Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. kingjohn94
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! I have had high expectations form this game since been waiting a long time for it and it smash them,you can se they put a lot effort into it and wanted to make a special game only negative I've got is the side quest could f been more fulfilling and there are some small graphical problem other then that it is great.If you love final fantasy you will love this game.
  2. Pabdiez
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Loved every bit of this game. It is true that it's not a perfect game, but it was REALLY worth the wait.
  3. IvarTheBoneless
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. Though it has a couple of rough edges, overall the graphics look absolutely gorgeous. I have stopped several times just to watch in awe at its beauty. Not a lot of ganes can do this.

    The music is indredible, the best music Ive heard in any game. The characters are so much more developed than in the original. Cloud is the hero we al love, a deep and complex character,    This game is amazing. Though it has a couple of rough edges, overall the graphics look absolutely gorgeous. I have stopped several times just to watch in awe at its beauty. Not a lot of ganes can do this.

    The music is indredible, the best music Ive heard in any game. The characters are so much more developed than in the original. Cloud is the hero we al love, a deep and complex character, a badass with soft spots. Aerith is supercute and adorable.

    The gameplay is fresh, the combat is awesome, tactical and rewarding. In between battles and adventure, there's a ton of fun minigames that you will be playing.

    Is this an open world game? No, it's much more like God of War where you have a clear line but allowed to d a bitof exploring. Which makss for a much better game in my opinion.

    This game are sick!    … Expand
  4. Leon8889
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    So nostalgic. So beautiful. This is perhaps the best PS4 game I have played since the Witcher 3.
  5. Epitome22
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Just had the credits role and holy **** did I have a great time revisiting a chunk of my childhood re-imagined for modern systems. It's everything I hoped it would be and more
  6. Fubuism
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds which has some hiccups here and there, but the characters are alive, small features of eye emotions and smiles bring them realism, no stuttering or framedrops too!
    Sound: 10/10 the remixed songs are great, final boss theme is adrenaline pumping, new songs and battle themes are excellent, I played Japanese voice overs and I loved it.
    Gameplay 10/10 the battle system is so easy and immersive and complex at the same time, gets you to think about your weapon and materia combinations specially on hard difficulty. I am so in love with this system.
    Story 10/10, I won't spoil anything but as a veteran original player, I had a lot of eyebrow raising moments and I loved it, enuff said.
    Game of the year strong contender. Good job square, and thank you!    … Expand
  7. Nosuperman
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Really a 9.5 as no game is perfect and deserves a 10 but the remake is a masterpiece. As a huge fan of the original this is everything I hoped for and more. The people who gave it a 0 probably don't even own it.
  8. JuliuszPosmyk
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A great return to Midgar. I've always dreamed of running around this city more. Remake made with passion. I look forward to the next parts.
  9. piter2604
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Great story, memorable characters, great battle system that makes you think game is easy until you fight with really tough opponents. Great graphics for 7 year old console and MUSIC!!! It's worth playing just to listen to that soundtrack. Overall this game is a masterpiece!
  10. JosePhCyto
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    best game ever made this remake elevates the old ff7 to new heights. Hands down, the top 3 best games I have ever played.
  11. Starvelous
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Unexpectly Amazing. The soundtrack IS God fier, the fighting system IS a Perfect blend of action & strategy, the characters are greatly depicted. And oh, did I talked about the soundtrack ?! This game IS one of the best of this génération and a true love letter to the original FF7. Can't wait to see what's next for us !
  12. Kratos007
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Many thanks to the developers. Your remake amazed me and brought me back to childhood. I liked absolutely everything! There were so many tears from the music ... I enjoyed every second of the game. The combat is striking in its beauty, just the choice of matter and their grouping with weapons gives a lot of variability in battle. Hopefully soon there will be a continuation of this amazingMany thanks to the developers. Your remake amazed me and brought me back to childhood. I liked absolutely everything! There were so many tears from the music ... I enjoyed every second of the game. The combat is striking in its beauty, just the choice of matter and their grouping with weapons gives a lot of variability in battle. Hopefully soon there will be a continuation of this amazing game. I'm really looking forward to it.… Expand
  13. Ralphmnt
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Es una increíble pieza arte. Visualmente te deja disfrutar todas esas secuencias de pelea tan llenas de adrenalina. La música es fundamental y es totalmente necesario en cada escena icónica.
  14. skurd
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Très surpris par ce remake bien qu il est des défaut il est très prenant.
    La fin du jeu est très surprenante ça va diviser les fans.
    Vivement la suite.
  15. huggg
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    I really loved the game i had 30 hours of fun.. i am ready to get all the trophies. thanks so much FF7R team, you did an amazing job. 10/10.
  16. Swadey52
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS!!! Brilliant game! Beloved characters displayed in more depth than ever before, great combat, visuals, and creative direction. The combat is extremely smooth and easy to pick up, very reminiscent of the Kingdom Hearts series, whilst still standing on its own. The visuals are breathtaking, truly bringing Midgar and its citizens to life. The added length to this part of the story allows for more in depth character moments, and prolonged interactions to build relationships. I honestly do not understand the mixed/negative reactions towards this games ending, I would have been perfectly happy with a straight up Remake off the original game, but the prospect off seeing this story play out differently, different character fates, interactions, endgame material, is beyond exciting! The original game will always be there, and it tells an amazing story on its own, but with this new series we could get something equally as great, whilst being completely new using the same wonderful characters.… Expand
  17. Phobiastrike
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely magnificent work. Starting from battles and gameplay, ending with the plot. Not to mention the excellent graphics. I beseech Square to continue the story, as well as to continue to complete such an excellent work on the following parts. God bless you.
  18. Rene69
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Juegazo en todos los aspectos mucho mejor qe el original en todo no hay comparacion,ni caso a notas de 0 ningun juego merec un 0.
  19. Huzzarah
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    It most definitely **** And I need 75 characters so I'm typing this extra ****
  20. Verserk
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. king god good king god good king god good
    king god good king god good king god good    … Expand
  21. andreslop4
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Solo puedo decir que los 5 años de espera han merecido mucho la pena.
    Este juego es una maravilla y es todo lo que los fans estábamos esperando, gracias Square Enix.
  22. Crysouls
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    O que a square fez no final desse jogo foi genial , deixando em aberto o remake sendo um universo alternativo ou até mesmo um sequencia, mecanica de combate impecavel , enredo esta otimo porém existem alguns problemas de textura no game e por conta desta questão minha nota acaba por ser 8.
    Mas recomendo tanto pros fãs que nunca tocaram num FF quanto para os já veteranos da serie.
    A    O que a square fez no final desse jogo foi genial , deixando em aberto o remake sendo um universo alternativo ou até mesmo um sequencia, mecanica de combate impecavel , enredo esta otimo porém existem alguns problemas de textura no game e por conta desta questão minha nota acaba por ser 8.
    Mas recomendo tanto pros fãs que nunca tocaram num FF quanto para os já veteranos da serie.
    A questão de não ser igual original tbm pode afetar sua experiencia mas não deixe de jogar este game fenomenal    … Expand
  23. Turbo123
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    1 of my top 100 games of all time for sure love this game music and everything takes me back to 1997, when i played for the 1st time amazing thanks Square enix, for this MASTERPIECE for sure in the game of the year category
  24. hakusama
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    the graphic, music, gameplay, and voice acting are on point. you can feel the love and dedication of the developer when making this game
  25. Tubey
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    FF7 Remake had the unenviable task of following a gaming juggernaught, needing to both appease the fans of the original whilst giving the same service to modern gaming sensibilities. Square Enix is a shadow of what Squaresoft where back in the 90s, when FF6, FF7, Chrono Trigger and so on where being churned out - legendary game after legendary game. So hopes were not high for me,FF7 Remake had the unenviable task of following a gaming juggernaught, needing to both appease the fans of the original whilst giving the same service to modern gaming sensibilities. Square Enix is a shadow of what Squaresoft where back in the 90s, when FF6, FF7, Chrono Trigger and so on where being churned out - legendary game after legendary game. So hopes were not high for me, especially after the somewhat disappointing FF15.

