Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. 298yen
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Great game, some places are a bit too stretched out other than that everything is amazing
  2. Vamper47
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This game it's just incredible! A really rolecoaster of emotions! About the gameplay, it's one of the funniest I ever played. The sideguest are simple, but there design are really good and the battles of this guests have a great challenge. There's a little problem with textures, but this don't harms the experience with the game.
  3. aknafibia
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played! It really is, it has everything I seek in games/movies/tv shows/anime. Epic story where solemnity is mixed with humor, great characters that you can't not love, music that is so diverse and full of surprises and best gameplay in history which is turn-base mixed with action RPG in the best possible way. This is my everything and I'm so happy that itThis is the best game I've ever played! It really is, it has everything I seek in games/movies/tv shows/anime. Epic story where solemnity is mixed with humor, great characters that you can't not love, music that is so diverse and full of surprises and best gameplay in history which is turn-base mixed with action RPG in the best possible way. This is my everything and I'm so happy that it is just the first part, and this is just the beginning, as HE said: "There's still so much to be done."… Expand
  4. onebie
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    First of all, most negative Reviews you see are people unhappy with the direction the Story takes in the Remake. They are extremely biased and not very objective.
    Aside some Chapters flashing out some Side Characters the game is faithful until the last 2 Chapters. At that Point you either hate the game with a passion, or you are curious were they will be going with this. I count myself to    First of all, most negative Reviews you see are people unhappy with the direction the Story takes in the Remake. They are extremely biased and not very objective.
    Aside some Chapters flashing out some Side Characters the game is faithful until the last 2 Chapters. At that Point you either hate the game with a passion, or you are curious were they will be going with this. I count myself to the 2nd group, yet i will try not to have too high expectations.

    Gameplay:
    The gameplay has about 4 things
    1.Battle
    2.Walking, Running and a bit of Platforming with Dialogue
    3.Cutscenes
    4.Minigames

    1. Not much to say, i had fun with it. Though there are thing i hope they work on.
    Camera (like in most 3d games, the Camera is your biggest enemie), Air Combat (flying monster were a pain without a ranged weapon), maybe better invincibility frames for the roll.

    2. Without interactions between characters, this would be hard to bear, good thing there are things that make the world feel more alive than the dreaded Tunnels of FF13. And to be fair, the Original FF7 was at least as linear as FF7R.

    3. Square Enix can do cutscenes, enough said.

    4. Wish there were more, or you could do most of them without playing through a bunch of story first, then again i had a blast with them.

    Presentation:
    Game looks gorgeous, just a few places were you just see the limitations of consoles (sometimes the resolution of the background is fuzzy).
    I love game soundtracks, a game with a bad soundtrack can be hard for me to enjoy, no problems here though. This game alone has a big enough Soundtrack that you can fill 7 CDs with it.
    Some are arragenments or remixes of the original FF7 Soundtrack, done by Masashi Hamauzu (hand picked by Uematsu) and Mitsuto Suzuki, both of them know for their Music in the FF 13 Series.
    I really like the cinematic approach they are taking with the music, also the transition from normal to battle. There are a bunch of new tracks, maybe missing the Uematsu charme, yet i could listen to some of them for hours.

    Normal price is okay for this game, if your own pace is about average you will spend about 30 - 40 hours on your first playthrough and about 50 - 60 hours for the platin trophy.

    Things that made me lower the score:
    - Camera and air combat
    - not much exploration, now that you have a map, you see how linear the game really is
    - oh please tell Normua and Toriyama not to make the storyline more complicated    … Expand
  5. Wrofir
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    FF7 was the first JRPG I ever beat, and was one of the PS1 JRPG's that introduced me to the genre.
    So I have very fond memories of it, and I knew there was no chance Square Enix would remake it as is.
    The Remake is easily one of their best games in recent memory and apart from a very upsetting ending, I really enjoyed most of my time with it. The combat system is a great take on the    FF7 was the first JRPG I ever beat, and was one of the PS1 JRPG's that introduced me to the genre.
    So I have very fond memories of it, and I knew there was no chance Square Enix would remake it as is.

    The Remake is easily one of their best games in recent memory and apart from a very upsetting ending, I really enjoyed most of my time with it.

    The combat system is a great take on the A-RPG genre, with a basic attack button that charges your ATB bar, that you then spend on Spells, Abilities, and Items. This adds a unique challenge and you don't want to be caught with low HP and no ATB. You can block and dodge, but both of those actions are sketchy in their execution. The dodge has no invulnerability frames, and the block only works against some moves... And some moves just seem to eat through either one.

    One issue I haven't seen any review mention so far is how the enemies don't play fair. They seem to have infinite MP (thus the ability to cast spells as many times as they want) and don't even seem to have an ATB bar either, as I've seen them spam moves over and over. I noticed it early on, but later in the game it becomes a blatant crutch that the AI relies on to be challenging. Considering that the original game had fair fights, I can't say I'm too thrilled about it. Barret originally had a move to specifically eat MP, which was a legit strategy against certain bosses and harder enemies, now totally gone as enemies don't even have that stat to worry about.

    The story sometimes follows the original perfectly, word for word even, so it was clear they did their research, and at its best I was happily reliving my childhood seeing these characters interact. Most of the new content and dialogue is good as well, and apart from the ridiculous usage of autistic anime sighs/groans, is fairly natural too.

    The original Midgar section, which acted as the games defacto tutorial, took about 3 hours to beat, and this game extends that to beyond 30, so you'd imagine they added a ton of new content. They did and didn't. You'll find some totally new quests and of course a litany of generic fetch quests as side missions, but the new story beats are usually good. That said though, the developers took several areas from the original and extended them, sometimes to upwards of an hour.
    This isn't always bad, I enjoyed seeing the extended train graveyard, but for the most part the 'extended areas' are a slew of similar encounters, mundane puzzles, and copy-paste level design. While it didn't ruin my experience, some of these areas grew very tiresome.

    The game is excessively linear as well, you never get to travel off the beaten path, and while you do get to see some beautiful sights, most of the game takes place in the least polished area of the game, the slums.
    The slums have issues, from low resolution textures, to NPC's repeating their spoken lines over and over, to meaningless side quests, and so-on. I had no interest in exploring the side content because it felt like they chose the worst area of the game to open up. Meanwhile the upper plate areas are lovingly crafted with insane attention to detail, but are 1-off areas you never visit again.

    My joy for this remake was a rollercoaster ride of positive experiences hampered only a few times by frustrating encounters or padded areas, but the ending was probably my absolute least favorite moment and has me worried about the rest of the series.

    I don't want to spoil major story beats, but I can't really avoid it... You fight literal destiny or literal meta commentary, depending on how you want to look at it. This entire final segment just bombshells the game out of nowhere, makes absolutely no sense, adds nothing of value to the story or lore, and I'm sure stirred up the exact controversy Square Enix wanted. It's important to consider that this is literally the beginning of our heroes journey here, and we've already killed destiny? It's so random and offputting to me. The game was throwing out our antagonist left and right too, ignoring the originals subtlety and slow build of mystery, instead opting for a "HEY THIS IS THE BAD GUY, OKAY?! THIS DUDE YOU KEEP SEEING IS THE BAD GUY, RIGHT HERE, YEAH. HIM. THAT GUY"
    The ending is a slap in the face in contrast to the original subtlety, which if you didn't know, Sephiroth, our antagonist, had only been hinted at and barely seen in passing by the point the remake decides to end at.

