I played Final Fantasy VII for the FIRST TIME completely blind... [Part 1] (FF7 Reactions)

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake was a very special game for me, it introduced me properly into the world and mythos of Final Fantasy and quickly became one of my favourite games of all time. After years of consideration on whether to just wait for the sequel or to cave and play the original, I decided I HAD to play the original, whether to avoid spoilers or to be involved in the hype, it was very clear the Remake project is more than just a remake and I was clearly missing out on something big that I wanted to be involved in.
The original Final Fantasy VII was an incredible journey, which is why I've split this one into two parts, I just couldn't do this game the justice it deserves in one single video, and a 3 hour video would've been too long to justify, so... Two parts made sense. I really hope you enjoy going on this journey with me.
There's still lots to do though, I have the rest of the FF7 compilation to go through on stream (so drop me a follow to join me for that) as well as the rest of the Final Fantasy series on my 'Road to Final Fantasy 16' as I've unofficially dubbed it.
Much love everyone, I hope this video allows you FF7 fans a way to reexperience the game through fresh eyes, I loved this game, I hope the video ends up being a good one! 💚
Check out Part 2 here! (Coming August 21st at 3pm BST)
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All of my first time experiences with Final Fantasy
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Outro Music
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro (What I know about FF7 aka nothing)
01:16 - FF7 Begins!
01:53 - Meeting Avalanche
02:47 - Mako Reactor 1
04:06 - Flower Girl
04:28 - Seventh Heaven, y'know where Tifa works?
05:57 - Water Tower Flashback
06:39 - Mako Reactor 5
07:59 - Flowers Blooming in the Church
09:17 - Evergreen Park
09:50 - Wall Market madness
11:44 - Battle of Sector 7
13:47 - Elmyra's Story
14:30 - Breaking into Shinra HQ
15:38 - Jenova Containment
16:05 - Rescuing Aerith
16:37 - Following the Jenova trail
16:54 - Leaving Midgar
18:30 - Ahead on our way
19:31 - Nibelheim, 5 years ago...
25:55 - CHOCOBOS!
26:27 - YUFFIE!
27:28 - FORT CONDOR!
27:46 - Junon
29:27 - Setting sail for Costa Del Sol
31:00 - Barret's backstory
32:03 - GOLD SAUCER!
33:06 - Barret & Dyne
35:04 - Who is Zack????
36:15 - Cosmo Canyon
39:17 - Return to Nibelheim
41:35 - CID!
42:50 - Date with Tifa
45:06 - Cait Sith is a spy???
45:47 - Temple of the Ancients
49:19 - Aerith Forest Vision
50:52 - City of the Ancients
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@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

Part 2 is up now! Check it out here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLOWasmXt8WrfqM.html

@s-clone8964 Жыл бұрын

I hope this experience at least gives you a notion as to why many regard FFVII as *THE* greatest video game of all time. In the 90's when video games weren't even taken seriously as art form... THIS existed.

@gamene99ablackmage60 Жыл бұрын

Say, are you gonna watch the movie after the game ??

@JeremyLand Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the moment that traumatized a generation. It's mind-boggling that you didn't get that spoiled. First three notes of Aerith's theme have caused instant tears ever since.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

I’m so thankful I avoided it, once I ended stream I actually did just sit and listen to aeriths theme and cry a bit 😭😂

@paulfilla1008 Жыл бұрын

Playing softly on the piano, her theme playing during the fight makes it worse, like salt on a wound.

@davidrich27 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is like the worst kept secret in video gaming. I had this one spoiled before I experienced it. I’m a little jealous. Luckily this game has quite a few great twists even if you came in knowing this one.

@TheSurrealWolf Жыл бұрын

I tried to explain the plot of this game to my GF and got to the moment where Aerith leaves to fight alone, immediately choked holding back tears. Took me 20 minutes to explain this part while tears running down my face. My Gf was so shocked this game had such a visceral reaction. I've come to believe ive been repressing this emotion for 25 years lol

@GruppeSechs Жыл бұрын

@@paulfilla1008 Imagine losing the fight and having to rewatch her death after reloading.

@lastlegend9657 Жыл бұрын

54:33 "How would I NOT have got this spoiled?" That's a very good question. That heartbreaking scene is to video games as the big Star Wars twist is to movies and pop culture. Everybody over the age of 20 knows it when going into their first playthrough nowadays. So it's always a real treat seeing a genuine surprised reaction to it.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience watching Star Wars with my girlfriend for the first time, she had no idea about the big twist which was a joy, so glad you enjoyed the video!

