Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. h0mez
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Find it funny how all these purist are trying to low vote this game, the ending is amazing. they can go in any directing with this, ( they still staying true to the original FF7 ) for me a perfect 9, the only thing that was a bit disturbing were the textures. but not enough to lower my vote. lol
    to all the purist out there, Suck it. just go back to fortnite.
  2. lastofreviews
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i have played in 2020! Every studio should look at this or RE2 remake for examples how to remake a game!
  3. awokengenius
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    *never played the original* the game was great the whole way through up until the last half of the final chapter. Then I was confused af. Though after playing through the entire game again on hard mode I began to appreciate the story more. The game is mostly carried by the combat and the great characters, story isn't bad but I don't think they did enough to explain some things to new*never played the original* the game was great the whole way through up until the last half of the final chapter. Then I was confused af. Though after playing through the entire game again on hard mode I began to appreciate the story more. The game is mostly carried by the combat and the great characters, story isn't bad but I don't think they did enough to explain some things to new players before the end. But! The final half of the last chapter still felt really epic and if that was what they were going for, then they nailed that. So despite me being confused it was fun and I was kinda blown away.

    My other complaint is that there is nothing to do now, I've got the plat and every item etc. An extra dungeon or an endless wave challenge might have kept me busy for awhile. If anything the game told me to play the OG and I'm definitely here for the next installment, once again the characters are soo good I love them. The boss fights were top notch, music is a 10/10.    … Expand
  4. Davak
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Juegazo que recrea el mítico jrpg del 97. Destila la esencia del FF VII por todos lados. Una jugabilidad espectacular connun sistema de combate innovador y sólido que creará precedente en los jrpg. Es linial como el juego del 97, y si bien en los capítulos que siguen la historia esto es correcto, en otras zonas esa linialidad le sienta mal.
    Un diseño artístico delicioso, buena iluminación    Juegazo que recrea el mítico jrpg del 97. Destila la esencia del FF VII por todos lados. Una jugabilidad espectacular connun sistema de combate innovador y sólido que creará precedente en los jrpg. Es linial como el juego del 97, y si bien en los capítulos que siguen la historia esto es correcto, en otras zonas esa linialidad le sienta mal.
    Un diseño artístico delicioso, buena iluminación y modelado de personajes que transmite magia pura. Sin embargo tiene fallos de texturas y npcs genericos sin buen diseño.
    Sobre la narrativa es una marabilla. Como han sabido recrear el original, planteando mil y un detalles. Hay cosas que cambian y amplian y en su mayor parte es interesante. El desarrollo de personajes y sus diálogos es perfecto. Consiguen profundizar en ellos y dotarlos de personalidad y carisma huyendo de los clichés del original.
    En definitiva, sin ser perfecto, SE ha conseguido un remake a la altura. Una experiencia que se tiene que jugar si o si.    … Expand
  5. Vigilem
    Apr 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers ahead

    The game is one of the most iconic, brilliant and unique games you will ever play - even if you played the original - but there are quite a long list of things that it has got very wrong that stops it being at the same level as the original.

    1. Some things it should have done differently - it failed at, like being less linear but instead the 'free roam' segments just send you back down the same linear paths you already travelled for very generic filler sidequests that serve little to no purpose. The linearity wouldn't be bad if not for the very poor attempt at simply extending the available play time, but its fine where there's actual quality to be had which is true for 90% of the story segments. The cutscenes are fantastic fantasy/action goodness that you'll love if you're familiar with FF/JRPG cutscenes. The Honeybee Inn was just perfection.

    2. The story isn't faithful to the original. This will be a dealbreaker for many. Unfortunately, Tetsuya Nomura seems to have turned this much loved story, at least for the ending of part 1, into a pretentious extridemensional time-travelling 'struggle against fate'. I hope, damn near PRAY, that the word 'fate' is never used in the sequels' stories. Just before the ending credits roll, you're given the text "The unknown journey will continue", making it clear that from now everything will likely be different from the original. A real shame, but there is potential in the FF7 world to create an amazing alternate tale IF they stay away from the 'fate and timeline' nonsense that has no place here.
    There's Shinra deepground, the Tsviets, the Turks, Genesis, Wutai, the Weapons -- so much great content if they just keep it grounded but I have my doubts with the people in charge.

    3. There's such incredible variation in quality. Some moments you have the absolutely stunning main character models that I never tire looking at (Tifa's grey dress comes to mind), and then you have a PS2-era texture thrown at you. I'm genuinely not exaggerating. The door to Cloud's room early in the game is a blurred brownish-grey slab. I thought there was a problem with the game/my PS4 Pro with loading textures, it was that bad. Bad textures are glaringly obvious and hard to miss that really makes you wonder what kind of budget/effort went into it.

    4. The combat is probably the best in an FF game since FF10. The ATB system adds a turn-based feel to otherwise realtime action. Though sometimes it suffers from feeling too 'in-the-moment' and not strategic enough for hardcore JRPG fans. Hard mode should have been available from the beginning, not locked behind New Game Plus.

    5. Most of the characters have been brought to life perfectly. Barret, Cloud, Tifa and Aerith have perfect voice actors and they have so much personality and chemistry that gives me faith that, no matter what story Nomura and co produce, the characters will be the saving grace. Meanwhile, Sephiroth was disappointing. His voice lacked that evilness to it and in terms of his character it was all over the place. Why can he timetravel? Why could he create a 'singularity' and take Cloud to the edge of creation? This isn't our Sephiroth. He isn't even scary powerful and we shouldn't have been able to fight him in part 1 at all.

    The game is a real mixed bag if you're a fan of the original.    … Expand
  6. Plavix
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Love it. While I do understand from where the critics are coming, you need to consider the deity aura the OG is envolved with. The authors had to test the waters, seeing how everything would fall with the dans and new players. If this would have been a flop, they could easily stop here, without compromising the playability of the game as a solo shot.Since this was an excelente game, allLove it. While I do understand from where the critics are coming, you need to consider the deity aura the OG is envolved with. The authors had to test the waters, seeing how everything would fall with the dans and new players. If this would have been a flop, they could easily stop here, without compromising the playability of the game as a solo shot.Since this was an excelente game, all this safeguard made by the director is considered as cringe meta crítics. Stop it and enjoy the game Boy what it os, not what you would like to to BE, on tour head.… Expand
  7. SauceBox6
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    10 - Masterpiece
    9 - Amazing
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Okay
    5 - Mediocre
    4 - Bad
    3 - Awful
    2 - Painful
    1 - Unbearable
  8. Wimpher
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Honestly? At first I was like many who immediately were disappointed by its story execution and changes. Right out of the gate I was comparing it to the original and have realized there's no way I could be fair to this game and what it was trying to be if I had given it such a disservice.

    No way in hell this is a game anything below an 8. As a game itself, it is truly one hell of an    Honestly? At first I was like many who immediately were disappointed by its story execution and changes. Right out of the gate I was comparing it to the original and have realized there's no way I could be fair to this game and what it was trying to be if I had given it such a disservice.

    No way in hell this is a game anything below an 8. As a game itself, it is truly one hell of an immersive experience and oh my god what they did to those characters. Just seeing them presented like this in a game with such high visual fidelity is enough for me. They nailed every single character.

    Right now, all I can say is that the only thing I'm not too fond of are key story changes like that one "promise" scene just for a quick example. I felt now in this game it was just so out of place while in the original it was executed perfectly and was shown at the perfect time in the story. So just things like that...and yeah, the story is important to me when it comes to FF games but the bottomline is....I cannot deny the fact at how much fun I am having playing this game. No matter what, I prefer it to games like The Witcher 3 and Skyrim - those just aren't my thing.

    So yeah, this game truly delivers from a character development standpoint, visual standpoint, sound, art design and especially the gameplay and how well executed I thought it all was. It just always felt so satisfying to just play. So if I just let the story go for a bit and don't compare it to the perfect original's story, I find myself enjoying it more.

    Do I wish it followed the story a bit more closer to the original? Sure. Is the game slightly disappointing in this way? Yeah, maybe. But all in all, every scene still blew me away and some of the new added sequences were absolute FIRE to watch. There's no denying the care that went into this project and I can appreciate that for all its worth.

    And the most important thing? When I'm not playing it all I do is think about just getting back into that world. Because honestly, it's probably the most spectacular world ever created in a game for me. And to me that speaks volumes. Midgar is truly a living, breathing city now and that alone gives this game an ultimate pass.    … Expand
  9. Adules
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    The game itself is a flawed masterpiece in a schizophrenic fashion. They do things here that are a masterclass in design and presentation that is some of the best work in the business. They also do things in this that are a complete embarrassment. Luckily, the things they do right, are phenomenal.

    PROs: Incredible battle system. Hands down, one of the best RPG battle systems I have    The game itself is a flawed masterpiece in a schizophrenic fashion. They do things here that are a masterclass in design and presentation that is some of the best work in the business. They also do things in this that are a complete embarrassment. Luckily, the things they do right, are phenomenal.

    PROs:
    Incredible battle system. Hands down, one of the best RPG battle systems I have ever played. Intelligent combination of tactics based old school command based rpg mechanics, mixed with well designed fluid action combat. Very few flaws, very well designed, and very well implemented with the rpg mechanis.

    Rpg mechanics are phenomenal. They translated the excellent materia design of the original and just improved and iterated. Weapons upgrading and providing the character with unique abilities is an excellent and polished addition.

    Music. This game has one of the best soundtracks of all time and it's a love letter to another one of the best soundtracks of all time (the original FF7).

    Characters: probably some of the best realized characters I have seen in an rpg. From the phenomenal acting, to visual design, to writing, to perfect animations and subtle facial animations, to story beats, to everything related to characters. Just truly masterclass. Even if everything else was horrible, this game is MADE on the strengths of these characters.

    Setting/Story: The setting is an excellent presentation of the iconic and wonderful setting of FF7 and the parts they do right with the story, they do REALLY right. The places they expand on with characters is phenomenally done and the moments they preserve from the original are masterclass. It serves as testament of how good the original story was in the first place. And the way it was expanded was just wonderful.... except...

    CONS:
    Level design. As per usual with final fantasy games, some of the worst level design I could possibly conceive of in otherwise competently designed game. Serviceable at best, but not really the point of the game (-1 point).

