Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 749 Ratings

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  1. WellEvil
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  2. MrCoal
    Dec 25, 2021
    4
    How is it possible for a "AAA" video game company to screw up a port so badly?
  3. Low19
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    It took me nearly 40 hours, but after finally finishing the main story of Final Fantasy VII Remake, I can confirm that this game was worth every penny of its $70 pricing, and worth every second of waiting since 2015. I love video games and I have never seen any AAA game look and sound so amazing. The graphics, the presentation, the characters, the world building, the story, and theIt took me nearly 40 hours, but after finally finishing the main story of Final Fantasy VII Remake, I can confirm that this game was worth every penny of its $70 pricing, and worth every second of waiting since 2015. I love video games and I have never seen any AAA game look and sound so amazing. The graphics, the presentation, the characters, the world building, the story, and the gameplay are all peak entertainment. The music is unbelievably epic, pushing the boundaries of any soundtrack in not just games, but in TV shows, and even big blockbuster movies! I have a decent mid-range PC, and I can confirm that the framerate never dropped to a point where the game became unplayable. I encountered zero crashes and very few, mild graphical bugs. The game ran very well from start to finish and I loved every single second of it! I will not spoil anything. It is very much worth experiencing yourself for owners of both PC, and PS5.… Expand
  4. Theangel474
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Reading some of these user reviews here is pretty hilarious. Of course this game is over-top in every possible way, but that's only good, because it's well made, so it's justified. Just cause this game has some lighthearted tone/dialogue doesn't automatically make it random teen-drama. This game deals with pretty heavy topics, nuclear powerplants, etc. All the main characters are over 20Reading some of these user reviews here is pretty hilarious. Of course this game is over-top in every possible way, but that's only good, because it's well made, so it's justified. Just cause this game has some lighthearted tone/dialogue doesn't automatically make it random teen-drama. This game deals with pretty heavy topics, nuclear powerplants, etc. All the main characters are over 20 years old and so are their voice actors. Just cause it's not your typical depressing, extremely serious game, doesn't mean it's not mature. It is mature game, it's just more lighthearted. Not every game needs to be like Red Dead Redemption 2 (and i love that game btw), but FF7Remake has different tone and that's okay, but like i said all the main characters are over 20 years old and while the game itself is over the top crazy and has more lighthearted tone than some others games (that's completely okay and even refreshing tbh), there's also lots deep, serious themes, moments and topic.… Expand
  5. huaducdat
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    I just refunded this game. Don't waste your $70, it's not worth it. I think $50 is a good deal for it, a game that is almost two years old.
    Good things:
    - Beautiful graphic - Legendary characters - Modern, playable game mechanics. -Beautiful animations -The mechanics of character stats and weapon stats are good. But honestly, as a gamer, I don't care about that too much. I hope it's    I just refunded this game. Don't waste your $70, it's not worth it. I think $50 is a good deal for it, a game that is almost two years old.
    Good things:
    - Beautiful graphic
    - Legendary characters
    - Modern, playable game mechanics.
    -Beautiful animations
    -The mechanics of character stats and weapon stats are good. But honestly, as a gamer, I don't care about that too much. I hope it's simple enough and works for me.
    Bad things:
    -SquareEnix is ​​too greedy and delusional about the price of this game.
    - New gameplay but not great, very shallow to be a real-time action game. You spam a button to attack and a button to command. Parry and dodge is the joke in this game.
    - The map and enemies for the first few hours of the game are impressive but then you find it a boring loop and you wonder why you spent time on all that crap. Bad mission design.
    -The story in the game is a silly and incomplete patchwork. They even want to cut it into 3 parts to get your money for $210 from an original game that was completed over twenty years ago. Honestly, twenty years ago, the story it conveyed might have been a cliché and flashy tale for teenagers, but now it's become shallow and silly, flashy.
    -The PC port is a disdain for PC players, it doesn't have the most usual settings to tweak, even Full Screen mode. The $70-80 fee is more expensive than all the AAA games these days but it's a stuttering mirco game, which is a disdain for customers.
    Summary:
    The game is quite good, the price to pay is too high compared to its real value. story like a teen anime movie. Don't buy for 70-80$.
    Finally, if you want to remake a game, stick to the original story. Or make it completely different and interesting in the first place. Don't create a ridiculous patchwork and treat it like a trendy half-plot.
    it will be worth 7-8 points but I will give it 0 points for disrespecting customers    … Expand
  6. AncientRules
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    When you start the game there is very obvious stutter issue. I fixed it by turning DirectX11 manually on inside game folder files. I have no idea why they didn't include this simple fix inside the game and all the drama would be solved. Were they forced to rush this version out, so they didn't have time to fix it? They need to patch it fast. But i got my version running well, so i have noWhen you start the game there is very obvious stutter issue. I fixed it by turning DirectX11 manually on inside game folder files. I have no idea why they didn't include this simple fix inside the game and all the drama would be solved. Were they forced to rush this version out, so they didn't have time to fix it? They need to patch it fast. But i got my version running well, so i have no reason to actually give it bad score, because game is working, i get 60fps, fighting with mouse feels good (better than controller). That's why i want to rate the game, not the issues and game itself is very, very good. Would recommend, if you know how to turn on DirectX11 mode manually (not inside game, because there's no option for it sadly). If you don't know how to turn DirectX11 on, don't buy it, because without that fix, it will stutter no matter what. But as game, it's easy 11/10.… Expand
  7. pheonixx74
    Dec 23, 2021
    1
    huge price for a poorly optimized game on pc a shame, must stop taking us for sheep, square is only a shadow of itself
  8. Somaage
    Dec 23, 2021
    4
    70$ for a terrible port.. not only trying to raise the price, but put 0 effort in the port.. square go f*** yourself
  9. WhatevWhatev
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game!
  10. tonylis
    Dec 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So Lag, the optimization is so bad.Also, it put on Epic game. It will be better on Steam… Expand
  11. SwordsandGuns
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Anyone still having problems with stutter issue, simply change it to DirectX11 inside your game folder. There are tutorials on Youtube how to do that. It's extremely easy. Overall this game is phenomenal and even better at 60fps / with mouse and keyboard. I could never go back to that PS4 version. To me this version is already best there is.

