Summary
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis yet another successful reimagining ofFinal Fantasy 7, proving Square Enix’s grasp on what a true remake really is and setting standards for the industry to follow.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthcontinues the story that the first game started, with Cloud and his friends still in pursuit of Sephiroth — and another title to tie up the trilogy is still on the way.
While almost every character inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas its merits,Cait Sith stands out as one of the best. This is largely due to his unorthodox personality and character, as well as the unique elements that he contributes to the party’s composition. However, his distinct combat style sets him apart from the other members as well, as he offers an approach that no one else can offer on account of not having a pet moogle to command. Unfortunately, despite all that Cait Sith adds to the party inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, it mostly neglects to dive too much into his backstory and purpose, leaving what is revealed vague at best. As such, the third and final installment in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy could give Cait Sith a bit more attention to expound on things even the original game failed to clarify.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Should Delve More Into Cait Sith’s Story
How Cait Sith Is Presented in the Original Final Fantasy 7
When the party first encounters Cait Sith at theGolden Saucer inFinal Fantasy 7, he appears to them as a fortune-teller. In fact, shortly after their first encounter, Cait attempted to tell Cloud’s fortune several times but failed. However, after saying, “What you pursue will be yours. But you will lose something dear,” Cait joins the party, although the rest of the team is entirely unaware that he is actually a spy for Shinra Electric Power Company. Eventually, Cloud catches Cait attempting to deliver the Keystone, a Materia required for opening the Temple of the Ancients, over to Tseng, director of Shinra Electric Power Company.
After Cait is caught betraying the party, he comes clean to Cloud about how he is being controlled by someone fromShinra Electric Power Companybut refrains from telling him who. Fortunately, Cait eventually joins forces with the team and truly helps them on their mission. Still, it is never revealed exactly how Reeve controls Cait and there is still plenty of room for speculation, as Cait often seems to function independently of the one who controls him. This is somethingFinal Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 could clear up to provide even more character development for the beloved cat.
How Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Could Take Cait Sith’s Character Even Further
It can already be assumed thatFinal Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 will reveal thatCait Sith is, in fact, remotely controlled by Reeve Tuesti. After all,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthonly vaguely hinted at this, soFinal Fantasy 7newcomers may still not know what’s going on with Cait behind the scenes. However, Part 3 could take Cait Sith’s character even further by delving more into how Reeve’s control of Cait works, and even more importantly, how Cait is able to occasionally break free from Reeve’s control and function as what seems to be a sentient being.
This would also involve a further dive into Reeve’s character, since Cait’s apparent change of heart is at least mostly Reeve’s doing. Furthermore, as Cait Sith is a highly advanced AI who sometimes acts with complete self-governance, it would be interesting for Part 3 of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogyto divulge more of this as well. Either way, at least there is certainty that there will be more of Cait Sith in the nextFinal Fantasy 7 Remakegame, and quite possibly an even greater emphasis on his character.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
