Posted 3/4/2024, 12:30:57 PM
Remake Obfuscates Aerith's Death, Failing to Match Original's Emotional Impact
- Rebirth tries to trick the player into thinking Aerith's fate has changed, but her tragic death still occurs
- The convoluted editing hides the moment of her death and never shows it plainly
- Forcing the player into an hour-long boss battle afterwards leaves no time to process or grieve
- Having Aerith appear in the final battle confuses things further rather than providing closure
- The remake failed to properly explore the emotional tragedy of Aerith's death like the original game did