Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. wise21x
    May 4, 2020
    9
    Never played the original game and I'm usually not too into Jrpgs but this one really grabbed me. Probably the best rpg gameplay outside of Divinity and amazing music, great atmosphere and characters.
  2. GameHunter
    May 4, 2020
    9
    This game is a marvel to look at. I can’t remember the last time I felt so part of a games word. Maybe the first Red Dead Redemption many years ago. Honestly this game has me under its spell. Before I started this game I took the original game for a walk. Just to get back into the club. And so far I can say they’ve improved the storytelling 100% since the original. They’ve also done theThis game is a marvel to look at. I can’t remember the last time I felt so part of a games word. Maybe the first Red Dead Redemption many years ago. Honestly this game has me under its spell. Before I started this game I took the original game for a walk. Just to get back into the club. And so far I can say they’ve improved the storytelling 100% since the original. They’ve also done the graphics and music justice by setting the bar for this generation of gaming, just as the original did so long ago in it’s time. The only very slight downside is the battles. I’m not feeling it 100%. But I am feeling it enough not to hate it. I should mention I’m playing on normal difficulty. There’s also easy and classic. I’m assuming Classic has a closer feel to the original and maybe would’ve been more up my alley. But overall this is a true masterpiece and it would be a crime against gaming to ignore it. Unless you absolutely despise RPG’s, you will love this.… Expand
  3. Dmac1988
    May 4, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic. Highly recommend. It does the OG game justice by expanding the depth of every character.
  4. Dan1d1
    May 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing.

    My phone isn't letting me format this properly so full review to follow. All I will say now is play this game. Be prepared for some changes from the original, but you are in for 40 amazing hours.    … Expand
  5. Shalfei
    May 4, 2020
    5
    This is a total failure. People were waiting for years for this game to come out and what do we get? A mediocre game with hours of boring corridor gameplay with elevators, robo-hands, cat-finding, kid-finding etc. The plot? It is OK, but it gets really absurd when the game is showing up characters that are extremely important to the plot, but which make no sense to the current situationThis is a total failure. People were waiting for years for this game to come out and what do we get? A mediocre game with hours of boring corridor gameplay with elevators, robo-hands, cat-finding, kid-finding etc. The plot? It is OK, but it gets really absurd when the game is showing up characters that are extremely important to the plot, but which make no sense to the current situation and should be shown much much later.
    The battles? They are made with care, quite interesting and dynamic, BUT! About 20% of the battles are extremely long - there is a lot of enemies and bosses that you can only damage in tiny time windows - that is super annoying. Not to mention that any super damage-dealing skill can be easily avoided by the enemy or stoped by hitting the spell caster.
    At the last 3 chapters of the game I was so bored that I have stopped playing it for a few days...    … Expand
  6. Shadow64
    May 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its really challenging for me to review this game, ive been anticipating this for so many years. Im a huge ff7 fan all the way back when the original was first released. I preordered the deluxe addition and followed the news on it very closely all the way up to release. Now thats out of the way, lets get to the actual review.

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

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

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

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

    TLDR story summary: Ultimately, adding time travel, alternate dimensions and different time lines is a story and plot nightmare. its very difficult to pull off and do correctly in a coherent way. Leaving me very worried for the next games. I feel they would of been better off taking the safer route and following the resident evil remake examples, not changing core aspects of the story and flow.    … Expand
  7. Jonyps
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Un Muy Buen Juego !!! Graficos y ambientación espectaculares!!! La jugabilidad está muy Bien .
    La historia impecable . Me ha sorprendido muy Gratamente lo mejor de este 2020 !!!! Muy recomendado , yo en mi caso lo he adquirido en versión digital.
  8. Mavrodius
    May 4, 2020
    0
    The lack of Russian localization reduces the pleasure of playing to zero...
  9. 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
  10. PAULO_84
    May 4, 2020
    2
    THIS IS NOT A REMAKE.

    Bad Bad chococobo, no greens for you! All that they needed to do was to follow the original story. We did not want any changes, we did not want anything different. You waited 20 years to rewrite the story? So, you should have CHANGED THE NAME OF THE GAME! IT IS NOT FF7 REMAKE, IT´S FF7 SHADOWS or whatever you choose! It is not the same game anymore. It    THIS IS NOT A REMAKE.

    Bad Bad chococobo, no greens for you!

    All that they needed to do was to follow the original story.
    We did not want any changes, we did not want anything different.
    You waited 20 years to rewrite the story?
    So, you should have CHANGED THE NAME OF THE GAME! IT IS NOT FF7 REMAKE, IT´S FF7 SHADOWS or whatever you choose!

    It is not the same game anymore.

    It started well, good graphics, interesting gameplay BUT ended up in a very disapointing way.

    Bad Bad chococobo, no greens for you!    … Expand
  11. RashFaustinho
    May 4, 2020
    9
    This is directed towards who played the original. Don't let the fact that the gameplay isn't turn-based defy you. I too hate the Action RPG turn that the latest Final Fantasy titles took, but this is a GOOD action RPG, a very solid one. The best of this genre Square Enix made so far.

    The game is directed wonderfully, and the various characters and situations are explored way more    This is directed towards who played the original. Don't let the fact that the gameplay isn't turn-based defy you. I too hate the Action RPG turn that the latest Final Fantasy titles took, but this is a GOOD action RPG, a very solid one. The best of this genre Square Enix made so far.

    The game is directed wonderfully, and the various characters and situations are explored way more in-depth.
    So, don't be scared by the fact that this is part 1 of the story, this is a full fledged game, and to me it took around 40 hours to beat

    Game doesn't take 10 due to a slightly confusing ending, but apart from that, Square really put all of its effort in this game.    … Expand
  12. MetaTrash1993
    May 4, 2020
    10
    I liked it, if they do as good as a job on the future installments as they did this one will easily replace the best game of all time for me.
  13. mastertigra
    May 4, 2020
    0
    Let's be honest with ourselves. FFVII Remake followed in the footsteps of the FFXV, which did not really please fans of the FF series with its classic JRPG fight and various interesting puzzles in the open world (as it was, say, in the FFVIII).
    Instead of the expected remake of the external components, we got an action movie with a touch of nostalgia (and not yet with a full storyline).    Let's be honest with ourselves. FFVII Remake followed in the footsteps of the FFXV, which did not really please fans of the FF series with its classic JRPG fight and various interesting puzzles in the open world (as it was, say, in the FFVIII).
    Instead of the expected remake of the external components, we got an action movie with a touch of nostalgia (and not yet with a full storyline).
    I sincerely hope that Square Enix will not continue to remake old FF games in this way, and will preserve the spirit of their "classical" creations.    … Expand
  14. iKen
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Played on PS4 Pro. Platinum'ed.
    Gameplay: AWESOME
    Graphic: AWESOME
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : AWESOME
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  15. novaaaa
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, great story, great characters. A must buy for fans of jrpgs.
  16. Woofoof
    May 3, 2020
    7
    The title is misleading, it is a sequel not a remake, and the ending is hot garbage but otherwise it is an OK game.
  17. Vanta77
    May 3, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game that was 10/10 for me until the ending that brought it down quite a bit.
    Its still a fantastic experience, i absolutely loved it but i dont like that newcomers feel like they have to play Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus and watch Advent Children to understand that Nomura wants Sephiroth to be a time traveler because thats his idea that ruined Kingdom Hearts which assumed people needed to play the 3DS game called Dream Drop Distance along with bunch of story added via phone app *breathes*

    That being said, excluding the ridiculous fate whispers and the minor problem yet new questionable additions like the japanese marketing booster Leslie and the "funny" obnoxious soldier Roche, FFVII Re-Imagined is ridiculously good. The music is good, although i wish we could switch to a different more similar original music though. I loved the Coliseum, even the sidequests because i loved having more to do, spending time with my favorite characters and not just rushing through the short part of Midgar. So i loved many of the new "filler additions" personally.

    The battle mode and graphics (excluding the background at times) is fantastic, the cinematics (when no whispers are around) is 10/10 and depth of the characters is 12/10, Aerith and Tifa are by far the coolest characters and i had to pinch myself a few times while playing, i'm really playing this timeless classic re-imagined, very similarily when i experienced as a 11 years old when it came out. The ending was the only boring part to me and i miss Sephiroth's depth, main good guys got some great depth but he really seemed to lose his mysterious presence in the game, where he killed President Shinra, while dragging the bloody body of Jenova out of the Shinra HQ while the gang was imprisoned (Which didnt happen in this game, minor bummer). We probably wont be astonished at him hanging the snake on a pole either. I just wish this was really a remake since the writers are expecting everyone to know Sephiroth so thats definetly less special for newcomers and to sum it up by time traveling and alternate timelines is just poor writing, one Nomura excels at unfortunately.

