Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. NoIllusions
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Seriously amazing remake and easily improves on original. Original was fantastic game in 1997, but it's obvious that it needed and deserved well made upgrade and that's exactly what this first part of the remake trilogy is. Top-tier voice acting, great boss fights (also boss designs are very good), beautiful music and very good story. Can't wait for Part 2.
  2. YannySp101
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    I've never played a Final Fantasy game but I've heard by many that Final Fantasy VII was one of the most important videogames ever made.
    Final Fantasy VII Remake was my first game in the series and... oh boy, where do I begin!
    The story is good in my opinion and even though the ending is divisive, I liked it personally and I think that it's too early to criticize it. The characters are    I've never played a Final Fantasy game but I've heard by many that Final Fantasy VII was one of the most important videogames ever made.
    Final Fantasy VII Remake was my first game in the series and... oh boy, where do I begin!
    The story is good in my opinion and even though the ending is divisive, I liked it personally and I think that it's too early to criticize it.
    The characters are some of the most engaging and likable characters I've seen in a while, and even some minor side-characters surprised me a lot.
    The combat system is excellent! It's like a combination of Hack 'n' Slash & Turn Based at the same time, there are 4 completely different party members to control, tons of different skills, items and builds to use, it's deep, organic, it feels awesome and it looks phenomenal! The RPG elements are executed well and the Materia system is just wonderful.
    The bosses are some of the best I've ever encountered in a videogame.
    The music is fantastic for sure and it fits the visuals perfectly, and the visuals are breathtaking; the lighting, the animations, the textures and the setting are some of the best I've seen in a while.
    Lastly, the set-pieces and the visual representation are absolutely top-tier! Some cutscenes look like they are out of a CGI movie and there are so many jaw-dropping moments.
    I do have few minor complaints with the game though; the textures look bad at times, some chapters feel significantly longer than they should've been, and the side-quests are uninteresting for the most part.

    Pros:
    + Interesting story
    + Awesome characters
    + Flawless gameplay
    + Incredible music & boss fights
    + Absolutely gorgeous visuals & set-pieces

    Cons:
    - Inconsistent texture quality
    - Pacing issues in some instances
    - Weak side-quests

    Narrative: 7/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Content: 7/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Graphics/Audio: 10/10

    Final Rating: 9.5/10
    - Outstanding -
    Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't just a masterfully crafted Remake, but it's one of the best videogame experiences I had in a while and one of my favorite games on the PS4.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes, to both fans and newcomers.    … Expand
  3. SHAAN07
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    All the 0 rated reviews so far are people who failed to even understand what this remake project was. The remake is the first portion of the original game due to how big the original game was. The developers really wanted to add to the experience that's why they've added so much more lore and events!

    The Remake has genuinely improved on the original by fleshing out the story and the    All the 0 rated reviews so far are people who failed to even understand what this remake project was. The remake is the first portion of the original game due to how big the original game was. The developers really wanted to add to the experience that's why they've added so much more lore and events!

    The Remake has genuinely improved on the original by fleshing out the story and the characters especially! The music is something else too... some of the best arrangement I've heard in a long time!    … Expand
  4. EgillH
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    In all, this game is absolutely amazing. Combat is great, graphics look stunning, music is excellent and the voice acting is perfect. Then the overall gameplay, the fan service, the atmosphere of the game and the nostalgia trip is just a jaw dropping experience for all fans of FFVII, only derailed by small "filler" material and the controversial ending.
    I don't mind any of the minor    In all, this game is absolutely amazing. Combat is great, graphics look stunning, music is excellent and the voice acting is perfect. Then the overall gameplay, the fan service, the atmosphere of the game and the nostalgia trip is just a jaw dropping experience for all fans of FFVII, only derailed by small "filler" material and the controversial ending.
    I don't mind any of the minor changes! I love the depiction of all the characters in the game! The main cast, Avalanche members, Red XIII, the higher ups at Shinra, all of them!    … Expand
  5. Uhhnet
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    This game satisfied my expectations, full stop. I spent 45 hours with this (I didn't even spend the full time with everything they give you) and if you are a fan, you'll enjoy it! As a game loved by many, they had a tall order to fulfill and everything from character interactions, voice acting, harnessing colloquialisms, music, capturing the charm of the story, it all worked. I'm notThis game satisfied my expectations, full stop. I spent 45 hours with this (I didn't even spend the full time with everything they give you) and if you are a fan, you'll enjoy it! As a game loved by many, they had a tall order to fulfill and everything from character interactions, voice acting, harnessing colloquialisms, music, capturing the charm of the story, it all worked. I'm not getting these '0' and negative reviews - it's a beautiful game and very worthwhile.

    It is heavily story-oriented, leaving me wanting for more gameplay, to be released into the world. The main game had this portion of the story very on rails as well, so the scope of the game was detrimental to this specific entry. That said, they were able to add small elements of freedom, which was very bite-sized and wasn't completely satisfying. Their reuse of all of the areas was creative but again seemed a bit like spreading a little butter over too much bread.

    That said, the game is remarkably beautiful, fully polished and rang true to a remake. The boss fights were tough, variable and interesting. There were a lot of ways to build your characters. I found the gameplay very interesting, though there is room to improve. My main gripes with the battle system is that it felt a bit too messy sometimes- I couldn't properly use abilities, spells, items because the actions took too long to animate. It basically took out the element of skill and planning if an enemy can jump across the screen and immediately stop you. I suppose this is supposed to make it more challenging but I found it was often hard to tell when that was going to happen. If there was a buff that could make you uninterruptible that could provide a good solution.

    I hope the rest of the game is less on rails... I loved the open-world aspect of the original and am very excited to see the next iteration.    … Expand
  6. Willfilltho
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The original was an important part of my childhood and so I looked forward to the remake with careful anticipation. Expecting to be disappointed but still pre-ordered to get back in to the world at the earliest opportunity.

    Wow, my life was not my own as i plunged most of the waking day into exploring this beautifully remade story. Now watching the credits 4 days(30 played hours) later    The original was an important part of my childhood and so I looked forward to the remake with careful anticipation. Expecting to be disappointed but still pre-ordered to get back in to the world at the earliest opportunity.

    Wow, my life was not my own as i plunged most of the waking day into exploring this beautifully remade story. Now watching the credits 4 days(30 played hours) later and not even having explored the post game material which the developers have definitely lovingly crafted, i can honestly say this is the best game ever made.

    You may be a fps master or a strategy nerd or even wander the vast worlds created by other games but you will never feel the things this game makes you feel. Add to that the masterful way the game works. I do not believe anybody would be disappointed in there purchase if they choose to enter this masterpiece either for nostalgic reasons or because you want to learn for yourself what all of the fuss is about, all I will say is have your tissues ready!!!.

    Late addition to this review after reading some of the others and just a few sentences in response to them - The story was always going to be fleshed out, I'm not sure if you are actually disappointed with the changes or you would just like to sound intelligent by suggesting that they don't fit with what is to come(i.e. part 2,3...) The ending wasn't too dissimilar to the OG and I'm not sure how you can decide that it is going to ruin something that doesn't even exist yet, now I command all of you remakeoaners to go and replay this fantastic game for what it is and if it doesn't quite fit in later on, then gripe but don't take the enjoyment away from yourself now because you are assuming the worst!!!!    … Expand
  7. whiteschwarzes
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    POSITIVE:
    +1 Perfect battle system
    +1 Main characters design
    +1 Shinra areas design
    +1 Respectable music (no better than the original FF7)
    +1 Diverse strategy
    +1 New bestiary
    +1 New optional missions
    +1 Quantity of content (Quantity > Quality)

    NEGATIVE:
    -1 Graphics in open areas, pre rendered graphics and general NPC characters desing for PS2
    -1 NOMURA'S FU**** GHOSTS EVERYWHERE
  8. SkullKit
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    I genuinely feel bad for people that didn't enjoy this game because the story deviates slightly from the original, rather than being identical to the original but with updated graphics. FF7 Remake seems to be halfway between a remake and a sequel, and I for one am very ok with that. FF7 the original is one of my favorite games of all time. I've been wishing and waiting for the remake forI genuinely feel bad for people that didn't enjoy this game because the story deviates slightly from the original, rather than being identical to the original but with updated graphics. FF7 Remake seems to be halfway between a remake and a sequel, and I for one am very ok with that. FF7 the original is one of my favorite games of all time. I've been wishing and waiting for the remake for like twenty years. I didn't even think it was going to be good! For the game to come out and be pretty fun, as well as being pretty faithful to the original is nothing short of a miracle. If part 2 is even almost as good I'll be thrilled. Everyone that gave this game a bad rating is being picky. If you didn't want them to change anything, you should just go play a remaster of the 1997 game.… Expand
  9. MrMcPain
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    tl;dr : The game is amazing and really worth the wait/purchase price!

    Years of waiting, fears and doubts we're blown out of the water for me with the release.... The music, the story, graphics and gameplay are just amazing! Yes it has texture issues... but that doesn't take away from the entire experience... All I can say is that I cannot wait for part 2... Its scary what will happen    tl;dr : The game is amazing and really worth the wait/purchase price!

