Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. GlennLimos
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    The game is fantastic, I do have some gripes with it, but they are minor and few. I did a review of FFXV which I disliked very much, this game is so much better, but you have some of the camerawork and combat that I complained about there, the better combat does make up for it though so it isn't that much of a problem. I would have wanted a more turn based combat, but this is fine. YouThe game is fantastic, I do have some gripes with it, but they are minor and few. I did a review of FFXV which I disliked very much, this game is so much better, but you have some of the camerawork and combat that I complained about there, the better combat does make up for it though so it isn't that much of a problem. I would have wanted a more turn based combat, but this is fine. You can go for a classic mode, which is more turn based, but not as turn based as I would have wanted. I'm not pulling points for this though. My biggest gripe is that I wished my team mates where more independent.

    When seeing the first screens of this game one of my biggest worries where that the camera angle would take away much of the overview of different, beautiful, detailed areas that you got in the classic FF7 game, but still from a 3. person view they manage to show much of the areas you traverse, some places even give you a grander feeling of Midgar.

    They have done stuff with the story, but have nothing against it yet, can't really make a comment on it before it plays out. Some of it rubs me a little the wrong way, and I think they did it better in the original, while other stuff give characters and areas more fullness in ways I really appreciate.    … Expand
  2. SLecky
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything I wanted it to be and more. Love the character development and all additions... Can’t wait to see what’s next *2 thumbs up*. Only negative is wanting it not to end. Just hope part 2 doesn’t add to confusion. But has clean clear understood dialogues that build on what was set… Expand
  3. Maggyragna9
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Games from Japanese franchise have this habit of killing Non playable characters in their game. So except this everything is this game is aweskme. Some gaming franchise I want to never end & FF is one among them… Expand
  4. neoproxima425
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy game at its best, this is pure entertainment. Plot, characters, music are just perfect and battle system might be... not it actually is the best battle system I've ever experienced. Moreover, this comes from someone who didn't play original VII, but even though I've cried, laughed through this game. Now Final Fantasy VII Remake is in my top games of all time.
  5. Jonas-san
    Apr 26, 2020
    4
    Bon je vais essayer d'être objectif et bref.

    On nous vend ici un remake d'un chef d'oeuvre, or il n'a de remake que le nom. Ne vous attendez pas à ce que le scénario original soit pleinement respecté : le dernier chapitre (pas le seul mais surtout celui là) vient tout bouleversé. Cela change non seulement la partie Midgard mais aussi toute la suite de l'aventure à venir (et pas que des    Bon je vais essayer d'être objectif et bref.

    On nous vend ici un remake d'un chef d'oeuvre, or il n'a de remake que le nom. Ne vous attendez pas à ce que le scénario original soit pleinement respecté : le dernier chapitre (pas le seul mais surtout celui là) vient tout bouleversé. Cela change non seulement la partie Midgard mais aussi toute la suite de l'aventure à venir (et pas que des **** changements), a tel point que ça dénature complètement l'histoire originale. Ok mais imaginons que cet épisode était appelé reboot et non remake, est ce que ça passerait mieux ?
    Et bien non, les choix scénaristiques n'ont aucun sens, dignes d'une fanfiction d'un gamin de 12 ans. On vient incorporer à l'univers de FF7 des histoires de destin, de timelines, d'univers parallèle et en prime, on vient même cracher au visage des puristes explicitement dans la représentation d'un des derniers combats. Je ne vais pas m'étendre sur le côté DBZ de la mise en scène à certains moments, si vous avez vu Advent Children, sachez que c'est maintenant introduit dans le jeu. Voilà pour mon avis sur le scénar, dans un soucis d'objectivité, je dois tout de même préciser que l'ajout du pan de scénario sur Jesse est plutôt bon sans pour autant être extraordinaire ni imposant.

    Pour ce qui est de l'aspect visuel, c'est en dent de scie : tantôt magnifique tantôt honteux pour cette gen, surtout pour un jeu couloir ...

    L'ost est pour moi l'un des meilleurs atouts de ce jeu, elle est sublime.

    La durée de vie est dans la norme, première run en 35h pour faire toute l'histoire et toutes les quêtes en normal. J'ai platiné le jeu en 80h.

    La progression dans l'histoire est juste désastreuse, lente et d'une autre époque. On vous coupe sans arrêt par des cut scenes (dont la grande majorité est d'une inutilité sans nom), on vous ralenti constamment par des mécanismes inintéressants (innombrables leviers et mécanismes long à actionner, passages étroits qui nous font avancer doucement à répétition :malade:). J'ajoute également le manque de liberté dû à un aspect trop couloir, sans grande surprise : mécanismes - couloir - Arène combat - couloir - mécanismes - combat - cinématique et ainsi de suite. Ça coupe presque l'envie de faire une deuxième partie. Les nouveaux pans de scénario sont presque tous inintéressants, et très mal introduits. On sent bien qu'on à voulu agrandir maladroitement la durée de vie.

    Le doublage FR et la VA sont bons. Mais dans les deux cas, Aerith est juste insupportable. J'ajoute également qu'on perd en crédibilité dans les combats quand on entend dire "C'est mon tour !", "Laisse moi tranquille, vas t'en" ... un peu niais.

    Pour finir sur une note positive, le gameplay est quasi parfait. Il mélange de manière ingénieuse le tour par tour à l'action avec une composante stratégique intéressante, surtout en mode difficile. Ce système devrait être repris (et adapté) pour les futurs opus de la série à mon sens. Dynamique et nerveux, il est pour moi l'argument n°1 du jeu.

    Je n'ai maintenant aucune attente pour la suite, si ce n'est pour le gameplay. Ça sera en occasion dans tous les cas, et je vous le conseille déjà pour ce premier opus.

    Merci de m'avoir lu :)    … Expand
  6. matthewrussel
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    Amazing game except for the ending, which is horrible and insulting! I hope they stop calling this project a remake, because it isn't.
  7. TaRaNtAs
    Apr 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отвратительные диалоги с надрывными разговорами по полчаса прямо под угрозой неминуемой гибели, графоманское пережёвывание простейшей мысли каждым из персонажей (особенно в главе с обрушением плиты), Клауд с вытянутым хлебалом может стоять прямо под прицелом гатлинга и ждать, пока откроют огонь, действовать крайне несоразмерно обстоятельствам, уметь прыгать с сальтухой в один момент сюжета и не уметь в другой… Повествование затянуто до невозможного: герои шарятся по заводу; проходит два часа — герои всё ещё шарятся по заводу. Геймплей — отдельная песня. Видимо, Номуре очень захотелось вернуть всем его 1997-й, поэтому даже на залезание себе в карман тратятся очки действия: копим очки, огребаем, лечимся, копим очки, огребаем, лечимся, повторять до бесконечности, пока кому-нибудь из болванов не понадобится Phoenix Down, а на лечение очков уже не останется. А потом в конце появляется этот босс… а за ним ещё один… а за ним ещё один, а за ним ещё один, а за ним ещё один, а за ним ещё один, а за ним ещё один. И где-то посередине покатушки на мотоцикле. Во время которых тоже будет босс. И каждый босс затыкивается по полчаса без промежуточных сохранений. Я не эксперт в серии, но в FFXIII мне гораздо больше понравилась боевая система (где не нужно было перекидывать руны между персонажами, а потом боевую пати ВНЕЗАПНО тасовали, и можно было бесплатно залезать в карман), а в FFXV было гораздо интереснее бродить по миру (в отличие от вечной помойки в FF7R).… Expand
  8. EpsilonEagle
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Super graphic, super osd, great characters and great story. Maybe it's the best remake ever of a masterpiece. Immortal, now we can't wait for the sequels.
  9. posta
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    My god... As someone who didn't get a chance to play the original one, I was excited to try this out. The game started off well - but what the hell happened?! Lazy writing, that's what happened. Why the hell did the writers feel the need to add this whole alternative reality/destiny trope? It's cheesy and unnecessary. The ending is just rubbish. A letdown of epic proportions.
  10. TheGamerGirl
    Apr 26, 2020
    3
    Final Fantasy 7 has been my favorite game of all time for over 20 years now. I grew up with it, fell in love, and replayed and enjoyed it multiple times over the years.

    Sadly, playing the Remake quickly shows that SquareEnix is doing their own thing, and doesn't really care to follow the original too closely. There are some scenes that are 1:1, some are made better with additional    Final Fantasy 7 has been my favorite game of all time for over 20 years now. I grew up with it, fell in love, and replayed and enjoyed it multiple times over the years.