    Quality. Whether it's texture issues, random low points in quest design, lip syncing, or random imbalanced audio design, this game can get kind a rocky (-0.5 points).

    Story: For everything they do so so so RIGHT with this game, they have beats in this story that are so amateurish and bad, that it is shocking that this game is made by the same people. I am not a purist by any means. I celebrate the changes in this game in comparison to the original. But there are additions and changes to the original story that absolutely gut and rob the game of it's initial impact and meaning on a criminal level. Without getting into spoilers, there are specific moments throughout the game that are just inexplicably done in a way that is decidedly worse, especially in the latter act. From the way they handle the villain, to the removal of subtlety of the original, to the complete gutting of iconic moments, it's just cringe at times what they do with the story. I can't separate this game from the fact that i have played the original. Perhaps these moments can still work for new fans, but with the original as context, they just completely miss the tone and theme and soul of the original in a way that seems it's purposefully hack. Leaning towards things that are bad cliches and moving away from moments that were truly inspired in the original. It's difficult to describe, without spoiling and going into detail, and it is a point that could be argued for and against. Specific decisions, made with this game, could be debated for hours. I think a major way to sum up my feelings on things they have done, is that they have somewhat diminished and in some cases outright robbed the story of consequence, horror, and subtlety.

    Nowhere more can the above criticism be explored, than the underlying B-plot that serves as the core of this game throughout the entirety of it. I won't get into details, but this B-plot is the most controversial thing about this game. It's why you see so many zeros, and to put it simply, it represents a major departure from the spirit and identity of the original, for something a bit more akin to a marvel movie. Some people make a comparison to kingdom hearts, but I feel that this is a surface level comparison. I WILL say, that once you mull over the story and play through a second time, it's obvious that they thought this story through and it all pieces together properly. But does that make it good writing? No. It's hack, over the top, tonally inconsistent, it's silly, it's not a good direction for the game/franchise, and it willfully misses the point of the original for an arbitrary reason. It makes the story convoluted for new fans and it subverts not just the audience, but its own themes. It's clear they have no interest in producing a remake, but it's also clear they don't have a good idea for a future story (-0.5 points)    … Expand
  10. EY0290
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The battle is striking and the direction is also very good. and People who like the original may be disappointed that it is not a perfect remake, but I still like the next episode, including stories.
  11. uharin
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    I went into this remake thinking that I would very much dislike it. How could SE possibly capture the wonder of the original after so many recent fumblings with the FF franchise? Well, was I ever wrong.

    It is so clear, even from the first 20 minutes of the game, that Square put every effort into making this game a wonderful and heartfelt homage to the original. So much detail, depth,    I went into this remake thinking that I would very much dislike it. How could SE possibly capture the wonder of the original after so many recent fumblings with the FF franchise? Well, was I ever wrong.

    It is so clear, even from the first 20 minutes of the game, that Square put every effort into making this game a wonderful and heartfelt homage to the original. So much detail, depth, and thought was put into every facet, from the character designs, to the level layouts and puzzles, to the updated combat. They must have spent hours pouring over things from the original game in an effort to remain true in spirit in this Remake.

    Characters: the characters (even the side characters) are all brought to life in beautiful, cutting edge, graphics. I was worried that their personalities would have been dumbed down, but no, they remain the wonderful, nuanced characters we have always known and loved. And the voice acting, I'm happy to say, isn't just passable...it's downright good! Added time with the core Avalanche crew and Shinra goons is just icing on the cake.

    Gameplay: Everything is here: exploration, combat, item and materia management, and they NAILED it. I was a huge opponent of changing the combat system, but SE has truly given me something I didn't even know I wanted, and I am SO glad they did. The combat feels fun, fresh, and exciting! Each character has their own unique moves, stats, and abilities that make them each their own unique assess to a party composition. The combat feels surprisingly real. Even placement matters; you can't just iframe out of an attack. You really need to be aware of your surroundings to make it through some of the more challenging encounters. And the challenges are present, at least on the mode on which I played (Normal). It was exhilarating bouncing between characters, attacking and issuing commands, syncing their unique abilities, and taking down huge foes with flashy grace. Most enemies, and especially the bosses feel almost like mini puzzles that you have to solve in order to take them down. Again, SE could have dialed it in and made it a cash grab purely on nostalgia value (see: RE3 Remake), but decided to really put their heart and soul into it and make engaging and fun gameplay.

    Environments: wow...just wow. Most of the environments in this game are absolutely stunning. There were many times where I would just stop and circle the camera around my character in order to take it all in. Each major hub feels so unique and full of life. Again, they somehow managed to get it all right; it's actually incredible to me. Aerith's house, the church in the slums, the Shinra building, the Mako reactors, Wall Market, all of these places are so incredibly faithful to the original imaginings of them that I would actually chuckle in glee when I would discover little nods to the original game (e.g. barrels in the church, sad old man in the diner in Wall Market, moveable trains in the train graveyard!). I was legitimately moved by some of the set pieces in this game, and I really can't remember the last time I felt that way about a game.

    Music: This. This may truly be the standout. Absolutely incredible. My wife would actually walk into the room and say things like "wow, this piece is beautiful" or "wow, that's a real banger, huh?". All of the music from the original game is adapted to full orchestral tracks. Many of the original's more memorable themes have leitmotifs and adaptations that are used throughout the whole experience and really add a sense of cohesion to the game. The battle themes are particularly incredible, although pretty much every area's track (yes, even the new ones) will stick in your brain for months to come.

    Negatives: Many people say the game is bloated and that the side quests are boring and don't add much to the story. I didn't find the sidequests to be any different from the sidequests in most other JRPGs or even western RPGs. Not all games have Witcher III quality sidequests, and the ones present here are refreshing, fun, and offer either a good reward, a chance to explore, or a nice nod to series lore that will bring a smile to your face.

    I do, however, agree that some of the areas (in particular, the dungeons) could have been trimmed a bit. I felt like they went on just a little longer than they needed to, and would from time to time disrupt the narrative pacing of the game. I aimed for as close to a 100% completion as I could on my first play through and near the end of the game, I felt a little weary. Weary not of the good parts (of which there are sooo many), but of the longer dungeon slogs.

    All in all this is a triumph. I know some people have avoided it due to not all of the story beats being the same. I can understand the frustration. That said, I loved the way it all ended, and I couldn't recommend this game more if you're a FF7 fan. It gave me chills, it made me shed a tear, it made me laugh. Cloud is back and better than ever!    … Expand
  12. Graham20
    May 6, 2020
    9
    A great game that hits all the right notes. Not perfect, with unnecessary padding and pacing issues in maybe three or four chapters,especially the ones with side quests. Great combat and materia system.
    Great boss fights, especially in later chapters with more skills and materia unlocked, which come with one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard in a video game. Great characters that    A great game that hits all the right notes. Not perfect, with unnecessary padding and pacing issues in maybe three or four chapters,especially the ones with side quests. Great combat and materia system.
    Great boss fights, especially in later chapters with more skills and materia unlocked, which come with one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard in a video game. Great characters that have been fleshed out more from the original game, and good post game content to unlock and beat. Overall, a well polished game with plenty of style and heart.    … Expand
  13. Dyberian
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    incredible work of the devellopeur bravo to them and thank you. even if people complain about some low resolution texture the game is frankly magnificent as a whole
  14. adam0509
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    I Finished the game

    + Graphism
    + Universe / Scenario
    + OST

    - Combat is a mess, and IA is dumb
    - Automatic Invocation
    - Filling boring levels (Sewers, Tunnel, Big Light)
    - Slow moments (Button to long push , transition animation...)
    - We spend our time adjusting the camera, not enough fixed angles.
  15. Shigg0p0tamus
    Apr 19, 2020
    8
    FFVII Remake Review by Kevin Berg
    - Chapter 17 ... switching back and forth between parties not knowing who needs what materia...your customers spent way too much time unequipping and reequipping materia every time you deemed it necessary to switch parties without any hints towards what would be needed each time (6-10 minutes every time) and it turns out some of the party switching did not    FFVII Remake Review by Kevin Berg
    - Chapter 17 ... switching back and forth between parties not knowing who needs what materia...your customers spent way too much time unequipping and reequipping materia every time you deemed it necessary to switch parties without any hints towards what would be needed each time (6-10 minutes every time) and it turns out some of the party switching did not even result in combat...you can’t let your users (the people who determine whether or not your game is a success) flail around like idiots...set the stage right and give cues...this was a major source of frustration that could have easily been avoided
    - chapter 18 ... you start the scenario with only Cloud in the party and once we properly equip him accordingly we sit through a long cut scene only to find out the combat starts with Tifa and Barrett joining the party...no chance to equip them...people don’t like to have to sit through long ass cut scenes and then have to reset to have to sit through them again because the game gave us no notion that we would have to go through that ... then you change parties and add Aerith again...this only necessitates more time wasted after we’ve sat through the cutscenes...then once again for the last battle (which should not happen this early in Cloud’s timeline, but I’ll get to that later) you do it again...no reasonable notion to the user concerning who should have the proper equipment...this is not creative gaming this is a huge time waster...
    - Introducing Sephiroth way too early completely detracts from his significance later on in the story...and Sephiroth IS the story...this was done because you felt it necessary to give this first edition an “end game” feel...”oh we have to let them fight the main bad guy”...this was a total bastardization of the original game...you knew this game was being cut up into sections...don’t (bleep) with the original story...Cloud does not face Sephiroth this early in the story for a reason...he is not mentally equipped nor has he gained any solidarity on his reality yet...the story provides that in time...the entire strength of the story relies on the overpowering strength of Sephiroth as a being who cannot be matched at this time ... yet before we leave Midgar we’ve already bested him in combat...and you dared to take it one step further ... you completely stripped the actual end-game (Cloud vs Sephiroth) and introduced it before the team even leaves Midgar?! Who is in charge of this? I am astounded and completely saddened that this was allowed to happen...the only evidence we should have of Sephiroth even being alive by this time is the assassination of the president of Shinra (which we should not see for ourselves...Sephiroth’s existence should still be a rumor here) ... I can’t wait to see how you make up for this in the later versions ... bringing back anticipation is very difficult once you’ve already let the cat out of the bag...now that I’ve gone back and replayed it...I believe you spent more time giving Tifa and Scarlett giant **** and Sephiroth DSL than you spent working on the story and respecting the original game..tsk tsk Square...tsk tsk...
    - Cloud cannot see the future...the climax of the game is his self-realization that he is not the puppet that Hojo and Sephiroth make him out to be...why are you purposely foreshadowing the most anticipated scenes of the story unnecessarily? This does not benefit the die-hards nor the newcomers...these are pointless indiscretions and I don’t like them at all...add to that the inclusion of Meteor this early in the game...your main demographic knows the story...don’t give it away prematurely without reason...seriously...and this continues throughout this first cut until the end-game ... when Tifa somehow can now see the future as well...you didn’t give it away with the original...who the (bleep) thought it was a good idea to ruin some of the greatest moments of the game this early?
    - What is the deal with changing difficulties and chapters? What sticks and what doesn’t? That is the most frustrating part of the game...pick a stance and stick with it...there is no continuity once the game has been completed...what “game progress” am I working on? Some (bleep) sticks, most everything else does not. Big waste of time for gamers. If I go back and obtain Bahamut, for example, it doesn’t show up in my “hard” game mode...but which game mode would it go to if we as gamers can freely jump from chapter to chapter? Where is the continuity? Love the idea of Chapter select but you did not think about everything that goes with that concept.
    - The remake of Final Fantasy VII is the most anticipated remake of all time...do you want to approach this opportunity with so many flaws or do you want this to go down as the greatest game of all time?    … Expand
  16. bbrunobb
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente genial, adorei quase tudo que o jogo ofereceu inclusive a reimaginação da historia.
  17. Lumiad
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    Art is great, Game play is a vast improvement to the FF15 battle system, music is really good,Ending is controversial but i'm optimistic about the future installments.

