Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. SantiPar
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE asks telling questions of passive and active gaze through its strategic use of narrative ellipses.
  2. Dethtrooper
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Looks fantastic, combat is great, but guys, it feels that you stretch 10 hours into 30 hours, its soooo long, nothing is going on with the script at all.
    Moreover half of the location are the same storehouses and facilities, totally the same. And those surprises with ghost in the plot-that is for 7 years old kids.
    710
  3. supermalik987
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    I did enjoy my time with the game . But i did felt parts of the game did drag on a bit to long . And the party ai really like Donoad doesn't cast for Sora bad . Maybe its just me . What i liked about the game . Graphics looks nice, Great soundtrack with a return of Nobuo Uematsu . combat was good did remind me of ff xv . good English and Japanese dub . I can understand why some fans didn'tI did enjoy my time with the game . But i did felt parts of the game did drag on a bit to long . And the party ai really like Donoad doesn't cast for Sora bad . Maybe its just me . What i liked about the game . Graphics looks nice, Great soundtrack with a return of Nobuo Uematsu . combat was good did remind me of ff xv . good English and Japanese dub . I can understand why some fans didn't like the game . And im kinda hoping what's going happen in the sequel… Expand
  4. Thebigbumaloo
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    I got half way through the game before I sold it. The graphics are pretty great, the music is great, but the gameplay is average at best during combat. That’s not the real issue though, it’s the voice acting. The voice acting, on paper, is solid, but the inclusion of anime noises is SO prevalent that it’s impossible to listen to a single conversation without cringing or rolling your eyes.I got half way through the game before I sold it. The graphics are pretty great, the music is great, but the gameplay is average at best during combat. That’s not the real issue though, it’s the voice acting. The voice acting, on paper, is solid, but the inclusion of anime noises is SO prevalent that it’s impossible to listen to a single conversation without cringing or rolling your eyes. Hard pass.… Expand
  5. Rosapantern
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Amazing Remake, the music is top notch, story is really intresting, love watching the cutscences, Graphic is just WOW, Combat is alot of fun for me i love the way they implemented the combat, I finaly finnish the game i never finnished as a kid but as the remake, im so happy they did this! 10/10 Remake 9/10 game overhaul.
  6. Andersondh
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo lindo, tem o Cláudio e Aeris a melhor personagem, jogo bom do começo ao fim recomendo… Expand
  7. Brianf
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    The game looks beautiful and has great voice acting. The fighting system is real time and it’s alright. Tifa is the most overpowered character in the game. The story changes slightly and some for the good and some bad. They did add some fun side stories but the game only covers Midgard. The weapons and stealing system were my biggest disappointments with the game otherwise I would haveThe game looks beautiful and has great voice acting. The fighting system is real time and it’s alright. Tifa is the most overpowered character in the game. The story changes slightly and some for the good and some bad. They did add some fun side stories but the game only covers Midgard. The weapons and stealing system were my biggest disappointments with the game otherwise I would have given this game a solid 9. The weapons are more just for appearances. You can upgrade them anyway you want and automatically learn their abilities. Stealing is useless even if you get it to work where as it originally was required to get some of the best items in the original game. They really did an amazing job with Tifa’s character in this game though I well admit they made her a bit more feminine in this game. Overall it was a fun experience… Expand
  8. AP0C4LYP53W0W
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we never thought we would receive. Against all odds, we have part one and I'm thrilled to say that it's a phenomenal experience, lovingly crafted. The new battle system maintains the heart of the original, while updating it in a dynamic way. The characterizations have been fleshed out and the narrative has been expanded. There are a couple ofFinal Fantasy VII Remake is the game we never thought we would receive. Against all odds, we have part one and I'm thrilled to say that it's a phenomenal experience, lovingly crafted. The new battle system maintains the heart of the original, while updating it in a dynamic way. The characterizations have been fleshed out and the narrative has been expanded. There are a couple of missteps that keep this game from receiving a 10. A couple of the additional characters introduced in the Remake seem superfluous and tonally off from the original. First, is Roche. He seems as though he would fit perfectly in Advent Children, with his bombastic and overly anime portrayal in a game that otherwise plays rather conservatively, holding back the desire to Naruto/Kingdom Hearts the FF franchise. The voice acting is, overall, well done - with a few moments that don't quite land.

    The ending opens up potentially dangerous territory for what the future installments may hold. I'm excited to see if the developers can successfully navigate the tightrope they've anchored on this end of the uncanny valley. Time will tell if the director's desire to create something new will damage the legacy that should be honored, but thus far, it's good to be back in this world and with these characters.    … Expand
  9. lamen_table
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego, muy disfrutable en todos los aspectos en general .… Expand
  10. Ibratos
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Stunning and brave go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  11. RegisLucis7
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    great game, graphics, music, characters ,story, great gameplay and battle system, but it could be longer for a final fantasty game
  12. BL0ODYHAMSTER
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Before starting the review I would like to add that if you have never played the original Final Fantasy VII then I would highly recommend you doing so. The remake helps build upon the original game and also some changes in the remake would be weird and stupid if you haven't played the original. However you can play without it the original, as the game is still amazing.

    As for the game    Before starting the review I would like to add that if you have never played the original Final Fantasy VII then I would highly recommend you doing so. The remake helps build upon the original game and also some changes in the remake would be weird and stupid if you haven't played the original. However you can play without it the original, as the game is still amazing.

    As for the game itself, it is one of my favorite games to date. Next to Nier Automata, God of War, Bloodborne and Metal Gear solid 3: Snake Eater. This game made me feel like I was a kid again, playing a game for a whole day without noticing the time. Going to sleep, to just wake up again to start playing once more.

    Game play itself is very fun and can require quite a bit of strategy to play. You can't just brute force the fight with just one button, the game requires attention to your characters setup and your ability to make use of every character in battle. Mini games are very fun and can be very challenging if you want to 100 percent it. However there are some negatives , air combat could use some work, you would fly up to the enemy to do some hits but if they move, you would stay stationary and just smack thin air. Bike fights is bare minimum good and can be a chore at longer fights, could use some extra skills or abilities to help break the monotone note of the fight.

    Graphics is what I would have hoped for a modern remake of FFVII. Great backdrops, amazing character details and the effects are eye catching. With some positives there are some negatives, some textures can be very poor if you stare at them long enough, some other backdrops later in the game are very poor and the game is running mostly at 30 (as a pc player I would have prefer 60 minimum)

    Sound design is probably near perfect in my opinion. The town background chatter makes the game feel alive and lived in. All the original song are remixed well and have made each boss fight that much more epic when they took time to remix the battle song for every one of them. Honestly for the English voice acting I thought I would dislike them, but all the casts voice eventually grew on me and I love every one of them. The few negative points I can think of is that I am not convince of Tifa's combat voice acting, when she does her grunts and the anime grunts they used often at the beginning, which is barely there afterwards....which is a very minor nitpicking gripe.