    It's not perfect when you buy it (so they    Anyone still having problems with stutter issue, simply change it to DirectX11 inside your game folder. There are tutorials on Youtube how to do that. It's extremely easy. Overall this game is phenomenal and even better at 60fps / with mouse and keyboard. I could never go back to that PS4 version. To me this version is already best there is.

    It's not perfect when you buy it (so they obviously need to patch it), but after messing with some settings (very easy), it runs well. I have seen countless way, way worse PC versions of AAA games over the years. FF7Remake kind of reminds me Resident Evil 4, it's very different game, but it has this similar vibe, where you have tons of unique, cool characters, villains, friends, epic looking bosses, buying stuff, upgrading your swords (guns in RE4) and also having this adventure feel, where you are not stuck in one place and you actually visit tons of unique looking locations.

    Giving this game low score wont change absolutely anything, in my opinion this game deserves all the praise possible.    … Expand
  12. weizhen77
    Dec 22, 2021
    4
    After spending the last few days playing this game as well as tweaking, yes, tweaking is needed. Here are my experiences.

    Game play mechanism, very fun and entertaining indeed, I would say better than the original's turn base. Voice acting are superb. However, it is not perfect, not the perfect Japanese's way of intricacies. For example, if one of member has fallen (unconscious), but    After spending the last few days playing this game as well as tweaking, yes, tweaking is needed. Here are my experiences.

    Game play mechanism, very fun and entertaining indeed, I would say better than the original's turn base. Voice acting are superb. However, it is not perfect, not the perfect Japanese's way of intricacies. For example, if one of member has fallen (unconscious), but he/she will be conscious for the midway cut-scene!

    As for the porting, impression to me is, it is comparative to Dark Souls' PC port back in 2012, a low budget and rush job. First launch of the game: the mouse cursor disappear, this really gave me a dejavu of 2012's Dark Souls PC version.

    As I proceed on to play with the game, every settings max on my new RTX3060 laptop (6GB VRAM). There were some stutters, but quite surprisingly the framerate still maintain@120fps. However, I also notice textures look flat, jagged or blurry edges on my 27 inch 1440p monitor. After some research, realize it is due to Dynamic Resolution. First thing came to my mind is, Marketing Lies! Lying about: system's specs. With the recommended specs, my laptop clearly "overpower" (except for VRAM, I will come to this next), of course the settings are maxed out : 1440p@120fps.

    After hours of tweaking and help from modding community, realized 8GB VRAM is essential for the game to run on DirectX12. With my 6GB VRAM, and plus helps from mods, finally I can play the game with 95% framerate stability at 1440p (consistent) @60fps via DirectX11, Shadow set to low without HDR. Yes, shadow set to high will exceed 6GB VRAM and thus cause stuttering. And with DirectX11, VRAM required by Texture's setting to high still maintain within range.