    I'm conflicted. It's a good game, no doubt, with a few flaws that did hamper my experience, and an ending that straight triggered me, but if the future of this series is to revive the original, with a few changes, I'm still game. I enjoyed my ride through Midgar, and if they can remake most of the towns and areas to the same level of detail, I'll have a good time.    … Expand
  6. KesslerCOIL
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    I could write something wordy, but I think ill just sum it up with.. wow, they really did that.
  7. Slob
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    The game is just really amazing. I'd love to give it a 10/10 but unfortunately there's some parts I didn't love that felt slow just to drag on the game time. Amazing graphics and gameplay. Love how they put the cast to life!
  8. Frosty1979
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Always wanted to have the option to save Aerith. So I have no problem with where they are going with the story. I can understand that people, who care less about Aerith, are kinda pissed about the ending though. ;)… Expand
  9. Arka-a
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a huge fan of the series and specifically VII, I'm not disappointed. My main concern is aerith... it was painfull back then... now... is gonna hurt a lot… Expand
  10. edugiru85
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    it's not perfect, but it's a very good remake, well at least the Midgar story it tells; let's see how Square evolves the rest of the great FF7 original story
  11. tacobales
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Wow, I was not expecting this to be as good as it is. This isnt a remake this is a full re design of final fantasy 7 this is how a remake is done. The writing and plot are square enix at their best. Final fantasy seems like its finally recaptured what use to make it great. A well told great story that uses gameplay to help tell the story and causes deep introspection and ultimately aWow, I was not expecting this to be as good as it is. This isnt a remake this is a full re design of final fantasy 7 this is how a remake is done. The writing and plot are square enix at their best. Final fantasy seems like its finally recaptured what use to make it great. A well told great story that uses gameplay to help tell the story and causes deep introspection and ultimately a attachment to the characters. Every detail of this game is so polished and treated with love. If you play any game in your life let it be this.… Expand
  12. Fireburst
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Wow la claque de dingue, je conseille à tout le monde de jouer au moins la première partie de Midgard de FF7 de 1997. UNE TUERIE

    Merci Square Enix
  13. arguyle
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I've read almost all user reviews. I really wanted to understand the criticism of these negative reviews. Now I get it.

    These so-called "die-hard fans" just wanted to replay that PS1 title with upgraded graphics. They probably made a golden statue of one character in their own bedroom. To the pissed people, the PS1 title is still available, just go play it and deal with your anger    I've read almost all user reviews. I really wanted to understand the criticism of these negative reviews. Now I get it.

    These so-called "die-hard fans" just wanted to replay that PS1 title with upgraded graphics. They probably made a golden statue of one character in their own bedroom. To the pissed people, the PS1 title is still available, just go play it and deal with your anger management issues as visibly FF7R will not do the job! Square-Enix made an excellent decision by giving a very refreshing taste and a breathtaking AAA production. This game will make 95% of the fans extremely happy. There was no way they could make 100% of the fans happy. And some other people well, you know you just need to accept the fact you're not playing this game with your 14 year old high school naive heart. You're seeing this game with grown up adult eyes which are more down-to-earth and reluctant to change.

    FF7 and FF7R will remain iconic forever. Period.

    The city of Midgar went from a few top down screens, a few gimmick quests and a couple of great CGIs to a gigantic metropolis with a very living community. On top of that, each district you visit really has its own vibe. You feel the impact of the main plot on their lives. You feel how Shinra controls and manipulates everything and every soul. That scene on the train after the bombing mission - that was unexpected great moment. On the PS1, that scene is just Barret doing some yelling and bashing.

    Characters are stunning. Voice acting is great in general main and secondary characters. In my view that was the toughest challenge from SE to overcome. Storytelling when you just "read" a text with a low-res polygon you need fill a lot of holes with your imagination (tone, dramatization, face reactions,etc.) With the voice acting and the incredible amount of details nowadays, there are no more room for imagination. Sometimes there are a few "anime-like" lines normally seen in JPRGs from Jessie or Tifa - btw FF always have been JRPGs - but I can easily ignore this as I have so many reasons to keep me into the game.

    I just came back from a Distant World concert. The music in FF7R is just as great. Nostalgic melodies upgraded to the 21st century. Of course there are a lot more audio details than before such as ambiant sounds - on the PS1 it was just dead silent with a few midi sounds effect - so yeah it's possible you don't hear the music as crystal clear as before. Then just play with the audio settings if you care more about the music than the details. Problem solved.

    The battle system is really, really good. The PS1 turn-based system was good back then, but in today's world it would just be plain boring. I remember being annoyed by the necessary grind to level up - you run randomly in circles, then the combat loading was slow, etc. The new systems gives a sense of life or death tension on important battles that keep you on the edge. Also I was impressed at how characters interact with each other during combat, it gives a lot more depth to the connections between them. It's not just a bunch of 3 cheezy quotes repeated a million times that you see in most similar games.

    Ladies & Gents, this is equivalent of the Games of Thrones series back then when it was live over many years (forget the poor writing of S8). A huge plot, released by episodes progressing at a turtle pace, a LOT of captivating yet unnecessary details not related to the main plot to keep you entertained. But when something major happens to in the main plot, it is grandiose.

    I wish for the day where i'll be able to do a whole playthrough and I truly hope that the games are connected to each other (inventory, choices (if any), XP, etc) and that it will be all be released on the same console (PS4). I don't mind if you need to purchase a PS5 to continue for future parts but at the VERY least make sure the PS4 FF7R game is backward compatible on the PS5 and that you don't have to rebuy it.    … Expand
  14. Espe
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente epico, han adaptado casi todo a la perfección exepto a los ecos del destino sin embargo la experiencia es unica, añade emoción y más desarrollo de los personajes, es bello visualmente con un final polemico que se puede interpretar de muchas maneras, pero no olvidemos que aún falta una segunda parte. El sistema de juego es divertido y dinamico, es cierto que para los más puristas del original tiene más errores, pero considero que algunos añadidos lo hacen ser mejor que el original. No tiene que ser exactamente igual al de 1997 para ser sobresaliente.… Expand
  15. lokirtmaik
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I spent 40+ hours and still wanting to play more. Really love how they handle the story and characters. The combat is also fun and substantive. Great job Squre Enix!
  16. DreT82
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    I do recall playing bits and pieces of the original back in 1997 and never was fond of the turn-based experience many others found enjoyable, which was a staple of the series. But with this remake, playing it all the way through for the first time, and with a similar combat system equal to Kingdom Hearts; I enjoyed it even more and wanted to do more by the end. So for those newcomersI do recall playing bits and pieces of the original back in 1997 and never was fond of the turn-based experience many others found enjoyable, which was a staple of the series. But with this remake, playing it all the way through for the first time, and with a similar combat system equal to Kingdom Hearts; I enjoyed it even more and wanted to do more by the end. So for those newcomers you'll really enjoy it. The character arcs and dialogue is outstanding. The pacing is great. And the side missions aren't as annoying as some made seem. My only negative comment I have to make is: not enough Sephiroth. I felt his boss battle was epic but short. And even worse -- we have to wait for the second part. I miss the days of many PS disks to take out and insert lol. Great game though. Looking forward to the follow up. Just don't make us wait too long.… Expand
  17. Rithysak
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    It's a very faithful adaption of the remake except for the last chapter of the game.
  18. Nexor
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    It's a gift for all the true ffvii fans, thanks SE. Please we need asap the next one!
  19. JENOVAisMYmom
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This is it the wait is over and THE GAME is here, it has everything I wanted and even more. Music, characters, story, visuals, cutscenes everything is pure gold. I can't get enough of this game!
  20. LoomBoom
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic. The story is very engaging and the characters are realistic and relatable in a lot of ways. Just hearing their conversations and interactions is truly a pleasure. Midgar feels alive and vibrant, the NPCs are all voiced with multiple lines and sometimes I would just walk around to hear what everyone had to say.

    Combat is very good, but it also can be a bit clunky.    This game is fantastic. The story is very engaging and the characters are realistic and relatable in a lot of ways. Just hearing their conversations and interactions is truly a pleasure. Midgar feels alive and vibrant, the NPCs are all voiced with multiple lines and sometimes I would just walk around to hear what everyone had to say.

