Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 749 Ratings

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  1. Trypsinogen
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    The $70 price tag is awful (would be okay if wages were actually going up like they should be, though, but they aren't) and the port has performance issues. However, I'm just really glad they released it on PC even if they did stick to stupid artificial hardware exclusivity for a while so I'm going to give it a 10 despite its flaws. The content of the game itself is quite good and a mostlyThe $70 price tag is awful (would be okay if wages were actually going up like they should be, though, but they aren't) and the port has performance issues. However, I'm just really glad they released it on PC even if they did stick to stupid artificial hardware exclusivity for a while so I'm going to give it a 10 despite its flaws. The content of the game itself is quite good and a mostly very well done remake that looks awesome. The performance issues, at least for me, can mostly be fixed by mods. I also have some qualms with certain aspects of the balance, but these two have been addressable with mods. There are also some very interesting mods already that enhance and improve the game in other aspects.… Expand
  2. Xelanak
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed play this game.
    Good Graphics, the music oh my god soo enjoyable !
    And play as Cloud Tifa or Barrett almost 20 years later was a real pleasure!
    I played the original as a kid and now i played this one as a man and i could remember why i loved so much the Final Fantasy 7 universe !
    A must to play for sure !
    70 Euros for the game is not worth at all but here we go its on PC .
  3. AleksB911
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    FF7R — одна из лучших видеоигр всех времен. Замечательный мир, сюжет, персонажи, саундтрек и визуал.
  4. Moojl
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    I've never played the original Final Fantasy VII, but I had friends who did talking me through the plot differences as I played.
    I think it's incredible for such a classic JRPG to be given to a team to remake from the ground up into a semi-open world action adventure RPG. Normally I'm not a fan of companies iterating on old content instead of making new things, but I think the way It hews    I've never played the original Final Fantasy VII, but I had friends who did talking me through the plot differences as I played.
    I think it's incredible for such a classic JRPG to be given to a team to remake from the ground up into a semi-open world action adventure RPG. Normally I'm not a fan of companies iterating on old content instead of making new things, but I think the way It hews closely enough to the original to still get its message across while shaking things up in ways that are really interesting adds so much artistic value beyond just being a simple HD remake.

    In addition to the story, exploring the overworld was an artful mix of cinematic moments (most of which seem to be done in-engine extremely well rather than through pre-rendered video, which kept me from thinking 'ugh, another cutscene' the way I have in other cinematic games), relatively linear dungeonesque areas with item chests and sometimes occasional optional objectives hidden along the way, and semi-open exploration segments offering side quests and other points of interest. There were a couple of moments where I got a little tired of the dungeonesque areas going on for so long, but I think the game designers had a good handle on when to wrap them up and give you a break. All in all, traversing the game world was also an enjoyable part of playing the game. My only note is that the Chocobo transport system, which lets you fast travel, probably should've been introduced earlier on in the game. I know FF7R only covers a small portion of the original FF7, and the point at which Chocobos were introduced in FF7R is likely pretty faithful to FF7, but it was a little weird only unlocking fast travel at around the 35 hour mark of a game I spent 42 hours on, because you're not in Chocobo-accessible territory for very long after they become available to you. Running from place to place didn't take all that long, though, so no big deal.

    The battles were really fun and just the right level of challenging for me on normal difficulty in classic mode, where the characters automatically do basic actions (attacking, guarding, dodging) and you choose the abilities/spells/summons/items to spend your Active Time Battle meter on. I found the AI did a good job automatically controlling the characters for me, but classic mode doesn't prevent you from actively controlling the characters if you feel like you can do better! That was a really smart decision, because I enjoyed battling so much I controlled the characters more than the AI did. Any time I did poorly in a battle, the game made it easy to intuit what I had done wrong (typically I didn't exploit an elemental weakness, tried to dodge attacks meant to be blocked, or attacked enemies while they were set up to counter) and if there was ever any doubt, I could just use the Assess ability you can equip early on in the game to bring up enemy info, including weaknesses/resistances and sometimes tactical tips.
    I never felt under leveled, and I didn't go out of my way to grind for experience, either, which means the game designers did a great job in my opinion!

