Easily Missed FF7 Rebirth Interaction Shows Square Enix Thought Of Everything

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There's a lot of impressive detail to be found in , and sometimes it's the smallest inclusions that end up proving the most impressive. Although can be content to fill out some of its content with meaningless tasks reminiscent of many modern open-world games, venturing into its cities, trying out minigames, and buckling in for the main narrative ride consistently impresses with the level of bespoke content. Some of these highlights will show up in every playthrough, but other things can be shockingly easy to miss.

Part of what made the original stand out was how much its world felt like a lived-in place, and nobly attempts to recreate this goal in its own way. The new game loses some of the grit and grunge that characterize the original take on Gaia, finding its own strengths in doing things that the original game didn't. At its best, showcases a concern for having the setting be more than just a backdrop, making small moments and minor NPCs feel like a genuine part of the story.

A standard playthrough of FF7 Rebirth will actually never reveal some interesting side quest content, but it's easy to find once you know how.

One cool piece of 's continuity was pointed out by Reddit user Charizauce, who noticed a follow-up to Costa del Sol's piano challenge in the latter region of Cosmo Canyon. When running through minigames to earn beachwear in Costa del Sol, Tifa subs in for a pianist who eloped to give an emergency performance at the request of Andrea Rhodea and Madam M. It can be a fun challenge for those who enjoy the minigame, although the pressure of a public performance can make nabbing a high rank a bit more stressful than usual.

Changing the note speed can sometimes make the piano minigame easier, as the slowest setting can feel at odds with some of the faster tunes.

The setup for the event feels like it could easily just be a complete throwaway, but a bit of NPC dialogue in Cosmo Canyon ties back to it in a nice nod. The couple can be found at the inn,