    Combat is very good, but it also can be a bit clunky. It’s pretty fun though, it just takes some time getting used too. The defensive options in the game are limited and I hope that is something that they’ll fix in the next game. The graphics and character models are very well done and beautiful. This game has a lot for new and old fans. It carries the heart of the orginal and improves on it in a lot of ways. The ending is very bold in my opinion and I can’t wait to see where the rest of the games will go. This game is a “remake” in every sense of the word.    … Expand
  21. Bobbitthehobbit
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Never played a Final Fantasy game before, and this entry blew my expectations out of the park. I loved this game. The character were amazing and I'm excited to see where the story goes
  22. xXThePhantomXx
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FF7 was the first JRPG that I had played before Harvest Moon and etc. in 1990s. I have to say that I have alot of expectations to this remake version as I spent 100hrs in playing the original and replayed it over and over again. However, with new technology and graphics, this remake blew me away and made me fell in love with FF7 all over again. The transition between animation and action is so fluid and it doesn't feels boring at all.

    The relationship of the characters are so fresh; NPC and non-NPC. The expended stories and side quests that kept me interested and engaged. I remember when Aerith died back in FF7, it was a sad Chapter for Cloud and you could feel the loss. I could bet that the upcoming FF7 remake episodes will make more of an impact in it once she's gone. The roadmap is quite linear and not an open world concept like FF15. The ATB and upgrade battle systems is a joy. Now summons can even join you in fights once you call them out and use some of their powers to aid you. I had spent about 20 hrs in this game and near ending of Chapter 8. Just taking my time to enjoy this game and its world which I had missed as a gamer.

    Overall, I give this remake a 9/10. First of all, the battles are either too easy or hard depending on what character you are using and the enemies that you are facing. I would like to go for hard difficulty but currently there's none at the beginning to start or change ingame. Second would be the story episodes. In my initial expression of the game, I was excited that its going to be FF7 Remake as a whole game like the original. But unfortunately, it is just in Midgard episode nothing more. That disappointed me a little than I expected. Another is the playable characters. It is only few, and doesn't have Vincent which I fully favoured alot in the original game. Lastly, I like to spent hours playing JRPGs and somehow its going to be lesser than that. Other than that, I recommend for both fans and newcomers to get this game and experience a new FF7 remake story.

    Hopefully there are updates for this current remake in the future for additional side quests and events. I look forward to it and the next episode. Let it be soon!    … Expand
  23. Airmaxix
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Awesome game and characters design. Action fights are flashy and exciting. Tedious side quests and somewhat with backtracking. Overall fun enjoyable game.
  24. nsomaley
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    I was a massive fanboy of FF7. I thought that I would be giving this a 10/10 and that was my destiny. That being said and in true FF7R spirit, my destiny was changed and I gave it an 8/10. Almost everything with this game was so amazing, until the end. The first 90% was nearly flawless, but the end was one of the worst endings I could imagine. Think Game of Thrones or Lost with levelI was a massive fanboy of FF7. I thought that I would be giving this a 10/10 and that was my destiny. That being said and in true FF7R spirit, my destiny was changed and I gave it an 8/10. Almost everything with this game was so amazing, until the end. The first 90% was nearly flawless, but the end was one of the worst endings I could imagine. Think Game of Thrones or Lost with level of bad ending... I hope that there is a way to come back from this but I am not very hopeful anymore...… Expand
  25. Cencorol
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    After FF10 I felt that final fantasy games lost their ability to tell great stories, and FF7R has reassured me that it is still possible. There were moments that genuinely touched my soul. This no means a perfect game but I feel compelled to give it a 10 because I think the amount of love this was given deserves higher appraise. + new battle system makes the game more challenging andAfter FF10 I felt that final fantasy games lost their ability to tell great stories, and FF7R has reassured me that it is still possible. There were moments that genuinely touched my soul. This no means a perfect game but I feel compelled to give it a 10 because I think the amount of love this was given deserves higher appraise. + new battle system makes the game more challenging and engaging. Game encourages you to get better at it rathen than finding ways to overpower yourself.
    + significant character development makes you fall in love with the cast once more.
    + faithfully recaptures the balance between seriousness and lightheartedness of the original game

    - whilst still a full game experience it lacks the over-the-top amount of end game content thats become a staple to the final fantasy franchise. Severely lacking in the variety of material set up options that the original game gave you and woefully poor selection of enemy skills available.
    - graphics actually seem like a downgrade from ff15 with very poor textures noticeable everywhere in the background. Facial animations on npc are quite bad and laughable sometimes.
    - some new added story elements add needless complexities to an already complex plot.    … Expand
  26. Alexmaru
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Best game for me on the PS4. Thank you Square Enix! It has an awesome story, beautiful design and a great battlesystem. I cant wait for the next chapter!

    I have only played Final Fantasy Crisis Core, that i will recommend to all to play before starting this new FF7R chapter.
  27. Bodi
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Excelente en todos sus apartados, y el que diga lo contrario es que no se lo a pasado, quitando algunos fondos o texturas bajas(resaltan dado la alta calidad del resto peor ay pocas), lo demás de 10
  28. Femto90
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    What a fantastic experience. I had the time of my life.
    I literally just finished the game and it was so good, i am eager to start my Hard playthrough.
    The story, the writing, the characters, the combat, the music everything was top notch.
    Final Fantasy is back.
  29. FinalFantasyVII
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Better than what I expected, it is pretty funny, and I am glad that they kept the classic scenes.
  30. Snutze
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    For those who say this is not for the fan .. speak for yourself. For those who complain about it being Midgard only and thrash the score, learn to read it's been known for 5 years.. don't destroy a game score cause you've been living under a rock. For those who seem clueless about the direction of the game and the meaning of remake, again we have known for years...

    This game is a    For those who say this is not for the fan .. speak for yourself. For those who complain about it being Midgard only and thrash the score, learn to read it's been known for 5 years.. don't destroy a game score cause you've been living under a rock. For those who seem clueless about the direction of the game and the meaning of remake, again we have known for years...

    This game is a masterpiece and you can tell they poured their heart and soul into it... I find some many of these review disrespectful. Only few voiced true game design critic but they give it like 0 or 3.... This game is nothing under 6 in any world or paradigm possible


    I want to be sure if Dev are reading these board the know there is a LOT of people out there who see this game for that it is ... Simply amazing. Thanks for this and I can't wait for the followup    … Expand
  31. Hypes81
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    After 23 years the game delivers again. Graphicly amazing and great story fun combat what else do you need.
  32. zellyboy
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    The best Final Fantasy game in a long time. A 40-hour story experience that expands on the Midgar saga of the original and proposes new story elements to keep this re-imagining fresh.

    The game's latter half may not be for everyone, but those open-minded enough to look further into the game's newly implied story elements will have a lot to look forward to in the coming years. Simply    The best Final Fantasy game in a long time. A 40-hour story experience that expands on the Midgar saga of the original and proposes new story elements to keep this re-imagining fresh.

    The game's latter half may not be for everyone, but those open-minded enough to look further into the game's newly implied story elements will have a lot to look forward to in the coming years. Simply fantastic for action-based JRPG fans.    … Expand
  33. Tilaff88
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Incredibly fun and a great expansion of the original. Fans have known for years it would only take place in Midgar and I was admittedly a little worried but Square pulled it off. This game has aspects that remind me of FF15 but its much more panned out. I cant wait for part 2 this Remake Trilogy will be amazing.
  34. Yhdhdd
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
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  35. PhantomPlayin
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    A solid take on the best game ever made and you know what I enjoyed It from start to finish, Capcom and Square Enix you guys know how to do remakes.
  36. aotero4512
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far the best video game I’ve played on the PS4 and might be the best game I’ve played ever… Expand
  37. Almightystokes
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    The remake made me remember everything I loved about FF7. When playing it I felt like they perfectly captured what my young mind envisioned when I looked at the older graphics in the original. It was like watching a movie that was a perfect adaptation of my favourite book. 10/10 in my eyes

    I have enjoyed myself!
  38. IJL711
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Having just completed the game, I... ... ....... huh.

    It was a good game. You should play it.
  39. microdoted
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    i have loved the original game for 23 years now. it is still one of the few games i will dust off and play through start to finish every year or so. ive been looking forward to a redo of the original in a more 3d interface... but this is something different. its more of a 'inspired by' game, than a true remake. so i was nervous going in.

