Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. Zenter
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    As someone who has been interested to play FF7 as I have heard so many good things about the original, I found this game really enjoyable and well made.

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

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

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

    The story is pretty good and intriguing to say at the least. There are so many buildup I hope will be paid off in the next installments. The ending is really confusing for a newcomer as well as fans of the original. But I kinda understand why they did it and It makes me really interested to play the original as well as seeing the difference direction they gonna take.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. Ultimagara
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Fantastic. I've been really impressed by how much of a risk Square took by modifying the game as they did. Instead of sticking to the beaten path, they risked upsetting their own fans by making some pretty noticeable changes to the game's pacing and content. The only glaring issue right now is texture quality. It appears to be a bug (richly detailed character models standing next to washedFantastic. I've been really impressed by how much of a risk Square took by modifying the game as they did. Instead of sticking to the beaten path, they risked upsetting their own fans by making some pretty noticeable changes to the game's pacing and content. The only glaring issue right now is texture quality. It appears to be a bug (richly detailed character models standing next to washed out boxes and doors), but in some sections, particularly the slums, it is incredibly distracting. Hopefully that'll be patched soon. Aside from that, there aren't many *bad* things to say. It suffers, to some extent, from "JRPG syndrome", and its side quests are just passable, but those are minor complaints, all things considered.… Expand
  4. savyannevzorov
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    I never played the original game, so this is a rookie 9. As a stand-alone project i think this game is stunning. I understand the feelings of FFVII that their expectations were different, but since i had no expectations at all i found myself playing one of the best games I've ever played on ps4 and generally. Also, one if thw finest jrpgs out tgere, alongside with persona 5
  5. SaintVulcan
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    Music,graphics and battle performance are all top level of the FF series,but they are so concentrate on the story.More freedom elements should be added in the game.
  6. Nimander
    May 27, 2020
    9
    The game is amazing, and could easily have been a 10/10. What drags it down is how the pacing is off because of the padding to eek out a full game from Midgard.

    I'll hold off on rating based on the story changes since we don't know where that is going, but they have a big challenge in front of them going forward. Change too little, and we can end up wondering why they even bothered with    The game is amazing, and could easily have been a 10/10. What drags it down is how the pacing is off because of the padding to eek out a full game from Midgard.

    I'll hold off on rating based on the story changes since we don't know where that is going, but they have a big challenge in front of them going forward. Change too little, and we can end up wondering why they even bothered with the new plot, change too much, and it can end up not being recognizable as FF7    … Expand
  7. lilbigplayer
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Can't express my hapiness playing this again with everything renewed. Even though there is some graphic issues like doors with poor quality or people poping on the screen out of the ground when you are running in the town (fixed with the ps5 version). It doesn't spoil the experience but could be solved. Looking forward to the last part.
  8. DengKevin
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    So far, I'm really enjoying the game. I've never played the og ff7, but only played FFX,FFXV, and Crisis Core

    Currently 20 hours in on Chapter 10, and the game is really fun Combat is really good with the materia system and ATB gauge. Music is pretty good. Story is good. Graphics are really good. I heard reviews of this game having padding as in like unnecessary **** but so far I    So far, I'm really enjoying the game. I've never played the og ff7, but only played FFX,FFXV, and Crisis Core

    Currently 20 hours in on Chapter 10, and the game is really fun

    Combat is really good with the materia system and ATB gauge. Music is pretty good. Story is good. Graphics are really good. I heard reviews of this game having padding as in like unnecessary **** but so far I don't have a problem with anything. I'm exploring as much as I can, doing all the side quests, and taking my time.

    Only complaint is my PS4 Pro is really loud when playing this game. Like unbearably loud and spitting out heat. It was like having the heater on.    … Expand
  9. TwoBe
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This wasn’t just a game, it was an adventure. This was a beautiful story told in an action and sometimes innocent way that makes you want to know more about the lives of the characters.

    Talking about the technicality of the game, I wasn't a fan of the game mechanics, it was clunky and awkward at times, I prefer something more fluid like Nier: Automata but in all it was ok. The graphics    This wasn’t just a game, it was an adventure. This was a beautiful story told in an action and sometimes innocent way that makes you want to know more about the lives of the characters.

    Talking about the technicality of the game, I wasn't a fan of the game mechanics, it was clunky and awkward at times, I prefer something more fluid like Nier: Automata but in all it was ok. The graphics were good but the music sucked, it sounded like a 30yo game I was expecting something with more quality like Nier but it was ok… The weapon rewarding system was satisfying, it makes you keep experimenting until you find your own style.

    Tifa’s elegant dress was... AMAZING, every time she appeared on screen my jaw was dropping, I thought Aerith’s dress was great but Tifa’s... was a delight to the eye.

    There was a dance scene that was funny but really weird, it felt like it didn't belong there, but besides that the game was a great experience. Definitely a top game to have a good time.    … Expand
  10. mirtaqir
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Tbh ... I was pretty worried when I heard they changed the ending. But after playing it and see the ending, I'm pretty satisfied with the direction of the story. It is risky for sure (and I'm sure Square Enix knows it too), but it opens up a new path for the game not only to be known as a remake of the original, but also a game of its own which re-defined the original. I can understand whyTbh ... I was pretty worried when I heard they changed the ending. But after playing it and see the ending, I'm pretty satisfied with the direction of the story. It is risky for sure (and I'm sure Square Enix knows it too), but it opens up a new path for the game not only to be known as a remake of the original, but also a game of its own which re-defined the original. I can understand why some are disappointed (probably scared) with the change they made, but I prefer it this way. I would rather see a new path rather than a 100% copy of the original story.… Expand
  11. Garlands
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Même s'il est un peu trop linéaire et avec des quêtes annexes fedex au possible , le système de combat fonctionne a merveille et la mise en scène défonce . Sans compter les nouvelles musiques bref que du bonheur !
  12. 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
  13. MortBoon
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    The hype is real.
    The Graphics are pretty amazing aside from more than a handful of texture resolution issues. As for the audio, the game probably has the best sound track of the year. VA is about as good as it gets. The game controls well enough that I don't mind that it is now an Action RPG. The Story is better than ever with all the additional details and more fleshed out characters.    The hype is real.
    The Graphics are pretty amazing aside from more than a handful of texture resolution issues. As for the audio, the game probably has the best sound track of the year. VA is about as good as it gets. The game controls well enough that I don't mind that it is now an Action RPG. The Story is better than ever with all the additional details and more fleshed out characters. My only serious complaint is that I want the full game, disc 2 was my favorite, but I am looking forward to see how they handle the rest of the remake in the future installments.
    Great month for Square between this and Trials of Mana.    … Expand
  14. toyken
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    Although I understand the disappointment toward the ending, I kinda understand why SE did that and tbh I'm interested how they gonna handle it. People who are self-proclaimed fans who aren't open to changes gonna be disappointed and that's fine. For me, I really enjoyed the game. It just feels more alive with all the different characters you met whom I felt more human than your usual gameAlthough I understand the disappointment toward the ending, I kinda understand why SE did that and tbh I'm interested how they gonna handle it. People who are self-proclaimed fans who aren't open to changes gonna be disappointed and that's fine. For me, I really enjoyed the game. It just feels more alive with all the different characters you met whom I felt more human than your usual game characters. There are some negatives such as the textures and camera movement, but those are just minors. Overall, square nailed this remake.… Expand
  15. Jimakos
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    I did not like the camera during combats. The rest were amazing... to the ones with negative reviews, please be a bit open minded...it is really a modern take with respect to the original. I am one of the hard-core fans and i really apreciate the outcome!
  16. 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.
  17. svonton
    Jan 9, 2022
    9
    i'm love Square Enix and games that they create, so Final Fantasy VII Remake is not an exception. Now i will tell why i think so. Firstly visual part of this game is awesome as cutscenes as gameplay one and that on old PlayStation 4 with no so cool hardware u know. what really amazed me that camera work and settings in cutscenes it doesn't look like ordinary game cutscenes it feel likei'm love Square Enix and games that they create, so Final Fantasy VII Remake is not an exception. Now i will tell why i think so. Firstly visual part of this game is awesome as cutscenes as gameplay one and that on old PlayStation 4 with no so cool hardware u know. what really amazed me that camera work and settings in cutscenes it doesn't look like ordinary game cutscenes it feel like real film or movie or whatever. and chapter 9 with honey bee moment it greatest thing that i ever saw in video games during all time im played video games (who played that definitely will agree with me =D). so lets dive into gameplay actually it's slasher with bullet time during this time you can give some commands to your crew (probably that genre has some name but it described it as i did) actually all your timeates have their own wepons and each wepons have different tree of skills and special ability (that you can learn while using this weapon and after it you can use this ability with another weapon). also you can add more skills by rainbow orbs that give some kind of magic to your character. another great thing of this game is sound and music is also great (but chapter 9 main theme is sucks as heck) music perfectly suits to all thing that you can see on your screen (one more time except chapter 9 =D i hate it =D). so the last part is a plot and yeah i don't get it =D at all =D probably the middle part of the game i can say that i understand but first 2 chapters and last 2 it only brings me buch of questions like: "who this people?", "why thei do that thing?", "when it hepen?" and moreever. but actually i cant say that plot is bad in this game probably it's just me maybe i was concentrated on plot while playing or something else. So in conclusion will i recommend this game ? and answer is yes (probably i recommend all games of Square Enix =D) if you looking for something with interesting plot/gameplay/sound/characters that game is your choice.… Expand
  18. Naoshi
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    The original was a favourite game of mine, it was my first jrpg growing up and always held a special place in my heart. I was both excited and nervous about the remake but I'm happy to say it's excellent.
    The music gave me goosebumps and it was nice to hear new mixes of the classics we've known for years.
    My only issues were the npc mouth movements on non main line npc's weren't great    The original was a favourite game of mine, it was my first jrpg growing up and always held a special place in my heart. I was both excited and nervous about the remake but I'm happy to say it's excellent.
    The music gave me goosebumps and it was nice to hear new mixes of the classics we've known for years.
    My only issues were the npc mouth movements on non main line npc's weren't great and the texture loadins were distracting at times    … Expand
  19. yaqubian
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    When I had dreamt of a FF7 remake, this is mostly it, at least for part 1. The gameplay is amazing, the visuals, backgrounds and characters are amazing, and the story is mostly amazing, all that to me is a 9 out of 10, but I have some gripes with the game...

