Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. devchaos
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    The game has gorgeous models and effects. The story awesome too. I love this game.
  2. SolidSnake1231
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Not only is this probably one the best Action games but also it's probably one of the best remakes ever made as well the combat is probably one best systems I played every characters have unique play styles so they have they their strengths and weaknesses where you have to utilize in your favor.The story and characters are the best version's of the character's ever represented in anythingNot only is this probably one the best Action games but also it's probably one of the best remakes ever made as well the combat is probably one best systems I played every characters have unique play styles so they have they their strengths and weaknesses where you have to utilize in your favor.The story and characters are the best version's of the character's ever represented in anything before and story and really respectful to the original with so many nods that it'll make all the fans chuckles with glee. As for the length or content? Average play time is 30-40 hours if your trying to complete I'd say 90-100 hours and I think it's worth completing in this case because seeing the all the content seems worth plus Hard mode changes the game so much that it makes you rethink on how to approach all the enemies and boss fight also this game probably has the best boss fight in any game I've ever played the all have a unique strategy to them, they feel challenging, intense plus the music in this game is absolutely amazing please if have a PS4 go out and buy this. This isn't just a Final Fantasy game for fan's its a Final Fantasy game for everyone whether you like the genre or not you'll find value in it.… Expand
  3. geo333
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    This is the third game I play it's a little different from the last FF game I played which is action-turn-based which I liked. The story, however, is alright because I like final fantasy x story better. Overall the game is fun to play
  4. Leandro_MRE
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    The Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the best games i have played in the PS5, though it is a PS4 title. Its soundtrack, improved upon the original, is a masterpiece. The story is great except for the final act of Chapter 18, which, in my opinion, is a little bit disjuncted. Chapter 11 is unnecessary. The gameplay also improved upon previous FF titles and, in my opinion, is the best inThe Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the best games i have played in the PS5, though it is a PS4 title. Its soundtrack, improved upon the original, is a masterpiece. The story is great except for the final act of Chapter 18, which, in my opinion, is a little bit disjuncted. Chapter 11 is unnecessary. The gameplay also improved upon previous FF titles and, in my opinion, is the best in the series. However, the HARD mode is too punishing to a point it is pointless. PS4 trophies are sometimes boring. For these reasons, i subtratected 1.0 from a possible 10, considering the the whole story is not there too. But the game is full of great moments, and they are more than one reason to play it.… Expand
  5. SuperDuck23
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    As this is my first experience with the Final Fantasy series, I had zero expectations going in. I found this game to be an intriguing first part that is delightful when the all the pieces gel. The characters are great and for the most part the story is engaging - although I admit it lost me in the last chapter. I suppose the next instalment will answer some of my questions. While the gameAs this is my first experience with the Final Fantasy series, I had zero expectations going in. I found this game to be an intriguing first part that is delightful when the all the pieces gel. The characters are great and for the most part the story is engaging - although I admit it lost me in the last chapter. I suppose the next instalment will answer some of my questions. While the game is a slow burn and some of the side missions feel unnecessary, I was never bored and couldn't wait to see where the game was headed. My biggest criticism would be the repetitive nature of the combat and some of the checkpoints towards the later stages in the game. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Final Fantasy VII Remake and will surely be playing Part 2 when it comes out.… Expand
  6. rnpena
    May 16, 2022
    10
    It’s importante understand, that it’s nota the same game as before, it’s a new propose, and I think this is wonderful. Some people need to open their mind for a new perspective that if you look to the right side, you will see that is a great game, the best of “new final fantasies” since PS3.
  7. jdidangel7
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Not sure about the ending but the journey there was everything I hoped for!
  8. truenorman
    May 3, 2021
    8
    Un buen remake, con buen sistema de combate y desarrollo de personajes, que se ve un poco lastrado por algunas fases sin profundidad y con mecánicas desfasadas. Aún así, un must have.
  9. DeltaPeng
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some spoilers ahead.
    Final Fantasy 7 is among my favorite RPGs, and so I had high hopes for this remake, albeit I was cautiously optimistic. I'll say FF7: Re overall is a success and a fun game to play at least once. The graphics are stellar, and the real time battle system was a lot better than I thought it'd be, adding strategic elements (in the form of limiting how many actions can be performed at a time). The weapon customization/leveling was a good idea, and enables old weapons to still be useful late game. The music is nicely remixed with nods to the original, yet also being modern. I like how all the fighters (except barrett) play and enjoyed switching between them.

    I had hoped it would extend beyond just Midgar, but it makes sense that making the world map would be a huge feat and would lend itself better to the next installment. The main gripes I (and other people have) is probably the pacing. They extended the Midgar section to make this into a full length game, which, while it is awesome seeing the nods to nostalgia, and certain aspects of expanding the story (i.e. Jessie's side mission, seeing Tifa's life in sector 7 a bit more), the cutscenes help flesh the characters and their personalities more. Other parts are extended too long to make it less fun / enjoyable than the original. Examples, the bike scenes were annoying, the first bike boss had too much HP and him being in the game seems out of place. The whispers, I'm mixed on. I don't see a consistent connection with them yet. There are a number of scenes that ruin the pacing by being too long, aka the long walk away from the first bombing, aeris and cloud's underground venture w the robot arms, train graveyard. The biggest story pacing gripe is learning of the potential plan to drop the plate, but the tension is killed because it takes way too long from learning of the plan to actually seeing it happen. The party is just like "that'd be really bad, we need to get their asap" but then mosey everywhere but to the danger point.

    Aside from that, certain boss battles were a major PAIN to get through. Seriously, the balancing or something was way off, or perhaps there was some secret strategy to winning, but if so it wasn't apparent at all. Examples being the house (glad it made an appearance, but cloud dealing 10 damage and being unable to combo cause his sword kept balancing off was...dumb and frustrating). The large robot boss when trying to leave shinra hq, annoyingly high hp and killer laser attacks. Another gripe is many of these bosses had multi parts. That can be used clever with good design (in some cases like w the behemoth), but per the big robo boss, the wheels had waaay too much hp, plus destroying one didn't do anything as far as I could tell. So, what is the point? There is none other than being distracting. The bike escape boss was annoying and took me like 6-7 tries, I almost rage quit the game bc it was so annoying.

    So, overall a good experience, but it's not a masterpiece imo due to the pacing problems, particularly the annoying bosses, and loses some replayability too bc of that. The new game + seems fun, and I'm glad they majorly bumped exp and materia growth during it. It's not very practical, playing hard mode in that it prevents you from using items (it seems, albeit I haven't tried it much). The game had good and touching moments, and visually it looked great, loved seeing nods to the original and the times when they did meaningfully expand the story. I tried to go in w low expectations so I could enjoy it, so it was better than I expected to be. Well made, and fun and worth a playthrough. I appreciate that most of the standard combat was fun, and felt challenging (with difficulty that 'felt' fair), minus those few exceptions for bosses that made me rage.

    I think letting some chars live was eh in that it ruins the emotional impact the original had. Maybe one, but two and not my fav? That's rough. Aside from that, hmmm. Maybe some of the materia could've had a lower limit to level up (just so they could've been used more in the initial run through). Written in hopes that the second game fixes those two issues.    … Expand
  10. JWalker117
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Just recently i played the original Final Fantasy 7 before diving into the remake, i was thoroughly impressed by how fun it was and how sympathetic and relatable these characters are, and then the Remake arrived, and i loved it, its expansion and differences made me appreciate the original even more because its clear just how much the people behind Remake care about its characters and itsJust recently i played the original Final Fantasy 7 before diving into the remake, i was thoroughly impressed by how fun it was and how sympathetic and relatable these characters are, and then the Remake arrived, and i loved it, its expansion and differences made me appreciate the original even more because its clear just how much the people behind Remake care about its characters and its story and they believe in them.
    I know there's people that dont like the ending and what it implies, but you know what, im ALL IN for something new and exciting.
    Let's **** mosey babyyyyyy    … Expand
  11. Jonny5784
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    As a massive fan of the original on the ps1 I loved this game from start to finish, all the things that I was worried about changing I ended of liking, the game it quite different from the original visit to Midgar but nothing that I feel makes it worse of an experience, it actually creates a lot more of a backstory for some of the characters, I really like the graphics and gameplaybattleAs a massive fan of the original on the ps1 I loved this game from start to finish, all the things that I was worried about changing I ended of liking, the game it quite different from the original visit to Midgar but nothing that I feel makes it worse of an experience, it actually creates a lot more of a backstory for some of the characters, I really like the graphics and gameplaybattle system and hope the stick with this style for the two upcoming parts of the trilogy, overall all I feel the game was great and one I recommend to any final fantasy fan especially if you liked 7.… Expand
  12. quantexyq
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    this is one of the games that hit every spot for me, the story/character/music/game play/graphics, it really is perfect in every way.
  13. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Final Fantasy VII remake has the unenviable task of trying to live up to the critically acclaimed original that is now 23 years old. The development team certainly had a huge challenge before them. Tackling such a beloved title brings with it many expectations.

    The developers must have had their own expectations because much of the work that had been done early on by an external studio    Final Fantasy VII remake has the unenviable task of trying to live up to the critically acclaimed original that is now 23 years old. The development team certainly had a huge challenge before them. Tackling such a beloved title brings with it many expectations.

    The developers must have had their own expectations because much of the work that had been done early on by an external studio had to be scrapped. Development was moved in-house. This included a change from the Luminous engine to Unreal 4.

    In the lead up to release many fans (myself included) were worried about the proposed episodic nature of the project. In addition, the departure from the turn-based combat of the original also worried me as I hadn't really enjoyed FFXIII.