    1 day into the first release, and i am shocked    i have loved the original game for 23 years now. it is still one of the few games i will dust off and play through start to finish every year or so. ive been looking forward to a redo of the original in a more 3d interface... but this is something different. its more of a 'inspired by' game, than a true remake. so i was nervous going in.

    1 day into the first release, and i am shocked that it is quickly becoming one of my favorite games. i love the battle mechanics, and the story is the same - while still being unique and more in depth. there is actual character development happening.    … Expand
  40. Jor72
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graficos muy buenos, historia ampliada, profunda e increible quizas le pondria un pero al final del juego y algunas texturas que son muy malas.… Expand
  41. montorot
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Probably one of my favorite RPG games of all time. Really like how the combat feels "heavy" and how the story really fleshed out. There are some minor technical issues, but overall awesome game
  42. Insanaxmente
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Una súper producción a todos los niveles que sin ninguna duda no va a dejar indiferente a nadie. Unos gráficos renovados de infarto que exprime al máximo la Playstation 4 que pide a gritos la potencia extra de la nueva generación, una increíble e inmersiva narrativa que te lleva en volandas con unos personajes épicos y carismáticos y un sistema de combate actualizado, divertido, inclusoUna súper producción a todos los niveles que sin ninguna duda no va a dejar indiferente a nadie. Unos gráficos renovados de infarto que exprime al máximo la Playstation 4 que pide a gritos la potencia extra de la nueva generación, una increíble e inmersiva narrativa que te lleva en volandas con unos personajes épicos y carismáticos y un sistema de combate actualizado, divertido, incluso adictivo que combina acción en tiempo real y un gran componente estratégico. El anticipo definitivo para lo que se viene en el mundo abierto...… Expand
  43. Kyrie_Elejson
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Ремейк мечты. Сквары собрали все, что мы любили в оригинальной игре, и умножили это на 10. Ждем второй эпизод
  44. Scirocco_R
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo...y se entiende xq se vaya hacer por partes se a reinventado por completo y mejorado la historia.
  45. taj149
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece. It is a must try for everyone, die hard ff7 fan or not. It is a revival of the old masterpiece greatest jRPG which done to perfection. The system is Action + Turn based at which you can also turn it into full turn based if you like. Story is great. Gameplay is fun. Graphic is top notch. Surely the game will give you at least 30+ hours of fun. Whatelse you need?
  46. aozoranoyume
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Amazingly, this remake finds a way to tell a much more compelling and enjoyable experience than the original FF7's Midgar portion. Everything is executed very well, especially the updated dialogue and combat.
  47. Madziaczka90
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    The Best game I played in my life. Genius, heartouching story ans characters. I am constantly thinking while playing: story please do not finish yet, please be just a bit longer. Love it!!!
  48. DWolfAlpha
    May 4, 2020
    8
    For the most part, this remake is amazing. It start off by giving a fantastic recreation of the beginning plot points. It showcases just how big the world is much better than the original game, and as it took this long to make, it would have been a let down if it didn't. It gives more time for many of the fan favorite characters that didn't get much screen time in the original. IFor the most part, this remake is amazing. It start off by giving a fantastic recreation of the beginning plot points. It showcases just how big the world is much better than the original game, and as it took this long to make, it would have been a let down if it didn't. It gives more time for many of the fan favorite characters that didn't get much screen time in the original. I absolutely loved this aspect of the remake. But then...the ending happened. I hated it. It brought in too many things that don't make any sense. It gives the impression that this game is in, like a parallel dimension, and not following the same story. This can be an interesting way to take the plot, but there is nothing that actually confirms this, and it ends up just being this confusing...mess that really doesn't make any sense, at all, in context. The last hour of the game really left me somewhere between disappointed and angry.
    If you were a fan of the original, know that you may have some frustrations with new enemies introduced called spectres, and they destroy the ending. If you've never played the original, you will probably like this one quite a bit.    … Expand
  49. ztomoya
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Well done Square! One of the best game you've ever made in recent years. I particularly love the music and atmosphere
  50. Tsubasa88
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    A wonderful experience, a remake of immense quality. Final Fantasy VII Remake rewrites the basics in this nothing short of fantastic title.
  51. Hyksos
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, I thought the game was fantastic. The story artfully reimagined (albeit with some hesitation regarding the final chapter). I actually didn't mind some of the more low res textures in the large sweeping background shots - it actually reminded me of the backgrounds in the original game and added to the nostalgia.

    The gameplay and music were fantastic. The elephant in the room, the ending: yes, it is significantly different and creates the potential for a completely new KH-esque story line going forward, but I remain cautiously optimistic that future installments will retain much of the storyline and charm of the original game.

    This game was absolutely masterfully remade, and up until the final chapter remained faithful to the original. For that I dont see how it could be rated anything less than a 7/10.    … Expand
  52. serci1990
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    El remake que todos mereciamos sin duda. Pequeños problemas técnicos que son fácilmente solucionables con algún parche pero a rasgos generales me ha encantado este remake de mi juego favorito.
  53. Alidaen
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me ha encantado, como fan de la saga desde el FF6 de Super Nintendo y especialmente del 7, puedo decir que he quedado encantada con el remake. Ya no solo por la fidelidad del casi 99% que me ha hecho revivir momentos únicos de una manera mucho más profunda y visualmente espectacular, sino también por el controvertido final que para mí gusto es un acierto, pues da pie a crear una historia distinta y no saber qué nos depara el futuro de la saga.

    A pesar de las opiniones en contra, que son igual de válidas que el resto y las veo justificadas, yo creo que han encontrado una manera sencilla pero muy válida para la continuación. Por mi parte me ha gustado la sorpresa final, pues creo que sin este cambio esta parte habría quedado algo "floja" e insulsa para mí gusto, por muy fiel que fuese al juego original.

    Creo que llamar a esta primera parte remake ha sido muy acertado, porque es básicamente lo que han hecho casi en su totalidad. Aunque personalmente me da bastante igual el nombre, lo que me importa es el contenido, y no se puede negar que es un juegazo en todos los sentidos y hace honor a su nombre.

    La única queja que puedo tener es que se me ha hecho muy corto para ser un Final Fantasy, y que tiene poco contenido extra para rejugarlo, más allá del modo difícil y sacar un par de detalles como pueden ser los vestidos. Y que se puede hacer algo lineal, aunque eso es algo que en la parte de Midgar ya ocurría en el anterior. Motivos que no me harán bajarle la nota porque sigue siendo una pasada y creo que no merece algunas de las notas demasiado negativas que está recibiendo por parte de los fans.    … Expand
  54. charlinina777
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    "Honey, I'm in love!" - this is how I feel about this project. Remake is everything I've ever whished for. Stroy, music, characters, dubbing, esthetics, visuals are exactly as they should be. Ending is bold and innovative and it changes cannon but at the same time creates new grounds for future installments. Just can't wait for next games, well done Square Enix, well done!
  55. Mikki86
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Best game!! Waiting for part 2 to come out.
    Have playd THE game mode 3 Times and Still cant get enough.
  56. Piipe1984
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Only a game this beloved by many for its place in the history of video games could be this divisive in some of its new aspects and mechanics. I truly applaud Square-Enix for having the courage to remake what was already a masterpiece and making in it another one. A must play game storywise and gameplaywise.
  57. Rynon1984
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Changes at the end were amazing, doesn’t mean the plot unfolds differently, just that it has the potential to have a different outcome! Loved every moment both new and old… Expand
  58. Gohax
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE is one of the most enjoyable games i played this year but there are somethings that pissed me off such as

    cons: the weapon upgrade system if done manually is literal hell it took me so much time to upgrade a weapon i didn't want to do the rest so i did switch it to auto upgrade so that the game decides what upgrades you need between balanced more on attack or    FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE is one of the most enjoyable games i played this year but there are somethings that pissed me off such as

    cons:
    the weapon upgrade system if done manually is literal hell it took me so much time to upgrade a weapon i didn't want to do the rest so i did switch it to auto upgrade so that the game decides what upgrades you need between balanced more on attack or more on defense even when i really wanted to sit down and upgrade each weapon by my own means i didn't do it just because every weapon takes so much time to upgrade

