Final Fantasy VII director Yoshinori Kitase 'won't rule out' possibility of HD remake

Final Fantasy VII is one of the most popular and iconic video games ever made, as the PlayStation classic blended exciting gameplay, complex characters and an engrossing story in a way that opened the eyes of gamers everywhere. In recent years, fans have clamored for a high-definition remake of the game so that they could see their favorite characters and story in HD glory. In a new interview, the game's director teases that it could happen, but with a major caveat.

Yoshinori Kitase, the producer of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and director of Final Fantasy VII, told Eurogamer that he would not love to do a remake, but it would be a massive effort.

"I can honestly tell you I would love to do that," he said. "If you simply ask me if I personally would like to do that, yes I would. Definitely. There's no lie about it. But you must believe me when I say it would take a lot to happen."

He pointed out that "staff availability and budget" are the two major issues with such a remake, and also added that he does not have enough reason to do it yet because it would be such a massive commitment.

"Even if I casually say I would like to do that, because it would be a huge project I would have to motivate myself to the level that I really am prepared to take on this huge responsibility," Kitase said. "I don't know if those three things will happen simultaneously. It has to tick lots of very big boxes. I won't rule out the possibility, but it would take a lot to make it happen...But should I ever take it on, it would have to be the biggest project I've done. My life work. So I would have to be as highly motivated as that to end up with something I'm very happy with. It's a huge thing for me."

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