Some quotes:
“When we look at the specs for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck,” Hamaguchi said. “It’s really getting comparable to the PS5 and Xbox consoles,” they explained. “We do want to keep a focus on the consoles as well, but we also want to keep the handheld devices and their audiences in mind.”
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“Nowadays there are many different ways to play available for us. For example, the Steam Deck, that many players use now,” he said. “We have more freedom now. Currently, even high-definition games aren’t played at home. Considering the diversity of ways one can play a game, we believe it’s important to think about it and to adapt to these new modes of play.”
i think they did a great job of keeping the charm of playing in 97; especially with the voice cast. rebirth is the first time i stayed up until 7am playing and finishing a video game since i was in high school. i think remake was always going to be more linear because that’s how the midgar part was in the game; it was all about getting to shinra so you can get to the world.