Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fans complaint about yellow paint, director responds

Summary

• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s demo is out, and fans are debating the impact of the bright yellow color on gameplay.
• Players say that the yellow paint breaks immersion and makes the game almost too easy.
• Director Naoki Hamaguchi has addressed the issue and said he is surprised players are complaining about something as trivial as yellow paint.

Ahead of the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, fans debated the accessibility settings that the developers reassured “was being worked on.”

Yet another controversy seems to have gripped Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, with players debating using yellow paint to direct players, distracting them from the title and making it less immersive.

In an interview with Red Bull, director Naoki Hamaguchi I addressed the ongoing debate regarding the yellow paint issue. He was surprised to see yellow paint make such a big fuss on social media.

The reason for the complaints over such a seemingly trivial issue on the surface is that they feel the developers have compromised the challenge factor of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth by using such blatant bright yellow guides.

Players feel that the yellow paint distracts from an otherwise immersive title. Using such bright colors in the environment removes the challenge and thrill of navigating complex spaces and objectives.

Some critics have said the yellow paint can feel “overly hand-holding,” diminishing the title’s challenge and sense of discovery.

This is the second controversy surrounding the visibility and accessibility settings in-game in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is also quite similar to what happened with Resident Evil’s yellow ladder, which made the game over-simplistic.

Besides the controversy, Hamaguchi also addressed the combat system of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The fans have lauded the amalgamation of action and strategy, allowing different characters to combine for a compelling battle.

While there will be certain controversies surrounding every big title, the developers should deal with this yellow paint issue softly and fix it as soon as possible.

About Final Fantasy 7 Remake

A remake of the 1997 PlayStation game, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an action RPG which gives Final Fantasy fans a nostalgic trip back in time.

With all new graphics and gameplay styles, players will take control of the mercenary Cloud Strife as they battle their way through the dystopian cyberpunk metropolis of Midgar.