    The story for me is great. I would emphasize for "me" because this is where most polarizing grades is changed because of the story, but I personally loved it. They took what is about 4-5 hours of the original game into a 35 - 40 hours in this. They expand the world of Midgar with new areas, give side characters amazing development that I barely remember back in the original, and makes the main characters feel more unique and deep. Now for the negatives, the shadows are a pain and seem to ruin the flow of the game, the story starts to unfold more or less at the end of the game which feels like a bad exposition dump but since this is like....part 1 of whatever I can somewhat forgive it.

    Now I would give this a 10/10 despite the flaws. I really loved the original FVII and this does color my review quite a bit. However there are some other amazing game that colors it differently (TLOU2) so I feel like game reviews can and will always be subjective depending on how well the writer and developer can deliver their message in the game. Critically I would say this game is a 8.5/10 with the flaws, and a 9.0/10 when some graphics can be fixed (pc port....hopefully). But for me who grew up with FFVII, this remake is what I imagine what the original game was in my mind, this game made me feel like I was a kid again. For a game that makes me feel this happy again, I have to give it a 10/10.    … Expand
  13. wJamesmci
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Oxford English dictionary definition if "complete" : Something that has ALL the necessary parts. This game is effectively incomplete, you can't play as all the characters and play the full story. How much are you willing to pay for an unknown number of parts? Oh and things with other parts didn't have the director coming out and saying this is a complete experience. Nomura did and that isOxford English dictionary definition if "complete" : Something that has ALL the necessary parts. This game is effectively incomplete, you can't play as all the characters and play the full story. How much are you willing to pay for an unknown number of parts? Oh and things with other parts didn't have the director coming out and saying this is a complete experience. Nomura did and that is borderline false advertisemen. But of course no one else will think about this truth because of what this is, the most over hyped game ever made… Expand
  14. Nikit
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    крутая игра !! вспомнил детство !! много эмоций!!! единственный минус тунельные кишки
  15. Myronjfs
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    As a big fan of FF7 the Remake was everything I had hoped for and more! Although, it is not without it's issues which I'll start with first as there isn't many and a review is better ended with the positives There is some graphical errors with certain textures not loading or loading slowly sometimes. There is also filler, which people probably find annoying. I personally enjoyed theAs a big fan of FF7 the Remake was everything I had hoped for and more! Although, it is not without it's issues which I'll start with first as there isn't many and a review is better ended with the positives There is some graphical errors with certain textures not loading or loading slowly sometimes. There is also filler, which people probably find annoying. I personally enjoyed the addition of quests and new characters.

    Onto the positive; pretty much everything else about the game. Graphics, music, fully fleshed out story, voice acting - all superb.

    The gameplay - it is the best they have done and my favourite. Each character is unique and fun to play as. Although, the AI does need a bit of tweaking for the future games, particularly with their ATB gauge fill rate. One thing that I think FF15 did well, which would be good to include in future FF7R games, is the sense of commraderie that FF15 instilled in how the characters interacted and fought together (helping each other up, combo attacks, basically just having Aerith hi-fiving everyone please!). There is some significant changes to the story and parts of the game that people may have huffed about, but I can assure you that they were well needed and well-done changes. The Honeybee Inn being the significant one - what they did with it is fabulous    … Expand
  16. RolanDeschian11
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Visually impressive adventure with gripping boss fights and a top-notch soundtrack. Good game, good story, good remake!
  17. rickdonnie
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    At first, I didn't wanted to play it. Then, I played the demo, and I thought "well, why not, it looks good, plays good, sounds good". So I bought it, and finished it in 40 hours. There are some great stuff in it, and some bad. Great stuff, well, it's a nice 40 hours adventure. The soundtrack is amazing, character models are too. The combats, not turn based now, are pretty good, funs andAt first, I didn't wanted to play it. Then, I played the demo, and I thought "well, why not, it looks good, plays good, sounds good". So I bought it, and finished it in 40 hours. There are some great stuff in it, and some bad. Great stuff, well, it's a nice 40 hours adventure. The soundtrack is amazing, character models are too. The combats, not turn based now, are pretty good, funs and dynamic. Some bosses are great. It adds a few things to the story, some are great (chapter 4 with Jesse was nice), some not so good (the train station, blah). The game often looks amazing, and sometimes, it looks like a early PS3 game (in chapter 5, when you look down at the slum, eeeeeeeh). When you finish the game, except doing it again in hard mode for a few more bosses, there is nothing else to do. The side quests are rewarding, but not interesting, at all. But overall, it's a good game. The ending seems divisive, I'll wait to see what's next with Part 2 before having a definitive opinion on it.… Expand
  18. Izumi_havok
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Waiting for the next game!!!!
    From the year 97' i use to imagine whit the greates graphics and now its here
  19. squall234
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy VII: Remake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    First Playthrough: 40h
    Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that I would instantly call a classic and childhood favourite. However, after playing this remake, I don't know if I can do back to the original with the same perspective; as this remake not only improves the combat system but also the character development for everyone in this crazy    Final Fantasy VII: Remake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    First Playthrough: 40h

    Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that I would instantly call a classic and childhood favourite. However, after playing this remake, I don't know if I can do back to the original with the same perspective; as this remake not only improves the combat system but also the character development for everyone in this crazy world.

    PROS:
    - Gameplay (The combat system is brilliant and combines the realtime RPG elements within a turn-based system)
    - Materia and Weapon Upgrade System
    - Characters (Everyone is improved in every way and hear there banters throughout the journey puts a smile on your face)
    - World Building
    - Story and Writing (Expect for some elements)
    - Acting
    - Overall Presentation and Animation
    - Additional Dialogue and Chapters
    - Sound Design and Music Track
    - Boss Battles
    - Mini-Games and Side Activities
    - After Game Bonuses
    - Platinum Trophy (Has a fun challenge that won't rip the hairs out of your head)

    CONS:
    - Side Missions
    - Pacing (Some chapters just don't work and I think everyone can agree with what those are)
    - Ending (I'm not fully sold but I'm still open)
    - Presentation (While for the most part it's beautiful, sometimes this game has some really bad low texture renders and can look muddy)

    In the end, this game redefines the concept of what a remake should be and it's with that reason why I'm excited to see what the second part has to offer. While I am cautious about the story direction, I'm still willing to play through this journey like the original and cry my eyes out when certain events occur.