    The only draw back i had with the game is some of the dialog can almost reach kingdom hearts level cringe. However its not prominent enough to tank my experience with this game.
  18. Noahpalmer011
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is such an amazing game the story the detail I just can't with how amazing it is ❤️… Expand
  19. Maradum
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Critical this game gets a 9/10 for me, personally it is one if the best games I have ever played and definitley one of the best Final Fantasy titles, personally the best since X (and I rate X very highly).

    90% of this game are a beautiful recreation of the original Midgar part. Every aspect here is build with so much love and respect that it felt like they build this world directly out of my memories. Start of chapter 2, entering the slums, looking at the upper plates skybox and seeing all this people talk made me tear up, because it was exactly "my" Midgar.

    The other 10%, the ending, is where things show you that this is not just a Remake, but almost a Sequel. The ending itself is genius and the next game will show if this is a good or a bad thing.

    Characterization in this game is the strongest part of the game. Every character feels perfect and they have so much more character traits then in the original, best FF character design in ages. All additional characters feel like a great addition, especially Roche to show how crazy SOLDIERs actually are.

    The world itself looks stunning, Midgar looks perfect, Wall Market is exactly what it should be. The size of the Shinra HQ is impressive as it really shows the power of this company. Overall the world feels so alive due to the many NPCs with unique voice acting.

    The voice acting itself is also great, I loved every one of them, especially if you consider that some of these VAs had no experience before (e.g. Aerith). Barret and Red VAs are perfect and just capture the characters personality very well. The only one I was not sure about was Sephiroths VA - but after almost 100 hours I also really enjoy his voice. It is the same tone, all the time, with no emotions, which makes the character itself even scarier.

    The gameplay is the best gameplay a Final Fantasy ever had. It perfectly combines action based combat with tactical components. Its like they took the best parts of every FF and put them into this. Stagger mechanics feel nice and rewarding, the character movement delivers much more tension, the weapon system gives great choices of how you build your characters and especially the fact that every weapon is viable and they do not replace each other. If you want to play the game only with the Buster Sword, you could do that. And at the same time every character can fullfill every role because of the different weapons. Overall this fighting system feels awesome and so rewarding. Bossfights are 100% action from start to finish, just feels great.

    The soundtrack is on the one hand very faithful to the original and in these cases perfect. There are also new tracks and remixes which are great. Only song that does not fit at all and did miss the situation was the song at the Honey Bee Inn when Andrea starts his show. Otherwise the soundtrack is easily a 10/10.

    But there are also some negative points regarding the game:

    First there is a issue with textures not loading. In many places the textures just show the basic ones, sometimes the real ones are loading after some seconds, some are not loading at all, which leads to some janky looking areas.

    The level design itself is average, almost bad. Many spaces are linear - which is ok because the original Midgar part is very linear aswell - but those parts also dont look too good. For example: Leaving the Reactor in Chapter 7 leads to through the reactor, but its just the same hallway, 4-5 times with a control room in between. Same for other areas like the sewers. So: Midgar itself and the world is great, level design very average.

    There are some CG rendered scenes in the game and the characters do look very strange there, almost too smooth and not really appealing. The in game models look way better here.

    Regarding the story: The "plot ghosts" itself are way too obvious. Would be great to just have Cloud these visions as a story telling option, but the ghosts are too much into your face to show you what they are supposed to be. Otherwise I loved the thing they were leading to.

    Overall I enjoyed every second of my playthrough, I love the ending and cannot wait what they will do from here on now. The next part will definitly the one to be judged regarding story. The fundation was set here - lets see what they will do with it, but I am with a positive mindset for the next title.    … Expand
  20. Mcdaidde
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    After about 25 hours of play, a good chunk of the game leisurely completed, I'm happy to report that the first installment in this multipart remake is on point. If you're one of the goombas rating this zero out of ten, your taste is bad and your expectations were horribly set in stone. The game is an action RPGs, with a healthy amount of strategy and thought during combat. The graphics areAfter about 25 hours of play, a good chunk of the game leisurely completed, I'm happy to report that the first installment in this multipart remake is on point. If you're one of the goombas rating this zero out of ten, your taste is bad and your expectations were horribly set in stone. The game is an action RPGs, with a healthy amount of strategy and thought during combat. The graphics are phenomenal, the music is stunning. I'm eagerly awaiting part 2 and cannot wait to see what the rest of the series has in store.… Expand
  21. goanchito
    May 7, 2020
    10
    This game is perfection!
    If you're a fan loyal to the original FINAL FANTASY 7 you probably won't like the way Square Enix changed somethings. But, if you're someone who's never experienced a FIBAL FANTASY game or maybe even an role playing game, then this is definitely a place to start. In this game they gave the characters more personality.They are lovable!!! And I quite enjoyed the    This game is perfection!
    If you're a fan loyal to the original FINAL FANTASY 7 you probably won't like the way Square Enix changed somethings. But, if you're someone who's never experienced a FIBAL FANTASY game or maybe even an role playing game, then this is definitely a place to start. In this game they gave the characters more personality.They are lovable!!! And I quite enjoyed the battlesystem. The leveling up is also pretty cool. The game is graphically amazing. If you want a game where you have to strategize your every move, battle a lot of enemies, level up your character and get attached to characters of the story then this game is perfect.    … Expand
  22. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    9 out of 10 - Superb game. Best game I've played since God of War.

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems    9 out of 10 - Superb game. Best game I've played since God of War.

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  23. BingingJCLegend
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Arguably the best game released on the PS4. The game looks fantastic and for anyone who played the original they know the story is second to none. The additional detail added to that original story makes it well worth old fans making the purchase as well as those new to the franchise. The game is expensive at £60 and is probably my only criticism, however when you consider you are likelyArguably the best game released on the PS4. The game looks fantastic and for anyone who played the original they know the story is second to none. The additional detail added to that original story makes it well worth old fans making the purchase as well as those new to the franchise. The game is expensive at £60 and is probably my only criticism, however when you consider you are likely going to have up to 30 hours of game time (more if you go for 100%) then you do get your moneys worth. Looking forward to the next instalment!… Expand
  24. joshbreviews
    May 12, 2020
    9
    A fun game. Easy to pick up, difficult to master. Graphics are great. Music is masterful. Voice acting is good. Sound design is good. Gameplay is great. Replayability is good.

    A bit about the story, but no spoilers. I only have a minor complaint - there is a very important, recurring element that is new to the story of FF7, and they do a very poor job of explaining it. They keep teasing    A fun game. Easy to pick up, difficult to master. Graphics are great. Music is masterful. Voice acting is good. Sound design is good. Gameplay is great. Replayability is good.

    A bit about the story, but no spoilers. I only have a minor complaint - there is a very important, recurring element that is new to the story of FF7, and they do a very poor job of explaining it. They keep teasing it and teasing it, to the point that it gets annoying. Ultimately, though, it is a very interesting new element that opens up a wealth of possibilities for the story.

    Hopefully in the next part, they add even more replayability - more arena battles, more boss battles, etc.

    I'm very excited for part 2, whenever it may come out.    … Expand
  25. Reflion
    May 13, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game you can tell that the developers care about this game only thing that is a detractor from this experience is some bad texture loading which can be fixed in the future.
  26. stig4020
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This game gives us something familiar but new at the same time. It doesn't replace the original, but provides a different experience.

    I loved it from start to finish, and the OG is my favourite game of all time. Some people will dislike certain narrative choices, but I went in expecting something different, and loved every second of this game. I will be replaying this game for many years    This game gives us something familiar but new at the same time. It doesn't replace the original, but provides a different experience.

    I loved it from start to finish, and the OG is my favourite game of all time. Some people will dislike certain narrative choices, but I went in expecting something different, and loved every second of this game. I will be replaying this game for many years to come, just like the OG.    … Expand
  27. chatrabbita
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    As a long-time fan of the final fantasy series, I have played the original FF7. Arguably, it is one of the best games across all gaming platforms. This remake is a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed it from the start to the end. It definitely lives up to the expectation. The characters are fantastic. The graphics are superb. The music is beautiful. The storyline cannot go wrong as it is basedAs a long-time fan of the final fantasy series, I have played the original FF7. Arguably, it is one of the best games across all gaming platforms. This remake is a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed it from the start to the end. It definitely lives up to the expectation. The characters are fantastic. The graphics are superb. The music is beautiful. The storyline cannot go wrong as it is based on the original. However, I personally dislike some of the changes so I would have to give it a 9. But overall, it is a solid start of the FF7 remake series.… Expand
  28. BrandonTayt
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Its a good, beautiful game! Combat is interesting and some battles will require some strategy and skill, but some can be reduced to button mashing. I will say that some of the dialog can be cringy but hey, it's a jrpg so that is to be expected. Since each entry is its own contained story, this is a great way to introduce a noob to the FF franchise.
  29. tled201
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    I really like how the remake did, the new game-play is so bad-ass from the RPGs turn based refresh.