    Sadly, playing the Remake quickly shows that SquareEnix is doing their own thing, and doesn't really care to follow the original too closely. There are some scenes that are 1:1, some are made better with additional elements, and generally everything looks amazing with great graphics, voice acting, and orchestra music.
    But everything is ruined by an ending that is a slap in the faces of the original fans, practically telling us that the future FF7 Remake games will not follow the original storyline and there's freedom ahead.
    Oh and let us revive a character who is, or was, otherwise dead in 2 games and 1 movie. Because alternative timelines make everything possible!
    Next thing we know, some random, unlikable character will become a new main party member, and major story events from the original will not even happen to make a completely different game.

    Go into this knowing this is NOT a remake, maybe a reimagining.
    As someone who thinks the original story was very close to perfect the way it was, this is utterly disappointing.    … Expand
  11. Climhazzard101
    Apr 26, 2020
    4
    Dont believe the critics, they are written by fanboys blinded by what hides under the surface.

    As someone who worshipped the original and wrote essays about it in high school, i looked forward to to FF7R for years. I thought, what could possibly go wrong? Considering the impeccable source material, crisp graphics and action packed battle system. It would turn out to be the greatest    Dont believe the critics, they are written by fanboys blinded by what hides under the surface.

    As someone who worshipped the original and wrote essays about it in high school, i looked forward to to FF7R for years. I thought, what could possibly go wrong? Considering the impeccable source material, crisp graphics and action packed battle system.

    It would turn out to be the greatest disappointment in video game history.

    FF7R is lazy game design at its finest. It may appear as grandeur and ambitious, but i assure you its not. Almost every map of the game is a thin corridor with only two directions: backward and forward. Actually, strike that. Most of the time you are not allowed to go back to visit previous areas in FF7R. Not that you wanted to anyways because all the environments are unappealing and there is little incentive to explore, unless you want to commit to stereotypical JRPG quests (rescue kittens, kill some rats yay!) but more on that later.

    You may think I'm nit picking, but really the core of an RPG is exploration and to be able to walk around freely. Unfortunately, FF7R holds your hand so tight its not much different than playing a FPS like say Modern Warfare. You may also say, "well the original game's Midgar section was fairly linear." Yes, but at least you could walk in more than 2 directions! Often times, the game forces you to walk in slow motion, or slowly crouch under an object or along a tight space, which is to mask the loading times. This completely ruins the games pace, something that Square Enix started doing since Tomb Raider 2012. Thus, traversing the corridors of ugly rubble is not only boring but extremely tedious.

    Keep in mind that FF7R is about 100gb, the same size as Red Dead Redemption 2. However, the latter is a sprawling open world with endless opportunities and freedom. My question is, where did all the FF7R data go?

    The best parts of the game, is when they stick to source material. The Sector 1 bombing mission, the church meeting with Aerith or the Sector 7 plate collapse are all well done pieces. As soon as the game deviates from the original's path it gets bad quickly. One of the worst sections is the chapter with Roche. He is a repulsive annoying prick that served no purpose. Classic ridiculously directed action from Nomura side. There is a lot of needless filler that was obviously put in to make the longer and less enjoyable, such as Hojo's lab or the Leslie mission. The NPCs are stereotypical, out of place and you can only overhear their conversations. Many times through the game, the party says "you wont be able to go back, are you sure you want to continue?" Seriously, when did this happen in the original? Why does the game decide what you can do and where you can go? Furthermore, the great majority of the sidequests are petty and outright stupid. It was fully possible for the developers to go further in the story than Midgar and have a more well balanced and focused experience. Regretfully, Nomura and his team chose to make this project a cash grab and have it in installments.

    The music and the battle system are the brightest part of the remake, but it can also be a hit and miss. Wall market replaced the funky tune of "The Oppressed" with some generic jazz music. Fighting is fun, but the environments were so dull that it took out all the enjoyment.

    The nail in the coffin was the ending. Just wow, talk about going off the rails. Without going into detail, I can just say that it was utterly abysmal and didnt feel like Final Fantasy, it felt more Kingdom Hearts-esque. I cringed through the whole part and lamented the fact that Square Enix had defiled one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. The implications of the ending quickly eradicated all the excitement about the potential of any sequels. Certainly, the argument could be made that a remake must be different, but this is out of proportion. A good remake (i.e RE2) sticks to the original and builds upon what made it so great. Playing FF7R is like watching a bad filler arc in an anime waiting for it to get back to the main storyline.

    This game could have been a masterpiece but in my opinion it was developed by a mediocre team marred by mediocre results (FF13 + spinoffs, FF15, KH3). The failure is a testament of the downward spiral of the company. There hasnt really been a good Final Fantasy since XII and I sadly dont see it getting any better. Playing FF7R felt like playing the second half of FF15 with FF7 characters. Critics are mesmerized by the surface without looking underneath and they are too obscured by the love of the original. Also, theres the fact for many that bad game design is not an issue as long as it is wrapped in a neat package with impressive graphics and a cinematic story, as we have seen with Uncharted and the Last of Us. But I decided to be honest and see it for what it is.

    The greatest disappointment in video game history.    … Expand
  12. JVcity05
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    My first console was the PS1, my first two games that I purchased were Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy VII. I purchased them because of the game cover art. Never played either of their predecessors so I was spoiled rotten as a child when I started both of those franchises at their absolute best.

    I am highly disappointed with this first installment will not be paying for more of the    My first console was the PS1, my first two games that I purchased were Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy VII. I purchased them because of the game cover art. Never played either of their predecessors so I was spoiled rotten as a child when I started both of those franchises at their absolute best.

    I am highly disappointed with this first installment will not be paying for more of the future installments. Don’t waste your money if you have played the original. You will be surprised at how short this game is for sixty dollars real quick. This is a cash grab. The game developers deserve credit for their hard work and effort but the executives are literally Shrina executives for all of these dumb ass choices.

    Barret is still a stereotype despite there being heavy changes to the original story in this remake. Really?

    The game play is cool but there isn't a compelling story that couples the game play.

    The writing is subpar for the voice actors.

    This game is filled with more filling than a pie toss.

    Animation scenes are great.

    I feel for this generation of gamers and the future gamers. If this industry continues in this direction they will be groomed for fleecing.

    I am close to retiring my controller at this point. Seikro was the last game I truly felt like a kid playing and enjoying a fully-realized video game.

    I was mistaken to have thought a remake of a classic would be enjoyable this time around.    … Expand
  13. zellyboy
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    The best Final Fantasy game in a long time. A 40-hour story experience that expands on the Midgar saga of the original and proposes new story elements to keep this re-imagining fresh.

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

    The game's latter half may not be for everyone, but those open-minded enough to look further into the game's newly implied story elements will have a lot to look forward to in the coming years. Simply fantastic for action-based JRPG fans.    … Expand
  14. Crevanille
    Apr 25, 2020
    0
    The game is not a remake it is a reboot. Square Enix Lied and don't want people to know the truth that's why there flagging anyone posting walkthroughs of the games ending. They even went as far as to threaten Shirrako with a lawsuit. If this is the way Square Enix wants to do things now than I will never again buy any of there products.
  15. JPG127
    Apr 25, 2020
    7
    Brutally honest, this game is fun but overrated.

    Graphically: Top Notch, this is what the industry standard should be. Sound: Classic, glad they never slowed down. Gameplay: This is where the game falters. The AI partners need to be micromanaged and the bosses are spongy. In 2020, this is not acceptable. AI partner play styles (aggressive, passive, support, etc) has been a norm.    Brutally honest, this game is fun but overrated.

    Graphically: Top Notch, this is what the industry standard should be.

    Sound: Classic, glad they never slowed down.

    Gameplay: This is where the game falters. The AI partners need to be micromanaged and the bosses are spongy. In 2020, this is not acceptable. AI partner play styles (aggressive, passive, support, etc) has been a norm. But it is not horrible or particularly unfair.

    Dialogue: Cringe, I know this is a translation and I wouldn't normally judge. But it is prevalent throughout, not cheesy in the fun way and artificially pads out the length.

    Length: I finished in about 40 hours, including side activities and watching about 7 - 8 movies worth of cut scenes. I know this a part one and not the final experience. But for a full price game, this is a little disappointing. Not RE3 Remake type disappointing. But still a little underwhelming. I would get Persona 5 Royal instead.    … Expand
  16. I-Zick
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best modern traditional FF to date. This game really hits out the park where it needs it to be Emotional, Nostalgia, Music, Combat, Characters and etc. Around 95% of this game is a master piece aside from ending. The story depends how well the story plays out the next parts until then i can't really gives it a score. No game is perfect there's is some textures problem in this game although there are times i don't believe its ps4 game on how well its looks. Not bothered that is not a full game from the original since they fleshed out midgar to be a full game play experience. As well i rather they take full advantage next gen console for open world aspects of the game 60 fps and faster loading times would make it much better experience, so i do think they did the right call there.

