As you embark on the journey that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth offers, there’s a moment that distinctly shifts the narrative’s atmosphere: Aerith pauses to take in the in-game scenery with a sense of wonder, which stood in stark contrast to the earlier parts of the game, where the flower girl, alongside other FFVII key companions such as Cloud and Tifa, navigates the cramped slums and towering corporate skyscrapers of Midgar. This densely industrial setting creates an almost suffocating feel, amplifying the sense of entrapment under Shinra’s oppressive regime, the nefarious corporation intent on exploiting the planet.
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