    The end result then is a surprising result. What we have is a much deeper look at the city of Midgar. What once was a 5 hour opening in the original has been expanded across 40+ hours of meaningful content.

    It goes without saying that the upgrade in graphical fidelity is striking. Character models especially look fantastic. However, some environments have some lackluster low-resolution textures that can be a bit jarring next to these high fidelity models.

    Beyond the said graphical overhaul? The biggest draw here is the characters. As was the case in the original you have a memorable cast of characters. Those you thought you knew before, have a lot more nuance here. The portrayal of these characters is supported by an excellent cast of voice actors. More surprising is how characters that were a mere afterthought in the original are fully developed in this remake. Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie are all great characters that each get their time to shine. You also get a number of fresh ancillary NPC's like Marle in the sector 7 slums that make this feel like a real-world these characters inhabit rather than just a theme park.

    The combat feels like a blend of the turn-based original and more hybrid action RPGs of today. Each character can have various abilities that can be learned via weapons or from Materia. Tactical mode pauses the action slightly giving you that more traditional feel from the original. Enemies are relentless and seem to aggro the currently active party member. This means you need to switch between characters regularly. This becomes especially useful during boss fights. That isn't to say that it's not without issue. Sometimes the camera can be inconsistent and due to the enemy density at times? It can be hard to get your footing again if you lose a character or two.

    The materia system returns here and it is just as fun and satisfying as it was in the original. You can employ some clever pairings of Materia to come out on top. Or unleash a number of fantastic summons.

    I know that some would rather have had the main game and feel Square Enix took a shortcut. But the game I have played shows a passion and care for these characters and this world. I say that as someone that was and still is a bit concerned about the episodic nature. How many installments will there be? How long will Square take to finish the whole journey?

    Some have said Square lied. I feel Square had been pretty transparent about their plans for an episodic release. It even says on the back of the box that the game covers up to the party's escape from Midgar.

    Should you finish the game? There is a hard mode that removes the ability to use items and really makes things a challenge. I am still going for the platinum.

    Finally I would just say that the story does take a bit of a turn. I can't go into too much detail without giving spoilers. But I think if you go into this with an open mind? You may be pleasantly surprised. I didn't think I would ever say this about a remake of FFVII but I really have no idea where they are going next. That unknown is worrying due to Nomura's writing and but at the same time? That unknown is also exciting.    … Expand
  14. VTL
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Gran remake, buena reinvencion y muy buena adaptacion de gameplay... peeero sinceramente... no es un Final Fantasy... esto es pasillero a matar y espero que en la segunda parte sea más RPG y menos Hack&Slash. Ahun así yo que para mi el FF7 es la meca de los RPG (junto con Chrono Trigger y FFX), considero que han hecho un trabajo genial.
  15. agent13
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    final fantasy 7 remake is the first ff game that I've ever played and it is surely one of top 10 ps4 exclusives it's story is really good and it's graphics are amazing. ff7 remake has a lot of exciting and creative boss fights I've rarely seen a game with this much boss fights but despite that the game doesn't have enough variety and sometimes it feels too long and repetitive the fightingfinal fantasy 7 remake is the first ff game that I've ever played and it is surely one of top 10 ps4 exclusives it's story is really good and it's graphics are amazing. ff7 remake has a lot of exciting and creative boss fights I've rarely seen a game with this much boss fights but despite that the game doesn't have enough variety and sometimes it feels too long and repetitive the fighting system is also generic and the difficulty settings are not balanced normal is very hard and easy is tooooo easy. with all that said, I can't wait for the sequel I hope they add more variety and more different environments to the sequel and no more sewer levels please!… Expand
  16. Mubher
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best action-rpg combat hands down. The world and characters are crafted with care. The remake lived up to the hype.
  17. Rstiles7
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Let me start off by sayin that I have never played Final Fantasy VII and know practically nothing about it either. This review is coming from the perspective of someone who is completely new to this game's world and characters, so I cannot say anything for the original game. But what I can say is that the remake is truly a fantastic game.

    The aspect of this game I enjoyed the most was    Let me start off by sayin that I have never played Final Fantasy VII and know practically nothing about it either. This review is coming from the perspective of someone who is completely new to this game's world and characters, so I cannot say anything for the original game. But what I can say is that the remake is truly a fantastic game.

    The aspect of this game I enjoyed the most was the combat, and man was it awesome. The game gives you four different characters to control, all of which not only are fun to play as but also feel completely different from each other. Also, switching between characters during combat is not only seamless but helps to add another layer of strategy to the battles. In terms of the boss battles, there is a huge variety with some being a great challenge and others providing a wonderful spectacle. I won't name any bosses to avoid spoilers, but just know that some of the endgame bosses are truly exhilarating. Finally, the wide variety of special moves and spells the characters could pull off was a great way to mix things up, as certain enemies encouraged the use of these in very strategic ways. All and all, the combat in this game is simply excellent.

    Now I will discuss the story, which is the area of the game I will have to be the most critical. I definitely don't think the story is bad but it's not good either, it's just ok. Most of what occurred felt pretty predictable, and when it wasn't predictable it made very little sense in all the wrong ways. That's not to say it doesn't have its great moments (Chapter 9 was an absolute banger), but they just felt too uncommon. However, I can say that I did like this game's main characters, as they were all likeable and had a strong purpose for being involved in the action. The side characters are a lot weaker, but this game definitely nails the most important ones. To address this game's ending, I don't want to spoil anything, but I am going to say that the everything that happens within it is poorly explained and makes no sense. I don't know what it means for the story of the next game, but I can say that right now it feels rather incoherent. Overall, not a bad story, but far from being one of the best stories I've seen in a JRPG.

    Now that I've discussed the two most important parts of this game, I'd like to address some of its smaller aspects. First off, the side quests, while rather simple, I found myself enjoying the loop of completing them. Maybe it was only because I felt a strong attachment to the world, but I had a great time with the side quests regardless. Speaking of the world, it definitely felt fleshed out within the character department, but I didn't like the way it was designed. It felt too compacted, as if everything was designed like a one-way tunnel, so I was really disappointed the game didn't balance this out with more open and expansive levels. Also, I really didn't appreciate how long it took to kill certain enemies, as they were given far more health than they had any right to which really made fights drag on for too long. Finally, some of the other smaller things I liked included the soundtrack, minigames, and entertaining dialogue.

    Final Fantasy VII Remake is not only a great game, but it's one that really surprised me. I feel like this game is probably more of an 8/10, but given that this is the first time a Final Fantasy game has really impressed me I decided to be generous and give it a 9/10. If you're looking for an enjoyable JRPG with a strong action combat system then this game is one you cannot miss out on. As long as the sequel has a more impressive story and a greater focus on expansive level design, then I think we could be in for a masterpiece. But for right now, I'm so glad I gave this game a try, as it was truly a wonderful experience.    … Expand
  18. Takishima
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The negative reviews on this website and the critics score didn't do justice to the game. The game is perfect, and it exceeded the expectations of all of those who already had very high expectations in every aspect. The gameplay, cutscenes, music, battle system, characters, environment are all top-notch.
    The story is divisive but I heavily support their direction. I don't want to play    The negative reviews on this website and the critics score didn't do justice to the game. The game is perfect, and it exceeded the expectations of all of those who already had very high expectations in every aspect. The gameplay, cutscenes, music, battle system, characters, environment are all top-notch.
    The story is divisive but I heavily support their direction. I don't want to play FFVII OG story with just a 2020 graphics because I played the OG and I would know the story so all the shock value is gone.
    The way they did it is genius so I'd give the game 12/10 if I could.
    For those who disagree, play Crisis Core, watch Advent Children, then go watch the theories on YouTube and then you'd probably understand.    … Expand
  19. Method__Man
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Great game overall. Would be near perfect except for a few things:

    1. Too linear. Yes later games ideally are less, but still 2. FETCH QUESTS. Remove these. No one ever likes this garbage padding 3. Micro cutscenes. We don’t need a micro cutscene every few seconds. It’s annoying 4. Gear and weaponry seem pointless more or less Otherwise the voice acting is superb, visuals superb. Story…    Great game overall. Would be near perfect except for a few things:

    1. Too linear. Yes later games ideally are less, but still 2. FETCH QUESTS. Remove these. No one ever likes this garbage padding
    3. Micro cutscenes. We don’t need a micro cutscene every few seconds. It’s annoying
    4. Gear and weaponry seem pointless more or less Otherwise the voice acting is superb, visuals superb. Story… of course superb