    Major gripes: - Changes to the already perfect music, with the new renditions often being in different styles with parts removed    When I had dreamt of a FF7 remake, this is mostly it, at least for part 1. The gameplay is amazing, the visuals, backgrounds and characters are amazing, and the story is mostly amazing, all that to me is a 9 out of 10, but I have some gripes with the game...

    Major gripes:
    - Changes to the already perfect music, with the new renditions often being in different styles with parts removed and added that just don't sound nearly as good, nor do they fit, and anytime I heard the beginning of one of the classic songs, I would get pissed shortly after because of the changes made in it. There are some exceptions, but at least let me choose between the old song renditions and the remake renditions, with any new songs added still in both modes.

    -Time/whisper story aspect, I won't go into further detail so I don't spoil, but this isn't Kingdom Hearts, don't make it like Kingdom Hearts...

    Minor Gripes:
    - Sephiroth is less menacing because of the changes

    - English voices don't fit most characters, nor do I think they were acted well (sorry, some needed better direction), but I switched to Japanese and that solved all problems

    - Farming experience is way too easy at chapter 9+, too much of a breeze and we're only on part 1

    - Lots of open areas, and areas added, but lack of treasure, I'm mostly talking before chapter 9, and I'm not asking for insane rewards, or anything I just want to feel rewarded for exploring, not walk several minutes off the path only to get nothing, FF7 felt much better with that

    I did list a lot of gripes, but everything else really did make up for it, the combat and boss fights especially, and there is honestly no way to accurately express how much the original FF7 has impacted my life, its such a perfect experience and this remake hits very, very close, with some parts being even better and just being able to play Cloud in this way is a dream come true, so thank you, I greatly look forward to the rest if I'm still alive that is (3-6 yrs is a long time, also please remake FF8 after :))    … Expand
  20. simopoz
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Sicuramente oltre ogni aspettativa. Grafica e regia fantastiche senza ombra di dubbio. Sistema di combattimento rivisto in chiave moderna che funziona molto molto bene. Uniche pecche qualche texture di bassa qualità e soprattutto la telecamera durante gli scontri che non sempre è precisissima. Gli do 9 ma 9,5 sarebbe più corretto.
  21. FuriousAegon
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an amazing experience!
    Very good game,i really enjoyed the plot and gameplay in my opinion there magnificient!The Soundtrack is cool rearrangement of original ff7 ost,and ive gotta admit very detalied combat system and skills system.
    But theres 2 small conses,in my personal opinion:
    -Side Quests are boring and monotonous,but some of te quests are really cool.
    -And for me there few boring bossfights like fight with Hell House,Arsenal and Scorpion Sentinel for me this fights are monotonous and disgustingly long.But fights with Reno,Rude,Rufus,Sephiroth,Airbuster,these fights are Perfect.
    9/10    … Expand
  22. Jyrodce13
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    I love it. Definitely worth every penny. The atmosphere, characters, world building and pacing are incredible!
  23. 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
  24. Shimmeywill
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    Great visuals and art. Combat is a good balance of flash and enough depth that it isn't button mashing. Great music. Dialogue and writing can be hit or miss although mostly it is miss, although it doesn't stop the characters from being at least likable.
  25. 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.
  26. Geardroid
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    It's definitely a good starting chapter, fills in more of the characters backgrounds. Hopefully will get them sooner rather than later
  27. Thaksin
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Когда-то я посмотрел фильм Advent Children и мне понравился он, хотя я и не играл 7-ю часть этой серии, не довелось.
    Сейчас я смог познакомиться с серией и играть будто бы в тот самый фильм (подумать только я тогда лишь мечтал, играть в что-то с такой графикой как в мульте и пожалуйста, возможно даже лучше).    Когда-то я посмотрел фильм Advent Children и мне понравился он, хотя я и не играл 7-ю часть этой серии, не довелось.
    Сейчас я смог познакомиться с серией и играть будто бы в тот самый фильм (подумать только я тогда лишь мечтал, играть в что-то с такой графикой как в мульте и пожалуйста, возможно даже лучше).
  28. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    9
    No jugué al original ni al total de la saga. Jugué al 8, 10, 10-2, 12 y 15 así como los 3 Kingdom Hearts principales.

    En primer lugar destacar el sistema de batalla. Creo que es lo mejor del juego, una renovación inteligente y muy atractivo que logra el equilibrio entre lo antiguo y lo nuevo de forma muy inteligente y sugerente. Los gráficos son de 10, una pasada, tanto en gameplay    No jugué al original ni al total de la saga. Jugué al 8, 10, 10-2, 12 y 15 así como los 3 Kingdom Hearts principales.

    En primer lugar destacar el sistema de batalla. Creo que es lo mejor del juego, una renovación inteligente y muy atractivo que logra el equilibrio entre lo antiguo y lo nuevo de forma muy inteligente y sugerente.

    Los gráficos son de 10, una pasada, tanto en gameplay como en cinemática el juego luce espectacular.

    La historia aunque pierde fuelle en algún momento y parece ser que no respetó el total del clásico, creo que es interesante y para nuevos jugadores puede suponer una historia digna de más que un aprobado.

