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Final Fantasy VII Remake still has ATB … kinda

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Square Enix showed off Final Fantasy VII Remake gameplay during its Electronic Entertainment Expo event today in Los Angeles. Specifically, we got a good look at how the new combat system will work. The game is coming out for PlayStation 4 on March 3.

The original 1997 Final Fantasy VII had a time-based battle system called ATB (active time battle). The remake has a more real-time system, but it still features an ATB bar.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.