Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Introduces Nearly 30 Mini-Games, Including a Unique Card Game

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has unveiled an array of mini-games, offering players diverse experiences within the game's expansive universe. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Hamaguchi hinted at the inclusion of numerous mini-games, some integral to the main campaign while others accessible during specific quests or areas on the map. Notably, one standout mini-game dubbed Queen's Blood has piqued curiosity, developed by a dedicated group of card game enthusiasts within the development team.

"Within our dev team, there were numerous members that were very much hardcore card game fans," shared Hamaguchi. "We formed this group where we could discuss the rules and how to develop Queen's Blood. I think we were able to create something that is going to be very satisfying to fans of card games."

While RPG aficionados, especially those well-versed in the Final Fantasy series, are accustomed to the inclusion of card games as side content, such as Triple Triad from Final Fantasy 8 and Final Fantasy 14, or Tetra Master from Final Fantasy 9, Rebirth's card game offers a unique twist. Seamlessly weaving into the sequel's overarching narrative, Queen's Blood introduces a rich backstory that adds depth to the game world.

"It sort of presents, within Rebirth, [something] that's not just a card game that one could engage with, but there's actually an entire storyline that's developed around Queen's Blood," explained Hamaguchi. "We can go into the backstory of how this card game came to be, the history and what kind of role does it take in this world of Final Fantasy VII."

With the highly anticipated release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth slated for February 29 on PS5, early reviews suggest a resounding success. Garnering the series' highest Metacritic rating since 2000's Final Fantasy 9, the game has already captured the hearts of players and critics alike.

Furthermore, after 27 years, the launch of a Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth book has reignited efforts to unravel a long-standing mystery from the original JRPG, adding an extra layer of intrigue for fans old and new alike.