    But here we are with the remake. Is it as good as the original? No. In many ways it doesn't even come close to it.

    But is it better than any reasonable person could have hoped for? Absolutely yes.

    I'll start with my complaints. First, this really didn't need to be episodic. The padding is borderline criminal - particularly the numerous pointless side quests - just to expand the Midgar section into a 'full' game. Midgar in the original was actually just a few hours long; it just felt longer because of teh quality and depth of content that was crammed into that location. Remake simultaneously fleshes out the world of Midgar but makes it much more shallow feeling at the same time.

    That said, you don't really have to worry about avoiding spoilers for the next few years until the next part, because this isn't a straight up rehash of the original. Instead, the story - initially following the original beat for beat - goes off on a mad tangent towards the end, and honestly I feel this is to the detriment of the game. It feels like they were in a desperate rush to introduce certain characters. The story also lends itself to another issue the game has - extreme linearity. Not as bad as FF13 with the endless corridors, but not far off from it either, because the game wants to hit story notes one after the other and therefore has little time to allow the player some individual expression.

    They are flaws - and big ones - but it would be remiss of me not to now focus on the positives, of which there are many more. The combat system - my biggest fear of all going in - is beautifully done. The incorporation of materia into a live battle system has been majestically done. I thought I'd miss ATB in Remake and it would sour the game for me; remarkably it hasn't. The characters are spot on - again, my fear was they'd be diluted and taken too seriously, but no; the comedic element is there, the voices (for the most part) are perfectly fitting and the expansion of the side character development here is a definite improvement over the original. Graphically, this is absolutely gorgeous - Midgar feels alive, the characters are animated wonderfully - it is in every way the world you imagined in your minds' eye when playing the original with those blocky little characters. The anticipation to see Cosmo Canyon etc. in the next episode for me now is HUGE!

    I have long felt that the soundtrack for Final Fantasy 7 was the most beautiful, complete, awe-inspiring soundtrack in gaming history - one that tells a story in its' own right. The remake reaffirms that view for me - it is glorious. Yet... for me, not quite as impactful as the originals. I think the music is too... smooth? It's hard to explain, but I think the lower quality "abrupt" notes from the original left more of an impression, especially in the flow of the game in Remake and when the sound effects in battle seem to drown out the battle theme.

    Overall, despite my fears about it going in, FF7 Remake is an easy recommendation to make. At least for me. I feel that a lot of your enjoyment of it is going to depend on your expectations going in. If you're a FF7 veteran, try and bare in mind that this isn't a replacement for the original; it's a reimagining of it. The original still exists for you. It was never going to be as good as the original for you.

    But for those new to the game or even the franchise? Here's your perfect jumping in point. Enjoy!    … Expand
  26. EatYoga
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the original game, all I can say is that the gameplay of remake feels more like an action spin-off, but a good one. The battle system is different and challenging and exciting, but it gives a very different feel for the game. Instead of feeling like a force getting stronger and stronger to the point where you're unmatched and need to seek out ever more powerful monsters. WhereAs a fan of the original game, all I can say is that the gameplay of remake feels more like an action spin-off, but a good one. The battle system is different and challenging and exciting, but it gives a very different feel for the game. Instead of feeling like a force getting stronger and stronger to the point where you're unmatched and need to seek out ever more powerful monsters. Where with every battle you get a chance to marvel at the grandiose magic effects and summons you cast. Remake makes you feel more like you're just getting by, always pushed to the limits enemy after enemy, and you'll spend most your time looking at the health bars, ATB gauges and small section of the battle trying to actively evade and block attacks.

    Don't get me wrong, it is a fun and captivating battle system, one that grows on you and I wish future FF games adopt, but it gives a very different gameplay feel to the game compared to the original.

    Beyond the battle system feeling so different, remake improves on everything else. The story is deepened, the characters are well enacted and have their recognizable personalities. The world is gorgeous. Midgar is actually made interesting. I found the missions were well designed and kept me engaged, I even enjoyed the side quests. I also love how they show you that there are secrets for you to find, but don't tell you how, making it into a bit of an exploration puzzle. Quite clever, and I wish more games did that.

    Overall, I think remake did a great job, and I've had a blast with it from start to finish, didn't get bored at any point. I can't wait for the next installment, and see where they take it!