    Years of waiting, fears and doubts we're blown out of the water for me with the release.... The music, the story, graphics and gameplay are just amazing! Yes it has texture issues... but that doesn't take away from the entire experience... All I can say is that I cannot wait for part 2... Its scary what will happen from here on out after the ending and how this wil tie in to the next parts of this game...

    A must have for me, but perhaps not everybody. Thank you to everyone who made me cry with happiness playing this game and stare with longing whilst the credits rolled past. Thank you.    … Expand
  10. MasTerGola
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best JRPG I have ever played and believe me I have played a lot. This game has everything in a story, funny moments, haunted chapters that give goosebumps, it got it all, even mini-games feel good, My whole family is doing the exercise mini-game in the gym to beat my high score. You feel attached to the characters and feel the need for the urgency to take down bad peopleThis is one of the best JRPG I have ever played and believe me I have played a lot. This game has everything in a story, funny moments, haunted chapters that give goosebumps, it got it all, even mini-games feel good, My whole family is doing the exercise mini-game in the gym to beat my high score. You feel attached to the characters and feel the need for the urgency to take down bad people because you care for characters. I have never played original but once I complete i am going to start that, as I need more of Cloud Strife.… Expand
  11. Mgp6129
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was in love with this game from start to about the last couple hours of the game. The team at Square Enix did everything right to retell the story from Midgar in a modern way. The battle system is on another level and in my opinion has set a new standard for the genre. The pacing was also on point, it never really had slow spots. I was going to give it a perfect score until the end. Not to say I’m infuriated by it, but the original made a big impact on me and I was really looking forward to the almost 1:1 remake. But if they put as much effort into the next installments as this, I have no doubt they will succeed.… Expand
  12. jstmc7
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is beyond next-level in terms of visual, gameplay, story. Some glitches with camera, but overall truly immersive. So called padding material is really geared for those new to FF7 and gets players slowly built up and emotionally invested in the world and its characters, all games have them. And the injected extra angle with fate really perks up the novelty of what is a 23-year old game, maybe we can save Aeris/Aerith after all. SE deserves kudos and support for this project, there's so much TLC evident in this first chapter.… Expand
  13. Peterw223
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game , it was a amazing start for the rest of the journey and left me begging for more and wanting to know what happen next even though i played the original. I think that what we see is that the end is just another way the things could have go , like zack not dying , but no things will go the way of the original , and the whole defeating the whispers was so you could stop shepirot and the visions cloud and the gang see are indeed the future but they just see glimpses so they dont fully understand , aerith was scared to go against the whispers because she knew she would have to sacrifice herself , and the bit in the end show us that she can see the past and the alternate time lines and she chose the one where she sacrifices her self over the one where she would stay in midgar underneath the steel sky , its obvious things are a little different sure but we didn't have the whispers in the first game , and they were created so that part 1 would give some closure so dont be afraid that they gonna change the end or aerith dead they won't but they leaving crisis core and the others spins offs aside , and things might not go as you expect but the keys moments will remain the same dont jump to conclusions… Expand
  14. JRHawkins
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    A refreshing breath of air into a timeless classic. Far more than a simple remaster, yet it holds on to elements of the original that made it great. This is absolutely the must-play game of the year, whether you loved the original, or are playing the game for the first time.
  15. Bob777
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    The original Final Fantasy 7 is my favorite game of all time, I was eagerly anticipating this remake and for the most part I enjoyed it very much.

    The characters are very true to the original game and often given more depth. I actually prefer this combat system to the original, it is a very effective mix of action and turn based combat and every character feels unique. However the    The original Final Fantasy 7 is my favorite game of all time, I was eagerly anticipating this remake and for the most part I enjoyed it very much.

    The characters are very true to the original game and often given more depth. I actually prefer this combat system to the original, it is a very effective mix of action and turn based combat and every character feels unique. However the camera can sometimes be an issue, especially when dealing with flying enemies. The music is top notch 10/10.

    I don't have an issue with the original story being split into parts, anyone with an IQ above room temperature should be able to realise that modern game development is very different from how it was in the 90s. Full 3D characters, environments and voice acting are a totally different beast to polygons pre-rendered backgrounds and text boxes. However there is some superfluous padding to extend the Midgar section and we didn't get to see as many new parts of the city as I had hoped with the game being exclusively set there. Non the less the areas we do see feel alive, vibrant and look great apart from some texture issues.

    My main gripe with the game is the massive story changes at the end of the game. I'm not a purist that expected a 1:1 remake, but these changes have some potentially huge ramifications on the story going forward which is a bit of a concern. However given the generally high quality of this first installment I remain optimistic for the future of the remake.

    9/10.    … Expand
  16. Biggs1123
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Game is absolutely brilliant right up to the end. Game is still absolutely worth the play through.(spoilers ahead kinda!) Guessing the ending is where the kingdom hearts director took over. I ultimately left the game with incredible uneasiness and worry for the future and unfortunately, that wont go away until the sequel. This is a beloved story and many have been wanting to experienceGame is absolutely brilliant right up to the end. Game is still absolutely worth the play through.(spoilers ahead kinda!) Guessing the ending is where the kingdom hearts director took over. I ultimately left the game with incredible uneasiness and worry for the future and unfortunately, that wont go away until the sequel. This is a beloved story and many have been wanting to experience that story again with the outstanding graphics, beautiful updated soundtrack and incredible combat system.

    To diverge that hard at the end feels unnecessary and unearned. Imagine watching Iron Man and right at the end you see a fight between Thanos and Tony. It doesnt belong there yet cause they hadnt built that up yet. Throughout the game we fought robots and regular enemies then in the end we fight the manifestation of fate? arent we getting more games to complete the story? i mean where do you go after fighting god? That is what FF has always been about in the end, but this game wasnt the end! If a story goes through multiple installments then you need to build up to the big fight throughout all those installments. Also it seems like the party is trying to escape the fate of the original story, but why? that was a good story. Sure it didnt all end with everyone alive and completely happy, but everyones arcs were completely fulfilled. why would they want to escape it?

    That is ultimately why I gave the score I did. May not be fair to lower this score due to a worry about future games, but that is the feeling I am left with. Not triumph, not looking forward to whats next. Just worried things will become overly convoluted and confusing like they are in Kingdom Hearts. FF7's story is already pretty confusing. I am not saying that it cant be done. That they cant diverge from the original and end up with a new fantastic story, but they are going against the an already beloved and fantastic story now. Messing with that can be dangerous as we have seen with other IP.

    I was looking forward to this one coming out and now im not sure if i want the next one if it messing with something i already love. I get the argument is that "they need to do something new cause the old one already exist," but to that I say its been over 20 years. How many times have we seen superman or spiderman remakes throughout the years even though those are the exact same story points. Each is shown slightly different but still hit all the beats we love. They could, and largely still can do that here and many would love it, probably more than they do this. Just please dont turn this series into another kingdom hearts with too many releases to keep up with and what can quite possibly be the most confusing story in history.    … Expand
  17. jjkurtz
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This game is phenomenal. Square Enix has knocked this game out of the park. There are minor issues that will be fixed such as low resolution textures on rusted metal or wood. This was my only complaint while playing the game. I originally played FF7 back in 1997 when I was 12 years old and it has remained one of my favorite games of all-time. The Remake does an incredible job of re-tellingThis game is phenomenal. Square Enix has knocked this game out of the park. There are minor issues that will be fixed such as low resolution textures on rusted metal or wood. This was my only complaint while playing the game. I originally played FF7 back in 1997 when I was 12 years old and it has remained one of my favorite games of all-time. The Remake does an incredible job of re-telling the story we all loved in a much more dynamic way. Some of the story has been changed, but all major events remain the same. The ending of the game has come under high levels of criticism, but don't let the hate fool you. There is a lot of missing information from part 2 and any other parts beyond that that will determine what the events at the end of part 1 mean. If you are a purist you will not enjoy some of the changes, but the majority will really enjoy them and leave people talking about it for a long time to come.

    The Good:
    -One of the best battle systems SquareEnix has ever produced
    -Multiple difficulty levels (after completing the game it opens up a hard mode that locks using any items at all.)
    -The world and characters are gorgeous
    -Every single boss battle is engaging and tuned to optimal difficulty
    -The weapons upgrade system makes all weapons viable to use
    -Every character has a unique design to them and all of them feel incredibly satisfying to play and master

    The bad:
    -Quite a few textures are low resolution and can be quite jarring at times
    -The ending of the game will be controversial to say the least
    -I 100% completed the game at normal difficulty in about 40 hours which is a bit on the short side

    All-in-all I rate this game a 10/10. The good FAR outweighed the bad and SE delivered on an incredibly engaging and polished experience.    … Expand
  18. Lobo_Nocturno
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Teniendo en cuenta que el original FF7 lo jugué en el PSOne, fue el primer juego que tuve y desde ahí lo único que juego son JRPG... mis impresiones son las siguientes:

    Gráficos !0/10 Es increíble lo bonito que se ve este juego, se ve bastante realista en todo momento, la iluminación de los objetos es fantástica... te hace sentir que estas literalmente dentro de Midgar, antes sólo se    Teniendo en cuenta que el original FF7 lo jugué en el PSOne, fue el primer juego que tuve y desde ahí lo único que juego son JRPG... mis impresiones son las siguientes:

    Gráficos !0/10
    Es increíble lo bonito que se ve este juego, se ve bastante realista en todo momento, la iluminación de los objetos es fantástica... te hace sentir que estas literalmente dentro de Midgar, antes sólo se podía imaginar. Ahora es una ciudad viva con habitantes y sentimientos que hacen más realista el juego.

