In Chapter 16 of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, players are faced with a choice: do they want to take the stairs to the 59th floor of the Shinra building or the elevator? While some fans may dive right into one of these two options, others may want to know a bit more before making their selection, and this guide will offer full details on the choice of stairs or elevator in Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
To put things simply, deciding between Final Fantasy 7 Remake's stairs and elevator really comes down to a player's preference. This is because the end result for either choice is the same, with Cloud, Tifa, and Barret eventually reaching floor 59, and it is just the process of arriving there that differs. Specific details on these differences are as follows:
- Stairs: If a player selects to take the stairs in Final Fantasy 7 Remake they will need to do the climbing for themselves. Indeed, there is no cutscene when this option is picked, and fans will be in full control as Cloud and company scale the significant stairwell. While some players may find this a bit boring, there is some humorous banter between the party to be found when choosing stairs.
- Elevator: If a player instead picks elevator in FF7 Remake they will witness a cutscene that sees Cloud, Tifa, and Barret encounter several NPCs as they ascend. This cutscene gives a little further insight into Shinra, and it is interrupted twice for quick battles with Elite Security Officers.
To note, taking the stairs and elevator in FF7 Remake both take a similar amount of time, with the elevator option being only a minute or two shorter. As such, players really should choose the option that suits them best, and they can watch this video to see what the other selection brings if they wish to:
While Final Fantasy 7 Remake's stairs or elevator choice may not be quite as exciting or impactful as some of the decisions that are found earlier in the game, such as the coin toss choice that occurs in Chapter 9, there is still some fun to be had here. Additionally, players that have already made this decision can rest easy knowing that it had very little impact on the game overall.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is out now for PS4.