Final Fantasy 7 Remakedidn’t have anywhere near as many mini-games asFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but it did have its fair share of hard ones. One such mini-game required players to perform pull-ups and is generally considered to be one ofthe hardestFinal Fantasymini-games of all timeby franchise fans. Unfortunately, a new variation of this mini-game appears inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the devs somehow found a way to make it even harder for players.
The Crunch-Off mini-game first becomes available in the Corel Region once players have completedthe Bodybuilders in a Bind side quest. After beating Amina as part of the quest, they’ll be able to try their luck against Ronnie, Jay, and Jules, with the latter once again providing the biggest challenge. There’s no Trophy for beating him this time around like there was in the game’s predecessor, but there are a few rewards that players will likely want to get their hands on.
How Does the Crunch-Off Mini-Game Work in FF7 Rebirth?
The rules for the Crunch-Off mini-game inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthare relatively straightforward, even if beating Jules in the pro-level variant can be anything but. Players will be given one of two patterns (L1 | R1 | L2 | R2 or R1 | L1 | R2 | L2) which they’ll need to repeat over and over again at increasingly fast speeds. Every fourth or fifth cycle, one of the trigger icons (the one behind the first button in the sequence) will begin to glow either green or orange. If it glows green, players will need to hold the trigger about halfway down until the ring around the icon fills up; at which point they’ll need to fully squeeze the trigger. If the icon glows orange, they’ll instead have to repeatedly squeeze the trigger until the ring fills up and then continue this cycle until the timer runs out.
Tips for Beating Jules in the Crunch-Off Mini-Game in FF7 Rebirth
to beat Jules in Crunch-Off,players will need a score of at least 50. This may seem impossible at first, but with the right strategy and a little bit of luck, it is definitely doable. The key to success is to rid oneself of any and all distractions and remain calm and composed in the face of frustration. The following Crunch-Off tips should help a lot in this regard, though players will probably still need quite a few attempts in order to beat Jules and claim the last few Crunch-Off rewards.
If players plan on writing a guide about the Crunch-Off mini-game and want to include video, they should verify to hit the record button before getting started, as having to beat Jules in Crunch-Off twice is not at all fun.
Rewards for Beating Jules in Crunch-Off
There’s no Trophy for beating Jules this time around, but players will receive theAb-Fabkey item, which is one of 88 collectibles that can be displayed at Johnny’s Seaside Inn. They’ll also receive theChampion Belt, which is arguably one ofthe best accessories inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. For those unaware, the Champion Belt increases max HP by 10%, while also providing a 5% boost to strength, thus making it a solid choice for physical attackers. It can work particularly well when equipped on Tifa, Cloud, or Barret, though, depending on their setup, players may be able to make it work with other party members as well.