    Juzgando el juego como un juego nuevo es un 10, una obra maestra. Un videojuego muy recomendable a todos los amantes del género.    … Expand
  29. Moviemeck
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    Awesome game. Absolutely loved it. After completion I even went back to 15 (dont do that). Just buy it, you wont regret it
  30. JONTHECRITIC
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    I loved the game, it was visually amazing, the game chapters were extensive which helped to really establish the character development and the relationship between cloud and the party. The battle system was fluid, the music was nostalgic with a twist, the fights were challenging.The only few complaints i haveare that some of the dialogue is long, drawn out, and not skippable makingI loved the game, it was visually amazing, the game chapters were extensive which helped to really establish the character development and the relationship between cloud and the party. The battle system was fluid, the music was nostalgic with a twist, the fights were challenging.The only few complaints i haveare that some of the dialogue is long, drawn out, and not skippable making revisting chapters to collect whatever you missed tedious. There are some parts that are confusing but this is installment 1 of ??? So i figure that as the other installments come out things will make more sense.… Expand
  31. 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
  32. CSYBR
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Nostalgic, beautiful game, fantastic soundtrack that made me cry. There were some changes in the story but I think it is valid. I hope the continuation is better when this.
  33. AlphaBetaCritic
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    I got this game on ps plus and was pretty surprised by what i played. I haven't played the original (not all of it, i'm currently playing it to understand the remake a little more) game when i started playing the remake, so i started the game with 0 knowledge of final fantasy. However, the game does a good job explaining what is going on (most of the time). As soon as the whispers startedI got this game on ps plus and was pretty surprised by what i played. I haven't played the original (not all of it, i'm currently playing it to understand the remake a little more) game when i started playing the remake, so i started the game with 0 knowledge of final fantasy. However, the game does a good job explaining what is going on (most of the time). As soon as the whispers started to appear i was expecting an explanation but i didn't have one until the very ending. The story is very good, the characters are AMAZING and i love seeing them together. I like the character development of Cloud, he starts to care about things after a certain point in the game, and i like the contrast of his personality opposed to Jhessy, Aerith, Biggs, Wedge etc. I feel like their personalities influenced Cloud's throughout the game, specially Aerith's.
    The combat is the best combat system that i remember. It is very fun and strategic. Sometimes, i felt like i was playing an anime fight due to how the characters act and speak during these fights. The combat is a mix of turn based with hack and slash. You press square and triangle to slash enemies and when pressing x, the time slows down and a menu with options such as magic and items appears. And it's cool bcause they keep talking in their heads even after the time freezes which gives the battle this anime feeling. The combat is suuuper fun, seriously. Btw you can switch between characters during the battle, and trust me, you will need to.
    The A.I is ok i guess, the characters do a good job defending, but not that great when attacking the enemies. So when you expect to switch characters to see if they have enough atb to use, you will often see that they don't have, bcause you get atb by attacking the enemies.
    The map is beautiful, specially indoors, but when it comes to sector 5 it gets really weird. There are low quality textures everywhere in sector 5 slums, which is weird to see, coz your character is super high quality with tons of polygons (srsly, it looks like a cgi character) but when you come closer to a wall of sector 5, there is this big contrast of quality, its like you're playing on a ps2 stage. But as i said, that happens only in sector 5 as far as i remember.
    The music... man the music is a 10/10. My favorite is the one that plays in sector 5 when you're exploring the map.
    NOW WHAT BOTHERED ME:
    The sidequests are meh, like ok, but not great. I feel that what saves the side quests is the combat itself that is super fun. I'd say that the greatest side quest in this game is compared to the most mediocre in Yakuza 0, which to be fair, is the case of 90% of games nowadays.
    Another thing that bothered me was the overly anime way that the characters act. Sometimes feels unnatural, specially the anime grunting. I am used to anime, and it's ok if characters do that in Persona 5 for instance which is an anime game, but when you put this in a game where characters have human facial expressions it gets weird, specially the theatrical way Tifa moves sometimes, it's kinda cringy and childish. But this is a final fantasy thing after all, so its probably ok for the og fans.

    Aside from the anime thing and the lack of good side quests, everything else was good or phenomenal. The boss fights are I N S A N E, the main missions are hype and the bond that is built with the avalanche members is really something special. The cut scenes in this games feel like a reward, bcause they are so well made and the dialogues were made with so much attention and care. Indeed, i liked this game so much that i bought the original on steam and started playing it. I played the whole Midgar section of the original, and seriously, what a great job they did with this remake, bcause in the original, you don't get to know 20% of these characters and world lore (through the Midgar section) and that makes me even more hyped about the next games, cuz if they did all what they did only in Midgar, which tbh, is the my least favorite part of the og game so far, imagine what they are going to do when the game expands! I can't wait. I give it a 9, the game is incredible but there are things that bother me a little.    … Expand
  34. nikosen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Finished the game a couple a days ago and its still on my mind constantly. If you played the original back in the days, you need to understand that this is a *remake* and not a remaster. It expands on the FF7 lore and I can't wait for the next part to come out!
  35. AzraelBR
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Muito bom o jogo, gráficos e jogabilidade excelentes para a época, o fato de terem mudado um Pouco a história original achei excelente
  36. xXThePhantomXx
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FF7 was the first JRPG that I had played before Harvest Moon and etc. in 1990s. I have to say that I have alot of expectations to this remake version as I spent 100hrs in playing the original and replayed it over and over again. However, with new technology and graphics, this remake blew me away and made me fell in love with FF7 all over again. The transition between animation and action is so fluid and it doesn't feels boring at all.

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

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

    Hopefully there are updates for this current remake in the future for additional side quests and events. I look forward to it and the next episode. Let it be soon!    … Expand
  37. Yayuko
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy VII is a gorgeous remake of a classic jewel, the graphics and art design are awesome, the new combat system is simply perfection and the story is really well-written, I'd liked that it would have contained the full story of the original PS1 game, but still, is a great game.
    The only bad thing that came to my head is that the game suffers of bad textures, I mean, really bad    Final Fantasy VII is a gorgeous remake of a classic jewel, the graphics and art design are awesome, the new combat system is simply perfection and the story is really well-written, I'd liked that it would have contained the full story of the original PS1 game, but still, is a great game.
    The only bad thing that came to my head is that the game suffers of bad textures, I mean, really bad textures in several areas and npcs, It needs a patch for that urgently.
    For everything else, simply awesome, can't wait for the second part!    … Expand
  38. Rinom
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Combat is just fantastic.Amazing graphics tho there are some low texture quality and the gameplay is expansive.Having a blast
  39. zell64
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    I'm happy just like a kid at Christmas. Finished it already 3 times and got a Platinum trophy. Both gameplay and game energy bring joy, happiness, and warmth. Music is good, characters are cute but the technical side of the game sometimes not so well. Still 9/10!
  40. Syhlcam
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Découverte totale et j'ai accroché très rapidement, je connais très peu le scénario original, le nouveau scénario ma pas déçu. Le gameplay est vraiment sympa à prendre en main, réactif et tournée action avec pas mal de visuel. La visuelle globale du jeu est excellente, les cinématiques en jettent comme le doublage français. Les musiques restent un classique, toujours de haute qualité. LeDécouverte totale et j'ai accroché très rapidement, je connais très peu le scénario original, le nouveau scénario ma pas déçu. Le gameplay est vraiment sympa à prendre en main, réactif et tournée action avec pas mal de visuel. La visuelle globale du jeu est excellente, les cinématiques en jettent comme le doublage français. Les musiques restent un classique, toujours de haute qualité. Le seul défaut pour moi c'est les visuels en fond horrible pixellisé qu'on voit parfois, et qui sont mis en avant dans des plans de caméra.… Expand
  41. sawesome
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    What big brain level are you? Level 1-4
    Finish the game, watch some videos and play hard mode. You will see the game completely differently.
  42. anibalmota
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia muito boa, textura de alguns elementos parecem de baixa resolução. Mas no geral está de parabéns!!… Expand
  43. Galar
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos del catálogo de PS4, técnicamente poco se le puede reprochar , es casi todo perfecto , iluminación modelado de personajes principales y secundarios (algo peor los NPC) si que es cierto que las texturas son muy mejorables, pero algo para mi secundario .
    La banda sonora es de 10 , reorquestada del original . La narrativa cambia respecto a otros juegos más    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos del catálogo de PS4, técnicamente poco se le puede reprochar , es casi todo perfecto , iluminación modelado de personajes principales y secundarios (algo peor los NPC) si que es cierto que las texturas son muy mejorables, pero algo para mi secundario .
    La banda sonora es de 10 , reorquestada del original . La narrativa cambia respecto a otros juegos más actuales de la saga, y se acerca más a los estilos de FFX y XIIIestilo FFX . Combate muy dinámico pero que a su vez pausamos para seleccionar la acción requerida en cada momento, a día de hoy y bajo mi punto de vista es el mejor sistema de combate para este género, y que deberían acoplar otros títulos, incluídos occidentales, ojalá un The Witcher 4 así .
    El uso de misiones secundarias para el leveleo de los personajes , la evolución de personajes y la personalización de armas también me ha gustado .

