Final Fantasy 7 Remake has already been out for more than a year, but it has been introduced to newcomers in recent months thanks to its inclusion as a free PlayStation Plus game and the PS5 release, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade.
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If you are wondering just how long the adventure is, read the guide below. Because it is an RPG, it is difficult to estimate its length, since games in the genre can range anywhere from 25 to 100 hours. Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not on the long end of that spectrum but it is still beefy, especially if you want to do everything there is to do in the package.
How Long Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake?
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is linear but some chapters offer a small handful of side quests. These only add a few hours to the campaign, so don't expect anything on par with an Elder Scrolls game. Most of these side quests also significantly add on to the world and give you bonuses to make the main game easier.
Depending on whether or not you do these optional quests, Final Fantasy 7 Remake can take you anywhere between 33 and 38 hours. This time is according to Howlongtobeat.com, but we can attest to its accuracy through our own experience with the game. The game is divided into eighteen chapters, so you can generally get a feel of where you are in the game based on what chapter you are on.
How Long Does It Take To Get The Platinum Trophy
Like most RPGs, the Platinum trophy requires quite a lot of effort. For one, you have to beat the entire game again on Hard Mode, which already pretty much doubles the playtime. Hard is a notable challenge, but you at least have the advantage of knowing enemies' weaknesses beforehand. Even at the max level, certain bosses can wipe you out quickly if you are not well prepared.
Other than hard mode, the other challenging part will be the Shinra Combat Simulator. More specifically, Defeating the Pride and Joy Prototype. Simply unlocking this takes a small checklist of tasks. Beating the game at least twice, beating this super boss, and cleaning up some other tasks required by trophies takes about 85 hours.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
The times listed above only account for the main campaign of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Those who purchased the PS5 release, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, and its accompanying DLC starring Yuffie, INTERmission, have a whole other chunk of story to explore.
Read here for a more detailed breakdown on the DLC's length, but just know going through it once adds about 4 to 5 hours onto your Final Fantasy 7 Remake experience.
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