    To conclude, -1 pts for marketing lies (system specs); -1 pts for lack of UI settings (DirectX option, graphic details option, etc.); -1 pts for lack of VRAM optimization for DirectX12; -1 pts for depending on external parties (mod communities) to fix prior mentioned issues; -1 pts to charge at the price of a complete AAA game, which is obviously not, based on my 30 years of PC gaming's experience.    … Expand
  13. PerunTheGreat
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Why would not i give this game a 10? Is it 21:9 missing enough ? Dynamic res Off option lacking ?
    No. Simple solution for Dynamic res exists and 21:9 is not standard.
    Stutters ? i don't have them , this is something blow out of proportions cause of price . Stupid angry revolt . Denuvo is Ok now , nobody complains, also microtrans DLC's are fine but good port with good PC controls should    Why would not i give this game a 10? Is it 21:9 missing enough ? Dynamic res Off option lacking ?
    No. Simple solution for Dynamic res exists and 21:9 is not standard.
    Stutters ? i don't have them , this is something blow out of proportions cause of price . Stupid angry revolt . Denuvo is Ok now , nobody complains, also microtrans DLC's are fine but good port with good PC controls should be bombed for 10$ more. Not Ok , games are not company that sell them.
    You all know game is outstanding ,only if it not your cup of tea as a type of game .    … Expand
  14. Digital_Games
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    After today i completely stopped taking Digital Foundry seriously or even caring about what they have to say. It's so obvious that their only goal with their video was to hate on this version as much as possible. "Why?" you might ask. Well it's pretty obvious. They don't care about actual video games, all they want are these "Cutting-edge PC features", that's what makes game good to them.After today i completely stopped taking Digital Foundry seriously or even caring about what they have to say. It's so obvious that their only goal with their video was to hate on this version as much as possible. "Why?" you might ask. Well it's pretty obvious. They don't care about actual video games, all they want are these "Cutting-edge PC features", that's what makes game good to them. NOT game itself, but the features. I remember how they praised Crysis Remastered Trilogy endlessly for it's features, while nobody actually cared about these games, because as games, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 are actually extremely boring.

    Stuttering can be pretty much fixed with dx11 fix, unless you want to have 120fps constantly, but i absolutely don't understand why anyone would care above 60fps in single player game (unless it's doom), but ok. Either way, it's better than PS4/PS4pro version and thanks to mouse/keyboard support, to me it's also better than PS5 version. Anyone saying that this game is "extremely buggy" has no idea what buggy means. I haven't encountered literally any bugs in 6 hours of gameplay. Stuttering is not a bug, it's different issue and it can be fixed with dx11 fix. What Cyberpunk2077 had, these were bugs.

    I'm so tired of misinformed losers, who actually haven't even tried this game (not talking about Digital Foundry here) are trying to give advice or warning about games, they know nothing about.    … Expand
  15. Link7211
    Dec 22, 2021
    1
    Underlying game seems awesome, if I could play it. This port is so buggy it ruins the game entirely. Video lag with a decent graphics card (see other reports on this, someone with a 3090 running on 1080 resolution got lag still so it's a game issue). When the sound started tearing to nearly incomprehensible levels I refunded the game. This game's awesomeness requires immersion and the bugsUnderlying game seems awesome, if I could play it. This port is so buggy it ruins the game entirely. Video lag with a decent graphics card (see other reports on this, someone with a 3090 running on 1080 resolution got lag still so it's a game issue). When the sound started tearing to nearly incomprehensible levels I refunded the game. This game's awesomeness requires immersion and the bugs entirely destroy that immersion. Epic requires less than 2 hours of play time to refund, so buyer beware...… Expand
  16. BMX2994
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    There no real problems, unless you like to whine and complain your whole life, here's some examples - 1. Price doesn't matter, because it has no Denuvo and you can get this game easily from "other stores", 2. It doesn't matter what store it's on, what matters is the fact that it's on PC, 3. Stuttering can be fixed by extremely easy -dx11 fix, 4. It doesn't need to have million differentThere no real problems, unless you like to whine and complain your whole life, here's some examples - 1. Price doesn't matter, because it has no Denuvo and you can get this game easily from "other stores", 2. It doesn't matter what store it's on, what matters is the fact that it's on PC, 3. Stuttering can be fixed by extremely easy -dx11 fix, 4. It doesn't need to have million different graphics options, because it looks good already and if this is the intended visual for this game, then i'm okay with it, because it looks good anyway, 5. Story, music, characters - everything in this remake is expanded on, improved and in general better than original, 6. It was brilliant idea to slice this game up to 2 or 3 parts, because that way there's so much more content, lore and character development, otherwise it would be 5 hours game like Resident Evil 2 Remake, 8. It's not perfect PC version and needs some patches, but it's far from awful, runs already better than Arkham Knight and has almost zero bugs compared to Cyberpunk2077. You must have a low IQ to hate this game or say that it's bad.… Expand
  17. voiders
    Dec 22, 2021
    1
    The problems: 1- Price, 2- Store exclusive, 3- Stuttering, 4- Lack of options for a pc game, 5- Force to resolution scale (just, why?), 6- History change from original, 7- Just a slice from original game, 8- Bad port. You must have a low IQ to buy this.
  18. Forsuure
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Way better than the original. But that's what this was supposed to be, improved and modernized version and imo they delivered pretty well. Hype for part II.
  19. Stopthehaters
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Okay i figured it all out. Literally. Anyone who wants to understand what is actually going on here, just check Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 page. There are over 1000 negative reviews and 100s of losers actually hating this game and complaining about this game.