    VERDICT: PLAY IT    … Expand
  20. Nobiak
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Je lui met 9, mais c'est surtout parce que je suis de l'original et que j'ai eu du plaisir à retrouver ces personnages. Le gameplay est très dynamique, il y a tout de même trop de quêtes fedex.
  21. tako6565
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    It was worth the wait.. so far, my favorite game of this generation. It takes a lot from the original, and it also takes a deep dive into the lore of the game, making it a whole new experience, and not just a rehash with revamped graphics. Outstanding music, great graphics, and a fun gameplay. Most of the original team was involved and it shows. I wish it came on other platforms so moreIt was worth the wait.. so far, my favorite game of this generation. It takes a lot from the original, and it also takes a deep dive into the lore of the game, making it a whole new experience, and not just a rehash with revamped graphics. Outstanding music, great graphics, and a fun gameplay. Most of the original team was involved and it shows. I wish it came on other platforms so more people could enjoy it.… Expand
  22. Capnhuggy
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 remake is just that it’s a remake, it’s something for the old fan base, and new, while it is not a whole it is fulfilling, and leaves you ready for the next part, right from the beginning it’s action packed, and the story delivers amazingly, fan service comes in plenty for all, in all walks in life, including those of the pride support, if you’re looking for your firstFinal Fantasy 7 remake is just that it’s a remake, it’s something for the old fan base, and new, while it is not a whole it is fulfilling, and leaves you ready for the next part, right from the beginning it’s action packed, and the story delivers amazingly, fan service comes in plenty for all, in all walks in life, including those of the pride support, if you’re looking for your first final fantasy start here you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  23. Mazokun
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This game was like a dream come true while I played. Fantastic gameplay and music with superb graphics (for the most part). Looking forward to the upcoming games.. whenever they come out lol.
  24. VirgilioGabriel
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Já era de se esperar que a Square Enix não ressuscitaria o seu maior jogo para fazer um trabalho pífio. Assim, Final Fantasy 7 Remake é uma obra prima. Todas as falhas de Final Fantasy XV, como as batalhas ruins, foram corrigidas. Apostaria todas as minhas fichas que este será o Goty.
  25. SuperShamanKing
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    What can I say, this game won my heart's a thousand times. I loved it so much, that I end up beating this game 3 times, and "on my way" to get the Platinum. I end up buying FF7 original on PS4 and beat it, then I bought a PSP to play Crisis Core, watched Advent Children, and now on my way to beat Dirge of Cerebrus. This game is a fantastic journey, new and old fans will enjoy it. TheWhat can I say, this game won my heart's a thousand times. I loved it so much, that I end up beating this game 3 times, and "on my way" to get the Platinum. I end up buying FF7 original on PS4 and beat it, then I bought a PSP to play Crisis Core, watched Advent Children, and now on my way to beat Dirge of Cerebrus. This game is a fantastic journey, new and old fans will enjoy it. The characters and the dialogue exchange is very dynamic and vibrant, the combat system needs a bit of work for aerial combat, however overall, it retains it's traditional glory. Old fans will enjoy the game as well since there's something to be excited of after the game which I won't spoiled. Overall definitely pickup, I got my gf into the series, she loved it that she bought her own copy and she's currently playing my copy of crisis core, and she isn't much of a gamer.… Expand
  26. intra
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    8.5/10. Very solid game from someone that missed the original but did play Crisis Core.
    Combat utlises a blend of live action and turnbased like mechanics so it offers the best of both worlds. Levelling up via weapons and weapon abilities was also a good idea imo.
    Storywise im enjoying it, but its remains to be seen how good it will be throughtout the remianing games. Hard mode gives    8.5/10. Very solid game from someone that missed the original but did play Crisis Core.
    Combat utlises a blend of live action and turnbased like mechanics so it offers the best of both worlds. Levelling up via weapons and weapon abilities was also a good idea imo.
    Storywise im enjoying it, but its remains to be seen how good it will be throughtout the remianing games.
    Hard mode gives plenty of replayability potential as some extras that are only availble as well as boss fights playing out differently.
    Music is great also.    … Expand
  27. ArisenOmega
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This game does mostly everything right! Of course the graphics are great, voice acting (Japanese) is perfect, the music is mostly good (everything that was orchestrated is fine, the additional versions of music in weird styles like techno and country I can do without) and the characters are exactly like I always knew them from the original.
    The story is good so far - close to the    This game does mostly everything right! Of course the graphics are great, voice acting (Japanese) is perfect, the music is mostly good (everything that was orchestrated is fine, the additional versions of music in weird styles like techno and country I can do without) and the characters are exactly like I always knew them from the original.
    The story is good so far - close to the original, except the ending, which is a bid off and feels tacked on. But still, I really enjoyed this game so far and hope the future remake parts will do the original justice!
    I do NOT like the 'whispers' or the third-wall-breaking that happens with them sometimes, I think if they wanna make it clear to the player that there might be big changes in the future games, they could have done that better.    … Expand
  28. mattiyahu11
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is beyond expectation, even if the story is different from the original its still really good, because it will be boring if we know all what will happen. GOTY.… Expand
  29. DackoPlays
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    As someone who never played the original, or in fact as never played a final fantasy game, I thoroughly enjoyed final fantasy vii remake. I am a big kingdom hearts fan, and this game made me feel better after the disappointment of KH3. While I don't find any of the square enix games stories to be perfect I always enjoy their characters, environments, and soundtracks.
    This game had a    As someone who never played the original, or in fact as never played a final fantasy game, I thoroughly enjoyed final fantasy vii remake. I am a big kingdom hearts fan, and this game made me feel better after the disappointment of KH3. While I don't find any of the square enix games stories to be perfect I always enjoy their characters, environments, and soundtracks.
    This game had a slightly above average story in my opinion, with it obviously setting up a sequel. The pacing of it was a little weird and since it was Japanese made some of the English voice acting while good felt off in some scenes. I really liked cloud and Aerith as characters and I expect characters like Reno to have redeeming moments.
    The combat is fun, the world is nice to explore, and I believe its easy to sink over 50 hours in this game.    … Expand
  30. Big-IJ
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    It really is an excellent "Remake" of the original game, although the full game itself was not shown, it feels great and is true to the original. I would like them to take a second part to conclude the game with all the story that remains to tell, everything else is very well accomplished.
  31. Aldanoka
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ce jeu est incroyable et m'a fait vivre de grande émotion ! Il vaut son pesant d'or et il est clairement dans mon top 3. Le fait d'avoir une fin différente de l'original amène un vent de fraîcheur et permet d'augmenter l'excitation en vue du prochain. La relation entre les personnages est naturelle et bien écrite. Les boss sont mémorables, particulièrement la maison et Sephiroth.

    Les seuls **** défauts sont parfois la facilité à laquelle on peut battre les ennemis de base en normal (Je n'ai pas encore joué en difficile), les combats aériens (il faut absolument les gérer avec Aerith ou Barrett si possible) et certaines quêtes annexes. Pour ce dernier point, je dirai que la majorité de celles-ci sont plaisantes à faire et dépende de vous.