    I know there have been some complaints from content creators about the PC port being poorly optimized/ported, so here's my experience! I had very few issues with the graphics performance: I dropped the shadows from high to low, which allowed me to increase the FPS from 30 to a steady 60, and that was the only graphics setting I changed. The game is gorgeous and changing the shadow quality wasn't noticeable to me at all -- even turned down they still looked great -- so I wasn't missing out.
    There were extremely rare cases of stuttering, but when the game is 30 to 60 hours long (my first play through took 42 hours), a couple seconds' worth of frame skips is totally forgettable.
    I played on keyboard and mouse instead of with a controller, and I believe the default key binds here are definitely the weakest part of the port. Keyboard and mouse are almost certainly not the ideal way to play the game, but I made it through alright. The only real issue was the key mapping in the motorcycle battle segments which caused me to lose a couple of times when I probably could've first-tried them using a controller.

    Honestly, the game is incredible, and whether it gets a sequel or not (take your time Square Enix) I'm immensely satisfied with the experience! It's not just one of my favorite games of 2021, I honestly think it's one of my favorite games of all-time.

    (Update: After updating my NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's drivers, NVIDIA GeForce Experience insisted I could run the game with everything set to the highest settings at 1080p and 60 FPS. Bumping the shadows back up, given they were the only thing I had turned down, once again made stuttering occur more frequently for me, so I feel even more confident now in saying that turning shadows down may help improve performance tremendously with no noticeable impact on how nice the game looks    … Expand
  5. darkarth
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The love for details, visual quality, battle system, dialogues, voice acting, soundtrack are the best I've ever experienced in this franchise.
  6. Drangleic
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Works impeccable for me! AMAZING GAME! We need more FF remakes like this! A dream that came true
  7. CloudXz
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    So many Peoble give the Game 0/10 because of the price what is pretty ridiculous. Everybody who played this would never give it a 0/10. Even if there a some little Problems on PC, that is nothing that can't get fixed. It's not a mess like Cyperpunk. This Game is amazing on PS4, was even better on PS5 and is amazing on PC too.
  8. Remorse94
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Best game of 2020, and quite a good port. The game runs even on ancient PC's.
    I don't really understand those who downgrade it for the lack of the game in Steam or a couple of soapy textures. It's barely perceptible.
  9. DragonFarts
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    This game is excellent and the mod community is already coming through.
    The 0/10 scores really show how infantile the PC community can be.
    The game is not worth 70 dollars, especially if you've already played through it on the console version. But we are finally getting the Final Fantasy games on PC. Which means part 2 may be released simultaneously. Or at least much faster than Kingdom    This game is excellent and the mod community is already coming through.
    The 0/10 scores really show how infantile the PC community can be.
    The game is not worth 70 dollars, especially if you've already played through it on the console version.
    But we are finally getting the Final Fantasy games on PC. Which means part 2 may be released simultaneously. Or at least much faster than Kingdom Hearts 1, 2 and 3 were.