    The best part is how it fills out a LOT of atmosphere and backstory to midgar and avalanche. Some may not like this, but as the most fascinating part of the whole original game, it really needed it.    … Expand
  20. jub412
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    As a huge fan of the Compilation of FFVII, it's safe to say I had high hopes for this game. Thankfully, this game delivered in every way that I could have possibly asked for. The combat, music, graphics, and character models are amazing. The only negatives I could mention are the fact that skyboxes tend to look a bit low-res which can be jarring since most of the rest of the scenery looksAs a huge fan of the Compilation of FFVII, it's safe to say I had high hopes for this game. Thankfully, this game delivered in every way that I could have possibly asked for. The combat, music, graphics, and character models are amazing. The only negatives I could mention are the fact that skyboxes tend to look a bit low-res which can be jarring since most of the rest of the scenery looks so amazing as well as the fact that if this is your first foray into the FFVII universe, you might be incredibly confused by the time it's all said and done.… Expand
  21. pinper
    May 24, 2021
    10
    En 1997 jugué a FF7 con 12 años y fue una experiencia inolvidable. Este FF7R me ha hecho volver a la infancia y al mismo tiempo me ha sorprendido para bien, para MUY BIEN, gracias al fabuloso desarrollo de personajes, añadidos ( el trasfondo de Avalancha, en especial Jessie que es lo mejor del remake), a la maravillosa BSO orquestada, el sistema de combate tremendamente adictivo yEn 1997 jugué a FF7 con 12 años y fue una experiencia inolvidable. Este FF7R me ha hecho volver a la infancia y al mismo tiempo me ha sorprendido para bien, para MUY BIEN, gracias al fabuloso desarrollo de personajes, añadidos ( el trasfondo de Avalancha, en especial Jessie que es lo mejor del remake), a la maravillosa BSO orquestada, el sistema de combate tremendamente adictivo y divertido. Podría continuar, pero ya se ha dicho tantas cosas de este juego que no quiero ser redundante. A algunos los "cambios" no les gustarán, pero es que este juego, si lo has acabado sabes realmente que es una secuela y me parece una genialidad.… Expand
  22. SkyEpic
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    TL;DR
    For those who have PLAYED Final Fantasy or FF7 - Buy.
    For those who have NEVER PLAYED FF7 or any other Final Fantasy game - Buy. Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a great game. Although the story is 1/3 of the original, the developer's decisions of multi-part games are justified if it continues to develop its characters and world-building like in this game. I was skeptical of the    TL;DR
    For those who have PLAYED Final Fantasy or FF7 - Buy.
    For those who have NEVER PLAYED FF7 or any other Final Fantasy game - Buy.

    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a great game. Although the story is 1/3 of the original, the developer's decisions of multi-part games are justified if it continues to develop its characters and world-building like in this game.

    I was skeptical of the game being multi-part but with FF7R, I'm all in on the "episodic" games even though they seem like cash grabs.

    If you're an FF7 fan, this game contains the same charm that the original provided with a few filler content. I recommend buying the game. The combat system stands out the most as it combines the old turn-based and the new style of real-time action. I found myself strategizing more in the first few chapters of FF7R with tactical mode than the entirety of FF15. The game is not turned based which may disappoint some fans but FF7R's combat system is truly a fun experience.

    If you've never played any FF games or the original FF7. I recommend buying the game. The story is easy enough to understand but there are some easter eggs that require some type of knowledge of the FF7 compilation. But don't let that discourage you from experiencing the gameplay.

    FF7R is both for the new and long-time fans. The only real disadvantage is that we may need to wait a few more years in order to fully experience the entire FF7R story.    … Expand
  23. wangweixun
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    I had to watch 3 hours of videos after beating the game to understand what the heck it is telling. Anyway, a good ride overall. The graphic is good at a glance but the details are just not there.
  24. Alex1010500
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Это конечно никакой не ремейк, а так? переосмысление по теме. Но, играется вполне бодро. Из минусов дизайн отдельных локаций можно и получше сделать было, за столько то лет разработки.
  25. jrdnnn
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    Overall, I think the decision to remake FFVII, possibly the most important videogame ever made, has been a huge success in many fronts and has likely brought this timeless story bang up to date with a larger audience than ever. This said, it does feel and play like a tech demo, testing the waters for the bulk of what's to come, and this can sometimes be a bit distracting, despite me reallyOverall, I think the decision to remake FFVII, possibly the most important videogame ever made, has been a huge success in many fronts and has likely brought this timeless story bang up to date with a larger audience than ever. This said, it does feel and play like a tech demo, testing the waters for the bulk of what's to come, and this can sometimes be a bit distracting, despite me really enjoying most of the ~35 hour run time.

    The game is absolutely stunning visually and sonically. I am in awe with how the team recreated, upscaled and enhanced every aspect of the original from characters to iconic bosses/enemies to locations and the general atmosphere of the steampunk city of Midgar. I regularly stopped to marvel at the environments and the fanboy in me swooned at the incredible attention to detail. Battle visuals are stunning, and everything just feel so alive. Wall Market is a particular highlight, in addition to the Shinra Labs and Plate Top from the latter chapters. Everything is so charming and the magic of what made FFVII so special is captured completely. The cheesey dialogue and awkward anime-esque sighing and grunting is occasionally jarring, but to be expected in a dub of a JRPG. In general, the presentation of Cloud, Tifa, Barrett, Aerith and Red XIII as actual companions is really well done, and the villains are as ludicrous and animated as ever.

    The battle system is pretty much the outcome of more than a decade of experimentation from Final Fantasy games. The pseudo-turn based combat from XII, the staggering system from XIII and the overall approach to action gameplay from XV. What I am completely surprised about is how they've integrated all these systems WITH the materia from the original VII and came up trumps. The game is a joy to play, challenging and exciting with real tactical depth, and for the first time the four playable characters are truly on par which older Final Fantasies struggled with. Inevitably, you favour the stronger, more straightforward characters in RPG end-games, but I loved the way the situation of the story naturally fluctuated the team and they were all viable players. Boss battles really shine and the final two bosses of the game really showcase the utility of the system. Weapon progression is fun, taking yet more inspiration for yet another Final Fantasy, this time IX with weapon-specific skills. The materia system is virtually untouched from the near-perfect execution in the original and summons are powerful boss battle-specific abilites that improve upon XV's misfire. There's lots of side stuff to do (colisseums and hard modes) for completionists but ultimately a bit unnecessary.
    What doesn't shine in the game are side quests and every non-story related. Sure, RPGs have boring quests but this takes the biscuit. Everything is drawn out and needlessly dull. Traversal takes a long time, conversations draw on and on, and nothing super interesting comes as a consequence of completing side quests, which is a shame. The game in this respect does not deliver an immersive experience. Considering the Midgar section of FFVII is 8-10 hours maximum originally, extending this out to 30-40 hours was always going to be hard and unfortunately there is a lot of filler between the outstanding story beats from insanely long fetch quests to entire chapters crawling through tedious sewers or warehouses. Everything from the Train Graveyard, however, and especially the last 5 or so chapters are absolutely fantastic.

    Finally, speaking of which, the story. I loved what they've done with the story here if I'm honest. They've ironed out some weird 90s nonsense, gave prominence to all the right characters, highlighted the true weight fo Shinra's actions, and set up for what should be a different, but riveting continuation for part two. This said, the aspects of "destiny" completely new to the new iteration are pretty terrible. I don't see how the game or story merit from it at all, and it comes across very Kingdom Hearts babbly nonsense. This doesn't detract from the core story too much but the prominence in the latter half is a bit bemusing.

    Ultimately, this game is a successful update that out-did my expectations. I was genuinely emotional seeing this game unfold in front of me and despite some weak, boring artificial extensions to the playtime and occasional dodgy new plot elements, this is a heartfelt love letter to FF fans everywhere that I cannot see anyone being truly upset with.    … Expand
  26. Masterprime10
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Graphically, the game has moments where it is quite simply beautiful. The character models for the protagonists are exceptional; equally, the lighting engine brings a cinematic quality that makes certain scenes look pre-rendered, almost photo realistic. The vision of the city of Midgar is artfully realised and stands up to the lofty highs my nostalgia has painted.

    But then we have the    Graphically, the game has moments where it is quite simply beautiful. The character models for the protagonists are exceptional; equally, the lighting engine brings a cinematic quality that makes certain scenes look pre-rendered, almost photo realistic. The vision of the city of Midgar is artfully realised and stands up to the lofty highs my nostalgia has painted.

    But then we have the NPCs and some texture streaming issues. In terms of the former: some NPCs looks like they should be in an open world game from a previous generation - they are woefully wooden and lacking definition. I think the devs really missed an opportunity to create a world full of stylistically coherent NPCs that match the outfits of the protagonists. In fact, the drab and mundane attire of the Midgar’s denizens only serves to highlight how ridiculous the protagonists look: as others have mentioned, it is like the leads are perpetually on their way to cosplay at an anime convention. Had every character dressed in an outlandish and eccentric way, ironically, the world of Midgar would seem more plausible. Final Fantasy XII did this well in Ivalice.

    The texture issues I hope will be resolved in a later patch, but can break moments of beauty.

    One major high point and perhaps the most successful quality of the Remake for me was the music. The remixes and orchestral renditions of the classic songs from Uematsu often spoke to me on an emotional level. The opening cinematic: the camera leaves Areith and zooms out of the Midgar side streets, the main theme rises to a crescendo, as the logo flashes onto the screen. It evokes moments from my childhood. You know what I mean; it is magical.

    Yet the voice acting from all involved is utterly atrocious. Obviously the NPCs are bad, much like their physical selves; but the protagonists are also over acted and misplaced. It never really feels like the actors are talking to each other - perhaps a flaw in the editing. The female characters are whiny and awkward; Baret is loud, bordering on hysterical at times; even Cloud seems to slip into parody in his edgy portrayal some times. It’s a disappointment and I feel more could have been done to reflect the well established personalities of each of the characters.

    While I did enjoy the further insight into the characters through the expanded narrative, I felt that the majority of the ‘new content’ in the Remake was unnecessary filler. Many of the side quests were simple go-here-do-this activities and really didn’t add much, if anything, to building a world that was already established masterfully in the original. Less is more in this sense and I feel that one or two examples of despair in the slums at the hands of Shinra would have sufficed. Yet we are made to do these utterly mundane and tedious tasks again and again in the name of what? It made the story beats sometimes fall flat and lose their impact, a crime the original never committed.