    The worse point is camera angle which took me lots of time to attack in small angle.
  30. Izmblue
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I truly enjoyed every second of my time within the world of final fantasy 7 remake. That was until I reached the endgame content. I do not like the fact that you have to grind some of the chapters again to be able to do some of the late game Shinra Vr missions. I also ran in to the occasional visual bug but that does not really affect my rating.… Expand
  31. Lucascnrs
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Simply awesome! Is not the same game of 1997, but a connect story that try to be the same. The own story fight with the gamer to do exactly the same things, but how you can imagine is not always that it wins and because of this we have a bunch of surprises in the course. I played the first game as a child and this new and nostalgic game still with the magic and more. Like I said, simply awesome!
  32. ramdhanmazid
    May 6, 2020
    10
    The graphic is magnificent. The best video games remake so far. This is what we call the best remake I ever played. Period.
  33. Zinoxy
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Alright, first of all. I'm a new player to this game, I have not played the original, and the only Final Fantasy game I've completed 110% is FFX and I loved that game because it was turn based and not a mash buttons marathon. Which leads me into this by saying I had the oppertunity to play on classic mode which was really nice for me to get into the game. It's not exactly the same asAlright, first of all. I'm a new player to this game, I have not played the original, and the only Final Fantasy game I've completed 110% is FFX and I loved that game because it was turn based and not a mash buttons marathon. Which leads me into this by saying I had the oppertunity to play on classic mode which was really nice for me to get into the game. It's not exactly the same as turn-based where you can go get a beer, mid combat. No, here you get to promt in abilities by spending the ATB bars. I did this a while, then I switched to normal mode at chapter 4 because the game inspired me to play it more "Immersive". And I loved that too. Right now I'm playing on hard to try and get my platinum.

    The graphics of this game is uncanny. It's downright beautifull, even though sometimes structures and ground clutter wouldn't render in completely, but that might be because my PS4 is from 2014. Characters are believable and feels real for the fantasy world, pun intended. However, throughout the game I didn't get to know the characters as well as I wanted to, but there is a reason for that after all.
    FF7 Remake is very linear, but still it feels massive and lived-in. There are a few side characters I felt wasn't needed and a little bit annoying, but the main characters are the show, and everything I grew to care about, as it should be.
    The progression system was amazing, and really interesting to experiment and learn about. How you level up characters, materia and weapons are progression done right in an RPG in this game. You can level up your weapons however you want, and it feels like there is no "right" way to do it. Of course there are combinations and setups that are better than others. But it doesn't feel like the game punishes you for how you decide to build your character or "loadout" with materia and weapons.

    I think a 9 is fair for me to give this game because all the negatives I have to say about this game are basically nitpicks. And as a trophy hunter I thought it was a little stupid that I couldn't play on hard right off the bat. But then again this game has a lot of replayability to me, and I can't wait to finish up what I'm missing in chapter select.
    Also as someone who hasn't played the original game I can't judge the reamagining of the classic either.

    With that said I can STRONGY recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played the original, and even those that hasn't played a lot of FF games, or JRPG's. Beacuse I hadn't either, and I love it!    … Expand
  34. Saulhudson
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    It is a dream come true. There are changes in the story, but it is a REMAKE. If you have played the original in its day and you loved it, it will thrill you like no other will be able.
  35. Supernatural23
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, Square Enix kept the original game while adding additional stuff. The Lore got deeper and the People in Midgar got to be actual humans with emotions and Sidestories.

    I hear lot of complaing about the actual ending, but from my side it was necessary to get an actual cut between the episodes. I actually enjoyed it. I also see people rating 0 stars just cause some flowers    Amazing game, Square Enix kept the original game while adding additional stuff. The Lore got deeper and the People in Midgar got to be actual humans with emotions and Sidestories.

    I hear lot of complaing about the actual ending, but from my side it was necessary to get an actual cut between the episodes. I actually enjoyed it.

    I also see people rating 0 stars just cause some flowers had bad textures (like what the **** It's still on ps4 with limited ressources. Wait for the PC or PS5 version, cause the actually game looks stunning.

    Can't wait for episode 2 and hope square will keep rolling the way they did with episode 1    … Expand
  36. Dendg97
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing, one of the best stories i've ever played only small con is the horrible textures here and there
  37. Vinsics
    May 7, 2020
    10
    This game really bring all the characters to live with unique immersive conversation between characters during game play, and seamless cut scenes. Absolutely next level J RPG. Square Enix really did it this time. Never expected a game I played when I was a kid
    decades ago to reinvent itself.
  38. Mhdfattal
    May 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. must play for anyone loves the final fantasy series

    Story 9/10
    characters 10/10
    gameplay 9.5/10
    bosses 10/10
    graphics 9/10
    music 10/10
    missions 8.5/10

    critical score 9/10
    emotional score 10/10    … Expand
  39. Megazx456
    May 3, 2020
    9
    What can't be said that already hasn't been said for Final Fantasy 7. Arguably one of the most cherished RPG's and video games of all time! It was only a matter of time before we were blessed with a proper remake/reintroduction into this beloved game. In my 52 Hours total gameplay, I can firmly say that this game is by no means a masterpiece, but still a fantastic game none the less!What can't be said that already hasn't been said for Final Fantasy 7. Arguably one of the most cherished RPG's and video games of all time! It was only a matter of time before we were blessed with a proper remake/reintroduction into this beloved game. In my 52 Hours total gameplay, I can firmly say that this game is by no means a masterpiece, but still a fantastic game none the less!

    It's clearly obvious that Square Enix/ Tetsuya Nomura took some added liberties to change a few key aspects of the game, some for good, others not so much. For one, the game is taking place solely in the city of Midgar, which in the original game was about the first 5-8 hours that covered sections of the city. While it was a let down seeing that the game was going to be episodic, this first part does a great job in setting up the City, Characters, and the overall arching plot that leads to some breathtaking fights and set pieces.
    Although the entire story isn't in full display in all of its glory, it does make up for in its intricate and fast pace combat system that breaks away from its original turn-based roots, and switches over to a more hands-on action-based style system that improves upon borrowed elements from FFXV and Kingdom Hearts 3, and has become one of my favorite battle systems of all time. Your ATB gauge builds as you use your normal attacks, then once filled up, you can unleash a plethora of varied and flashy special moves, spells, and summons. Though the combat system may look simplistic, don't be fooled by thinking that you can win every battle just by mashing the attack button. You'll want to carefully map out who your strategy depending on the enemy type your up against and mix in a good dose of Offensive attacks, like a normal attack, Spells, Guarding, and dodging.
    The later enemies and boss types will test your ability to use all that you have learned from your first few hours of playing. Graphically this game, in my opinion, is visually one of the most visually inconsistent games I have seen in quite a long time. In some areas, the characters, and environments rival those seen in the FF7 Advent Children movie from 2005, in other parts, spacially the textures for the backgrounds and objects like doors, fences, rocks, and other little environmental additions look like low polygon PS1 textures. I'm not sure if that was done on purpose as some type of throwback to the OG PS1 game, but it would be pretty hilarious none the less, lol. the Voice and sound direction are also borderline perfect. Cloud's stoic sometimes quite demeanor is perfectly fitting. Berret embraces his Mr. T gruffness to a T, "No pun intended" Tifa's elegant charm is a delight to hear at any moment she has the spotlight, and airth's cheerful and upbeat personality and joyfulness bring a fresh breath of joy into not only her character but the party as a whole.
    With the main cast being livelier as ever, the true star of the game is the city of Midgar itself. It's a fully realized city that is filled to the brim with life as the other characters around you make you feel like you are apart of their world. Since the entire game focusses on the city, you will come across various side quests along with your playthrough, some of them are hit and miss.
    The majority of them will have you look for children/Animals, go here hunt down this monster, come back and receive your reward, standard stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed my 52 hours playthrough, immensely. The game will run you about 35-40 hours for a complete normal playthrough, side quests in all. Then you unlock Hard mode which I am currently on, which will give you easily another 40-50 hours. Final Fantasy 7 Remake does have its good share of flaws and the ending will definitely leave an everlasting impact on the Fanbase as a whole, good or bad. This is still a fantastic game, that every FF7 fan and JRPG fan alike, old and new should definitely experience! 9/9. I am eagerly waiting on the next installment    … Expand
  40. Vesper1
    May 7, 2020
    10
    The original was a legend, But this remake is almost better, i love it!! I recommend it to everyone:marvellous graphics, combat system and re vamper story.
    Masterpiece, i look foward to the 2nd part
  41. 24krisnabayu
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very fun and entertaining in every chapter. The environment feel like mazes not too open and I like that. Only find some texture issues but not interrupt the experience, the soundtrack is gold and the gameplay is very satisfying we have to collaborate our characters and they have their own special mov. Can't wait for the next… Expand
  42. belovedfool
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I was a little sceptical of this going in, but some 57 hours, a lot of laughs, much cursing and a few tears later, I can honestly say that this game was pretty much perfect for me. The way they retold the story of Midgar, of Cloud, of Aerith, Sephiroth, Barret, Tifa, Don Corneo and Shinra was nothing short of incredible. Paid homage to the original for the people who've played it, but alsoI was a little sceptical of this going in, but some 57 hours, a lot of laughs, much cursing and a few tears later, I can honestly say that this game was pretty much perfect for me. The way they retold the story of Midgar, of Cloud, of Aerith, Sephiroth, Barret, Tifa, Don Corneo and Shinra was nothing short of incredible. Paid homage to the original for the people who've played it, but also gives anybody new to the game - or to the franchise or the genre in general - a perfect entry point, in much the same way that the original was for me some 23 years ago.

