FF7 for PC available!

[James]

After last week's fiasco of the game accidentally releasing early, it is now officially available for $9.99. Get it now if you want it, I already did. Don't know how much I like the idea of DRM on it though. I hate to say it, but I might wait for the community to come out with a... "patch" to alleviate that problem.

New download is 2372MB, and requires you to use the Square Enix FF7 Downloader app. The game has an "unlock code" and serial number as well.

Screen cap of the order page so there are no surprises for people thinking of getting it. (Size, keys, etc.)

[BoaConstrictor]

Its been available for a long time, I have my big box version from I dunno, 1998?

[monroeski]

Unlock code, serial number, special software to download it, DRM, and the need for an always online internet connection. There's basically nothing about this release that appeals to me.

PS1 disc + frameskip on an emulator FTW.

[proxops-pete]

It's supposed to be updated with higher res graphics, right??

[Kamakazie]

It's supposed to be updated with higher res graphics, right??

Nope. I mean, I'm sure you could run it at a high resolution, but this is just a re-release, not a graphical update.

[James]

Unlock code, serial number, special software to download it, DRM, and the need for an always online internet connection. There's basically nothing about this release that appeals to me.

PS1 disc + frameskip on an emulator FTW.

Always-on? I didn't know about that part. Well they have my money, I hope they put it towards something better. In the meantime, I'll continue playing other stuff.

Nope. I mean, I'm sure you could run it at a high resolution, but this is just a re-release, not a graphical update.

For what it's worth, it does require a much more recent version of DirectX, etc. than the original which was released way back in the day. *Edit I wonder how much the spec bump is caused by the actual game vs. the DRM?

Spoiler

OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Seven (32/64bits)
Processor: 2GHz
Memory: 1GB
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphic card
Hard Drive: 2.16GB
DirectX: DirectX 9.0C
Controller Support: Gamepad / Joystick

*Edit2: Just for fun I looked up the original PC requirements from the 1998 release. lol

Spoiler

OS: Microsoft Windows 95
Processor: 133MHz or 166MHz with no hardware accelerated graphics
Memory: 32MB
Graphics: 3dFX Voodoo or ATI Rage Pro
Hard Drive: 260MB
DirectX: DirectX 5.0
Controller Support: Gamepad / Joystick

[Timman_24]

To be fair Windows 7 couldn't even run on those 98 specs let alone a game.

[Kamakazie]

Oh god, I just clicked the link and noticed the new features they added. Check out this one:

■ Character Booster – Find yourself stuck on a difficult section or lacking the funds to buy that vital Phoenix Down? With the Character Booster you can increase your HP, MP and Gil levels to their maximum, all with the simple click of a button, leaving you to enjoy your adventure.

[proxops-pete]

On second thought, I think I will hold onto the money and use it for re-release of Baldur's Gate games... Is that out next month?

[taggart6]

Oh god, I just clicked the link and noticed the new features they added. Check out this one:

■ Character Booster – Find yourself stuck on a difficult section or lacking the funds to buy that vital Phoenix Down? With the Character Booster you can increase your HP, MP and Gil levels to their maximum, all with the simple click of a button, leaving you to enjoy your adventure.

Wow...just wow.

Yeah i'll pass.

[BoaConstrictor]

Idea for new feature.

"Tired of trying to beat the game? The new "Beat the game" button will skip you to the end game victory screen as you taste victory!"

[linoleum]

Idea for new feature.

"Tired of trying to beat the game? The new "Beat the game" button will skip you to the end game victory screen as you taste victory!"

Idea for new game.

Just a credits screen.

[BoaConstrictor]

No way man! The credits screen is DLC. ($5 per line)

[taggart6]

Idea for new feature.

"Tired of trying to beat the game? The new "Beat the game" button will skip you to the end game victory screen as you taste victory!"

Already got that. I call it youtube.

[James]

Well, because I spent the $10, I went ahead and tried to install the game. As soon as the install is complete, securom pops up to validate the unlock code and activate the game. After that, the "Square Enix FF7 Launcher" starts up, which then downloads patches to the game, and waits for you to login with your SquareEnix ID or your Facebook account. For grins, I unplugged my network cable and tried launching it. Immediate error and no way to play the game. After that i uninstalled it.

Looks like I wasted that $10.