    Como digo, uno de los mejores juegos de la generación y sin duda del catálogo de PS4.

    Mi nota : 9,5/10    … Expand
  44. Mentaelis
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    I'd like to start with the obvious. This is not a 1-1 re- imagination of the original: If you wanted that. You'll be sorely disappointed. Go in open minded and you might see it for what it is.

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

    First of all. The pros:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    -Too few side quests.

    Overall: It's about 8/9 out of 10 as a game of it's own that raises some nostalgia for the old players. Likely lower if your only hope was to see the VII completely remade with same story, same battle system and just remade visuals/cutscenes.    … Expand
  45. Kavr1el
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Square Enix took on a very difficult challenge with Final Fantasy VII Remake. It did so brilliantly, but not perfectly. I recommend the game whole-heartedly, though if you are a veteran that wants to play final fantasy VII as it was, play the ps1 title, not this one.

    Let's start with the objective cons, as they are few :
    1 :Textures,
    Some are blurry, some are pixelated. The door texture of Marle's buidling in sector seven, the plate textures, and some junk textures look like placeholders. Not worthy of a published game.
    2: Combat :
    The mp regen is very slow.
    Some attacks you can't block, some you can't dodge (dodge had no i-frames), some you can't possibly mitigate if you're in an animation, it feels like a guessing game, which rewards experience, but includes a bit of frustration. Lots of animation lock.

    As a subjective con, at times the game felt a bit too slow, in moments where you should feel pressured into going fast. It sort of ruins the momentum created by the story and pulls you out of it.

    Now onto the pros:
    It's a very solid game. Everything except some textures is beautiful and polished.
    The combat looks amazing and feels pretty good to play.
    The characters are even better than in the original, as their facial expressions and voice really help give them depth.

    Spoiler part starts now so don't keep reading if you don't want to be spoiled (though it's a minor spoil in my opinion)

    Right, here goes.

    The game is a remake, which means follows the core concept and core plot elements of the original but not to the letter. It's not a port, it's not a remaster, neither is it a reboot, too close to the original, it's a remake, as it says it is.

    The whole game felt good to play, but i wasn't surprised by anything. It felt prectictable, a bit boring maybe, though still very enjoyable. That was until the last chapters.
    The makers of this game had an idea in head all along. That one thing that was completly new and mysterious, was a hint all along.
    Maybe that specific traumatic event sparked this idea, but they decided to make changes feel possible.
    If changes are possible, then everything is not safe, predictable, and boring. It's exciting, it's full of possibilities, it's hopeful.

    I'm looking forward to the next one, maybe on the PS5 ?    … Expand
  46. Ruffy97
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Es ist gut wird viel Wert auf Story gelegt. Für mich daher 9 Punkte, da der Spielablauf schon dadurch sich etwas gefühlt sich zieht
  47. DespairZz
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    Brilliant remake of legendary game.

    + Great mortal system
    + Wonderful plot
    + Best characters
    + Interesting hard mode

    - Just a part of story
    - Low graphic setting
    - Sometimes story may have some filler moments. Even full chapters sometimes

    I will await of continuous with pleasure. Totally recommended!
  48. Zinoxy
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Alright, first of all. I'm a new player to this game, I have not played the original, and the only Final Fantasy game I've completed 110% is FFX and I loved that game because it was turn based and not a mash buttons marathon. Which leads me into this by saying I had the oppertunity to play on classic mode which was really nice for me to get into the game. It's not exactly the same asAlright, first of all. I'm a new player to this game, I have not played the original, and the only Final Fantasy game I've completed 110% is FFX and I loved that game because it was turn based and not a mash buttons marathon. Which leads me into this by saying I had the oppertunity to play on classic mode which was really nice for me to get into the game. It's not exactly the same as turn-based where you can go get a beer, mid combat. No, here you get to promt in abilities by spending the ATB bars. I did this a while, then I switched to normal mode at chapter 4 because the game inspired me to play it more "Immersive". And I loved that too. Right now I'm playing on hard to try and get my platinum.

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

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

    With that said I can STRONGY recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played the original, and even those that hasn't played a lot of FF games, or JRPG's. Beacuse I hadn't either, and I love it!    … Expand
  49. Resunoit
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I’m not gonna give it a 10 because of the ending, so this is a 9. Great game.
  50. AndreyCloud
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Where to begin, great game overall. Great graphics and environment detail, amazing music in every area and moment, story is fun and captivating, great characters and designs. Play through is a bit slow and chill at the start, which I actually enjoyed, and later on is very linear and epic. The only reason it is not a perfect 10/10 is because I feel it was made a little too much in favor ofWhere to begin, great game overall. Great graphics and environment detail, amazing music in every area and moment, story is fun and captivating, great characters and designs. Play through is a bit slow and chill at the start, which I actually enjoyed, and later on is very linear and epic. The only reason it is not a perfect 10/10 is because I feel it was made a little too much in favor of those who played the original. The lore on things like Wutai, Sephiroth, Zack, and Jinova are not well explained for newcomers. Also the camera work is a little wonky with constantly switching lock-ons for simply adjusting the camera. Other than that you will love it.… Expand
  51. Debarret
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Well, I play it in April but now i wanna write the review :P it's an awesome remake to comeback FF7 in the actual and next gen consoles, a hybrid battle A-RPG with turn-based system really fun and satisfying. The story have a little changes but its really emotive.
    The only problem its the texture issues, i think that square publish so quickly the game, but well... I enjoyed a lot. FF7 its    Well, I play it in April but now i wanna write the review :P it's an awesome remake to comeback FF7 in the actual and next gen consoles, a hybrid battle A-RPG with turn-based system really fun and satisfying. The story have a little changes but its really emotive.
    The only problem its the texture issues, i think that square publish so quickly the game, but well... I enjoyed a lot. FF7 its my favourite all time game!

    PD: Sorry my English jajjaa    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. noglitcheandbug
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Great game! Too short!
    TOO SHORT AND the "blood scene" is not red!
    The gameplay is what FF13-3 should have been. It does seem like in hard difficulty mode, i have to use a cord or the game wont register certain buttons. PlayStation needs to make long cords for controllers. Camera Scould be better
  55. edugiru85
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    it's not perfect, but it's a very good remake, well at least the Midgar story it tells; let's see how Square evolves the rest of the great FF7 original story
  56. Suter
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This game is a solid 9. It’s not perfect but it’s up there. The game is a re-imagining, as if FFVII was never released until 2020. That’s how you have to think of this game. If you’re expecting the same thing as the original then you might be a bit upset. It’s unreasonable to expect that, so the sooner you remove that expectation, the sooner you’ll be able to see this game for what itThis game is a solid 9. It’s not perfect but it’s up there. The game is a re-imagining, as if FFVII was never released until 2020. That’s how you have to think of this game. If you’re expecting the same thing as the original then you might be a bit upset. It’s unreasonable to expect that, so the sooner you remove that expectation, the sooner you’ll be able to see this game for what it truly is - a well thought-out first installment in a series. The music is a perfect 10. The character development is a perfect 10. The immersion is a perfect 10. If you have ever wanted to feel what it’s like to be inside FFVII, then this is the game for you, because it’s the closest thing you can have. The only reason that I didn’t give this game a perfect 10 overall is because the battle controls take some getting used to; I give that a 6.5. At first, fighting is clunky, but you’ll get accustomed to it. Also the viewing angles can be a bit chaotic, but it’s not that bad. I can see why people give a 10 to this game, but there is absolutely no reason to give this game a 0. That score is asinine and unfair. Even Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for NES doesn’t deserve a 0 score. In all fairness, I think a score of 7 to 9.5 is a reasonable spectrum.… Expand
  57. Fty13
    May 12, 2023
    9
    Настоящая JRPG хороший сюжет, почти каждый персонаж яркий и запоминающийся, есть даже щепотка фан сервиса. Из минусов нет полноцнной поддержки мониторов 21:9, хотя есть фиксы от сообщества и местами плохая навигация.
  58. marcelmonterol
    May 15, 2020
    9
    Juegazo !!! Un verdadero masterpiece, muy buen uso de los recursos, una banda sonora excepcional juego del año hasta ahora fácil.
  59. Unraed87
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    More than just a fresh paint job. An amazing reimagining of the classic story. I enjoyed every second of the game. Made me want more at the end.
  60. marreBUS
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    Square Enix finally hit home in making a Final Fantasy game that feels like how we imagined Final Fantasy as kids.