    Truly a masterpiece in all aspects: gameplay, story, graphics, voice acting and the score by Nobuo Uematsu, reprising and updating his soundtrack from 1997 - were all phenomenal. An absolute joy to play and to experience.    … Expand
  43. Andrix97
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, this game is absolutely stunning, the sound, the battle system, the game play, just perfect
  44. PedroGamer88
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    The game remets The original FF, excelente Osts qnd The best playable ver of final fantasys
  45. GameHunter
    May 4, 2020
    9
    This game is a marvel to look at. I can’t remember the last time I felt so part of a games word. Maybe the first Red Dead Redemption many years ago. Honestly this game has me under its spell. Before I started this game I took the original game for a walk. Just to get back into the club. And so far I can say they’ve improved the storytelling 100% since the original. They’ve also done theThis game is a marvel to look at. I can’t remember the last time I felt so part of a games word. Maybe the first Red Dead Redemption many years ago. Honestly this game has me under its spell. Before I started this game I took the original game for a walk. Just to get back into the club. And so far I can say they’ve improved the storytelling 100% since the original. They’ve also done the graphics and music justice by setting the bar for this generation of gaming, just as the original did so long ago in it’s time. The only very slight downside is the battles. I’m not feeling it 100%. But I am feeling it enough not to hate it. I should mention I’m playing on normal difficulty. There’s also easy and classic. I’m assuming Classic has a closer feel to the original and maybe would’ve been more up my alley. But overall this is a true masterpiece and it would be a crime against gaming to ignore it. Unless you absolutely despise RPG’s, you will love this.… Expand
  46. Vladmir465
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    Só peça nas texturas algumas partes do jogo horríveis, de resto super recomendo.
  47. motto
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    A great game through and through. The overall play-through never bored me once. An action-based semi turn-based battles live up to me. Be reminded that this is not a open-world game; the visual is not no.1 in the industry but really, really good, it’s so pleasing to interact with those characters you have loved since the original game.
  48. Voodoo123
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    +Very impressive visuals (PS4 4k hdr)
    +Excellent English voice talent
    +Superbly reimagined soundtrack +Excellent midgar re design -some 30% or of the story feels unnecessary as if the producers felt they needed to add new 'signature moments'. Sadly these feel out of place and overcomplicates the excellent original story -some areas of 'repetitive gameplay padding' spoil the pacing    +Very impressive visuals (PS4 4k hdr)
    +Excellent English voice talent
    +Superbly reimagined soundtrack
    +Excellent midgar re design
    -some 30% or of the story feels unnecessary as if the producers felt they needed to add new 'signature moments'. Sadly these feel out of place and overcomplicates the excellent original story -some areas of 'repetitive gameplay padding' spoil the pacing
    -realtime battles aren't as fun as the old turned based one imo

    To think I had given up on the idea of this project even happening.... Playing through Ff7 remake has been an absolute joy with many emotional moments throughout. I am sad that the producers felt it necessary to through so much extra on top of the original story (none of which makes an improvement imo) however the 70% or so that is based on the original is so good I could look past it. Sadly square enix don't seem to understand there is nothing wrong with turn based combat and so we have a clunky realtime one instead which at times is great, at others is very frustrating. There is easily a 10/10 game here and I honestly think if some of the content was removed we would have that 10/10 game but the producers couldn't help but add more than was needed... I am very interested to see what comes next!    … Expand
  49. Kamikazeshocki
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Oh boy what a blast! GOTY incoming. I call it (Cyberpunk, Last of us this will be not easy for you).

    I don't care if this is episodic and they added lots of new stuff since this is so amazing well done. This game is on another level, and the original always was anyway. This is what FF15 wanted to be and didn't achieve: a 'Final Fantasy for beginners and fans'. Graphics: 9/10    Oh boy what a blast! GOTY incoming. I call it (Cyberpunk, Last of us this will be not easy for you).

    I don't care if this is episodic and they added lots of new stuff since this is so amazing well done. This game is on another level, and the original always was anyway.
    This is what FF15 wanted to be and didn't achieve: a 'Final Fantasy for beginners and fans'.

    Graphics: 9/10
    Beautiful as hell, artistically and technically. Just some low res textures are ....not nice, but I guess they would've needed a third blue ray if they did that in higher res. So much variance though. Also quite low LOD for environment shadows and FX vegetation resolution. Well but all in all stunning nonetheless, 1600p in HDR is nice.

    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Soundtrack of the year. Airbuster Boss OST made me cry in joy.

    Story/Character: 10/10
    They made a stellar story shine like the brightest sun. The chararcters are so lively, true to the original and bickering all the time, they are portrayed BETTER than in the original. Did not expect that.
    The ending and ghostly additions might be debatable but they don't hurt the overall concept that's been told in the lovely dystopian Midgar. And I regard FF7 as one of the best stories ever told in gaming with my opinion still standing.

    Gameplay 10/10
    The battle system ist just damn perfect balance of old and new. I love it and can't stop fighting. Anyone who misses the old turn based system for this is nuts. I just finished Dragonquest IX before this and I am pretty sure this is the new way of gaming. The boss battles are incredible.
    I wished for more summons though.
    Awesome level up system, nice mini games. Yes there are some generic filler quests, every rpg besides witcher 3 has, but If I start to lower my rating because of this I would need to give Skyrim a 0. It doesn't bother me at all and I did them all to get interesting new materia.

    Edit: Got Platinum Trophy on this guy and took me 95 hours. There is a hard mode after completing and it's highly recommended to play that game through again, some, not all, boss fights are getting really hard then....Hellhouse and Bahamut made me almost ragequit.    … Expand
  50. Zenter
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    As someone who has been interested to play FF7 as I have heard so many good things about the original, I found this game really enjoyable and well made.

    This game is really immersive and atmospheric. It's one of the most immersive games ever I've ever played. The way they portray the characters are just incredible and how they develop the characters through dialogues spread out along    As someone who has been interested to play FF7 as I have heard so many good things about the original, I found this game really enjoyable and well made.

    This game is really immersive and atmospheric. It's one of the most immersive games ever I've ever played. The way they portray the characters are just incredible and how they develop the characters through dialogues spread out along the game shows how much care and details they've put into the characters. The music is also incredible. The soundtracks in this game are one of the best I have heard in a JRPG. You have epic soundtracks for the battles, super catchy soundtracks for some of the area, etc. The theme song has beautiful melody and vocal which really suit the theme of the game.

    Really like the combat as well. It just feels very solid and it gives freedom to players on how they can engage with the enemies. It has an almost perfect mix of tactical and growth elements you expect from an RPG and action as well as button-mashing elements you might expect from an action/ fighting game. There are so much potential to the combat and I feel if they want to, they can make it much more better in the next game. Aerial combat is problematic and needs to be improved though.

    The story is pretty good and intriguing to say at the least. There are so many buildup I hope will be paid off in the next installments. The ending is really confusing for a newcomer as well as fans of the original. But I kinda understand why they did it and It makes me really interested to play the original as well as seeing the difference direction they gonna take.    … Expand
  51. simopoz
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Sicuramente oltre ogni aspettativa. Grafica e regia fantastiche senza ombra di dubbio. Sistema di combattimento rivisto in chiave moderna che funziona molto molto bene. Uniche pecche qualche texture di bassa qualità e soprattutto la telecamera durante gli scontri che non sempre è precisissima. Gli do 9 ma 9,5 sarebbe più corretto.
  52. CkFr
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Es un gran juego y para mi ha cumplido con lo esperaba de él. Es cierto que cambian cosas del original pero mientras la historia siga siendo igual de buena yo estaré agradecido por poder poder jugarlo. Se nota el mimo puesto en el trabajo y espero que en futuras entregas mejoren los detalles que aquí se podrían haber trabajado mejor (el endgame o algunas conversaciones por ejemplo).Es un gran juego y para mi ha cumplido con lo esperaba de él. Es cierto que cambian cosas del original pero mientras la historia siga siendo igual de buena yo estaré agradecido por poder poder jugarlo. Se nota el mimo puesto en el trabajo y espero que en futuras entregas mejoren los detalles que aquí se podrían haber trabajado mejor (el endgame o algunas conversaciones por ejemplo).

    Gran trabajo y un placer poder vivirlo de nuevo    … Expand
  53. Anthonyputra
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ending is bittersweet, just like they've said about the reunion in the first place, some will excited and some will experience fear. But i choose to embrace the next unknown journey! Good job Square Enix! You're Genius! Greatest Plot twist i ever felt in JRPG Video games!… Expand
  54. Haitchjay
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Awesome graphics stunning cinematics fun to play, don't trust those **** around, they want a better ending pls go and make your own game this is been quitd no a journey i felt more interested on the further parts keep it up square enix
  55. Alexandr_Reaver
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This is the best game ever made. For fans, Final Fantasy is a must-have. The scenery, character animations, and English and Japanese voice acting are beautiful. The neuro-network copes with character animation much better than people in other games. Despite the minuses in the game, it wins the rest of the games, because her advantages exceed all expectations.
  56. MetaTrash1993
    May 4, 2020
    10
    I liked it, if they do as good as a job on the future installments as they did this one will easily replace the best game of all time for me.
  57. Jehutystrife
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Un juego de esta magnitud merece ser realizado haciendo el esfuerzo que está realizando SquareEnix. Con las dimensiones que ha tomado solo el hecho de recrear midgar, imaginad la complicación de recrear todo el resto del mundo a este nivel. Es logico que se haya optado por hacerlo en varias partes, de otra manera sería inviable . Tanto económicamente como físicamente, no se puede hacer unUn juego de esta magnitud merece ser realizado haciendo el esfuerzo que está realizando SquareEnix. Con las dimensiones que ha tomado solo el hecho de recrear midgar, imaginad la complicación de recrear todo el resto del mundo a este nivel. Es logico que se haya optado por hacerlo en varias partes, de otra manera sería inviable . Tanto económicamente como físicamente, no se puede hacer un juego con 6 bluerays. Algunos aún no entienden lo que es un remake, mirarlo en el diccionario de la RAE, haber que pone. Con todo esto dejo claro mi percepción del juego, solo diré que después de haber jugado a todos los grandes de la generación, este título ha sido el único que me ha sacado una lagrimita y ha conseguido emocionarme, quizás por nostalgia, pero lo ha sabido hacer y eso para mi es suficiente. No es un juego perfecto, pero es lo que quería y y creo que será recordado como su antesesor, más aún cuando este finalizado el proyecto.… Expand
  58. LuisRiba
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    História muito bem construída que remete à uma aventura nostálgica tão aguardada e tão desejada por muitos. Construção gráfica dos ambientes de FF VII Remake fazem os fãs de Cloud se surpreenderem positivamente com este "novo jogo velho".
  59. Lut
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Everything I’ve ever hoped for the remake of my favorite game of all times and even MORE. They managed to not only give us FFVII bit also the magic of SURPRISE AND MISTERY that FFVII had. A love letter to the original game that dares to make changes to the classic without ever pretending that the original story doesn’t exists or matter. In fact, if anything it encourages new players to goEverything I’ve ever hoped for the remake of my favorite game of all times and even MORE. They managed to not only give us FFVII bit also the magic of SURPRISE AND MISTERY that FFVII had. A love letter to the original game that dares to make changes to the classic without ever pretending that the original story doesn’t exists or matter. In fact, if anything it encourages new players to go back playing the original as well, because it is a vital part of a whole incredible and amazing universe. PLAY IT, and play the original AS WELL.… Expand
  60. Kei7or
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Its amazing, i haven’t feel like this playing for many years. Open your minds to the changes because is the FF in a looooong time. The kind of experience that remember me why I’m still playing games
  61. geolink
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Not giving it a ten just because as most here have sentimental involvement and a grave nostalgia trip.
    Giving it a ten because its a captivating cinematic masterpiece and super fun too. Yes the ending indeed diverse but still its a great way to move things forward while having increased anticipation with what comes next.
    Combat was engaging at all times. The music was phenomenal and the    Not giving it a ten just because as most here have sentimental involvement and a grave nostalgia trip.
    Giving it a ten because its a captivating cinematic masterpiece and super fun too. Yes the ending indeed diverse but still its a great way to move things forward while having increased anticipation with what comes next.
    Combat was engaging at all times. The music was phenomenal and the replayability immerse.

