Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director defends its physical disk still needing a download: 'We didn't want to make any compromises for the game'
Hamaguchi says the "fidelity and the quality of the game" would be lesser with a Rebirth-sized disc.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has defended the game's requirement for players to download certain sections of the physical disc version. Despite the gaming industry shifting towards disc-less releases, Hamaguchi expressed his happiness in being able to offer a physical disc for FFVII Revelation. He clarified that the decision not to compromise the game's quality led to the download requirement.
Hamaguchi stated that the development team initially considered using the same disc size as FFVII Rebirth, but this would have meant sacrificing the game's fidelity and quality. The only viable option was to release the physical disc with certain sections available as a digital download. This approach could allow gaming stores to set their prices, benefiting consumers and maintaining the second-hand gaming market.
However, the physical disc's perishing nature raises concerns for the long-term usability of the game.
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