@rjfink Жыл бұрын

@@ItsLazBoi i had this happen with Star Wars and showing it to my father.

@CalebHoss37804 Жыл бұрын

My wife is playing this right now. She’s already developed a relationship from Remake. Even some from KH. (She needed to play remake before classic due to graphics, she’s new to video games). Because she is new to video games, however, she has NO IDEA about this scene. I can’t wait.

@youtubewontletmetypeagoodu8128 Жыл бұрын

@@CalebHoss37804updates?

@EaterFenix 9 ай бұрын

@@CalebHoss37804 update pls

@drake128 Жыл бұрын

Imagine playing this as a 12 year old watching her die then immediately having to go have dinner at your grandmas... just sat in silence pushing peas around your plate in shock.

@libfit9068 Жыл бұрын

lmao that was me at 11, except I had to go on vacation with family the next day. It really ruined my vacation, I was quiet the entire time.

@AncientCityMusic Жыл бұрын

Amazing to see someone’s genuine reaction to the big scene knowing nothing prior. This was so shocking 25 years ago, and still is to this day.

@corthos Жыл бұрын

When I first got to that scene all those years ago I literally threw my controller across the room and refused to continue playing for almost a week.

@samuelleie Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't play the OG FF7, but I got some spoilers before the Remake was even announced. And since the remake was announced I refuse to play the original until I play the 3 parts of the remake. I know that most people say that the Remake is a "continuation" of the OG, but I will stick with my plan. Btw, I'm just watching the beginning of this video/the part of the game that the Remake part 1 adapted. Things that I got spoiled from a long time ago: Aerith's death Sephiroth transformation and clones (but I don't really know much about the clones, I just know that he have clones) The Crisis Core final scene Meteor is a big thing (of course it is, it is in the logo of the game) and the white materia and Aerith has something to do to prevent it to happen. Cloud kinda things that he is or just acts like Zack The weapons, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond

@boneboy9246 Жыл бұрын

Bro i just finished the remake never played the original, i just dont want her to die

@aclevername7613 Жыл бұрын

The salt in the wound is her music does not stop playing until shes gone. The scene, fight and so on you have to hear it all.

@tanepukenga1421 Жыл бұрын

Best way to double down on the trauma I guess... Once in awhile, a game can be a little TOO effective

@jego207 Жыл бұрын

At that point, I didn't think I can go on. I was still stunned.

@lordnmaster2 Жыл бұрын

My mans literally went through the five stages of grief live on-camera.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

It was ROUGH

@Wearywastrel Жыл бұрын

That denial phase, lasted *so* long, Aerith was laid to rest before it ended.

@decusq Жыл бұрын

What makes Aerith's death so memorable over the years is in previous games characters did die, but most of them were old men or warriors. Aerith was essentially your white mage/magic dealer of the group and she was only in her 20's when she was killed. Whats even more sad is that she has NO REPLACEMENT character for her like previous games would do. Her role and her place on the roster is left empty for the remainder of the game. Almost as a reminder of your loss throughout the rest of the game and the pain never truly went away for some of us.

@mako3197 Жыл бұрын

"Aerith is always so happy just to be alive."

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

I had no idea 😭

@Ellementz Жыл бұрын

Now you understand why when you first leave sector 5 with Aerith to go to Wall Market Cloud has a vision and a tear rolls down his face. This is also why I can't to this day hear Aerith's music without getting choked up.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

The Remake is going to fuck me up when I replay it 😅

@Stratelier Жыл бұрын

In similar vein, as one of the stalwart FF6 fans I cannot hear Celes's theme (or "Forever Rachel" / "sad Locke" theme) without getting choked up, due to specific moments where those tracks are used.

@d8l835 Жыл бұрын

@@ItsLazBoi have you re-played remake since finishing ff7 og? Alot more context eh?

@XFingersAndGamesX Жыл бұрын

Replaying the remake knowing the full story of the original makes it's like a punch in the stomach every time Cloud and Aerith are together

@Grawbad Жыл бұрын

Every time Aeris is on screen I am using the screenshot button on the PS5 controller. Its like they linger just a bit on her face a lot because they know those of us that have played the original will look at her and understand what will happen and hope to cherish the time we do have with her. If they change what happens I think it will be a mistake.