    can't wait to see what's next hopefully sooner rather than later!!    … Expand
  62. Drugowich
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    I just can't believe that are so many negative reviews here.
    If you are aware that the game is not the entire story of the original FF7, but the first episode (and for that I give the credits for those who complained about it, since Square-Enix should make it more clear in the title). This is as close as a perfect remake can get.
    This was by far the best experience I had in games for    I just can't believe that are so many negative reviews here.
    If you are aware that the game is not the entire story of the original FF7, but the first episode (and for that I give the credits for those who complained about it, since Square-Enix should make it more clear in the title). This is as close as a perfect remake can get.

    This was by far the best experience I had in games for years. And I've found the additions to story excellent, gave us a fresh air and a lot of surprises without compromising the main story.

    I just hope the next episode don't take too long to launch.    … Expand
  63. DReview
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Game is great and probably best JRPG I’ve played in a while, but it does not deserve to be called a masterpiece or an amazing yet do to some lack of attention it received from square enix. Also this game seems to forget what it was meant to be... a remake of a classic but near the end it felt like a kingdom hearts game totally influenced by Disney tropes. On a technical level it lacksGame is great and probably best JRPG I’ve played in a while, but it does not deserve to be called a masterpiece or an amazing yet do to some lack of attention it received from square enix. Also this game seems to forget what it was meant to be... a remake of a classic but near the end it felt like a kingdom hearts game totally influenced by Disney tropes. On a technical level it lacks polish which is the reason it should get low reviews since this is a triple A game. 1: textures pop in and out all the time. 2: the sound mix is poorly managed, sometimes I couldn’t hear the dialogue because of the music. 3: the music has wayyyyy too much variation. In the second near final boss (yes the random kingdom hearts boss) the music was literally taken from a Disney movie. The director of Ff7 needs to get this kingdom hearts BS out of his system. 4: the interactions with NCPs is very choppy, sometimes you’ll spend seconds after clicking on someone for the dialogue to start.

    I could probably add more to this list. But this game definitely does not deserve appraisal on a technical aspect. I would have rather waited an extra year for them to release a triple A game. I was dumbfounded by the end, but I rolled with the punches. It makes me wonder how much stuff they put into this remake to satisfy themselves as creators, which seemed at times very self indulgent. They should hire someone that helps maintain coherence with the actual story at hand. There are some random moments that are more wtf and are not necessary to tell the big story they want to tell. The original is more grounded to a reality and has different rules in story telling. But honestly I’m hoping they stay away from anything that reminds people of Kingdom Hearts or Disney. if they want to take a risk and piss off the fan base then they should at least make sure the game is fully polished. Only reason I gave it an 8 is because the gameplay is awesome, and I’m hoping they keep the same battle gameplay for the second part and expand on the materia. I mentioned all the stuff I didn’t like but there’s also a lot they did right. But who cares about what they did right. Square Enix needs to read the feedback to make sure they don’t go completely off the rails if they want this 3 part series to succeed. This could very much be a deciding factor in the way their reputation is formed in the future.    … Expand
  64. Mentaelis
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    I'd like to start with the obvious. This is not a 1-1 re- imagination of the original: If you wanted that. You'll be sorely disappointed. Go in open minded and you might see it for what it is.

    First of all. The pros: -Amazing visuals. -Good story telling via expressions/movements of characters. -Combat system. (only played on normal/hard) is rewarding. Materia is still there and    I'd like to start with the obvious. This is not a 1-1 re- imagination of the original: If you wanted that. You'll be sorely disappointed. Go in open minded and you might see it for what it is.

    First of all. The pros:

    -Amazing visuals.
    -Good story telling via expressions/movements of characters.

    -Combat system. (only played on normal/hard) is rewarding. Materia is still there and provides enough challenge.

    -Not that many loading screens during gameplay, unless you fast travel. Which I barely utilized.
    - Reimagined story/character arcs. This is a plus for me. I got to know more of the characters, how they react to situations and whatnot. While it is not a remake. I don't mind it, why? Like many here state. You can't get the same feeling twice. This is not the same feeling, this is new. I was as excited as I was to play FF7 all those years ago.

    -Left me excited for the next game, knowing it won't be the same old story.

    - Tons of visually pleasing cutscenes that enhance the story experience.

    -"New game+" like mechanic and a new difficulty mode with added rewards.

    Cons:
    -It's too linear. I am aware there are not that many options that you can go to in a closed city, but at times I want to go back exploring and get the "not that way" notification and my way is blocked.

    -Too little treasures to find that you may or may not miss on your first play through.

    -Too few side quests.

    Overall: It's about 8/9 out of 10 as a game of it's own that raises some nostalgia for the old players. Likely lower if your only hope was to see the VII completely remade with same story, same battle system and just remade visuals/cutscenes.    … Expand
  65. remolian
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Just beat the game on easy mode (wanted to see the story more then anything) and as a huge fan of the original i loved almost everything about this game. The original FF7 was released 23 years ago and RPGS have changed a lot so square took elements from all their most popular recent RPGS and put it in this game. It works. They also introduced a neat little story trick that allows themJust beat the game on easy mode (wanted to see the story more then anything) and as a huge fan of the original i loved almost everything about this game. The original FF7 was released 23 years ago and RPGS have changed a lot so square took elements from all their most popular recent RPGS and put it in this game. It works. They also introduced a neat little story trick that allows them to tweak established lore. I know some people are upset by it but it allows them to give the same story as before that everyone loved while also keeping players who know that story on their toes as their is a chance things will be different this time. A lot of work went into the story as well. The writing, voice acting and direction of the games cinematic's are all top notch. Fighting is a mix of Kingdom Hearts big summons and limit breaks and FF15's quick jumping around hack and slash style and is very addictive and allows plenty of room for player skill improvement.

    Most of my gripes are minor and could be fixed with some DLC missions or updates but as of right now thet are:
    - The game is too short.
    - There are not very many side quests or optional bosses
    - One of the major characters aren't playable
    - Tifa's **** look ridiculous. Everyone else looks normal and she looks like a cartoon.
    - My biggest problem is that recently Square focuses more on storytelling then game play and no place do their games suffer more then the world map. Like the latest Kingdom Hearts 3 they did an amazing job with the set pieces to tell the story but it winds up being a lot of you start at point A and need to go to point B. It didn't bother me to much here since we never make it to originals world map in this game but I really hope the next one has a more open world like FF15.

    Overall though it's a great game that finally delivered the start of a new FF7. I just kept finding myself grinning from ear to ear as I just walked around with these characters that I love so much, Listening to them talk. Buy this game.    … Expand
  66. hek0990
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, amazing visuals, amazing soundtrack, amazing gameplay. Simply an amazing game 10/10.
  67. Alukun
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Till today i play every few years a run of FF7. It was one of my first games i ever had and my first big love which enlighted my enthusiasm for videogames.
    10/10
  68. derpmacia
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    A well made game faithful to the original and and major upgrade both in character, environment, story, visual and soundtrack. It has it all.
  69. ProfessorNecr0
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This game has improved on many areas of the original and also flushed out characters in more meaning and natural ways. So far this has been a near 9.9 almost a perfect game.