    I found the combat initially enjoyable and loved the fire works, sparks and acrobatics. The action / turn based hybrid was interesting, but it wasn’t without its flaws. First, I found the non-controlled characters fairly useless. It would have been nice for some kind of gambit system or a stronger AI. Second, the combat was very easy and didn’t really require much in the way of strategy. I felt that a lot of the spells were under utilised and less effective then they could have been. Lastly, my personal preference, if the devs were intent on having a live combat system, would be for more button presses to actually correspond to individual strikes - so when I press ‘hit’ the character does the first move in their combo. This is just something I would have enjoyed, however. Overall, combat was flashy but hollow.

    I, personally, didn’t mind the linear nature of the worlds. In fact I though that was okay in term of enabling the devs to provide a curated experience and squeeze as much beauty out of the graphics engine. Still, I found that there were many instances that could have been cut - again, as previously mentioned, the game felt very padded out with filler.

    Ultimately, while I did enjoy aspects of this game, I find it difficult to recommend as an actual ‘Remake’. This, to me, was more of a Reboot or a Retelling. It had some of the charms of the original, but fell short of the mark in many ways. I really feel that it was    … Expand
  27. Saeba
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    It's not a bad game, but i expected more as huge fan boy from the first game. Some parts forces you to slow the pace, HP sponges bosses, the music and new remixes are awful,with mixed felling with the ending and the ghosts is worst addition in the game.
  28. gerry180
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    El juego no esta nada mal el apratado grafico y la nueva forma de juego hace que tenga mucha accion sin dejar de centrarse en la estrategia tal vez falla en que no es un juego completo y por eso del 10->8
  29. plark2
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Best game on PS4!
    Everthing is a love letter made for fans.
    Its a must play

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  30. fearthemost
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The combat system is the best from the new era. It's the perfect balance between action and strategy.
  31. ArshiaGam1ng
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    God damn this game was one big chunky beefy juicy boy and i thoroughly enjoyed platinuming it to squeeze it dry , took me 80 hours. Definitely worth the price , the graphics are some of the best this generation, the combat while janky in air is the perfect mix of old and new and very satisfying to engage in , the music is excellent with remixes of old songs that feel like a blessing toGod damn this game was one big chunky beefy juicy boy and i thoroughly enjoyed platinuming it to squeeze it dry , took me 80 hours. Definitely worth the price , the graphics are some of the best this generation, the combat while janky in air is the perfect mix of old and new and very satisfying to engage in , the music is excellent with remixes of old songs that feel like a blessing to your ears and the story...is fun to play through and watch unfold but a litte drawn out in some places and sephiroth is a little too involved for new players to feel anything about him . The voice acting can be a little awkward at places but there isn't any MAJOR problems with this game , give it a shot if you dont straight up hate jrpgs, i enjoyed it enough to platinum it… Expand
  32. ayslanjpropst
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Everything fits together and additions to the plot have given the game a whole new reason to play.
  33. byemrezeytin
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    10/10 OST - 10/10 Combat Gameplay - Perfect Art design - boring side quests -
  34. LadySephiroth
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The soundtrack this time around was orgasmically good, I'll give the game that. Along with stunning graphics and voice acting to bring the areas to life. However, I miss the open -world exploration of the original. This one seems to point you in one direction and you can only walk that way. I miss being able to go into any house I wanted, talk to people, or go to a different map entirely. "Hmm what's over there on the world map? Ohhh a chocobo Farm!! Am I supposed to be here? Probably not , but let's check it out! " or "Ooh what's that? Fort Condor?" (w. a hidden Phoenix summon). Any attempt to do this in this game will cause an AI to say "Not that way Cloud!" while blocking you off. I was expecting the story to be a little watered down due to that fact that they had to "fill up " a lot of the time in order to create enough content for events happening before Midgar. This caused a lot of quests to feel empty and pointless. I really don't wanna spend an hour looking for a kid's missing cat, or posting posters up on the walls you know? Also the battle system was just ok. I preferred the original wher eI had full control over every character, not just one. The battles we fun back then, and the materia and summons too. Summons are reduced to "simulators' this time around which felt kinda dumb. But I guess they're setting up for the real thing in later installments (hopefully). I did enjoy some of the detailed character story depths on Avalanche members, and on Sephiroth clones, I wish they included more of things like that vs. meaningless side quests. I did enjoy the ending cause know I don't know where the story is going to go , and that EXCITES me. Honestly, a retelling carbon copy of the original would have been boring cause we all already know that story. The original will always be the best. It had heart and soul, plain and simple. It made you cry, laugh, and fall in love with polygons. There will never be a game like the original , but that doesn't mean this remake won't take us on a different, and exciting ride. My heart rests with the 1997 version, but I still enjoy the remake, and will play all the installments to see what happens. All in all , this game is a reboot, not a remake. Can you imagine the possibilities though? Aeris lives, Zack lives, they can have so many cute scenes together , I actually would love to see that. Cloud finally embracing Tifa ? Yes please. And cause I love Sephi, does he become good? Someone else is a new villian? Who knows. I would love to see a happy ending though, since the original , while being so beautiful, was a little sad. Even just listening to the theme song makes be go " so beautiful, but also kinda sad." lol.… Expand
  35. DasBearJuden
    May 17, 2020
    8
    Terrified of where this leads, but ultimately they did Cloud and the gang justice - which i am realizing more and more; is very difficult to do.
  36. Alvz9
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Estupendo gameplay, cómodo y fácil de aprender, muy adictivo superando a otras lógicas A-RPG (como las ya vista en la saga Kingdom Hearts). A nivel gráfico es una maravilla, y a nivel narrativo se arriesga a re-imaginar la primera historia contada en el PSX. Es un juego que no se queda sólo en el "remake", sino que arriesga y propone una nueva perspectiva para abordar esta hermosa historiaEstupendo gameplay, cómodo y fácil de aprender, muy adictivo superando a otras lógicas A-RPG (como las ya vista en la saga Kingdom Hearts). A nivel gráfico es una maravilla, y a nivel narrativo se arriesga a re-imaginar la primera historia contada en el PSX. Es un juego que no se queda sólo en el "remake", sino que arriesga y propone una nueva perspectiva para abordar esta hermosa historia sobre clases sociales, política y ecología. Muy ansioso de esperar su segunda parte en la siguiente generación de consolas.… Expand
  37. PS4GUY1
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Very good game! I love the new direction and narrative reason to go off the original script. Also all the characters got really fleshed out. I really like the side characters this time around. This is a must buy.
  38. Tastet55
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Very solid game. I enjoyed it even though I don’t play games like this usually
  39. AlvaroK95
    Jul 12, 2021
    8
    Juegazo con pocos aspectos negativos, muchas novedades con respecto a la versión de PS1 y una recta final para el recuerdo.
  40. jogarcia
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Excellent!!!
    captivating good story good duration keep making more games like this!!
  41. darkarth
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The love for details, visual quality, battle system, dialogues, voice acting, soundtrack are the best I've ever experienced in this franchise.
  42. VictorHugo2
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    History (10)
    Gameplay (10)
    Rhythm (8)
    Graphics (9)
    Soundtrack (10)
    Difficulty (10)
    Atmosphere (9)
    Gender(9)
    Bugs (10)
    Final Score: 9.4
  43. Naedeslus
    Sep 22, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    Terrific graphics, most of the time.
    Incredible OST with great voice acting. Some of Square Enix’s best work. Great gameplay that combines elements of both ATB and action combat, yet with a classic mode for those that just can’t or don’t like action combat. A great retelling of the Midgar arc with great character development. 20+ hours for the main story. New game + and hard    Pros:
    Terrific graphics, most of the time.
    Incredible OST with great voice acting. Some of Square Enix’s best work.
    Great gameplay that combines elements of both ATB and action combat, yet with a classic mode for those that just can’t or don’t like action combat.
    A great retelling of the Midgar arc with great character development.
    20+ hours for the main story.
    New game + and hard mode unlocks. Gives replayability.

    Cons:
    Some graphical glitches and camera can be a pain in close quarters.
    Some of the plot twists will feel out of place and a very controversial ending.
    Most of the side quests feel like filler.
    Some pacing and padding issues. Not too bad but some of the dungeons go on longer then they should.

    FYI:
    The game feels more like a reboot rather than a remake. This is not a 1:1 retelling of Final Fantasy VII.
    This is the first part of a multi-game series. It only covers Midgar. Square Enix has no idea how long this series will go on for and how long it’ll be until part 2 comes out.
    Might not be for purists of the original. Keep that in mind.

    Do I recommend Final Fantasy VII Remake?

