It's not often that celebrities cite gaming characters and moments that resonated and stuck with them through childhood. Recently, however as gaming continues its upwards trajectory through the mainstream, more and more celebrities are talking about gaming experiences they had as children. While on tour for his upcoming film The Batman, Robert Pattinson detailed his surprising love and internal conflict for both Tifa and Aerith of Final Fantasy 7 fame. Not only that, but Pattinson claims his deep love extended not just to the characters but Final Fantasy 7 as a whole.
During a French interview for The Batman alongside co-star Zoe Kravitz, Robert Pattinson lays bare his love for the original Final Fantasy 7, exclaiming how fascinated he was by the Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith love triangle and that he simply could not choose between both Tifa and Aerith because he loved both equally. He goes on to say that he was absolutely smitten because Aerith was «the really kind girl» who just wanted to heal everything and everyone and make the world a better place. While on the other hand, Tifa's «like this sexy little thing» who's similar to a thief and wears a short skirt. Pattinson laughs and says this was how every guy discovered what love was.
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As Pattinson was explaining his childhood angst and pre-pubescent emotions, co-star Zoe Kravitz seemed increasingly bemused, scoffing over the two options Final Fantasy 7 presented him with, saying that «this is the problem with the world!» It is obvious, however, that nothing will break Pattinson's fond memories of the game as he even makes a note that depending on what version of the game was played, the player may be introduced
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