    P.S.: I was hesitant at first with splitting the game up, but this new take on Midgar really sets up the story better in my opinion. As long as they do release the other parts and don't go HalfLife on us I'll be happy.    … Expand
  27. GabrielMR
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Extremely well made! It's a must play to all the original final fantasy VII! So great!
  28. THA2342
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I absolutely loved this game. I enjoyed getting to know more characters, especially Jessie and Midgar as a whole. I was depressed when the game ended and immediately wanted to go back. Not sure why all these other folks are rating the game 0, but Square Enix did a fantastic job to me and I can't wait to continue the journey. So what if the game diverts from the original by changing theI absolutely loved this game. I enjoyed getting to know more characters, especially Jessie and Midgar as a whole. I was depressed when the game ended and immediately wanted to go back. Not sure why all these other folks are rating the game 0, but Square Enix did a fantastic job to me and I can't wait to continue the journey. So what if the game diverts from the original by changing the future, I still enjoyed the game!… Expand
  29. WhiteEagle
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Sorry for my poor English, not a native speaker. FF8 is my favorite FF, but I must admit that FF7 remake just brought me more joy than FF8 did back in my childhood. The combat system is top-notch, if you like ACT then you can bind abilities and spells to hotkeys, making the combat a flashy and seamless real-time brawling just like DMC. If you prefer the classic turn-based Active TimeSorry for my poor English, not a native speaker. FF8 is my favorite FF, but I must admit that FF7 remake just brought me more joy than FF8 did back in my childhood. The combat system is top-notch, if you like ACT then you can bind abilities and spells to hotkeys, making the combat a flashy and seamless real-time brawling just like DMC. If you prefer the classic turn-based Active Time Battle then it'd also be satisfying to make tactical decisions using the command menu during which time is slowed so you can carefully choose your target and pick your abilities. What I don't like about it is the lock-on camera, sometimes it's just hard for you to see the target you're currently locking on, they should have made the locked-on target centered or something. Anyway, it's a great remake, and one even someone new to the FF series can enjoy.… Expand
  30. yj1995
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This is the most interesting RPG I've ever played, Everyone thought it was a "remake", but after you complete the game, you will find that's not a simple "remake", the death of Aerith made me sad for such a long time, i always wanted a different ending, now my wish gonna be true because of square enix, this makes me exciting, I'm looking forward to chapter two.
  31. Sacrificedhero
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    FF7R super las expectativas de cualquier fan de la saga, pero sin olvidar a los nuevos jugadores. Posee un sistema de combate dinámico con varios niveles (clásico, normal y fácil) pensado para todo tipo de jugadores y la experiencia que busquen en el juego. Pero lo importante es la historia. De principio a fin es un torbellino de noticias inesperadas, momentos que van directos a laFF7R super las expectativas de cualquier fan de la saga, pero sin olvidar a los nuevos jugadores. Posee un sistema de combate dinámico con varios niveles (clásico, normal y fácil) pensado para todo tipo de jugadores y la experiencia que busquen en el juego. Pero lo importante es la historia. De principio a fin es un torbellino de noticias inesperadas, momentos que van directos a la nostalgia pero sin recurrir al fanservice. Los últimos capítulos suponen una recta final que te deja claro en qué dirección irán el resto de entregas del FF7R. Estamos ante una innovación hasta ahora desconocida en los videojuegos a nivel narrativo. Todo un espectáculo cargado de cariño para cualquier fan de la saga y un buen motivo para adentrarse en ella.… Expand
  32. Nyjets1080
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing

    Best soundtrack of all time with excellent controls, beautiful graphics and a superb combat system.
  33. Terryd21
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    If I had to pick one game of my childhood, that would be the one. I remembered fondly vacationing in Spain at 14 with my parents and begging to take the ps1 with me (what a nolife). I was a bit bummed out being separated from my first girlfriend for those 2 weeks, so I named Aerith by her name, and since it was my replay of the game and I knew the story, I had decided to train the hell outIf I had to pick one game of my childhood, that would be the one. I remembered fondly vacationing in Spain at 14 with my parents and begging to take the ps1 with me (what a nolife). I was a bit bummed out being separated from my first girlfriend for those 2 weeks, so I named Aerith by her name, and since it was my replay of the game and I knew the story, I had decided to train the hell out of Aerith, you know, to see what happen after the end of disk 1 with Aerith being level 99 (well nothing different happened haha) This to give you some context as how I was involved emotionally with that game, as I am sure lots of you have been. Here I am at 35 playing the remake and it’s just amazing. I have not played the game since my childhood, in fact I have not been getting into any games. It’s been rarely that I am finishing a game, and I am certainly on track to finish this one. I am at 20 hours and barely making it to the squat challenge. To the fact that only disk one is in in the remake thus far, it’s obvious it’s a whole different beast and the new dynamic of game development could not have made possible to have to full extent of the original games. Midgar was always my favorite part of the game, and I remember at the end of disk one always being sad I was leaving it to kill that damn snake.
    I am yet to see the supposed plot twist at the end of the remake, but I am not too worried about it, I think I can take a guess...

    If you have like me loved that game, they canot be a better game (and better time) to buy this masterpiece and indulge into some good old final fantasy. Enjoy!    … Expand
  34. CarlosRayon
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Me esperaba mucho menos de este remake. Realmente me ha sorprendido. Opino que se ha adaptado el juego original con mucho respeto y cariño.
  35. derv69
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Pretty heckin great game. Visually amazing. Loving the world building. Thinking of the total built up that game will have until the ending and other various climaxes of the game is getting me pumped!
  36. Mightylink
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    This is the best remake I've seen, it stays true to the original story, dialog, costumes and music, it just feels like a modern update to the original game and that's the way it should be, I love it! It's basically the same game in today's graphics with a new battle system, and some extra content added on top of it, the only downside is that its only part 1 to the full game so we'll haveThis is the best remake I've seen, it stays true to the original story, dialog, costumes and music, it just feels like a modern update to the original game and that's the way it should be, I love it! It's basically the same game in today's graphics with a new battle system, and some extra content added on top of it, the only downside is that its only part 1 to the full game so we'll have to wait for the rest later.… Expand
  37. Ruffy97
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Es ist gut wird viel Wert auf Story gelegt. Für mich daher 9 Punkte, da der Spielablauf schon dadurch sich etwas gefühlt sich zieht
  38. noglitcheandbug
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Great game! Too short!
    TOO SHORT AND the "blood scene" is not red!
    The gameplay is what FF13-3 should have been. It does seem like in hard difficulty mode, i have to use a cord or the game wont register certain buttons. PlayStation needs to make long cords for controllers. Camera Scould be better
  39. Danimita
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Sure, they could've just stuck to the original story and released the whole thing in one go, but that's the world we live in today. Square Enix needs to make money off of this thing. If each of the installments in this "remake project" are as good as this one, however, I'm fully on board. Even if it's just the beginning of a larger story, this is the best Final Fantasy game we've had inSure, they could've just stuck to the original story and released the whole thing in one go, but that's the world we live in today. Square Enix needs to make money off of this thing. If each of the installments in this "remake project" are as good as this one, however, I'm fully on board. Even if it's just the beginning of a larger story, this is the best Final Fantasy game we've had in the past decade, with an excellent combat system that is everything FFXV tried to do but never quite achieved.
    My only gripe with this game is a very Nomura-esque convoluted subplot they tacked onto the story only for the sake of fan-service and making the escape from Midgar far more epic. Did it work? Yes! Damn that ending was epic! Was it necessary, though? Nope. FFVII's story is already convoluted enough. Let's not make it more obtuse than it has to be, please. Luckily, this subplot is barely touched upon until the very end, but still.    … Expand
  40. Theseus77
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    It's just caressing the soul.Beautiful graphics, music, epic fights .. There are even minor mistakes, but it forgives ...
  41. Daniel0809
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    (EDITED)1st play through-game is great until the honey bee inn. weird! still a great game but not sure i liked cloud cross dressing. the option to lower the skill level to easy is nice and u can save your game anytime.
    2nd play through- im enjoying the main story but the side quest this time annoyed me, not sure why but im getting tired of the game.
  42. TallSaint
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. FFVII has been one of my favourite games of all time for over 20 years. I am 36 years old now and I can tell you that this is so incredibly refreshing and nostalgic. What rich, rich character depth and atmospheric beauty. The kids that are rating this poorly have no taste. What a spectacular remake! There will be further, lush chapters to this, you idiot kids.
  43. Amleida
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    It’s not an absolutely perfect, flawless game, and I have some issues with the game’s general pacing, but Final Fantasy 7R as a whole is a great experience. I especially appreciate how they’ve modified the weapon and materia systems.