    Música 10/10
    La música se funde perfectamente con las escenas de acción y con los combates, los arreglos que le hicieron a las canciones originales suenan excelente y son un giro fresco y moderno al juego. Me gustó bastante la opción de encontrar discos de música a lo largo del juego como coleccionables. Tengo la edición Deluxe y trae un minisoundtrack que estoy disfrutando bastante.

    Historia 7/10
    Aunque ya nos sabemos la historia de este juego, creo que para los que no lo han jugado puede resultar un poco confuso pues no explican bien muchas cosas y sólo son escenas como flascbacks de el pasado de los personajes. Creo que falta más explicación ya sea contada o a manera de documentos coleccionables que lo cuenten. Entiendo que con todo lo que han agregado y la gran cantidad de gráfico, la historia tenga que contarse por capítulos; es algo de lo que no podemos esperar de otra manera debido a la inmensidad de este proyecto que limita a los desarrolladores y siempre será un pequeño defecto de esto: la entrega por partes.

    Jugabilidad 9/10
    Yo sólo juego JRPG gracias a este juego en primer lugar, y estaba escéptico del modo de juego que han colocado en las últimas entregas de la saga (los cuales no he jugado por que no me llaman la atención). Sin embargo ya jugandolo, SE SIENTE como un JRPG... hay un ATB (active time battle) como en el original a manera de turno el cual se acumula y puedes elegir la acción de cada personaje como si fuera un menú típico de un JRPG. Las batallas son acción pura, pero la jugabilidad tiene integrada perfectamente los menús de un JRPG. Es increíble.

    Veredicto final 10/10
    Es un juego increíble, los fans de antaño no quedarán decepcionados. Es sencillamente espectacular y estaré esperando las siguientes partes.    … Expand
  19. iKen
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Played on PS4 Pro. Platinum'ed.
    Gameplay: AWESOME
    Graphic: AWESOME
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : AWESOME
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  20. ace99
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I absolutely adore the gameplay, story and phenomenal soundtrack. The only very minor complaints I have are the combat camera, which is a bit wonky, and some textures are only loading in low resolution, but otherwise the game is absolutely P E R F E C T! Final Fantasy 7 Remake is one of the best games I have ever played. Buy it now! :D
  21. Suter
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This game is a solid 9. It’s not perfect but it’s up there. The game is a re-imagining, as if FFVII was never released until 2020. That’s how you have to think of this game. If you’re expecting the same thing as the original then you might be a bit upset. It’s unreasonable to expect that, so the sooner you remove that expectation, the sooner you’ll be able to see this game for what itThis game is a solid 9. It’s not perfect but it’s up there. The game is a re-imagining, as if FFVII was never released until 2020. That’s how you have to think of this game. If you’re expecting the same thing as the original then you might be a bit upset. It’s unreasonable to expect that, so the sooner you remove that expectation, the sooner you’ll be able to see this game for what it truly is - a well thought-out first installment in a series. The music is a perfect 10. The character development is a perfect 10. The immersion is a perfect 10. If you have ever wanted to feel what it’s like to be inside FFVII, then this is the game for you, because it’s the closest thing you can have. The only reason that I didn’t give this game a perfect 10 overall is because the battle controls take some getting used to; I give that a 6.5. At first, fighting is clunky, but you’ll get accustomed to it. Also the viewing angles can be a bit chaotic, but it’s not that bad. I can see why people give a 10 to this game, but there is absolutely no reason to give this game a 0. That score is asinine and unfair. Even Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for NES doesn’t deserve a 0 score. In all fairness, I think a score of 7 to 9.5 is a reasonable spectrum.… Expand
  22. icicleflowers
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    FF7R is an ambitious project by Square Enix and I'd say they've done a great job telling an immersive story, excellent music, fun combat, beautifully designed characters and the environments but it's not perfect. I will be addressing some of the issues that it has alongside the review.
    I've played this game on normal mode, it should take you around 40 hours to complete the game, including    FF7R is an ambitious project by Square Enix and I'd say they've done a great job telling an immersive story, excellent music, fun combat, beautifully designed characters and the environments but it's not perfect. I will be addressing some of the issues that it has alongside the review.
    I've played this game on normal mode, it should take you around 40 hours to complete the game, including the side quests.

    They have done a very good job telling the story of Midgar and its characters. But some of the side quests are a bit bland and some of them in one of the later chapters were put awkwardly between the main quests.
    When it comes to soundtracks, it is amazing. Some of the scenes were seriously breathtaking especially in combination with the amazing soundtrack.
    The English voice actors also did a great job of bringing the characters to life.
    The combat is fun and has a mix of strategy making and hack n slash. The combat feels impactful and rewards you for successfully pulling off certain actions.
    Graphics, overall it looks amazing even on PS4 slim considering the hardware and there is almost no frame drops at all. The characters look fantastic with high quality and very detailed models. Environments also look really good but you can see low-quality textures in certain areas. It could be results of either limitation of the system, or a bug, or budget cuts.

    As someone who has never played the original but knows the story, I'm looking forward to see where the future will take us.    … Expand
  23. 17_jrpg
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    I rate 8 out of 10 for the following reasons:
    1) I'm disappointed because FFVIIR is an action RPG. I prefer turn-based RPGs and it's a shame that my favorite JRPG series has become an action RPG, first FFXV and now FFVIIR (this only applies to the main series, for spin-offs I don't mind if they are action RPGs).
    2) I'm disappointed that the first part of the remake is just an escape from    I rate 8 out of 10 for the following reasons:
    1) I'm disappointed because FFVIIR is an action RPG. I prefer turn-based RPGs and it's a shame that my favorite JRPG series has become an action RPG, first FFXV and now FFVIIR (this only applies to the main series, for spin-offs I don't mind if they are action RPGs).
    2) I'm disappointed that the first part of the remake is just an escape from Midgar. Escape from Midgar is a very small segment of the original story, so it is questionable what the other two parts of the remake will look like, because they have to cover 95% of the rest of the original story.

    The game is good but not perfect. The graphics, music and sound are great. Some parts of the gameplay are bad and a little annoying. The new battle system is better than AXB system from FFXV, its not anymore hack and slash because of ATB system. Classic mode is very bad. I had some hopes that with Classic mode I would be able to play FFVIIR as a turn-based RPG, but Classic mode is an automatic fight and not nearly similar to turn-based batle system. Character development is great because of weapon upgrade and materia, and the best part is that each character is unique, they have different abilities.    … Expand
  24. fuerstrainier
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    One word: impressive!
    Impressive that they managed to ensure FF7 remains a unique creative masterpiece.
    Impressive how they improved the visuals compared ro FF15 and of course the origibal. These character and weapon models look insane, sometimes I'd argue even better than Advent Children. Impressive how they managed to let me wait for the sequel. Let me be clear though that it wasn't a    One word: impressive!
    Impressive that they managed to ensure FF7 remains a unique creative masterpiece.
    Impressive how they improved the visuals compared ro FF15 and of course the origibal. These character and weapon models look insane, sometimes I'd argue even better than Advent Children.
    Impressive how they managed to let me wait for the sequel.
    Let me be clear though that it wasn't a perfect game, but to me it did so much right, that 9 is definitely justofied.    … Expand
  25. Shawnlart
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Im not a crazy fan of ff franchise ..in fact I havent played any of em. After spending few hours playing this game...wow...just wow... its got pretty much everything I value in games. Good story...beautifully portrayed world, dynamic characters, etc so many things to list. What i loved the most about this game was the battle system... not a typical jrpg turn based battle.. but feels muchIm not a crazy fan of ff franchise ..in fact I havent played any of em. After spending few hours playing this game...wow...just wow... its got pretty much everything I value in games. Good story...beautifully portrayed world, dynamic characters, etc so many things to list. What i loved the most about this game was the battle system... not a typical jrpg turn based battle.. but feels much dynamic! I cant recommend more..just play.. u wont regret it… Expand
  26. LordRevan
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    I really had a blast playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it isn't a "complete" game. I don't mean it's incomplete or shallow, but if you compare Final Fantasy 7 Remake to other recent Final Fantasy games like 15 or even 10, there is way less content in 7s Remake as there was in 15 or 10 for the same price tag (if you consider the time distance between 10I really had a blast playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it isn't a "complete" game. I don't mean it's incomplete or shallow, but if you compare Final Fantasy 7 Remake to other recent Final Fantasy games like 15 or even 10, there is way less content in 7s Remake as there was in 15 or 10 for the same price tag (if you consider the time distance between 10 and 15). For the 60 Euros price tag I just expected something more. The 40 hour length of the game is on itself not a problem, as long as those 40 hours are packed with fun and engaging activities. Unfortunately 7s Remake provides here significantly less content than 15 did. Most minigames happen only once or twice in the story and even the sidequests are mostly fetch- or killquests with not much story to support them. Despite that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a really good game with many improvements over the original. The biggest improvement in the Remake is in my opinion the battlesystem. After the boring press-circle-to-win tactic from Final Fantasy 15 it's great to have a battlesystem that combines a modern action combat system with parts of the classic Final Fantasy ATB system. Also the graphics and the new character models along with the voice acting took, in comparison to the original (which didn't have voiceacting), huge steps forward, although I still prefer Advent Children Sephiroth. For people that love Final Fantasy I definitely recommend buying it, people that love RPGs in general and have no or only small ties with Final Fantasy should maybe wait for a pricedrop to 40 or 50 Euros (or the equivalent currency in their countries) or rent it from a friend for a few days and play the first few chapters for themselves.