    The story is great, but hardcore fans will not be happy. Square pays tribute to the old story and adds some new elements. Though some of the new elements might feel a bit confusing to a start, they do add some quality to the story and freshens it up. The pacing of the    Square Enix finally hit home in making a Final Fantasy game that feels like how we imagined Final Fantasy as kids.

    The story is great, but hardcore fans will not be happy.
    Square pays tribute to the old story and adds some new elements. Though some of the new elements might feel a bit confusing to a start, they do add some quality to the story and freshens it up. The pacing of the story is great as well, with some truly dramatic climaxes and more relaxed episodes. Square knows how to build the tension and when to release it to continously make the game interesting. However, for the hardcore fan, there might be some disappointments in the changes to the story.

    The characters are absolutely amazing and are spot on as modern interpretations.
    Barret, Tifa and Aerith are well built with great voice acting and character models, making every move feel authentic and real. Side characters are also fleshed out, giving more purpose to their parts of the story and the villains are well introduced and have great acts within the game. Cloud as the main protagonist is great and their remake of him in a modern body is excellent.

    The gameplay is what we've always wanted.
    Since Final Fantasy X, the FF series has changed gameplay and combat systems each iteration. Some for the better and some for the worse. However, FF7R nails the gameplay perfectly. The combat is crisp, elegant and hectic and is a perfect remake of the old turn-based combat. It truly feels like a Final Fantasy game and the abillity to take command of each character and their unique abillity is absolutely amazing. It's a new type of combat that I believe will be built upon, and stolen.

    However, other parts of the gameplay can be a bit lackluster. The side quests has for a long time been a weaker part of the FF-series and things like puzzles are more or less non-existent. More variety and challenges could have been added to spice up some of the longer pathways. Certain parts of the gameplay however are true fanservice acts from the old game and even though they might not be the best parts of the game, it's lovely that Square are brave enough to keep the goofy parts in for the fans.

    A Final Fantasy game is always beautiful - isn't it?
    Final Fantasy has always had cutting edge graphics and FF7R is not an outlier. The character models are incredibly detailed, Midgar is beautiful and the effects are mesmerizing during combat. However, there are some sloppy detailed textures and in certain scenarios the character models lack proper lip-syncing and are rendered quite badly. This is mostly during non-essential gameplay such as sidequesting, but I would still notice it each time. But during the most crucial cutscenes, as my girlfriend stated it; "this could be a badly made Disney-movie".

    Nobuo Uematsu is a genius - who knew? The music is, to no surprise, incredible. Remaking such classical tunes into orchestral masterpieces blended into the gameplay is fantastic. One of my biggest expectations for this game was the soundtrack, and that definetly lives up to the expectations.

    Overall it's an amazing game and Square is truly onto something huge here. FF7R might not be what the truest FF7 fans want with the changes to the story, but as an immense Final Fantasy fan that does not rate FF7 as the best, it's exactly what I wanted. It's a great mix of fan service and new thinking, and in my eyes a revolutionizing combat system. With the latest FF-games not being on-par with what Square previously have provided, Final Fantasy VII Remake truly shines and gives hope for amazing future games from Square.    … Expand
  61. Tonarestriga
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    While I’m not a fan of the ending the rest of the game is outstanding and I can not recommend this game enough to both newcomers of Final Fantasy or returning veterans.
  62. Mightylink
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    This is the best remake I've seen, it stays true to the original story, dialog, costumes and music, it just feels like a modern update to the original game and that's the way it should be, I love it! It's basically the same game in today's graphics with a new battle system, and some extra content added on top of it, the only downside is that its only part 1 to the full game so we'll haveThis is the best remake I've seen, it stays true to the original story, dialog, costumes and music, it just feels like a modern update to the original game and that's the way it should be, I love it! It's basically the same game in today's graphics with a new battle system, and some extra content added on top of it, the only downside is that its only part 1 to the full game so we'll have to wait for the rest later.… Expand
  63. derv69
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Pretty heckin great game. Visually amazing. Loving the world building. Thinking of the total built up that game will have until the ending and other various climaxes of the game is getting me pumped!
  64. Minish
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my first ever Final Fantasy game; I have since gone on to play FFX, FFX-2, FFXIV (ARR to SHB), FFVII, FFVI and BD. The character writing is exceptional, voice acting is astounding; the graphical quality is truly something to behold, and the soundtrack is an amazing adaptation - not replacement - of Uematsu's original masterworks; along with the amazing action-RPG combat, these are qualities in which FF7R-1 speaks for itself.
    I agree with FF7R-1's development team's answer to the philosophical nightmare of "remaking" art: we cannot make the same old machine with new cogs; rather, we should aspire to make an all-new machine with the old cogs. FF7R-1 is a damn good new machine.
    FF7R-1's largest failure, though, is it's side-quests, which - with the exception of one side-quest in Chapter 14 with a thrilling optional boss - all frankly suck. This is the area with by far the largest room for improvement.
    Also, maybe they could have made it more clear this was not the full game (series), and just the first part of it?    … Expand
  65. Zerathiel
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review would have been a 10 if the ending didn't have to be explained via the previous compilations. I didn't mind the ending, but players would find themselves suddenly thrust into a story change that requires you to play FF7 original, Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus and watch Advent Children to make any sense of.

    What I can say about this game though: CHARACTERS - the    This review would have been a 10 if the ending didn't have to be explained via the previous compilations. I didn't mind the ending, but players would find themselves suddenly thrust into a story change that requires you to play FF7 original, Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus and watch Advent Children to make any sense of.

    What I can say about this game though:

    CHARACTERS - the characters have been fleshed out far beyond my expectation and for the first time I enjoyed actually playing Tifa and Barrett (characters that I never used in the original FF7) and how they bounce off each other and have different personality quirks. Aeriths personality has been significantly developed and hearkens to the FF7 Japanese Version of Aerith, which is this fun, bubbly, confident and caring young woman.

    MUSIC - The music is mind blowing, emotional and beautiful. When I heard Nobuo Uematsu was coming back to work on this game I knew we were in for a treat. Not only does the soundtrack inspire the feeling from the original score, brought into the 21st century, but the mixing of the music within the game from exploration to battle is flawless.

    SCENERY - You feel like you are living and breathing in Midgar and the remake is incredibly faithful to the original, just built upon even further. There are some issues with graphics that look a bit shoddy, i.e. when you look down at the slums from atop the Midgar plate, and the VERY detailed characters can often look strange against the barely textured walls and props. Also a weird note aside, but I don't like that when the character runs through scenery, objects bounce off them like nothing; for example Cloud when running through Sector 7 can send steel girders flying, which slightly ruins immersion.

    BATTLE SYSTEM - The blend of ATB and button controls to dodge and switch between characters is fun, refreshing and exhilarating. The battles in this game made me sweat, not only do you have to think strategically about your next moves, but you have to execute them well too, by making sure your button presses, timing and positioning are in sync. I cannot wait for the WEAPON Battles....

    All in all, I was so worried about the FF7 Remake, I don't know how they could top the original, but so far to my delight they have. This is game is legendary.    … Expand
  66. Fletchr
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    Below was my original review, and after playing through Intergrade I have changed it to a 9/10 - I am very excited to see what happens in the future installments. At the time of writing this, I was upset that the game was diverging from the story I loved. Now I am very excited to see where it goes.

