Unlike most remakes, this lovingly-crafted RPG feels like it carries on the original game’s legacy rather than exploiting it. It captures the essence of the original 1997 classic and also builds on its foundation, introducing brand new ideas that transform the original concept in fascinating ways. To find out more about the game - or share your thoughts on the cast - make sure you follow FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE on social media.When considering the value of a remake, particularly of a classic game or movie, my measurement of its success boils down to this: Does it capture the essence of the original? Does it feel as special as the original? Was it worth remaking the original in the first place?įinal Fantasy VII Remake, for all of the hype and years of waiting, answers all of those questions with a resounding “yes.” But it also goes above and beyond to offer a faithful yet completely different experience than its predecessor. It features beautifully detailed visuals, an exciting hybrid battle system that combines real-time action with strategic command-based combat, and - yes - one supremely talented voice cast.
Whether you’re brand new to the series or a long-time fan, there’s lots to enjoy in this epic adventure. It’s set in Midgar - a city that has fallen under the thumb of the Shinra Electric Power Company, which controls the planet's life force as mako energy.Ĭloud Strife, a mercenary and former member of Shinra's elite SOLDIER unit, lends his aid to anti-Shinra group Avalanche, unaware of the consequences that await him. The game reimagines the iconic RPG for a modern age. You’ll be able to hear them bring the story of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE to life, when it releases Apfor PS4. It’s an impressive list of actors - we first announced some of the cast during E3 2019, and a few of them got to meet up at our E3 live event: Don Corneo: Fred Tatasciore (Overwatch, Fortnite, Gears of War).Roche: Austin Lee Matthews (Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon, Trails of Cold Steel III).Marlene Wallace: Brielle Milla (The Ellen Show, T.O.T.S.).Professor Hojo: James Sie (Jackie Chan Adventures, Uncharted).Reeve: Jon Root (Call of Duty: Ghosts, Fallout 76).Palmer: William Salyers (Regular Show, Spider-Man PS4, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders).Scarlet: Erin Cottrell (Love’s Long Journey, The Identical).Heidegger: John DiMaggio (Futurama, Adventure Time).
Jessie: Erica Lindbeck (Spider-Man PS4, Mortal Kombat 11).Red XIII: Max Mittelman (Persona 5, One-Punch Man).Tifa Lockhart: Britt Baron (GLOW, The Thing About Harry, My Valentine).Aerith Gainsborough: Briana White (Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Occupants).Barret Wallace: John Eric Bentley (Hart of Dixie, Lab Rats, Fear of the Walking Dead).Cloud Strife: Cody Christian (All American, Teen Wolf).
You’re probably right - here’s the full list of voice actors for all the characters you’ve heard in our trailers so far, and where you might have seen or heard them in the past: If you’ve watched the trailer - or any of the others - you may think to yourself: "I recognize that voice!" That game didn’t have any voice acting, so, excitingly, this is the first time that many of these characters have had a voice. It showcases a lot of characters from the upcoming game - a complete reimagining of the classic RPG that debuted on the original PlayStation in 1997.