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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Faces Criticism Over Lengthy Side Quests

10/19/2025

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Critics say Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is padded with excessive side quests and filler, resulting in more than 50 hours of playtime with limited substantive value.
Naoki Hamaguchi, the trilogy's director, acknowledges the concerns but states that the length is justified.
Hamaguchi notes that players today often seek quicker resolutions due to busy schedules.
He aims to address these issues in the trilogy's concluding installment, promising a more concise narrative.

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Story summary

Critics say Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is padded with excessive side quests and filler, resulting in more than 50 hours of playtime with limited substantive value.
Naoki Hamaguchi, the trilogy's director, acknowledges the concerns but states that the length is justified.
Hamaguchi notes that players today often seek quicker resolutions due to busy schedules.
He aims to address these issues in the trilogy's concluding installment, promising a more concise narrative.