    Anybody giving this a 0/10 is just copium for whatever is bothering them in their personal lives.    … Expand
  10. LuckyMeybFan
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Simply an amazing gaaaaaaame! Not a perfect port, but if you're like me who doesn't get bothered by things like that, you are in for a treat my frienddd. Me wants part 2 ASAP.
  11. delaware80
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have played four hours, and it is one of my TOP 3 FF games (FF 13-1, FF 15).
    I score this game 10 like FF 15 and not 9 like FF 13-1 because of:
    _outstanding graphics and robust performance (system: alienware m17r3 and rtx 2080 super mobile)
    _fantastic story-telling
    _great gameplay
  12. 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 $70 pricing, and worth every second of waiting since 2015. I love video games and I have never seen any AAA game look and sound so amazing. The graphics, the presentation, the characters, the world building, the story, and the gameplay are all peak entertainment. The music is unbelievably epic, pushing the boundaries of any soundtrack in not just games, but in TV shows, and even big blockbuster movies! I have a decent mid-range PC, and I can confirm that the framerate never dropped to a point where the game became unplayable. I encountered zero crashes and very few, mild graphical bugs. The game ran very well from start to finish and I loved every single second of it! I will not spoil anything. It is very much worth experiencing yourself for owners of both PC, and PS5.… Expand
  13. PerunTheGreat
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Why would not i give this game a 10? Is it 21:9 missing enough ? Dynamic res Off option lacking ?
    No. Simple solution for Dynamic res exists and 21:9 is not standard.
    Stutters ? i don't have them , this is something blow out of proportions cause of price . Stupid angry revolt . Denuvo is Ok now , nobody complains, also microtrans DLC's are fine but good port with good PC controls should    Why would not i give this game a 10? Is it 21:9 missing enough ? Dynamic res Off option lacking ?
    No. Simple solution for Dynamic res exists and 21:9 is not standard.
    Stutters ? i don't have them , this is something blow out of proportions cause of price . Stupid angry revolt . Denuvo is Ok now , nobody complains, also microtrans DLC's are fine but good port with good PC controls should be bombed for 10$ 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. HybridX56
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Instead of complaining about what it doesn't have I am enjoying what is there. And It's amazing.
  15. FinalFantasy99
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Very good game and i'm absolutely glad it's finally on PC! Yes, i agree, it is overpriced, but it doesn't have Denuvo, so if you don't wanna buy it, you can get it from "somewhere else". Either way, what actually matters is that this great game is finally on PC and actually runs really well. This was surprising Christmas present for sure.
  16. StopComplaining
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    It's so obvious that bunch of people are going to whine and leave bad reviews, because it's not on steam and whatever else. In my opinion what really matters is the fact that i can actually FINALLY play this game on my PC. I absolutely don't care what store i need to use to buy it. I want to play the game. I don't care about store okay? I rather take this, than nothing.
  17. Gaming_Forever
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Very fun game. Beautiful visuals, good combat, boss fights, characters are very likable and also look really cool with their epic hairstyles and voice acting is also solid. Would recommend.
  18. Justsomereviews
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Here's a message to anyone giving this great game 0/10, because "PrIcE ToO hIgH" - Don't buy it. It's that simple. If the Price is so big factor for you, then maybe, just maybe you are not even fan of this game in the first place. I know PC players are use to buy games from steam when they are discounted to 10 or 5 dollars/euros, but in general, Console players pay always 70 or 80. You areHere's a message to anyone giving this great game 0/10, because "PrIcE ToO hIgH" - Don't buy it. It's that simple. If the Price is so big factor for you, then maybe, just maybe you are not even fan of this game in the first place. I know PC players are use to buy games from steam when they are discounted to 10 or 5 dollars/euros, but in general, Console players pay always 70 or 80. You are SUPPOSED to review THE GAME, not THE STORE or THE PRICE. Is it so hard to understand concept? Review is supposed to talk about video game itself, is it good, is story good, characters, graphics, etc. Just cause you give bad reviews, believe it or not, they wont change that price, nope. They wont. So you either pay the price and enjoy the game or you don't pay the price and you don't enjoy the game. Either way, without actually playing it or even caring about the game, you should NEVER give 0/10 review. PS: Amazing game, would highly recommend!… Expand
  19. justnolol
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Overpriced? Sure, but still very fun game. I like Combat in this one more than in original tbh. Reminds me Devil May Cry 5. Great game.
  20. CoolFlex
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    I have PS4 version too and this PC version is way better, pretty much exactly what i was hoping for. Great way to end 2021 with this masterpiece!
  21. WinterSolider