    This actually makes me sick, that these same losers are now here, pretending like "uh oh, pc version bad" while they actually    Okay i figured it all out. Literally. Anyone who wants to understand what is actually going on here, just check Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 page. There are over 1000 negative reviews and 100s of losers actually hating this game and complaining about this game.

    This actually makes me sick, that these same losers are now here, pretending like "uh oh, pc version bad" while they actually hate this game regardless. This should be huge red flag for everyone - Ignore negative reviews!!! If you don't believe me, simply visit FF7Remake PS4 page and see for yourself. This game is absolute masterpiece, almost phenomenal work. It improves on original in every aspect possible.

    I'm sure these fps issues this PC version has, will be fixed (dx11 fix already fixed mine), but don't let these haters review bomb this game, no matter what, don't let them do that. They simply don't deserve it. Fight back with 10/10s as hard as you can, i'm not even joking.    … Expand
  20. dafunkk
    Dec 21, 2021
    6
    An average game with a lot of effort and some high quality production values. Pales in comparison to the original but still not trash. It offers little to appreciate as a newcomer and certainly, nostalgia aside, not much for long time fans. Poorly paced, clearly drawing out sections of the story in order to compensate for the need to get *something* out the door. It's not bad, it's notAn average game with a lot of effort and some high quality production values. Pales in comparison to the original but still not trash. It offers little to appreciate as a newcomer and certainly, nostalgia aside, not much for long time fans. Poorly paced, clearly drawing out sections of the story in order to compensate for the need to get *something* out the door. It's not bad, it's not great. It's not optimized well at all, otherwise I'd give it a 7/10 and say grab it when it's on sale.… Expand
  21. yourmomin4
    Dec 21, 2021
    0
    $80 for what? as a PC user you can´t reach high frame rates, not even use wide monitor format, and the worst, is an exclusive of the EPIC game store, you know the reason, at steam this game would have a mixed review, or even worst, only fanboys, bots, and **** give this game a 10/10, it's not an acceptable port, wait until the community fixes the game, yep, Square Enix is not cappable of$80 for what? as a PC user you can´t reach high frame rates, not even use wide monitor format, and the worst, is an exclusive of the EPIC game store, you know the reason, at steam this game would have a mixed review, or even worst, only fanboys, bots, and **** give this game a 10/10, it's not an acceptable port, wait until the community fixes the game, yep, Square Enix is not cappable of fixing it.… Expand
  22. FixedGames
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Simply ignore all these 0/10 reviews. These are just haters, most of them gave 0/10 to ps4 version as well, just check their profiles. I have played this Version over 5 hours and i can tell you it's playable and i'm having fun and that's literally all i was asking for. No i don't have low standards, this version is literally better than PS4 version, how do i know that? Well because i haveSimply ignore all these 0/10 reviews. These are just haters, most of them gave 0/10 to ps4 version as well, just check their profiles. I have played this Version over 5 hours and i can tell you it's playable and i'm having fun and that's literally all i was asking for. No i don't have low standards, this version is literally better than PS4 version, how do i know that? Well because i have the PS4 version, that's how. Mouse and Keyboard + 60fps make huge difference and it also looks visually better, so yeah. I never expected it to have raytracing or all this other nonsense.… Expand
  23. FinalSavior
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Got it running smooth using "-dx11" fix, calling it worst PC version of all time is not doing it justice at all. Arkham Knight (2015) was about million times worse than this. Of course they need to improve it, but it's not that bad jesus christ. There's a difference between saying it's "flawed/problematic, but playable" and simply calling it "trash".
  24. TifaForever
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing, extremely fun game, full of life and energy, might have most beautiful/hot female characters of any video game ever (Aerith and Tifa) (they also have amazing personality, it's not just looks). Would recommend this game, absolutely not on full price, but otherwise it's a must play.
  25. EroWarrior
    Dec 21, 2021
    0
    Don't listen to those 10/10 reviews, they are just ps fanboys/girls giving this trash perfect scores.
    This game cost 70usd in usa and on other countries it actually cost more, 95 for Canada and ...
    This game makes battlefield 2042 feels like a finished product in term of performance, makes games like Fallout 76 and Cyberpunk 2077 feels like the best games out there in term of    Don't listen to those 10/10 reviews, they are just ps fanboys/girls giving this trash perfect scores.
    This game cost 70usd in usa and on other countries it actually cost more, 95 for Canada and ...
    This game makes battlefield 2042 feels like a finished product in term of performance, makes games like Fallout 76 and Cyberpunk 2077 feels like the best games out there in term of performance.