    Postive:
    + Amazing combat system a staple for next parts
    + Music is a Masterpiece captures emotion and environment perfectly
    + Nailed the characters
    + Good VA
    + The game feels alive
    + Capture environment of the original
    + Difficulty is Challenging and fun

    Negatives
    - Linear level design but expected
    - Some textures and NPC character problems    … Expand
  17. sphirit
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor final fantasy que han hecho desde que salió el X. Lo he disfrutado mucho.

    ¿Puntos negativos? Pues el principal es que no esta acabado (esto lo sabiamos todos), al final han metido una batalla con calzador que no viene a cuento como para “cerrar una saga” y que haya que esperar a saber cuanto tiempo para continuarlo.    … Expand
  18. Danielsooo
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For Hong Kong players, the content of the game can be seen in the intention of the production company, the picture is first-class, and the soundtrack is also very good and classic. Memories also appeared as soon as I heard the sound of music. Nice ending toooooooo… Expand
  19. pieguard
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    An amazing retelling of one of the best games of all time. The combat feels fresh but was a bit frustrating at times. I played through 75% of the game on normal then switched to easy because the difficulty and some specific mechanics were hindering my ability to enjoy the story. The music is insanely well done and visuals are as good as they come for 2020. This first part of ff7 is a lotAn amazing retelling of one of the best games of all time. The combat feels fresh but was a bit frustrating at times. I played through 75% of the game on normal then switched to easy because the difficulty and some specific mechanics were hindering my ability to enjoy the story. The music is insanely well done and visuals are as good as they come for 2020. This first part of ff7 is a lot of plot setup, so I understand the linear style. I hope part two opens up and ends up being closer to what ff15 was.… Expand
  20. titanblade
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game I played this year so far. Its a very enjoyable game and I recommend getting it digital because everyone is sold out of the physical version. PLEASE BUY IT IF YOU HAVE A PS4.
  21. lqnhat123
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. Though it has a couple of rough edges, overall the graphics look absolutely gorgeous. I have stopped several times just to watch in awe at its beauty
  22. RowanBlack
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    Extremely enjoyable 40 hours. Having played the original and still own the discs purchased on release day years ago, I can say I enjoyed this re-imagining. The game is linear (which I believe is perfect for the story telling), has a great cast and gives insights into the world not seen in the original. It has minor imperfections but it is a must play game of 2020.
  23. Thywen
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed the game (and the story) The voice acting was really great and I also don't mind the changes
  24. MEACHER1991
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Brilliant first part to the FFVII remake. The battle system is easy to get the hang of, and the game isn’t a “button masher”, you have to be tactical within both normal and boss battles, which makes the battle system enjoyable. Also, the soundtrack is incredible. Square Enix have done a great job & I’m excited for part 2.
  25. jameson95
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    Despite all of its warts, this is a great game.

    I will admit it though, these tedious side quests are trash. They were very painful, especially the bike **** show. This game shouldn't cost 80 bucks and they shouldn't have put that garbage filler content in. However - I really appreciate that Square re-imagined this game. It's completely ridiculous to think that they wouldn't expand    Despite all of its warts, this is a great game.

    I will admit it though, these tedious side quests are trash. They were very painful, especially the bike **** show. This game shouldn't cost 80 bucks and they shouldn't have put that garbage filler content in.

    However - I really appreciate that Square re-imagined this game. It's completely ridiculous to think that they wouldn't expand upon the plot of the game and just re-make it frame for frame. You need to grow up if that's what you wanted.

    Square has made waaaay too much additional lore that needs to get put in. They have been milking FF7 for years. As someone that only played the original FF7 and never watched or played the spin-off titles, I like that they want to tie it all in.

    Am I going to still be interested in playing the third part in 4 or 5 years if they continue with the sewer rat missions...probably not.

    Will I want to play third part if it has more sci-fi and existential noir? Definitely yes!    … Expand
  26. Shad86
    Apr 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a 90%Original and 10%Scam. I think if I could sue SquareEnix I would do it at this moment. All the best parts of the game is what they took from the original, everything that is new I just feel that didn't work as:

    -Ghost plot, totally unnecessary. The original plot was way better and enough to make a game.
    -Side quest as Cats, or finding monsters .
    -The scenery at the highway was a tedious one, that mini game with the Robot hand. I had to do it because it was necessary but it was boring seen those things move slow it kill the pace of the game.
    -Ojos Lab floors scenery, switching between characters was also tedious.
    -They remove the BLOOD from the Original game, as when Sephirot opened the cell for you and you found a trail of blood. Well that's gone including that scene.

    They made things right, so that't the 4/10 . As copying the original story before the end, music, graphics and dialog voices(except for Aerith).
    Seems they will mess up with the original story in the next chapter, I think I will buy it but not will be a 1st day buy anymore, and not a priority anymore. And I'm sure it is my last FF.

    You just don't fool your costumers, Shame of you SquareEnix.    … Expand
  27. nariology
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    very good.

    Good
    ・beautiful movies
    ・characters are unique and very real
    ・battle systems
    and etc...

    Bad
    ・the volume is slightly poor
    ・some bad renovation on the story
    ・low variance(impossible to walk freely around the maps)
  28. TorVizla
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Simply the best Final Fantasy game in history! Can’t wait for the next chapter in this historic game
  29. luminousncc
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    It is not FF7 Remake, it's FF7:Remake. Square Enix choose to create a new fate based on 23 years' history and make it a new fantasy.
  30. AMoron
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    Close to perfect. Incredible depiction of the original characters, best musical score of this generation and hits most of the story beats from the original.

    Occasional camera issues and aerial battle is a let down.

    Controversial ending, but provides a set up for new and interesting expansions unrestrained by the original game.
  31. icemeetsfire
    Apr 25, 2020
    1
    I will give this a 1/10 for being 1% of the full game which is Loosely the game how it was. I also give this game the new title being of Part 1 , so it wont be as misleading. And I will also give this a 10/10 for being a Final fantasy game that is awesome if you never played the original. Now the true criticism is about to happen. The original game was like reading a book being read. TheI will give this a 1/10 for being 1% of the full game which is Loosely the game how it was. I also give this game the new title being of Part 1 , so it wont be as misleading. And I will also give this a 10/10 for being a Final fantasy game that is awesome if you never played the original. Now the true criticism is about to happen. The original game was like reading a book being read. The Remake is like a movie based of the MIdgar portion but very poorly written. This is Square Enix saying F%&^* you to the true fans. If you are a true fan, Please lets do a petition and Have Square Enix redo this game. Because this is definitely a big disappointment to everyone that is a true fan and not a fan boy. Thank you for your time.… Expand
  32. iMustang
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    A couple days ago, I finished the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Normally I keep my reviews short, but I won't be able to do that this time. Spoiler free as always.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Both as a gamer and as a VII fan, I honestly found not a single flaw in this game. The remastered orchestra blew me away, the visuals and gameplay was flawless. I laughed, my jaw dropped, and I was given emotion to characters I never thought I would care about before until this Remake. Maybe there are some purists out there who didn't like this game, perhaps they wanted everything completely unchanged and just wanted a pure remaster of the original game. But you know who didn't want that? The original creators, and that's why they made this game again. This is the story they want to tell, one that they all want to make while they're all still alive and making games, and one they weren't even sure if they could make happen. Well it's happening, I and several other VII fans are along for the rid., Even being the first part in a series (what will likely be a trilogy) of games, I got a full game's experience, and I would be surprised if any other game this year claimed my Game of the Year spot. See you soon gang, I'm ready to go on one heck of a wild ride all over again.    … Expand
  33. rmfrost
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    It’s fan fiction and false advertising and has nothing to do with the series canon xd
  34. adam0509
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    I Finished the game