    Also the fact that the game isnt allowed to be more brutal is kinda annoying, you just dont see blood which is ridiculous.
    Original game was way more eery and dark, which was kinda one of its main atmospheric strengths.
    I also sincerely hope (which is my main concern) that we wont see more time travel/alternate timelines like Nomura did in Kingdom Hearts, i hope the Avalanche gang wont ALL survive and i really hope the heroic sacrifices that really made the story great, will not be touched, especially not through Cloud going through time to save certain someone. i sincerely hope FFVII will get to stay faithful to its roots while of course trying lots of new things that dont ruin the greatest moments. Making Zack and Aerith stay alive would probably be the worst decision they could ever make.

    My favorite moments were way too many, i loved the Honey Bee inn, Aerith smacking gangsters with chairs and Tifa being able to train in the gym as well. Sooo many fun details that were added, the materia system is fantastic, leveling up weapons was a good idea while not having too many of them. Also great that the game has New game plus and japanese voice acting. So if i wanna redo chapters i can have different language and play the game at my pace, Hard mode is really well done and the gameplay value is alot. I feel like those that love the game can easily end up playing 150 hours in 2-3 playthroughs. Incredible ride overall and i really hope Nomura wont screw this up, FFVII might become 4-5 parts even, who knows.
    I dont mind it as long as there are no more Whispers and time travel. Thats my only concern and what brought my rating down to 8/10.    … Expand
  18. Fantasygamer
    May 3, 2020
    9
    The game is amazing and a "must buy" for any FFVII fan, the only thing that could be a weak spot is the controversial ending.
  19. Megazx456
    May 3, 2020
    9
    What can't be said that already hasn't been said for Final Fantasy 7. Arguably one of the most cherished RPG's and video games of all time! It was only a matter of time before we were blessed with a proper remake/reintroduction into this beloved game. In my 52 Hours total gameplay, I can firmly say that this game is by no means a masterpiece, but still a fantastic game none the less!What can't be said that already hasn't been said for Final Fantasy 7. Arguably one of the most cherished RPG's and video games of all time! It was only a matter of time before we were blessed with a proper remake/reintroduction into this beloved game. In my 52 Hours total gameplay, I can firmly say that this game is by no means a masterpiece, but still a fantastic game none the less!

    It's clearly obvious that Square Enix/ Tetsuya Nomura took some added liberties to change a few key aspects of the game, some for good, others not so much. For one, the game is taking place solely in the city of Midgar, which in the original game was about the first 5-8 hours that covered sections of the city. While it was a let down seeing that the game was going to be episodic, this first part does a great job in setting up the City, Characters, and the overall arching plot that leads to some breathtaking fights and set pieces.
    Although the entire story isn't in full display in all of its glory, it does make up for in its intricate and fast pace combat system that breaks away from its original turn-based roots, and switches over to a more hands-on action-based style system that improves upon borrowed elements from FFXV and Kingdom Hearts 3, and has become one of my favorite battle systems of all time. Your ATB gauge builds as you use your normal attacks, then once filled up, you can unleash a plethora of varied and flashy special moves, spells, and summons. Though the combat system may look simplistic, don't be fooled by thinking that you can win every battle just by mashing the attack button. You'll want to carefully map out who your strategy depending on the enemy type your up against and mix in a good dose of Offensive attacks, like a normal attack, Spells, Guarding, and dodging.
    The later enemies and boss types will test your ability to use all that you have learned from your first few hours of playing. Graphically this game, in my opinion, is visually one of the most visually inconsistent games I have seen in quite a long time. In some areas, the characters, and environments rival those seen in the FF7 Advent Children movie from 2005, in other parts, spacially the textures for the backgrounds and objects like doors, fences, rocks, and other little environmental additions look like low polygon PS1 textures. I'm not sure if that was done on purpose as some type of throwback to the OG PS1 game, but it would be pretty hilarious none the less, lol. the Voice and sound direction are also borderline perfect. Cloud's stoic sometimes quite demeanor is perfectly fitting. Berret embraces his Mr. T gruffness to a T, "No pun intended" Tifa's elegant charm is a delight to hear at any moment she has the spotlight, and airth's cheerful and upbeat personality and joyfulness bring a fresh breath of joy into not only her character but the party as a whole.
    With the main cast being livelier as ever, the true star of the game is the city of Midgar itself. It's a fully realized city that is filled to the brim with life as the other characters around you make you feel like you are apart of their world. Since the entire game focusses on the city, you will come across various side quests along with your playthrough, some of them are hit and miss.
    The majority of them will have you look for children/Animals, go here hunt down this monster, come back and receive your reward, standard stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed my 52 hours playthrough, immensely. The game will run you about 35-40 hours for a complete normal playthrough, side quests in all. Then you unlock Hard mode which I am currently on, which will give you easily another 40-50 hours. Final Fantasy 7 Remake does have its good share of flaws and the ending will definitely leave an everlasting impact on the Fanbase as a whole, good or bad. This is still a fantastic game, that every FF7 fan and JRPG fan alike, old and new should definitely experience! 9/9. I am eagerly waiting on the next installment    … Expand
  20. LogTech
    May 3, 2020
    10
    This is a REAL MODERN GENERATION of FINAL FANTASY. Amazing Remake, maybe the best done until today. Amazing graphics, PERFECT gameplay and mechanics and story. I like the changes, but i dont like what they have added at the end of the game (they should finded another way to explain it in the second part not in the first part). NOMURA!!!!!!!
  21. Tionik06
    May 3, 2020
    7
    Honest Review: The good: FF7 of old was a mind blowing advancement of game development technology, and I'm happy to say the remake pushes the limits and beyond as well. If you are looking to jump up and fist pump, i had at least 4 of these moments. Fans of old get an excellent soundtrack remix, character callbacks, poignant moments, quirky attitude. The new look may look serious but theHonest Review: The good: FF7 of old was a mind blowing advancement of game development technology, and I'm happy to say the remake pushes the limits and beyond as well. If you are looking to jump up and fist pump, i had at least 4 of these moments. Fans of old get an excellent soundtrack remix, character callbacks, poignant moments, quirky attitude. The new look may look serious but the characters remain intact. As for the Barret voice controversy, I think his English voice is perfect and as you play it you will experience the actor's range. Combat is excellent when you figure it out. The bad: during the main story you experience the game through amazing technology, director camera angles, awesome moments. Not during the side quests. Side quests are bland and often have you backtracking heavy in this 100% linear game. Even the side quest characters and town character textures are hugely low res making you think it was for a different game. The linearity of it. There is no world map. If you hated FFXIII because of linearity, you cannot give this game a pass due to nostalgia. FFXIII actually had more freedom and people crapped all over that excellent game due to linearity and a voice actor.

    I also don't like how much they are stretching this out. We are looking at 4-6 episodes which is crazy for waiting and monetary purposes.    … Expand
  22. Milidante
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Best Final Fantasy game for me. Turn base combat is not intresting anymore so square enix do best thing to change them to real time. Everything in this game is perfect. Wish the second part come soon
  23. J-seraphim
    May 3, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I genuinely like the game 90% of the time, I welcomed the changes, loved the music, combat and visuals. The characters were well portrayed and the game was looking to be a remake of the original... except it wasn't. It's not even a "remake" it's a sequel, if you haven't played the original by the time you get to the last hour or so, you won't know wtf is going on. And on top of that you realize Cloud will need a keyblade and Sephiroth is probably half Xahanort because that's legitimately where this "Final Kindom Advent Crisis Dirge hearts" game went with it. I love the expanded universe... but they decided to slap a kingdom hearts plot where it doesn't belong. Its jarring, and if you played kingdom hearts you will recognize a section of the final battle scene which is very obnoxious. So much potential wasted... Nomura if you are mad at FF VERSUS debacle don't take out on the fans, we were you then. You petty mf.… Expand
  24. HTGamer
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the 1st part of the biggest and most ambitious videogame remake project ever. This release surely isn't perfect, but sets the stage for something truly memorable down the line.

    Disclaimer: I have played a bit of FF7 in the past but I'm not a FF7 purist, so you won't find here any criticisms like "oh they changed that story bit and it's awful" etc. It's just    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the 1st part of the biggest and most ambitious videogame remake project ever. This release surely isn't perfect, but sets the stage for something truly memorable down the line.

    Disclaimer: I have played a bit of FF7 in the past but I'm not a FF7 purist, so you won't find here any criticisms like "oh they changed that story bit and it's awful" etc. It's just the opinion of a first-timer (kind of).

