FF7 Revelation Hands-On: What the New Materia and Combat Mea…

The new Materia fragments and auto-loot default could streamline progression for players, while Cid's unique combat adds fresh strategic options. The early demo suggests a more accessible experience…

The new Materia fragments and auto-loot default could streamline progression for players, while Cid's unique combat adds fresh strategic options. The early demo suggests a more accessible experience…

Key points - Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launches in April, about six months after the New York Comic Con demo. - The demo covered an early linear section in Chapter 1 at the North Crater. - Materia can now be leveled using consumable fragments that add AP ratio. - Cid has a rhythmic combat style with a blue mist that enables stronger attacks. - Cloud's Summoner job allows summoning Ifrit, Shiva, or Titan for Synergy attacks.

Timeline - New York Comic Con: IGN played a linear demo of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation early in Chapter 1. - During the demo: Explored the North Crater, fought Sephiroth clones, and battled Gigas. - April (planned): Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to release.

FAQ

Q: What is the new Materia leveling system in FF7 Revelation? A: You can consume Materia fragments to add one AP ratio to your Materia, speeding up leveling instead of only gaining AP from kills.

Q: How does Cid play in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation? A: Cid has a rhythmic combat style: after a couple of standard attacks, he glows with blue mist, and your next attack unleashes a stronger strike that staggers enemies.

Q: Is the game too easy based on the demo? A: The demo's difficulty felt a bit lacking, but it's the first chapter and balance could change before release in April.