    ----- Loved this game until I started to realize what the 'whispers' actually    Below was my original review, and after playing through Intergrade I have changed it to a 9/10 - I am very excited to see what happens in the future installments. At the time of writing this, I was upset that the game was diverging from the story I loved. Now I am very excited to see where it goes.

    -----

    Loved this game until I started to realize what the 'whispers' actually represent and saw the ending. This is not a remake. It is a Re-imagining. A Retcon. Nothing more than a way to disregard the original story and insert some Kingdom Hearts-esque garbage into the universe right in the final moments. Such a damn shame. I just cannot fathom why Square would allow this. Fair enough they wanted to make it fresh but the ending itself literally makes the events of the game pointless, classic Rian Johnson-type subversion. Make the player think it's following the same story, with little extras that don't impact too much, but oh wait it seems these little extras are trying to stop the original story from being changed.. last scene.. oh.

    It's almost as if the 'Plot Armor Ghosts' are Squares representation of all the hardcore purists that wanted what they were made to believe they were getting. A massive slap in the face.

    The game itself is a marvelous technical achievement, the amount of detail in Midgar is staggering. I wouldn't call it an amazing RPG in terms of things to do, but at least they respected the source material right until it starts to unravel. My main criticisms with the game are that the camera can be awful at times, especially when using lock on. The combat is great unless you're in a tight space. There are very few combinations of gear/materia that are actually worth using in the endgame. Some of the backdrops in the latter 3rd of the game are very low quality, almost like awful Jpeg's. Some areas of the game take too long and can become a bit tedious.

    I was ready to give this game a 9/10, even with the issues it has, until I saw the ending. I am afraid but also a bit excited of what this all represents for the future installments in this 'remake'.

    If you read this far without voting down, congrats. This wasn't what I was expecting, and after a couple of days of processing what I've seen, I am quietly excited about what it means for the future. I am sad that the story of FFVII may not be retold exactly, but at least we always have the old game to play if we want to. The only thing I ask, is that Nomura doesn't go too far with his changes. What he did in this installment was far enough.    … Expand
  67. newjks
    May 12, 2023
    9
    Best FF since FF7,8,9,10 the remake nailed almost everything with expanding character story and development in advent children style, and faithfully recreate them, there are some issue like some generic fetch quest on chapter 3, other chapter's quest was ok many of them are originally included in story just now become optional quest, and some new music was not great compared to original,Best FF since FF7,8,9,10 the remake nailed almost everything with expanding character story and development in advent children style, and faithfully recreate them, there are some issue like some generic fetch quest on chapter 3, other chapter's quest was ok many of them are originally included in story just now become optional quest, and some new music was not great compared to original, thankfully they almost included all music from the original.
    The last big complaint i have is the last chapter which i think was not needed, Overall this game reminded me why i fell in love with FF when i was a kid.    … Expand
  68. Hmcs_Halifax
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    A great rendition of the original game with a few story elements changed. I am overall happy with how this was handled and can't wait for the next entry. Thank you Square Enix for this long awaited return to FF VII
  69. xaviar_nl
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    A thoroughly enjoyable game (and my first FF game), with very likeable characters (especially Barrett :-)). I was worried the mechanics of the game might be rather complicated, but in the end everything is actually very straightforward.

    My only minor complaints would be the battles with "certain characters" that you do not get to kill, and keep coming back (which I'm sure is neccesary    A thoroughly enjoyable game (and my first FF game), with very likeable characters (especially Barrett :-)). I was worried the mechanics of the game might be rather complicated, but in the end everything is actually very straightforward.

    My only minor complaints would be the battles with "certain characters" that you do not get to kill, and keep coming back (which I'm sure is neccesary for the story line of the entire franchise, but it felt unsatisfying to me). And the endless little moments of "are they going to say what they feel about eachother" and then not saying it (but that is probably just a very japanesy thing to do...).    … Expand
  70. Vicente04
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Un gran remake fiel original y que lo mejora en jugabilidad, gráficos y sonido. Unos de los mejores juegos del año
  71. Luk44s
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    My first game in Final Fantasy franchise and definitely not last! I was amazed by how beautifully the game looks, including in-game cutscenes with smooth transitions into gameplay. Same goes for level design. Can't wait for the continuation!
  72. MonkdemMan
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    This game is brilliant and a great remake of one of the greatest games of all time. Anyone who leaves a 0 cant call themselves a fan of this or the original just people who love being angry This combat system is a good blend of the new with the old. Characters are acted beautifully and I think Jessie may be my new favourite. The sound track was remixed perfectly. Side quests are a bitThis game is brilliant and a great remake of one of the greatest games of all time. Anyone who leaves a 0 cant call themselves a fan of this or the original just people who love being angry This combat system is a good blend of the new with the old. Characters are acted beautifully and I think Jessie may be my new favourite. The sound track was remixed perfectly. Side quests are a bit dry and the walking through gaps are the only down sides to this otherwise instant classic along side the original… Expand
  73. Lucion
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    First of to adress all the 0 Scores. I informed myself beforehand si did know that this was going to be midgar only, i did know it wasnt ff7 with polished graphics and i had no lags or input delays or whatever people are complaining about.

    The story and world gets alot of love, so do the characters. The overall changes feel well made and i went from fanboying to fangirling within the    First of to adress all the 0 Scores. I informed myself beforehand si did know that this was going to be midgar only, i did know it wasnt ff7 with polished graphics and i had no lags or input delays or whatever people are complaining about.

    The story and world gets alot of love, so do the characters. The overall changes feel well made and i went from fanboying to fangirling within the first 10 hours of play, i love it. The game is somewhat difficult but absolutely doable with a little focus (even after a very long session)

    Only point deduction is for the many awkward "walk slow" moments. I dont mind the panorama moments, i enjoy them but i dont like being stalled en routes ive already traversed 20 times. This and some other minor things that i feel are clunkier then they need be.

    Edit: I just finished the game in 36 hours, i did most of the quests but not all, i didnt play it in hard mode so there is more content.

    The ending has me conflicted like many others but instead of saying its a bad game because they didnt do what i wanted, i will accept a good game as a good game and wait for the next.    … Expand
  74. DemonoidAngel
    May 21, 2020
    9
    What can be said about this one that hasn't already been said? Long time fans of the hit action RPG will certainly find this a thrill ride down nostalgia lane with a slap to the face of breathtaking visuals, and sound design, especially when it comes to the re-imagined soundtrack. New comers may not be hit with the same feeling however, they'll be blown away by the same factors for sure,What can be said about this one that hasn't already been said? Long time fans of the hit action RPG will certainly find this a thrill ride down nostalgia lane with a slap to the face of breathtaking visuals, and sound design, especially when it comes to the re-imagined soundtrack. New comers may not be hit with the same feeling however, they'll be blown away by the same factors for sure, but may feel a bit underwhelmed by the basic combat system, sub-par level design which lacks an open world, and mediocre side quests. The story remains, of course, true to the original, but there are a few new twists that will leave new comers wanting more, and call into question what fans already know, leaving a lot of intrigue for both of those people. This, along with the voice casts near-flawless depictions of the characters will have you wanting more long after it's over.

    I want to take a minute to regard the soundtrack further, the new re-imagining of these classics will leave you astounded. Whether it be, "Let the Battles begin!" "Those who Fight" "Crazy Motorcycle Chase" or even one other track which I won't spoil. The original artist and his team have truly outdone themselves.

    As a long time fan of the orginal, I will give this game a 9/10. As a critic, I can see the small areas where the REMAKE falls just a tad bit short. If I was more of a critic, I would give it a 7 or 8. However, despite that fact, I find it incredibly confusing and unbelievable that some supposed "fans" of the original game give this a 0/10, it's darn near criminal, this is a fantastic game that will leave anyone who plays it breathless, and wanting more.

    As for negatives, again, the combat system is very simplistic mechanic wise, but the original was that way too. Aerial combat is specifically bothersome, as it doesn't allow for variety when aerial, the best bet at this point is to use one of the ranged characters, but it seems upsetting when the main character is known for being an agile warrior, even when airbourne. There are some texture issues here and there, but they're far and few between to notice, the only one that popped out for me was one of the metal doors. The weapon upgrade system can be a bit tedious, but manageable. Level design and pacing is a bit droll at times. It's really just "do the thing, then go here." Other than those few minor elements, no complaints. I can tell Square Enix put a lot of time and effort into this, and it does show.

