If you're playing through Crisis Core, you've had that iconic crash landing into Aerith's church, and now you're exploring the Sector Five Slums with her. This place is buzzing with people, and some of them wanna chat or offer you choices. You'll bump into this one girl, kinda southeast in the area, who asks if you wanna "wait a little longer." Sounds kinda vague, right? If you're wondering whether you should take her up on the offer or just move on, this FF7 Crisis Core guide's got you covered.
What happens if you wait a little longer in FF7 Crisis Core?
Okay, so the girl asks if you want to wait. Should you do it? Yes, definitely! Choosing to "wait a little longer" is actually a good thing in Crisis Core. Every time you agree to wait, it boosts Aerith's affection towards Zack. This hidden stat influences a few things, like how easily you can win certain mini-games in the slums and potentially even ensures you can progress the main story smoothly. Plus, it just makes Zack look like a nicer dude.
What does selecting 'Wait a Little Longer' in Crisis Core mean?
This is where you get to influence that hidden affection stat.
- Each time you select the "wait a little longer" option, Aerith's affection score for Zack goes up by one point.
- You can actually choose this option multiple times in a row with this specific girl – up to ten times, according to folks who've counted!
- It's highly recommended that you go through all ten instances of waiting. Just keep talking to her and choosing to wait until the option likely stops appearing or the dialogue changes. It takes a moment, but it's worth it for maximizing that affection.
Benefits of Increased Affection with Aerith in Crisis Core
Why bother racking up these affection points? It actually has several neat effects:
- Character Perception: Choosing to wait patiently, even when NPCs seem to be pulling Zack's leg (like the potion kid, makes Zack come across as calm, sweet, and kind, rather than impatient or easily angered. This fits really well with Aerith's established feelings for him from the original Final Fantasy VII. It's just… nice!
- Story Progression: This is potentially crucial. Aerith's affection level needs to be high enough for her to eventually suggest going to the park later in the chapter. If her affection is too low, this might not trigger, and you need that park scene to advance the main story. So, maximizing affection here helps ensure you don't get stuck.
- Mini-game Help: Higher affection can make certain interactions or mini-games in the Slums easier. The prime example is the potion kid who asks Aerith to help guess numbers. If Aerith likes Zack more, she'll give you fewer numbers to guess from, significantly increasing your chances of winning whatever prize he's offering.
- DMW Influence (Aerith's Limit Break): While not a direct reward from waiting, Aerith's affection level plays into the Digital Mind Wave (DMW) system. Higher affection increases the likelihood of Aerith appearing on the DMW reels, which triggers her Healing Wave Limit Break (or Modulating Phase result). This means more frequent or potentially more potent healing support from her during battles throughout the game.
Is It Mandatory to Wait in Crisis Core?
Technically, you can probably progress past this point without waiting all ten times, especially if you're gaining affection through other means (like giving the potion kid potions). However, it's strongly recommended you wait the full ten times with the girl.
- You maximize the affection points available from this specific interaction.
- You ensure you meet the threshold for story progression involving the park scene.
- You make the subsequent mini-games easier.
- It reinforces Zack's character development in a positive way.
Skipping it doesn't drastically change the game's ending, but it means missing out on these tangible benefits and a nice bit of character interaction. Crisis Core often rewards thoroughness and patience, so take the extra minute and choose to wait!
For more information on Final Fantasy, check out What does Lucky Stars do in Crisis Core? and What does the Feather Cap do in Crisis Core? on Pro Game Guides.
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