    it really felt like a lot of moments in the game are deliberately prolonged just to make the game longer what i mean by prolonging is that cloud sometimes will walk really really slow just to talk or do stuff and you'll just sit there bashing the run button yelling at him to just run

    what really pissed my off right after i noticed the deliberated prolonging of the game is that the game is split into parts and that a year from now they'll just sell the second part for 60 bucks which is a real cash grab in my opinion they should've just released the full and complete edition and just charge more money because there are more than one disc but who cares right lets just buy everything separately

    the dialog sometimes is really cringy and goofy and sometimes feels out of place and there are moments where the goofy dialog completely ruins the moment

    performance issues such as frames not loading and when you start to interact with an NPC you gotta wait for the conversation to load so you'll just stand there doing nothing awkwardly so they gotta fix that

    but even after all those cons all i can remember is the good and awesome moments the beautiful graphics the astounding music the world building and just everything feels so alive i really fell in love with the game even with all its quirks its one of the most enjoyable beautiful and fun game i played this year which brings me to my final score which is a 9 out of 10 although i'm still mad at square enix about the whole episodic bought separately thing i still love the game and i cant wait for part 2    … Expand
  59. Sacrament-777-
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acabei de zerar... E ele não é um Remake... Msm SENDO um Remake... O Boss final somos nós com nossos desejos de querer q o game seja totalmente fiel...

    Essa minha conclusão me fez teorizar e buscar pessoas q tenha tido a mesma visão, ACHEI! Eu dei 9.1 de nota nas primeiras 4 horas q joguei na madrugada do lançamento e agora com o game concluído dou um 9.7, eu acredito q a única coisa q tira esse goty é o Corona vírus cancelar o evento.
    Simplismente foda! Esse game fez fãs teorizar sobre um remake. Loucura da porra!

    Os 2 únicos defeitos desse game é técnico algumas texturar bem borradas e a linearidade de paredes invisíveis...
    Fora isso isso posso falar q nc vi algo parecido nós jogos, deixaram uma puta interrogação sobre a continuação, se vai ser igual do 7 original, ou se será totalmente diferente, sem contar q posso falar q saciou com maestria a minha vontade de jogar um remake de um dos games mais Foda de todos os tempos. E fez TODO o sentido esse game ser lançado em partes. Não tou puxando sardinha. Pode ser a continuação seja um lixo! Ouuuuuhh pode ser fiel! Ouuuuu pode ser diferente e espetacular! Sabe lá oq será    … Expand
  60. novaaaa
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, great story, great characters. A must buy for fans of jrpgs.
  61. Shauny
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been over 20 years since I played FF7 and although my memory of the whole story is fairly hazy, the main thing I think of at the end of the remake is just how much of the journey there is left to play and yet I'm not able to and I've got no idea when the next of probably 2 or more installments will be made available. Could it be months or years? There's no doubt what an improvement there is in this offering. The graphics are amazing, the battle engine is loads more fun this time around and the extension of storylines has made what was really the opening couple of acts in the original epic a solid 40 hour game that is probably one of the best this year.

    For me however, there was always the feeling of being shortchanged whilst I marched on towards what was the end of disc 1 of 3 back in 1997. I know it's probably unfair to expect more from Square Enix considering the effort that has gone into this game, after all, if they expand the rest of the original to the lengths they have with these 19 chapters, I'd probably still be playing up until christmas to reach the end. That doesn't stop me wishing I was swapping out disc 1 for 2 and continuing the adventure rather than writing this review though.

    There are other complaints too.... it's only small things but they start to grate, Sometimes immediately. The voice acting for instance... for all the painstaking detail this game has been given, the voice acting is often terrible, Especially Barret who really got my back up from scene 1. It's just feels very B-Movie, especially off the back of playing games like Death Stranding or The last of us (for instance) where the considered dialogue has been handed to A list professionals. I kept justifying it as being targeted at the younger audience but then you're reminded of it's PEGI 16 rating buy the often unnecessarily 'S#!T' blurted out in an effort to make it feel more grown up. Maybe that was the case in the original, I don't really remember.
    Then, there's the random comments your team makes, it's like they're joining a conversation they didn't quite hear from across the room in an effort to feel included. It all just makes the script writing feel very dated. 2020 Graphics, 1997 dialogue. Having said that, I felt it got better throughout the game and by the end, Barret was slightly less irritating (or maybe I had just gotten used to him) and in general the scripts seem to have been given more thought. I'd known for ages that this release was only going to take you to the end of the Midgar part of the original so I shouldn't be too disheartened but if Square Enix think I'm going to shell out another £50 for the second of possibly 3, 4 or whoknowshowmany sequels then, well, they're absolutely right, actually....
    But I'm hoping that in the next few months a DLC will be made available for a reasonable price and off I go again in the adventure. Wishful thinking I reckon.

    So to sum up then... if you loved the original, you're probably gonna love this too. The storyline goes deeper than I remember and there's loads of extra time to explore the various sectors of the Midgar undercity and play side quests.
    The battles have been brilliantly updated so you can now mix the turn based actions with all out button bashing (although mostly just the square one) The visuals are incredible but then again, what did you expect? And the soundtrack is also a real win too. But, for me, it's all just too much of a tease to get full marks so 9 out of 10 it is.

    Please guys, jusy give us the rest ASAP!

    And whilst you're at it, get working on FF8 too (just don't think you need to add 'Remake' to the end of the title, we know it's a bloody remake)    … Expand
  62. ltuthill92
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Please read the other five star reviews, I won’t say anything you haven’t already read. This is a spoiler free review of the games “controversial” ending:

    That being said, the people groaning about the ending and comparing this games masterful storytelling to the “gruntfest” that was KH3 are diluting themselves and not giving enough credit to Square. Replay the game on hard, pay -very-    Please read the other five star reviews, I won’t say anything you haven’t already read. This is a spoiler free review of the games “controversial” ending:

    That being said, the people groaning about the ending and comparing this games masterful storytelling to the “gruntfest” that was KH3 are diluting themselves and not giving enough credit to Square. Replay the game on hard, pay -very- close attention to underlying themes and motives behind character behavior. There are good reasons for all these choices and I would hardly sum it up to poor storytelling. All I will say is this: Sephiroth and Aerith have hindsight this time around, aside from that everything in the transition from Midgar to Gaia is the same. The game literally ends the same as FF7 with the characters embarking on their new quest and heading for the next village. The extra bit they added, is a sweet indulgence for old fans and I don’t believe it will severely impact pivotal events, atmosphere, or pacing in later games. Again, just do your hardmode replay and pay very careful attention to the behaviors of certain characters, particularly Sephiroth and Aerith. For a game which knows and feels, and portrays its characters with such love and loyalty as they have in this remake, people seem to be awfully critical of them staying loyal in the next installment. Just chill. They don’t watch hundreds of hours of streamer footage of FF7 1997 to raise a middle finger to their fans.

    Well done Square. You brought an old fantasy back to life with resounding results.

    “Was it all a dream? Will I never know? Foolish and Blind, to everything.”
    Hollow, Yosh (Survive Said the Prophet)    … Expand
  63. Aegus17
    May 4, 2020
    10
    De pequeño me imaginaba como podia ser midgar en la vida real, y este juego plasma a la perfección la idea que estaba en mi cabeza de un ffvii con unos increíbles gráficos
  64. SileSixEcho
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Yes, this game has fillers and yes, sometimes the tone shifts a bit too quickly from serious to weird but all is forgiven thanks to an amazing battle system, great characters and a great reimagening of the original story with a plot twist that is kind of hard to get but very well done in my opinion. I did not enjoy playing a game this strong since a long time. Looking forward for thatYes, this game has fillers and yes, sometimes the tone shifts a bit too quickly from serious to weird but all is forgiven thanks to an amazing battle system, great characters and a great reimagening of the original story with a plot twist that is kind of hard to get but very well done in my opinion. I did not enjoy playing a game this strong since a long time. Looking forward for that story to continue, no matter what they come up with next.… Expand
  65. uplink777
    May 9, 2020
    10
    I'm a massive fan of FiFA series and VII is my best. I really loved Advent Children, got it on BD, the enhanced/complete edition with blood and some new effects.