    Even typically assumed weaker weapons can be useful now, as it’s all a matter of play style, and weapons you may have left to collect dust sometimes become    It’s not an absolutely perfect, flawless game, and I have some issues with the game’s general pacing, but Final Fantasy 7R as a whole is a great experience. I especially appreciate how they’ve modified the weapon and materia systems.

    Even typically assumed weaker weapons can be useful now, as it’s all a matter of play style, and weapons you may have left to collect dust sometimes become useful again as your character levels up and all weapons receive new «weapon spheres» that sometimes add unique bonuses depending on the weapon it’s for. Good examples of this are one of Cloud’s later weapons and Tifa’s early weapon, Iron Fist, which has insane physical damage at any point in the game, but at the expense of magic damage.

    Cloud’s late game weapon, on the other hand, has low physical damage, but higher magic damage that somewhat allows him to overcome his general lack of magical proficiency - especially, considering it comes with an attached ability that I won’t spoil. Feom what I recall, the Materia system in the original game wasn’t this complex, as it sometimes matters whether you place them in the weapon or armor slots, and there are tons of combinations that allow for more strategy. Final Fantasy 7R is an excellent game that I didn’t accept imnediately. It doesn’t always quite capture the essence of the original game, in my opinion - not to the extent that I would’ve desired from a more purist point of view anyway, but it doesn’t seem like that was Nomura’s intention. It’s a re-imagination of the original game, and for what it is, they’ve done certain things well above expectations, and other things not so well. It does have a fair share of minor flaws, and I found the pacing a bit frustrating at times, but it also surprised me how polished the game feels. It’s definitely an ambitious game, and I’m really excited to find out what happens next, because when FF7R doesn’t beat around the bush with it’s often slow pacing and mostly underwhelming side-quests, it tells a story that becomes drastically more epic and immersive towards the last few hours of the experience.    … Expand
  44. Jhirael
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This Remake is all about heart. They made the world of Midgard and its characters come alive. I loved the original but this one, in my humble opinion, is even better. I've now started to care for secondary characters such as Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge. I now better understand the relationship between Tifa and Cloud. Midgard is no longer just a junkyard slums environment but people goingThis Remake is all about heart. They made the world of Midgard and its characters come alive. I loved the original but this one, in my humble opinion, is even better. I've now started to care for secondary characters such as Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge. I now better understand the relationship between Tifa and Cloud. Midgard is no longer just a junkyard slums environment but people going about their daily lives as they are neglected by Shinra.

    The battle system that fuses old school turn-based with real-time action makes me feel the intensity of each battle. Unlike Kingdom Hearts that utilizes a similar system though, I don't feel the need to just button mash as you also need to consider your actions and how you tackle a variety of opponents. I rarely post reviews of games (though there have been a lot that also caught my heart) but this one, I can honestly say is such a love letter to fans and a great, warm welcome to new players. I can't wait for the next segments of FF7 Remake.    … Expand
  45. Alberto4k
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la generación. Es trepidante y espectacular desde que empieza hasta que acaba. El gameplay, la música y los gráficos son todo de obra maestra.Se nota el cariño que ha puesto square Enix en el desarrollo del juego. Es un juego completo de una parte del clásico, recomendable 100%.No hagáis caso a los haters, merece la pena cada € gastado en El juego
  46. StormDanno
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Colossal Game, we all start the new Jrpg history from here, the definition of perfect game, Square Enix made a game like when they are the Legendary Squaresoft, the Software House of dreams.
    Story, Graphic, Cast, Soundtrack, Emotion, Gameplay, writing, direction all are from a level far beyond the other games.
    The Basic Materia System, a mechanic system while define the Rpg industry, made a new level!
    The active time battle too, the perfection of action and turn base system.
    I Can't speak more, its all too much Great, no other words, buy the game and live it.    … Expand
  47. Diablosevil2
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Não sei como descrever a nostalgia e a beleza desse jogo, eles pegaram tudo que tinha no FF7 de PSONE, e jogaram tudo para a nova plataforma em uma mecanica incrivel, você passa horas e horas, jogando e não se da conta que esta passando as horas e você ainda esta na mesma missão e não e enjoativo, cutcenes maravilhosas como no longa metragem. fora os momentos hilários, eu ainda estouNão sei como descrever a nostalgia e a beleza desse jogo, eles pegaram tudo que tinha no FF7 de PSONE, e jogaram tudo para a nova plataforma em uma mecanica incrivel, você passa horas e horas, jogando e não se da conta que esta passando as horas e você ainda esta na mesma missão e não e enjoativo, cutcenes maravilhosas como no longa metragem. fora os momentos hilários, eu ainda estou jogando indo para 10 Horas de jogo e nem sei se fiz 20% do jogo ou menos, por que da vontade de explorar cada canto, cada pedacinho do mapa atras de materia e itens, algo que só tive quando joguei FFXV, como fã, da seria não tenho nada a reclamar até agora, o jogo esta simplesmente maravilho.… Expand
  48. GaryMc_Live
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    FF7R is almost the masterpiece that the original was. If you look at this game as a brand new product, disregard what you know from the 1997 release and understand that this is a complete re-imagining of the story and characters you will be completely blown away by the scale and ambition on show here. The combat mechanics feel incredibly deep and the game can be very challenging at points.FF7R is almost the masterpiece that the original was. If you look at this game as a brand new product, disregard what you know from the 1997 release and understand that this is a complete re-imagining of the story and characters you will be completely blown away by the scale and ambition on show here. The combat mechanics feel incredibly deep and the game can be very challenging at points. With the improvements to the narrative and character development, it’s hard to deny that the episodic nature they have decided to re-create FF7 with is the wrong choice. Taking the time to develop the characters further than before and taking the risks to push the narrative further than the original could have possibly gone. If the Remakes future titles keep this level of polish and creative freedom, it could easily overshadow the original but as it stands, it walks a fine line and future instalments will be the make-or-break here.… Expand
  49. Clan_Killer187x
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    The game is a beautiful nostalgic roller coaster of emotion that I absolutely loved and by the end felt conflicted and curious about what will come next. The game absolutely has kingdom hearts and Final Fantasy 15 vibes though this, in saying that the game is a absolute love letter to fans of the original that at the same time feels fresh. Excited for the next installment to come. Music isThe game is a beautiful nostalgic roller coaster of emotion that I absolutely loved and by the end felt conflicted and curious about what will come next. The game absolutely has kingdom hearts and Final Fantasy 15 vibes though this, in saying that the game is a absolute love letter to fans of the original that at the same time feels fresh. Excited for the next installment to come. Music is 10/10 movie quality with sound effects. Graphics when it comes to the main character's have been lovingly updated with careful design not to notice the lack of care on non major npcs… Expand
  50. Phinixdown
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    It's a shame that people still don't figure out the fact that it's an iconic title that outshone their favourite. Git gud, fellows! Final Fantasy VII is alive, more than ever! Thank you, Square Enix! This is a masterpiece.
  51. Jyret
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    What i always wanted is here.. and its good in all its glory. Amazing soundtrack, gameplay and graphics!
  52. Arau
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best new ff7 Game for ever bécause à remake is perfect respect for original ff7
  53. Bish27
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy was the first PS 1 game I played as a child and I was mesmerized by the story, the music, and the scope of the game! 23 years later, I have finally had the chance to play the remake. I have to say, it's amazing. The battle mechanics, the cinematography, the music, the characters. This is a great into to what's going to great series. I can't wait to play the rest of the gamesFinal Fantasy was the first PS 1 game I played as a child and I was mesmerized by the story, the music, and the scope of the game! 23 years later, I have finally had the chance to play the remake. I have to say, it's amazing. The battle mechanics, the cinematography, the music, the characters. This is a great into to what's going to great series. I can't wait to play the rest of the games when the world opens up. 10/10.… Expand
  54. Akzel
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Great game so far! I've played around 7 hours and I can see every little moment I used to play when I was little bit with a lot of content all around it that add a lot a information about secondary characters. The game bring more depth to the original story. I was like "oh wow this is the place I remember" I must have finished Final Fantasy VII original more than 10 times and playing thisGreat game so far! I've played around 7 hours and I can see every little moment I used to play when I was little bit with a lot of content all around it that add a lot a information about secondary characters. The game bring more depth to the original story. I was like "oh wow this is the place I remember" I must have finished Final Fantasy VII original more than 10 times and playing this remake is an absolute blast. I read peoples saying bad things about not being a proper remake and not faithful to the source material.. Well they probably don't know what they are talking about because that game got everything so far with extra. Now stop reading reviews and go play the game and have your proper opinion about it.… Expand
  55. friedtofu1992
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    All of the negative comments seem to misunderstand the term 'remake'. A remake(just as far as the definition goes) isn't constricted by the original source; while a 'remaster' as they're currently known are. This is a through and through reMAKE of Final Fantasy 7 and I've enjoyed the first 12 hours of it since it was released in my time zone to a great degree.