    This remake focuses on the Midgar portion of the original game, which originally lasted a few hours, thus Square Enix have largely expanded the content, the story, the character arcs, introduced tons of boss fights, etc. in order to make it last 40 hours.

    I warn fans that some story bits of the original have been changed a bit (ignoring the new content, the overall plot is 95% the same as the original up until the end of the Midgar portion) and Square Enix hint that the story will change even more in the sequels, for better or worse. Treat it like a parallel universe relative to the original 1997 game. This remake is not just the same game with modern graphics, and that's what I appreciate most in remakes of this kind. At least Square Enix take creative chances and don't play it safe. Had it been a straight retelling of the original's story, it'd have been boring for everyone who's read about FF7's story, and even hardcore FF7 fans would have yawned at it.

    The story is pretty straight-forward but also heavily cryptic (thanks to it having to be continued in the sequels), so there is no clear resolution, just a cliff-hanger. With the expanded scope, nearly every character is fleshed out and has the chance to shine a bit. Cloud is a seemingly emotionless man of few words with a mysterious past, Tifa is a childhood friend of Cloud's, Aerith is a carefree florist with plenty of mystery surrounding her, the trio of Jessie/Wedge/Biggs make for some nice chat, and Barret is a father genuinely concerned about the planet and his daughter Marlene. Of course there couldn't be a FF7 game without Sephiroth, but he's more of a guest star and isn't fleshed out at all. Red XIII is introduced very late into the game and has no real time to shine, but he should be fleshed out in the sequels.

    Gameplay is the most important feature of any game and I can say Final Fantasy VII Remake has one of the best battle systems I have played on any JRPG. Gone are the battle screen transitions, you simply engage any foe encountered on the environment. Battles flow like a mix of real-time action and turn-based specials. You can move, dodge, execute basic attacks and guard in real time, while items/spells/special moves can be used only after the ATB bar has been filled. Same for limit breaks or summons, whose respective bars are slowly filled during prolongued battles. I just wish the combat was more challenging, Normal Difficulty is just too easy for me. I never had to use de-buffs or status ailment curatives, and I only lost and continued 3 times.

    Graphics are great overall. The use of Unreal Engine 4 brings about weird artefacts in some places later in the game (particularly inside the Shinra building with all their reflective surfaces), but main characters are rendered and animated beautifully. While there are a few CGI videos every now and then, at least 90% of the cinematics are rendered in real-time and are the most impressive of the generation so far. Performance is rock-solid 30 fps both during battle and real-time cinematics, even when the screen is filled with plenty of special effects.

    The soundtrack is mostly the same as the original score (obviously re-recorded) with a few new tracks or songs. The sound effects are great, as is most of the voice acting. Unfortunately Barret's growling voice tone is annoying, while voice actor James Horan (Skull Face in MGSV) is not the right choice for voicing President Shinra.

    But not everything is perfect with Final Fantasy VII Remake. There are some technical issues which detract from the game's overall high quality. As of posting, there is no patch for the game fixing any of the following issues (which are minor complaints, nothing major). 1st, quite often textures either pop-in right in front of the camera, or fail to load the high-res version and remain in a low-res, jagged mess. 2nd, the overabundance of narrow corridors and "hold Triangle button" sections, which are invisible loading screens actually. 3rd, the level design is linear and almost on-rails, reminding me of the dreadful FF13.

    All in all, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a virtually flawless game in what it attempts to do. It's not easy for Square Enix to develop this remake while also meeting and exceeding fans' expectations. I definitely had a good time playing through the game and wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.    … Expand
  25. Fabiohpm
    May 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Os personagens são bem desenvolvidos e carismáticos, a jogabilidade é excelente, os combates são dinâmicos e complexos mas nada impossível de aprender, a história se passa toda em Midgar, os árbitros do destino dão a entender que se passa em universo paralelo ao original, o gráfico do jogo é bom, mas faltou polimento e as vezes incômoda, o problema principal aqui é esperar o próximo capítulo da saga, e se continuarem a esticar assim, teremos muitos capítulos de Final Fantasy VII… Expand
  26. Victor2049
    May 2, 2020
    9
    Really engaging story; starts off shallow but moves on really well. Graphics are top notch, one of the best of this generation. Dialogue and voice acting is great 95% of the time. Combat is so damn fun and addictive. Boss fights are the best in a video game. I had issues with pacing, some filler and useless side quests. I also didn’t like that you have to stand directly in front of aReally engaging story; starts off shallow but moves on really well. Graphics are top notch, one of the best of this generation. Dialogue and voice acting is great 95% of the time. Combat is so damn fun and addictive. Boss fights are the best in a video game. I had issues with pacing, some filler and useless side quests. I also didn’t like that you have to stand directly in front of a terminal to activate it. And i hate the frequent delay between gameplay and cutscene. All in all fantastic game 8.9/10… Expand
  27. RocknRollfella
    May 3, 2020
    8
    ☼ Target Audience :
    ☑ All Gamers especially RPG action players
    ☼ Graphics : ☑ Very good but sometimes bad (clipping, some backgrounds give the impression of a sloppy job) € Price : (69,99) ☑ Expect a price reduction. (Its only midgard, the first chapter of the original game.) ☺ ⇧ Pros : ☺ Jubilant dynamism. ☺ The world of Final Fantasy 7 ( story and background ) ☹ ⇩ Cons :    ☼ Target Audience :
    ☑ All Gamers especially RPG action players

    ☼ Graphics :
    ☑ Very good but sometimes bad (clipping, some backgrounds give the impression of a sloppy job)

    € Price : (69,99)
    ☑ Expect a price reduction. (Its only midgard, the first chapter of the original game.)

    ☺ ⇧ Pros :
    ☺ Jubilant dynamism.
    ☺ The world of Final Fantasy 7 ( story and background )

    ☹ ⇩ Cons :
    ☹ Unfortunately it is a good entertainment but expensive.
    ☹ Only Midgard is playable.    … Expand
  28. Pendar_99
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Great combat and story and gorgeous graphics Really entertaining I'm in my childhood again
  29. tkplay852456
    May 3, 2020
    10
    I love FF7 R this game is absolutely amazing. The characters are so well made and more personal than the originals. A remake done right!
  30. coldnoggin
    May 2, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *Spoilers*

    I wish I stopped playing after I left the Church. The whispers were terrible!!!! The story was murdered...I'm not contributing money to following chapters. An awful awful game    … Expand
  31. Berserk9
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Best experience this year and easily a game of the year contender it was a beautiful love letter to the original and imo it's one of the best remake ever made!!
  32. Ang3vil
    May 2, 2020
    0
    Got baited by the demo of FF7R. The first part looks like FF7, then the story is distorted. I miss the days when video games weren't democratized. I miss the days when developers were not only driven by financial interests. I'm really disgusted, not because I have lost some money, but because I know now FF7 will never reborn. If I have some advices, play the original version of FF7 andGot baited by the demo of FF7R. The first part looks like FF7, then the story is distorted. I miss the days when video games weren't democratized. I miss the days when developers were not only driven by financial interests. I'm really disgusted, not because I have lost some money, but because I know now FF7 will never reborn. If I have some advices, play the original version of FF7 and wait for games like The Last of Us II or Cyberpunk. The FF series is no longer for the older generation of gamers.

    Note: My review has also been removed but not here (yet). It could be fanaticism from some players but I tend to believe that there is a financial interest behind ... So I totally agree with you @sumbodyshero&billski.    … Expand
  33. Trinstin
    May 2, 2020
    6
    Square had one job... which was to remake FF7 and not bastardize it in the process. They failed of course because corporate greed knows no bounds. Even Cloud agrees with me when he says "This sucks" in reference to the first pointless side quest the game makes you do. They padded this game so much, I know that they could have just remade the full game. Very disappointed overall.
  34. billski
    May 2, 2020
    0
    I initially gave this game a score of 5 for all the good factors it brought to the table, however after coming across multiple entries here about users having their reviews deleted (based on completely valid points) I have been turned off enough to re-evaluate my score.

    If this alone doesn't lose your respect for SE, then it might be an idea to think about the fact that instead of    I initially gave this game a score of 5 for all the good factors it brought to the table, however after coming across multiple entries here about users having their reviews deleted (based on completely valid points) I have been turned off enough to re-evaluate my score.

    If this alone doesn't lose your respect for SE, then it might be an idea to think about the fact that instead of focusing on polishing their unbroken golden egg, they intentionally implemented a plot that figuratively portrays the fanbase as a cancerous tumor (the pointless fate & whispers) that stifles 'creative' direction and freedom, despite hyping us over the past 5 years, after around 15 years of a collective begging for a remake.