    Now to my point. FiFA VII: Remake is EVERYTHiNG a fan wants. OK length of story, OK playtime overall, OK difficulty, OK fight strategies, OK mini games, etc. I love it as a whole and I believe that this is the very essence of    I'm a massive fan of FiFA series and VII is my best. I really loved Advent Children, got it on BD, the enhanced/complete edition with blood and some new effects.

    Now to my point. FiFA VII: Remake is EVERYTHiNG a fan wants. OK length of story, OK playtime overall, OK difficulty, OK fight strategies, OK mini games, etc. I love it as a whole and I believe that this is the very essence of FiFA series. VIII was great, iX and X so so, but up from XI [Online] to XV it was all downhill, and now this Remake did right by the franchise.

    I'm looking forward for new DLC missions, new story and a next part :)    … Expand
  66. Stamantha
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing re-imagining of the Midgar part of Final Fantasy 7. Loved the visuals, the fleshed-out characters (main and NPCs alike), the dialogues, the battle system is simply amazing, the best one in a modern Final Fantasy game or any JRPG on that matter... The game was made with utmost attention to detail and is a solid 30-50 hour game full of content, personality and great moments. I don'tAmazing re-imagining of the Midgar part of Final Fantasy 7. Loved the visuals, the fleshed-out characters (main and NPCs alike), the dialogues, the battle system is simply amazing, the best one in a modern Final Fantasy game or any JRPG on that matter... The game was made with utmost attention to detail and is a solid 30-50 hour game full of content, personality and great moments. I don't know how it's going to turn out in the sequels but what is already here is great stuff made with love and respect to the original… Expand
  67. Hraberuka
    May 9, 2020
    10
    AWESOME game :) Characters are amazing, Tifa is the best character, i love her so much :) Story and the Music are really beautiful. Gameplay is so much fun and battles are really epic etc. I LOVE this game :)
  68. AndreyCloud
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Where to begin, great game overall. Great graphics and environment detail, amazing music in every area and moment, story is fun and captivating, great characters and designs. Play through is a bit slow and chill at the start, which I actually enjoyed, and later on is very linear and epic. The only reason it is not a perfect 10/10 is because I feel it was made a little too much in favor ofWhere to begin, great game overall. Great graphics and environment detail, amazing music in every area and moment, story is fun and captivating, great characters and designs. Play through is a bit slow and chill at the start, which I actually enjoyed, and later on is very linear and epic. The only reason it is not a perfect 10/10 is because I feel it was made a little too much in favor of those who played the original. The lore on things like Wutai, Sephiroth, Zack, and Jinova are not well explained for newcomers. Also the camera work is a little wonky with constantly switching lock-ons for simply adjusting the camera. Other than that you will love it.… Expand
  69. Jherrie23
    May 8, 2020
    10
    The best remake of 2020 although some changes are made, they are remain faithful to the story, the graphics are awesome, and the battle system are incredible, i cannot wait for game 2
  70. Danielgustad0
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso, as diferenças na história para original não tiram a qualidade do jogo, muita qualidade embarcada na historia, gráficos, batalha. Imperdivel.
  71. Cuko
    May 8, 2020
    9
    El perfecto replanteamiento del Final Fantasy VII clásico, a expensas de que esté completo, le quitó un punto por algunas texturas y por sacarlo por partes.
  72. Banzai975
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. I enjoyed the original but the remake has the potential to be even better. They story is easy to pick up and someone new to the plot with easily enjoy it!
  73. SamIamGreenEggs
    May 9, 2020
    10
    This is not simply a graphical upgrade, it’s an all new game with new mechanics, customizable weapons, and it’s so much more than the original, I haven’t enjoyed a game this much since Zelda breath of the wild, this is an instant classic and a must have for any RPG fan. I can’t wait for the other installments!
  74. XeroHour
    May 9, 2020
    10
    I made this account solely to review this game, which is something I have never done for any other piece of media. Final Fantasy 7 fans, it's everything we ever wanted. It's extremely clear the source material was either studied in depth or else the devs were all fans who had played the original game. The combat and graphics are superb. Theres nothing else left to say except go play!
  75. narsil86
    May 11, 2020
    10
    Great game! If you liked the FF7 world and characters, this is an excellent addition to the series. It’s also a good entry point for newcomers, as the remake focuses on character development.

    If you expected a remaster of the old game and don't want any gameplay changes, this is not for you.
  76. Siondyne
    May 12, 2020
    10
    It was all I ever wanted and more! Its flaws (such as some textures) were so insignificant that they're not even worth taking into accout and I feel like the ending worked very well.
    Simply amazing!
  77. Hcore77
    May 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They f*** up the end
    But this might be the best fight system in ages,
    I hope they dont mess it up even more at the next part    … Expand
  78. sou1hacker
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Never thought my expectations would be met ... was glad to be proven wrong.
  79. GhostWP
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a landmark in terms of what a videogame is, and a reference to other companies when they ask themselves: How do we remake an important game?
    It's difficult for me not to give it a 10/10 because of some nitpicks and technical issues I had, or maybe points where I go "It'd be better if they just did it THIS way!". But personally, this is GOTY for me. REALLY personally, it's the best game I played.
    The technical issues I can point out are basically the texture issues and the camera/flying combat issues, but I don't think they are too heavy problems when compared to the masterpiece that is the rest of the game. Superb soundtracks and character development take you by the hand show you the way through a linear, 40 hour campaign that is rich with little details and beautiful moments. It respects the original and it DELIVERS when it has to. The ending is divisive, we come to learn that the game isn't a 1:1 Remake (even though the creators already said that). Personally, I have no problems with that whatsoever, and I see it as a way to raise the stakes and make every important moments of future parts even more impactful. Instead of playing with your memories, the objective here is to play with your same feelings that you had when you played the original, which is incredible.
    There's some replayability, and Hard Mode is very cool to challenge yourself through. Also, fighting Sephiroth the way we do in the ending is just what I've been dreaming about. Did you think One-Winged Angel couldn't be more epic? Well, it can. And it IS.

    Technically: 9/10
    Personally: 10/10 best game, can't wait for the future parts.    … Expand
  80. taminamira
    May 1, 2020
    9
    First just want to say, people definitely can enjoy this game. It's very condescending for people who rated this very low and says other people must be crazy for enjoying it. If there are people who dislike it, that's fine, but don't assume that your experience and opinion of the game is absolute.

    Let me say this, for people who haven't tried this game, you should definitely try it and    First just want to say, people definitely can enjoy this game. It's very condescending for people who rated this very low and says other people must be crazy for enjoying it. If there are people who dislike it, that's fine, but don't assume that your experience and opinion of the game is absolute.

    Let me say this, for people who haven't tried this game, you should definitely try it and approach it with an open mind and from there, form your own opinion about this game. Don't listen too much to any reviews from any content creators or anyone (both negatives and positives), because your experience is the only thing that matter for yourself.

    For me, it was a pretty incredible experience, seeing Midgar just comes alive like this and seeing some of my favorite characters alone make my purchase worth it. I can understand if some people dislike the ending, but tbh I find the ending great. It open opportunities to expand the story while maintaining the main soul of the story. The combat feels great and substantive, music is also awesome and the graphics is one of the best I've ever seen.    … Expand
  81. tekashi6969
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Well this is a remake, obviously there are new bits and pieces added to the game, and that is why it is called a REMAKE right?. As a long long time final fantasy fan, I love the new action turn based system. If you expect a remake to be as good and similar to the original one, go play the classic version then. 10/10 would play again.
  82. djaparatic
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Game is a great interpretation of the first couple of hours of the original game. Great storytelling that ends leaving all of us, fans of the original and newcomers, in uncertainty of what 's next.

