How to romance Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth explained
01.03.2024 - 13:43
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The original Final Fantasy 7 has plenty of unforgettable moments, one of which is the «date» section in the Gold Saucer.
Cloud takes someone on a date in the crazy theme park, but who he takes depends of the player's interactions with certain characters.
It's usually Aerith that you take for a ride on the big wheel, but with a few tweaks the lucky person could be Tifa or Barret.
So, is this tradition continued in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which released on PS5 yesterday?
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There are plenty of elements from the original that have been padded out for Rebirth, and this romancing section is one of them.
So, how do we get a date with Tifa this time around? And what about the more burly and muscular options? Let's take a look.
If you want to take the alternative choice in this part of the love triangle, you'll need to actively make some choices prior to the date in the Gold Saucer.
So, how do we romance Tifa? Well, in Final Fantasy Rebirth, the romancing mechanic has been padded out into a whole new system called Bonds of Friendship.
There are a few ways to increase your bond with Tifa, but let's start with the decisions you make across the pre-date chapters in the main story:
There are also quite a few moments in the game prior to the date where you need to respond to Tifa in the right way. This is one way to make your «bond» with her as high as it can be, increasing your chance of choosing her on the night.
We'll list those moments, and the right response, down below:
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There are also a few side quests, the completion of which will improve your bond with Tifa. They are the following:
You should also pay attention to the first time you use synergy skills. If you execute them successfully for the first time with your partner, the Bond of Friendship will grow with them!
However, the date at the Gold Saucer isn't just between the Cloud-Aerith-Tifa love triangle. Cloud can also take Barret, Red XIII and Yuffie for a ride in the big wheel.
They're not all romantic in nature, but if the Bond of Friendship is higher in any of these characters, they'll be the lucky wheel companion.
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