    The things that slow it down are minor and the story changes are minor and very welcomed as it creates a more cohesive world.
  70. Provulies
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    I am a newcomer to the series and found this to be one of the best games I've played in recent years. When I started to play this game I was already under the impression that Final Fantasy games had complex and wild stories the player would have to piece together. By the end of the games most of the things I was confused about became answered questions. I found the characters and world toI am a newcomer to the series and found this to be one of the best games I've played in recent years. When I started to play this game I was already under the impression that Final Fantasy games had complex and wild stories the player would have to piece together. By the end of the games most of the things I was confused about became answered questions. I found the characters and world to be enjoyable as well as the ending being pretty fun. I very much look forward to the next addition to this series.… Expand
  71. nzivvo
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    Positives
    + 80% of the story and recreation was perfect and out of this world.
    + The graphics and visuals on the main story missions were unreal + The new gameplay was a great combo of button bashing, turn based, and strategy. + The weapon upgrade and levelling mechanics + Character design, scripts and voiceovers + Mini games Negatives - The delivery of the 2 most key    Positives
    + 80% of the story and recreation was perfect and out of this world.
    + The graphics and visuals on the main story missions were unreal
    + The new gameplay was a great combo of button bashing, turn based, and strategy.
    + The weapon upgrade and levelling mechanics
    + Character design, scripts and voiceovers
    + Mini games

    Negatives
    - The delivery of the 2 most key scenes/chapters in the story (S7 plate and Shinra HQ) was poor, felt messy and didn't give the emotion the original events did. Cinematics need to be improved going forward.
    - Content - This isn't quite worthy of a 'full RPG' status, especially by Square Enix standards. Revisiting locations, fighting same bosses twice, and a good handful of poor side quests are obvious attempts at 'filling out' the game to sell as a full price title.
    - Summons are now too rare and obtained in battle by pure luck - this has removed their strategic importance as they can't be planned or relied upon.    … Expand
  72. Kraze55
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game expands on the original product and concept of FF7. However it reaches farther and sets the stage for a new creative storyline. If you are still uncertain about the questionable ending I can request watching Easy allies spoiler cast with Maximilian Dood… Expand
  73. 0niXRaven
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is just shy of masterpiece, but it's early version still so it will definitely be polished through patches to perfection. The game is scored wonderfully, all being delicately remastered from the original soundtrack. The enemy designs have also been suitably polished, all being just as creepy, intimidating, or adorable as they should be. The game has been reworked to expand the original world to be tenfold the size as it would be, areas like the Sector 5 rooftops, which used to be three backgrounds and two minutes long, being expanded to an hour of traversal, combat, and dialogue. The action RPG battle style of XV and Kingdom Hearts has been brought to the game for a newer audience, seeing how turn-based has become a relic of the past outside of indie games. The ATB system having control over items, spells, and abilities can get a bit tense, especially when in high level encounters. But a bit of tension and challenge never hurt anyone (except your characters.) The only thing I have to say against this game is that some of the texture work needs fixing (the early version need for polish at the beginning.) In Final Fantasy XV, plates of food would show half-loaded textures for a few seconds, before switching to an HD rendering of your meal. Many environmental items look like those half-loaded textures. I do, though, have faith that these will be given a rework in a patch soon enough. Finally, and spoilers here, just play the beginning of Chapter 13. The plate has been dropped on Sector 7, and you find Barrett, looking Biggs, Wedge, Jessie, and Marlene. In this scene in the original, I hardly showed any emotion. It was a unfeeling text box talking about characters I didn't care about. But now, you care about Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie. They feel like characters now. Barrett is in tears, his voice broken, his spirit with it. The biggest, strongest, toughest looking guy on the team, is in tears for your friends, his friends, and his daughter. I cried. For the first time in years I cried with Barrett without an inch of restraint. This game, for it's up's, it downs, and it's Wall Markets, should be held in the highest regard for everything it will do for you, with you, and to you. And with that, I'd say it's but a hair's width from a perfect game.… Expand
  74. Shadow64
    May 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its really challenging for me to review this game, ive been anticipating this for so many years. Im a huge ff7 fan all the way back when the original was first released. I preordered the deluxe addition and followed the news on it very closely all the way up to release. Now thats out of the way, lets get to the actual review.

    Graphics: This is a mix bag... i played this on a 4k tv, ps4 pro. half this game is beautiful, especially the main characters. Cloud is probably the best looking character model in existence right now, showing detail all the way down to tiny hairs on his arms and neck. Some of the backdrops are gorgeous. Unfortunately the other 50% has hideous low resolution textures and awful pop in everywhere. It seems like the game only loads textures that are being zoomed in on and anything at a distance wont load the resolution fully. idk if this is a graphics glitch or a compromise they had to make. Some backdrops look like puke smeared all over the screen... With games like red dead redemption 2 and god of war looking near perfect on ps4, im not really sure why the graphics take a quality hit here. Probably a excuse to sell us the "enhanced mercenary edition" on ps5 and PC.

    Gameplay: it took me awhile to get used to this hybrid combat. I had more than a few frustrating boss fights and encounters where i was stun locked, knocked down repeatedly or aggravatingly put to sleep, shocked or froged. When things are going smoothly and you figure out what to do, the combat is amazing. But its not without its flaws and has a learning curve. Half the side quests in this game are bad padding. Some are good. Some are decent... Its the main story quests where this really shines and has the best gameplay, though some areas are dragged on a little longer than id prefer.

    Music and sound: is perfect. They took songs from the original and enhanced all of them in every possible way. Love the sound track for this game, you can really hear the love and passion the composers had. The character voice actors all do a fantastic job.

    Story: this is the hardest thing for me to judge and rate in the game and probably the main reason i cant rate it a 10. This has been advertised as a true remake of the original only with story and graphics improvements. But what was delivered is more like a sequel, which would be fine if it would of been marketed that way... i knew there would be some changes to the game and i was fine with that, fleshing out story points and areas is great and for the most part they do exactly that. But then they add in these stupid plot ghosts that aggressively get in your way, break immersion and story flow. Towards the end squareenix starts taking more and more liberties with the story changing things, keeping characters alive, etc... At the very end things just go flat out bonkers. throwing the party into a alternate dimension fighting some kind of giant kingdom hearts looking fate destiny demon, which leads to a epic advent children style final boss battle with sephiroth. Afterwards they show Zack alive, implying anything gos now in the story and to expect that anything can happen. Basically my understanding is Sephiroth has manages to time travel from advent children into the OG timeline and hes trying to get revenge while also trying to prevent cloud from stopping meteor. I dont hate this idea, im a huge sephiroth fan. But they could of done this without the annoying whispers of fate ghosts and without prematurely blowing their load early with the Sephiroth boss battle that should of been saved for the very very end of the remake games. Sephiroth is never explained or understood for new players, so it makes no sense for this giant fight to happen. Sephiroth is suppose to be a ominous threat that lurks in the shadows, mysterious and feared. Not in your face and beaten in the first story arc... good luck toping that in the next games, are they just going to make us fight sephiroth over and over?? Showing Zack so early is also a plot mistake. New players know nothing about Zack, older fans will be confused hes being introduced early. A big thing that makes the OG game great is learning at THE END who zack is and learning about Clouds personality disorder. Showing Zack early ruins this, because now new players are just going to google who the black haired guy is and spoil a very important plot mystery. Well done squarenix.

    TLDR story summary: Ultimately, adding time travel, alternate dimensions and different time lines is a story and plot nightmare. its very difficult to pull off and do correctly in a coherent way. Leaving me very worried for the next games. I feel they would of been better off taking the safer route and following the resident evil remake examples, not changing core aspects of the story and flow.    … Expand
  75. wise21x
    May 4, 2020
    9
    Never played the original game and I'm usually not too into Jrpgs but this one really grabbed me. Probably the best rpg gameplay outside of Divinity and amazing music, great atmosphere and characters.
  76. Mercian54
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Outstanding really good suprise!! The graphics ,music and combat are top quality!!
  77. Pumpal
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly a great effort by square. Characters are awesome, story is (mostly) faithfull to the original, combat feels (mostly) great, and the pacing is almost perfect barring some the forced walking sections. There are some problems though. Flying enemies are a nightmare to fight and some spells like ice and aero take too long to hit after they are cast, leading to enemies being able to just walk out of them sometimes. The ending also is a bit disappointing since it goes full kingdom hearts with the multiverse thing… Expand
  78. karioth
    May 10, 2020
    9
    With this Remake, Square Enix embarked on a truly impossible task to remake one of the most beloved games in history in a way that pissed off the least number of people. Everything from the original game with simply updated graphics, to a completely new experience and opportunity to change certain story outcomes was hotly demanded by fans. Given this, I think SE did a masterful job tryingWith this Remake, Square Enix embarked on a truly impossible task to remake one of the most beloved games in history in a way that pissed off the least number of people. Everything from the original game with simply updated graphics, to a completely new experience and opportunity to change certain story outcomes was hotly demanded by fans. Given this, I think SE did a masterful job trying to balance all of this out, and the game was very polished and detailed right out of the gate, with no obvious corners cut.

    All that being said, it truly deserves a 9 if not scaring a 10, and anyone rating substantially less is likely someone who wanted a very specific outcome and didn't get it, rather than someone evaluating the game on it's independent merits.    … Expand
  79. Fcubero
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    Before I say anything, I want to let you know that I have played FF VII a lot. My brothers and I played it on the PS in 1997 multiple times, I bought it on steam and recently the switch. I got all the materias, reached lvl 99, got all weapons, limits and defeated both emerald and ruby weapons. I love this game and it is one of my to 3 games (Zelda OoT and MGS are the other 2)

    Well, I    Before I say anything, I want to let you know that I have played FF VII a lot. My brothers and I played it on the PS in 1997 multiple times, I bought it on steam and recently the switch. I got all the materias, reached lvl 99, got all weapons, limits and defeated both emerald and ruby weapons. I love this game and it is one of my to 3 games (Zelda OoT and MGS are the other 2)

    Well, I finished the remake today and I have to say that I love it. I loved how I recognized a lot of the enemies and places, and how they looked as if I told them how I saw them in my mind. I love how they expanded side characters (Jessie, Biggs and Wedge anyone?), Midgar/Sectors, and more. I can’t describe how amazed I am at this game and it truly is a good start!
    I will say that there were things that I wished they did differently due to how I imagined this game from years of playing this game. But these are few in comparison to the times i was amazed and impressed. Bottom line, if you never played ff vii, you will Love this game. If you did play the original, there will be a few minor thing that will bother you. But you will know that it was worth the wait. Let’s just hope that square can repeat this success again with part two!    … Expand
  80. Opticalenvy
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Waited years for this game and they did not disappoint. They thought about every aspect of the game. And made some welcomed changes
  81. thleonhart
    May 7, 2020
    10
    As a big fan of the original, this game exceeded all my expectations. Story is expanded, character development is 100% better, the combat system is AMAZING, the perfect mix between action and turn based, fun and tactical, voice acting is top level.

    The negative points: sidequests and some texture glitches are insignificant in comparison with this game highlights. About the    As a big fan of the original, this game exceeded all my expectations. Story is expanded, character development is 100% better, the combat system is AMAZING, the perfect mix between action and turn based, fun and tactical, voice acting is top level.

    The negative points: sidequests and some texture glitches are insignificant in comparison with this game highlights.

    About the controversial ending: sometimes I love it, sometimes I dislike it. But I hope Square will surprise us again in the next part.

