Final Fantasy 7 Revelation left me with high hopes, even if it’s doubling down on Rebirth’s biggest weakness

Director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that Fortnite directly inspired a major traversal feature in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Specifically, the battle royale title from Epic Games influenced the new parachuting mechanic used with the Highwind. While the game's characters and combat are praised for shining, some critics suggest that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation doubles down on the open-world bloat seen in Rebirth, potentially worsening a significant weakness despite leaving players with high hopes for the experience.