Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Ending, Explained
No video game in existence is universally appreciated. There are folks who abhor The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Super Mario Galaxy has probably made at least ten people swear off their hobby. Someone out there detests Tetris. But overall, the reception to Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been quite strong. From its fist-pumping soundtrack and in-depth battle system to all those charming little moments that expand upon beloved characters, there's a lot to enjoy. One aspect of the game that has often bewildered people, however, is its somewhat perplexing ending.
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"What the heck did I just watch?" is, perhaps, a more common refrain than the writers intended. Or maybe it isn't. Either way, the head-scratching is real. Let's jump into it, no holds barred, and clarify all those murky moments.
Needless to say, major spoilers from here on out.
We'll begin with something that pervades the game's plot from very early on. The Whispers' introduction occurs simultaneously with Cloud's first bump-in with Aerith. She sees them when no one else does, panicking as they swirl around her like so many ghosts. As soon as she reaches out to touch Cloud, he begins to see them, too. The gist here is that people who haven't made physical contact with someone who is capable of perceiving them won't notice a thing.
The Whispers are essentially manifestations of the planet's will. One thing that's in need of mentioning right off the bat is that throughout the duration of FF7 Remake, a very real manifestation of fate is trying to "correct" the story's events to the timeline of the original game. This is perplexing, to say the least, for anybody who hasn't played the 1997 epic.
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