    What an abhorrent and disgusting way to treat your fanbase.

    Anyone who has the nerve to think a low practice like this is OK convinces me that they are a either a paid shill, an impressionable child with no sense of discernment or taste, or an ****    … Expand
  35. Eldoreth
    May 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is an insult.

    For whatever reason, Sakaguchi's influence and work within squaresoft is today met with such jealousy and vehemence that any chance the current goon squad responsible for Kingdom Heart, FF 13, and FF 15, gets they take a giant dudu on Sakaguchi.

    The tale of FF VII was a story about terrorists. And you are one of them. You blow up the plate. You kill innocents. But this "remake" tells you that now it's only Shinra that killed them. What the ****

    The tale of FF VII is about a head-strong SOLDIER who speaks his mind and doesn't care if it pisses people off. Now it's about a pensive, quiet guy who sounds like every generic hero ever.

    The tale of FF VII doesn't reveal Sephiroth until after the sequences in midgar. This "remake" finds an excuse to ham-fistedly push Sephiroth into every scene they possibly could, up until revealing that he's not quite the Sephiroth we know?

    The tale of FF VII doesn't have meta-calling ghosts of destiny to spit in the faces of real fans who just wanted a remake. Yeah, I know what those ghosts represent, Nomura. You couldn't have been more subtle. Those ghosts are the "evil" spirits of those who don't want YOU to **** with the story. So you just happen to let the party kill those ghosts to represent you kill us fans who did not want you to **** with the story. SO META!

    Stay clear from this garbo. You can thank me for it later.    … Expand
  36. HaganeNo_Edward
    May 2, 2020
    10
    *Gameplay (mechanics, controls and balance/difficulty): 10 (Absolutely nailed it) *Visuals (graphics, camera, cinematics, effects, animations and optimization): 9 (Found some important issues with textures and environment backgrounds. But, the characters and midgard are so gorgeous and sickly detailed that this alone counters the background and texture flaws mentioned early. SE has given*Gameplay (mechanics, controls and balance/difficulty): 10 (Absolutely nailed it) *Visuals (graphics, camera, cinematics, effects, animations and optimization): 9 (Found some important issues with textures and environment backgrounds. But, the characters and midgard are so gorgeous and sickly detailed that this alone counters the background and texture flaws mentioned early. SE has given Cloud and our frienfs, actual life. Sometimes it's hard to believe a ps4 can run this colossus the way it does...) *Character design, psychological depth and evolution: 10 (Absolutely nailed) *Music and sound: 10 (It's hard trying not to get goosebumps or even to cry sometimes) *Story and storytelling: 9

    *Bugs and glitches: 10 (After 3 complete runs, I can't recall having found any) *Entertainment: 10 (Catches you from the very beginning with)

    *Challenges, extras and minigames: 10 (through the game there are lots of minigames and minor challenges/events which are actually fun (and hilarious). Also, the pull-ups can turn out to be exasperating...)

    *Map/area design and spatial coherence: 9

    *Length: 10

    *Replayability: 9 (Not as replayable like, for instance, any of the bioware sagas or SE nier. But SE motivates you to do so by discovering a new approach to the game in the hard mode. And also, by adding some choices that may change some cinematics, dialogs and "emotional moments" with some of the characters. There are also two paths of sidequests during chapter 9)

    Overall score and experience: 9.6 - - - > Rounding it - - - >10

    **A must play masterpiece even if you end up hating the end and what it may implicate for the future titles of the remake.    … Expand
  37. sumbodyshero
    May 2, 2020
    0
    Metacritic is DELETING negative reviews! Let that sink in! The cover up is official!

    This is the biggest bait and switch in gaming history! Do not buy! Not the same story! Not the same genre! "Classic mode" plays itself! This is just a $60 FFXV skin. It has one tiny fraction of the content, and pads it out with fetch quests. They deleted my review! PS: Cloud wears PURPLE,    Metacritic is DELETING negative reviews! Let that sink in! The cover up is official!

    This is the biggest bait and switch in gaming history! Do not buy!

    Not the same story!
    Not the same genre!
    "Classic mode" plays itself!

    This is just a $60 FFXV skin. It has one tiny fraction of the content, and pads it out with fetch quests.

    They deleted my review!

    PS: Cloud wears PURPLE, not black.    … Expand
  38. Natedog1985
    May 2, 2020
    0
    I was so excited for this game. Ordered it on release and then...... glitch, glitch, glitch and then another glitch. I'm on a brand new ps4 pro. No other game has given me any trouble. Hey Square Enix! Test your games before releasing them how about it! I cant even play this useless 60$ frisbee! I'm afraid to take one step in the game because I'll lose my progress!
  39. Qatar
    May 2, 2020
    10
    The first big shift is the drawings, especially the characters that have benefited from their presence over the years in other films and games, and here its design was impressive and with many details, and the main characters as I wished (except perhaps Tifa) as well as the city of Midgar, which were embodied much more, will pass through different regions such as Slums, Wall Market, ShinraThe first big shift is the drawings, especially the characters that have benefited from their presence over the years in other films and games, and here its design was impressive and with many details, and the main characters as I wished (except perhaps Tifa) as well as the city of Midgar, which were embodied much more, will pass through different regions such as Slums, Wall Market, Shinra Company Building, Train Cemetery and more. The fees are generally good, although under fifteen.… Expand
  40. CloudTheWolf
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Honestly a great game, regardless of if you have played the original or not.
    I see a lot of Negative reviews complaining that this is not exactly the same as the original. And to those people, I say that this is a "Remake", not a "Remaster"

    The gameplay is amazing and the music and voice acting make it even better!
  41. mastermenelag
    May 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personalmente ritengo FF7 Remake il miglior lavoro di Squarenix dai tempi di FF10. Finalmente il sistema di combattimento non è più totalmente automatizzato come negli ultimi capitoli, le battaglie sono impegnative e appaganti, specialmente a difficile. Anche se action, mantiene l’essenza originale sul lato tattico grazie all’integrazione dell’ATB e alla gestione delle materie. Graficamente siamo su alti livelli con qualche sbavatura su alcune textur ma che nel complesso fanno il loro lavoro egregiamente anche grazie ad un design delle ambientazioni artisticamente molto elevato. Splendida colonna sonora originale ammodernata. Longevo e rigiocabile. Nonostante alcune scelte discutibili a un certo punto dell’avventura, si può dire che la trama originale rimane, in questo episodio, in gran parte integra e mantiene tutto il suo fascino. Speriamo non facciano passi falsi sul seguito, per ora hanno fatto un ottimo lavoro.… Expand
  42. Cesspul
    May 2, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 game of the year. Nothing but good things to say about it. Fantastic is every way.… Expand
  43. Zeromus
    May 2, 2020
    10
    1617/5000
    Game of the year, it is an incredible recreation of the classic, improving it even more with more missions and getting to know the characters more than in the original you hardly even remembered them, with incredible graphics, a great Japanese dub and hours and hours of game even after passing the story, in addition to adding things like the men with tunics and tattoos on the    1617/5000
    Game of the year, it is an incredible recreation of the classic, improving it even more with more missions and getting to know the characters more than in the original you hardly even remembered them, with incredible graphics, a great Japanese dub and hours and hours of game even after passing the story, in addition to adding things like the men with tunics and tattoos on the shoulder in addition to repeating about the Wutai war, a fact that is not mentioned in the original, these two things are things that they wanted to put originally but because of nintendo and the short time they had to transfer everything to playstation they could not put it, and I love that now they put this, I prefer a thousand times that they put here the original idea of ​​Final Fantasy VII before doing only the game that we all know, Because to play the same, there is the original, and for the complainers, it is better that it be by chapters so that they can calmly develop it and it does not happen as a certain series called Game of Thrones that ended up being a disaster .And for those who complain about everything, a video game goes through a long development and it is seen that this FFVII remake has been done with love and care, it is seen in the details that are here and there, and if you complain about see some review of you tube you are some **** because the criticism of you tube most are to throw **** to games because yes, and if you do not have the game you can not even think about it, so buy it and play it and judge then And if you can't play it or criticize on pages sons of the great bit-ch,what **** the most is that shi-tty people like you criticize something just to **** games