@Progger11 Жыл бұрын

@@Grawbad They aren't "changing what happens." It's a new time line parallel to the original one. The original isn't going anywhere. Nothing is being retconned. It's a new adventure where Sephiroth has foreknowledge of what happens in the original time line and so he's attempting to escape his fate. It's a fucking genius creative move that keeps the Remake series fresh and exciting even for vet players. Stop looking for things to get upset about and just enjoy the ride.

@xmant8842 Жыл бұрын

@@Progger11 this might seem random, but is the mobius final fantasy canon? I saw this scene from the game where cloud walks towards this light and hears aerith's theme and calls it comforting. A small pixie-like thing says it's his home/ his promised land that he can't remember and tells him he can't go back to the past. He then says he wants to go back there, but also someplace where everything can be different. So do you know if that game is canon? Could the remake timeline be where cloud wanted to go?

@xmant8842 Жыл бұрын

@@Grawbad while I see what you're saying, sephiroth killing aerith again would make him a complete idiot because he knows what happened the first time he killed her.

@KJames2345 Жыл бұрын

Sephiroth the time travelling idiot, kills Aerith again even though he knew what happened last time, her death stopped him from accomplishing his goal of becoming god, oh yes if SE go down that path again then it is pathetic writing especially after the ending of remake, people labelling rebirth a sequel, if so it can't be the latest part of the compilation to the original ffvii lmbo, yes we need to thank Maxdood for wanting something more like the original narrative. It was him who labelled the remake trilogy a faithful sequel. If this is the case I don't have any interest in the game at all, afte that ending in remake, because anybody who knows the lore would know ffvii trilogy occurs after DofC. Or the other side of DofC the side of the game we never got to see when controlling Vincent. All I am going to say I hope this trilogy is a false narrative, and not a game how the so called experts of ffvii wouldn't even envision it being playing out, the song Hollow has indications that Aerith is dead from og in the remake trilogy, we have all heard of the matrix? The Arbinger of Fate was virtual computer generated concept in my opinion, "the singularity has many meanings", lets leave it at that.

@naythonmeadows Жыл бұрын

Imagine playing this game at 9 years old and putting so much effort into Aerith just to have to watch her die. That was the most heartbreaking moment in video game history.

@stephenvanbellinghen933 Жыл бұрын

I mean she didn't require much effort she just walked around saying ditsy things. Killing off a character is something that happens in movies and novels all the time. Then of course there was Tifa, who seemed more relevant to Cloud and said more significant things, although she was not very outward with him.

@mariorocha2116 Жыл бұрын

great naithon i was at the time 16 years old ..this change my life for real lolll

@fearlesscheshirecat1411 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenvanbellinghen933 That has to be the worst take of anything I’ve ever read lol

@Stratelier Жыл бұрын

@@fearlesscheshirecat1411 Aeris's death had zero impact on me when I played FF7 in the day, in large part because by that time I already knew about it in advance. I don't remember where I learned it specifically, i.e. i don't remember being "spoiled", but I definitely knew it was coming.

@JMartini810 Жыл бұрын

@@Stratelier That literally is the definition of spoiled lmfao

@IfYouSeekCaveman Жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for: someone playing FFVII for the first time after enjoying the remake. It's shockingly hard to find a playthrough like this on youtube, so thank you for being so dedicated to have both the compilation and the raw vods.

@craigfunk3453 Жыл бұрын

I know a few people who did this. But its always a treat when they run into Hell House and realize he wasn't always a boss. Just a regular mob on 1 screen in the game. The reactions are glorious Edit: or the realization that Cloud isnt always the Don's choice (gotta go out of your way for that to occur!)

@makojuicer Жыл бұрын

I got to experience that myself and the original is my favorite game now! I will always wonder what it must have been like to play during original release though.

@Jetsetradio Жыл бұрын

25 years after it came out and that scene STILL has that effect on people. It's a rough experience. I remember, to this day, everything about experiencing that scene and how I felt the rest of the day. It's a testament to how good it is that it can stay with you like that Though, hate to say it, you will never hear that music again without tearing up.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

It’s wild how much it got me, the ending of FFVI choked me up but the end of Disc 1 for FFVII was just something else, it’s crazy how much they really upped the emotional stakes from 6 to 7, incredible stuff.

@Jimmy-ph8xn Жыл бұрын

Read somewhere that there is a boss fight immediately after the death scene because in real life you have to choice but to go on. Time can’t just stop to allow you to grieve.

