Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PS5] Review and Longplay pt. 5

Part 5: Chapters 9 & 10 played through by DashingDerek.

Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE
Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I
Part 4: https://youtu.be/zNzuGwYDOso
Part 5: https://youtu.be/wyt04hQWTPE

Chapter 9

“The Planet Stirs,” follows Cloud and his companions as they escape the Corel Region aboard a large buggy. Their journey is interrupted by Yuffie’s sudden collapse, steering the group south towards a Mako reactor. Players are given the choice to return to The Gold Saucer for side quests and minigames or to continue the main narrative, which beckons them a thousand meters on. Venturing through mountain trails and a tropical jungle, they reach Gongaga Region, where they abandon the buggy and trek to the village. Welcomed by Cissnei, they settle in, exploring the local customs, meeting new characters, and grappling with the mysteries of the reactor’s ominous presence.

Their moment of respite is shattered by a roar from the reactor, and Cloud leads a team towards the source. They navigate the terrain, collect items like the Bird of Prey and Crystal Sword, and unravel environmental puzzles to progress. Inside the reactor, Cloud is haunted by visions of Sephiroth, leading to confrontations with Shinra forces and mechanical monstrosities. Meanwhile, the women of the group, sensing danger, rush to the reactor on Chocobos, using their skills to catch up. They face their own battles, utilizing grappling guns and ziplines, culminating in a showdown against Scarlet and her formidable mech. The chapter concludes with a dramatic underwater rescue, setting the stage for the next leg of their odyssey to Cosmo Canyon.

Chapter 10

In the dusty reaches of Cosmo Canyon, Red XIII discovered his true heritage and chose to remain in his ancestral home. While he bid farewell to the party, the wise Bugenhagen guided them to the Observatory. There, among the stars, they learned of the planet’s peril.

Cloud and his companions faced a trial in the Cave of the Gi, where Red XIII’s courage was tested. Their victory in the depths of the cave strengthened their resolve, and with newfound knowledge and Red XIII by their side once more, the party set forth, determined to face the looming threat of Sephiroth.