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Podcast: Unofficial Controller Podcast
Episode: We Compare Rebirth’s Open World To Horizon, Xenoblade, And Breath Of The Wild
Description: Send us Fan MailFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth grabbed us by the scruff and reminded us how an open world can feel alive without drowning you in chores. We dig into why the new exploration loop works—think the curiosity of Breath of the Wild, the gathering rhythm of Horizon, and a dash of Xenoblade’s scale—then point to the quiet magic of Kalm, a bustling town that feels worth lingering in. Streamlined materia and upgrades reduce menu tax, while crafting makes scavenging meaningful. It’s modern without losing that FF7 heart.From there, we zoom...