    Juegazo del año,es una recreaccion increible del clasico mejorandolo aun mas si cabe con mas misiones y conociendo mas a los personajes que en el original casi ni te acordabas de ellos,con unos graficos increibles,un gran doblaje japones y con horas y horas de juego aun tras pasarte la historia,ademas de añadir cosas como los hombres con tunicas y tatuajes en el hombro ademas de repetir lo de la guerra de Wutai,hecho que no se menciona en el original,estas dos cosas son cosas que querian poner originalmente pero por culpa de nintendo y del escaso tiempo que tubieron para pasar todo a playstation no pudieron meterlo,y yo amo que ahora metan esto,prefiero mil veces que metan aqui la idea original de Final Fantasy VII antes que hacer solo el juego que todos conocemos ,por que para jugarr lo mismo,existe el original, y para los quejicas,es mejor que sea por capitulos para que puedan desarroyarlo con calma y no ocurra como cierta serie llamada juego de tronos que acabo siendo un desastre.Y para los que os quejais de todo,un videojuego pasa por un largo desarroyo y se ve que este FFVII remake lo han hecho con cariño y esmero,se ve en los detalles que hay por aqui y por alla,y si os quejais por ver alguna review de you tube sois unos mierdas por que las criticas de you tube la mayoria son para echar mierda a juegazos por que si, y si no teneis el juego no podeis ni opinar sobre el, por lo que compraoslo y jugadlo y juzgar entonces y si no podeis jugarlo ni critiqueis en paginas hijos de la gran puta,que lo que mas jode es que gentuza de mierda como vosotros critique algo solo para joder juegazos    … Expand
  44. Dabaru
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra que hace tocar techo a la potencia de la consola. Increíbles recuerdos y sensaciones mejoradas
  45. Ribas
    May 2, 2020
    10
    The best final fantasy of all, characters and history that holds the player. Scenarios very well done, I haven't finished the game yet but I came to recommend the purchase.
  46. VG_Alex
    May 2, 2020
    9
    A world with a huge background and great story,The part of gameplay is innovative and reasonable.'FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE' brings me so much surprise that I can't imagine,It's a fantasy for me and it so touching when I finished the game,Best 'Remake' game I ever play.

    Wonderful 9.5
  47. GeorgeLets
    May 2, 2020
    9
    The game meets my expectations as an old final fantasy fan. The combat is not turned based but we can’t have it all.. the characters are great voice acting is very good for the main characters but I can’t say the same for the side characters. The music is very good too. The graphics are great except the muddy textures that exist (hope that it gets fixed) no other complaints the game runsThe game meets my expectations as an old final fantasy fan. The combat is not turned based but we can’t have it all.. the characters are great voice acting is very good for the main characters but I can’t say the same for the side characters. The music is very good too. The graphics are great except the muddy textures that exist (hope that it gets fixed) no other complaints the game runs great. Better play the game in normal mode because the easy has no challenge at all. The story is great and makes you care for the characters very much, in my opinion it is successfully realized storytelling. Love the game hope the next one comes soon!!!!… Expand
  48. pkarapan77
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I can't find anything wrong with this game. Battle system is the best i've played in an JRPG, hands down. Music is phenomenal and graphics are really good too. Don't listen to the haters -- so the game isn't an exact copy of the original -- it's still an amazing experience!
  49. NooShame
    May 2, 2020
    0
    - Characters that make you uncomfortable (childish manga acting)
    - Spoils with end story revelations
    - Boring fillers
    - Harry Potter inspiration ...
    - Magnetic enemies attacks you can't evade

    Play FF7, it'll cost you nothing and you'll get a lot more.
  50. Lawlieto55
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Its not just a game. Its a experience.
    A experience that every fan of JRPG's, Final Fantasy or even just video games should go through.

    Yes it has its flaws but the great points of this game easily overshadow them.
  51. GabrielLopes21
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Ist einer der besten Storygames und auch für Neulinge ein gutes Final Fantasie. Habe für die Story und alle Nebenquests etwa 30h gebraucht. Ich empfehle es auf der ps4 Pro zu spielen weil ein Freund von mir der Meinung ist das die Grafik manchmal nicht so sauber lädt . Was aber wichtig zu wissen ist, dass das Remake nur 10% des Original ist. Aber der Rest soll noch kommen. Ich freue michIst einer der besten Storygames und auch für Neulinge ein gutes Final Fantasie. Habe für die Story und alle Nebenquests etwa 30h gebraucht. Ich empfehle es auf der ps4 Pro zu spielen weil ein Freund von mir der Meinung ist das die Grafik manchmal nicht so sauber lädt . Was aber wichtig zu wissen ist, dass das Remake nur 10% des Original ist. Aber der Rest soll noch kommen. Ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Jahre.… Expand
  52. Nickolia
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Many of us fans from the previous game have been in anticipation of a FF7 Remake for over a decade now, with it seriously being hinted at since mid/early 2010s. Many were hoping for a fresh coat of paint and some voice acting, but this does much more than that to the benefit of old and new players. One of the things we loved most in FF7 were the characters and this does an exceptional jobMany of us fans from the previous game have been in anticipation of a FF7 Remake for over a decade now, with it seriously being hinted at since mid/early 2010s. Many were hoping for a fresh coat of paint and some voice acting, but this does much more than that to the benefit of old and new players. One of the things we loved most in FF7 were the characters and this does an exceptional job in this aspect. Music is amazing. All of the small details were excellently carried out in this game.

    Some small gripes that I've seen and experienced were resolution quality of textures loading, especially in sector 7 and 5. I've read that this might be a reoccurring problem of the Unreal engine, but am not sure, and would love to see that patched. Running through towns and having NPC dialog spammed at you. I love this detail as it helps to build up the world, but it could be tweeked. Some areas are also more about taking in information about the world and looking around and there is not much to do. The level designs are not all that interesting or complex as far as the dungeons and fairly linear paths between towns, but this wasn't too much of a detractor for me because of the good dialog and character development during these segments.

    And then there is the ending, which has been divisive to say the least. Most of the very negative ratings seem to be about the "Kingdom Hearts" ending. I had the same thoughts when I first finished this game as well; "That ending was a big middle finger to the fans" and "They added the ghosts to say we are doing whatever they want now". BUT, as I keep going through theories online, I think it is starting to make sense.

    If you have finished FF7 R and absolutely hated the ending, go to youtube and search for "spoiler mode FF7 Remake" by Easy Allies. It was enlightening. I am now highly anticipating where this is going and do not think we are going down Kingdom Hearts territory.    … Expand
  53. LastStandMan
    May 2, 2020
    0
    FF7R is basically a Kigdom Heart cross-dressing in FF7. The worst of the 2 worlds
  54. GoddamnBananas
    May 2, 2020
    8
    Overall a really solid experience, and worth the money I spent. The music, graphics, and combat are all fantastic. And while the story differs from the original game, it's still very enjoyable, though the ending will split fans. The game's biggest problem is just how padded it is. They really stretch some parts out, and it does take away from the experience some. There's quite a bit ofOverall a really solid experience, and worth the money I spent. The music, graphics, and combat are all fantastic. And while the story differs from the original game, it's still very enjoyable, though the ending will split fans. The game's biggest problem is just how padded it is. They really stretch some parts out, and it does take away from the experience some. There's quite a bit of unnecessary platforming and long walking sequences that kinda take you out of the game. That, and some of the dialogue/voice acting is hit-or-miss, though I still found myself liking nearly all of the characters by the end of it. It is still an enjoyable experience as a whole.… Expand
  55. Mekalist
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I was gonna give a 8,5 because it is my honest opinion but there are people trying to forcefully make it a bad score just because they are disappointed to a point where they give it a 0.
    It's not a perfect game, its not even a perfect remake but it definitely doesn't deserve a bad score.
    The story is extended maybe too much and some new characters shouldn't even exist but I think most of    I was gonna give a 8,5 because it is my honest opinion but there are people trying to forcefully make it a bad score just because they are disappointed to a point where they give it a 0.
    It's not a perfect game, its not even a perfect remake but it definitely doesn't deserve a bad score.
    The story is extended maybe too much and some new characters shouldn't even exist but I think most of the game is positive, especially the combat system and some changes to equipment system.
    If you are a fan of the game from the beginning just buy it, we waited too much time for this to throw it away with bad reviews, they will improve on the second and third based on this one, believe me    … Expand
  56. Chad_Browick
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I see alot of crying reviews so let me start of my review like this... FF7R is a remake not a remaster its not to suppose to be the same game you played but a version of the game you remember with some new twist. I already paid an played the first FF7 I dont need to play that same game again but I have a open mind some dont. I am a fan of the original played it many times an did a 100%I see alot of crying reviews so let me start of my review like this... FF7R is a remake not a remaster its not to suppose to be the same game you played but a version of the game you remember with some new twist. I already paid an played the first FF7 I dont need to play that same game again but I have a open mind some dont. I am a fan of the original played it many times an did a 100% complete play thru. This game is a wonderful release of the game i know has many of the story elements with a few twist on them to make them fresh to old fans who remember all the cs from the original and played many times. they show stuff from the future from the extra side missions as part of twist for the newish story line. The base story is still the same SAVE THE PLANET and eventually stop Sephiroth. Graphics for a PS4 game are well done sure some textures seem low res I dont know if its limits of a console or rush but they dont break you out of the game play. HDR looks great. Mini games are hard as hell. Someone said Normal is hard for no reason I personally did thing it was to hard. I did everything in the first play took about 35 hours. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to play FF7 for the first time or who played the old one.… Expand
  57. vlakon
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I loved this game.
    I didn't play original, but i was absolutely excited by story line.
    On this moment best game of 2020 for me.
  58. Blu9016
    May 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing story, amazing graphics, very well blended battle mechanics of new and old. Very linear with side questing here and there but within a focused map. Character feel real, event are covered in so much detail that you feel at times this actually happened. Biggest no good is the Camera and lock-on mechanics which can be cumbersome at times. So much so that it can be more frustrating that losing an important battle. Just trying to see the enemy and attack a specific component of a boss takes so much concentration, it’s half the battle. Everything else is perfect.… Expand
  59. Coviddre
    May 1, 2020
    6
    This is honest review coming from someone who has experienced FF7. Also yes, FF7 is one of my fav games of all time. I tried to approach this game with and open mind but since it does have the name FF7 REMAKE, i will compare it to the original as well.