@ravenmadd3895 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, there are a lot of minor mistranslations in this game. There was only one translator, and he only had 3 months to translate the entire game, and they apparently only gave him individual lines of dialogue to translate rather than linear sections. Because Japanese is a lot more context dependent than English, he didn't always know what they were talking about, so that's why sometimes they say weird or confusing things in this game. I bring this up because the "orthapedic underwear" part is one funny mistranslation. The Japanese words for "orthapedic" and "sexy/racy" are very similar.

@Artimes. Жыл бұрын

Yeah there actually does exist a fan translation of the original japanese and its far less confusing and more elaborated on certain specific scenes.

@aarons.2323 Жыл бұрын

@@Artimes. There's quite a few mods that fix the translation on PC, but I'm fairly certain it's the New Threat mod that actively changes some dialog so it fits better given what we know happens. For instance, Cait Sith's dialog to himself when he's about to "die" is a whole lot different, and he gives a lot more hints on his true identity. Some might see this as sacrilege, but I think it's fantastic. New Threat 2.0 (at least the vanilla version. I don't want Aerith resurrected) is a must play for FF7 fans who have played the game for the last decade or two.

@adcraziness1501 Жыл бұрын

Then that was a huge oversight by the company, to have only one translator, a short deadline, and not let the translator play the game and translate it while they played it.

@ravenmadd3895 Жыл бұрын

@@adcraziness1501 That wasn't an oversight so much as the standard for the time. It wasn't the first or last time Squaresoft (as they were known back then) did it, and it wasn't the first or last time other companies did same thing. Looking back at things like that, it really makes me appreciate all the time, energy, and organization that companies are putting into their localization teams today. Really, it wasn't until the latter days of the PS3 that it started becoming standard for JRPGs to get simultaneous international releases. As late as FFXIII we were getting reviews of games from Japan 3-5 months before they were released in English.

@Alphasnowbordergirl Жыл бұрын

All things considered, the translator did a great job. There is so much dialogue in this game.

@osmosisbless Жыл бұрын

The way you react to Aerith's last scene really brought back memories definitely didn't expect it

@idok333odikay 5 ай бұрын

Making you fight Jenova with Aeriths theme playing in the background is the most sick and twisted thing they did. It’s beautifully haunting

@aarons.2323 Жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly when you said you didn't know how you didn't have Aerith's death spoiled for you. It's probably the biggest twist in video game history. People who have never played the game but know the history of video games even a little know Aerith dies. It's amazing you didn't just... know. And it's awesome! I've watched some people play the game for the first time, but they usually are filled with dread once they see her up there praying alone, because it's easy to figure out that that's the moment. As a fan of the game for the last 24 years, it's nice to see someone who didn't know. Now, get ready for that part in Rebirth! Although... I think it might happen differently just to throw fans off. I love Briana White in the role, and I'm going to fall to pieces when it happens.

@TzeiEm Жыл бұрын

Actually I wonder if she'll die at all in Rebirth, since Cloud and co. destroyed the harbingers of fate in Remake. It's as if the Remake is set in a parallel universe or something, even Aerith herself seems to know a lot of stuff and during the ending chapter I got the feeling that she knows about the events of the other universe (in other words, the original plot)

@lucysworld1483 3 ай бұрын

@@TzeiEm well, now you got your answer: YESN´T

@baphnie Жыл бұрын

I'm SO GLAD this was just recommended. It's never too late for a FFVII playthru. I'll be here for every minute of FF7r

@JesseSwaney 9 ай бұрын

I remember I was on disk 3 (much later in the game) and rummaging through my inventory when I came across one of Aerith's weapons. A tear rolled down my cheek. I could never bring myself to selling her belongings.

@DJ_SquallYT Жыл бұрын

Aerith's death is one of the biggest moments in gaming history. Glad you weren't spoiled. I wonder what your theories are gonna be about what Aerith talks about changing destiny.

@saulpena5413 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the greatest game of all time. You're going through everything as we ALL did in 97'. You've gained a new fan.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed 🙏🏻

@WhiteHawk77 Жыл бұрын

97 bois unite. 😁

@bongzilla3166 4 ай бұрын

this was the first video game that made me cry I was so invested in the characters and storyline

@ryantudor9230 Жыл бұрын

I will admit I'm surprised he didn't get Aerith death spoiled, and I love how he knows nothing about Zack and how confused he gets when Cloud is reliving Zack memory's.

@greenserene2676 Жыл бұрын

Your love of Aerith made me so happy. I'm sorry you've also experienced her loss.