    Dans mon cœur, c'est un 11/10, mais réalistement c'est 9/10. C'est pas si mal !     … Expand
  32. Morrison928
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Prefect game that i have been played before.First of all, the story will not make you feel boring. Furthermore, the new battle system combine the rpg and action system is revolutionary. Last but the least. Cloud is handsome and cool. Aerith and Tifa are cute.
  33. Moises99
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Great game i love the graphic and the how the stroy was smooth and very fulfilling.
  34. Demandarefund
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give it a 9 instead of a 10 only because if the addition of the "whispers" and how they used them to justify changes to the original story. I know it makes sense, and it's a decent concept to "change the fates" of all the characters involved with the game, I just personally don't like it. The original story had a feel of urgency, even when you were just wasting time running around the levels...and the trail of blood leading to a dead President Shinra had a lasting impact for first impressions of what Sephiroth could accomplish effortlessly.
    For me, FF7 wasn't just a groundbreaking RPG for it's time, it was my start into the world of RPG's. It even made me want to go back to play older RPG's like Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, and Beyond Oasis - all great titles I missed in favor of more fast paced action games.
    Everything else about FF7 is great, including what I felt was an update to the real-time combat mechanics I had trouble with playing FFXV. Graphics and sounds are phenomenal compared to the original and even recent games.    … Expand
  35. Timmytop12345
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    I absolutely loved this game, I think every part of it was bang on, the combat, for a final fantasy game, was engaging, had depth and was just really enjoyable. The musical score is possibly the beat I’ve heard in a video game and the story beats had me laughing, shocked me and had me selling up at times.
  36. villihabasau
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I can't describe how much I love this game! I hope she becomes a Game of the Year!
  37. Siriand
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I have been played final fantasy till the X which is one of my favourite. Since then I' ve never been attracted by any other FF at all. When I heard about the 7Remake coming on ps4 I did buy the console and the game st D1. When I played the demo I was not sure about the combact system but the game was spectacular and everythign was alike the original. I have finished thr game in 48 hoursI have been played final fantasy till the X which is one of my favourite. Since then I' ve never been attracted by any other FF at all. When I heard about the 7Remake coming on ps4 I did buy the console and the game st D1. When I played the demo I was not sure about the combact system but the game was spectacular and everythign was alike the original. I have finished thr game in 48 hours and I really enjoyed all the moments and how the story changed a bit at the end and some partes. I am looking forward for oart two.… Expand
  38. FasterThanLight
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is one of the best, and worst games at the same time. Quite an achievement. It's a roller coaster of emotions as well as quality.

    Negatives: - In some areas there are very obvious texture quality issues. - The new 'side missions' are weak and don't really build on the main characters or story and really feel like padding. - The combat is great, but also very    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is one of the best, and worst games at the same time. Quite an achievement. It's a roller coaster of emotions as well as quality.

    Negatives:
    - In some areas there are very obvious texture quality issues.
    - The new 'side missions' are weak and don't really build on the main characters or story and really feel like padding.
    - The combat is great, but also very frustrating at the same time, I love the game but find myself frustrated way to frequently with the battle system, mostly when characters are interrupted losing their ATB/Items/MP but failing to do an attack.

    Positives:
    - Generally the story is great
    - The characters are still true to the characters we love from 1997
    - The updated gameplay is mostly great.

    Overall:
    I feel the game needed another 6+ months of polish. It would have been great to have been a PS5 launch title, that would have given the dev team time to polish and tweak the game to be a true masterpiece which it deserves to be, but sadly didn't quite achieve.    … Expand
  39. Lianfras
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Muy esperado y muy bien recivido, esperando la siguiente parte!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  40. illuvatar_1st
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is Amazing, It brings the world of ff vii Back to live in a beautiful Gorgeous way. The animation is 10/10 and the battle style is final Fantasy at its best, combining Crisis cores, kingdom hearts and FF Xv game style for the best. The characters are all fleshed out in an interesitng way. The ending although questionable it leaves so many questions unanswered that i really really want to learn about.. So ffvii Pt2 Come out already :D.

    Absolutely amazing    … Expand
  41. Bennyb357
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Overall I liked the game. The battle system is a lot of fun and the characterization is very well done. Story wise I think it fell a little short for me, but it’s still not too bad. It could’ve been better, but I had fun from start to (almost) finish.
  42. tangers58
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    Extremely weird retconning and paying full price for a quarter of a game. Not to mention turning one of the great turn based RPG into just another crap action game.
  43. Wors
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Es un excelente juego, a nivel gráfico esta bien, la jugabilidad es una pasada, es muy buena la combinación que lograron crear, es super divertido jugarlo, la historia me gusta pero tampoco la encuentro perfecta, lo que si, nos lleva a pensar que ocurrirá más adelante, cosa que tampoco me molesta. en fin valió cada $ pagado
  44. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Final Fantasy VII remake has the unenviable task of trying to live up to the critically acclaimed original that is now 23 years old. The development team certainly had a huge challenge before them. Tackling such a beloved title brings with it many expectations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Finally I would just say that the story does take a bit of a turn. I can't go into too much detail without giving spoilers. But I think if you go into this with an open mind? You may be pleasantly surprised. I didn't think I would ever say this about a remake of FFVII but I really have no idea where they are going next. That unknown is worrying due to Nomura's writing and but at the same time? That unknown is also exciting.    … Expand
  45. cruzathor89
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo! Arriesgando a cambiar la trama original el equipo de Nomura nos presenta una alternativa dimensional al clásico de 1997

    Con un arreglo sonoro que supera y enriquece a las obras originales, un sistema de juego desafiante y conservador. Y uno de los Remakes más fieles en cuanto a estructura de la historia de los videojuegos. Si bien su final no ha quedado exento de polémica. Era algo necesario y más sabiendo quienes estaban detrás del proyecto.    … Expand
  46. monks99
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is going to be a contender for game of the year. Amazing gameplay.. amazing graphics. The best final fantasy game ever made.
  47. cococrispjon
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is just so fun! Its the best battle system for an rpg, great music great story and this part of the story is not even the best part. So looking forward to the next part!
  48. Volrath316
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Great game overall the graphics are stunning, the battle system in general is the best since FFX and far better than XIII and XV. Materia System is addictive and now you can be able to upgrade your weapon using Sp even if you have a new weapon you can still stick to the old one. Characters are well portrayed and flesh out out even minor characters such as Biggs, Wedge, Jessie. I have aGreat game overall the graphics are stunning, the battle system in general is the best since FFX and far better than XIII and XV. Materia System is addictive and now you can be able to upgrade your weapon using Sp even if you have a new weapon you can still stick to the old one. Characters are well portrayed and flesh out out even minor characters such as Biggs, Wedge, Jessie. I have a mixed feeling in regards with the story the side quests didn’t give me enough reasons to like them they are more like a padding to the game but that’s understandable though the main plot stayed faithful to the original up until the final chapter. And if it wasn’t for that Convoluted ending which reminds me of Nomura KH3 esque It could’ve been a perfect 10/10 nonetheless i will be looking forward to part 2 and this time in regards with the story people who played the OG already know the end and likely it will stay the same but the process of going there remains a mystery will It play out like the OG or not? Either way i will still be looking forward to the next part and FFVIIR Part 1 is a rather game that you must have.… Expand
  49. Daeandor
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This game was good until you get to the Shina HQ. However after that my experience goes into the trash. I was expecting changes, however nothing like this. It's a slap in the face. It ruined the game for me. I'm very concerned about the series as a whole going forward. It's just like the last of us part 2. Advertised to be something its not.
  50. Suterusu
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    TLDR: The story was retcon-ruined and turned into a very low quality fanfic about time travel and the power of friendship. Save your money and play the original. The combat mechanics are the worst parts of FF15 and FF13. There's needless padding and fetch quests to justify not finishing the whole game in one project so they can charge you $59.99 at least 9 more times. The critic scores areTLDR: The story was retcon-ruined and turned into a very low quality fanfic about time travel and the power of friendship. Save your money and play the original. The combat mechanics are the worst parts of FF15 and FF13. There's needless padding and fetch quests to justify not finishing the whole game in one project so they can charge you $59.99 at least 9 more times. The critic scores are from paid shills and even many of the average youtubers were paid to give good reviews unlike TLOU2.