    + Graphism
    + Universe / Scenario
    + OST

    - Combat is a mess, and IA is dumb
    - Automatic Invocation
    - Filling boring levels (Sewers, Tunnel, Big Light)
    - Slow moments (Button to long push , transition animation...)
    - We spend our time adjusting the camera, not enough fixed angles.
  35. nephy
    Apr 24, 2020
    4
    So like most people I thought FF7:R was a remake;usually when remake is implied in the title;it's insinuating that they're remaking assets from the ground up;even though there are plenty of articles to show as sources that SE implied this was a 1:1 remake with a ton of content now padded to the game(the reason why they decided on episodic chapters);however this is not the case. FF7:R is aSo like most people I thought FF7:R was a remake;usually when remake is implied in the title;it's insinuating that they're remaking assets from the ground up;even though there are plenty of articles to show as sources that SE implied this was a 1:1 remake with a ton of content now padded to the game(the reason why they decided on episodic chapters);however this is not the case. FF7:R is a sequel to FF7,advent children, and Crisis Core. It's not necessarily a bad game;as a pseudo-action RPG it's pretty great. You might be wondering why I'm listing it as a "psuedo" action RPG;well one thing this game stays faithful to is how the battle-system works;similar to the original RPG;FF7R treats the player as if they're going through a turn-based combat system(very similar to FF12, or Crisis Core, but not quite). You're able to freely move, and utilize basic attacks, or pick specials without cool-downs(not including limit breakers);however unlike an action RPG your evasion inputs really don't matter unless you're avoiding large AOEs,constantly managing your party, and switching characters to utilize the best method of taking out enemies, or supporting fellow party members;as an action RPG it falls flat,as a spin to classic RPGS though it does a great job with its battle-system. If you're open to a new story I'm sure the game diverging the plot won't be an issue, but if you're expecting a 1:1 remake, or a follow up to the original story via ep.2 you're not going to get it;I'm emphasizing this is a sequel, because of Sephiroth, and because of a returning character from Crisis Core;also because of ghosts that weren't in the original story that now are;if you don't know what I'm talking about;play the game, or don't;maybe look up a walk-through. I understand if SE wanted to not spoil to the audience this would be a sequel, but HONESTLY it's false advertisement, and it's disgusting. All in all the "selling-point" of this "remake" is its gameplay, but it's a step below FFXV(which is saying a lot, because FFXV's combat was already severely flawed", and the materia system works, but that's it;nothing really exceptional going on with the battle-system, or the materia system. This game really just acts like fan-service to those who enjoy action RPGs who could never get into a turn-based game. What a disappointment Square Enix is.… Expand
  36. dharma
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I have a confession to make, I played the original FF VII in a very rudimentary fashion in the past. The first proper FF for me was FF VIII, and even then I was awestruck at its incredible production values and plot. FF VII Remake is a way for me and many newfound fans to experience this incredible story line with the hindsight of today's technology, and what a sight it is. From the firstI have a confession to make, I played the original FF VII in a very rudimentary fashion in the past. The first proper FF for me was FF VIII, and even then I was awestruck at its incredible production values and plot. FF VII Remake is a way for me and many newfound fans to experience this incredible story line with the hindsight of today's technology, and what a sight it is. From the first time you popped in the disc, you will be mesmerized by the amount of work that this game has brought forward. All the bells and whistles that other developers such as Naughty Dog and Monolith Soft has brought into the plate is being used to bring you literally a live action FF VII CG-Anime that you can play through. It is obvious that a decade of missteps in FF 13 and 15 have brought the Square team the perfect blend of Action and RPG into the mix, for a completely immersive experience. Of course, lots of fans complained that this particular story line only covers the first 6-8 hrs of the original. Yet, what we have here is a complete and detailed re-telling of the whole saga. The fact is that Midgar feels alive is an amazing accomplishment. I have played most of the so called AAA 'best of PS 4's' games, and many left me unimpressed outside their amazing production values. FF VII Remake is a different animal and a culmination of sorts of Square's efforts all these years. It is the best PS 4 game of all time in my book.… Expand
  37. Jahgro
    Apr 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't even know what to say. What a terrible game and ending. Just awful storytelling, and pacing. I am honestly in complete shock at how bad it was.… Expand
  38. super_dude_m
    Apr 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How dare you do this to ff7. Unforgivable. You destroyed a gem and stole my money.… Expand
  39. Nightelfx
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Genius! I love everything of this game even the boring parts, specially the battle system.
  40. SteveMC
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Went above and beyond my expectations in every regard. Had very high, yet tempered (given recent Square Enix games) hopes, but it surpassed even my wildest imaginations for how great the Remake could be.
  41. Vladmir465
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    Só peça nas texturas algumas partes do jogo horríveis, de resto super recomendo.
  42. Adules
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    The game itself is a flawed masterpiece in a schizophrenic fashion. They do things here that are a masterclass in design and presentation that is some of the best work in the business. They also do things in this that are a complete embarrassment. Luckily, the things they do right, are phenomenal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Nowhere more can the above criticism be explored, than the underlying B-plot that serves as the core of this game throughout the entirety of it. I won't get into details, but this B-plot is the most controversial thing about this game. It's why you see so many zeros, and to put it simply, it represents a major departure from the spirit and identity of the original, for something a bit more akin to a marvel movie. Some people make a comparison to kingdom hearts, but I feel that this is a surface level comparison. I WILL say, that once you mull over the story and play through a second time, it's obvious that they thought this story through and it all pieces together properly. But does that make it good writing? No. It's hack, over the top, tonally inconsistent, it's silly, it's not a good direction for the game/franchise, and it willfully misses the point of the original for an arbitrary reason. It makes the story convoluted for new fans and it subverts not just the audience, but its own themes. It's clear they have no interest in producing a remake, but it's also clear they don't have a good idea for a future story (-0.5 points)    … Expand
  43. saboteneko
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    - stunning visuals and gorgeous set-pieces
    - amazing soundtrack and audio production - perfect character development - fantastic world-building - well-developed environments - Midgar felt like a real lived in place, it’s people were so characterised and full of life - very dynamic boss battles (for the most part) - fast-paced and tactical combat system (for the most part) -    Pros:
    - stunning visuals and gorgeous set-pieces
    - amazing soundtrack and audio production
    - perfect character development
    - fantastic world-building
    - well-developed environments
    - Midgar felt like a real lived in place, it’s people were so characterised and full of life
    - very dynamic boss battles (for the most part)
    - fast-paced and tactical combat system (for the most part)
    - interesting level-up mechanics
    - Nice interactions and banter between characters

    Cons:
    - Combat target locking mechanic is not consistent
    - Aerial combat is awkward
    - Towards the end of the game felt more hack n slash than tactical RPG action
    - Some dungeons were drawn out
    - Side quests felt padded and stretched the play through time a bit too much    … Expand
  44. severaltimes
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    muy buen juego ambicioso en todos os niveles, lo que estabams esperando despues de tantisimos años
  45. Amico2556
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly people who vote this game lower solely based on the fact that it is not a complete remake of the original are something else. Yes it does deviate. But the differences add to what is an amazing game. The revitalized soundtrack. Added depth towards previous stories. The game play itself is awesome. I played 14 and I couldn't get into it because if the game play. Although this is soHonestly people who vote this game lower solely based on the fact that it is not a complete remake of the original are something else. Yes it does deviate. But the differences add to what is an amazing game. The revitalized soundtrack. Added depth towards previous stories. The game play itself is awesome. I played 14 and I couldn't get into it because if the game play. Although this is so similar I LIKE the game play off the few deviations. Lastly the voice actors are amazing sephorath gives me chills cloud gives me hope. The only change I would make to this amazing game is changing the word mAko to MAko becausey child is ruined from how I thought the word was pronounced. Still. To good of a game to make this less than a 10.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. cheemsburbger
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    FF7R is an unambitious project by Square Enix and I'd say they've done a poor job telling an immersive story, forgettable music, bland combat, poorly designed characters and the environments and it's not perfect. I will be addressing some of the issues that it has alongside the review.
    I've played this game on normal mode, it should take you around 40 hours to complete the game, including    FF7R is an unambitious project by Square Enix and I'd say they've done a poor job telling an immersive story, forgettable music, bland combat, poorly designed characters and the environments and it's not perfect. I will be addressing some of the issues that it has alongside the review.
    I've played this game on normal mode, it should take you around 40 hours to complete the game, including the side quests.

    They have done a very terrible job telling the story of Midgar and its characters. Some of the side quests are a bit bland and some of them in one of the later chapters were put awkwardly between the main quests.
    When it comes to soundtracks, it is abhorrent. Some of the scenes were seriously excruciating especially in combination with the amazingly bad soundtrack.
    The English voice actors also did a great job of destroying the characters.
    The combat is trash and has a mix of hack n slash and hack n slash. The combat feels sluggish and punishes you for successfully pulling off certain actions.
    Graphics, overall it looks disgusting even on PS4 slim considering the hardware and there are almost no frames at all. The characters look woeful with low quality and very undetailed models. Environments also look really bad as you can see low-quality textures in most areas. It could be results of either budget cuts, budget cuts, or budget cuts.