    TLDR: Great game for fans of Final Fantasy, very very good but relatively expensive (comparing price and content) game for RPG fans.    … Expand
  27. bilboubou
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    This game is a great remake and makes me like FF again. I didn't enjoy a Final Fantasy game that much since the 10.
    On top of things that are great: design, music, gameplay, background stories. The few things that are really annoying at the moment are technical stuff: really poor quality texture... it's like 360p texture on 4K rendering it's just ridiculous sometimes and also you can see    This game is a great remake and makes me like FF again. I didn't enjoy a Final Fantasy game that much since the 10.
    On top of things that are great: design, music, gameplay, background stories. The few things that are really annoying at the moment are technical stuff: really poor quality texture... it's like 360p texture on 4K rendering it's just ridiculous sometimes and also you can see the same NPC asset 10 feet apart... seriously SquareEnix could have checked this kind of stuff, in 2020 we are not supposed to see that. Also, being vague here and without spoilers, the dance is a big NO, don't do that again please SE, it's totally out of context.
    Besides that, it's globally a great experience and hopefully, we will have the next two episodes with the same quality level. Cheers to the developers.    … Expand
  28. HazeltheWolf
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal. Everything has been brilliantly and breathtakingly recreated. The battle system is so fun and fairly challenging on normal. The music is gorgeous. It is everything I wanted out of a remake in more.
  29. Reed618
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Just got the platinum trophy after finishing my second playthrough and overall... wow... this is the most excited I've been about final fantasy in many many years.

    I grew up playing these games and 7 is my favorite game of all time. I've finished every mainline entry except 11 and a lot of the spinoff titles too. Personally around ff12 I feel like character and story writing started to    Just got the platinum trophy after finishing my second playthrough and overall... wow... this is the most excited I've been about final fantasy in many many years.

    I grew up playing these games and 7 is my favorite game of all time. I've finished every mainline entry except 11 and a lot of the spinoff titles too. Personally around ff12 I feel like character and story writing started to decline sharply but ff14 and 15 showed a big improvement (even though 15 still had a lot of rough edges). This is the best final fantasy story since 10 in my opinion.

    First of all it looks spectacular and midgar makes for a great setting. Looking up and seeing the plate is wonderful.

    Second most of the additional content is actually really excellent. They expand on the stories of biggs, wedge and jessie for example and I enjoyed this a lot. Some of these moments add a great deal of charm and made me smile a lot.

    Third the combat is a lot of fun. Each character feels unique and there is a lot of potential for different builds based on your materia choices.

    Fourth there are a lot of fun mini games, a few extra bosses. Some of these extra bosses are unique to hard mode but I really enjoyed playing the game on a higher difficulty. The final boss in particular felt much more climactic as I was barely hanging on most of the time and won while being about one hit away from dying.

    Fifth the character models... you spend a lot of time looking at character models in any game and these are the best I've ever seen. The detail on the armor is insane. When you focus on a character's face you can see their eyes moving every so often too. Very impressive.

    Sixth the reverence shown for the original source material. You'll find so many references to the original game or spinoffs as well as every moment, boss and enemy recreated in stunning detail. Some things were changed but not to any significant degree in my opinion. It's just so clear after picking apart as many details as I could... that the devs love the original ff7. There's just so much passion in this project.

    Seventh chapter select and hard mode. After you finish the game you unlock chapter select and this is so great for people who want to complete the game fully. If there's an optional boss you didn't assess or you want to go back and get an alternate cutscene then you don't need to replay the full game. Also hard mode offers a really nice challenge once you're max level :).

    There are a few flaws as well but nothing that hampered my enjoyment.

    1st some chapters feel padded. Without going into specifics there are areas in which you have to pull levers to open pathways to go open more levers to open up more pathways while you constantly get interrupted by enemies. Some sections of the game feel like they're wasting your time. This is probably the biggest issue the game has.

    2nd some boss fights can be frustrating. Even at max level with maxed out materia on normal difficulty there were times when I felt like a ragdoll getting thrown around, constantly healing. It's not that I couldn't win. I rarely died. It's just that my attacks felt ineffective. This is largely down to not being able to change equipment or materia during a fight. I understand that this might make things easier but it can be frustrating to find yourself unable to exploit a boss' weakness because you don't have the right materia.

    3rd this game is not beginner friendly. For the first 90% of the game everything is going fine but with the last chapter in particular things go kind of insane. At first I wasn't a fan of the ending but after taking some time to digest it I'm way more positive on it. The last chapter starts throwing out references to the original ff7, advent children, crisis core and all kinds of stuff. The game really expects you to be familiar with this stuff. That kind of sucks for newcomers but actually picking apart the insane number of references was a lot of fun. I imagine if you're new to ff7 you'll be completely lost. I'd highly recommend the easy allies ff7 remake spoiler mode video for a very indepth breakdown of what the ending really means.

    As for what comes next I'm pretty excited. It looks like it'll be different from the original and I think i'm ok with that. However... I desperately need some of the original story beats to remain untouched. Corel town, rocket town, the golden saucer, cosmo canyon.... I'm ok with changing the overall story but I need a lot of these amazing character moments to stay the same or mostly the same. The main reason I'm optimistic is the unbelievable reverence shown to the original source material. Every enemy, boss and moment from the midgar section is here. The benches have the save symbol from the original game. Small details like rude having a clear shot on a character and missing on purpose... a reference to one line in the original game... It's just so clear that this game was made by people who adored the original ff7    … Expand
  30. Liamrnd
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This game is a great remake go's to show what 5+ years of love and care can do to a 23 year old game there are a few texture problems none that really bother me too much but that all dosen't matter this is a very fun rpg that captured the original game but makes it 100X more better
  31. Algar22
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Supera todas las expectativas. El amor y el detalle que se le ha dado a este juego para los fans del original es excelente. Es un juego totalmente nuevo con pequeños cambios en la narración pero que no cambia en absoluto la esencia del juego original, cada detalle permanece allí. Los gráficos excelentes, banda sonora sobresaliente, las cinemáticas son una delicia, el sistema de combate esSupera todas las expectativas. El amor y el detalle que se le ha dado a este juego para los fans del original es excelente. Es un juego totalmente nuevo con pequeños cambios en la narración pero que no cambia en absoluto la esencia del juego original, cada detalle permanece allí. Los gráficos excelentes, banda sonora sobresaliente, las cinemáticas son una delicia, el sistema de combate es perfecto, los jefes finales son desafiantes, el sistema de mejora de armas y de materias es muy equilibrado, y lo mejor de todo, es la experiencia Final Fantasy VII que queríamos. Gracias por este juego.… Expand
  32. dav23
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    An amazing retelling of an iconic game. The highest praise I can give it is that it made me love these characters even more and I can’t wait to continue this journey.
  33. MaliceMizery
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I was a bit worried beforehand about this game because the original is so sacred to me and many. However, after hours of diving in, this game has far exceeded my expectations. It’s given me that same feeling as the first time I played the original as a kid; like playing a memory but with more details. It’s a beautiful game that I think will set the standard for remakes. Also, afterI was a bit worried beforehand about this game because the original is so sacred to me and many. However, after hours of diving in, this game has far exceeded my expectations. It’s given me that same feeling as the first time I played the original as a kid; like playing a memory but with more details. It’s a beautiful game that I think will set the standard for remakes. Also, after playing, I fully understand why it was split; the game is massive and truly full length, and it would’ve taken years to release a whole given the size of this one alone. It’s worth every penny. If you love Final Fantasy VII, you owe this to yourself to play. I found myself with an unknowing smile so many times playing; and that’s something a game hasn’t captured for me in quite a while even as an avid gamer. They knocked it out of the park with this one. Gorgeous graphics, emotionally gripping story, and gameplay mechanics are a blast.… Expand
  34. Youngmetro
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Truly amazing . Reimagines the original so well, the dialogue is so natural . The combat system is very easy to pick up but hard to master with how much you can micro manage . On top of that the added depth and length of midgar is excellent and I love how they are not making a 1:1 remake of the original.The game looks and runs great even on my original ps4. The original ff7 was an amazingTruly amazing . Reimagines the original so well, the dialogue is so natural . The combat system is very easy to pick up but hard to master with how much you can micro manage . On top of that the added depth and length of midgar is excellent and I love how they are not making a 1:1 remake of the original.The game looks and runs great even on my original ps4. The original ff7 was an amazing game and it didn’t need to be tampered with so they didn’t and did something else and I personally think it’s better . I love this game and really excited for the later parts. I recommend you go into this game without any expectations or outside opinions . I did that and it really helped me enjoy the game for what it is. An amazing achievement in show casing the classic ff7 story in a new and fresh light for a new generation. I wish the ending would have been closer to the og ff7 however they did such a job i have faith it will end well… Expand
  35. cid33
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Play it to the end before judging. Awesome story, visuals that can't be described, the characters truly feel real and alive. The battle system is horrible though, feels like a slowed stripped kingdom hearts but without the fun parts, but has potential. The sidequests are terrible to the point that they only break the tempo of the game QTE needs to disappear.… Expand
  36. s-vir
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutely best for me. Perfectly performed, involving, excellent remake! Hope other parts will be also good!
  37. Redbak
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Es un juego genial. Aunque igual creo que partes no tan importantes las hicieron bastante largas pudiendo enfocarse en cubrir más historia. También entiendo que sería difícil incluir en esta primera parte un mundo abierto al salir de midgar por ello quizá lo hicieron asi y cortaron allí exactamente. Excelente Remake, espero la segunda parte con emoción y ojalá sea mundo abierto. En esteEs un juego genial. Aunque igual creo que partes no tan importantes las hicieron bastante largas pudiendo enfocarse en cubrir más historia. También entiendo que sería difícil incluir en esta primera parte un mundo abierto al salir de midgar por ello quizá lo hicieron asi y cortaron allí exactamente. Excelente Remake, espero la segunda parte con emoción y ojalá sea mundo abierto. En este estoy de acuerdo que no lo fuera porque incluso en el original parecían capitulos así que le vino bien.… Expand
  38. Trigger__
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The game gives more deI've been watching a LP of it, and while I do like most of the changes seen:
    Positive
    - Aerith definitely feels different - Jessie went from unimportant nobody to character who actually has a personality (before the inevitable) - The way the Don Corneo segment plays out is very very different even if the resolution is the same. Negative - I'll agree the fillery    The game gives more deI've been watching a LP of it, and while I do like most of the changes seen:
    Positive
    - Aerith definitely feels different
    - Jessie went from unimportant nobody to character who actually has a personality (before the inevitable)
    - The way the Don Corneo segment plays out is very very different even if the resolution is the same.
    Negative
    - I'll agree the fillery sidequests kinda feel more like MMORPG sidequests (like in FF13/FF15) with not much incentive to do them. In your standard JRPG's pre-PSX, you'd usually only have one or two side-quest chains because the game had limited space, and thus the random battles RNG would hammer on you a lot more. In PSX and later JRPG's, the ability to have a compelling storyline due to disc space not being a concern (other than pre-rendered cutscenes) moved away from hammering the player with random battles and instead added a lot more side-quests to them. It wasn't until the MMORPG's (XI and XIV) where the very-long sidequests-with-no-combat for nameless NPC's started being a major thing.


