Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Calls Streams A Crisis For RPGs
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, expressed concerns that streaming could lead players to watch RPGs like Final Fantasy without actually playing them, posing a "crisis" for game creators.
- To counteract this, Hamaguchi believes games should offer enough player agency and meaningful choices to inspire viewers to engage actively rather than passively watching streams.
- The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy incorporates expanded gameplay mechanics and story elements to encourage player experimentation, contrasting with more linear titles like Final Fantasy XIII and XVI.
- Some developers have addressed streaming concerns by restricting livestreams at launch, as seen with Persona 5 and certain Tales games, to prevent spoilers and encourage direct gameplay.