Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1042 Ratings

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  1. Dubeau
    Jan 2, 2023
    6
    This is basically a story driven corridor game. The combat is generic at best, although I like the Materia part of it, it's kind of boring button mashing affair. Nothing aside cut scenes and combat section. No exploration, no item creation. This barely qualifies has a RPG. The animations are unequal but most of them are pretty good. Good voices over. But I get bored really fast with thisThis is basically a story driven corridor game. The combat is generic at best, although I like the Materia part of it, it's kind of boring button mashing affair. Nothing aside cut scenes and combat section. No exploration, no item creation. This barely qualifies has a RPG. The animations are unequal but most of them are pretty good. Good voices over. But I get bored really fast with this game. I give it 60%. Maybe it was the top of a PSP entry list at the time, but now, it's just your generic follow a path for the story with slim RPG elements. It's just dull.… Expand
  2. bokarsh-z
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
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    only worth 40 dollar and worth 20 dollar of u have original game.
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    - 12 - 80 hour long.
    -very very repetitive side missions, zack annoying new voice, bad dialog, generic bad plot holes japanese story.
    -very repetitive gameplay but fun, cool summoners cutsence, good sad ending, now game have all characters voice, better graphic and control.
  3. philzlz
    Jan 13, 2023
    7
    I had never played the PSP version of Crisis Core and as a big fan of Final Fantasy VII I was always interested to see how it tied into the main game. The combat was fun and reminded me of the Remake, characters were likeable but some cringe worthy dialogue made me roll my eyes at times.

    The game looked great but levels were too short and linear which is more a PSP memory than a game    I had never played the PSP version of Crisis Core and as a big fan of Final Fantasy VII I was always interested to see how it tied into the main game. The combat was fun and reminded me of the Remake, characters were likeable but some cringe worthy dialogue made me roll my eyes at times.

    The game looked great but levels were too short and linear which is more a PSP memory than a game problem. Overall I liked it for the story but the gameplay loop became a bit stale near the end.    … Expand
  4. belloeaitante
    Feb 10, 2023
    6
    I played the original Crisis Core and I must say that this is a missed opportunity.

    It's the same exact game with a few minor gameplay tweaks and new graphics, which are way better than the PSP version but below average for today's standards. The game is a grindfest, which was acceptable 20 years ago, given the limitations of the PSP, but not today. Every aspect of the game    I played the original Crisis Core and I must say that this is a missed opportunity.

    It's the same exact game with a few minor gameplay tweaks and new graphics, which are way better than the PSP version but below average for today's standards.

    The game is a grindfest, which was acceptable 20 years ago, given the limitations of the PSP, but not today.

    Every aspect of the game (dialogues, graphics, gameplay and missions) feels old.

    In my humble opinion, they should have released Crisis Core as a DLC for FF7 Remake (which is on another level) removing all the filler content of the original (basically 80% of the game) and developing the characters and plotline a little more.

    This is nothing more than a glorified remastered.

