A new mod for the PC version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakelets fans play as the blocky, polygonal characters they love from the original version of the game. Though people were clamoring for over 20 years for a remaster or remake of the iconic 1997 RPG title,now that they’ve gotten one, it’s time to reverse the clock a little.
TheoriginalFinal Fantasy 7is still an incredible game, even with its blocky characters, turn-based combat, and sometimes exceedingly slow pace. There’s a certain charm to its clunkiness, and Barret’s huge rectangular forearms, Cloud’s spiky hair that seems more dangerous than his Buster Sword, and the random boxy objects that almost can’t be identified are no doubt viewed fondly by many gamers.
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That’s why it comes as no surprise that there is now a mod that transforms the smooth, high-definition characters ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeinto the low-poly box people that so many remember fondly. Adding the Polygonal Players mod by FantasyRaiderr is a simple drag and drop for those enjoyingFinal Fantasy 7 Remakevia its PC port. As pointed out by PC Gamer, the character models used in the add-on come from the 1998 Windows version of the title, which is evident because they have mouths.
The Polygonal Players mod replaces Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Barret, as well asYuffie and Sonon fromFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’sIntermission DLC. Users will see the changes both in-game and during cutscenes that are rendered by the game engine. However, pre-rendered cinematic cutscenes will retain the high-def character models fromFinal Fantasy 7 Remake.And because only the character models are swapped out, everything else about the game remains high-res, which can be a bit jarring or comical, depending on how one looks at it.
Besides the Polygonal Players mod, which may appeal to gamers looking to either scratch that nostalgic itch or just bring a bit of lighthearted fun to the game, there are a number of otheruseful and creative mods forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. The work-in-progress PS1 Battle Sounds mod may jive well with Polygonal Players, as the creator intends to replace the remake’s sounds with more classic audio. There are also mods that allow players to adjust the hair and eye color of Cloud and his friends, or even transformFF7 Remake’scharacters into those from other franchises entirely.
There are of course also technical mods that help fix various bugs that might be causing frustration for someFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeplayers. And for those who still don’t thinkFF7 Remakeis gorgeous enough, there are add-ons that can implement HDR lighting, improve textures, and even adjust the camera’s distance or fix its angle to match the original game.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakeis currently available on PC, PS4, and PS5.