    The only good thing about the game is that it looks modern. The art direction is almost faithful to the original designs but not quite there.

    The voice actors are fine but the dubbed it like bad anime so fire whoever directed these fine actors to give anime grunts and gasps every 2 minutes. Eh, Guh, Wuh, Tch, Eugh, Heh, Hu! Seriously I'm not making it up. Also stop doing the modern JRPG trap of making too little dialogue and having it play WAY TOO OFTEN IN COMBAT causing the characters to yell over eachother with silly ass lines that overlap and repeat every minute.

    The JRPG formula used to be a goldmine but now there's a modern JRPG formula that forsakes the D&D inspirations and turns it into a **** low tier shonen anime.    … Expand
  51. Shamb1206
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Perfect. But sometimes the textures doesn’t charge. But I think it’s a console problem. The game itself is gorgeous, characters are well made and this game deserves to being called “remake” i hope that Square Enix will continue the project. Waiting for part 2.
  52. DrewHLMW
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    There is no such thing as a perfect game but since I can't give out a 9.9, it's rounded up to 10.
    At long last they finally found a great combat system for modern Final Fantasy which they need to keep for any future games like an eventual XVI. no more game playing itself stuff like in XIII and XV.
    The story expansion is a little hit or miss, chapter 4 which sees the development of    There is no such thing as a perfect game but since I can't give out a 9.9, it's rounded up to 10.
    At long last they finally found a great combat system for modern Final Fantasy which they need to keep for any future games like an eventual XVI. no more game playing itself stuff like in XIII and XV.
    The story expansion is a little hit or miss, chapter 4 which sees the development of Avalanche is brilliant for fleshing the characters out and making you really care about them and the side quest portions of chapter 3 and 8 with Tifa and Aerith are a lot of fun but chapter 6 which has you turning of giant artificial suns and chapter 17 where you have to go through hojo's lab experiments weren't needed and could have been skipped.
    Chapter 18 is extremely devisive but I absolutely loved the twist and finally udnerstanding everything and why the whispers were doing what they were doinga nd how Sephiroth was actually getting involved. The Final Boss is one of the most fun and best final fights in game history for me.
    This is a classic that keeps the original game just as relvant today as it was 20 years ago, and I will enjoy coming back to play both of them now as a pair, whatever Square has in store for part 2 is something i'm excited about, I hope they can live up to the highe xpectations they've built for themselves now after this amazing game.    … Expand
  53. bubbletime
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Stunning visuals and snappy rhythmic combat make even the most run-of-the mill enemy fights a complete treat. If you loved the original game, give this one a look. If you didn't, but enjoyed recent RPGs like Persona 5 and Dragon Quest 11, you'll also find an immersive story to enjoy here.
  54. Sora447
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect

    pro
    - characters remake nails it
    - game play
    - graphics
    - sound
    - story

    If you were fan of original game i recommend you buy this game
  55. PictoPirate
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is something of an enigma. For starters, it's not in any way shape or form a remake. It takes the first maybe five hours of the original and stretches it out to make something that is altogether different.

    This is both a blessing and a curse. It allows for the supporting cast to be fleshed out much more, especially the other members of Avalanche, which really    Final Fantasy VII Remake is something of an enigma. For starters, it's not in any way shape or form a remake. It takes the first maybe five hours of the original and stretches it out to make something that is altogether different.

    This is both a blessing and a curse. It allows for the supporting cast to be fleshed out much more, especially the other members of Avalanche, which really adds something to the story. However, it also, means that there are quite a few filler side quests that probably didn't need to be in there.On the whole though the game benefits from the extra time you get to spend in Midgar.

    The battle system takes some getting used to but on the whole is an improvement on the original, giving it a more immediate actiony feel. I was sceptical at first but doing some stabbing while you wait for your meter to fill up for the big attacks does work well. The only downside is that your AI companions ATB bars go up incredibly slowly when you're not controlling them so you have to switch constantly between characters to be effective.

    It goes without saying that the graphics, music and voice acting is exceptional. There are occasional texture issues but they are far enough apart that it didn't affect the game for me.

    Overall, this is a fantastic reimagining of arguably the best console game of all time. I only hope we don't have to wait twenty odd years for the next instalment.    … Expand
  56. zachzeno530
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Been always a fan of the final fantasy franchise, and this game brought nostalgia to me!
    Hands down one of the best game in this year, and probably will be one of the GOTY nominees. Perfectly implemented the word "remake", once more imo the best game in this year.
    This game is definitely worth buying. 23 years of making, the music, the graphics, the story remake, and the actions, all of    Been always a fan of the final fantasy franchise, and this game brought nostalgia to me!
    Hands down one of the best game in this year, and probably will be one of the GOTY nominees. Perfectly implemented the word "remake", once more imo the best game in this year.
    This game is definitely worth buying. 23 years of making, the music, the graphics, the story remake, and the actions, all of these works are prodigious.    … Expand
  57. Antares_87
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I love the first game of FFVII but this remake is amazing , great job for all developers
  58. Saigad
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Perfect remake, nice graphics and history is the same as the original, waiting part 2
  59. duxerels
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed the hell out of this game. They really blended the real-time combat with turn base combat good into one and another. It was fun going to Midgar in HD and enjoying the scenery. Can't wait for the next game! Hope it doesn't take that long.
  60. Holyyy
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Amazing game. There are some issues though. Bosses have multiple phases, if your unlucky the boss will just dodge your attacks while changing phases these attacks also include limit breaks. Also the walking parts of this game hurt it's replay-ability a lot. Other than that the game looks fantastic, controls great and adds a lot to the early parts of FFVII. If the changes they made to theAmazing game. There are some issues though. Bosses have multiple phases, if your unlucky the boss will just dodge your attacks while changing phases these attacks also include limit breaks. Also the walking parts of this game hurt it's replay-ability a lot. Other than that the game looks fantastic, controls great and adds a lot to the early parts of FFVII. If the changes they made to the ending of this part are good remains to be seen.… Expand
  61. Kigimoshi_BR
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    O jogo tem um bom sistema de combate, gráficos bons, e boa trilha sonora. A história pra quem não jogou o original pode ter ficado confusa da maneira que foi contada, porém ela não deixa de ser boa. Os pontos negativos (além da história confusa para os iniciantes), ficam por conta de "bugs" de textura e missões secundárias que não recompensam como deveria, e são um pouco que "repetitivas".O jogo tem um bom sistema de combate, gráficos bons, e boa trilha sonora. A história pra quem não jogou o original pode ter ficado confusa da maneira que foi contada, porém ela não deixa de ser boa. Os pontos negativos (além da história confusa para os iniciantes), ficam por conta de "bugs" de textura e missões secundárias que não recompensam como deveria, e são um pouco que "repetitivas".
  62. PowerOfTheCell
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game is one of a kind and thankfully, in a good way!

    It provides an extremely memorable experience and is a ton of fun.