    There is not a single pc out there that can give 60+fps in this game. The menu laughable at best and nothing works.
    At that price I expect perfection and honestly 5usd is too much for this trash.    … Expand
  26. Badger1990
    Dec 21, 2021
    0
    #NeedsRussianVoice no Russian localization, the game is not complete. I do not know English.
  27. Superzombie
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Very fun and beautiful game, cool boss fights, actually likable characters, beautiful music score and so much more. Can't wait for mods and some patches too lol.
  28. herewe_goagain
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Some people here seem to understand that this is flawed PC version, that still works well enough, when you mess with some settings, for example putting it into dx11 mode gives you performance boost and gets rid of most stutter. And then there seems to be some group of people (or maybe it's same person creating double accounts idk) who seem to not even care for this game, in fact theseSome people here seem to understand that this is flawed PC version, that still works well enough, when you mess with some settings, for example putting it into dx11 mode gives you performance boost and gets rid of most stutter. And then there seems to be some group of people (or maybe it's same person creating double accounts idk) who seem to not even care for this game, in fact these people actually hate this game. Not even this version, but this full game, they hate it. There was one account who gave it 0/10 and he also gave 0/10 to ps4 and ps5 versions. So it's very obvious that someone is just trying to use this PC version to spread their actual hate for this masterpiece. This is just weird. This remake improves on pretty much every aspect and is easily better game than the original.… Expand
  29. MOLOCK
    Dec 21, 2021
    0
    "Is this an out of season april fools joke?"
    80€ for the horrible and full of problems port of a 2 years old game, sold on the EGS (so another period of exlusivity)...
  30. exiter123
    Dec 21, 2021
    1
    Где русская локализация! За игру просят полную стоимость. А ей уже скоро как 2 года стукнет. И русский перевод так и не сделали!
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#14 Best PC Game of 2021
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    80
    The PC version already has the improved textures from the PS5 version, but sometimes you'll just notice crappy textures, environments or NPCs that haven’t fully loaded yet, and of course image tearing in some not-so-frequent moments. The PC version is good, but personally I'd reach for the PS5 version which just runs smoother. [Issue#317]
  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Aug 15, 2022
    90
    FF7R is a fantastic reimaging of the iconic title. Refusing to classify itself as a nostalgia act, it expands upon the original narrative in new and exciting ways. The combat system has a seamless fluidity to it, allowing for engaging and entertaining gameplay sequences. Artistically, FF7R retains the level of quality players have come to expect from Square Enix, but it does falter ever so slightly in some environments. The updated rendition of the classic OST is outstanding from start to finish, with the sound design team matching it in every regard.
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  3. XGN
    Jul 18, 2022
    75
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a visual marvel, and the environment focussed story is perhaps more relevant now than ever. The slick gameplay and new story twists make the game worth playing even for old school fans. The game does overstay its welcome, however. And the sidequests are a bit bland. Luckily, the Intergrade chapter largely fixes these complaints. If Square Enix stays that course, then Rebirth promises to be great.
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