Does FFVII Rebirth get better?

[u/MalcolminMiddlefan]

It seems like the FFVII story is somewhat whiny and boring --- does the story or game get any better? Also are the mini games mandatory? Is the whole game just nonstop talking to random people

[u/zenmatrix83]

in the end of the day, its an open world game basically, with side quests and mini games and everything. If you don't like that and don't dig the combat it won't get better. Alot of the side content is optional and only a few mini games are required, I can't remember the number, but its minimal. You do miss out on some summons and other things, but I don't find them required to finish the game, you will be under leveled I think.