    As someone has played the original and knows the story, I'm looking forward to seeing this game buried beneath stinking peat moss and forgotten    … Expand
  48. Klou84
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I was personally very disappointed with the ending, but I don’t think it’s fair to change my score based on that. The game itself was amazing and I enjoyed the entire game up to that point. SE did an amazing job and they really did even better than I expected with this Midgar portion.
  49. Vissermatt
    Apr 24, 2020
    6
    There was a press release like 10+ years ago when square-enix admitted they didn't want to remake FF7 cause they knew nostalgia goggles would HURT the new release. After several years and many new titles added to their repertoire, we can see the company has more and more focused on graphics over good story. Don't forget the original FF14 release was a sin against mmoprgs. They were notThere was a press release like 10+ years ago when square-enix admitted they didn't want to remake FF7 cause they knew nostalgia goggles would HURT the new release. After several years and many new titles added to their repertoire, we can see the company has more and more focused on graphics over good story. Don't forget the original FF14 release was a sin against mmoprgs. They were not confident they could live up to their past accolades. And here we are; proven they were right.

    As far as pure graphics go, the game is beautiful - which is what we expect from square-enix now.
    The new battle system is very interesting and should be applauded.
    Just about everything else is substandard. The voice sync is the worst I've seen seen voice sync has been attempted..... The music scores are good, but very rarely are implemented well. More than a few times our eco-terrorist group are talking or planning something and you have a some melodic romance movie type song going on.... and you can only wonder **** WHY.
    There are few times when your team are performing one of their missions and the script and story writing feel like its a couple of middle schoolers going to the convenience store where they will battle a few pokemon trainers.... but in reality they are raiding a military base and murdering guards by the dozens.......
    Also its outright insane in some of the cinematics and scenario battles how Cloud is either recognized as a scary **** or he's a random nobody, and for either route enemies will always just aim their guns at him and tell him to stop! They are theoretically standing in the corpses of DOZENS of their fellow coworkers...... like wtf.
    This entire game took up around 11% of the original plot of FF7 and padded it full of insane child like garbage. I do NOT recommend buying this game as a stand alone. Wait for the rest of the game. You are missing nothing.    … Expand
  50. Viesa
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    FF7 is my favorite game of all time and this remake made me tear up with joy. I just completed my hard mode run and the second run was just as enjoyable as the first. They nailed the gameplay, music, atmosphere and most importantly the characters! I can't wait for the next part!
  51. Pumpal
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly a great effort by square. Characters are awesome, story is (mostly) faithfull to the original, combat feels (mostly) great, and the pacing is almost perfect barring some the forced walking sections. There are some problems though. Flying enemies are a nightmare to fight and some spells like ice and aero take too long to hit after they are cast, leading to enemies being able to just walk out of them sometimes. The ending also is a bit disappointing since it goes full kingdom hearts with the multiverse thing… Expand
  52. pstationgamer
    Apr 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I pre-ordered this game with anticipation for months before its release. This game was beautifully made with its stunning graphics and incredibly fun combat system; you can tell they put a lot of time and money into this game. I played the original and this game was incredibly nostalgic. However, the persistent awkward anime moments/scenes would constantly derail my interest in characters and plot at times. I wasn't completely surprised by this (since it is a Square Enix game) and I was able to get over it for the most part, however, to my COMPLETE DISMAY, the original story was changed due to ghosts and time travel? Lol. What made FF7 original so amazing was it's captivating story, which now, unfortunately with time travel and time travel ghosts (wtf??), is trash. Sephiroth was not introduced well in this game. Zack was also introduced too soon. Building characters and their backstories up is what made the game so special in the first place. I wouldn't be opposed to changing the story, but if you're gonna do it, BE CREATIVE. I'll never be pre-ordering from, or may not play the future games of this series or company again.......until maybe when it goes on sale for $19.99.

    PS. the original soundtrack was 10000x doper than this version. Game needs a new director.    … Expand
  53. lovelessdeville
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of the year if not the best, great design, perfect graphics, battle system is intense, great voices for each character, wish the whole game was released at one time so it was a tad bit short, boss battles are great, challenging which is a plus, negatives are that it is a tad bit linear, need more open world, wish Red XIII was playable but hes not. I hate the narrowOne of the best games of the year if not the best, great design, perfect graphics, battle system is intense, great voices for each character, wish the whole game was released at one time so it was a tad bit short, boss battles are great, challenging which is a plus, negatives are that it is a tad bit linear, need more open world, wish Red XIII was playable but hes not. I hate the narrow passageways lol other than that this game is great and reimagined… Expand
  54. CalWon
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    It is the greatest final fantasy series of all! I can’t stop playing it!!! Spectacular job Square Enix!!!
  55. duffz
    Apr 24, 2020
    1
    ‪70 euros for maybe a fifth of the original game (and no... about 30 hours playtime is not a full final fantasy game). And then it is not even clearly communicated when the next part will appear. Sorry, but this is a rip off and not what this classic deserves.
  56. system_mal
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    Contrary to what even negative reviewers are saying, the story was trash from the very beginning. From the moment Shinra destroys their own reactor for you (and they let you destroy the other one too), the storytelling becomes nonsensical and stays that way. Shinra has no reason to destroy Sector 7 now that they let both of their reactors get destroyed. Ghosts come to ensure the events ofContrary to what even negative reviewers are saying, the story was trash from the very beginning. From the moment Shinra destroys their own reactor for you (and they let you destroy the other one too), the storytelling becomes nonsensical and stays that way. Shinra has no reason to destroy Sector 7 now that they let both of their reactors get destroyed. Ghosts come to ensure the events of the original game happen the way they're supposed to, yet intervene when it's unnecessary to and let so many survive after the plate crushes Sector 7 (including Biggs and Wedge) when they were supposed to die. If that's not a testament to how pointless their addition to the story was, I don't know what is. Sephiroth had no purpose in the story, from beginning to end; guess it made sense to introduce him late, huh? "But hey, just make all the waifus have the sexy times with Cloud and that'll patch everything up, right?" Said someone who knows nothing about storytelling.

    Combat is that of a braindead beat'em up. I've seen several playthroughs of people just face-tanking their way to victory. All of that customization you're given means nothing. You don't need strategy to beat this game, just hack and spellcast away until your enemies die. Forget the block button even exists; you've got all the healing. Doesn't sound like a very fun action game, does it? And stop calling the combat a mix of turn-based and real-time action. This is an action game using a fighting game meter and a meaningless time-slowing gimmick. There are no turn-based attributes to be found here.

    This piece of a rehash isn't redefining any genres, it's disgracing them, and doesn't come close to being a convincing purchase for newcomers when the FULL original experience can be easily obtained for far cheaper. I'm saying this as someone who's never played either version of FF7 and has only watched playthroughs. If this were the best 2020 could do for video games, the industry would already be dead. Thank goodness we have FAR better games to look forward to.

    I learned Articulation, which is why I re-worded my review a bit from last time.    … Expand
  57. Whiteout
    Apr 24, 2020
    1
    As a fan of the original, it was the best game ever until chapter 18 happened.
    The intro, the feeling of bursting into the reactors living again this incredible story, the fight with the Airbuster, knowing you Avalanche mates better (Jessie!), meeting Aerith and walking on the rooftops with her, Wall Market, the Shinra Building, how some regular enemies from the original became bosses.
    I    As a fan of the original, it was the best game ever until chapter 18 happened.
    The intro, the feeling of bursting into the reactors living again this incredible story, the fight with the Airbuster, knowing you Avalanche mates better (Jessie!), meeting Aerith and walking on the rooftops with her, Wall Market, the Shinra Building, how some regular enemies from the original became bosses.
    I even liked some of the new content (a lot of fanservice and some filler but ok).
    But THAT final twist completely destroyed the love, FF7R could have follwed the original script and ended up being the best game ever, but no.
    Also, I'll never accept the fact that the game is censored; Tifa changes (while her Dissidia NT counterpart is perfect), Don Corneo picking only Cloud...