    Since it seems to almost    All of the negative comments seem to misunderstand the term 'remake'. A remake(just as far as the definition goes) isn't constricted by the original source; while a 'remaster' as they're currently known are. This is a through and through reMAKE of Final Fantasy 7 and I've enjoyed the first 12 hours of it since it was released in my time zone to a great degree.

    Since it seems to almost be mandatory, yes, I too, played the original Final Fantasy 7 when I was younger. I don't think it's fair to even compare the two unless you're talking about anything other than story as the core gameplay (active time battle) incorporates real-time fluid combat with a mix that you have control over to slow time to a crawl and choose your next move. The game even offers a 'classic' mode that of course isn't going to be the same as FF7, but it pauses combat between moves so that you can strategically string them together more akin to the original.

    I have a strong feeling, though I won't accuse anyone with a negative comment, that they're angry because of the changes to the story and to a larger degree the ending. I feel like that's a totally warranted response, but going back to my first paragraph, this re*make* will likely continue to share the core story; however loosely that may be.

    I enjoy FF7 Remake *for what it is*, and it does what it set out to do perfectly, the narrative may not be quite what I was expecting, but I also didn't expect it to be a 1:1 copy of the original either. What I love most about FF7 Remake is the way they've created this hybrid combat system of ARPGs and traditional turn-based RPGs into something I think we will see more often in other games or systems resembling it.

    Also I agree with many other reviewers in that there are some nagging details such as the texture streaming, atypical map that can be hard to navigate in some areas in particular, and a great OST that I would expect out of the majority of Square Enix created games.    … Expand
  56. PlayerUpcom
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Complete masterpiece.

    Was a bit of a skeptic towards them remaking this game but they did a solid job. Game of the year candidate.
  57. HankMoody11
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    It's absolutely amazing, and will be more when we have all the parts, just can't wait to play next one.
  58. Zorada
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I played the original back in the day and to be honest it was my first foray into the genre, i loved it and have played it a few times over the years on both Playstation and PC. I have played many FF games now and yet FFVII has always been my favourite.

    I am on chapter 10 at the time of writing and my thoughts are as follows. I looked forward to the remake and i have not been    I played the original back in the day and to be honest it was my first foray into the genre, i loved it and have played it a few times over the years on both Playstation and PC. I have played many FF games now and yet FFVII has always been my favourite.

    I am on chapter 10 at the time of writing and my thoughts are as follows.

    I looked forward to the remake and i have not been disappointed in any way shape or form. Sure it is one part of many and not the full game but what did you expect?. The graphical detail alone would mean a massive time to deliver just what we have. The extra parts and fleshed out sections work well enough and are all Final Fantasy. Just because it did not follow the original to the letter does not make it bad guys. If you wanted the original then go play it, this is a re imagining of that classic not a copy.

    Sure there are some sections that drag a little but let us be fair here no Final Fantasy game has ever not struggled in some parts to keep it going. Graphics are nice and yes its true some of the backgrounds do not hold up to the rest of it but I can forgive that. The story is done well and its fun seeing a little more in certain areas.