    Like the cat's sidequest was actually kinda cute, but wow did it not drive any story. In another cutscene, holy crap do those cats look a little too uncanny-valley.


    But I'm glad they put them in, as optional material, because something does need to break up the monotony of "press x to win" combat. Which yeah, I think this is a little bit guilty of. Action RPG is fine, but one of the charming aspects of FF6/7/8/9/X was that the storyline wasn't pinned to grinding to get to the next part of the story. If you bought the latest gear, or did all the optional sidequests, you'd already have enough money or the gear already. Many JRPG's of the NES/SNES era required you to "grind" a lot to get the money for upgrades, or to make the next boss easy enough to win against, owing due players not putting enough strategy into their party makeup/skills/items. Like once you get past a certain level in most JRPG games, you can just hold down the button that advances through the menus and the fight was over in less than 20 seconds.    … Expand
  39. Airdrid
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I hadn't played the original game when it came out. I was a big fan of RTS games and really couldn't wrap my head around a turn based game. I went into this game pretty blind besides knowing the basics the whole internet knows. I was a bit worried things would get glossed over and I'd be confused... but that didn't happen. The game was a wild ride and i loved the combat system.I hadn't played the original game when it came out. I was a big fan of RTS games and really couldn't wrap my head around a turn based game. I went into this game pretty blind besides knowing the basics the whole internet knows. I was a bit worried things would get glossed over and I'd be confused... but that didn't happen. The game was a wild ride and i loved the combat system. Jumping from character to character was great. It was a bit slow with just 2 characters but with a full party is was a blast. Super looking forward to the next game.… Expand
  40. DarkeMagus
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Hardcore fans expected too much. Newcomers didn't expect this much! This games an easy 9 out of 10 for the soundtrack, game play and visuals alone. The story is well done no matter what anyone says. If you want the original go play the original. This is a REMAKE. Everyone KNEW things were going to change and that more content would be added. If you want to play the exact same game withHardcore fans expected too much. Newcomers didn't expect this much! This games an easy 9 out of 10 for the soundtrack, game play and visuals alone. The story is well done no matter what anyone says. If you want the original go play the original. This is a REMAKE. Everyone KNEW things were going to change and that more content would be added. If you want to play the exact same game with better visuals then go play a REMASTER. This is not a remaster, it's a remake so fix your expectations and stop trolling your game scores when you know you enjoyed it ;)… Expand
  41. metsys
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Better combat, better characters, better music and better enviorment than XV = 10
  42. Jkm478011
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Simply flawless give me the more I never knew I wanted. To many other remakes phone it in this was masterfully done. This went from not even in my top 5 to I can't put it down I need more!
  43. SpoonVEVO
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Wow, just WOW. First of all 10 out of 10. Yes the game has its flaws, as do all, however the point is that this game is so good, that i don't care about the flaws. The way that the developers have chosen to tackle the remake, is interesting and i am excited for the games to come. Many people wanted a true to heart remake, however i personally have truly enjoyed this difference. BecauseWow, just WOW. First of all 10 out of 10. Yes the game has its flaws, as do all, however the point is that this game is so good, that i don't care about the flaws. The way that the developers have chosen to tackle the remake, is interesting and i am excited for the games to come. Many people wanted a true to heart remake, however i personally have truly enjoyed this difference. Because instead of just having a game, in which we all know the story and end, we get the chance to relieve the best moments of the original game, but still with an air of mystery. Thank you Square, for this game is truly a must own.… Expand
  44. thoijan
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    The game is a bliss to play, watch and listen. The OG moments will wash you with nostalgia, while the new and re-imagined bits will arouse your curiosity for what is to come. Square Enix faced boots the size of an ocean, filled them completely and sprinted into running with them. Never believed I would get to experience this in my lifetime. One can only wish that the next part will notThe game is a bliss to play, watch and listen. The OG moments will wash you with nostalgia, while the new and re-imagined bits will arouse your curiosity for what is to come. Square Enix faced boots the size of an ocean, filled them completely and sprinted into running with them. Never believed I would get to experience this in my lifetime. One can only wish that the next part will not take too long to arrive.… Expand
  45. Wythel
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    If like me you waited 20 years for this to happen, you will enjoy every minute of this 40 hours wonderful journey.
    Every character, every detail from the 1997 masterpiece in Midgar city (and a bit more) has been rewritten, redesigned and improved to make sure you feel nostalgia everywhere you look. It still has minor flaws : some chapters are un-necessary long and yes, some zones feel    If like me you waited 20 years for this to happen, you will enjoy every minute of this 40 hours wonderful journey.
    Every character, every detail from the 1997 masterpiece in Midgar city (and a bit more) has been rewritten, redesigned and improved to make sure you feel nostalgia everywhere you look. It still has minor flaws : some chapters are un-necessary long and yes, some zones feel copy/pasted and the game could be 5 hours shorter but what a show ! The combat system can feel like FFXV but when you engage the tactical pause, the original JRPG comes back with all options and choices the Materia system gives you. Music is the best you'll hear in any current game, many variants of themes, depending on action at screen, are telling you the story at least as much as the script.
    Without spoiling, the end has too much of Kingdom Hearts genes, and non fans won't understand it 100% but it is satisfying enough to let SquareEnix decide if new episodes are needed or not.    … Expand
  46. 29ac4
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    It's freaking amazing))) one of the best games of the last time, considering that the previous one was pretty mediocre kind of game ff7 remake turn out to be a really good game and the open world absence is only beneficial. Good music helps to convey the atmosphere))
    Fight can be very intense and you definitely don't let you get bored
  47. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This game is set in Midgar (the first part of Final Fantasy VII) and it's absolutely amazing on how it captures Midgar better than the original. In the original, Midgar is around 4 hours or so but in this game they managed to extend it up to 30-40 hours of story content keeping the original stuff and adding more relevant story into it. They didn't just throw in useless story content intoThis game is set in Midgar (the first part of Final Fantasy VII) and it's absolutely amazing on how it captures Midgar better than the original. In the original, Midgar is around 4 hours or so but in this game they managed to extend it up to 30-40 hours of story content keeping the original stuff and adding more relevant story into it. They didn't just throw in useless story content into this, but added more to each characters. You feel the side characters in this compared to the original.

    As for gameplay and everything else... combat is PERFECT! It feels smooth and solid, easy to learn and get used to. There were controversy on how the game isn't turn-base but they did add a little element of it in the game, though it mainly focuses on real-time. It is a linear game but Midgar has always been linear part of the FFVII story. The game opens up after Midgar but we haven't reached that point yet.