    No I'm not gonna buy part 2, and other SE games that involve Nomura and the Ethics Department.    … Expand
  58. Subjectdelta64
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I really love this game. Me and my brother grew up on 7 and we played the whole thing together. Now we did it again and we've both had a great time, whether its laughing at some square enix corniness, or genuinely enjoying the story beats, i really think this game is going to cover crisis core and advent when its done, and hopefully retcon some of the stupid out of those. I think its aI really love this game. Me and my brother grew up on 7 and we played the whole thing together. Now we did it again and we've both had a great time, whether its laughing at some square enix corniness, or genuinely enjoying the story beats, i really think this game is going to cover crisis core and advent when its done, and hopefully retcon some of the stupid out of those. I think its a miracle this game came out as good as it did, i dont think people realize what the true length of this episodic game is going to be, and throughout it all, we get to play the same characters. me and my brother get to be excited for a new 40 hours release of our favorite game, every couple years (probably but thats ok). they did a wonderful job, i saw one of the negative reviews mentioning the dating options but i love tha aspect so much! you get to learn so much more about everyone. i have to give it 10, i never had a dull moment, only real bad thing was there is one particularly bad loading time during a section and some npc characters look a bit dated. didnt effect my experience whatsoever so 10/10, loved it, big fan, cant wait for episode 2, hell, cant wait to just play through this again.… Expand
  59. chatrabbita
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    As a long-time fan of the final fantasy series, I have played the original FF7. Arguably, it is one of the best games across all gaming platforms. This remake is a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed it from the start to the end. It definitely lives up to the expectation. The characters are fantastic. The graphics are superb. The music is beautiful. The storyline cannot go wrong as it is basedAs a long-time fan of the final fantasy series, I have played the original FF7. Arguably, it is one of the best games across all gaming platforms. This remake is a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed it from the start to the end. It definitely lives up to the expectation. The characters are fantastic. The graphics are superb. The music is beautiful. The storyline cannot go wrong as it is based on the original. However, I personally dislike some of the changes so I would have to give it a 9. But overall, it is a solid start of the FF7 remake series.… Expand
  60. Lestatman
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    First of all why did they introduce Sephiroth so early into the game when he's supposed to be this mysterious figure. The side quests where not that interesting but passable and some slight changes to the story early on were ok but then comes the ending which left me staring at the screen with my brain trying to work out did I really see what I just saw. Graphics mean nothing to me it'sFirst of all why did they introduce Sephiroth so early into the game when he's supposed to be this mysterious figure. The side quests where not that interesting but passable and some slight changes to the story early on were ok but then comes the ending which left me staring at the screen with my brain trying to work out did I really see what I just saw. Graphics mean nothing to me it's the heart and soul of a game that interests me especially a game like this and like with RE3 another hugely disappointing "Remake".… Expand
  61. zmactep
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    A great game that adds a new breath to the story instead of just copying the past. The future is unknown.
  62. Errornick
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Near perfect game, with the characters carrying the story all the way through. I live for the music and conversations between characters. I think for better or worse when the whole game series is released it will be one of the most talk titles of the decade.
  63. Ssvegetto
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This was so worth the wait as the game is awesome! Cannot think of any negative stuff, every FF fan should get a copy! Looking forward for episode 2!
  64. LoomBoom
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic. The story is very engaging and the characters are realistic and relatable in a lot of ways. Just hearing their conversations and interactions is truly a pleasure. Midgar feels alive and vibrant, the NPCs are all voiced with multiple lines and sometimes I would just walk around to hear what everyone had to say.

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

    Combat is very good, but it also can be a bit clunky. It’s pretty fun though, it just takes some time getting used too. The defensive options in the game are limited and I hope that is something that they’ll fix in the next game. The graphics and character models are very well done and beautiful. This game has a lot for new and old fans. It carries the heart of the orginal and improves on it in a lot of ways. The ending is very bold in my opinion and I can’t wait to see where the rest of the games will go. This game is a “remake” in every sense of the word.    … Expand
  65. 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.
  66. camilafofapopa
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    I liked it very much. It became my favorite game. They made a small part of the original much bigger and nicer than it was. I hope the second part is nice as this one was.
  67. Robinwalteelr
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego, una reinvencion del original increíble en todos los aspectos desde técnicos hasta narrativos, una expansión de midgar Digna de película
  68. virtualvince
    Apr 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally did the Platinum, and ready to give my thoughts on the game. Played and reviewed on a base PS4.

    Definitely a ride of peaks and big dips.

    Music is excellent, cut scenes epic, the bosses mainly amazing, the characters and the combat, in spite of the inflexibility of managing Materia, was the most fun I've played in a long time. Also the story was engaging to me, and found certain scenes even got some emotional response, which rarely happens in films or tv for me, let alone in video games.

    Materia is key in hard mode.and having to switch it around on the fly is a requirement. No presets or load out switching here unfortunately, it's all about swapping around those blobs, and remembering or knowing what you were in case you want things back again. But learning about everything the combat had to offer through the Materia acquired was a real pleasure.

    Side quests? Terrible, absolutely a chore to do. I'm not talking about the VR missions, those were cool. In fact anything involving an arena battle type sim is fine by me too and some damn hard battles to grind toward the end of hard. The terrible stuff are the fetch quests, repeating same areas multiple times back/forth, and talking with cringe or cheesy NPC's, be it a little girl looking for lost cats... or fetching music discs to make other cringe unhappy NPC's get up and be not-unhappy, just happy cringe NPC's.

    There's also a hapless side quest strand individual called 'Johnny' who turns up, and is a super annoying "Bro". Most of the side stuff felt like would appeal to my 13 year old self, whereas the mostly engaging main story is for grown-ups. It's just a strange contrast. I'm not even against side-quests in principle. I've played games with great side-quests. These just aren't it, and totally go against the main story, and highs elsewhere.

    The reason the game isn't getting into the high 8's or 9's is because of its flaws, which are extreme to me. There's also some issues where textures are not the same quality, or not loaded correctly. Contrast the average chapter 15 with its PS1 background with 16 for instance. It's oddly mixed, suggesting they couldn't work something out ahead of launch, and left it as is. Not that it affected gameplay.

    The game is linear. Which is fine for me, but some people seem to dislike linearity in game design these days. For me, coming off the likes of Far Cry 5, some linearity was welcome this time. That said, there are definitely a couple of areas that open out, with a few alleyways and the like, but it's not that open and not that interactive, either.

    Also, the ending is confusing, because the producers have decided to add in some timey wimey space time alt universe nonsense, which will hopefully make sense in 3 or 4 years when they get around to the next game but the story overall was easy to follow until the end part.

    Other things I appreciated: the difficulty spikes, especially in hard with the last few bosses, the bike race segments, the amazing visuals in certain areas, e.g. Shinra. I also personally liked the voiced acting in general, although Barret started to become super annoying "duh duh du du du du duuuur", etc

    Yeah, a 6 is fair. Expectations mostly met, though major lows throughout as well. There's a lot of game here, even if some of the side content is very questionable. Part 2 could be special if they take the best of this game, lose some bad ideas and possibly expand on the world to be a bit more open and interactive.    … Expand
  69. Forv
    Apr 23, 2020
    7
    While final fantasy 7 remake main cast may support some impressive details the rest of the game does not have the same amount of polish as tifas skirt.the issue begin immediately when you hit chapter 3 and you realize the slums are so poor they cant afford textures.its is jarring and game breaking that the beauty of cloud and gang are surround by textures lower than the ps2 era of finalWhile final fantasy 7 remake main cast may support some impressive details the rest of the game does not have the same amount of polish as tifas skirt.the issue begin immediately when you hit chapter 3 and you realize the slums are so poor they cant afford textures.its is jarring and game breaking that the beauty of cloud and gang are surround by textures lower than the ps2 era of final fantasy games.the battles are the most engaging part of the game and adds alot of depth,while you may not be able to change your party...at least you can still change your materia. The problem with the battle system is there is no a.i controll,so if your not manually controlling your characters they will do nothing.the game world is more linear than final fantasy 13.its full of narrow hallways and yes its midgar but there could of been ways to make it not a hallway simulator. The music is a high point and that's the best thing of this game.the soundtrack alone can bring tears to a long time fan.which leads to that.if your a fan is the only waybyoull understand this story.theybdont tell you who certain characters are and assume you know the final fantasy 7bstory.with weak sidequest that the directors claimed was just as good as main quest but they are fetch quest and monster hunts.the game slenght if you play the main story cam be beat in 20 hours Nd even the main story has padding.final fantasy 7 remake has no buisness being split if what players get is a padded,low texture,linear game.when you see 110 reviews on metacritic to give this game a high score its sad.who are these companys and if your a professional reviewer why are you not actually reviewing the game instead of giving nostalgia filled reviews about the orginal rather than talk about the games pre rendered ps2 era backdrops.7/10… Expand
  70. yumaxz
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra, el juego de producción mas grande y divertido que he jugado en mi vida
  71. Lunax84
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. For the most part the Remake I had hoped for. The only negatives are that for some reason they wanted to push for a "big boss" ending but it didn't really make sense to me at that point in the game. And slightly dissapointed that I could not play as Red XIII, one of my favorite characters. I hope he does become playable in the next parts though. And now guess we play theAmazing game. For the most part the Remake I had hoped for. The only negatives are that for some reason they wanted to push for a "big boss" ending but it didn't really make sense to me at that point in the game. And slightly dissapointed that I could not play as Red XIII, one of my favorite characters. I hope he does become playable in the next parts though. And now guess we play the waiting game for 1 or 2 years. Damn can not wait to continue this amazing story. For all the low scores. Ignore them, they are just a bunch of crybaby's. The kind of types that just isn't pleasable. Definatly worth your money. ( sorry for bad English )… Expand
  72. GamesXpert
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Final fantasy 7 remake is a masterpiece.Definate purchase for every video gamer.Remake has a different story than the original,we have 2 timelines now:1)The old timeline where we have the Crisis Core Saga (Zack's death) end and the original 7 story and 2)A new timeline where Crisis Core end is different(Zack Survives!) and Sephiroth knowing that he will lose if he makes the same things asFinal fantasy 7 remake is a masterpiece.Definate purchase for every video gamer.Remake has a different story than the original,we have 2 timelines now:1)The old timeline where we have the Crisis Core Saga (Zack's death) end and the original 7 story and 2)A new timeline where Crisis Core end is different(Zack Survives!) and Sephiroth knowing that he will lose if he makes the same things as he did in the original story,he decides to act differently this time.Sephiroth's last words were:"Cloud you have 7 seconds,let's see what you can do in that time".Can't wait to see the next part.… Expand
  73. Gohax
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE is one of the most enjoyable games i played this year but there are somethings that pissed me off such as