    This game will take you about 40 to 60 hours to complete depending on if you go through all the sidequests. Off the bat I realize that    This is honest review coming from someone who has experienced FF7. Also yes, FF7 is one of my fav games of all time. I tried to approach this game with and open mind but since it does have the name FF7 REMAKE, i will compare it to the original as well.

    This game will take you about 40 to 60 hours to complete depending on if you go through all the sidequests. Off the bat I realize that combat is changed from turn based strategy to like a real time action system where you can pause and issue commands. If you've played FF15, it's the exact same, and almost feels as if it was pasted on to this game with FF7 skins. I wasn't really a big fan when they used that system with FF15 and this game didn't change my mind at all. The camera sometimes goes wacky and you can't see what's going on for about 5 secs. The lock on system is shotty at times and can be difficult to control. You will also at times miss attacks, spells or even LIMIT BREAKS due to interrupting cinematics.

    The graphics for the most part look amazing. Midgar was recreated from the ground up with immense detail. The characters look great, materia is seen in weapons and everything looks good in action. Unfortunately, it feels as if the graphics are the only thing this game has to offer.

    FF7 Remake has a completely different vibe than the original, that at times feels like a cheesy disney movie. The story is mostly the same with some questionable changes. These changes don't really add to the story because they don't really feel engaging. The changes just add more confusing elements to a story that already had them and it doesn't clear up anything.

    Gameplay is extremely linear and they hold your hand through most of it. The puzzles aren't thought provoking at all, and just feels like a waste of time. The sound design was done well and i appreciated a lot the original remixes. The side quests in this game feel close to pointless, mostly serve as filler and is only for getting extra items or materia etc. Actually about 8 to 10 hours of this game feels like filler with weak dialogue and endless banter. It's understandable because Midgar took 10 hours to complete it the original, but why not just use those resources to fully complete the game instead of drawing it out? Speaking of complete, Red13 isn't even playable and is just an a AI controlled character towards the end of the game, which is just disappointing.

    Overall I was left feeling duped once the game was over. Square Enix built of off the hype that was FF7 and released mediocrity. Knowing that there will be two more parts of this at the price of $70 a piece is disheartening and I can't recommend this version to anyone unless it's on sale for $20. It's apparent this game was made for a younger generation and not the original fans of it. This one falls into a long list of remakes that shouldn't even be bothered with.    … Expand
  60. alexberti
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The most fun experience I've had in playing SE game for a long time. Came in a bit worried since I heard they changed the ending, but after experiencing it, I can see the ending works well for the things they probably wanted to do with this game and I am actually pretty excited. The characters are more fleshed out and just feels more alive (as they should).

    Controlling the main    The most fun experience I've had in playing SE game for a long time. Came in a bit worried since I heard they changed the ending, but after experiencing it, I can see the ending works well for the things they probably wanted to do with this game and I am actually pretty excited. The characters are more fleshed out and just feels more alive (as they should).

    Controlling the main characters into the cities, areas, etc never feels boring and the dialogues/lines you get from interacting with the NPC is one of the strongest aspects of this game imo. The combat is more toward action, but tbh it works very well. The way they design the music and graphics as well as the map, make the game very immersive and the level of details they put into this game just blows me away.

    Very solid game and one of strong contender for GOTY 2020.    … Expand
  61. mike4156
    May 1, 2020
    7
    It's a 7 out of 10 game for sure. its what you expect now days from a video game, mostly graphics and adding in things to remakes that don't make sense (like re3)
  62. Mohamameer
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Not a faithful remake. Enjoyable ride with annoying filler between main story quests. Ending is bad and leaves future parts for uncertainty.
  63. Hmody10087
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Really amazing game at first when i start playing the game i think it is not good but after the ending and the amazing music i change my mind the only think i hate about the game is it have a lot of cutscenes
  64. Hell_son
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Everything is done to make a maximum of money using FF7's past notoriety. Too much talking, excessively caricatured characters, theatrical scenes, corridors and narrow corridors to artificially extend the life of the game to the point of nausea ! All is all is mixed, twisted. It's a huge smokescreen that can only impress shallow people. Even the story of a Call of Duty is better done.Everything is done to make a maximum of money using FF7's past notoriety. Too much talking, excessively caricatured characters, theatrical scenes, corridors and narrow corridors to artificially extend the life of the game to the point of nausea ! All is all is mixed, twisted. It's a huge smokescreen that can only impress shallow people. Even the story of a Call of Duty is better done.

    The truth is that SquareEnix can afford to do sh*t because Final Fantasy 7 was a masterpiece. Some of us deny that truth.

    I redid FF7 at least 6 times. Each time I enjoyed reading all the dialogues. In FF7R, I skipped the dialogues several times, just in the first run ! Among of those who gave a 10/10, how many will do this game again and watching all the cutscenes ?    … Expand
  65. tembane
    May 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games in this generation. Characters are given more screen time and as a result they become more relatable. Love the gameplay as well. The level design and map/corridors can be annoying, but it doesn't really ruin the my enjoyment. Love the soundtrack and the timing of each ost is perfect. Square Enix has bretahe a new life into the FF franchise again
  66. 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
  67. Everest4
    May 1, 2020
    0
    How can someone be a fan of the original FF7 and put a 10/10 for FF7R ?
    FF7 was ugly even in 1997, the combat system was rudimentary. But the soundtrack, the story, and the charisma of the characters was monumental. FF7R is the exact opposite of that, really beautiful but soulless,
    I can't believe there are so players who enjoy this game. I think a lot of people here are just fake    How can someone be a fan of the original FF7 and put a 10/10 for FF7R ?
    FF7 was ugly even in 1997, the combat system was rudimentary. But the soundtrack, the story, and the charisma of the characters was monumental. FF7R is the exact opposite of that, really beautiful but soulless,