    Yes. Unless you’re a purist because some of the changes will irritate you. Regardless, if you’re a fan of FFVII and open to some changes, or never played it before but like action RPG’s, I fully recommend this game. There are some technical issues with low-quality textures, probably a glitch. Some of the NPC’s look a bit bland as well. The gameplay is very good, arguably their best combat system in years. The music is fantastic and while the story does take a few unexpected twists and turns and not all the new plot twists are as great as the original’s story, we’ll have to see how these new threads resolve themselves.    … Expand
  44. MYSTIC7
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    To be honest I didn't expected this to be good but I was pleasantly surprise by this so yeah i recommend it!
  45. CynicalIdealist
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This was the best game I've ever played. Its full package. Amazing characters, story, game play, music, performances, graphics. I'm blown away by this game.
  46. Faxthtax
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    I would say it stayed true to the original. This is Part one that only takes place in Midgar. Square actually rewrote a more comprehensive Part 1 without straying away from the original story. There were scenes i knew the words to as it unfolded. That much it stays true without ruining it.
    The graphic is insanely good and beautiful. The combat is not as tactical as the classical turnbased    I would say it stayed true to the original. This is Part one that only takes place in Midgar. Square actually rewrote a more comprehensive Part 1 without straying away from the original story. There were scenes i knew the words to as it unfolded. That much it stays true without ruining it.
    The graphic is insanely good and beautiful. The combat is not as tactical as the classical turnbased combat as the original one, it sometime feels messy but it works well never the less.
    The original saga is long and this game covers only about 1/4 of it to roughly put it. There was much they could have done to break aside the main story path, they tossed in some mandatory sidequest that felt..useless.. But the core is the storyline, as the original was, purely story driven.
    All in all, a true to the vein of japanese story telling, character mannerism and (at times) corny episodes (The Honeybee Inn dance off was ultimately gay in every form)
    But it did not dissapoint. I still hold the original version at my #1 spot of all time. Always have, always will.
    I am just not so sure if i want to experience the next chapters and the emotional episode that will take place (players of the original game will know what i am talking about)    … Expand
  47. SabreNic
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Excellent game, worth the wait. The score brought a smile to my face and the combat took a little getting used to. The graphics mostly looked incredible though some places looked a bit mediocre. My biggest complaint would be the summons only choosing to appear when they felt like it or when it was chosen they could be used, not when i needed them.
  48. x3ch0x
    Oct 23, 2020
    9
    I loved the characters, story, music, graphics and combat! My favorite FF game is FF X story vise, and FFXII gameplay vise. This one sits in Between :)
  49. shaggx83
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    After so many years, finally this game came out. I played the original when I was barely a teenager and years later I remember this characters, places and music just like it was last week. What a way to remake a game. Even without the whole story, there are plenty of new things to discover in this more detailed world. Combat was breezy and action-packed. It was a gift and my saviour whileAfter so many years, finally this game came out. I played the original when I was barely a teenager and years later I remember this characters, places and music just like it was last week. What a way to remake a game. Even without the whole story, there are plenty of new things to discover in this more detailed world. Combat was breezy and action-packed. It was a gift and my saviour while under lockdown during the 2020 pandemic!… Expand
  50. Digiclone
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    story: The game takes the start of the original game and expands in an incredible way, bringing depth to Midgar's social and political experience, yes, Final Fantasy is a game that has a very large political weight towards the environment, but still the game focuses on the individuality of the characters and their motivations. We know that Remake will be divided into several parts, thisstory: The game takes the start of the original game and expands in an incredible way, bringing depth to Midgar's social and political experience, yes, Final Fantasy is a game that has a very large political weight towards the environment, but still the game focuses on the individuality of the characters and their motivations. We know that Remake will be divided into several parts, this game was a solid entry presenting everything that comes around while delivering a memorable experience.

    gameplay: the combat manages to make a perfect mix between the turn-based system already known in the old final fantasy with real-time combat. The enemies require different strategies, weapons and spells to be defeated so the game is very dynamic with changing characters and strategies. We also have variation where at times we have bosses where we face 1x1 with a sword instead of using magic and special powers against giant bosses.

    art: despite having a stylized realistic footprint the game has unique and beautiful scenarios and monsters. Everything looks very natural and looks great on the current generation of consoles.

    soundtrack: a strong point, the game managed to produce remixes of the original game's track with different musical genres and other changes that make the experience very rich and epic.    … Expand
  51. lqstuart
    May 9, 2021
    8
    I never played the original FF7 (or any other FF game ever) but it's really hard to find any real faults with this. It's very linear, the soundtrack is entirely too intense for most of the game, and Cloud Strife probably should stop shopping for sweaters in the Mature Women's section at Macy's. Other than that, my only complaints are that a lot of it feels kinda tacked on and pointlessI never played the original FF7 (or any other FF game ever) but it's really hard to find any real faults with this. It's very linear, the soundtrack is entirely too intense for most of the game, and Cloud Strife probably should stop shopping for sweaters in the Mature Women's section at Macy's. Other than that, my only complaints are that a lot of it feels kinda tacked on and pointless (e.g. gearing up character(s) who are absent for most of the game).

    On its own merits, I'd put it pretty much exactly on par with Jedi: Fallen Order. Both are exceptionally polished, great looking, bug-free, and otherwise entirely forgettable games. If you're a FF fanboy/fangirl then I am sure you will absolutely love or hate it for some reason I don't care about.    … Expand
  52. SaintVulcan
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    Music,graphics and battle performance are all top level of the FF series,but they are so concentrate on the story.More freedom elements should be added in the game.
  53. ToshLichev
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    - As someone who had never played a FF game, I'd say this was the perfect entry point for me.
    - Visually the game looks amazing. Specially when you compare it to the original and you see the graphical evolution that has happened in the past 25 years or so. - The gameplay never stopped being fun during the 30 hours I played it. - Although the japanese style of characterisation    Pros:
    - As someone who had never played a FF game, I'd say this was the perfect entry point for me.
    - Visually the game looks amazing. Specially when you compare it to the original and you see the graphical evolution that has happened in the past 25 years or so.
    - The gameplay never stopped being fun during the 30 hours I played it.
    - Although the japanese style of characterisation can feel a bit odd at first, you get used to it pretty quickly and really fall in love with the characters
    - The story offers a mostly great mix of seriousness and goofiness.

    Cons
    - The game has the tendency to drag on in certain sections. The natural flow of the story gets halted multiple times by obvious filler that really wasn't needed considering that the game is pretty long as it is.
    - There are a few levels where the music really gets on your nerves.
    - The platinum trophy forces you to replay the game multiple times which is always a major con in my book
    - The biggest con - at no point do you smash Tifa...

    Overall a really great game that made me interested in the franchise and hyped to try other JRPGs.

    P.S.: Big ups to Sony for the last few months of PS+ games. These are the types of games we expect and deserve as players - not throwaway indie games and B-level flops.    … Expand
  54. TwoBe
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This wasn’t just a game, it was an adventure. This was a beautiful story told in an action and sometimes innocent way that makes you want to know more about the lives of the characters.

    Talking about the technicality of the game, I wasn't a fan of the game mechanics, it was clunky and awkward at times, I prefer something more fluid like Nier: Automata but in all it was ok. The graphics    This wasn’t just a game, it was an adventure. This was a beautiful story told in an action and sometimes innocent way that makes you want to know more about the lives of the characters.

    Talking about the technicality of the game, I wasn't a fan of the game mechanics, it was clunky and awkward at times, I prefer something more fluid like Nier: Automata but in all it was ok. The graphics were good but the music sucked, it sounded like a 30yo game I was expecting something with more quality like Nier but it was ok… The weapon rewarding system was satisfying, it makes you keep experimenting until you find your own style.

    Tifa’s elegant dress was... AMAZING, every time she appeared on screen my jaw was dropping, I thought Aerith’s dress was great but Tifa’s... was a delight to the eye.

    There was a dance scene that was funny but really weird, it felt like it didn't belong there, but besides that the game was a great experience. Definitely a top game to have a good time.    … Expand
  55. Garlands
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Même s'il est un peu trop linéaire et avec des quêtes annexes fedex au possible , le système de combat fonctionne a merveille et la mise en scène défonce . Sans compter les nouvelles musiques bref que du bonheur !
  56. BrenerMatos
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo que já fizeram pro PS4, remake super bem feito, história fantástica. Merecia ter levado o GOTY pois foi muito melhor em todos os aspectos que os concorrentes.
  57. ayorians
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    I have never played an adventure RPG that kept me so hooked, its turn-based combat system is innovative.
  58. Jdank
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game. They took the original and made it so visually beautiful I couldn’t believe it.
  59. giannis2001
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    This is the first FF I finished. To be fair I am not so much keen on the series (just not too much of my type) but this one was just amazing. The characters, story, gameplay, combat system and soundtrack were great. I loved this game a lot and I highly recommend it.
  60. Antp1212
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    By far this and Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2 are my favorite games of all time. Story, combat (Wow), cast, RPG progression, twists & turns, music (Wow) and world building.

    Huge emphasis on combat I have never enjoyed combat more in a video game than I have with this one. Bravo to the father of it. Also casting fire and hearing Cloud whisper “Need a light?” along with “pay attention” when taking    By far this and Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2 are my favorite games of all time. Story, combat (Wow), cast, RPG progression, twists & turns, music (Wow) and world building.