    Battle system is the best you can experience in series if not RPGs in general. From art direction, graphics, and cut-scenes to voice acting and music, this game is a treat you should not    Game is a great interpretation of the first couple of hours of the original game. Great storytelling that ends leaving all of us, fans of the original and newcomers, in uncertainty of what 's next.

    Battle system is the best you can experience in series if not RPGs in general. From art direction, graphics, and cut-scenes to voice acting and music, this game is a treat you should not miss.

    PERSONAL OPINION:
    I struggled a lot during my first run to nit-pick the game for every little flaw, texture, linear path or story deviation. i.e. everything different from what I imagined this game in my head when I played it for the first time. This anxiety of weather or not it will live to my expectations kind of paralyzed me and affected my game-play, until I reached the controversial ending. It kind of surprised me and reminded me what playing the game should feel like without the fear of expectancy. Ending does not mean second part will have a major plot points changed, or if it will I guess it will be an optional thing because you as a player now could in fact be an arbiter of fate. This uncertainty weather the story will follow the preexisting script from the original game or not is a masterful way of amplifying the major story events when and if they eventually happen. Well convoluted, in a positive way.    … Expand
  83. iMustang
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    A couple days ago, I finished the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Normally I keep my reviews short, but I won't be able to do that this time. Spoiler free as always.

    This game is clearly a love project, a passion of the original creators of this game returning to make the version they always dreamed of making. And wow... did it show at every single detail. Even just    A couple days ago, I finished the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Normally I keep my reviews short, but I won't be able to do that this time. Spoiler free as always.

    This game is clearly a love project, a passion of the original creators of this game returning to make the version they always dreamed of making. And wow... did it show at every single detail. Even just playing the first mission of the original game alongside playing the remake, you see the attention to detail the developers made in recreating as much of the original as possible, down to the locations, character placements, and even conversations the characters had. But this is no "pure remake", because everything is SO FLESHED OUT! The classic players had always wished Midgar was more explorable, and boy did they deliver. City streets, lively slums, vibrant night lives. Midgar feels so alive now and I'm simply amazed with how much they were able to expand on this city, all while keeping the same tone of the classic.

    Our location isn't all though, the characters are so much more impactful this time around. Aerith & Barret in particular are so much more fleshed out than their classic counterparts it's unreal. Yes the whole cast was already lovable, but with voice acting and proper cutscenes, we get so much personality and character development now it's somehow even made them MORE lovable! And this doesn't just apply to the main cast! Biggs, Wedge, Jessie, heck even President Shinra are all characters who leave an impact on the player now in some which way, almost like there are no small parts left anymore. And the new characters who were lightly sprinkled in were a great deal of fun and fit perfectly into this world.

    The visuals of this game are nothing short of breathtaking. There's been a particular visual style Final Fantasy has gone for, especially with VII's spinoffs like Advent Children, Crisis Core, etc, but this game pushed all of those to the next level. Best part is the transitions are seamless, like there's no points where the gameplay ends and the cutscenes begin. I felt like a nerdy high school boy all over again who wanted a game that felt like I was playing Advent Children, and I got that and so much more. Even the boss battles were a cinematic experience, in fact I even rewatched a boss fight on Youtube because it was like watching a movie clip. But that's the thing! You're still in full control! No quick time events, no nonsense where the game takes over for too long, it's a perfect balance!

    With the addition of side quests and the fun characters that come from there, new areas to explore and people to meet, and more time to expand on the story into the dreams and envisions of the creators, it's an absolute treat to classic fans like myself because it feels like we're getting even more out of one of our favorite stories. There a certainly a fair amount of changes to the original story, which will likely lead to larger plot changes down the line, but with the way they're handling everything it all fits so perfectly well. This means classic fans and new fans alike can each have a new journey and new experiences playing these games, while also living a timeless and charming tail of these characters and the journey they go on.

    Can I also just say that this game is just an absolute JOY?! Meeting Reno, Wall Market, and so many other iconic scenes from the first arc of the game with all the added flare and stunning effort put into them just blows me away. Like the imagination I had to use when I played this game over a decade ago came to life. Like somehow VII has always looked like this in my head, but seeing it came to life gave me this weird feeling of rewatching a movie I've seen and also getting the movie adaption of the book I've always waited for.

    Both as a gamer and as a VII fan, I honestly found not a single flaw in this game. The remastered orchestra blew me away, the visuals and gameplay was flawless. I laughed, my jaw dropped, and I was given emotion to characters I never thought I would care about before until this Remake. Maybe there are some purists out there who didn't like this game, perhaps they wanted everything completely unchanged and just wanted a pure remaster of the original game. But you know who didn't want that? The original creators, and that's why they made this game again. This is the story they want to tell, one that they all want to make while they're all still alive and making games, and one they weren't even sure if they could make happen. Well it's happening, I and several other VII fans are along for the rid., Even being the first part in a series (what will likely be a trilogy) of games, I got a full game's experience, and I would be surprised if any other game this year claimed my Game of the Year spot. See you soon gang, I'm ready to go on one heck of a wild ride all over again.    … Expand
  84. mirtaqir
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Tbh ... I was pretty worried when I heard they changed the ending. But after playing it and see the ending, I'm pretty satisfied with the direction of the story. It is risky for sure (and I'm sure Square Enix knows it too), but it opens up a new path for the game not only to be known as a remake of the original, but also a game of its own which re-defined the original. I can understand whyTbh ... I was pretty worried when I heard they changed the ending. But after playing it and see the ending, I'm pretty satisfied with the direction of the story. It is risky for sure (and I'm sure Square Enix knows it too), but it opens up a new path for the game not only to be known as a remake of the original, but also a game of its own which re-defined the original. I can understand why some are disappointed (probably scared) with the change they made, but I prefer it this way. I would rather see a new path rather than a 100% copy of the original story.… Expand
  85. Leaxion
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The combat is superb. I felt how hard the team worked on perfecting it so that it feels refreshing and still holds some aspects of the old turn based combat.
    The changes to the story were good enough to justify it being released by episodes.
    The pacing of the game isn't perfect and there are areas that leave little impression or even make you wonder why did they strech that chapter that    The combat is superb. I felt how hard the team worked on perfecting it so that it feels refreshing and still holds some aspects of the old turn based combat.
    The changes to the story were good enough to justify it being released by episodes.
    The pacing of the game isn't perfect and there are areas that leave little impression or even make you wonder why did they strech that chapter that much.
    For example, Wall Market was an incredible chapter and made the original look soulless.
    But other areas like the climb to Shinra's HQ just feel out of place and a needless extension.
    Took me 35 hours to finish the game on Normal, doing every quest the game could offer at the time and all the battle analysis.
    I loved to the game the end, and since i'm a Nomura fan since forever the ending grew on me.
    Even though i think it's just filler garbage and all the theories being made about Zack staying alive make 0 sense since Cloud's character development on the 2nd part will come from the shocking factor of him carrying Zack's persona.
    I think this was worth the wait and i'm looking forward to the next release.    … Expand
  86. ScottPilgrim
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I’m giving it a 10 solely because of Tifa. But all jokes aside this game is nearly perfect. From the breath taking visuals, animations, graphics, character models, etc. this game is pleasing to the eyes and is nice just to look at. Feels great finally getting my physical copy and I feel blessed for being able to play and witness this epic return that square Enix managed to pull off. II’m giving it a 10 solely because of Tifa. But all jokes aside this game is nearly perfect. From the breath taking visuals, animations, graphics, character models, etc. this game is pleasing to the eyes and is nice just to look at. Feels great finally getting my physical copy and I feel blessed for being able to play and witness this epic return that square Enix managed to pull off. I adore and love the characters and there steady development , it was executed so Well , they are so life like and believable. I haven’t been this immersed into a game in sooo long so this was so refreshing and made me feel young again. Anyways if u are in the market for this game I say it’s a must own. My only gripe with this game is the lock on system , the camera doesn’t center on the enemy when doing so, instead they are off to the side and makes it feel awkward. Also the dodge mechanic could use work, like maybe grant you 1/10 of a second of invincibility because I seem to always take damage when I dodge attacks no matter what. Also a parry mechanic would do wonders , make it similar to Gladio’s parry would be perfection . But that is all I could find , other than that they did a magnificent job and my hats off to them for making this possible. Words cannot express my gratitude for this game… Expand
  87. Derek_Boone
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    I have been highly anticipating this game since the original Final Fantasy VII is one of my favorite FF games. I was not disappointed! Great gameplay, good voice acting, great graphics, and great expansion on Midgar. The only reason I give it a 9 is because I thought the side quests could have been better and even though I enjoyed the expanded Midgar, it was unnecessary and could have beenI have been highly anticipating this game since the original Final Fantasy VII is one of my favorite FF games. I was not disappointed! Great gameplay, good voice acting, great graphics, and great expansion on Midgar. The only reason I give it a 9 is because I thought the side quests could have been better and even though I enjoyed the expanded Midgar, it was unnecessary and could have been cut down to make more room for other areas of the original game.… Expand
  88. LadyL
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    I would like to send some love and appreciation to the developers. Hard work pays off. Love the remake and love the original. Cant wait too play the next part. ❤️ P.S. Thanks for giving Sephiroth more screen time
  89. Arikaen1984
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    My only real gripe with the game is some camera issues when in tight places and some low res textures. Aside from that this game is amazing. I look forward to part 2.
  90. Kotauski
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Puede que influya algo la nostalgia, pero en lo demás me parece que es de 10 no solo por lo el juego en sí, si no por todo lo que puede llegar en adelante... he vuelto a tener 12 años
  91. Spand167
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    I must say that Square Enix has done the impossible. Whoever **** on this game is a complete hater it's obviously different because the title says remake. Even though it's very different it's also similar in terms of some story elements and especially the ATB Guage. It's a perfect blend between new school and old school.
  92. RodSal
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    PSN ID: rodsal200
    Finished the game last weekend. First thing first. WITH YOU LOVE RPGS, THIS IS A MUST BUY. Dont even hesitate.
    Second, the game has awsome game mechanics, soundtrack, cutscenes, CGs, gameplay time, replay factor (there is a hard difficulty trophy), history, characters. The only thing that is kind negative is the graphics at Sector 5/7 and normal NPCs (vendors, some not    PSN ID: rodsal200
    Finished the game last weekend. First thing first. WITH YOU LOVE RPGS, THIS IS A MUST BUY. Dont even hesitate.
    Second, the game has awsome game mechanics, soundtrack, cutscenes, CGs, gameplay time, replay factor (there is a hard difficulty trophy), history, characters. The only thing that is kind negative is the graphics at Sector 5/7 and normal NPCs (vendors, some not story related npcs). It looks bad sometimes, but i cant give it less than 10, because there is no perfect game. And i think the positive things about this game deserves more attention.

