"Deciphering Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Divisive Ending"

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the recently released second part of the remake trilogy, grapples with the challenge of recreating the impact of Aerith's iconic death from the original game. The developers introduce a multiverse concept to keep players guessing and incorporate elements from various spin-offs, but this meta-narrative approach risks alienating both new and old fans. The convoluted storytelling and ambiguous handling of Aerith's fate in Rebirth ultimately leave players with more questions than emotional resonance, highlighting the difficulty of retelling a familiar story in a surprising way.