    It does have flaws but I believe it is a game that outweighs the sum of its parts.

    Flaws are mostly occasional old level design which aren't the most fun and small pacing issues. Pro's are almost everything else. A real gem.
  63. Yaskaveloutch
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    This game is a joke. Half of the game is made with useless cinematic without any utility, there is fights we could just cancel (the dev I mean). And there is an entire chapter (the 10) inside f***ing sewers ! WE STOPED TO DO THIS 10 YEARS AGO ! Cloud is just a Dark Sasuke with no personalities. I killing myself trying to finish the game because I'm bored. People loved it only because ofThis game is a joke. Half of the game is made with useless cinematic without any utility, there is fights we could just cancel (the dev I mean). And there is an entire chapter (the 10) inside f***ing sewers ! WE STOPED TO DO THIS 10 YEARS AGO ! Cloud is just a Dark Sasuke with no personalities. I killing myself trying to finish the game because I'm bored. People loved it only because of nostalgia. I'm a millennial and I say it : this game sucks.… Expand
  64. overratedhuman
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    As far as story telling go is a HUGE upgrade over the original, amazing.

    Main problems, - I'm not going to let this one go ever, but real action combat is not what FF fans were into, ever, I don't mind playing Tales of Berseria, but when I play FF I don't want this crap. - The combat is so goddamn easy. I beat the game in hard mode, you should have the option to play with that level    As far as story telling go is a HUGE upgrade over the original, amazing.

    Main problems,
    - I'm not going to let this one go ever, but real action combat is not what FF fans were into, ever, I don't mind playing Tales of Berseria, but when I play FF I don't want this crap.
    - The combat is so goddamn easy. I beat the game in hard mode, you should have the option to play with that level of difficulty from the beginning. You quite honestly can't die in normal difficulty, it makes most of the combat elements feel pointless. It ties up with the turns things, if it were turn based you couldn't just run around dodging everything, bah. I don't know why it's a thing that I have to finish a game first to be allowed to play it. Note I don't normally play games on hard, but this game is way too easy on normal.
    - I find it incredibly stupid the achievements require you to replay entire chapters making decisions which you don't know if they'll have the effect you want them to have. The only achievements I left out are the different chapter 14 endings... I mean, if you want to encourage people to replay the game make it a better experience, you can skip cut scenes but there is so much in the game that is just locked game play which you can't skip.

    Bottom line, allow hard mode from the beginning, remove stupid achievements, let people live with the story the way they chose it.    … Expand
  65. Soulja1stClass
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, excellent mechanics and the additions to the story are excellent, what’s not to love? This game will be played for years to come
  66. SoyHenryVx
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Una nueva forma de revivir un gran clásico de la industria con ciertos cambios que lo hacen sentir como una secuela del mismo. -El gameplay es adictivo y muy divertido. -Ciertas misiones secundarias y secciones se vuelven tediosas.
    -El apartado técnico y sonoro es fascinante.
  67. Janops
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Final fantasy 7 sin duda es uno de mis videojuegos favoritos por años esperamos un remake de este título desde la presentación de el Playstation 3 en la que se mostró la cinemática inicial para demostrar lo que podía hacer la consola Y al final después de 23 años de su estreno nos llega final fantasy 7 remake convirtiéndose en un viaje Que hace tributo de una manera excepcional al juegoFinal fantasy 7 sin duda es uno de mis videojuegos favoritos por años esperamos un remake de este título desde la presentación de el Playstation 3 en la que se mostró la cinemática inicial para demostrar lo que podía hacer la consola Y al final después de 23 años de su estreno nos llega final fantasy 7 remake convirtiéndose en un viaje Que hace tributo de una manera excepcional al juego original y en lo personal agradezco los agregados a la historia no por que los crea mejores si no porque soy de los que piensa que el título original siempre va a estar ahí y al darnos este remake solo agregan algo a la franquicia Para hacerla sentir fresca.
    El gameplay lleva las peleas por turnos y las modifica para derrotarse en tiempo real con total libertad de movimiento que despliega un espectáculo visual sin precedentes todo esto sumado a grandes y profundas mecánicas RPG atraves de el sistema de materias que usaba la entrega original a través de los 4 personajes jugarles nos da variedad tanto que pasamos de barret atacando a distancia con contundencia y luego está tifa que sorprende con ataques cuerpo a cuerpo con un profundo sistema de combos genialmente desarrollado, Aerth atacará a distancia y servirá de apoyo al grupo , mientras que Cloud llega con un increíble sistema de ataques a corta distancia que combina dos posturas por así decirlo, la presentación visual de él videojuegos es increíble e impactante pero aún así no se puede evitar notar algunas texturas de muy baja calidad y npc que parecen sacados de Playstation 3 sin embargo el juego corre sorprendentemente fluido en ambas versiones de el Playstation 4 y la pro. Luego están las increíbles batallas contra jefes finales cada una de ellas presenta una mecánica difiere te al enfrentarlos y puedo decirles que no son pocas
    Sin duda uno de los mejores RPG actualmente en el mercado y un videojuego increíble en todos sus aspectos    … Expand
  68. ZzjimbozZ
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Story 8/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Graphics 9/10

    Never played the original, but this game was a lot of fun
  69. test1337
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really nice looking game with an engaging combat system and lovable characters. Did not like the ghost nonsense.… Expand
  70. Gamias5
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game did an amazing job bringing a classic to next gen. Their new battle mechanic system is very addicting for an action RPGs. Graphics a fantastic for this generation and music.
  71. Metalgearspam
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game we have been waiting for. This remake honors the original with thoughtful elaboration on the original scenes and it does thoughtfully. I can't wait for the remaining releases.
  72. mattadugga
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Despite some light retreading (Which isn't that bad by JRPG Standards.) FF7R Provides a fantastic alternate take on a beloved classic.
  73. Goldenboy2412
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    An amazing story, and awesome gameplay, and graphics. All of the boss fights were action packed, and the game has some really difficult challenges that force you to adapt.
  74. RIEZE
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Lived up to the hype but there are things still missing from original ffvii. Only thing I don't like is them changing the story but at the same time it is exciting to know what are they up to on the next. Good job SE
  75. RevolverF0X
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    FF7 remake is neither a faithful remake, or a good standalone game. Judging it on its own It feels incomplete, and is poorly executed. Gameplay is repetitive, Combat is button mashy and unsatisfying, level design is the worst of the generation, the story telling is fan-fic quality, the voice acting is atrocious, and the graphics range from very impressive to the worst last gen had toFF7 remake is neither a faithful remake, or a good standalone game. Judging it on its own It feels incomplete, and is poorly executed. Gameplay is repetitive, Combat is button mashy and unsatisfying, level design is the worst of the generation, the story telling is fan-fic quality, the voice acting is atrocious, and the graphics range from very impressive to the worst last gen had to offer.

    It commits the unforgivable sin of being a hunt the button prompt game, or worse, a find the cutscene quest. constant interruptions. The game is so much more preoccupied with telling its bad story, that it will take control away from you. Even early on i was fighting a scripted camera that wouldnt let me look left or right entering the shanty town the first time. There are times when there are 2 directions to go, but if you dare not go the way they intended, Your character will ignore you and start walking back with a warning on screen.