@jamesaitchison9478 Жыл бұрын

Dude, no-one spoiled Aerith's death for you so the impact it has would spur you on to defeat Sephiroth for the scumbag that he is. The emotional impact of Aerith's death is profound, one of the most talked about moment's in gaming history. I was completely lost for days afterwards, filled with rage and vengance. Never did i think a game could have an impact on me like FFVII did, it stands as my favourite game of all time, and has been since i first played it back in the 90's. It's great to see that FFVII has lost none of it's emotional weight that impacted so many peoples lives and the very reason people demanded a remake in the first place. Enjoy the rest of the game, it's one hell of a trip, and is unforgettable once you know what happens. Thanks for making this trip down memory lane. Now onto the next part...

@nomidrawsbears2163 Жыл бұрын

This is such a unique perspective. All we've seen are people reacting to the remake because they experienced the original, but here you are doing the exact opposite! I feel fucking old, but damn watching you experiencing this fresh really brings back my childhood memories! I'm only 8 minutes in and am already excited to see your upcoming reactions! This content is great.

@sjd3530 Жыл бұрын

Your reactions was spot on from a person who played 7 remake but doesn't know fully much of the story. It was fun to see how jenuine your reactions are as you see the connection and the changes in the remake and the og ff7 game that had you deeply enjoy it really well because of the amount of knowledge the story you unveil, regardless of the confusion in the ending of the remake it blasted you to became more attached to the story that hypes you up even more which is cool and fun to watch. Also, originally aerith's name was aeris, which is what you see in game because japanese people cannot pronounce the name aerith, aerith is basically the western version of her name while aeris is the japanese version.

@Spartan1312 Жыл бұрын

My god I have not seen this kinda reaction since 1997 we have gone full circle to where it was spoiler hell for 10 years, now its a closely guarded secret of the fans...waiting to watch.

@kidkytes6233 Жыл бұрын

Aerith is the Japanese version, Aeris is more transliterated from how it's pronounced in Japanese. They say it like 'Earisu' which the localisation team went with.

@Spartan1312 Жыл бұрын

@@kidkytes6233 its also the OG english version

@kidkytes6233 Жыл бұрын

@@Spartan1312 Yeah 'Aerith' is actually in the game as her name in the coding before the character name entry appears, changing it to Aeris.

@ichl46 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Here in Spain it was translated as "Aeris", but it was never retranslated as "Aerith". Even today, in FF VII Remake, she is called "Aeris" in the spanish translation.

@IgneousP Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that you did a great job with the intro of this video. The perfect amount of information I needed to know about your journey in ~60 seconds. Happy hearing you weren't spoiled either! This is definitely a special game.

@puppetMattster Жыл бұрын

I'm loving this reverse perspective of playing Remake first and then spotting the references in the original.

@markbade565 Жыл бұрын

Watching you "rediscover" things in the original game is absolutely fantastic. You basically have the inverse reaction to how many of us felt seeing things show up in different places in the remake

@courtneyvaldez7903 Жыл бұрын

Most impressive part is not having Aerith’s death spoiled. I originally played this a year or two after it came out (1998-1999ish) and even then, when the internet was dial-up, there was no avoiding this reveal.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

It makes me laugh looking back now that I genuinely thought it was a fake out death because there was no way I could’ve avoided that spoiler, I’m still so confused how I didn’t stumble across a meme or anything that would’ve ruined it. I never even considered Aerith would die

@stonecold5373 4 ай бұрын

Square knew exactly what they were doing when they reached in ripped your heart out so masterfully

@StrayPitboss Жыл бұрын

Right here. Sometimes folks downplay Aeris' role or character or try to convince people she wasn't anything special. But this reaction was legit and honest. So glad to see players still giving the real deal a shot, janky Lego graphics and all. Subbed - and welcome to the party mate

@owalover Жыл бұрын

The fact that this wasn't spoiled for you made it perfect. My fav game of all time for a reason. Happy to re-experience it with you.

@gmblnftball Жыл бұрын

That Aerith moment, is the Red Wedding of video games. I watched this video for that moment and it didn't disappoint. I'm glad no one spoiled. A game for the ages for sure.

@KrazyKoto Жыл бұрын

I've seen her die multiple times... I'm still surprised that it can make me tear up every now and then. Feeling loss, experiencing it in this game. It was the first time I had ever seen death in a game and it left such an impression on me.

