Yoshinori Kitase Speaks on Final Fantasy VII Remake

Whether it's Square Enix banging a distant drum for hype, or whether they really enjoy teasing Final Fantasy VII fans, the company simply will not let the discussion of a remake lay to rest.  The official comments are usually along the lines of, "There is no remake for the 1997 Playstation classic," and in an interview with Official Xbox Magazine Yoshinori Kitase, producer on Final Fantasy XIII-2 provides a possible explanation for why that is.  

"If I may speak as a game creator, if we were to produce a remake of VII, for example, I would be really tempted to delete things and add new elements, new systems or whatever because if we were to make exactly the same thing now, it'd be like a repeat."

The reasoning is sound, avoid repetition while at the same avoiding fan rage, but there is little doubt that the remake would make millions.  Fans may continue to clamor for an HD renaissance, but there is a certain level of charm to Cloud's blocky hands and spiky polygonal hair.  Although dealing with mediocre companion-games is certainly not helping the demand from fans, nor is bringing up the topic every couple of months, for that matter.  Square has been pretty consistent in saying that there is no remake in process or even planned, which leaves fans left to download the game off PSN to relive their favorite moments.