Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PS5] Review and Longplay pt. 2

Part 2: Chapters 4-5 played through by DashingDerek.

Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw
Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I

Written tutorial/walkthrough: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/
Review here:

Chapter Synopsis.

Chapter 4

Parade of Deception: Cloud Infiltrates the Shinra Stronghold

With the Mythril Mines behind them, Cloud’s team sees the Shinra metropolis of Junon ahead. But dangers lurk below the city too. In the humble village Under Junon, a monstrous serpent attacks! Our heroes defeat the threat and rescue a new ally – the upbeat ninja Yuffie.

Yuffie hatches a sneaky plan to assassinate Shinra’s president during Junon’s grand parade. Donning disguises, Cloud, Tifa and Aerith infiltrate the festivities. But pulling off this risky mission means impressing parade commanders first.

After rigorous drills, our heroes perform a flawless march, blending into the ranks. High atop a tower, Yuffie lines up the fateful shot. But Barret’s warning thwarts her at the last second. Foiled, but not defeated, the team splits up to find a new route to their target.

Cloud slips through Shinra’s defenses in a trooper’s uniform. Battling robotic guards, he reunites with Roche for a highway duel. Their engines roar, exchanging fiery blows at high speed. In the end, Cloud rides on toward destiny.

Boarding a luxury liner, he waves goodbye to his troopers, who proved true allies. Though this fight is finished, the war has just begun. Cloud’s convictions will soon be tested as friend becomes foe on the open seas.

Chapter 5:

Monsters Below Deck: A Deadly Voyage at Sea

Barely escaping Junon, Cloud and friends book passage on a lavish ocean liner. Little do they know danger lurks aboard too. After besting card sharks in a shipboard tournament, disaster strikes at midnight.

Hordes of mutated creatures swarm the decks! Cloud and Tifa battle valiantly side by side to drive them back. Descending into the bowels of the ship, they uncover a sinister experiment – passengers turned to monsters by a mad scientist.

Guided by Barret’s voice, Cloud presses on through the stench-filled cargo hold. In the engine room, a hulking abomination attacks – the vile Jenova reborn! Cloud coordinates fierce attacks while Tifa unleashes furious kicks.

Jenova mutates further, sprouting deadly tentacles across the arena. But through skill and courage, our heroes persevere, slaughtering the eldritch horror. As the ship limps to shore, Cloud realizes this is just the beginning…far greater evils await on the horizon. But united with true friends, he sails onward without fear.

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