@morningfog532 Жыл бұрын

Dude your video editing is on point! I actually busted out laughing at the “this is the saddest part in the remake” *laughs in the end of disk 1* bit, totally caught me off guard 😂

@robyd Жыл бұрын

Been binge watching, and rewatching your VOD this week. I really enjoy your play trough. Patiently excited to watch you play the other games connected to this and for that Advent Children reaction.

@TheRatsCast Жыл бұрын

Nobody talks about it; because it's too big to spoil. It's hits so hard; everything y'all's around it. This is; "if you know, you know"

@twelve11 Жыл бұрын

How full on is the Aerith moment, i feel your pain, it was such a shock and the Aerith music that is playing all throughout the Jenova fight, it will force you to shed tears Every Single Time. Nothing in any medium has even come close to the shock and sadness of this moment

@Joseph-R Жыл бұрын

Back when the remake was announced, like 6-7 years ago, they came out with a DLC PS4 home screen of Midgar which I was so excited for the remake I downloaded and applied it to my PS4. Next thing I know I'm moving around the home screen checking out my Midgar background, and all of a sudden quietly I hear Aerith's song playing in the background and went from extremely excited for the Remake to deeply saddened. I was so excited for the remake, for a moment I forgot about Aerith dying, but once that theme song started playing I got so damn sad and just let it play out for like 5 minutes.

@smurphy78226 Жыл бұрын

It is so amazing seeing the emotions this game brought out of me 25 years ago! Great video!

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

An unforgettable experience for sure 🙏🏻

@Dare1C Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! I'll watch the whole way through. Its great to see someones real reaction to the end of disc 1. Thats how we all felt in the day!

@TheHeartlessAlchemist Жыл бұрын

I love seing the gears turning in your head as you progress with the story.

@elixanova Жыл бұрын

This game has been in my life for 25 years - over half my life - and I've had decades to understand and know these characters and narratives. It is so cool to see someone experiencing this for the first time, thanks for doing this video and letting us relive it a bit with you.

@TigStripe Жыл бұрын

"This can't be real because how the fuck could I not have had this spoiled?" That, sir, is an excellent question.

@jameslindsay5889 Жыл бұрын

I picked up ff 7,8 and 9 on xbox over the holidays and I'm playing through 7 the now for the first time. Despite the dated graphics (which I love) I can't put the game down. There is just something I love about older games and find myself playing more of them than new releases.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

There’s a level of immersion they were forced to achieve through tone, writing and music because of the technical limitations, they couldn’t trick you with flashy combat and photorealistic visuals, the substance had to be there. It’s why old games tend to hold up so well because they actually had to make something good.

@shadowkrono Жыл бұрын

"i don't wanna play anymore"... yep that's what many of us felt back then, it took me 2 years to pick up the controller and finish the game (as a side note my date on the golden saucer WAS with aerith), and even searched for the legendary level 4 revive materia: rumour that there was a revive materia that could actually bring her back to life and fight for the final disc, there came even some screenshots (edited of course) of her fighting the ultima weapons

@bradreed4414 Жыл бұрын

I love people seeing this game for the first time and loving it.

@HirokiPlays Жыл бұрын

"Aeris?! What? No!... We're not having that!" BASED.

@chrysis248 Жыл бұрын

Finally! I have waited for this a long time. So sad i don't have time watching you on twitch but this hour will be my highlight of the month!

@KaraMooMoo Жыл бұрын

This was a treat; I grew up with OG and I've replayed remake like, three times. I love the reverse level of detail you see. ♡ Glad you really liked it. No wonder 8 had an identity crisis trying to follow this up.

@KaraMooMoo Жыл бұрын

As an add, now I want to see the video of you replaying remake and losing your shit xD

@Alphasnowbordergirl Жыл бұрын

So in the original, Corneo can choose, cloud, tifa, or aerith. Depending on how well you do at getting the top items in the mini games, it will decide who gets picked. I did feel this was one thing they cut from the remake I was sad about. The original gave you multiple outcomes a lot depending on your choices. Whether cloud will be pick as the bride or who Cloud went on a date with later on depending on how you treated Aerith and Tifa (if you were mean to both you could go on a date with Barrett).

@KeRmiTaKilla Жыл бұрын

Hope you gained like 50k subs off this vid man, that honest reaction was by far one of the best ive seen and ive seen this soooo many times. Im hoping when i finish this that by looking this up i can watch the entire playthru instead of the edited down version. I experienced that as a teen, and this is why ff7 is so beloved. It hits ya in the feels, it inspires, makes you laugh, surprises. Its like i keep trying to tell the wife, its a story that instead of just reading you play thru the pages.