    I can't believe there are so players who enjoy this game. I think a lot of people here are just fake people paid to keep the score above a certain level. If you agree, dont hesitate to create your own review !    … Expand
  68. AlexanderN21
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Increible reimaginación del clásico de 1997 que revolucionó el mundo de los jrpg. Ahora agregando nuevos matices que enriquecen el mundo y dan sentido a ciertos huecos argumentales que podíamos encontrarnos en el original. Un sistema de combate refrescante, bien elaborado y respetando las raíces del original.
  69. Archibald23
    May 1, 2020
    5
    IM SUCH A BIG FAN OF FF7-8-9-10...
    How can i say - this is just a mirage - a nice mirage - you approach your hand and... and you see nothing... i hanged on at chapter 17.... cant go on... sorry but i tried! The lack of depth.... so few invocation and half of the invocation are jokes... the shops are sooooooo empty!!! what a joke... Where is the time you see a weapon you cannot afford    IM SUCH A BIG FAN OF FF7-8-9-10...
    How can i say - this is just a mirage - a nice mirage - you approach your hand and... and you see nothing... i hanged on at chapter 17.... cant go on... sorry but i tried! The lack of depth.... so few invocation and half of the invocation are jokes... the shops are sooooooo empty!!! what a joke... Where is the time you see a weapon you cannot afford (ginving you the goal to farm until you can afford to buy it.... collecting music (lol)... toooo much bla bla bla - secondary jokes quest (kill me please).
    The comparison with the original may be... but sorry to me this game deserve a 10/20 - they dont stole your money but they give you something so flat (if you believe this is deep - this is just an illusion - play the original pn switch for example and you will see......)
    Peace to all!
    .......and DAMN!!!! Where is the cardgame or the blitzball !!! ah i forget the is the dart.......     … Expand
  70. monstrers
    May 1, 2020
    1
    50% of dialogues that make you uncomfortable (Japanese behaviour on caucasian models) with spoils ... 40% of corridors, 10% of gameplay. So 90% of sh*t.
  71. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Honestly, it's the best remake they could have done.
    I have no complaints about the children's aspect of the characters and their reflections on life, it is a final fantasy for the love of god. I also have no complaints about the modifications they have made to the original, it seems to me that they give a fresh air to the game and, for those of us who have already played the original, it    Honestly, it's the best remake they could have done.
    I have no complaints about the children's aspect of the characters and their reflections on life, it is a final fantasy for the love of god. I also have no complaints about the modifications they have made to the original, it seems to me that they give a fresh air to the game and, for those of us who have already played the original, it is a way to keep us hooked to see what will happen in the following parts .
    This game, at least in its first part, is impressive in all its aspects. Addictive and dinamic combat, much more entertaining than turn-based combat (combat system in which I think everything is already being invented), retouched soundtrack of the original 10/10 with new themes, an artistic and visual section of scandal with a fantastic design of characters (both main and new minor), impressive dubbing and a story worthy of one of the best final fantasy of all time. In short, a square enix masterpiece. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  72. Jonesboom1
    May 1, 2020
    10
    FF7R was such a fun game to play, when I was playing it I didn’t want to put it down. When I wasn’t playing it, I was thinking about playing it again.
  73. Disapointedx
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Since FF9, since Squaresoft and Enix become SquareEnix, since that day Final Fantasy is dead ! I was hoping FF7 be spared by Enix because it's a remake but no. Enix's incompetence has imposed again ! Bye-bye Final Fantasy, I know now that it's definitely over.
  74. Takfloyd
    May 1, 2020
    9
    A great re-imagining of a classic, which captures the feel of the original - especially its memorable characters - while revolutionizing the combat gameplay and expanding on the story. It's a success in nearly every way, with the only flaws being occasional content padding and a couple of questionable story decisions where it feels like the writers are afraid to go all in on certain tragicA great re-imagining of a classic, which captures the feel of the original - especially its memorable characters - while revolutionizing the combat gameplay and expanding on the story. It's a success in nearly every way, with the only flaws being occasional content padding and a couple of questionable story decisions where it feels like the writers are afraid to go all in on certain tragic or intense moments. Let's hope Part 2 is just as good, maybe even better!… Expand
  75. KolonelT
    May 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the original I must say that I am truely amazed by what they have made out of this game. The action is great, love the visuals and fantastic to play with the familiar crew again. To be honest, I was worried most about the ending. Having seen people hate the game for it. Not 100% sure yet, but I do believe that it actually makes sense that they take a slightly different direction. Although I loved the mystery surrounding Sephiroth in the original, I still feel the journey ahead in the next games should offer the potential for a great story to unfold. Let’s hope they don’t disappoint. I have good hopes!… Expand
  76. Okguy
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Poorly made cash grab, that's really all their is to say about it. I know some people think nothing will Cloud in it can be bad, but those people also like smash for the Wii U
  77. WilliamWesker
    May 1, 2020
    0
    **** game was straight up hot garbage. And Wtf was they trying to do at the end? Not to mention all it was a 100% linear hand holding FF13 reskin, with a partial story that made 0% sense. By just throwing in a few retarded "quests", aka go fetch's that for me, with obvious "crawl" spaces and slow downs to hide loading and add another pointless hour of gameplay. I even did 100% in less than**** game was straight up hot garbage. And Wtf was they trying to do at the end? Not to mention all it was a 100% linear hand holding FF13 reskin, with a partial story that made 0% sense. By just throwing in a few retarded "quests", aka go fetch's that for me, with obvious "crawl" spaces and slow downs to hide loading and add another pointless hour of gameplay. I even did 100% in less than 30h and ended up being one very disappointed gamer. Not even any replay value and i have replayed og FF7 multiple times on almost every system its made for.
    5 years for this trash, really? So, what's next?? Wait for another 5 years, for Part 2.. "The Walk to Junon". Then wait for another 5 years, for Part 3.. "The Golden Saucer", and so on......
    If they wanted to make Part 1 Midgar only, it should of been a fully open world with a **** ton to do, not this hot garbage of a mess. Graphics do not make the game, you lazy SQUARE GRAVE ROBBERS! Games need content.. more than useless filler and a pretty cinematic shell skin!!    … Expand
  78. SirFortinbras
    May 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghosts? No thanks.

    An unnecessary addition to the storyline that actively goes out of its way to infest the rest of the narrative, and because of the total lack of payoff (and childish sequence of final battles), it just spoils the rest of the game retroactively as well.    … Expand
  79. SirSoil
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an excellent action JRPG adventure game, with well made chapters and somewhat good story telling. The games story is for the most part good, so are the characters they are expressive and interesting, however same cannot be said about the ending which is the worst thing about this game. But I’m happy to report that the combat is almost perfect! It’s alwaysFinal Fantasy 7 Remake is an excellent action JRPG adventure game, with well made chapters and somewhat good story telling. The games story is for the most part good, so are the characters they are expressive and interesting, however same cannot be said about the ending which is the worst thing about this game. But I’m happy to report that the combat is almost perfect! It’s always engaging and intense so are most of the enemies and all the bosses are a blast to fight. There is a total of 18 chapters and most of them are very well made, there are some that need improvements like some of the boring side quests but even so there is fun to be had. But most importantly supporting all these aspects that I have mentioned is the soundtrack, it’s a perfectly polished soundtrack with amazing tunes that tense up the action hard! Final Fantasy 7 Remake really doesn’t feel like a remake which isn’t a bad thing at all, it’s 20-30 hour thriller with great chapters to enjoy an amazing combat system and an overall decent Story, this game sure will surprise many with its unique aspects and perfect soundtrack. (4/5 Amazing) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  80. iBeeWee
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Truly amazing! Stayed true to the original whilst still making it feel very fresh. The characters are so well made and more personal than the originals. A remake done right!
  81. sabaothkelly
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Most people that are hyped because of this Reboot or Reimagination, obviously haven't even played its original version, which is still one of the greatest and most fun games ever. But now Square Enix is ​​just milking it's success, because they have nothing going for them anymore. Final Fantasy 15 was pure garbage, and Square Enix is ​​obviously desperate after that failure of a game.Most people that are hyped because of this Reboot or Reimagination, obviously haven't even played its original version, which is still one of the greatest and most fun games ever. But now Square Enix is ​​just milking it's success, because they have nothing going for them anymore. Final Fantasy 15 was pure garbage, and Square Enix is ​​obviously desperate after that failure of a game.

    So now they make a ridiculous hack and slash simulator, just for a quick cash grab, with a combat system so dull and flat that makes it nothing more than smash those buttons kind of game. What happened to the turn based combat system, in which one even had to use tactics to survive in it? The players can even literary destroy the first duo of Shinra Security Guards with a single slash of the Buster Sword, and yes, I know there is a Hard difficulty which has to be unlocked, but that should be selectable from the start, since that the fact that you have to unlockit is a very CHEAP idea, and without forgetting the fact that there have been mods for years, which increase the difficulty of the original game too!