    In conclusion, I would highly recommend this to anyone, gamer, or casual.    … Expand
  75. 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
  76. Kyljaiden
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Good:
    - great game, great story, great combat (but bad camera)

    Bad:
    - its too easy. would have liked hard difficulty to be available as starting option
    - low res textures everywhere once you see them. cant be unseen and almost feels like a bug. Its very weird seeing your high detail character standing next to a Metal gear solid 1 graphic like door for example.
  77. TheProphet334
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    My first final fantasy game and I can certainly say I liked it a lot well made characters the story is really decent too for me Tifa is the best female character of all time and from what I heard from people who played the OG her and Cloud's relationship got way more romantic this could be bad or good personaly i like these changes it's a remake after all not a remastered. My rating is a 9My first final fantasy game and I can certainly say I liked it a lot well made characters the story is really decent too for me Tifa is the best female character of all time and from what I heard from people who played the OG her and Cloud's relationship got way more romantic this could be bad or good personaly i like these changes it's a remake after all not a remastered. My rating is a 9 because some side quests could have been done better. And considering the high price, thankfully i got it rather cheap with a huge discount the game is not on the level like God of War, Witcher 3 or Ghost of Tsushima those games are 10/10 but final fantasy 7 remake is a really close one with 9 for me. After having the experience with Final Fantasy 16 in 2023 I think this review still holds up as a 9 for this game really the only bummer I had with this is the side quests being rather boring. This is interesting but I felt like 16 should have followed this rather than making devil may fantasy… Expand
  78. ToddTrainer
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Great remake a few problems but overall amazing game. I highly recommend this game.
  79. Ko5455
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Your probably looking for negative reviews, but just remember that 90% of them are from Salty Purist. This game not only brings new life into the final fantasy 7 universe, but it also revitalizes the series in its entirety. A combat system that takes action and turn based and twist them into a beautiful fresh system, cutscenes that nearly rival advent children, and a cast of characters newYour probably looking for negative reviews, but just remember that 90% of them are from Salty Purist. This game not only brings new life into the final fantasy 7 universe, but it also revitalizes the series in its entirety. A combat system that takes action and turn based and twist them into a beautiful fresh system, cutscenes that nearly rival advent children, and a cast of characters new and old that bring alot to the table. People will say the ending is as confusing as kingdom hearts, but as long as your paying attention it's not hard to understand what's going on, there may be a question or two of "what happens next?!" But that's to be expected. The reason I dont give it a 10 is because there are a couple things that could be cleaned up like some textures and maybe a couple boss fight mechanics. At the end of the day this game is a top shelf game, sitting at about 40 hours for 100% on normal and about 20/25 for a run of just the story.… Expand
  80. PhantomPlayin
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    A solid take on the best game ever made and you know what I enjoyed It from start to finish, Capcom and Square Enix you guys know how to do remakes.
  81. 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
  82. Jonas1860RE
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Story 9.5/10
    Charaktere 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Boss kämpfe 8.5/10
    Grafik PS5 9/10
    Soundtracks 9.5/10
    Fazit: Grossartig :)
  83. Juba88
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed playing through FFVII remake, and managed to complete the game in 32 hours which included all the side quests I am aware of. The difficulty level of the game is really fair in the classic mode, and is well balanced to allow you to enjoy the combat. Writing this review makes me think whether the game deserves a 10, or less. Judging this game as a game on its own, it deserves a 10, however as a remake of the original, it does not capture the full glory of the original. Many of my favourite moments were absent, however this was my expectation before starting to play the game. I expected the game to be released in more than 1 chapter, and given the ending, it seems highly probable.… Expand
  84. DigaHole
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Incredible graphics, really good music and fun gameplay combined with a good narrative. I really liked it. Maybe the best PS4 game I´ve played.
  85. EduardoAnalise
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    O jogo é magnifico, a trilha sonora é melhor que a original o sistema de batalha não é nem um pouco enjoativo e você tem várias formas de jogar e fazer sua estratégia para cada inimigo. Falando em inimigos o maior destaque sem dúvidas vai para as Boss Battle do jogo, já que, para cada chefe tem uma estratégia diferente oque torna o jogo extremamente divertido e desafiador.

    Mas nem tudo    O jogo é magnifico, a trilha sonora é melhor que a original o sistema de batalha não é nem um pouco enjoativo e você tem várias formas de jogar e fazer sua estratégia para cada inimigo. Falando em inimigos o maior destaque sem dúvidas vai para as Boss Battle do jogo, já que, para cada chefe tem uma estratégia diferente oque torna o jogo extremamente divertido e desafiador.

    Mas nem tudo é perfeito o jogo tem problemas de texturas e de renderização de cenários em lugares abertos nas cidades e vários locais (Joguei no PS4 PRO), e o jogo tem um final que particularmente para mim não agradou. Espero que a Square Enix não mude a história com esses whispers of fate porque se isso acontecer a história do FInal Fantasy 7 de 1997 + o Crisis Core + o Advent Children vão literalmente pro lixo fora isso o jogo é muito bom e se o final fantasy 7 de 1997 é uma Obra de Arte o Remake é uma obra prima da 8° Geração de consoles.

    Resumindo: Nota 10 pro gameplay,
    Nota 10 pra trilha sonora,
    Nota 10 pra progressão,
    Nota 10 pros gráficos
    Nota 8 Para as adições na história (Background da avalanche e o whispers of fate)
    Nota 5 pras texturas e renderizações de cenários

    Média nota 9 (Excelente Jogo), ID de jogador: Forever_Coruja    … Expand
  86. fuerstrainier
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    One word: impressive!
    Impressive that they managed to ensure FF7 remains a unique creative masterpiece.
    Impressive how they improved the visuals compared ro FF15 and of course the origibal. These character and weapon models look insane, sometimes I'd argue even better than Advent Children. Impressive how they managed to let me wait for the sequel. Let me be clear though that it wasn't a    One word: impressive!
    Impressive that they managed to ensure FF7 remains a unique creative masterpiece.
    Impressive how they improved the visuals compared ro FF15 and of course the origibal. These character and weapon models look insane, sometimes I'd argue even better than Advent Children.
    Impressive how they managed to let me wait for the sequel.
    Let me be clear though that it wasn't a perfect game, but to me it did so much right, that 9 is definitely justofied.    … Expand
  87. MrButt0ns
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    One of the best looking games ive played this generation with a very engaging campaign the only little gripe i have are the side stuff that its not that excellent other then that i can highly recommend this.
  88. Gokublack87
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Like many of you I've been anticipating this game for years. Had it pre-ordered since 2015 I'm lucky enough to get it a week early. Initially disappointed with the game being broken down into multiple parts. And there is definitely a large amount of filler. Extended corridors and pointless side quests. But I still absolutely enjoyed this game and it was fun. The music is absolutelyLike many of you I've been anticipating this game for years. Had it pre-ordered since 2015 I'm lucky enough to get it a week early. Initially disappointed with the game being broken down into multiple parts. And there is definitely a large amount of filler. Extended corridors and pointless side quests. But I still absolutely enjoyed this game and it was fun. The music is absolutely fantastic the composers to a amazing job. The combat system is much improved and enjoyable to play. That my favourite thing was the characters in this game are done perfectly. I find with jrpgs the dialogue normally is horrendous and takes you right out the game. But there's some genuine great voice acting and dialogue making you feel attached to the characters. In a strange way I feel a lot of throwbacks to Final Fantasy XIII game play. But in a good way. I'm still disappointed at that I think they could have fits all into one game without the pointless filler and extended corridors. With games as large as the Witcher can do it I'm sure this could have done. I've not been a fan of the recent Final Fantasy stuff. Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XV were mediocre games in my opinion but this is so much improvement let's hope we're not waiting years for the next parts.… Expand
  89. Drsw36
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    A lot of trolls leaving 0s I see. Judging by what they write they clearly did not played the game. They post a lot of inaccurate informations. Why do people do this? It’s so immature.