    All in all i have so far loved the game and I honestly do not get the hate from some people. Get it and play it and realise it is not the original game but a rework.    … Expand
  59. Link86
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Here is a list of why Remake is an excellent game (played for more than 50 hours so far):
    - The battle system, a brilliant mix of strategy and fast-paced action, you CANNOT mash out your way out win, each enemy/boss has a different way to overcome and make you think of different strategies to beat them which is absurdly fun and engaging
    - More than 30 hours of game-play for the main    Here is a list of why Remake is an excellent game (played for more than 50 hours so far):
    - The battle system, a brilliant mix of strategy and fast-paced action, you CANNOT mash out your way out win, each enemy/boss has a different way to overcome and make you think of different strategies to beat them which is absurdly fun and engaging
    - More than 30 hours of game-play for the main story alone, it is not a short game
    - tens of hours more in end-game content, side quests. mini-bosses, tournaments, summons, collectibles etc.
    - the MUSIC, one of the best if not the best OST I have ever heard in a game
    - Excellent characters and story, improved and fleshed out
    - Lots of mini-games, more than the OG

    I cannot recommend this game enough, if you like RPGs, or even hack and slash games you'll most likely enjoy Remake like I did.    … Expand
  60. TrueSepho
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the OG, I like what they did with the story and can’t wait for the next one
    10/10
  61. Ldds
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Le plus beau Remake jamais réalisé!
    Mention spéciale pour la BO et là DA!
    Vivement la suite!
  62. KidsnearwaterX
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Played the original to death over the years and was not expecting to enjoy this remake... But i was wrong, so very wrong!!! Now im stuck waiting for the next part to release, urghhh... But still, do not let the episodic approach put you off. I didn't finish everything and got a good 35 hours out of it. Midgar lasts around 3-5 hours in the original game so expect a healthy amount of extraPlayed the original to death over the years and was not expecting to enjoy this remake... But i was wrong, so very wrong!!! Now im stuck waiting for the next part to release, urghhh... But still, do not let the episodic approach put you off. I didn't finish everything and got a good 35 hours out of it. Midgar lasts around 3-5 hours in the original game so expect a healthy amount of extra content thrown in.… Expand
  63. takisdv
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome it stays faithful while also adding new things to keep it interesting and also adds more depth yo characters.. graphics are amazing..and the battle system is amazing and combines action with strategy ..with great customization in materia and weapons...i am really excited about part 2 but if haters gonna hate then things might change in the next part and that is wringThis game is awesome it stays faithful while also adding new things to keep it interesting and also adds more depth yo characters.. graphics are amazing..and the battle system is amazing and combines action with strategy ..with great customization in materia and weapons...i am really excited about part 2 but if haters gonna hate then things might change in the next part and that is wring because the game exceeded my expectations..it is good..and i have been playing jrpgs from snes until ps4 i have played many not.only ff 7 and this is really good… Expand
  64. Dragoness11
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Only ending is a little bit disappointing/confusing. Everything else - perfection!
  65. Isoninja
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Second best game ever made. True to the original and adding new elements and keeping the story interesting for the next chapter/s too. Great gamplay, story, music and overall feel 10/10
  66. Alexandr2001
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Magnificent game,best Final Fantasy since FF12!
    Graphics,music,gameplay are insane!
    And the story is still funny,epic and emotional ... don't miss this game,guys!
  67. Linx44
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I loved Ff7 growing up, I've beaten it multiple times and when finding out that the remake was not going to be a turn based game I was sceptical and disappointed but let me assure you that after playing I think the combat is fantastic, if that's your only deciding factor then don't worry. A lot of people have also given this game a review of 0 because they said the game is linear and thatI loved Ff7 growing up, I've beaten it multiple times and when finding out that the remake was not going to be a turn based game I was sceptical and disappointed but let me assure you that after playing I think the combat is fantastic, if that's your only deciding factor then don't worry. A lot of people have also given this game a review of 0 because they said the game is linear and that they expected a more open world game, those people are clowns so don't listen to them. FF7 the original was a linear game too and especially in the first disk. There are still places to explore and side quests to complete so don't worry.
    Overall I think the remake/reimagining is totally worth it and you should give it a shot.    … Expand
  68. Johanzson
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Awesome !! This game is a masterpiece from start to finish, amazing graphics, beautiful music, charismatic characters and emblematic, complex and topical history, is everything that the original of 1997 had and much more, because it explains in greater detail some aspects of the original story, without a doubt you can see an excellent work done by square enix I love it !!!
  69. Kid310
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    O jogo ta.muito bom senhor amado cada centavo bem gasto, esperei 18 anos ppr esse game e estou muito feliz.
  70. shenlong
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever! I have the same wonder, amazement, happiness and joy like I had playing the original one back 20+ years.
  71. Gokublack87
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Like many of you I've been anticipating this game for years. Had it pre-ordered since 2015 I'm lucky enough to get it a week early. Initially disappointed with the game being broken down into multiple parts. And there is definitely a large amount of filler. Extended corridors and pointless side quests. But I still absolutely enjoyed this game and it was fun. The music is absolutelyLike many of you I've been anticipating this game for years. Had it pre-ordered since 2015 I'm lucky enough to get it a week early. Initially disappointed with the game being broken down into multiple parts. And there is definitely a large amount of filler. Extended corridors and pointless side quests. But I still absolutely enjoyed this game and it was fun. The music is absolutely fantastic the composers to a amazing job. The combat system is much improved and enjoyable to play. That my favourite thing was the characters in this game are done perfectly. I find with jrpgs the dialogue normally is horrendous and takes you right out the game. But there's some genuine great voice acting and dialogue making you feel attached to the characters. In a strange way I feel a lot of throwbacks to Final Fantasy XIII game play. But in a good way. I'm still disappointed at that I think they could have fits all into one game without the pointless filler and extended corridors. With games as large as the Witcher can do it I'm sure this could have done. I've not been a fan of the recent Final Fantasy stuff. Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XV were mediocre games in my opinion but this is so much improvement let's hope we're not waiting years for the next parts.… Expand
  72. SeriusGamer007
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Omg the graphics this is So awsome I cant believe I’m playing this now ..This couldn’t have come at a better time these guys in here talking about ending and stuff how the heck have you finished the Game it just came out a few hours ago lol anyways amazing job with this remake no the story is not complete but the game and gameplay is definetely worth a full price thank you for your hardOmg the graphics this is So awsome I cant believe I’m playing this now ..This couldn’t have come at a better time these guys in here talking about ending and stuff how the heck have you finished the Game it just came out a few hours ago lol anyways amazing job with this remake no the story is not complete but the game and gameplay is definetely worth a full price thank you for your hard work making this to entertain me and everyone else in these times being quarantined because of corona virus thank you !!!… Expand
  73. Folter
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game, the ending has me conflicted because I loved the original but that did not lessen my enjoyment of this game. I truly hope square can do a fresh interesting take on the entire story and make a great but different ff7.
  74. Ermaster
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.
    --Story: 9 points - Core story of the original game is there, and is amazing. This remake takes that, and expand it with good script, character development and stunning cutscenes. Sometimes extra added story is overextended and slow, but doesnt change the general quality. Changes from the original don't change the real essence of FF7, and for the re-players like me, its fresh and exciting to see whats next.
    --Graphics: 9 points - Despite some textures problems, and a bit too long loading times, its the peak of this generation in terms of graphics. Version for next generation/PC will solve those minor problems.
    --Music: 10 points - This game has the best arranged OST ever in a videogame. Period. Original tracks of Uematsu are brilliant and they made them fit perfectly in the scene. Most of new themes are not as good as the originals, but fit quite nicely.
    --Gameplay: 9 points - Combat is exquisite, challenging at times, addictive, exciting. Best fusion of classic turns and action.Good weapon development and materia system. Many extra thing to complete but without being overwhelming.