    Huge emphasis on combat I have never enjoyed combat more in a video game than I have with this one. Bravo to the father of it. Also casting fire and hearing Cloud whisper “Need a light?” along with “pay attention” when taking damage were some of the most pleasant and satisfying quotes I have heard in a game as well. And there was plenty more.    … Expand
  61. Volrath316
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Great game overall the graphics are stunning, the battle system in general is the best since FFX and far better than XIII and XV. Materia System is addictive and now you can be able to upgrade your weapon using Sp even if you have a new weapon you can still stick to the old one. Characters are well portrayed and flesh out out even minor characters such as Biggs, Wedge, Jessie. I have aGreat game overall the graphics are stunning, the battle system in general is the best since FFX and far better than XIII and XV. Materia System is addictive and now you can be able to upgrade your weapon using Sp even if you have a new weapon you can still stick to the old one. Characters are well portrayed and flesh out out even minor characters such as Biggs, Wedge, Jessie. I have a mixed feeling in regards with the story the side quests didn’t give me enough reasons to like them they are more like a padding to the game but that’s understandable though the main plot stayed faithful to the original up until the final chapter. And if it wasn’t for that Convoluted ending which reminds me of Nomura KH3 esque It could’ve been a perfect 10/10 nonetheless i will be looking forward to part 2 and this time in regards with the story people who played the OG already know the end and likely it will stay the same but the process of going there remains a mystery will It play out like the OG or not? Either way i will still be looking forward to the next part and FFVIIR Part 1 is a rather game that you must have.… Expand
  62. Nahna
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Minha opinião é de quem nunca jogou o original: Um dos melhores jogos da geração. Gráfico, jogabilidade, trilha sonora, história. Agora é aguardar as continuações.
  63. TheSupremeKing
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is one of the greatest RPG games I ever Played. Gameplay is fun and satisfaction. All characters are amazing and really good. In my opinion this the best game of 2020 !
  64. tobiasbr22
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Magnifico, increíble apartado artístico, Midgar mas impresionante e inmersivo que nunca, se espera con ansias la segunda parte.
  65. DanielTheCritic
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    I'm a big fan of the original Final Fantasy 7 and I think that does elevate a lot of the reviews somewhat. The original characters are captured incredibly ~ better than even Advent Children did. The story is creatively fleshed out to a point where we are much more emotionally attached to the events in Midgar. However, if this wasn't FF7, it would be a considered a weak simplistic RPG.I'm a big fan of the original Final Fantasy 7 and I think that does elevate a lot of the reviews somewhat. The original characters are captured incredibly ~ better than even Advent Children did. The story is creatively fleshed out to a point where we are much more emotionally attached to the events in Midgar. However, if this wasn't FF7, it would be a considered a weak simplistic RPG. There isn't much more to character progression outside of levelling up your character and materia, and unlocking weapon abilities / stats using SP. They could have taken the liberty to expand the mechanics so much more, as they had done with the story. A seriously missed opportunity. And lastly, the hard mode. It's more of a chapter select / new game plus sort of thing. However, it falls very short and quite forced. You aren't able to use items and your MP does not regenerate at benches. This is fine, but it feels more like a gimmicky game mode more than a regular hard mode, as if they didn't know how else to make the game more difficult. It's a shame, since you spend the whole game hording items only to not be able to use them once you attempt to conquer hard mode. It would have better to have a separate hard mode playthrough where you start from scratch without your levels and materia, but it still allows you to use items and regen MP normally, but with the enemies stronger and with new abilities (as it is now). I do have faith that the team will make some improvements for the next game, as they'll be more focused on the game design itself, other than the fact that "it's an FF7 remake" and riding the nostalgia train.
    I did still enjoy this game, and I recommend it to anybody who loves FF7 or Final Fantasy in general. I would not recommend it to those unfamiliar with the original, because of the above points. I still give this game a high score ~ the way they captured the characters and the world of Midgar is just that good, that it really does make one forget about it's gameplay issues.    … Expand
  66. FuriousAegon
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an amazing experience!
    Very good game,i really enjoyed the plot and gameplay in my opinion there magnificient!The Soundtrack is cool rearrangement of original ff7 ost,and ive gotta admit very detalied combat system and skills system.
    But theres 2 small conses,in my personal opinion:
    -Side Quests are boring and monotonous,but some of te quests are really cool.
    -And for me there few boring bossfights like fight with Hell House,Arsenal and Scorpion Sentinel for me this fights are monotonous and disgustingly long.But fights with Reno,Rude,Rufus,Sephiroth,Airbuster,these fights are Perfect.
    9/10    … Expand
  67. Dneprovskiy
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    Это лучшее во что я играл в последнее время, хоть и геймплей мне не сильно понравился, а вот сюжет... Господи, это было прекрасно, жаль что нету локализации под мой регион.
  68. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    While I do feel some of the side quests feel more like fetch quests, and it does have a few annoying gameplay sections. It's still a great remake non the less. It's one of the best looking games I've seen on PS4, and the combat is super fun. It truly had me hooked for hours, and I truly can't wait for what comes next.
  69. Thaksin
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Когда-то я посмотрел фильм Advent Children и мне понравился он, хотя я и не играл 7-ю часть этой серии, не довелось.
    Сейчас я смог познакомиться с серией и играть будто бы в тот самый фильм (подумать только я тогда лишь мечтал, играть в что-то с такой графикой как в мульте и пожалуйста, возможно даже лучше).    Когда-то я посмотрел фильм Advent Children и мне понравился он, хотя я и не играл 7-ю часть этой серии, не довелось.
    Сейчас я смог познакомиться с серией и играть будто бы в тот самый фильм (подумать только я тогда лишь мечтал, играть в что-то с такой графикой как в мульте и пожалуйста, возможно даже лучше).
  70. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    9
    No jugué al original ni al total de la saga. Jugué al 8, 10, 10-2, 12 y 15 así como los 3 Kingdom Hearts principales.

    En primer lugar destacar el sistema de batalla. Creo que es lo mejor del juego, una renovación inteligente y muy atractivo que logra el equilibrio entre lo antiguo y lo nuevo de forma muy inteligente y sugerente. Los gráficos son de 10, una pasada, tanto en gameplay    No jugué al original ni al total de la saga. Jugué al 8, 10, 10-2, 12 y 15 así como los 3 Kingdom Hearts principales.

    En primer lugar destacar el sistema de batalla. Creo que es lo mejor del juego, una renovación inteligente y muy atractivo que logra el equilibrio entre lo antiguo y lo nuevo de forma muy inteligente y sugerente.

    Los gráficos son de 10, una pasada, tanto en gameplay como en cinemática el juego luce espectacular.

    La historia aunque pierde fuelle en algún momento y parece ser que no respetó el total del clásico, creo que es interesante y para nuevos jugadores puede suponer una historia digna de más que un aprobado.

    Juzgando el juego como un juego nuevo es un 10, una obra maestra. Un videojuego muy recomendable a todos los amantes del género.    … Expand
  71. dreampunx
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    The initial Midgar section of Final Fantasy 7 is only 1/16th of the actual game. Was it a good idea to stretch that into a full game? I don't think so, but what we have is a very fun and nostalgic thrill ride full of great writing, characters, amazing action, and beautiful graphics. The end of the Midgar section has a natural cut-off, so it made sense to stop the game there. I can't sayThe initial Midgar section of Final Fantasy 7 is only 1/16th of the actual game. Was it a good idea to stretch that into a full game? I don't think so, but what we have is a very fun and nostalgic thrill ride full of great writing, characters, amazing action, and beautiful graphics. The end of the Midgar section has a natural cut-off, so it made sense to stop the game there. I can't say the same for the rest of FFVII. Hardcore original fans may think the changes have impacted the central narrative too much. I'm here to declare, staunchly, they haven't. The core story remains intact, narrative additions aside. This is a retelling of the original game, but it is very (very) faithful to the first one's ethos.… Expand
  72. Moviemeck
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    Awesome game. Absolutely loved it. After completion I even went back to 15 (dont do that). Just buy it, you wont regret it
  73. AlphaBetaCritic
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    I got this game on ps plus and was pretty surprised by what i played. I haven't played the original (not all of it, i'm currently playing it to understand the remake a little more) game when i started playing the remake, so i started the game with 0 knowledge of final fantasy. However, the game does a good job explaining what is going on (most of the time). As soon as the whispers startedI got this game on ps plus and was pretty surprised by what i played. I haven't played the original (not all of it, i'm currently playing it to understand the remake a little more) game when i started playing the remake, so i started the game with 0 knowledge of final fantasy. However, the game does a good job explaining what is going on (most of the time). As soon as the whispers started to appear i was expecting an explanation but i didn't have one until the very ending. The story is very good, the characters are AMAZING and i love seeing them together. I like the character development of Cloud, he starts to care about things after a certain point in the game, and i like the contrast of his personality opposed to Jhessy, Aerith, Biggs, Wedge etc. I feel like their personalities influenced Cloud's throughout the game, specially Aerith's.
    The combat is the best combat system that i remember. It is very fun and strategic. Sometimes, i felt like i was playing an anime fight due to how the characters act and speak during these fights. The combat is a mix of turn based with hack and slash. You press square and triangle to slash enemies and when pressing x, the time slows down and a menu with options such as magic and items appears. And it's cool bcause they keep talking in their heads even after the time freezes which gives the battle this anime feeling. The combat is suuuper fun, seriously. Btw you can switch between characters during the battle, and trust me, you will need to.
    The A.I is ok i guess, the characters do a good job defending, but not that great when attacking the enemies. So when you expect to switch characters to see if they have enough atb to use, you will often see that they don't have, bcause you get atb by attacking the enemies.
    The map is beautiful, specially indoors, but when it comes to sector 5 it gets really weird. There are low quality textures everywhere in sector 5 slums, which is weird to see, coz your character is super high quality with tons of polygons (srsly, it looks like a cgi character) but when you come closer to a wall of sector 5, there is this big contrast of quality, its like you're playing on a ps2 stage. But as i said, that happens only in sector 5 as far as i remember.
    The music... man the music is a 10/10. My favorite is the one that plays in sector 5 when you're exploring the map.
    NOW WHAT BOTHERED ME:
    The sidequests are meh, like ok, but not great. I feel that what saves the side quests is the combat itself that is super fun. I'd say that the greatest side quest in this game is compared to the most mediocre in Yakuza 0, which to be fair, is the case of 90% of games nowadays.
    Another thing that bothered me was the overly anime way that the characters act. Sometimes feels unnatural, specially the anime grunting. I am used to anime, and it's ok if characters do that in Persona 5 for instance which is an anime game, but when you put this in a game where characters have human facial expressions it gets weird, specially the theatrical way Tifa moves sometimes, it's kinda cringy and childish. But this is a final fantasy thing after all, so its probably ok for the og fans.