    At normal difficult the challenge is really good, making the strategy important when build your characters spells and skills. By the way, you can do tons of build and is freaking awsome.

    i cant wait to go back and junt for the platinum trophy as soon as i can after work today.

    Oh and dont worry about this game be part 1 of many. This tale should last as much as it can!!!!!

    10/10    … Expand
  93. triyamarsi
    May 5, 2020
    10
    From someone who haven't played the original, FF7 Remake is one of the best games I've ever played in recent years. Excellent storytelling, likeable characters, exciting combat and incredible music. A must play
  94. lucianot
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, this game is amazing, I had so much fun playing it, the world building is incredible, the battle system is really well constructed and the character development is out of this world. I appreciate the effort put in this game by Square-Enix.
    However, I did not like the changes to the ending and I felt that I was playing another game and was very confused. I love the original, and I still consider one of the best stories and JRPGs, it has its flaws and what I was expecting was not a 1:1 retelling of the story, but an upgrade of it, like the additions they made with avalanche characters and and organization as a whole were very welcomed. But the ending change was not necessary and I don't think adds to the story.
    I'm still excited for the next installment, and I hope the changes surprise me in a good way and I hope the changes are not that great.    … Expand
  95. CatcatS
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games I've ever played in my life. The battle system is one of my favorites ever in a JRPG. They designed it to kinda feel like a turn-based system once you understand the strategy of it. The depth of the world is absolutely breathtaking, both in terms of visuals and characterization. It feels like the characters have come to life. At times, it seems like Aerith is a real person--they did especially well with her. The voice acting is great all around. I was a bit worried about the voice acting after seeing the trailers, but when you hear it all naturally in the game, it doesn't have the stilted sound like it sometimes does in the trailers.

    How does it compare to the original? The original has two big things going for it--one, our nostalgia; two, it's the complete story. That said, I stand by what I said--I think Remake is one of the best games I've ever played in my life.

    (Spoilers)

    Some people are upset by the ending, and I just beat it about an hour ago, so it's still relatively fresh on my mind....but I don't think there's anything to indicate they definitely beat "Fate." They beat the Whispers there at the end....but are those all the Whispers? Can the Whispers come back? We're not told, so I think assuming they've beaten destiny is perhaps going a bit too far.

    Next, even if they did beat destiny and we never see the Whispers ever again....is there any indication that the next game won't follow the story for the most part? I mean, the whole thing is kinda commentary on the whole Remake process anyway. I think it's cool--if they do follow the story for the most part, it's because the characters have their own free will, and yet we know it's because the original story went that way....but the characters aren't bound by that destiny in their own world. I think that kind of back-and-forth play is very cool.

    And this is where I depart from many people--if tomorrow, they announced that they're going to do a completely different story with these characters, I'd be on board all the way. And I would be because of the excellent game they've created here. I want to see what this team does in the next installment and if they just go crazy with the plot, I'll be on board with them as long as they keep the life that they breathed into this game.    … Expand
  96. eliebaz
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    I waited to finish the game before writing a review, I never played the original, but this game was phenomenal, absolutely amazing. I played and couldn't finish FF XII, I played and couldn't finish FF XV, so I had thought that this game would be the same, but I absolutely fell in love. Captured from start to finish, loved loved loved loved this game! I hope tetsuya nomura is able to bringI waited to finish the game before writing a review, I never played the original, but this game was phenomenal, absolutely amazing. I played and couldn't finish FF XII, I played and couldn't finish FF XV, so I had thought that this game would be the same, but I absolutely fell in love. Captured from start to finish, loved loved loved loved this game! I hope tetsuya nomura is able to bring out the second half of the game sooner rather than later, I waited 12 years for KH3, this game has been teased for 3 or 4 years before release, so if I am made to wait that long for the sequel I will be pretty upset, just because this game was such a masterpiece… Expand
  97. AlanAlanAlan
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    11/10

    I would get too emotional to explain how much Final Fantasy VII means to me personally. Square Enix delivered a jaw-dropping MASTERPIECE which was beyond all my expectations. This game has by far the best combat system I have ever seen in a Final Fantasy and the story is told in such a beautiful way that you can get very emotional when playing it; especially when you are a big fan    11/10

    I would get too emotional to explain how much Final Fantasy VII means to me personally. Square Enix delivered a jaw-dropping MASTERPIECE which was beyond all my expectations. This game has by far the best combat system I have ever seen in a Final Fantasy and the story is told in such a beautiful way that you can get very emotional when playing it; especially when you are a big fan of the original. I am so happy to see how much love they put into this game and I can't wait for the next episode. Chapeau Square Enix! You really gave it all. Thank you so much for sending me on such an awesome journey and making a dream come true!

    I am also beyond sad to see that this masterpiece recieves negative ratings due to some people STILL not being aware of it that this is a remake. This game does not deserve those unqualified reviews which are not based on constructive criticism...    … Expand
  98. Xervan
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Este juego es increíble la música impecable los personajes que decir espectaculares el combate los BOSS ahhh la reunión ha Sido perfecta
  99. philliez
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Keeps the formula and adds more to it. I think we're on a crazy ride here.
  100. Tomryan32
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever plaid, story graphics and gameplay all are in top square Enix form here!
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  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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