    This game is new players to Final Fantasy friendly, anyone can start with this game.
    There's not much bad thing to say about this game to be honest. Story, cutscenes, music, gameplay, graphics, all works perfectly with the modern FF-style.
    You can clearly see that Square Enix treasure this game a lot and they put a lot into this one. The wait was worth it and let's hope the next one comes sooner rather than 'VERY' later    … Expand
  48. felipeixotont
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Após 15 longos anos das súplicas de um público extremamente fiel a esse tão amado jogo, eis que finalmente a Square Enix atende a demanda popular e transforma a Tech Demo do PS3 apresentada na E3 de 2005 em um verdadeiro Remake, presenteando seus fãs com essa obra prima reimaginada. Final Fantasy VII em 1997 transformou uma franquia regional do Japão em uma febre mundial popularisando oApós 15 longos anos das súplicas de um público extremamente fiel a esse tão amado jogo, eis que finalmente a Square Enix atende a demanda popular e transforma a Tech Demo do PS3 apresentada na E3 de 2005 em um verdadeiro Remake, presenteando seus fãs com essa obra prima reimaginada. Final Fantasy VII em 1997 transformou uma franquia regional do Japão em uma febre mundial popularisando o estilo JRPG no ocidente, consolidando não só a empresa que o desenvolveu como a própria Sony no mercado de games, alcançando assim a segunda posição de jogo mais vendido do Playstation 1 (único RPG Japonês a alcançar tal marca), ficando atrás apenas de nada mais nada menos que Gran Turismo. Embora o jogo tenha angariado uma legião de novos fãs para a franquia, ainda assim existem pessoas que o odeiam só pelo fato do jogo existir, pois não conseguem aceitar que o Final Fantasy VII superou todos os seus jogos antecessores e mesmo após 20 anos ainda é extremamente relevante, fato esse consumado agora. É triste ver pessoas que nem se quer conheceriam a franquia se não fosse a existencia desse jogo o imputando criticas infundadas, só pelo motivo dele ser o mais amado da franquia, negando todo o mérito e contribuição que o jogo ofereceu para o universo dos jogos pelo simples fato de que ninguém liga para o seu jogo favorito. Depois de jogos que não agradaram o seu público na grande maioria como Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy XIII e Final Fantasy XII Square Enix conseguiu finalmente nos apresentar uma experiência Final Fantasy como antigamente, com gráficos estonteantes, um sistema de batalha completamente repaginado e estratégico (diferente do seu antecessor, Final Fantasy XV) fundindo o que há de melhor no sistema ATB com um hack'n slash completamente viciante, a maravilhosa trilha sonora completamente rearranjada e claro, a história repleta de conteúdos adicionais. Não tinha como dar errado, simplesmente! Final Fantasy VII Remake colocou o conceito de Remake em outro patamar. Sendo assim, parabéns pelo excelente trabalho, Square Enix!… Expand
  49. desertrabbit
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Good :
    - magnificent sound
    - expanding original story
    - great combat system

    Bad
    - inconvenient map system.
    - graphic texture loading.

    but totally Awesome game. Stop score terrorism.
  50. Winchesterath
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Still a masterpiece, I miss it so much, now we can enjoy one of the best games ever made, in the beginning it's a little difficult to get used with the controller, but after some hours we get ready. Every FF fan will enjoy it for sure.
  51. VladlenAnco
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Thank you for this game! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Square Enix...#LoveYou3000
  52. Motomi
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This game is great and I’ve wait for 5 years just to enjoy the game that made my childhood become memorable
  53. Worstgamer96
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Love this game! Haven't even put it down yet since release, really can't wait for part 2.
  54. frostman233
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    I have played the original more times than I care to admit and while I am thrown off by some of the decisions in the remake, overall, I very much enjoyed the game.

    The main characters, and the additional play time given to character development, are fantastic. The music is pretty great (not all), there are many really nice looking areas in the game, and I enjoyed the additional    I have played the original more times than I care to admit and while I am thrown off by some of the decisions in the remake, overall, I very much enjoyed the game.

    The main characters, and the additional play time given to character development, are fantastic. The music is pretty great (not all), there are many really nice looking areas in the game, and I enjoyed the additional customization.

    When the game does stick to expanding upon the main story/characters, it is absolutely fantastic... This includes side characters like Jessie. However, there were times I found myself asking when a certain part of the game was going to end so I could get back to the more interesting main story. While the pace of the game wasn't a deal breaker by any means, it was certainly noticeable and it would be nice if developers didn't feel the need to artificially inflate play time.

    All in all, I would definitely recommend.    … Expand
  55. Dudraug
    May 19, 2020
    10
    I am excited this game. Probably one of the best game of last years. I've voted this game 9/10 previously, but when I finished it and started new "hard mode" walkthrough I realized that if I don't vote this game 10/10 I should not vote 10/10 for any another game at all.
  56. Sleepyday
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Game is a complete masterpiece, from soundtrack to gameplay to fighting mechanics to minigames and specially cinematics. Don't get fooled by reviews that didn't even play the entire game or have any idea about how deep the content is. Definitely worth the time and money. Just finished the first playthrough and feels like there is so much to do and re-watch and listen.

    Whether you played    Game is a complete masterpiece, from soundtrack to gameplay to fighting mechanics to minigames and specially cinematics. Don't get fooled by reviews that didn't even play the entire game or have any idea about how deep the content is. Definitely worth the time and money. Just finished the first playthrough and feels like there is so much to do and re-watch and listen.

    Whether you played the first game or not, you'll be very surprised with this game. Everything i was hoping for. Dare to say it is the best game of the decade along with the next ones to come    … Expand
  57. Josejaviermg
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    El videojuego es increíble, sus diálogos, su historia, su banda sonora. Realmente crea una vibra cuando lo juegas, y sientes completamente que estas en el universo del videojuego. Gráficamente es impecable, saca todo el provecho de una consola como PS4 y está muy bien optimizado.
  58. muscleriot
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I loved the original back then, when I was a kid. But this remake just blows my mind. So impressively well done. I love you square enix.
  59. Bartoszkrzak
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    There are 18 chapters in this game. I was absolutely hooked for the first 17. This game was like a good book, you just had to find out wgag happens next! The music is unreal. The character development makes you love the gang. The combat is great once you get used to it. Honestly this game is just unreal. However, like with everyone else - I didn't like the ending. I had not played theThere are 18 chapters in this game. I was absolutely hooked for the first 17. This game was like a good book, you just had to find out wgag happens next! The music is unreal. The character development makes you love the gang. The combat is great once you get used to it. Honestly this game is just unreal. However, like with everyone else - I didn't like the ending. I had not played the original game before but this ending just did not suit it for me. I was very disappointed with the ending and it left me very unsatisfied. That being said, this game is worth it for the first 17 chapters.… Expand
  60. Metaes
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Despite being just a part of the original one, I've loved most of it, the music masterfully remade, the graphics and the way the original content is now represented. Even more, I think that the battle system is deep enough and challenging. I do not give it a higher score as I don't agree with the episodic release...
  61. OwtDaft
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    + This is the best new game I have played in years.
    + If your open to changes then the game is fresh by striking a good balance between new and old.
    + The action in this game is mind blowing and there is loads of bosses that are mind blowing. + There is only 3 chapters (sort of 4) where your doing side quests and they are voice acted. + Graphics are great though some blurry textures    + This is the best new game I have played in years.
    + If your open to changes then the game is fresh by striking a good balance between new and old.
    + The action in this game is mind blowing and there is loads of bosses that are mind blowing.
    + There is only 3 chapters (sort of 4) where your doing side quests and they are voice acted.
    + Graphics are great though some blurry textures here and there. Overall it's stunning.
    + Animation is fantastic and there is so many story cut scenes that look great.
    + Certain big moments have much more emotional impact than the PS1.
    + Maybe the best action combat in an JRPG to date.
    + I'd love to see the OST for this game as there is so many different great songs in this game.
    - There are times where it feels unfair when your spells keep getting interrupted.
    = If your unhappy that it isn't turn based, well I hate to break it to you but the only mainline FF games to be turn based are 1, 2, 3 and 10. If your still unhappy that the remake isn't the exact same game as the original but prettier, well the remake doesn't replace the original and both are worth replaying multiple times in the future, more so because of the differences.    … Expand
  62. Kedanza
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Almost Perfect Remake!

    The Ending may be a bit disappointing and different as some expected but the rest is really great.

    Do your thing Square! After this Game i can't wait to see how the next Game will be like!
  63. Arcius
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    10/10 - Fun and Challenging

    Music: Fans of the series will enjoy a fresh take on the classic Final Fantasy themes. Gameplay: The combat system is one of a kind and beautiful to watch. Story: The story is immersive and interesting. Relates to a lot of problems we see in society today. You will really enjoy the character development and each persons story. Graphics: The graphics in    10/10 - Fun and Challenging

    Music: Fans of the series will enjoy a fresh take on the classic Final Fantasy themes.
    Gameplay: The combat system is one of a kind and beautiful to watch.
    Story: The story is immersive and interesting. Relates to a lot of problems we see in society today. You will really enjoy the character development and each persons story.
    Graphics: The graphics in this game are so good you'll be left wishing you had a photo mode.    … Expand
  64. seraphsfist
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I bought and played the original to death back in the 90s, it's my favourite game of all time and while the remake could never have been as great, it is a brillant piece of fan service and a good game in its own right. Don't let the negative reviews put you off, they're just assblasted review bombs because of the "ghosts", which are nothing more than a plot device that frees us from theI bought and played the original to death back in the 90s, it's my favourite game of all time and while the remake could never have been as great, it is a brillant piece of fan service and a good game in its own right. Don't let the negative reviews put you off, they're just assblasted review bombs because of the "ghosts", which are nothing more than a plot device that frees us from the fate of the original game (i.e. we will be able to save Aerith amongst other things). I've rated this a 10 to offset the review bombing idiots. This isn't perfect, but it's more than good enough and my only complaint is having to wait for the next 2 parts.… Expand
  65. bosscroix
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow really wow i just finished the game. easily the best jrpg this year. since i played the original. i can say that i understand what the ending scene was. since im hoping for new content im very happy with it. cant wait for the sequel!… Expand
  66. QuantumGoats
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    This game is an absolute wonder to play from seasoned vetrans to new comers to the series. Square have done an amazing job reworking the ATB system to make the combat some much more exciting minute by minute while also retaining the stratigic feel of the original.