    Doesn't matter if you played the original or not, if you like JRPG or not. Play it. Its a MUST.    … Expand
  75. Robbio86
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Loving it. From the graphics to the gameplay and story telling is phenomenal. From a FF fan this one doesn't disappoint.
  76. simfy
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Brilliant, the combat is great, music incredible, and I love the detail they’ve added to Midgar. Voice acting a pleasant surprise too. Some minor foibles (camera can be janky) but nothing that detracts from the overall experience.
  77. ps4rev
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    final fantasy 7 remake amazing game great graphics great gameplay!
    Absolutely A faithful adaptation and re-imagining of the original game.
  78. reread
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This game is getting review bombed when it's really a very excellent game it's a 40 hours campaign full of s-tier new and old content on top of that 100gb of unique assets costing only 60$ without locking anything behind a pricy DLC
  79. ceazar
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    So far the game is superb, im 14 hours in the game and am enjoying it every second. The characters are great, midgar is a huge cool city. There are so many details and great character dialogue. There is plenty sidequest as well, and exploration. The boss battles are amazing. The level up and materia management is great. I have some minor problems with the battle system, I would haveSo far the game is superb, im 14 hours in the game and am enjoying it every second. The characters are great, midgar is a huge cool city. There are so many details and great character dialogue. There is plenty sidequest as well, and exploration. The boss battles are amazing. The level up and materia management is great. I have some minor problems with the battle system, I would have preferred more turnbased, that would give this game 10/10. It is a little bit annoying fighting flying enemies, especially in small areas as camera gets anoying. otherwise, it is worth every dollar - the best final fantasy game in years!… Expand
  80. Philsfilms
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This game does an amazing job of fleshing out what FF7 was going for. Everyone knows the 1997 FF7 was revolutionary. This game being the first part of the remake project shows the amazing potential that it has to become even better. This game managed to create a full and amazing game out of a small portion of the original.

    If you are upset that this is a part of the game and not its    This game does an amazing job of fleshing out what FF7 was going for. Everyone knows the 1997 FF7 was revolutionary. This game being the first part of the remake project shows the amazing potential that it has to become even better. This game managed to create a full and amazing game out of a small portion of the original.

    If you are upset that this is a part of the game and not its entirety you do not seem to understand the point of it.

    This game is meant to further flesh out the atmosphere the game was originally supposed to. With better graphics and updated sounds/music.

    It really feels like I am experiencing what was in my imagination all those years ago.    … Expand
  81. Orpheusaa
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    The real score is 9.5. I give 10 to compensate for 0 underrated score. I won't describe which pro and con that a lot of people already said.

    Pro 1. Every NPC characters have their own dialogue, so it look like they alive. 2. Almost materia is useful in it own way. It hard for me to choose due to limited materia slot. In the original, you use 20-30% of materia to win the game. 3. It's    The real score is 9.5. I give 10 to compensate for 0 underrated score. I won't describe which pro and con that a lot of people already said.

    Pro
    1. Every NPC characters have their own dialogue, so it look like they alive.
    2. Almost materia is useful in it own way. It hard for me to choose due to limited materia slot. In the original, you use 20-30% of materia to win the game.
    3. It's quite hard for me despite normal mode. You have to use good skill to win the battle even it's not a boss.

    Con
    1. The camera view in the combat is not wide enough. Many times I can only see only 1 of them, so I don't know what will the other do to me.
    2. Stupid teammate AI    … Expand
  82. M1GU3L_09
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Really enjoy the game, battle system is great, materia system great, story was how I imagine as a kid, the expansion of the story some are great others good! Great game in my opinion, can’t wait for the next couples of parts!
  83. PXM
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    No joke, the people giving it 0's..... what?! And the fact that professional critics have given it a 60, you know, 15 worse than the motocross and Yu-Gi-Oh games is absurd.

    TL:DR - This game is a masterpiece. If you played the first one, this is how you imagined it in your head as a child, but real and in front of you. If you've never played it, this is a great start point for the    No joke, the people giving it 0's..... what?! And the fact that professional critics have given it a 60, you know, 15 worse than the motocross and Yu-Gi-Oh games is absurd.

    TL:DR - This game is a masterpiece. If you played the first one, this is how you imagined it in your head as a child, but real and in front of you. If you've never played it, this is a great start point for the series. Either way a must-buy for any gamer.

    Ok, so now with that said, they've taken a game from an era which would be difficult to translate into a modern gaming experience and done so beautifully. The combat is action-RPG, but if you don't like that you can switch it off. There are a ton of side quests which I was genuinely worried about up front, but 1) they are optional and 2) serve to get you more deeply invested with the people and teammates you have. You know, so you feel for them on a deeper level than a collection of sprites, in case anything bad were to happen to them. Even here, each quest ties into the next, what would seem to be a fetch quest advances 3 quests at once. At one point 5 quests hinged on each other. There is real care, thought and attention that has gone into each decision.

    The characters look gorgeous, subtle decisions in their models, scars, gear, all has been a painstaking labour of love. The combat is challenging but beautifully balanced. Never fought a trash mob during my first playthrough. Always hard, but rewarding. And the enemies look great. They managed to make the house look good. Nuff said.

    The music is incredible, blending and remixing original scores to hit you right in the feels if you played the first one. It is possibly my favourite thing about the game, the score and Nubuo Uematsu sent me back to being a child immediately, sometimes on the first bar, and rekindled the feelings that I had all over again. The depth to the customisation, both of weapons and materia give no weapon junk status. It's a decision that allows you to balance your loadout before each encounter if need be, or pick a favourite and stick with it. The game's battle intel system actually helps you get better as you go.

    Finally, the added bits to the story. I was a fan. I know others may not be. But in my eyes, it helped to give me a deeper level of relationship with the characters in whom I am supposed to care. It made some more human, more vulnerable, while others gained more depth than just their character model's curves. I can see some feeling that it's "not THEIR (insert character here)" but I tell you what, it worked for me, and I suspect far more people. Yes, it is a part one of more to come, but I'd rather have them commit to something now, which forces the continued development, than to wait 5-10 more years for something which is continuously pushed back. I'm grateful for what I have, because it's brilliant. I can't wait for the next instalment.

