Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis

For Final Fantasy 7 aficionados, the prospect of having this entire universe at their fingertips is delightful. The only downside is that Ever Crisis relies (too much?) on it and does not appear to be THE free-to-play of the moment. If we remove his clothing, what does he have left? Certainly, it is generous, overflowing with content and activities to perform, and sometimes flatters the retina despite the mix of styles. However, it does not avoid certain pitfalls (the investment time, the repetitive gameplay loop) and even deprives itself of part of the public due to its lack of translation. The fact remains that it offers a booster shot at a lower cost before Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth but will have to rely on quality updates (the missing pieces of the Collection, for example) to really do justice to this episode of the saga.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a surprisingly solid mobile title that successfully attempts to provide a fresh way to relive the Final Fantasy VII saga. It's primarily aimed at those already familiar with the series rather than newcomers, but given the title's popularity, it still appeals to a significant audience. The real downsides are some structural issues and the intrusiveness of the gacha element, along with the inevitable risk that the game may become pay-to-win in the long run.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis could and should have been the most convenient and immediate solution to review the entire Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, especially given what Square Enix is trying to achieve with the disputed Remake Trilogy. Unfortunately, however, the Japanese giant has bet on a damn confusing structure and a gacha component that risk resulting in the detestable phenomenon of pay-to-win. It's a real shame because, despite the limits imposed by the poor customization of the units, which during battles limits the feasible strategies and opens the door to monotony, the combat system of Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is very valid and what's more the product can count on a truly delightful artistic direction. If for our part we feel like not recommending it to newbies, who due to the episodic formula would understand little or nothing about the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, historical fans could instead find it a pleasant pastime and, between one mission and another, discover some new details on their favorites.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a mixed bag of a game. While it delivers visuals I wouldn’t have thought possible on a mobile device, the repetitive combat does a lot to bring the experience down.