    If you have played the original, you can skip it and you won't miss a thing.
    If you haven't and you are curious about Zack's story, make sure not to buy it at full price.    … Expand
  5. kinsang
    Jan 13, 2023
    5
    ถือว่าเป็นการรีมาสเตอร์เกมเก่าที่ทำออกมาได้ดีพอสมควร แต่ในฐานะเกมแล้ว อาจจะเพราะว่าเป็นเกมเก่า บทและเนื้อเรื่องจึงค่อนข้างโบราณและคลีเช่ไปเยอะ ตัวเอกและตัวร้ายดูเป็นตัวละครมิติเดียว ไม่มีอะไรน่าดึงดูด ส่วนเกมเพลย์ก็ค่อนข้างจะซ้ำซาก ยิ่งเล่นไปนานๆก็ยิ่งเบื่อ ถ้าไม่มีความน่ารักของเอริธก็คงจะได้คะแนนน้อยกว่านี้ไปแล้วถือว่าเป็นการรีมาสเตอร์เกมเก่าที่ทำออกมาได้ดีพอสมควร แต่ในฐานะเกมแล้ว อาจจะเพราะว่าเป็นเกมเก่า บทและเนื้อเรื่องจึงค่อนข้างโบราณและคลีเช่ไปเยอะ ตัวเอกและตัวร้ายดูเป็นตัวละครมิติเดียว ไม่มีอะไรน่าดึงดูด ส่วนเกมเพลย์ก็ค่อนข้างจะซ้ำซาก ยิ่งเล่นไปนานๆก็ยิ่งเบื่อ ถ้าไม่มีความน่ารักของเอริธก็คงจะได้คะแนนน้อยกว่านี้ไปแล้ว
  6. shin777
    Dec 18, 2022
    0
    Unplayable. Controller is bugged, its like LB is always pressed, you can only do magic. Tested whit xbox controller and whit dualsense and game is bugged whit both
  7. GVB
    Dec 21, 2022
    7
    The structure of the game is a bit boring, and some combats are so, soooooo long... but, it tells the story of Zack. And there are a few scenes with Aerith. And Cloud is there, and even Tifa... oh, man! I've already said that the characters of Final Fantasy VII are sweeter than chocolate?
  8. Ratingss
    Dec 14, 2022
    0
    No ultrawide support, cringe characters and pre rendered cutscenes, awful brainless combat.
    When you think Final Fantasy is finally trying to make a decent game to live up to the franchise undeserved fame, something like this comes out.
  9. iTarnishedShura
    Dec 14, 2022
    4
    I know it is just a remaster, but it is very underwhelming. Dialogues should and must have been updated. It is painful to hear characters talking in this game even as a Final Fantasy fan.
  10. Sepgu
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Great remaster and well made PC version, Square seems to be getting better and better with PC versions, hopefully RemakePart2 will release flawlessly on PC.
  11. fairzack511
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    For a game on the PSP tiltle, there was so much pleasure and activity! Excellent improvements have been made to the aesthetics, fighting, and quality of life. Grab this gem and enjoy it if you love Final Fantasy 7 and want to understand more about Zack and Cloud.
  12. Masweatty
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    After like 15 years its finally playable outside the PSP. if u are a ff fan this is a must play.
  13. CloudXz
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    This Game was already the best PSP Game of all Time. Here on Console it is even better. That is how you do a Remaster. Not to forget that amazing Story.
  14. darkarth
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I love this game. I also love Genesis. I hope to see him in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
  15. Not_too
    Apr 12, 2023
    1
    Releasing this before they have finished the Remake trilogy shows that its basically a pretty cash grab. They are also giving themselves licence to further change the remake story (a thing that nobody wanted) because "oops we gave away the cloud reveal so now we have to change rebirths story more!"
  16. tshrimp
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    I never played this on the PSP, so this was new for me. I am not a huge JRPG fan, but do enjoy them from time to time, and this one did not disappoint. The battle system was very good, the story was good enough to move things along and keep my attention. As expected, it kept things open ended and wanting more which I can get with the latest Final Fantasy VII which I have for the PS5, butI never played this on the PSP, so this was new for me. I am not a huge JRPG fan, but do enjoy them from time to time, and this one did not disappoint. The battle system was very good, the story was good enough to move things along and keep my attention. As expected, it kept things open ended and wanting more which I can get with the latest Final Fantasy VII which I have for the PS5, but have not yet played much of, but will now get back to. My main complaint is Zach, and his whinny, selfish with somewhat corny dialog. That can be common with many JRPGs, but don't have this same complaint with the other characters. Loved the intro/story for Cloud. Easy to recommend this one as it is great fun.… Expand
  17. zackstrifee
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best PSP remasters I've ever played; it's obvious from the other reviews that they are unaware of this fact.
  18. Cinnn
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    My favorite games included this one. It was a real pleasure to play it again. I adore the new aesthetics and the revamped fighting system.
  19. Smurfer
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    It was an entirely new experience for me because I had never played the original. I'm one of those individuals who loved the FF7Remake a lot, so getting a graphically improved prequel to that game is amazing. They refer to it as a remaster, but it seems more like a cross between a remake and a remaster to me. Overall, this is one of the best remasters ever created, assuming it is aIt was an entirely new experience for me because I had never played the original. I'm one of those individuals who loved the FF7Remake a lot, so getting a graphically improved prequel to that game is amazing. They refer to it as a remaster, but it seems more like a cross between a remake and a remaster to me. Overall, this is one of the best remasters ever created, assuming it is a remaster at all. Each boss, each opponent, each level, and each character have a brand-new model. The resolution, performance, and MAYBE some textures are typically the only things updated in many remasters. But you could just as well call this one a remake.… Expand
  20. Zayren
