OG FF7 is now playable at 60fps [EDIT: And Widescreen!] on PC via modding

Lulcielid

Lulcielid

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Lulcy
The original on the PS1 run at 15fps during combat, with menus running at 60fps, the subsequent PC port run both combat and menus at 15fps! And all around worse product than the orginal console version. Now that can fixed with this mod!

It's compatible with both the original 1998 version of FF7 PC, the 2013 digital release, and the updated modern version.


Widescreen mod: https://github.com/julianxhokaxhiu/FFNx/releases/tag/canary

A brand new widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio mode without stretching is now available for FFNx! Battle and world map modes now work fully in 16:9 aspect ratio without stretching. Field mode is partially supported but keep in mind that not all fields will extend to 16:9 aspect ratio. That said, we are working on ways to increase the number of fields that work in 16:9 in the near future so please look forward to that too! To try this new widescreen mode update FFNx AND 7th Heaven to the latest canary versions and select "Widescreen (16:9)" in the Aspect Ratio option of the Game Driver Settings. If you want to submit widescreen related bug report please do so in the following issue thread in GitHub. https://github.com/julianxhokaxhiu/FFNx/issues/474
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ForceStealer

ForceStealer

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I am someone who often really struggles to notice appreciable differences in framerate. I'm often left shrugging when people try to highlight how much better something looks at a higher framerate.
Now, 15 to 60 is a large enough difference that I can at least notice it, but on a lot of items I'm still kinda "eh." Or at least not nearly as excited as the guy in the video (not that I'm criticizing him!). The characters still kinda teleport back to their place after attacking and all that. But, all of this is to say that the one thing that really struck me, had me think, "Oh wow, that looks nice," it's Cloud's victory pose. The Buster Sword actually spinning around rather than chopping around like helicopter blades on film.

So for anyone like me, that's something I would focus on :monster:
 
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Makoeyes987

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What's hilarious is I definitely see the difference but the frame rate combined with higher models makes the old school ATB battle system looks even more hilarious and performative now.

Like, they're almost performing a play or sports routine now. Their perfect alignment and positioning on opposite sides, along with the mobs moving to their own rhythm in unison, looks very cute. I'm reminded of World of Final Fantasy now.

Omnislash looks like Cloud overclock'd himself and I love it. I can't wait to see Omnislash in the Remake. That shit's gonna look so wild and hype, lol
 
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ultima espio

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Lex said:
Very nice! Now give me a widescreen hack a la FFIX's moguri mod and I'll finally do another modded playthrough on PC :monster:
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It's in the works now. Not all fields will work though, similar to FFIX. They are looking at ways around it:

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FFNx also has options for analogue movement, new lighting system and moving the battle camera like FFXIII.
 
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Lex

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Incredible progress! I still remember Aali saying this was impossible back when he released his very first driver on Qhimm. This is fantastic to see, I can't wait to eventually try it out <3
 
U

ultima espio

Pro Adventurer
It's available now:
A brand new widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio mode without stretching is now available for FFNx! Battle and world map modes now work fully in 16:9 aspect ratio without stretching. Field mode is partially supported but keep in mind that not all fields will extend to 16:9 aspect ratio. That said, we are working on ways to increase the number of fields that work in 16:9 in the near future so please look forward to that too! To try this new widescreen mode update FFNx AND 7th Heaven to the latest canary versions and select "Widescreen (16:9)" in the Aspect Ratio option of the Game Driver Settings. If you want to submit widescreen related bug report please do so in the following issue thread in GitHub. https://github.com/julianxhokaxhiu/FFNx/issues/474
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https://github.com/julianxhokaxhiu/FFNx/releases/tag/canary
 
Ite

Ite

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Ite
Tremendous. I am excited for my next playthrough using this!
 
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Wol

Wol

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Rosarian Shield
Just waiting for the dub project to be fully complete, can't wait to replay it after almost 20 years with all these mods.
 
Nandemoyasan

Nandemoyasan

Standing guard
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Johnny
I decided to take the plunge with this last night and I'm pleased as punch. I am "that weirdo" who wants it to be 4:3, so while Widescreen is a nice option to have, I think I'll stick to the game as originally designed in this regard.

That said, the Ninostyle (non-chibi) models for the characters all look fantastic, and seeing all the animations in 60 fps with updated textures on everything, it's amazing. It feels like some sort of game mod fever dream.
 
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ultima espio

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So we have some more QOL mods from Postscriptthree
www.nexusmods.com

Postscriptthree's Tweaks

True Wait Mode, Break Damage Limit, Multi-Linked Slots, In-Battle PHS, Limit Overhaul, and more.
www.nexusmods.com www.nexusmods.com

Some are:
In Battle PHS
Break damage limit
EXP Share
Party Randomizer

You can have a Cloudless party with this technically, but Cloud/Tifa/Cid will always be the one you control on the field, regardless of who is in your team. So you can play with Barret/Aerith/Red, but when your party splits it'll show you Cloud/Aerith/Red. It hasn't been tested much though.

Also there is a mod included that finally fixes the music problem in the Nibelheim flashback. Basically it was just that the sound file was cut short in the pc releases, this mod restores the longer version.
 
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