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

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

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

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

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

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

    but even after all those cons all i can remember is the good and awesome moments the beautiful graphics the astounding music the world building and just everything feels so alive i really fell in love with the game even with all its quirks its one of the most enjoyable beautiful and fun game i played this year which brings me to my final score which is a 9 out of 10 although i'm still mad at square enix about the whole episodic bought separately thing i still love the game and i cant wait for part 2    … Expand
  74. halamanoqui
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This game is the essence of what I wanted. I cried, I laughed and I love every second of it. The most important thing is that I want more, I'm already hyped for the next installments. This is really a masterpiece!
  75. LadyL
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    I would like to send some love and appreciation to the developers. Hard work pays off. Love the remake and love the original. Cant wait too play the next part. ❤️ P.S. Thanks for giving Sephiroth more screen time
  76. Akumako
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Despite people hating of this game, most of the time for dumb reasons and sometimes with fair criticism, this is a love letter to FF7 fans. Practically everything in this game is amazing. The music, character development, story, graphics (except some textures) and incredible gameplay (despite the camera being a bit weird sometimes). A must-have that will undoubtedly become a legendary rpg,Despite people hating of this game, most of the time for dumb reasons and sometimes with fair criticism, this is a love letter to FF7 fans. Practically everything in this game is amazing. The music, character development, story, graphics (except some textures) and incredible gameplay (despite the camera being a bit weird sometimes). A must-have that will undoubtedly become a legendary rpg, just like the OG.… Expand
  77. DanielNegreiros
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    O jogo esta incrivel. Adorei toda a profundidade que foi dada em personagens secundários (Avalanche) e toda a trama que foi criada. A jogabilidade esta incrivel, as lutas animais, os gráficos nem se fala. Esta tudo maravilhoso na minha opnião.
    Só espero que a Square continue no bom caminho
  78. Killieboy1973
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    No spoilers here. This remake, such wow, so true to the original and so beautifully crafted for today. Cannot wait to insert disc 2.
  79. Alien678
    Apr 23, 2020
    7
    Don't know what to think about this "REMAKE".
    I played Final Fantasy 7 original on ps back in my childhood day and I wasn't so impressed with it, Final Fantasy 8 I liked much more. But FF7 had her moments where I asked myself "da heck is going" or " WHAT, NO WAY" and Sephiroth ... well, he is awesome. And this remake blows it all away into space, but remake brings some others good    Don't know what to think about this "REMAKE".
    I played Final Fantasy 7 original on ps back in my childhood day and I wasn't so impressed with it, Final Fantasy 8 I liked much more. But FF7 had her moments where I asked myself "da heck is going" or " WHAT, NO WAY" and Sephiroth ... well, he is awesome. And this remake blows it all away into space, but remake brings some others good moments. so 7/10    … Expand
  80. misterblasty
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This NOT a full game. Square just charged you $60 to play 1/4 of the original game. To be clear, the game ENDS when you leave Midgar, and now they expect us to pay another $60 for the next installment whenever that is finished (we waited 24 years for 1/4 of a game, so guess how long the rest will take.)

    Square: I will NEVER, repeat NEVER buy another Final Fantasy game, thank you for ruining something dear from my childhood because of your greed and incompetence.    … Expand
  81. Riposa
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went in expecting good things about this game. I can happily say that my expectations were on the low side of the game I just finished. If you're a Final Fantasy fan, played the original back in the day, or are looking to get into some of the best writing and game play this franchise has to offer, this is a must play.… Expand
  82. 0niXRaven
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is just shy of masterpiece, but it's early version still so it will definitely be polished through patches to perfection. The game is scored wonderfully, all being delicately remastered from the original soundtrack. The enemy designs have also been suitably polished, all being just as creepy, intimidating, or adorable as they should be. The game has been reworked to expand the original world to be tenfold the size as it would be, areas like the Sector 5 rooftops, which used to be three backgrounds and two minutes long, being expanded to an hour of traversal, combat, and dialogue. The action RPG battle style of XV and Kingdom Hearts has been brought to the game for a newer audience, seeing how turn-based has become a relic of the past outside of indie games. The ATB system having control over items, spells, and abilities can get a bit tense, especially when in high level encounters. But a bit of tension and challenge never hurt anyone (except your characters.) The only thing I have to say against this game is that some of the texture work needs fixing (the early version need for polish at the beginning.) In Final Fantasy XV, plates of food would show half-loaded textures for a few seconds, before switching to an HD rendering of your meal. Many environmental items look like those half-loaded textures. I do, though, have faith that these will be given a rework in a patch soon enough. Finally, and spoilers here, just play the beginning of Chapter 13. The plate has been dropped on Sector 7, and you find Barrett, looking Biggs, Wedge, Jessie, and Marlene. In this scene in the original, I hardly showed any emotion. It was a unfeeling text box talking about characters I didn't care about. But now, you care about Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie. They feel like characters now. Barrett is in tears, his voice broken, his spirit with it. The biggest, strongest, toughest looking guy on the team, is in tears for your friends, his friends, and his daughter. I cried. For the first time in years I cried with Barrett without an inch of restraint. This game, for it's up's, it downs, and it's Wall Markets, should be held in the highest regard for everything it will do for you, with you, and to you. And with that, I'd say it's but a hair's width from a perfect game.… Expand
  83. VoltzGaming
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Great game. Bring me back to child again. Game try to push the game to new way and I'm not concern about it. Waiting for the new part!!!
  84. Soriku
    Apr 23, 2020
    0
    Annoying af romance options even when you keep turning them down

    NPCs that randomly clip into cutscences and walk through Main characters Clipping textures even on pro Very linear and the entire party tells at you if you are trying to explore (for nearly nothing midgar is empty af) platinumed the game relatively easily but that's because the game is so linear lol You have more freedom in    Annoying af romance options even when you keep turning them down

    NPCs that randomly clip into cutscences and walk through Main characters Clipping textures even on pro
    Very linear and the entire party tells at you if you are trying to explore (for nearly nothing midgar is empty af) platinumed the game relatively easily but that's because the game is so linear lol You have more freedom in the original when it comes to exploring ... fights dont feel rewarding even on harder difficulties..    … Expand
  85. Rippy3
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    There are a few unfair reviews here, alot of them moaning about the episodic nature of the game. I for one am pleased they took this approach it means that they can cram more into the story. This game offers a massive expansion on the original story.
  86. Alex_c
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Pro:
    - incredible characterization of every main and sub-main character. They are incredible, from behaviour to expressions
    - Deep and Mature Story - jaw-dropping characters aesthetic. Never seen something this astounding since The last of Us - Great Gameplay. Simple if you're not into it, very deep if you're interested. Typical example of easy to learn, hard to master Mixed: -    Pro:
    - incredible characterization of every main and sub-main character. They are incredible, from behaviour to expressions
    - Deep and Mature Story
    - jaw-dropping characters aesthetic. Never seen something this astounding since The last of Us
    - Great Gameplay. Simple if you're not into it, very deep if you're interested. Typical example of easy to learn, hard to master

    Mixed:
    - This is a heavy story-driven game. So don't expect a open-world like game. Buy it if you like those kind of games.