@hayatojin2886 Жыл бұрын

will be checking out that VOD playlist right away! :)

@arecord86 Жыл бұрын

It’s so great to see the perspective of someone who had only played remake before. I adore the PS1 era of FF with 9 being my favourite. Definite new subscriber here

@rowanmorris2187 Жыл бұрын

Quality reaction ace. Jumping straight into part 2 now.

@adamscillitoe3574 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you’re planning on playing remake again. It’ll make it so much more interesting to you with what you know now. Also, I’m sure others have said it but you should watch advent children once you’ve finished the OG and before playing the remake again. Great playthrough though, thoroughly enjoyed watching it 👍

@Civilchaos Жыл бұрын

This was so awesome, to see someone enjoy the original game in the 2020’s. And you’re in pretty good time to jump into Crisis Core afterward as it will likely release on modern platforms very soon, a must for anyone who finds this story interesting on any level. I genuinely didn’t think it was possible for people to play this game and not have the first disk spoiled anymore. Thank you for letting me re-experience something I went through almost twenty-five years ago.

@sonatina3 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this popped up recommended, loving your reactions and voices - and you’ve done I-VI too, have to check those later!

@sonatina3 Жыл бұрын

also don corneo’s kefka voice lol

@andrewb1986 Жыл бұрын

Gotta say: I'm proud of this community how nobody spoils this for the players.

@itzzToon Жыл бұрын

I know I'm kinda late on commenting this since this was from so long ago, but spoiling what happens to Aerith (or any character) robs you of the emotion that never quite leaves. Any fan off ff7 original would never want to spoil what made the game so great. The emotional journey of the highs, lows, the characters and your attachment to them stays with you forever. Playing the remake and seeing these characters again was like seeing a loved ones who had long passed that are as vibrant and lovable as you remember.

@SilverFang741 Жыл бұрын

To see peoples first impressions of final fantasy games is absolute joy for me this is extremely entertaining thank you

@John-cj2bp Жыл бұрын

Wow! great seeing a genuine unspoiled reaction to the big scene. It wrecked me as a kid many years ago. Still hits me hard now.

@ayakotami3318 Жыл бұрын

I actually currently replayed through VII on my Switch. It introduced me to Final Fantasy and holds a special place in my heart. Even years later and playing it 10+ times specific scenes get to me. Including a CERTAIN one with Aerith.

@klinetalladen Жыл бұрын

congratulations. you have gone through what everyone of us did when we played this in PSX... I stopped playing for months after I finished Disc-1... i did come back to finish it eventually. but yeah, end of disc-1 was a doozy

@Artimes. Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Final Fantasy series my friend. I hope you enjoy this amazing series and gorgious detailed worlds and diverse cast of characters. FF VII remake is only a fraction of what this entire game really has to offer. New fans will be quite suprised to see what is in store for them when the Rebirth project comes out.

@saulpena5413 Жыл бұрын

Dude, your Cloud voice is really fucking good NO CAP.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

I try my best 😅

@danhills735 Жыл бұрын

Great seeing your reaction to this story. Brings back some great memories! Imagine playing this in 97 when it can out. The graphics and nonlinear platform were legit groundbreaking. Gotta be up there as one of the best music scores ever created and is iconic. And if you ever play again there are some amazing extra content like the Weapon fights, the knights of the realm materia… worth maxing levels to do!

@DelEnd_Virtua Жыл бұрын

An unspoiled run of original ff7? In this day and age!? A rare find indeed.

@TohTomajohs 7 ай бұрын

All your lets plays are gold. Can't wait for your next videos

@ForceFedFetusFillet Жыл бұрын

The first time you play this game is so inexplicably magical.

@bowsetteatmidnight Жыл бұрын

Hands down one of the best blind playthroughs you can get, now when her theme plays you will always feel that it never goes away ❤

@Clink2000 Жыл бұрын

Omg! I just found this channel and i’m THRILLED for you! It’s such an incredible experience!

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Really glad you enjoyed 👌🏻👌🏻

@joshuacreekmore7051 Жыл бұрын

Instant sub big dawg. Welcome to the family!

@MAJICB0B Жыл бұрын

The fact that you somehow avoided this being spoiled is crazy to me. I feel like any time VII is brought up, someone has to insert it somewhere. Happy you managed to somehow dodge all those bullets though, you're definitely getting the better experience for it.

@Reverendshot777 Жыл бұрын

Golden shiny wire of hope is still best line of dialogue from any game.

