
6.No need to admire the show
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an often sublime game, and its fights burst on the screen, but it is useless to keep an eye on the animations of your characters. The AI is passive enough not to waste more time. Also, each time you launch a long incantation, a rather long combo or a Transcendence, take the reflex to change characters with the directional cross to prepare another assault or simply divert attention. The animation will still take place, and you will not lose precious tenths of seconds loading your ATB.
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
1.ATB and PM, the two udders of FF7
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Even if it has become an Action-RPG, FF7 Remake does not allow you to do anything at any time. Basic strikes basically have only one goal: to inflate the ATB gauge, located under the characters' hit points, to access spells, skills, and objects while playing the game in active pause ( cross button).
This is why all the skills favoring ATB gain are precious, and why it is constantly necessary to change characters to compensate for an AI that is a little too passive. Always keep an eye on the ATB gauge and refrain from certain assaults to always have something to heal you. If it runs out and your life goes red, it is better to retreat and strike the enemy in small strokes rather than attempt a desperate assault.
Spells are generally very expensive despite their effectiveness, so it is better to favor objects, available in abundance, to heal between two fights; there will be as many offensive spells available. Money is not really a problem, while PM is. Fortunately, the crates often contain Mako stones to regenerate your magic points sparingly, and there will very often be a bench to rest before a boss fight or a more strenuous sequence. But do not neglect the Ethers: it is common to call them several times during boss fights when they drag on. Fortunately, distributors regularly offer flash sales.
2.Increase damage in Shock
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
This is the cornerstone of the FF7 Remake system: the orange shock gauge under the life bar often determines the outcome of the fight. The enemy stops and the damage is temporarily increased on a 160% basis.
But did you know that certain skills make it possible to mount the damage well beyond 200, even reaching 300%? This is the case with Tifa's kung fu techniques or Aerith's powerful Ray of Judgment. This is why these characters in particular must watch for the moment when the opponent is likely to yield, to start storing enough ATB for the fireworks. Particularly Tifa, which can quickly activate one or two "Secret Teachings" with its combos and its extreme speed, to chain Phoenix plunging, Leaping Tiger and Roaring Dragon. Cloud will just have to finish the job.
Note also that attacking a weakness can counter and stun certain enemies while they prepare certain attacks. If the damage is not yet improved, this makes it easier to inflate the shock gauge without exposing yourself to danger. The game also lists the potential for "high" Shock based on skills: an info to keep in the corner of his head.
3.Keep your Transcendences to return the fight
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Unlike the original game which invited you to shorten the fight by placing your Limit at the slightest opportunity, it is better to keep your Transcendence for the times when the enemy is in difficult position. If the combat is compromised, it can trigger a state of saving Shock. And if the enemy falls to the ground, it is obviously an opportunity to cause enormous damage. However, beware of the phase bosses , particularly numerous in the game, who leave as if nothing had happened at certain stages of the combat (50% and / or 25% of remaining life).
4.Cloud's signature combo
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Hero of adventure, Cloud is the character you will have under control during the majority of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. You might as well learn to master it from the start. The swashbuckler has mainly two postures which change his palette of blows; it's called a moveset .
By pressing Triangle, the SOLDIER goes into Bravery, which certainly makes it slower, but which grants him in exchange a counter-guarantee guaranteed (on R1) and even more powerful shots. If it is possible to strafe Carré until death ensues, certain "normal" attacks naturally allow you to pass into Bravery posture while the animation ends. This is particularly the case with the sweep which is carried out while keeping Square pressed. You might as well take advantage of this animation window to change posture and naturally chain ever more powerful attacks. Or in fact:
Several variants are obviously allowed, but, in Normal mode, the transition to Bravery posture allows you to easily store ATB, inflate the Shock gauge, and optimize the damage of skills, while keeping the enemy in the airs. The first sequence (first four presses to the maintained square) generally allows enough ATB to be used to almost fill a first gauge.
If the enemy is too urgent, you can therefore interrupt the "signature" combo to use "Shock Transpiercing", or "Fast chaining" and put the passage in Bravery posture later. In Hard mode, the enemies will rarely give you time to go to the end of the sequence, but as soon as Cloud plants his sword in the ground (Bravery posture), it is also possible to chain on a skill at the end of the animation.
Finally, this basic combo allows you to open as well on a weapon skill, but also to take advantage of the landing or the stun of the enemy to cast a spell, even use the material Turbo ATB (L1 + R1) in preparation for the next assault. To be used without moderation, like second nature.
5.Analyze enemies as much as possible
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Even more than other games in the series, the Shock system of FF7 Remake requires exploiting the weaknesses of enemies to the full. It is still necessary to have identified them. Fortunately, Chadley will provide you with the Analysis material from Chapter 3, which it would be better to equip to unearth the shell of monsters. In general, humans are sensitive to fire, creatures to fire and ice, lightning robots and enemies flying in the wind. However, you sometimes get surprised by the nature of certain enemies, who vary their weaknesses depending on the phase.
The good news is that you just have to push the touchpad in the middle of a fight to refresh your memory. And the analysis will allow the passage to complete several Chadley Reports to unlock rare materials. Be careful not to resell them: some are unique models, and we will have to wait for the New Game + to get our hands on them.
6.No need to admire the show
Final Fantasy 7 Basic Tips
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an often sublime game, and its fights burst on the screen, but it is useless to keep an eye on the animations of your characters. The AI is passive enough not to waste more time. Also, each time you launch a long incantation, a rather long combo or a Transcendence, take the reflex to change characters with the directional cross to prepare another assault or simply divert attention. The animation will still take place, and you will not lose precious tenths of seconds loading your ATB.
