Side Activities & Collectibles

Beyond the main narrative, Final Fantasy VII Remake offers a wealth of optional activities and collectibles to discover. From engaging side quests that flesh out the world and characters to hunting down hidden music discs and mastering challenging mini-games, there's always more to do in Midgar.

Side Quests

Side quests are available in specific chapters and offer valuable rewards, experience, and insight into the lives of Midgar's inhabitants. They are crucial for earning the "Best in the Business" trophy. Key chapters for side quests include:

• Chapter 3: Home Sweet Slum - Features quests like "Rat Problem," "On the Prowl," and "Nuisance in the Factory."
• Chapter 8: Budding Bodyguard - Offers quests such as "Kids on Patrol," "The Mysterious Moogle Merchant," and "A Verified Hero."
• Chapter 9: The Town That Never Sleeps - Includes quests like "The Price of Thievery" and "The Party Never Stops."
• Chapter 14: In Search of Hope - Provides a final set of side quests to complete before the endgame.

Mini-Games

Midgar is filled with various mini-games that offer a break from combat and provide unique challenges and rewards:

• Whack-a-Box: A timed button-mashing challenge in Wall Market.
• Darts: Test your aim in the Seventh Heaven bar.
• Squats and Pull-ups: Strength-based challenges in the Wall Market Gym.
• Shinra Combat Simulator: A series of challenging battles offering unique rewards.
• Chocobo Cycle Race: Available in the "Corneo's Secret Stash" side quest in Chapter 14.

Collectibles

Scattered throughout Midgar are various collectibles that contribute to trophy completion and offer lore:

• Music Discs: Found in various locations, these add to your jukebox playlist. Collecting all of them is required for a trophy.
• Manuscripts: These are used to unlock new weapon abilities. Each weapon has a unique manuscript that must be found.
• Visions of Other Worlds: These are memory fragments that offer glimpses into Cloud's past and the events of the original Final Fantasy VII.
• Key Items: While not always strictly collectibles, certain key items are required for quests or unlocking specific content.

Battle Intel Reports

Chadley, a young researcher, offers Battle Intel reports that require you to perform specific actions in combat or defeat certain enemies. Completing all 24 reports is necessary for the "Complete Shinra Soldier" trophy and unlocks powerful Materia.

Corneo Colosseum and Shinra Combat Simulator

These challenge areas offer a gauntlet of tough battles with specific conditions. They are excellent for testing your builds, earning experience, and acquiring unique items and Materia.