    Con:
    - It's like they forgot to add textures to some places, so sometimes you have this gorgeous looking character speaking in a PS2 environment. It's visible enough for you to notice it, but not too much as to render the scene ugly. It's just weird
    - Some camera problem here and there, especially with intense fights    … Expand
  87. 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
  88. Mayhem714
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal. Square delivered. Nostalgia blast from the past in 2020 glory.
  89. mook
    Apr 23, 2020
    5
    2 / 3 for presentation
    1.5 / 3 for game-play
    2 / 3 other 5.5 / 9 total Summary: Good, but not good enough for what is going to be a £150 remake. Pros: The lead characters and summons look fantastic The environment set pieces are at times great Nostalgia, so much nostalgia Music, the score is fantastic The characters are more fleshed out and their tensions play better in this    2 / 3 for presentation
    1.5 / 3 for game-play
    2 / 3 other
    5.5 / 9 total

    Summary:
    Good, but not good enough for what is going to be a £150 remake.

    Pros:
    The lead characters and summons look fantastic
    The environment set pieces are at times great
    Nostalgia, so much nostalgia
    Music, the score is fantastic
    The characters are more fleshed out and their tensions play better in this game
    Voice acting is on point
    The battle system, a solid combination of classic turn based and more modern concepts

    Cons:
    Somehow there's less actual game here than in the original
    The environment set pieces are at times terrible
    The game is one long corridor, there is very little scope for exploration
    Short and at the same time somehow obviously padded
    Some of the environment textures are PlayStation 2 quality
    The weapon skill up system is complete crap
    The puzzles are terrible, like someone put the mechanisms in place and forgot to create an actual puzzle    … Expand
  90. NaturalLucker
    Apr 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very meh game. First 3-4 chapters and the last one are a blast, but everything in between can be very boring and frustrating. The first problem is it's "open world" which is nearly empty and uninteresting except some side-quests. The second: very lengthy sequences like whole 17-th episode or some "Oh, this monster stole our key, let's run after him for 15 minutes" shenanigans.… Expand
  91. Rsb20
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece unique different emotional legand lovely FF7 go ahead & buy the game
  92. foxiemaxie
    Apr 23, 2020
    6
    I think it is an average game with some problems. There are good things too tho, for example Tifa’s **** as I see it on the Internet. Those poor things are carrying the weight of the game. The characters, the main characters at least, are graphically well designed, but the NPCs not too much. The gestures and the facial expressions are terrible sometimes (I’m looking at you tongueI think it is an average game with some problems. There are good things too tho, for example Tifa’s **** as I see it on the Internet. Those poor things are carrying the weight of the game. The characters, the main characters at least, are graphically well designed, but the NPCs not too much. The gestures and the facial expressions are terrible sometimes (I’m looking at you tongue movement). The combat system is a lazy effort. It is playable but still is a lazy effort with many errors. When a cutscene interrupts the limit break casting and the gauge becomes empty... what is this? Or when your fellow teammate pushes out the mob from under the sword strike while the animation of the ability is in progress... (and he is a ranged character why is he on the boss's face suddenly? Oh, I know, if you don't control the characters in every second, they are just standing somewhere, I don't know maybe they are thinking about the meaning of life, but sometimes they are all over the place and doing sh*t)) The camera movement is often messing with the targeting. And the whole system has just almost no depth. The side quests are clearly just cheap fillers... find 3 cats. Find 3 kids. Find 3 chocobos. Find 3 kids again. Find 3 disks. Kill that big monster. Go back and kill another big monster at the same place, or kill the exact same monster twice at the same location. The graphic is mixed, somewhere it is good, elsewhere the textures are horrible. The story is, well, maybe some Japanese Disney (or FFVII with Kingdom Hearts as ppl say, I don't know Kingdom Hearts too much, but I can imagine what they are talking about).
    All in all it has a mood, the fights are manageable (with a massive annoying factor), and I'm still playing with it after 72 hours so I can't say this is a bad game. It is just average. I understand that many people are strongly influenced by nostalgia factor, good for them, but this game is mediocre.    … Expand
  93. niouyoku
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely everything I dreamed and hoped for. Fans of the original will be pleased and extremely satisfied to play this game. This is truly a modernized reimagined version of the game that we all loved. And now I'm sad I have to wait for the next episode. Play this game NOW
  94. TheGamerSundays
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    My personal score: 9/10

    Leaving the big reviews for the professionals I'll just leave here a quick personal review: - Gameplay - simply great; arguably the best combat system since SE started trying this action oriented systems, very polished and addicting; outside of combat you have some mini games like the original that are fun and add a bit of breathing moments (except that pro    My personal score: 9/10

    Leaving the big reviews for the professionals I'll just leave here a quick personal review:
    - Gameplay - simply great; arguably the best combat system since SE started trying this action oriented systems, very polished and addicting; outside of combat you have some mini games like the original that are fun and add a bit of breathing moments (except that pro level pull-ups...jeez is that hard as hell!?); replaying the game in hard mode adds even more to the fun of combat. You need to be good at materia management and MP usage, good for strategists. Chapter selection also helps a lot for those trying to get platinum. Overall a lot of quality of life systems. Easy menus, upgradable weapons, upgradable materia and all that add to a solid RPG system.

    - Characters: what can I say besides they carry the story like the original? They are great, just as I remember, hell, the main crew is better than ever. The side characters, especially the rest of Avalanche are miles better and the new additions are interesting.

    - Story: it's the old story with an added element that changes things. I like it, it gives a twist and by the end it gets me thrilled. I'm excited for what's to come and how is SE going to deal with what they added. Been watching a lot of podcasts reviewing this ending. It leaves a lot to discussion and that's great, makes people connect, think, scratch their heads.

    - Graphics: outside of some textures glitches (looking at you Sector 5 Slums) it's a pretty game, up to the best of this generation of consoles.

    - Soundtrack: I don't know how, but the bastards gave an even better soundtrack than the original. It's amazing. It gets your heart pumping in boss battles, it gets you emotional when it needs to be and sometimes it feels like it's own character in the game (especially when it's throwing you hints, mainly by the end of the game).

    I have some minor issues with the game, thus the 9/10.

    The Whispers ("Plot Ghosts") are fundamental to the new flavour added to the story, but for the most part they're just an annoying mechanic. Can't help but feel that the game could add this new flavour without them.

    Sometimes the pace really goes down and some side quests, even though they add character and world building very well, are just weak.

    SPOILER: Going back to the sewers just to get some grappling hooks and a bit more of Leslie's story is just very weak writing. In the original how we go up the plate is also goofy, but hey, at least you don't have to go through the same level and fight the same boss (even though it's a nice battle).

    I see a lot of people in a tantrum because they feel misleaded or because they think everything is going to be extremely different from here on out. Most of it comes from the more recent works of SE. And they're right on that. It's hard to trust a company that has failed more than once in its storytelling, but this is their Holy Grail. This is the piece of work they have the more respect and love. I believe they will work with bot nostalgia and the feeling of new adventures, and that to me is just how it was supposed to be.

    For the people that are outraged I would just say, breathe a little, give some space to the developers. 95% of the first part of this Remake hits the right notes and goes beyond that. Why would you even think the rest wouldn't be like this?    … Expand
  95. Mischa91
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Best game i have played. Everything is high quality. Music, voice acting, menus, and the battle system is engaging and innovative to boot. Super happy with this purchase.
  96. Msbubu
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Love the game all the way,seeing midgar in moden graphic is such a trip down memory lane,and the ending give endless possibility,cant wait to see what Square enix does with this remake.
  97. sanitabir
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    FF vii remake delivers. Storytelling is amazing, it is definitely worth more than the current 8.0 score. They put some hard work into it. Brings my childhood memories back - the story is linear unlike witcher, yet this is true for the original series as well anyways. Well done, looking forward to new episodes.
  98. Shauny
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been over 20 years since I played FF7 and although my memory of the whole story is fairly hazy, the main thing I think of at the end of the remake is just how much of the journey there is left to play and yet I'm not able to and I've got no idea when the next of probably 2 or more installments will be made available. Could it be months or years? There's no doubt what an improvement there is in this offering. The graphics are amazing, the battle engine is loads more fun this time around and the extension of storylines has made what was really the opening couple of acts in the original epic a solid 40 hour game that is probably one of the best this year.

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

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

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

    Please guys, jusy give us the rest ASAP!

    And whilst you're at it, get working on FF8 too (just don't think you need to add 'Remake' to the end of the title, we know it's a bloody remake)    … Expand
  99. 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.
  100. Skylow
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game! A roller coaster of emotions and beautiful characterization. If you have any interest in final fantasy, this is definitely a MUST PLAY game.
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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