    What a **** show Final Fantasy has become. I still love going back and playing FF 01-10, but now they just dumped everything down and ruined their own franchise, and of its bests and more successful titles ever. THIS IS SO SAD...........    … Expand
  82. Wallisson
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Um espetáculo, trazendo um clássico nos dias atuais com inovações que são completamente bem vindas e o melhor mantendo a fidelidade e o seu charme ao clássico, um dos melhores games dessa geração sem dúvidas
  83. Votax
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I a fan of the original game. I played it when it first came out in 1997 and i was amazed. The game became my religion. There where rumors when the PS2 came out of remake of the game with better graffics, and I have been waiting for that remake to this day. So yes I will indeed happily score this game with nostalgia goggles on. This is the game that NEDDED a remake and now it is here.
  84. MinionX
    May 1, 2020
    0
    Final Fantasy 7: Remake is the perfect example of when too much FILLER becomes basically a LORE killer!
    This game is even laughable focused on a generic KINGDOM HEARTS kind of way & I'm not just talking about gameplay.., which is also one of its biggest problems, apart from the fact that for the most of it.. has intermediate sections, in which one has absolutely nothing to do, aside from    Final Fantasy 7: Remake is the perfect example of when too much FILLER becomes basically a LORE killer!
    This game is even laughable focused on a generic KINGDOM HEARTS kind of way & I'm not just talking about gameplay.., which is also one of its biggest problems, apart from the fact that for the most of it.. has intermediate sections, in which one has absolutely nothing to do, aside from side-quests, which have no relevance in the plot of the movie, I mean, game, & that makes it simply ¡¡-BORING-!!    … Expand
  85. Shippuden64
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an apsolutly beatiful game, probably the best in the generation. The combat system is awsome and every fight feels difrent. The story is (mostly) epic and really engeiging. The only problems I have with the game is that the textures need some time to load and that the side quests are crap. Oh yeah spoiler alert, I'm now gonna talk about the ending. I'm actually new to the final fantasy searese and this is my first one. So I haven't played tge og ff7. Near the end of the game I was just confused. Like wtf is Sepheroth doing, is he real or notn, wtf is he trying to do, what is his motivation. Who is this black haired anime boy? What is he doing with Cloud? How can Arith sense him because it is basiclly implited that this is a flashback. I have so many questions and I'm playing the original now. Hope that it anwsers my questions.… Expand
  86. caseman2012
    May 1, 2020
    10
    This game was everything I was hoping it was going to be. It brought joy, sadness, fear and anger but also delivered on the fun. It was not without minor flaws. Some sidequests felt tedious, some monster fights felt like button mashing madness, and some textures were blurred. I would still argue that this part is better than the original part it was based on due to the level of detailThis game was everything I was hoping it was going to be. It brought joy, sadness, fear and anger but also delivered on the fun. It was not without minor flaws. Some sidequests felt tedious, some monster fights felt like button mashing madness, and some textures were blurred. I would still argue that this part is better than the original part it was based on due to the level of detail placed into the world and characters. The ending has some people upset and I can understand that but for me it created excitement to see what happens next. Not sure I wanted to pay 160 dollars plus (all parts) for the exact same game again.… Expand
  87. Pedman
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Could not be more happier with the game, as hardcore FF fan from the era with FF6 I must say I haven’t played a better RPG for many, many years!

    It would have got a 10 from me if it not was episode based.
  88. EatYoga
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the original game, all I can say is that the gameplay of remake feels more like an action spin-off, but a good one. The battle system is different and challenging and exciting, but it gives a very different feel for the game. Instead of feeling like a force getting stronger and stronger to the point where you're unmatched and need to seek out ever more powerful monsters. WhereAs a fan of the original game, all I can say is that the gameplay of remake feels more like an action spin-off, but a good one. The battle system is different and challenging and exciting, but it gives a very different feel for the game. Instead of feeling like a force getting stronger and stronger to the point where you're unmatched and need to seek out ever more powerful monsters. Where with every battle you get a chance to marvel at the grandiose magic effects and summons you cast. Remake makes you feel more like you're just getting by, always pushed to the limits enemy after enemy, and you'll spend most your time looking at the health bars, ATB gauges and small section of the battle trying to actively evade and block attacks.

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

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

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

    P.S.: I was hesitant at first with splitting the game up, but this new take on Midgar really sets up the story better in my opinion. As long as they do release the other parts and don't go HalfLife on us I'll be happy.    … Expand
  89. tomasnin
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed it. One of the memorable game I've played in the last decade. I also dig the new ending, because it provide me with something different and I have a positive feeling toward the changes they've made toward the story. Music is also spectacular. There are so many details and care put into this game.
  90. atyaf
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Best game ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait for part 2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  91. Pale_Theme
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its clear that SE made this game for the fans of the original as I dont see any newcomers understanding the game or getting as much enjoyment from the fanservice and content as original fans. With this in mind, it baffles me that they put an ending that insults the legacy of the original and its fans.
    Imagine eating a cornetto, and then at the end of it, instead of the chocolate bit, its dog poo. People saying the ending doesnt ruin the game are unfortunately too into the hype and the beautifully rendered anime waifus to notice the many flaws this game has from a game play and story telling perspective.    … Expand
  92. OzzMx
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After so many years of waiting finally the remake happens, and is just another game, and a really good one.
    It has his strengths and weaknesses, but overall is a great and gorgeous experience with no lack of emotion in wich the mayor fault is not been the whole story we know.
    I feel all the game trough as it was an alternative universe from ps1 original one, and by the vibes of some cuts, this impression keeped till the end of the game.
    Final point I enjoyed it so much as a new game, a new vision, loved the battle system and hated, and I mean really hated the honey bee inn dance scene, but that doesn't took away any fun at all.    … Expand
  93. Ty_Tyler
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    this game is incredible but there are weird choices for the game like making it ps4 exclusive there was no point because no other game is like this except final fantasy 14. also (this is just opinion) when attacking you have to hold square down and it penalizes you for rapidly tapping it, for example with barret if you spam square he stops shooting after a second but if you hold it down hethis game is incredible but there are weird choices for the game like making it ps4 exclusive there was no point because no other game is like this except final fantasy 14. also (this is just opinion) when attacking you have to hold square down and it penalizes you for rapidly tapping it, for example with barret if you spam square he stops shooting after a second but if you hold it down he keeps shooting. but those are my only complaints, overall this game is 10/10 material but they made weird choices in some cases… Expand
  94. KayVen17
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Alleine der Soundtrack ist ein Meisterwerk. Ein wirklich FAST perfektes Spiel, ABER... es ist halt nicht das ganze Spiel. Mal schauen was bald kommt, wenn die Nachfolger in der Qualität kommen..
    Kann man sich wirklich auf etwas freuen.
  95. Mimigame
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII Remake is by far the most creative and bold video game remake I ever came across. In fact it is much more than a remake. On top of being a breathtaking recreation of the original classic, it also contains another layer that gives meaning and purpose to this project, making it both a remake and a new game at the same time. An artistic and unique idea that I have never seen before. The creativity and message in this really resonated with me and I am beyond excited and full of hope for what's to come.… Expand
  96. Flynner
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    This game was amazing! It’s obvious who the true FF7 original fans are from the comments and reviews. I’m honestly sad for those who didn’t enjoy it. If you don’t love the game, the original FF7 didn’t mean that much to you. This game is a love letter to the original. The way they put new spins on the original. Who wants to just play a remastered version? I’d rather have in-depth characterThis game was amazing! It’s obvious who the true FF7 original fans are from the comments and reviews. I’m honestly sad for those who didn’t enjoy it. If you don’t love the game, the original FF7 didn’t mean that much to you. This game is a love letter to the original. The way they put new spins on the original. Who wants to just play a remastered version? I’d rather have in-depth character backgrounds and not knowing where the story will lead. Also, I capped out at 70 hours. Most of these fools complaining never fought the final VR mission. The game was amazing!!… Expand
  97. Flamesof24
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Best PS4 game I ever played, the twists to the original make it even better and the best game of the FFVII series.
  98. Lifthrasil
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This will contain some spoilers. I have platinumed the game, and I had a blast doing so. It is so lovingly recreated. The linear original story fit this very well and the combat was great.

    I loved that they included things like the dress for Cloud and even made it possible to have different dresses depending on previous choices. They also had a homage to something so silly as the house as an enemy.

    There are however two things that keep it from being a 10/10 for me (it's still Game of the Year so far):

    - Chapter 17: Too long, too many bosses and a big part is kind of boring
    - Bosscutscenes that break your limit break. You should get your limit break back or mostly back

    These are the only two things that I can criticize on the game. Other than that I love the game and I can't wait to more of the story, although I probably have to wait a few more years for it    … Expand
  99. Juniorprice
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, apesar de alguns problemas de textura e ser em partes, poderia ter esperado um pouco mais para polir o jogo antes de lançar.
  100. JaytotheBizzle
    Apr 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am disappointed overall. Yes the graphics are great. The story is very close to the original. I had expectations as this game was incredible on the Playstation when it was originally released. I should have done a bit more research prior to ordering. I assumed FFVII Remake was going to be exactly that, a "Remake" of the original. It is not. Here comes the spoiler. One of the largest parts of the game was traveling around in the ship, looking for Chocobos and greens to breed and race. If you played the original then you know what I mean. I literally cried 1/2 a tear when the credits rolled after only 26 hours of gameplay. I immediately went to look to see if that was truly it and that is when I found out there were no Chocobos in the game other than looking at them and saving the 3 lost ones. So from someone who played the original and was really excited to play this. I wish I had not spent the money. Epic failure. If this is the first time you have played it, then yes it will be awesome but for those of us that know better, C'mon SQ Enix, you crushed my hopes and dreams.… Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 126
  3. Negative: 0 out of 126
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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