Final Fantasy VII Coming Back To PC With Better Visuals And Achievements

The achievements are ingame only and are not related to Steam, so that's not a huge perk. Trainers have been available for the original version of Final Fantasy VII since its release, so the only advantage is not having to download shady third-party software.

What makes this version of Final Fantasy VII so substantial is its optimization for the modern PC. Sure, the long list of bugs and glitches from the original PC version should be ironed out, but the big thing is the visuals. Just take a look at the system requirements for this upcoming digital edition:

A minimum of 1GB of memory? That's how much World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, and Dragon Age: Origins require. For comparison, the original PC version required 32MB of RAM and a 133MHz processor. That's a huge... no, a colossal difference.

These requirements, which could easily be mistaken for a low-to-high-end modern game, lead me to believe that the real-time graphics are going to receive a much-needed overhaul with high-resolution textures and higher density effects.

The truth is I'm excited for this and can't wait to see what it really entails, even if it just means cleaner visuals and a couple perks for one of the best games in history. But I couldn't just leave you off on that note. Square Enix also released a trailer, and while it is mostly comprised of FMV footage, it's worth a gander. See below:
 

Stay tuned for a release date and additional details.