The producer behind the creation of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has shared that he had to take a break from playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom while focusing on the latest installment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. With the development of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth recently completed, the producer found himself engrossed in his own project, leaving Link's adventures on hold.
Following the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the long-awaited sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, fans can finally dive into the gaming experience they've been waiting for. Similar to the buzz around Tears of the Kingdom, the latest addition to the Final Fantasy series has been met with acclaim from reviewers. Before its release, the game's producer took a moment to discuss some of his preferred non-Final Fantasy titles.
During a conversation with BAFTA, Yoshinori Kitase, the mastermind behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, chatted about various gaming topics, highlighting his fondness for the Zelda franchise. Kitase mentioned that the 1986 classic The Legend of Zelda was pivotal in sparking his passion for gaming. While he disclosed having played numerous titles from the series, he confessed to not yet finishing the latest one, Tears of the Kingdom.
The producer shared that he commenced playing the sequel to Breath of the Wild upon its release in May 2023. Kitase even reached what he described as the game's conclusion. However, his commitments as the producer of the latest chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy diverted his attention from the Zelda game before he could witness the end credits. Kitase explained that things became overwhelmingly hectic, leading him to postpone completing the game.
Kitase's Enjoyment of Pikmin 4
Alongside Zelda, Kitase mentioned another recent favorite during the interview. Staying within the realm of Nintendo, the producer expressed his delight in playing through Pikmin 4 for the second time, a successful 2023 release. Despite having played the game before, he expressed enjoyment in revisiting and exploring aspects he had missed previously. Additionally, Kitase declared the Pikmin creatures as his beloved entities in the gaming world.
Observing the games developers indulge in can offer insights into how these choices potentially influence their creative endeavors. In Kitase's instance, his admiration for the Zelda series shines through. With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth now available, Kitase may find the opportunity to catch up and conquer Tears of the Kingdom.