    Aside from the anime thing and the lack of good side quests, everything else was good or phenomenal. The boss fights are I N S A N E, the main missions are hype and the bond that is built with the avalanche members is really something special. The cut scenes in this games feel like a reward, bcause they are so well made and the dialogues were made with so much attention and care. Indeed, i liked this game so much that i bought the original on steam and started playing it. I played the whole Midgar section of the original, and seriously, what a great job they did with this remake, bcause in the original, you don't get to know 20% of these characters and world lore (through the Midgar section) and that makes me even more hyped about the next games, cuz if they did all what they did only in Midgar, which tbh, is the my least favorite part of the og game so far, imagine what they are going to do when the game expands! I can't wait. I give it a 9, the game is incredible but there are things that bother me a little.    … Expand
  74. AzraelBR
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Muito bom o jogo, gráficos e jogabilidade excelentes para a época, o fato de terem mudado um Pouco a história original achei excelente
  75. Mjn88
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Unbelievably good. Final fantasy 7 is one of my favorite games of all time and given this is a more modern version, I had high hopes and that’s exactly what I got, even with the new ending I appreciate what square is doing and I’m excited to see what the future holds for FF7. Even though this is a remake of a iconic generational game, there are still ways to screw it up with delivery.Unbelievably good. Final fantasy 7 is one of my favorite games of all time and given this is a more modern version, I had high hopes and that’s exactly what I got, even with the new ending I appreciate what square is doing and I’m excited to see what the future holds for FF7. Even though this is a remake of a iconic generational game, there are still ways to screw it up with delivery. Square really took the time to serve us a quality remake with amazing detail and jaw dropping action. What makes this game so much more enjoyable is the new game mechanics implemented in this new version. They took a big risk on doing so but I think it pays off. I did platinum this game on hard mode and I loved every minute of it. It still has the same charm that made the original game so iconic. Although I know the ending is going to be divisive between the FF7 community, I appreciate what direction the writers are aiming for and it makes me excited to see what is in store for the next installments of FF7. I would recommend picking this game up and diving into the world of FF7 if you’re a fan of amazing games. Go get it, stop wasting your time!… Expand
  76. Shmouton
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is what I had dreamed of for the last 15 years. The original being my favourite game of all time, meant that my expectations going in were quite big while also being realistic due to Square Enix's recent disappointing releases.

    The game visually is absolutely gorgeous, with probably the best looking character models for the main characters I've ever seen in a    Final Fantasy VII Remake is what I had dreamed of for the last 15 years. The original being my favourite game of all time, meant that my expectations going in were quite big while also being realistic due to Square Enix's recent disappointing releases.

    The game visually is absolutely gorgeous, with probably the best looking character models for the main characters I've ever seen in a video game. The areas recreated in 3D have been done with a lot of love and faithfulness. I often had to stop to look at how beautiful the world was, not believing what I was seeing. Despite running on my PS4 Pro, I thought people could be excused if they thought this was a next gen game. There were however some visual issues in certain areas of the game through the form of texture bugs. Some textures really looked like it belonged in last gen and compared to a high quality character model, it really showed off. I hope that this can later be fixed with patches or with a PS5 release.

    Being a fan of RPGs, this is the best combat system I've ever come across in any game. The perfect mixture of action and strategy was a blend that absolutely blew me away. The materia system is back which makes gameplay as customisable as in the original. Summons do work differently but now they fight alongisde me and I can issue them commands; great choice! The switching of characters is seemless and the ATB system encourages you to do so. This means that you are using all of your characters in a fight. What excites me is that this combat system is already excellent and yet there is still room for improvement. The aerial battle needs improvement. It does not happen often but when it does, it is a pain. The AI for characters could be better when you aren't using them and having given roles like healer, tank or DPS given to those AI controlled characters would make sure they act the way you desire. Having set Materia loadouts that you can swap to mid fight would also be helpful.
    Like most Final Fantasy games the story is one of its best qualities. The story of the game is about 90-95% faithful and was quite an emotional ride of nostalgia for me. The added story content was also welcomed for me as I enjoyed exploring more of the world and its characters. The final part of the game deviates quite a bit from the original, a change that will determines which path the future games take. I know that many did not like the change, I am personally optimistic about them and I'm excited to play the next games not fully knowing what to expect plot-wise.

    The voice-acting for all the characters were absolutely top-notch, something that is quite rare in JRPGs. This meant that the intended strong character development and connections were delivered in an exceptional manner. I have never been as emotionally connected to the characters of this world as I am after playing the remake. I found myself caring for many of the minor characters too.

    The game's side quests could be better entrenched in the story but were still fun to do, especially the wall market ones. The many mini games, the colosseum, enemy assessing and battle simulator were all welcomed additions. Replaying the game on Hard mode deserves a chance after your first playthrough. It does not only makes the game harder but forces you to make the most of the battle system. The boss battles are considerably different with new moves to give you a deserving challenge.

    I spent 130 hours on this game and I can clearly say that this was my favourite Platinum and now my overall favourite game on PS4 and of this generation. I am hoping for a next gen version and obviously can't wait for the next installments.    … Expand
  77. Benyamin_BRM
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    First of all this game is unfinished as story and if you didn't played original game you will get confuse about what going on about story and characters, game play is fine and game have new mechanics but sometimes it get really hard to tolerate in defending coming attacks, graphics are good too but side quests are so silly and musics are clumsy and boring.
  78. Jahazielmr
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 and Metal gear solid are my favorite games ever. I was very excited about the Remake of one of my favorite Games. I have to say, they did it. Thanks Square Enix, you did a fantastic Job with this Game. It's from here and now my favorite PS4 Game, The gameplay is amazing, you really want to be fighting all the time, the battle system mechanics are perfect. The rhythm isFinal Fantasy 7 and Metal gear solid are my favorite games ever. I was very excited about the Remake of one of my favorite Games. I have to say, they did it. Thanks Square Enix, you did a fantastic Job with this Game. It's from here and now my favorite PS4 Game, The gameplay is amazing, you really want to be fighting all the time, the battle system mechanics are perfect. The rhythm is handled perfectly, I never felt boring around the 50 hours that I spent completing story, battle missions, secondary missions, etc.

    It's so funny and enjoyable that I felt the 50 hours were pretty short.

    I only have one complain about this game, it's about performance in some specific moments and some textures that are not rendered properly. But trust me that will not affect your game experience.

    Also, it's important to know, that this game, it's a remake but is not a remake at the same time. It's a remake because makes me feel the same way I felt playing the original. On the other hand, is a new adventure that preserves the legacy of the original but make some changes that invite us into a new unknown journey.

    I can't wait to play ff7 part 2 and see how everything will continue. If you are a new player, I will recommend you to play the original game first, because you will not understand this game at all, seems like it's made for people who played the original first. This game is clearly a sequel.

    Thanks, Square Enix, I'm enjoying this game as never before, I'm so excited about future. I will get platinum trophy that's for sure.    … Expand
  79. tortuga64
    Jun 17, 2020
    8
    One of the best games I play this year, combat is really good, I enjoy the story and the game looks amazing. I only play a little of the original so I didn’t have a problem with the new thing they add it to the remake. The game is really fun to play.
  80. Syhlcam
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Découverte totale et j'ai accroché très rapidement, je connais très peu le scénario original, le nouveau scénario ma pas déçu. Le gameplay est vraiment sympa à prendre en main, réactif et tournée action avec pas mal de visuel. La visuelle globale du jeu est excellente, les cinématiques en jettent comme le doublage français. Les musiques restent un classique, toujours de haute qualité. LeDécouverte totale et j'ai accroché très rapidement, je connais très peu le scénario original, le nouveau scénario ma pas déçu. Le gameplay est vraiment sympa à prendre en main, réactif et tournée action avec pas mal de visuel. La visuelle globale du jeu est excellente, les cinématiques en jettent comme le doublage français. Les musiques restent un classique, toujours de haute qualité. Le seul défaut pour moi c'est les visuels en fond horrible pixellisé qu'on voit parfois, et qui sont mis en avant dans des plans de caméra.… Expand
  81. DespairZz
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    Brilliant remake of legendary game.

    + Great mortal system
    + Wonderful plot
    + Best characters
    + Interesting hard mode

    - Just a part of story
    - Low graphic setting
    - Sometimes story may have some filler moments. Even full chapters sometimes

    I will await of continuous with pleasure. Totally recommended!
  82. Evenstar1985
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Game was a masterpiece!!! Last time i enjoyed a Final Fantasy game was FFX and it was my first ever FF game back in PS2 era, and the music on every boss battles top notch! Camera could had been better in some fights, but overall not not that annoying, makes me hate that i never had a PS1 to play the original FF7.
  83. ArisenOmega
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This game does mostly everything right! Of course the graphics are great, voice acting (Japanese) is perfect, the music is mostly good (everything that was orchestrated is fine, the additional versions of music in weird styles like techno and country I can do without) and the characters are exactly like I always knew them from the original.
    The story is good so far - close to the    This game does mostly everything right! Of course the graphics are great, voice acting (Japanese) is perfect, the music is mostly good (everything that was orchestrated is fine, the additional versions of music in weird styles like techno and country I can do without) and the characters are exactly like I always knew them from the original.
    The story is good so far - close to the original, except the ending, which is a bid off and feels tacked on. But still, I really enjoyed this game so far and hope the future remake parts will do the original justice!
    I do NOT like the 'whispers' or the third-wall-breaking that happens with them sometimes, I think if they wanna make it clear to the player that there might be big changes in the future games, they could have done that better.    … Expand
  84. Nerdcast
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    I was scared for this game, I LOVE the original FFVII, was part of my teens. All my friends were into that game and I was too.
    I had high hopes for this one and it was very good for what it is. The setting was great, characters were really improved, I even like Aerith now (I was a Tifa fan). I loved the ending that change a lot of things, now I dont know what to expect. A PS5 might be in    I was scared for this game, I LOVE the original FFVII, was part of my teens. All my friends were into that game and I was too.
    I had high hopes for this one and it was very good for what it is. The setting was great, characters were really improved, I even like Aerith now (I was a Tifa fan). I loved the ending that change a lot of things, now I dont know what to expect. A PS5 might be in my future in order to continue this story.    … Expand
  85. Jacaretinga
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I honestly do not understand the criticisms of the changes in the history of the game, that was expected. It didn't get bad and we still haven't seen the conclusion of this story.

