Platinum requires multiple playthroughs of the campaign, including the highest difficulty level. In Hard Mode, items cannot be used, which completely changes the approach to battles and resource management. Any mistake here costs far more than in the standard mode.
Additional difficulty comes from combat challenges and optional bosses designed for players who know the game\'s mechanics inside and out. Proper character development and learning enemy patterns become critically important.
The pursuit of platinum reveals the full depth of the project\'s combat system: the game is harder than it seems after a single playthrough and merciless toward those looking for easy paths.
The platinum trophy is not mandatory — it is an endurance test for devoted fans. For some, this will become a satisfying finale to the adventure in Midgar; for others, a signal that it is time to move on.