    The story follows the original while fleshing out the characters significanlty, however during my time playing i did feel    This game is an absolute wonder to play from seasoned vetrans to new comers to the series. Square have done an amazing job reworking the ATB system to make the combat some much more exciting minute by minute while also retaining the stratigic feel of the original.

    The story follows the original while fleshing out the characters significanlty, however during my time playing i did feel that some of the side quest particularlly tedious and there is some noticable padding compared to the original.

    overall the game is extremely well polished and i will be looking forward to the parts to come.    … Expand
  67. sdfsdfaid
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ohne fine Game to Play. Very atmosphärisch. Animation Grande. Reminds of FF7.… Expand
  68. KOROEGG
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I thought it was a turnbased RPG at first (it isn't) but then I played thinking I wasn't going to enjoy it. Then I played and realized that it was a different type of RPG because I'm stupid
  69. Topgunsm
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    People who are bringing this game down with 0 ratings need to be removed from the site. No game is a 0. If a game boots to the home screen and then loads you into the game its a 1 regardless of content. This game is an 8/10 as a final fantasy entry and then brought up to a 9 from the nostalgia of the original.
  70. JeanGruneau
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Das Spiel ist fantastisch (english version below). Wer hätte gedacht, dass Square so viel Liebe und so viel Detail in ein so tristes Areal wie Midgar stecken kann? Ja, es gibt Längen und ich war froh, aus dem ein oder anderen Tunnel endlich herauszukommen. Aber das war auch im Original der Fall. Ewig lange Wiesen mit ständigen Zufallskämpfen. Also worüber reden wir? Und die NebenmissionenDas Spiel ist fantastisch (english version below). Wer hätte gedacht, dass Square so viel Liebe und so viel Detail in ein so tristes Areal wie Midgar stecken kann? Ja, es gibt Längen und ich war froh, aus dem ein oder anderen Tunnel endlich herauszukommen. Aber das war auch im Original der Fall. Ewig lange Wiesen mit ständigen Zufallskämpfen. Also worüber reden wir? Und die Nebenmissionen sind uninspiriert und weit von einem KotoR entfernt. Dafür freue ich mich über jeden Schritt mit meinen geliebten Charakteren. Es stört mich also nicht. Im Gegenteil. Danke, Square!

    This game is absolutely amazing. Yes, some parts seem to be too long, but they also did in the original (remember walking through green continents without details and fighting random encounters every few steps?). And I just love walking around with my beloved characters no matter if its a dirty tunnel or a (really) beautiful slum. Thanks Square, you did an amazing job!    … Expand
  71. Magnablaze
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lets start from the beginning.
    The combat is amazing and really a crazy good mix between action and turn based. It also is challenging in some places and u get better at it over time.
    The music is the best you can find in a game out there. Seriously from town themes to boss themes it has everything u possibly want.
    The visuals are astounding and i dare say some of the best, if not the best we have seen(excluding some minor pixelations and bugs found by some people, myself included on rare occasions).
    Now to the story and characters. The characters are really well executed both on a voice-acting standpoint and a development standpoint and i found myself really caring for them.
    The ENDING which a lot of people hate because they dont understand is quite simple actually. They defeat the fate,aka og plotline and that way they open up possibilities for new things in the next installments. We cant be sure if biggs is alive or if zack is alive because we have no clear context. I think zack is dead cause if he is alive we wouldnt have this story to begin with, and also i think biggs is alive in an alternate timeline and is shown so we can understand the meaning of beating fate.

    All in all i think up until the fate boss fight the game is a clear 10/10. i personally like the ending so i give the overall game a 10/10 but i can see how this ending left some people wondering. But not the extreme so they give it like a 5 or below, thats unaxeptable and totally biased. Also lets get this straight. A remake is the same core game done differently so they didnt "false advertise". If they would call it Final Fantasy VII or Final Fantasy VII Remaster then i would agree. But they didnt. I myself never played the original but i have some knowledge on the characters and knew about zack etc. So as a new player knowing the basis of the originals plot line i was pleasantly surprised and cant see how someone would be mad at this masterpiece. 10/10    … Expand
  72. Bonogue
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The perfect Final fantasy experience!
    The character, the story and the graphics are all amazing
  73. Jaymoe_15
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Enjoyed the game! Excited to see more ahead. Interesting how they are steering this ship differently.

    I understand the hate from some fanbase. But imo it could be boring reliving the memory of the game but with souped up graphics knowing what will happen next in turn of events. Being a completely unknown journey would be kinda playing the game again for the first time, but with our    Enjoyed the game! Excited to see more ahead. Interesting how they are steering this ship differently.

    I understand the hate from some fanbase. But imo it could be boring reliving the memory of the game but with souped up graphics knowing what will happen next in turn of events.

    Being a completely unknown journey would be kinda playing the game again for the first time, but with our favourite characters. Best Barret victory fanfare singing voice****

    Let the haters hate.    … Expand
  74. AMoron
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    Close to perfect. Incredible depiction of the original characters, best musical score of this generation and hits most of the story beats from the original.

    Occasional camera issues and aerial battle is a let down.

    Controversial ending, but provides a set up for new and interesting expansions unrestrained by the original game.
  75. Mezzeruk
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A top draw ground up remake that is Square Enix best and most consistent work this gen. It's not only a remake it's choice and depth... production values elavate it to the highest levels on PS4. I own all FF games and this remake is way over my expectations.
  76. qfettes
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The one thing I agree with in the negative reviews is that "reimagining" would be more appropriate than remake. If you wanted a 1:1 remake of the original game with turn based combat and an identical script, then buy the original on steam and download some higher resolution mods. SE was very clear about what this game is. Every long-time final fantasy fan knows to ignore the 'real-fans'The one thing I agree with in the negative reviews is that "reimagining" would be more appropriate than remake. If you wanted a 1:1 remake of the original game with turn based combat and an identical script, then buy the original on steam and download some higher resolution mods. SE was very clear about what this game is. Every long-time final fantasy fan knows to ignore the 'real-fans' right after release. They'll always hate anything that isn't identical to their favorites.

    All that aside, it feels familiar to the aource, the stuff they added fleshes out the world in meaningful/interesting ways, the combat is a amazing step forward and meshes real time/turn based combat together in a really great way. The attention to detail and love that went into this game makes it a must buy.    … Expand
  77. jasquare
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    FFVIIR is an amazing remake of the original. Such a fresh look and it expands Midgar story with so much content.
  78. Mystogan2
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Im speechless if your fan you will love it , the cutscenes are amazing , the voice acting is great, wow wow , a must buy !!!! The combat hella fun !!! Done And done go buy it now
  79. terryw3316
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Brilliant gameplay, graphics and audio. Expanding on characters we all know and love as well as those who we know little about. Would recommend.
  80. StrangrBoy95
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    El juego es impresionante, el sistema de batalla, la historia, las escenas y los escenarios junto con el modelado de los personajes es impresionante y goza de una calidad nunca antes vista en el mundo de ños videojuegos.
  81. Vddr131
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Incredible graphics, battle system, story and music. Graphically some of texture issues - which are far few in between - are unfortunate, but one has to sympathize and ultimately praise Square for its sheer ambition, the investment in man power to deliver the absurd levels of graphical detail, (that also runs on an OG PS4 no less) and the fact that ultimately, 99% of the time, this game isIncredible graphics, battle system, story and music. Graphically some of texture issues - which are far few in between - are unfortunate, but one has to sympathize and ultimately praise Square for its sheer ambition, the investment in man power to deliver the absurd levels of graphical detail, (that also runs on an OG PS4 no less) and the fact that ultimately, 99% of the time, this game is visually one of the greatest achievements in video game history. The vocal minority will rip on the ending, (which is understandable and everyone will have an opinion) but for the rest playing through this is pure video game bliss.… Expand
  82. Braniegk
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Once finished I can say it's a perfect mix, respect for the original and probably a new beginning. I love it.… Expand
  83. Lyu_1992
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This game is set in that midgar, and is a work that deeply describes the back story the people of Avalanche and slums.

    Regarding the degree of freedom is less than Final Fantasy 15. However, there is more freedom than Final Fantasy 13. I personally felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was arranged in the style of Final Fantasy 10. Regarding the battle system is an evolutionary ATB system of    This game is set in that midgar, and is a work that deeply describes the back story the people of Avalanche and slums.