    I was afraid of what this Remake would turn out to be. Now I´m excited for more!    … Expand
  82. MaydjtHaNoi
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game, love it. I have nothing to say about the game except for the only words: Perfection. Adkfkalqldkslsldlfkll… Expand
  83. Alajme
    May 8, 2020
    9
    I have just completed the FF7R , and all I have to say is just WOW , it’s incredible faithful Remake with some twists to the story that ended up being Great
  84. NahianProsh
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Loved the game! Every bit of the music and even the combat is fun. The characters were fun to interact with and they feel lively. Characters who did not have screentime like jessie and the others have their own personality now which is really cool. Even though there are some boring side quests and some new addition to the original story, the pros make up for the cons. I wouldnt say its anLoved the game! Every bit of the music and even the combat is fun. The characters were fun to interact with and they feel lively. Characters who did not have screentime like jessie and the others have their own personality now which is really cool. Even though there are some boring side quests and some new addition to the original story, the pros make up for the cons. I wouldnt say its an actual “remake”. The new series is going to have the same storyline like the original with addition to some new things that were not there before.… Expand
  85. GhostGaming400
    May 11, 2020
    10
    That was the MOST COOLEST AND AWESOMEST GAME I EVER PLAYED!!!! I love this game sooo much
  86. carlosjc_88
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Outstanding remake! As an FF7 fan since 1997, I have to say I'm proud of what SE did with this remake. Great gameplay, great music, great story and unpredictable additions.
  87. Rynek
    May 31, 2020
    10
    I can’t wait to play the rest of the parts to come after this. I think they executed expanding the story very well and if you aren’t a die hard fan of the original it actually makes for an even better experience because instead of comparing it the whole time you are just enjoying the ride.
  88. Robert88
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    If You are a fan of the original you’ll definitely love this remake .. absolutely gorgeous graphics , gameplay fluid and smooth . Story is true to the original .. this game was made with love and definitely a must have for any final fantasy 7 fan
  89. Dade81476
    May 9, 2020
    9
    This is a great remake with lots more character depth,bells and whistles. I enjoyed it a lot and felt nostalgia almost instantly.
  90. presto01
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible game
    Pros:
    Incredible hyper-realistic graphics
    Very fun gameplay with combat mechanics that if you bother to dominate gives you some experiences in some incredible bosses
    Simple but fun mechanics of obtaining m * aterias
    Very funny changes and additions to the story that explain many unknowns
    Greater personality, evolution and history to secondary characters like Jessie
    Cons:
    Graphically it is made for pc, ps5 and series x
    Very corridor (but understandable since it is midgar)
    Nomura and Nojima can change history a lot in the next parts    … Expand
  91. elderingNOTgoty
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    This is how you make likable and FUN game. Not like last of us 2, elden cringe, cybertrash2077 and all these other overhyped garbage games. This remake is phenomenal. If you hate it, go **** yourself!!!
  92. Yoids
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    I did not like Square Enix lately, and then they did this. I am amazed.
    The game's good things are sooo good, that those that are not, do not bother me.
    I did almost everything, clocked 55 hours. Pros: - Combat gameplay. It is super fun, I usually dont enjoy action so much, but this is the perfect spot between action and classic RPG, with many decisions to make on the fly and    I did not like Square Enix lately, and then they did this. I am amazed.
    The game's good things are sooo good, that those that are not, do not bother me.

    I did almost everything, clocked 55 hours.

    Pros:
    - Combat gameplay. It is super fun, I usually dont enjoy action so much, but this is the perfect spot between action and classic RPG, with many decisions to make on the fly and preparation/customization opportunities. Bosses are A BLAST to fight.
    - Story. One of the main reasons I was attracted to Square enix in the first place. It is good, it is presented how it should (forget FF13 or 15, this is like FF7 Midgar section but enlarged).
    - Characters. They have never been so good. All of them are crazy interesting and they grow during the game.
    - Sound and music. Really impressed about this, the music even changes depending on the situation, the mood of the scene, etc. It really helps you feel much more.
    - Graphics
    - Customization. Thanks to the materia system and weapon upgrade system, you can build your characters as you want, and depending what you are fightning. I loved playing Cloud as a mage type, with more magic attack power than physical attack, using area of effect poison attacks, crazy fun.
    - Animations. They managed to make the characters express so much through the animations, I wanted to give them an Oscar for acting.
    - Voice acting. They chose very good professionals to do it. Cloud was soo good.
    - Inmersion. Midgar felt amazing just to walk and listen to NPCs, it felt the city was very lived, and I found myself looking around so many times just listening and enjoying the inmersion.

    Cons:
    - A couple low quality textures, which honestly I did not mind at all. This game really pushed the technology. It is a pity, but for PC I hope this will be changed.
    - Level design is indeed simple, classic RPG, nothing special. Which is not really a problem since the combat is so fun, and everytime the characters talk is a blast.
    - Controversial Ending. Without giving spoilers, the ending is different from the original FF7 and therefor means the next game will not be necessary exactly the same story as the rest of original FF7. This at first I did not like, due to incertainty, but after some thought, I do not care so much, I will trust them. Also, not knowing what will happen is really starting to excite me!
    (This is the reason hardcore fans came here to give low score to this game, which is by far not enough to lower it even a little, since we are talking 1 hour out of 56 in my case)

    But as I said, the good things are sooo good, that it is impossible not to rate this game high.    … Expand
  93. Ditobi
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Probablemente el mejor juego para la PS4.

    Planos hermosos en cinemáticas, modo de combate interesante, no sé si será así con los anteriores FF que no he podido jugar, pero al menos este, muy bueno. El juego en si le falta mucho por terminarse por completo, pero es que es imposible meter tanta historia y la duración está más que bien, como un juego completo, pero sin estarlo XD a ver    Probablemente el mejor juego para la PS4.

    Planos hermosos en cinemáticas, modo de combate interesante, no sé si será así con los anteriores FF que no he podido jugar, pero al menos este, muy bueno.

    El juego en si le falta mucho por terminarse por completo, pero es que es imposible meter tanta historia y la duración está más que bien, como un juego completo, pero sin estarlo XD a ver qué sucederá en los otros episodios.    … Expand
  94. Nagatopt
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Very good game, took me to the pasta.
    Awesome Gameplay and very good Quest sides
  95. joeboo4uu
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    the wait for this game was definitely worth it. very true to the ff7 ps1 vibe. cant wait for part 2
  96. Avulpes
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    They did such a good job. I love this game, not just for beeing Final Fantasy or Final Fantasy 7, but because it has such nice Game mechanics and everything looks sooo fantastic! Waiting all this years was totaly worth it! Thank you square enix!
  97. Cloud_to_kozak
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    In all, this game is absolutely amazing. Combat is great, graphics look stunning, music is excellent and the voice acting is perfect. Then the overall gameplay, the fan service, the atmosphere of the game and the nostalgia trip is just a jaw dropping experience for all fans of FFVII.
  98. Mochichi
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing experience. As a newcomer this was a ride and it has me yearning for the next part.
  99. eddieallen84
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    14 hours in and this game has vastly exceeded my expectations. It's been about 20 years since I played the original version and I have to say I'm satisfied with how it stays true to the original as far as my memory serves. I've seen people complain that easy mode is too easy. Well then accept the challenge, use strategy, and enjoy normal difficulty! I'm sooooo thankful that the Fame idea a14 hours in and this game has vastly exceeded my expectations. It's been about 20 years since I played the original version and I have to say I'm satisfied with how it stays true to the original as far as my memory serves. I've seen people complain that easy mode is too easy. Well then accept the challenge, use strategy, and enjoy normal difficulty! I'm sooooo thankful that the Fame idea a little bit if a challenge at times to where I need to exit the battle re-equip different spells and try again. This game is perfectly balanced. I was scared it was gonna be too easy to appeal to the lowered average IQ of modern day gamers so I'm very thankful for the challenging fights. I really hope future installments are exactly the same.
    This is the best game I've played on ps4 as far as fun factor and music and overall addictiveness.
    Some complain about the side quests, but this is what rpg's were always like! And some side quests have great boss battles.
    Even the mini games are fun. 10/10
    Square enix created a masterpiece    … Expand
  100. Koodle0101
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    A TON of extremely high highs! Some lows. Nearly perfect but not quite there.

    In short, this game is a wild experience and it's extremely fun to play! The game managed to combine great strategic elements with fast-paced, action-packed, elements to deliver something we've never seen before. At the end of the game you'll be left wanting more enemies and bosses to fight, more of the story,    A TON of extremely high highs! Some lows. Nearly perfect but not quite there.

    In short, this game is a wild experience and it's extremely fun to play! The game managed to combine great strategic elements with fast-paced, action-packed, elements to deliver something we've never seen before. At the end of the game you'll be left wanting more enemies and bosses to fight, more of the story, and more of the overall experience. People who gave this game a bad score is being unreasonable. The game does so many things better than all the other games: amazing characterization, fantastic combat, great lore and story.

    Now with the flaws (not major enough to really dock points) buy they are very evident cannot be ignored:

    - Marketing. Apparently many people thought this was a completed original FF7 game from head to toe. Although I knew this, I can admit that it can be slightly misleading since there are not "parts" or "episodes" on the box. Rather, it only says "Remake" with small captions on the back of the box that explained the game being episodic. I don't personally find this worthy of docking a ton of points since I got over 60 hours out of this game so the value is worth it.

    - Bad and/or slow texture bugs on day 1 launch. It's something that is noticeable and does take away immersion a little. Game still plays fine and I haven't experience crashes or anything serious.

    - Aerial combat is a annoying. Luckily you don't fight too many aerial enemies but when you do the battle always feel extremely drawn out because you cannot get to the enemy and when you do the can only hit them a few times before falling. Aerial combat also potentiates the camera issue.

    - Camera issues. It's not horrible per se, rather, it's somewhat inconvenient? Even with the lock-on system I've used skilled in the opposite direction or miss a combo entirely just because of the way the camera is. You sort of have to constantly move it yourself. Many areas are too cramped or small and the camera is literally at your character's head and can barely see anything. Overall this can easily be fixed and i's more of an inconvenience than a deal-breaker.

    - Lastly is the pacing. Trust me, you'll be able to tell which part is pure 100% filler or padding. Some parts feel inorganically drawn out and overly long or no reason.

    Overall these are all technical issues that can be fixed. The core of the game: the story, combat, graphics, and characters are ALL fkin amazing. I'm on to getting Platinum while waiting for the next chapters.    … Expand
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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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