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    I know that is personal preference, but i enjoy this game so much more with keyboard+mouse. Everything is just so smooth. Graphics look basically same as PS5 and that is fine by me. What truly matters on PC version is performance and it is pretty solid. People complaining about bad performance should maybe buy new GPU, because GTX 1060 is little bit old by now.
  22. FF7Remakeisbest
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Very good remake, on-par with Resident Evil 2 Remake, in all honesty i would even go as far and say i prefer this to original. Combat is so much better in this one, more interactive. Haters can go back to fortnite.
  23. 3090owner
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Finally Definitive Edition of this amazing game has been released. Because PC version is always Definitive version, even if it's just for keyboard and mouse support, that simply makes looking around, combat and basically everything so much better and more enjoyable. But PC also has better performance and mods. Great game, finally on Greatest Gaming Platform of All Time - PC. Can't wait for Part 2.
  24. NeedMoreGames
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    What an amazing year has PC had honestly, first Days Gone, now this and God of War in January. PC truly is the greatest, im not even trying to start some console war or whatever, im just stating the facts. PC gets all Xbox games and now basically most PS4 games as well. Good time to be PC gamer.
  25. FFF78
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Good game, about time it came to PC, i was starting to worry already, but better late than never.
    Now i have at least something to play until Horizon 2 releases.
  26. millionways
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Why the hell are people complaining? This game has no Denuvo, there's million other ways you can get this game, if you actually use your brain for once. Just saying. This game is basically masterpiece, at least for me and if you are not happy that it came to PC, then you are not Final Fantasy fan anyway.
  27. Best_of_2021
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    I think this game was great Christmas present, can't wait for mods. Some people will never be happy and always complain, it's just easier to ignore their sad existence and instead just enjoy great games. Hopefully 2022 will be even stronger year for games!
  28. Folllowtheheart
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    To me it's absolutely insane to give game like this 0/10 just cause it has some minor launch issues that will be very clearly patched. Game itself is great. Not many people have PS5 and not many people will have PS5 in very long time, so PC version is literally best version for Majority of gamers. It's miles better than PS4/PS4 Pro version. Miles better. By the way, overall performance isTo me it's absolutely insane to give game like this 0/10 just cause it has some minor launch issues that will be very clearly patched. Game itself is great. Not many people have PS5 and not many people will have PS5 in very long time, so PC version is literally best version for Majority of gamers. It's miles better than PS4/PS4 Pro version. Miles better. By the way, overall performance is actually very good, there are some stutters here and there when it loads stuff, but most of the time it's solid and in boss fights performance is also good. By the way when they will fix this problem with frames (that they obviously will), this is the BEST version of that game. It's not even debatable. Even if it just goes down to ability to use mouse and keyboard, something that most PC players use while playing games and that's something Playstation doesn't offer. PC gives you a choice and also 120fps. So either way, just ignore anyone who gives this masterpiece 0/10, because they have no idea what they are talking about.… Expand
  29. FinalGamer
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    This game is very good, performance is actually very solid, there are multiple videos on Youtube showing that even with 1060 you can get 90-100fps @ 1080p max settings. There are some stutters at times (not all the time) when it loads certain areas, but other than that i had no issues with this game. Visually looks amazing.
  30. mousekeyboard
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    It's not perfect PC version, but i feel like lots of people are very much overreacting. Some stutters and you give it 0? Pathetic. They will obviously fix these issues, by the way why are people acting like PS4 (normal) version was perfect at launch? No it wasn't. To me it almost feels like some people don't want this game to be on PC, almost like they are envy that their PS5 version isIt's not perfect PC version, but i feel like lots of people are very much overreacting. Some stutters and you give it 0? Pathetic. They will obviously fix these issues, by the way why are people acting like PS4 (normal) version was perfect at launch? No it wasn't. To me it almost feels like some people don't want this game to be on PC, almost like they are envy that their PS5 version is not THAT unique anymore, because it isn't. It's now on PC and just deal with it i guess. I personally think that it's great thing that it's on PC. Despite having PS4 version, i have been waiting for this PC version just so i could play it with 60fps and mouse/keyboard. I love that game and PS4 version was nice, but i simply enjoy playing with mouse/keyboard so much more.
    I had same effect with Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, i was like - those are great games, i just wish i could play them on PC and now i can, same with FF7Remake.    … Expand
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#14 Best 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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