    Regarding the degree of freedom is less than Final Fantasy 15.
    However, there is more freedom than Final Fantasy 13.


    I personally felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was arranged in the style of Final Fantasy 10.
    Regarding the battle system is an evolutionary ATB system of Parasite Eve, rather than Final Fantasy 15 and Kingdom Hearts.

    I felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was an item for original fans.

    I want to recommend playing the game after clear the original Final Fantasy 7, which is not recommended for the first experience of the FF series.

    Apart from the freedom of exploration and the fact that a part1, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a great remake.    … Expand
  84. seito10
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Most faithful remake I ever played. I loved each part of it. It made me giggle to see the little nods and reimagination of things. The little additions makes sense and not just padding. The ending isn't bad but just felt like an OVA of an anime without changing a lot of stuff. Lots of time this game made me cry. This is absolutely beautiful. Part 2 soon please square!.
  85. Jonyps
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Un Muy Buen Juego !!! Graficos y ambientación espectaculares!!! La jugabilidad está muy Bien .
    La historia impecable . Me ha sorprendido muy Gratamente lo mejor de este 2020 !!!! Muy recomendado , yo en mi caso lo he adquirido en versión digital.
  86. yaqubian
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    When I had dreamt of a FF7 remake, this is mostly it, at least for part 1. The gameplay is amazing, the visuals, backgrounds and characters are amazing, and the story is mostly amazing, all that to me is a 9 out of 10, but I have some gripes with the game...

    Major gripes: - Changes to the already perfect music, with the new renditions often being in different styles with parts removed    When I had dreamt of a FF7 remake, this is mostly it, at least for part 1. The gameplay is amazing, the visuals, backgrounds and characters are amazing, and the story is mostly amazing, all that to me is a 9 out of 10, but I have some gripes with the game...

    Major gripes:
    - Changes to the already perfect music, with the new renditions often being in different styles with parts removed and added that just don't sound nearly as good, nor do they fit, and anytime I heard the beginning of one of the classic songs, I would get pissed shortly after because of the changes made in it. There are some exceptions, but at least let me choose between the old song renditions and the remake renditions, with any new songs added still in both modes.

    -Time/whisper story aspect, I won't go into further detail so I don't spoil, but this isn't Kingdom Hearts, don't make it like Kingdom Hearts...

    Minor Gripes:
    - Sephiroth is less menacing because of the changes

    - English voices don't fit most characters, nor do I think they were acted well (sorry, some needed better direction), but I switched to Japanese and that solved all problems

    - Farming experience is way too easy at chapter 9+, too much of a breeze and we're only on part 1

    - Lots of open areas, and areas added, but lack of treasure, I'm mostly talking before chapter 9, and I'm not asking for insane rewards, or anything I just want to feel rewarded for exploring, not walk several minutes off the path only to get nothing, FF7 felt much better with that

    I did list a lot of gripes, but everything else really did make up for it, the combat and boss fights especially, and there is honestly no way to accurately express how much the original FF7 has impacted my life, its such a perfect experience and this remake hits very, very close, with some parts being even better and just being able to play Cloud in this way is a dream come true, so thank you, I greatly look forward to the rest if I'm still alive that is (3-6 yrs is a long time, also please remake FF8 after :))    … Expand
  87. MichalisRbw
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I've played the original game once through in 2016 really enjoyed it. Playing it now really gives me another perspective of the game and the storytelling is so much more rich and makes me want to invest soooooo much time in it. Love the combat system but also the enriched character development which is further explored in the well implemented side missions. Definitely going for theI've played the original game once through in 2016 really enjoyed it. Playing it now really gives me another perspective of the game and the storytelling is so much more rich and makes me want to invest soooooo much time in it. Love the combat system but also the enriched character development which is further explored in the well implemented side missions. Definitely going for the platinum on this one… Expand
  88. Lucion
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    First of to adress all the 0 Scores. I informed myself beforehand si did know that this was going to be midgar only, i did know it wasnt ff7 with polished graphics and i had no lags or input delays or whatever people are complaining about.

    The story and world gets alot of love, so do the characters. The overall changes feel well made and i went from fanboying to fangirling within the    First of to adress all the 0 Scores. I informed myself beforehand si did know that this was going to be midgar only, i did know it wasnt ff7 with polished graphics and i had no lags or input delays or whatever people are complaining about.

    The story and world gets alot of love, so do the characters. The overall changes feel well made and i went from fanboying to fangirling within the first 10 hours of play, i love it. The game is somewhat difficult but absolutely doable with a little focus (even after a very long session)

    Only point deduction is for the many awkward "walk slow" moments. I dont mind the panorama moments, i enjoy them but i dont like being stalled en routes ive already traversed 20 times. This and some other minor things that i feel are clunkier then they need be.

    Edit: I just finished the game in 36 hours, i did most of the quests but not all, i didnt play it in hard mode so there is more content.

    The ending has me conflicted like many others but instead of saying its a bad game because they didnt do what i wanted, i will accept a good game as a good game and wait for the next.    … Expand
  89. PyP0
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    As a FF7 fan (the best game I've ever played) I can say that this is the best I've played in years.
  90. Leo_1
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    What I m most surprised about with most ratings that give a 0 for this game is that the so called die hard fans of the Og ff7 are disappointed this game only covers 10% of the original story. And my question is this: How can you be a so called "die hard fan of FF7" and not know the first thing everybody knew about this remake from day 1?
  91. Kill__kakeru
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almostFantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almost unnecessary filler section (return to the sewers) this game is unbelievably good. Truly an emotional experience, especially for those so heavily effected and invested in these characters and the original game.… Expand
  92. WholeWheat
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Before this game released, I was a huge skeptic and naysayer. I thought there was no way you could squeeze a full length game into what was essentially just the prologue of the original and not have the pacing butchered one way or the other. I thought the action combat would water down the RPG elements of the game (like it did in FFXV). But I gotta hand it to them, Square Enix reallyBefore this game released, I was a huge skeptic and naysayer. I thought there was no way you could squeeze a full length game into what was essentially just the prologue of the original and not have the pacing butchered one way or the other. I thought the action combat would water down the RPG elements of the game (like it did in FFXV). But I gotta hand it to them, Square Enix really blew my socks off. The expanded story elements, the deeper character development, and yes even the sprinkled in side quests all made for a far richer experience than I thought was possible. I admit I was wrong, and a closer inspection of Cloud and the gang’s time in Midgar absolutely warranted the closer inspection. But in the end Square Enix always finds a way to disappoint, and the last act of the game just unfortunately gets too carried away with itself. And for me it did sour the overall experience. I’m glad I did experience the game myself though, after almost passing on it completely. It’s still an amazing game, and something I will certainly replay a few times. But even after winning me over completely, I once again feel skeptical about how the rest of the game will be handled.… Expand
  93. Ashgitt
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    For me playing this game was so emotional, after playing then original when I was only 11 years old. They have created a masterpiece and done an amazing job, yes changed pieces but I'm excited in what's to come. This is the game of the generation for me. Thanks square x
  94. caio10brasil
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    To begin with, it's just incredible that this game is real and Square Enix has put so much love here. Combat 10/10, Music 10/10, Characters 10/10, Graphics 10/10, Story 9/10, sometimes the pace is not just there yet and some few sidequests were lazy thought. In general, as the original, the remake is also one of the best games ever made.
  95. MrMichaelMoreno
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever! I have the same wonder, amazement, happiness and joy like I had playing the original one back 20+ years.
  96. yiyhjdhjd
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    the graphics, music, gameplay, and voice acting great,
    very good game with a lot of replay value
  97. eustazyone
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Oh man it was a journey, a long one but worth it. Game is a marvel, in every aspect I adore it. Love battle style, heroes, story but my most beloved part is music which outstanding it's like best Hollywood, opera, choir music in one. It is artistic masterpiece. What a game!
  98. TangoFan
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Um grupo de “terroristas” Socialistas se reúnem para destruir uma mega corporação que está destruindo o planeta. Ancaps e Neo-Liberais não vão gostar desse jogo.

    História - 9
    Gráficos - 10
    Música - 9
    Gameplay -10
  99. Altasar84
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    As a Final Fantasy game - best release in last 10 years
    As a Final Fantasy VII remake - it's just awesome. Whole new experience.
    Of course they will not do exact copy/paste from FF7 material and just improve graphics because that would not be playable - in my opinion.
    I only played 5.0h so far and I love every single peace of the game.
  100. Firefistace117
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    All i can say is WOW! They did it guys they actually made a fantastic remake of the original with tons of new content and The gameplay Is a hybrid of Action and turnbased (and its the best combat in any FF game imho) and the Characters are just so fleshed out compared to the original which was legendary! This is a MUST BUY for any FF fan,They nailed this game my only complaints is theAll i can say is WOW! They did it guys they actually made a fantastic remake of the original with tons of new content and The gameplay Is a hybrid of Action and turnbased (and its the best combat in any FF game imho) and the Characters are just so fleshed out compared to the original which was legendary! This is a MUST BUY for any FF fan,They nailed this game my only complaints is the textures can seem a lil off in some areas and That we gotta wait for Part 2. Either way im Hands down buying Part 2 day 1!… Expand
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Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 10 out of 126
  3. Negative: 0 out of 126
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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