should i buy ff16 or this one

[m3rto]

i just want open world, side quests and a lot of useless things to do? which one is better for that case?

[DBR]

FF7 Remake is not open world. It's very linear with minimal backtracking allowed. There's about 25 side quests if i recall, most of which are quite short. I'd still recommend playing remake before rebirth though, just so you're up to date on the story.

But to be honest, it doesn't really sound like you're looking for a Final Fantasy game.

[Eve_Core]

To those who whine here that either of these FFs have bad open world with no stuff to do... maybe because they are NOT open world in the first place? smh.

Neither is open world or with open world activities. I'll agree with the comment above and say that FF titles are not what you're looking for. Sounds more like you want Assassin's Creed or Elden Ring, or any MMO really.

[Meralie]

Both are good but Rebirth is better :)

[aeternox]

if u really cant buy both, then i suggest buying rebirth

[Evangela]

This one. It's not even a contest. FF16 is well known for being a linear game with small maps to explore.

[Tommy Two Toes]

I just finished FF16 before replaying FF7 remake before Rebirth (got the double pack). FF16 is definitely ahead visually and better voice acting (arguably the best for any game imo or at least top 5 of all games).

Story line wise and character development I'd say they tie and it's subjective to which you prefer. Additionally FF16 goes back to a more medieval, older fantasy setting which they haven't done since FF9 whereas FF7 is one of the most modern set FF games if that influences your choice.

Ultimately where FF7 wins though is game play. Both have more action orientated combat but FF16's biggest flaw is the lack of RPG mechanics in building your character with skills and equipment. Basically only your raw stats can be changed for the most part (damage, defense, etc.).

FF7 has a lot of ways to play the game in the true Final Fantasy fashion with various kind of materia with passive effects, magic skills and elemental weaknesses, utility abilities (like steal or assess). Additionally you choose which stats and passive abilities to level up on your characters (technically on their weapons) for how you want to build them.

TL:DR - FF16 is good as a game but not as a FInal Fantasy title in terms of being an RPG while FF7 Remake and Rebirth are true Final Fantasy RPG games

[dogged contender]

Rebirth has so, SO much more content. And better content across the board. The issue with FF16 is, while it's highs are very high, the lows are so VERY low. Being directed by yoshida from XIV, it's a formulaic mess and after every exciting story beat you know with certainty that there will be 2 hours of unvoiced, blatantly low effort filler crap following. And it goes that way the whole game.
16 gameplay is rather simplistic and insultingly easy for what it's trying to mimic, upgrades are 99% just linear progression stat sticks.

Rebirth just does better across the board.

[Xan84]

Originally posted by cryptid canine:

Rebirth has so, SO much more content. And better content across the board. The issue with FF16 is, while it's highs are very high, the lows are so VERY low. Being directed by yoshida from XIV, it's a formulaic mess and after every exciting story beat you know with certainty that there will be 2 hours of unvoiced, blatantly low effort filler crap following. And it goes that way the whole game.
16 gameplay is rather simplistic and insultingly easy for what it's trying to mimic, upgrades are 99% just linear progression stat sticks.

Rebirth just does better across the board.

I loved 16 with the exeption of the ending, that stopped any new games I would do for it. So pissed with those type of endings.

[matrixagent555]

FF16 is extremely under rated in my opinion. However, it is a very demanding game hardware wise. If you have a 40 series GPU the experience is much better with the ability to use DLSS3 frame gen.

With that being said, there is a chance Rebirth is just as demanding, but we will have to wait another day to find out.

If the open world is really the most important part to you, then FF7 Rebirth is the correct choice. I personally liked the way FF16 chose to do things, with many different large areas that all contain plenty of side missions.

I am someone who is a fan of FF13, 15, and also 16, which many Final Fantasy fans consider the three worst games in the series, so maybe I am the wrong person to answer this question.

Ultimately my final answer is get both lol.

[Dr. Peppermill]

Originally posted by matrixagent555:

I am someone who is a fan of FF13, 15, and also 16, which many Final Fantasy fans consider the three worst games in the series, so maybe I am the wrong person to answer this question.

I also like 13, 15 and 16.

I've played FF7 Rebirth on PS5 and it's also pretty good.

If he has to choose between 7 Rebirth and 16, 7 is more bang for the buck (while on sale), it's really long if you target 100% completion..

[Redcold 翔翔]

I dont give a ♥♥♥♥ about your opinion, go for FF7 please

[Helifax]

Originally posted by Rüdiger Seepferd:

i just want open world, side quests and a lot of useless things to do? which one is better for that case?

If you haven't played Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Start there, before going into this one. Otherwise it can get confusing pretty fast as far as the story goes.

FF16 is an awesome game, with a much more mature story, but Final Fantasy 7 is among the best FF game for a reason. In an ideal world, you would get both if you like narrative story driven games. For open-world content though, FF7 Rebirth over FF16.

[Ronin Gamer]

No interest in 16 so can't help you there, Rebirth I'm not wild about the open world map design since I'd rather get run over by a steam roller at this point than play another one of those, but I knew it was likely coming and this is a game story I quite enjoyed back in the day so I should be able to stomach it enough.
I'd go with Rebirth personally.

[Mojo]

Not sure, no one's played this since it hasn't been released yet :P

In all seriousness though, it probably depends on your personal preferences

[Ju]

for me better get this than FF16