    Judging the game as a remake it completely fails. For starters its NOT a remake, and its incomplete. All the previous complaints are still true but then you add on that it ruins a classic. This isnt nostalgia goggles, I played the original AFTER this. Though incredibly outdated, still has much better storytellying. For example Sephitroth in the original game is the most well introduced and teased villain in almost any game. Here he appears without context an hour into the game, and just keeps showing up after.

    I could go on and on. The smaller things I dont even have time to mention in this review would be bad enough to ruin the game, but Ill just end by saying this affront to a classic was UNPLAYABLE to me. Ive played many games I havent enjoyed, but this is the first game Ive ever played that direspected gaming history as a whole.    … Expand
  76. Andrehenrique
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Achei que seria uma má ideia dividir um dos melhores games do PS1 em partes. Mas o Jogo ficou incrível! Jogabilidade para mi perfeita, modelagem dos personagens perfeita, história muito boa, efeitos sonoros, e trilha sonora perfeita. Um dos melhores games que já joguei na vida… Expand
  77. Hobobob01
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    +2 Graphics
    +2 Story
    +2 Sound Track +2 Game-play I loved the original PS1 game to death. This fact, combined with the announced 'episodic' release of FF7 Remake, made very skeptical about purchasing. When you consider that the price tag for the first and likely for each episode is the same as full priced game, it seems like Square-Enix wants you to pay several hundred dollars for the    +2 Graphics
    +2 Story
    +2 Sound Track
    +2 Game-play

    I loved the original PS1 game to death. This fact, combined with the announced 'episodic' release of FF7 Remake, made very skeptical about purchasing. When you consider that the price tag for the first and likely for each episode is the same as full priced game, it seems like Square-Enix wants you to pay several hundred dollars for the whole game.
    Even so, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to bite the bullet.
    I ended up loving the new take and direction on the classical FF7 story and, without getting into spoilers, the episodic approach does make more sense now that I have finished the game.
    The way they did the bonuses for the differing editions, mainly the availability of certain summons materia is a little bit poo, but thankfully its only a minor annoyance
    Overall it was a good time and I will be happy to play the next chapter.    … Expand
  78. Antonioxx3
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy muy bueno graficante historia momentos buenos impresionante espero con ansias la segunda parte… Expand
  79. FarmerG35
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A fan of the OG and loved every minute of Remake. The soundtrack is beyond incredible and is hands down one of the best OST of any video game. Play with the volume on blast please! A must play if you're new to FF7 or a fan of the OG. By far one of the best games to be released so far this year. Oh and Tifa...
  80. Manchosuarez
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game made me like the original FFVII a bit more since I have always considered it an overrated game. I loved the combat system, I liked the story and the ending, although controversial, quite shocking in my opinion. For me the game of the year
  81. Delirious133
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I might have a little bias from being a fan of the original FFVII. I was beyond excited when I seen this announced. This game has been great and so good to see some of the familiar characters again. As long as Square Enix keeps up this level of polish I will be looking forward to the next chapters.
  82. ff9alex
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Really good game brought nostalgia back, the only reason its not a 10 for me is the whisper involvement and how the spamed Sephirot so early in the game i understand why but it was innecesary fan service, the textyres looks bad in some parts.

    The gameplay is awesome, the music remasterization is really good, also the new theme, the voice actors are on point, the story has been improveed,    Really good game brought nostalgia back, the only reason its not a 10 for me is the whisper involvement and how the spamed Sephirot so early in the game i understand why but it was innecesary fan service, the textyres looks bad in some parts.

    The gameplay is awesome, the music remasterization is really good, also the new theme, the voice actors are on point, the story has been improveed, hard mode its gets interesting as its actually hard

    So much amazing scenes, this game is must have for any ff fans out there    … Expand
  83. waverdope
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the original Final Fantasy VII, I did think overall that Final Fantasy VII Remake was a good game.

    Pros:
    I like a lot of the character stuff that they added to beef up the character development. The story, for the most part, is pretty faithful to the original, with the exception of the ghosts and after chapter 18. The graphics are top notch and the gameplay was pretty solid, consider that it is an improved version of Final Fantasy XIII's gameplay (a game I strongly disliked, including its gameplay).

    Cons:
    What holds me back from saying it's a fantastic game is the pacing of the story and the endgame stuff, basically anything after chapter 18. There are too many areas that are full of superfluous content and was unnecessary. Some of the boss fights took way too long and didn't have interesting tactics to win, which messed up the pacing. Other times, I could miss with moves such as limit breaks, which should always hit due to the nature of the attack. Sometimes combos got interrupted by cheap attacks. Also, the ghosts appearing in the game was incredibly stupid. Also, compared to Final Fantasy VII original, this is not a complete story. The music is okay, despite not being a fan of Masashi Hamauzu as a composer, but the additional tracks are very forgettable.

    Overall, it's definitely an enjoyable game and I do like it overall, but it's not a masterpiece or a phenomenal game.    … Expand
  84. Tucherto
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not a remake. This is a new game with favourite heroes and mew story, that is partially lended from the origianal. It is a new story with old characters. Why do you make a game with the demo episode that is directly taken
    Story - 5/10 if you do not compare it with the original game, If you do - 2/10
    Battle system - 9/10 simple, fun and dynamic
    Music - 7/10
    Main characters - 10/10. The are really amazingly designed, voicing is cool.
    Minor characters - 1/10. Characters are soulsless, you don't feel any sympathy toward them. Their stories are boring, unattractive (Angel of Slums, really?? I don't even remember other persons, because they are all empty and unimportant). If you remove these characters, it won't be noticed, just save you some hours of gameplay
    Setting - 2/10. The only thing you see around is factory, corridors of factories. Welcome to Final Factory VII.
    The game is initially proloned, You have to pull hundreds of triggers and crawl betwenn walls that will cost you if you sum it up about 2 hours.Exploration is impossible, you have only several locations where you can walk, they are almost the same.
    Mini games - just skip it, don't even want to talk about it. when i played them the only thought i had was: do i realle have nothing better to do? why do i have to crack the boxes to get actually nothing for it. or why do i have to pull up for nothing?
    if you consider this game as a new one unrelated to final fantasy vii the game is average, not more. But if you consider it as a remake, it is a loss, waste of time. The story is cut, no any suspence, Sephiroth, the icon and the representaion of power and fear in ffvii original, is just a puppy that shows up everywhere.
    At the very beginning i was aware that the game is going to be limited by Midgar only and expected some continuation with an open world. But when i finished this game i wished only that this game would be the end. you have no one and nothing to fight with and for, this game really is finished. Some characters were showm but for what, i dont know. may be for some sequel in ten years, but not sure.    … Expand
  85. HoeyDoey
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Gameplay: Really love how they changed the gameplay from turn-based to action base, make the gameplay more active while maintaining some element of turn-based such as "waiting" time.
    SCORE: 9/10
    Story: My first FF game was FFX and I have no clue or so whatever from FF7 series. The first time I finished the game, I have no idea what on earth is going on, too many unexplained events and    Gameplay: Really love how they changed the gameplay from turn-based to action base, make the gameplay more active while maintaining some element of turn-based such as "waiting" time.
    SCORE: 9/10

