Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a fantastic example of ensemble storytelling in a role-playing game (RPG) done right. The second part of Square Enix’s ambitious Final Fantasy 7 Remake project does a stellar job of providing a roster of deep, vibrant characters whose interactions uplift and sustain the ambitious open-world project from start to finish.
However, not every one of Rebirth’s central characters gets the same level of love and attention. While gruff, ornery pilot Cid Highwind does feature in Rebirth, the game cuts corners when it comes to his story. While it’s not enough to stop Rebirth from being a gripping ride, I did finish the game feeling that Cid had received a bit of a raw deal.
