The Intergrade package for Final Fantasy VII Remake includes the brand-new "Episode INTERmission" DLC, starring Yuffie Kisaragi. This expansion offers a self-contained story that runs parallel to the main game, introducing new characters, gameplay mechanics, and optional content.
Episode INTERmission Overview
Set during the events of the main game, Episode INTERmission follows Yuffie and her partner Sonon as they undertake a mission to infiltrate Shinra Headquarters. Their goal is to steal the ultimate materia, a powerful artifact sought by the Wutai government. The episode provides insight into Yuffie's personality, her combat prowess, and the ongoing conflict between Wutai and Shinra.
Yuffie's Unique Gameplay
Yuffie plays distinctly from the main cast. Her combat style revolves around her large shuriken, which she can use for both close-quarters combat and ranged attacks. Key abilities include:
- Elemental Ninjutsu: Yuffie can imbue her attacks with elemental properties, allowing for strategic exploitation of enemy weaknesses.
- Throw: A sature move where she launches her shuriken, which can be followed up with additional attacks or recalled.
- Windstorm: A potent area-of-effect ability that deals wind damage.
- Synergy Abilities: Yuffie can perform special combined attacks with Sonon, showcasing their teamwork.
New Optional Content
INTERmission introduces several new optional activities:
- Fort Condor: A strategic mini-game that plays like a real-time tower defense. Players deploy units to defend their base while attacking the enemy's.
- Shinra Box Buster: A familiar timed challenge where players must destroy a specific number of Shinra boxes as quickly as possible.
- Chadley's Research Missions: Similar to the main game, completing these missions for Chadley unlocks new materia and items.
- The Johnny Experience: A lighthearted questline involving the recurring character Johnny.
Rewards and Integration
Completing Episode INTERmission and its optional content rewards players with new materia, accessories, and even a new weapon for Yuffie. If played on the same save file as the main game, some of these rewards might be transferable or offer benefits within the main campa.