    Story: My first FF game was FFX and I have no clue or so whatever from FF7 series. The first time I finished the game, I have no idea what on earth is going on, too many unexplained events and there is PART 2. @.@ After I finished the game, I have to go and google on the plot and only realized how epic the story was in the original series. But I do understand how hard is it for them to design a game in such details.
    SCORE: 6/10

    Graphic & Performance: Really details character and environment design. Smooth gameplay. (Based on PS4 PRO performance, I know games can look way much better in PC)
    SCORE: 5/5

    Value: Slow story pace, basically nothing much to do after completing the game other than playing in HARD mode and fighting the secret boss.
    SCORE: 3/5

    Audio: Well, almost all the FF series come with a good soundtrack!
    SCORE: 5/5    … Expand
  86. ablazemalchior
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I really couldn't praise this game enough! To say it's just beautifully remade doesn't even come close. The visuals of this game are mind blowing, you really get a sense of the environment you never could before. The music is absolutely amazing, they have managed to re-imagine every score MULTIPLE times giving really fresh takes on them they even have different boss battle music forI really couldn't praise this game enough! To say it's just beautifully remade doesn't even come close. The visuals of this game are mind blowing, you really get a sense of the environment you never could before. The music is absolutely amazing, they have managed to re-imagine every score MULTIPLE times giving really fresh takes on them they even have different boss battle music for eachstage of each boss. The voice acting was one thing I was actually worried about but turned out perfect, the cast was all spot on! The story that they have expanded on was really great, I will be honest though I am not sure I like the direction they are taking or the whispers of fate but the rest of the game completely overshadows this. The combat system is a bit to get used to but I can whole heartedly say that it is one of my favorite battle systems of all time. The Hard mode after defeating the game is really hard and I NEARLY didn't bother but I am so glad I did, this really made you think about what you are doing in combat and I genuinely felt a sense of achievement when finishing a chapter! I would HIGHLY recommend this game!!!… Expand
  87. smkrainbow
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    재미 있음. 원작7은 해보지 못했지만 JRPG가 취향에 맞는 사람으로써 대환영함. 다만, 너무 만족했지만 뭔가 파판명성에 맞지 못한 그래픽은 만점을 주기에는 조금 부족함. 중간 중간 보이는 그래픽은.. 이거 언제적 겜이지? 싶기도 하고..
  88. Debarret
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Well, I play it in April but now i wanna write the review :P it's an awesome remake to comeback FF7 in the actual and next gen consoles, a hybrid battle A-RPG with turn-based system really fun and satisfying. The story have a little changes but its really emotive.
    The only problem its the texture issues, i think that square publish so quickly the game, but well... I enjoyed a lot. FF7 its    Well, I play it in April but now i wanna write the review :P it's an awesome remake to comeback FF7 in the actual and next gen consoles, a hybrid battle A-RPG with turn-based system really fun and satisfying. The story have a little changes but its really emotive.
    The only problem its the texture issues, i think that square publish so quickly the game, but well... I enjoyed a lot. FF7 its my favourite all time game!

    PD: Sorry my English jajjaa    … Expand
  89. Prometheus_G1
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This game is nearly perfect an also very good for newcomers of the series. This game has also in my opinion the best cutscenes in all gaming history.
  90. Xcience
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game succeed my expectations. The story cannot be improved better, the dialogues and battle mechanics makes you feel in the skin of each character. Minigames are really fun and cool, the music is very good and the graphics are really awesome! A must play for FF7 fans! :)
  91. Coleco_84
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Despite a controversial ending, and several technical issues, this is everything a fan of the original game could have ever wanted...minus the 90% of the rest of the story, but if they keep this level of quality, I can wait.
  92. Ikanuhm
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Misleading Title. THIS GAME IS NOT A REMAKE. This game is a REBOOT. or SEQUEL.
    It should be called Final Kingdom of Fantasy Hearts VII-2 Reboot : Sephiroth's Revenge.
    The music excellent. Great arrangements and additions.
    The gameplay is someone good, but it some issues and it can be improved.
    Voice acting was great.
    Graphics and textures were awesome for most part of the game, but in some parts they looked like they were made on ps1.
    As for the story, up to chapter 16 it's a good story, very faithful to the original with a few additions and minor changes that were good.
    But then on chapter 17 things start to head in a very different direction, and then comes chapter 18.
    Square Enix basically threw up on the fans just a wholesome of trash. The story goes WAAAAAAY off the tracks. It has absolutely nothing to do with the original story. It changes a lot of things that will affect the future of the story and important events on the next parts. Enemies that were not supposed to be in this part of the game are included, and this basically lowers the expectation of future bosses and the last boss of the last part in particular. Not to mention the Heartless of Destiny...
    which are some poor written elements that "have a purpose", and they feel basically like a deus ex machina for the developers, and they feel like a way for them to say "this is our game now and we can do whatever we want with it and we can change whatever we want and you don't have a saying in it because you are destroying the story yourself".
    The game is good overall, but to be honest those last 2 chapters for me, and the ending make every little peace of excitement go to hell. This game did not live for the hype it build in over 5 years. I really hope they ignore everything that happened in those 2 chapters and the coming parts stay with the same story as the original.    … Expand
  93. georgepalomino
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even with this rare final. Is one of the Best videogames evermade, despite trolls.
    I loved the graphics.    … Expand
  94. toshikiro
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Best ARPG game in ps4.
    and is only the first hours of the original game.
    PS5 relase hope take all the game... because this can be the best game of the PS series.
  95. Manu_morales
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Siento el juego como un remake de PS3, es
    Muy lineal, pero es un buen video juego.
  96. pmcmcp
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The longer you have to wait for a game, the less likely it usually is that it can live up to the expectations you have for it. FF7R is the outlier. It honors the original very well while giving you something new. Thank you SE, I'm anxious to experience the next part!
  97. trees85
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Loved it from start to finish. Awesome remake, great depth to all the characters and has smooth combat.
  98. wildinstict
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    excellent pure joy to experience...gameplay...music is amazing...story is a bit convo though
  99. pjZERO
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Fun battle system that is a fresh spin on the original games turn based and materia one. Iconic locations and music that bring a smile to your face. Linear stage design and it too often feels you are trapped in a corridor. All in all an enjoyable experience.
  100. DTPgaming
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I've committed more hours to the original than I can count, and had my own worries this one may not live up to my expectations. I can happily say it exceeded my hopes for it, and was one of the best games I've plated in years. They fleshed out not only the main characters and Midgar as well, but even the side characters and monsters even fit into the areas they show up in. If you're a longI've committed more hours to the original than I can count, and had my own worries this one may not live up to my expectations. I can happily say it exceeded my hopes for it, and was one of the best games I've plated in years. They fleshed out not only the main characters and Midgar as well, but even the side characters and monsters even fit into the areas they show up in. If you're a long time fan or a new player to the series I would recommend this to anyone to play if you want a great dog under your belt.… Expand
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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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