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Although the game has been well-remastered, it is still a 2007 PlayStation Portable game, so bear that in mind. Due to the fact that they haven't really updated that, dialogue is what it is. You get that with a Remaster; some of it still functions, some of it's a touch old. However, what makes this one special is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. This is anAlthough the game has been well-remastered, it is still a 2007 PlayStation Portable game, so bear that in mind. Due to the fact that they haven't really updated that, dialogue is what it is. You get that with a Remaster; some of it still functions, some of it's a touch old. However, what makes this one special is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. This is an obvious choice if you enjoy the FF7 Remake.… Expand
  21. FFman
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    I had never played the original, so it was a whole new experience for me. Being one of the people who really enjoyed the FF7Remake, receiving a prequel with better graphics is incredible. They call it a remaster, but it strikes me as more of a hybrid between a remake and a remaster. Overall, if it is a remaster at all, this is one of the best ones ever made. There was a lot of fun andI had never played the original, so it was a whole new experience for me. Being one of the people who really enjoyed the FF7Remake, receiving a prequel with better graphics is incredible. They call it a remaster, but it strikes me as more of a hybrid between a remake and a remaster. Overall, if it is a remaster at all, this is one of the best ones ever made. There was a lot of fun and activity for a PSP tiltle game! The fighting, quality of life, and aesthetics have all much improved. If you adore Final Fantasy 7 and want to learn more about Zack and Cloud, get this treasure and enjoy it.… Expand
  22. Ttfs
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Just a beautiful game all around, story is great like how I remembered it its good
  23. yoyooo
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Despite being a superb remaster, especially for the PC, the game is still a 2007 PSP title. But that's what a Remaster gives you. But what's cool about this one is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. If you enjoy the FF7 Remake, I would definitely recommend it.
  24. Yoloooo
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This game was my childhood, Zack was my favorite character of all time in the whole ff7 universe. best remaster ever
  25. Mjoseph
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best remasters ever produced, this is a remake. Each boss, each opponent, each level, and each character have a brand-new model. The resolution, performance, and MAYBE some textures are typically the only things updated in many remasters. But you could just as well call this one a remake.
  26. Ayanoo
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    I don't know what the other people are saying this is definitely a better game than the of crisis core.
  27. Zacksuu
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Still one of the saddest ff games ever, Zack is the best character in the ff7 universe
  28. TheRevv
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    The best PSP game of all time, as of right now, was this one. It works even better on the console. In this manner, a Remaster is performed. Keeping in mind that wonderful Story
  29. MetaReviewerr
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This game made me remember a lot of memories from my childhood. The end still breaks my heart
  30. Gmxxx
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Best psp game back in 2007, glad it was remastered and can be played by anyone now.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  1. MMORPG.com
    Jan 3, 2023
    80
    What Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion accomplishes is something few other remasters or remakes get right: it revives the original core experience – pun intended – of the original Crisis Core release and places it on modern consoles with modern upgrades. The combat system is more refined and responsive, the visual upgrades are serviceable if not as extreme as some may hope, and the storyline is virtually unchanged – for better or worse. That said, there were some areas that Square Enix could have made some adjustments and didn't, meaning we all have to sit through ghastly lines of dialogue that were awkward the first time around, let alone now. That's not enough to completely dull the effort, however, as Crisis Core is one of the best remasters available today.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Jan 3, 2023
    82
    If you played the original Crisis Core and are looking for an excuse to revisit the game, the remaster is definitely the ideal way to play it as everything has been updated to current generation standards. This remaster also doesn’t change much from the original story, so you don’t have to worry about the canon of the series either.
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  3. Hooked Gamers
    Jan 3, 2023
    83
    In all, Reunion is a fun way to revisit the universe of Final Fantasy VII and let players experience some of the events that would eventually lead to the main story that gamers have known and loved for over 20 years. Reunion is a fantastic remastering that lets a new generation of players witness more of the stories within Midgar and allows for even more build up throughout the series as the next release looms ever closer. For anyone even somewhat interested in this world, whether they're first time grunts entering Midgar for the first time, or SOLDIER 1st Class who have played either the original or other games in the series of FFVII, this game provides a good way to experience a world of science and magic merging, and starts a tragic tale that has lived in gamer's hearts ever since the initial release in 1997.
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