    Gameplay is a lot of fun, that's what counts most in a game for me.
  86. Eienmatt
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Wow. I cannot get over how incredible this version of ff7 is. Hands down one of my favorite FFS. From the graphical upgrades, to the improvements to combat, to the stronger more digestible narrative, everything about this game oozes polish. If you are an rpg fan or a FF fan, I cannot stress enough that you need this game. Congratulations square, you nailed it!
  87. ShinishiKudo
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Wow
    I never played the original so I got to witness the story for the first time through this and I loved every second of it
  88. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Apesar de alguns problemas de programação, o Final Fantasy VII Remake consegue ser na minha visão uma obra-prima dos jogos eletrônicos, apresentaram fidelidade ao original e trouxeram uma imersão bacana e que fez eu viciar jogando por dias sem parar. Não vejo a hora de ter a segunda parte desse jogo, e quem está com medo de comprar, vai por mim que tu amarás assim como amei.
  89. Minish
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my first ever Final Fantasy game; I have since gone on to play FFX, FFX-2, FFXIV (ARR to SHB), FFVII, FFVI and BD. The character writing is exceptional, voice acting is astounding; the graphical quality is truly something to behold, and the soundtrack is an amazing adaptation - not replacement - of Uematsu's original masterworks; along with the amazing action-RPG combat, these are qualities in which FF7R-1 speaks for itself.
    I agree with FF7R-1's development team's answer to the philosophical nightmare of "remaking" art: we cannot make the same old machine with new cogs; rather, we should aspire to make an all-new machine with the old cogs. FF7R-1 is a damn good new machine.
    FF7R-1's largest failure, though, is it's side-quests, which - with the exception of one side-quest in Chapter 14 with a thrilling optional boss - all frankly suck. This is the area with by far the largest room for improvement.
    Also, maybe they could have made it more clear this was not the full game (series), and just the first part of it?    … Expand
  90. MrV85
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    I’v skipped every Final fantasy after 10. Life, dont have time, playing other stuff. So I’m new to this style of combat (action rpg with a sprinkle of turn based)

    Anyhow, wow. Theres so many things that almost get my in tears. Omg this game make me a cry baby ahah. Nostalgia is powerfull with this one. Great game, 10/10
  91. Luk44s
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    My first game in Final Fantasy franchise and definitely not last! I was amazed by how beautifully the game looks, including in-game cutscenes with smooth transitions into gameplay. Same goes for level design. Can't wait for the continuation!
  92. Nemuverus
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Ремейк очень сильно понравился, наверное, даже лучше новоиспеченной тлоу2.
  93. TheProphet334
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    My first final fantasy game and I can certainly say I liked it a lot well made characters the story is really decent too for me Tifa is the best female character of all time and from what I heard from people who played the OG her and Cloud's relationship got way more romantic this could be bad or good personaly i like these changes it's a remake after all not a remastered. My rating is a 9My first final fantasy game and I can certainly say I liked it a lot well made characters the story is really decent too for me Tifa is the best female character of all time and from what I heard from people who played the OG her and Cloud's relationship got way more romantic this could be bad or good personaly i like these changes it's a remake after all not a remastered. My rating is a 9 because some side quests could have been done better. And considering the high price, thankfully i got it rather cheap with a huge discount the game is not on the level like God of War, Witcher 3 or Ghost of Tsushima those games are 10/10 but final fantasy 7 remake is a really close one with 9 for me. After having the experience with Final Fantasy 16 in 2023 I think this review still holds up as a 9 for this game really the only bummer I had with this is the side quests being rather boring. This is interesting but I felt like 16 should have followed this rather than making devil may fantasy… Expand
  94. Jonas1860RE
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Story 9.5/10
    Charaktere 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Boss kämpfe 8.5/10
    Grafik PS5 9/10
    Soundtracks 9.5/10
    Fazit: Grossartig :)
  95. TheVaultDweller
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Not a great game but a good game. My biggest complaint is the rock, paper, scissors combat. Sure, in a proper RPG there are weakness, strengths, and effectiveness. But this game is just ridiculous that if you're not using what your enemy is weak against then you minus well not be attacking at all. It's also annoying that physical combat, largely, is just there to build up to using magic.Not a great game but a good game. My biggest complaint is the rock, paper, scissors combat. Sure, in a proper RPG there are weakness, strengths, and effectiveness. But this game is just ridiculous that if you're not using what your enemy is weak against then you minus well not be attacking at all. It's also annoying that physical combat, largely, is just there to build up to using magic. I'm not a big magic guy. I'm the type to choose warrior, and it sucks that when spec out toward just melee you still don't do a whole lot. Didn't have much problem beating it on normal, but it just feels silly that every enemy in the game takes quite a few hits to beat. Boss battles felt right though, the flying house with all its resistances was more annoying than challenging. I literally got bored and was dosing off during that fight. All in all, had fun and felt the purchase price was worth it. I do hope that the combat isn't so magic favored in the future games. I only used healing and summons in the original and then support materia and it was all nicely balanced.… Expand
  96. Wolfyboi
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best looking and most immersice environments ever made for console. I was absolutely blown away my first playthrough by all the different locations and scenery. The combat is pretty fluid and straight forward, i didn't think i'd like the deviation from turn based combat but it works pretty well. If your looking for a one to one remake of the original this isnt that butThis is one of the best looking and most immersice environments ever made for console. I was absolutely blown away my first playthrough by all the different locations and scenery. The combat is pretty fluid and straight forward, i didn't think i'd like the deviation from turn based combat but it works pretty well. If your looking for a one to one remake of the original this isnt that but it does a great job at retelling a story i never experienced as a kid. While this isn't my first FF game this is a great introduction into the franchise if you've never played before. I started on FFXIII and out of the games i've played this is my favorite. Highly reccomend picking this up if you havent played it yet. As for the endgame the hard mode feels a little stunted by forcing you to play a specific way throughout the game… Expand
  97. otaviolp5
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Top que venha os outros..... jogo ótimo historia ótima bem mais completo que o primeiro , sao feitas por partes....
  98. saturnus24
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Thought it was a great game, but i understand the POV of those who were expecting something relatively close to the original story along with our miscellaneous complaints. However, FF7 isn't really my favorite Final Fantasy but it was still very good and I'm excited to see what the remake brings.
  99. Za_Uvek
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    As much as I am a Final Fantasy fan, let alone a Final Fantasy 7 fan, I'll have to do my best to keep this review brief. It would be so easy to write an essay on all the heavy pros and cons because of how this game hits close to home for many.

    First off the story. Yes, it's just the Midgar section of the original. And Yes, it's still a full fledged 40 hour-ish game. Which creates a lot    As much as I am a Final Fantasy fan, let alone a Final Fantasy 7 fan, I'll have to do my best to keep this review brief. It would be so easy to write an essay on all the heavy pros and cons because of how this game hits close to home for many.

    First off the story. Yes, it's just the Midgar section of the original. And Yes, it's still a full fledged 40 hour-ish game. Which creates a lot of opportunities to enrich the experience for players and hold them back at the same time.
    All the characters that we know and love have been fleshed out and brought to life, but I can't help but feel that the story telling suffers because we only see a snapshot of the overarching plot. The key moments from the original are beautifully told with some solid voice acting and visuals. But overall, there are so many references to the main plot of the original that it creates this mystery that comes across as weird and convoluted for anyone walking in with fresh eyes. Not to mention the amount of filler in between chapters that really disrupts the flow of the story as we move from section to section.

    The visuals and sound are absolutely stunning of course. The music contains one of the best scores in a video game I have heard in years. Add those two elements to the new real time/turn based game-play, plus min-games, there is fun to be had. Not to mention the character progression along with the equipment management system is a breeze to use. So amongst the hit and miss structure of the journey itself, FF7 remake does provide an enjoyable experience through its exceptional presentation and game-play.

    Look, this remake swings very very hard! And with that, it hits some major home runs, but misses a lot of big throws too. If you have never played FF7, please pick up the original. It is rough to look at these days, but it is a great adventure and story that will not disappoint. If you start with the remake, you would be forgiven for feeling a little lost.
    For those FF7 lovers out there, you will be rewarded with a AAA experience that will hit you in the nostalgia nostrils. But even with the improved game-play, you might be left wanting even just a little after the journey is done.    … Expand
  100. blueshoes
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    One of my all time favorites! The characters have so much charm, the story is engaging, the music is phenomenal, the combat is a blast, and best of all Tifa is Tifa. I will say the side quests in this game are really not great, but I didn't even care because it means you get to spend more time with Tifa (yes yes and Barret and Aerith).
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  1. Positive: 116 out of 126
  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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