    Anyway, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a retelling of the story of Midgar from the original Final Fantasy 7. It’s a FULL game despite what some people says. This is NOT an episodic series. Each games in this    A lot of trolls leaving 0s I see. Judging by what they write they clearly did not played the game. They post a lot of inaccurate informations. Why do people do this? It’s so immature.

    Anyway, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a retelling of the story of Midgar from the original Final Fantasy 7. It’s a FULL game despite what some people says. This is NOT an episodic series. Each games in this series are going to be FULL games. An episodic series is something like Life is Strange. This is not what this is. You get a 40h+ experience. It took me 42h to beat the game and I did not do all the side quests.

    The battle system is more action oriented than the original but it’s still got a lot of strategy. You can’t just smash the square button and expect to win. It’s still use the ATB system from the original but this time it’s use to perform special attacks, magics and items. Normal attacks can be done without the ATB. You can also block and evade in real time. It’s super fun and battle are never boring. The boss battles are really epic.

    The game has a lot of new side quests and events that really flesh out the characters and Midgar. The city feels alive. Not all of them are great but even the most boring quests will give you some nice development.

    The music and voice acting are pretty good overall. Some NPCs have some ok voices but the main cast is great!

    The story is the most controversial part for some people I guess. They are changes from the original and that is to be expected. I won’t spoil stuff cause this is a spoiler-free review. I’m glad they changed some things cause it will be boring if it was the same has the original. The original still exist and that’s great! I like that there is now two versions of this amazing story.

    I guess that’s it. I’m probably forgetting a lot stuffs right now but I’m just so excited I wanna go back and do a new game+. Lol

    See you guy and have fun!    … Expand
  90. Linx44
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I loved Ff7 growing up, I've beaten it multiple times and when finding out that the remake was not going to be a turn based game I was sceptical and disappointed but let me assure you that after playing I think the combat is fantastic, if that's your only deciding factor then don't worry. A lot of people have also given this game a review of 0 because they said the game is linear and thatI loved Ff7 growing up, I've beaten it multiple times and when finding out that the remake was not going to be a turn based game I was sceptical and disappointed but let me assure you that after playing I think the combat is fantastic, if that's your only deciding factor then don't worry. A lot of people have also given this game a review of 0 because they said the game is linear and that they expected a more open world game, those people are clowns so don't listen to them. FF7 the original was a linear game too and especially in the first disk. There are still places to explore and side quests to complete so don't worry.
    Overall I think the remake/reimagining is totally worth it and you should give it a shot.    … Expand
  91. M1GU3L_09
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Really enjoy the game, battle system is great, materia system great, story was how I imagine as a kid, the expansion of the story some are great others good! Great game in my opinion, can’t wait for the next couples of parts!
  92. zhenzhuniao
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gorgeous visual effects will not be described in detail. I really like the new combat system. I can feel the operational feeling of ARPG and the strategic feeling of traditional JRPG, but sometimes when the enemy is in the air, the lens will change. It's a bit bad, and can't see the enemy normally.The main line part made me have a lot of fun. It was very enjoyable to go on in one breath, but I have to say that the side line task is not filled as satisfactory, and even there is no side line task line in FF14 for online games.… Expand
  93. Bramson
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    The lower user scores on here are ridiculous. This game doesn't receive the hate/low score it's getting, at all! I'll give my reasons why I rated it a 9/10 down under.

    First of all: The story. I thought it was good! You get to know Cloud, Tifa, Barret and Aerith better than the original game (of course, modern technology and cutscenes help a lot). Their character arcs unfold way better    The lower user scores on here are ridiculous. This game doesn't receive the hate/low score it's getting, at all! I'll give my reasons why I rated it a 9/10 down under.

    First of all: The story. I thought it was good! You get to know Cloud, Tifa, Barret and Aerith better than the original game (of course, modern technology and cutscenes help a lot). Their character arcs unfold way better than before. Even the side characters like Jessie, Biggs, Wedge get more fleshed out and I'm really liking it. They're giving you reasons for caring for them. Now, the rest of the story: I don't mind the new addition called the Whispers (or Watchers of Fate), they're making sure everything in this part of the remake is faithfully recreated (for about 90% at least). I think it's also good that they show Shinra is a bad guy, less subtle than before, but it works. The ending is controversial, but I for one am very curious where they will be going from here! A 1:1 remake would be less interesting.

    Second, the graphics. They're really pretty for the most of the time, but at times you suddenly get superlow textures (like the doors in Cloud's appartment block). Character models look amazing, they're really detailled. NPCs not so much, but that's doesn't disturb me. Another point is far-away backgrounds that don't look all too good, you can definitely see that it's a 2D "photo".

    Third, the gameplay. At first I thought it would be a FFXV/Kingdom Hearts like action RPG, but I was glad to feel that it's not the same at all. In my opinion, this battle system requires a lot more strategy than in the old game (where you could mostly bash X to win). It's a mix between attacking manually and inputting commands (Spells, Items, ...). While attacking with Square, you generate ATB. Once you fill out an ATB bar, you can use a spell, item or ability (some abilities need 2 ATB's). Materia are about the same, and you've got some interesting ones to choose from in this remake. Summons are handled like FFXII and cannot always be used. As in FFXII, you can summon them in (mostly boss fights) and they will fight alongside you while you can give them commands with your ATB gauges. You can see a bar slowly chipping away and at the end they will unleash their wellknown attacks (hellfire, diamond dust, ...). Most of the summons, you'll have to fight to win their materia and I really liked those fights!

    Lastly I'm just going to say: DO NOT listen to the 0 scores, they're just people who are review bombing this game, hoping that it gets a bad user score. I don't know why people like them would not want other people to enjoy the game, it's incredibely egocentric, egoistic and sad.    … Expand
  94. Harcos
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    A faithful adaptation and re-imagining of the original game. I felt the nostalgia the entire way through the game and fell in love with the characters, the fantastic music and beautiful visuals all over again.

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

    The only gripe I have is the introduction of the new plot elements as they feel very out of place - but that doesn't detract from the overall experience which is, by-and-large, absolutely fantastic.    … Expand
  95. dops
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Loved it, soundtrack is epic and fresh, yet memorable. The story telling and battle system for me are what i wanted.
    The funny stuff of the original is still there, and Aerith is amazing
  96. Sakata1870
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I understand the people who are frustrated over the ending I feel that given we don't know how it will play out till the next part of the remake and that every other aspect of the game is so well done I think it is a fantastic game that is fun to play.… Expand
  97. JusHol248
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gorgeous. Charming. Downright fun. This is what I envisioned while playing all those years ago. Cudos to the team. What a blast.… Expand
  98. Bagnetic
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    For people reading this, I feel like the game is more of a 9, but I'm giving a 10 to try and balance out the people review bombing it with a 1 because it's ludicrous. If this game came out and didn't have "Final Fantasy" in the title, then people would have thought it was really good. People just have such unrealistic expectations for things these days.
  99. Aszach
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game overall the graphics are stunning, the battle system in general is the best since FFX and far better than XIII and XV. Materia System is addictive and now you can be able to upgrade your weapon using Sp even if you have a new weapon you can still stick to the old one. Characters are well portrayed and flesh out out even minor characters such as Biggs, Wedge, Jessie. I have a mixed feeling in regards with the story the side quests didn’t give me enough reasons to like them they are more like a padding to the game but that’s understandable though the main plot stayed faithful to the original up until the final chapter. And if it wasn’t for that Convoluted ending which reminds me of Nomura KH3 esque It could’ve been a perfect 10/10 nonetheless i will be looking forward to part 2 and this time in regards with the story people who played the OG already know the end and likely it will stay the same but the process of going there remains a mystery will It play out like the OG or not? Either way i will still be looking forward to the next part and FFVIIR Part 1 is a rather game that you must have.… Expand
  100. Endikafdz
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Es muy buen juego, tiene algunos defectos pero un gran juego, un sistema de conbate increíble, tecnicamente espectacular y unos. Personajes de 10
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#8 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 126 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 126
  3. Negative: 0 out of 126
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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