    This game is a triumph. 23 years of waiting had me constantly smiling and my overriding feeling was "I can't believe I'm actually playing this". This has easily taken to top spot on my greatest games of all time, just for the ambition of pulling off this project at the tail end of a console's life and giving a high note for the machine before moving on to the next one.    … Expand
  84. Will80
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Final fantasy 7 remake is what all kids which played this game 23 years ago would expect!!! Absolutely gorgeous mesmerising sound tracks are to die for!!!
    And this is just the beginning hope they do another 2-3 games of this remake!!!
  85. Harcos
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    A faithful adaptation and re-imagining of the original game. I felt the nostalgia the entire way through the game and fell in love with the characters, the fantastic music and beautiful visuals all over again.

    The only gripe I have is the introduction of the new plot elements as they feel very out of place - but that doesn't detract from the overall experience which is, by-and-large,    A faithful adaptation and re-imagining of the original game. I felt the nostalgia the entire way through the game and fell in love with the characters, the fantastic music and beautiful visuals all over again.

    The only gripe I have is the introduction of the new plot elements as they feel very out of place - but that doesn't detract from the overall experience which is, by-and-large, absolutely fantastic.    … Expand
  86. Kyljaiden
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Good:
    - great game, great story, great combat (but bad camera)

    Bad:
    - its too easy. would have liked hard difficulty to be available as starting option
    - low res textures everywhere once you see them. cant be unseen and almost feels like a bug. Its very weird seeing your high detail character standing next to a Metal gear solid 1 graphic like door for example.
  87. Sakata1870
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I understand the people who are frustrated over the ending I feel that given we don't know how it will play out till the next part of the remake and that every other aspect of the game is so well done I think it is a fantastic game that is fun to play.… Expand
  88. banks72301
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Love all the changes. The way they changed the story makes it modern n make sense for sequels.
  89. spidey171201
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Graphics,music,gameplay are insane!One of the best looking games ive played this generation
  90. Serbinator84
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I must say for me the best game with the witcher 3
  91. MrNinosan
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I am a hardcore fan since 1997 of Final Fantasy VII.
    When the Remake was announced I was worried about the Part 1 thing. But the more SE talked about it, I understood there is no other way to make this game. And now, after putting over 80 hours into the game, I understand it's not just FF7 OG we're getting. It's the full saga of FG7. That includes 4 games, 1 movie, animeshow and novellas.    I am a hardcore fan since 1997 of Final Fantasy VII.
    When the Remake was announced I was worried about the Part 1 thing. But the more SE talked about it, I understood there is no other way to make this game. And now, after putting over 80 hours into the game, I understand it's not just FF7 OG we're getting. It's the full saga of FG7. That includes 4 games, 1 movie, animeshow and novellas.

    So why is this a perfect 10?
    Let's start with the sound.
    It IS AMAZING. The music is made by magic, and can't be described by words.

    The battlesysten. I am all in for turn based, and not so much for action. When I started to play this game, I realised that Classic was slow and boring, so I changed to Normal and oh my what a gane. I never preferred action, but when it's made in this tactical way, I'm all in.

    For the story, we don't need explanation. The story is still amazing and expanded on.

    Tjanks SE for this amazing game. Already waiting for the nwxt one.    … Expand
  92. DanCsar
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é fantástico e maravilhoso, verdadeiramente uma carta de amor para os fãs. Seu sistema de batalha é único,e as cutscenes são simplesmente apaixonantes.… Expand
  93. MrButt0ns
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    One of the best looking games ive played this generation with a very engaging campaign the only little gripe i have are the side stuff that its not that excellent other then that i can highly recommend this.
  94. TuffinUp
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Prefect reimagining for the modern generation. I love classic jrpgs and turned based combat, but this move that forward with the times. Haters are kinda stuck in the past.
  95. Melzhas
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazingly immersive. The effort that was put in making the slums believable and looking food from every angle is to be respected.
  96. BatLB
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I am now 33 years old - I played FF7 with sweet 11 on the OG PlayStation in my bedroom. I fell in love with the Characters, spent hundreds of hours on the game and a good portion of it on chocobo taming alone.

    I enjoyed the story, I got frustrated by Ruby and Emerald Weapons, I collected the ultimate Weapons and tamed the Golden Chocobo for Knights of the Round. That said, I AM the    I am now 33 years old - I played FF7 with sweet 11 on the OG PlayStation in my bedroom. I fell in love with the Characters, spent hundreds of hours on the game and a good portion of it on chocobo taming alone.

    I enjoyed the story, I got frustrated by Ruby and Emerald Weapons, I collected the ultimate Weapons and tamed the Golden Chocobo for Knights of the Round.

    That said, I AM the target audience for this game. And I can just say... wow! The Remake is brilliant. The Combat is fast, hectic, but still feels very strategic and organized. The Character Controls are, even though with a learning curve, intuitive. The graphics are stunning - besides a few hiccups with textures which the PS4 is to blame alone, mentioning especially doors and walls in some parts of the game - and the characters finally have personality. While my little Aerith legofigurine had some dialogues that gave you an idea about her, this Aerith is alive and feels real - Her emotions, thought processes, dialogues. Cloud, the little annoying S-Head with his emotions and psychological issues is exactly how I imagined him to be. Tifa, the strong and struggled martial arts warrior, simply perfect. Even the side characters we couldn't really get to know well in the original finally got a background story and life.

    To me, this is exactly what I wanted from the game. Even if they never bring a second part, I am happy to be able to see Midgar the way I imagined it as a little boy, when my fantasy was inspired by the beautiful stories and music of Squaresoft.    … Expand
  97. Vincent1310
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A faithful recreation of a classic best RPG of all time, the graphic is beautiful, the combat is flawless, so much fun playing & exploring midgar, the story is top tier, is everything I hope for in a game, no its not just a game its a piece of art that should be treated like monalisa, the music is beautiful Nobuo Uetmatsu is a legend, he is obviously up there with legendary composer likeA faithful recreation of a classic best RPG of all time, the graphic is beautiful, the combat is flawless, so much fun playing & exploring midgar, the story is top tier, is everything I hope for in a game, no its not just a game its a piece of art that should be treated like monalisa, the music is beautiful Nobuo Uetmatsu is a legend, he is obviously up there with legendary composer like mozart & bethoven… Expand
  98. Descending23
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Wow, just wow. Square has done a stellar job, and this is a return to form revolution for the series.
  99. MattyTime
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love what they did with the ending it’s like Twin Peaks season 3 meets JJ Abrams Star Trek...incredible.… Expand
  100. Taryl
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    .. It's immediately clear that this game was made with great love, the city of midgard comes to life and is gigantic to explore, the graphics are wonderful, the combat system is both immediate and strategic! The original story has been enhanced by becoming much more exciting. Get ready, you will fall in love with the characters and their incredible stories
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 126 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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