Red XIII's father........
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Omegadruid
White Mage
Yes, definately. I have been through ff7 3 times now and everytime I reach that scene I almost cry(think I did the first time). On the other hand on a scene where other people say they usually cry I never did. Aeris Death..I never really sympathized with her or used her in combat so no attachment at all with her.
You are most certainly not the only one!! My heart sank the first time I heard the truth about Red XIII's father. ;__; I think it's the soundtrack that goes along with that scene that really gets to me though.
Y'know, despite not being a human, I think Red XIII's little storyline within the game is one of the most human and personal; ignorantly living your life believing that your father was a coward, only to realize the truth as you get older... It's similar to when you grow up thinking that your parents are "superheros," but then you realize that they aren't perfect and that they have flaws. I guess its a bit vice versa for Red XIII's case though! xD;
Y'know, despite not being a human, I think Red XIII's little storyline within the game is one of the most human and personal; ignorantly living your life believing that your father was a coward, only to realize the truth as you get older... It's similar to when you grow up thinking that your parents are "superheros," but then you realize that they aren't perfect and that they have flaws. I guess its a bit vice versa for Red XIII's case though! xD;
evenflow1985
Newbie
I love that moment in the game too. I not so sure if it would have been quite as powerful though without the sound of that sombre version of the Cosmo Canyon theme running over the top of it. I would have liked to have heard more about Red's family and his heritage.
This is a scene that brought me on the edge of tears but it was mainly to the music playing a big emotional chord into my heart. I agree with Xixoraptor with the whole Aerith Death scene...I never really liked her nor wanted to use her in fights so when she did die I was like...Meh oh well but at the same time it came as a shock as it was the first game I had played that saw a character in your party get killed.
Yeah, it was sad. I think it was one of the best scenes in the game. I think I cried about two times, once the first time, and again after I tried the game again after like 10 years.
In a way it reflects real life, but not in a dramatic way as dying for your son. It hit me on a deeper level the second time only because of nostalgia, but also realizing all the sacrifices my OWN father made to help raise me and do all the things he did for me
. Same with my mother too. I've always had a high level of respect for my parents, but as I got older, I see what they meant, and I can appreciate the advice and ideas they chose for me.
In a way it reflects real life, but not in a dramatic way as dying for your son. It hit me on a deeper level the second time only because of nostalgia, but also realizing all the sacrifices my OWN father made to help raise me and do all the things he did for me
. Same with my mother too. I've always had a high level of respect for my parents, but as I got older, I see what they meant, and I can appreciate the advice and ideas they chose for me.
Artemisia
Time Kompressor
I blub each and every time I watch that scene, and every time I listen Seto's Theme. Bugenhagen's speech to Red is also very real: that moment when you realise your parents/grandparents aren't going to be around forever, and one day you will have to be without them.
I felt totally the same man i felt more sad for Red's Father then Aeries because he was a true hero yet Red mocked him all these times when he was truly a hero!
I felt some sadness for the Aeris Death Scene but a different sadness because i wasn't using her much in my party and i kinda knew someone had to die off in the game sooner or later.
Yatsumiko
Ex-Soldier
I personally think that whole scene was the best thing that Square has ever done.
Yes, I cried at that part; and I still do whenever I get to there.
Yes, I cried at that part; and I still do whenever I get to there.
Blockinlick
ShinRa Guard
Actually, it's not very similar to the Cosmo Canyon theme at all... it just shares a couple chords in the progressions. The theme you're talking about is called Great Warrior.