@LolwutStevie Жыл бұрын

Criminal how you don't have more views, looking forward to watching this series!

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Really glad you enjoyed 🙏🏻

@naythonmeadows Жыл бұрын

It's really fun when you set it up to go on a date with Barrett

@Nhime5105 Жыл бұрын

Love that you dared to show emotions and cry, i did as well, im a 45 year old man and im not ashamed to say it ! thank you for a great adventure :)

@EliJakobable Жыл бұрын

The two best kept secrets in gaming: Sheik's true identity, and what happens at the end of the first disc of FFVII. They are just too amazing to spoil for people.

@Kuponobu Жыл бұрын

I haven’t spit out my drink in years while laughing. Your “papa” deserves a follow and a like.

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

Haha happy to have given you a laugh, that shit gets me every time 😂

@APaulingGameplay Жыл бұрын

Oh man this was great, looking forward to part 2

@Alfredo_47 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you got to have this experience man! No matter how many times I have played this game and seen the aeris death scene it doesn't get easier lol your reaction is not surprising :P I don't know of a sadder moment in gaming history lol

@tanepukenga1421 Жыл бұрын

You just had the exact same reaction my best friend and I had playing the big scene. Word for word. I think that was the first time I ever said the sentence "What the fuck!?!"

@paeporeckoner Жыл бұрын

dude i absolutely fucking love your enthusiasm and your fucking amazing voicework, especially barret! lol - no shit, not being sarcastic. you are truly entertaining and funny. new sub man - keep it up bro!

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

Ah dude, thanks so much for the kind words, truly appreciate that, welcome aboard!

@omegaoverlay431 Жыл бұрын

Love your reactions man. This was so good, it reminded me of my first time playing this as a kid! I will say that it is a REAL shame you didnt get Vincent from the Manor in Nibelheim though! 😢😮

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

I actually did get Vincent and I followed up on his and Yuffie’s arcs, I just cut it from the videos because it took up too much time and I didn’t have much to say about it other than like “ah that was cool” you can go find it in the VODs if you like

@FruitMeate 4 ай бұрын

The hardest moment is seeing your save file with Aerith still in your party. This is what memory does to you in real life with loss: for a split second, you forget that they're gone, and then you get this sick feeling rushing in as your brain snaps you back to reality.

@Goobergurl 25 күн бұрын

This was my first Final Fantasy, and I played it before FF7 Remake, so playing the Remake was such a treat. Seeing someone who played the Remake first play this game is so interesting, and I'm glad you enjoyed this game! I probably cried more in this game than I have playing ANY other game lol

@Goobergurl 25 күн бұрын

Btw mate you are so bloody lucky that you weren't spoiled about Aerith dying. It's one of the BIGGEST known spoilers in all of gaming to the point that it's become a non-spoiler lol. It's like how most people know that Darth Vader is Luke's father, but for video games. Even still, as someone who knew she would die, it made me cry my eyes out. Especially when the game gives you NO REST immediately after she dies...It's such a brilliant scene, and as weird as it is to say it's one of the best character deaths in gaming history

@Christopher._M 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha seeing how crushed you were for the Death scene is more hilarious than it should be

@ArcienPlaysGames 24 күн бұрын

14:45 I love that even Cloud stopped for a second like "Did- ... did she just say that?"

@VII0777 Жыл бұрын

LMAO That ending comment from when you played remake! Priceless re-contextualization. Wow.

@garethrogue Жыл бұрын

And lo, the last person in Earth who didn't know Aerith dies has finally made it to the end of disc 1. Welcome to my 1999.

@andys8483 Жыл бұрын

OMG, that moment 😦 It was a huge gut-punch back then, & even now, watching you replay it, I am back there like the first time 😭 I have not had time to play any of the FF7 remake as yet.

@mahnameisj Жыл бұрын

Another playthrough to watch yes! Always a treat to see your reactions to iconic moments in the franchise. Are you gonna play some of the spin offs after you finish with the numbered titles? Would love to see those too in the future 😁

@ItsLazBoi Жыл бұрын

Definitely, once I’m done with the main entries I’m sure I’ll go back and check out some of the side games and spin offs

@MarianaDiasAzuru Жыл бұрын

Good thing you never got this bit spoiled. 26 years after, your tears still mirrors ours back in the day.

@eddypeacock4005 Жыл бұрын

The thing with this version of Jenova is if you have the right equipment she heals you instead of causing damage. Aerith's death is literally felt during the rest of the game!