Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. Alukun
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Till today i play every few years a run of FF7. It was one of my first games i ever had and my first big love which enlighted my enthusiasm for videogames.
    10/10
  2. NolaHapp
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    Waited so long for this remake only for it to be a REBOOT with multiple timelines being used as an excuse to completely change the game. They made one of the best games of all time into a multiple timeline mess
  3. aordozo
    Apr 17, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Until I got to the ending, I was prepared to give this game high praise. After getting a chance to see the ending, it’s clear that square is treating this remake as a game meant to defy the old game and I hate it. It feels like they are giving the finger to the old game’s legacy for the sake of trying something new. That something new is confusing too and leaves serious plot holes. I am sad now that we won’t get a true remake. I wished they just focused on making a new final fantasy instead. I’ll bet money now that we won’t see that key event with aerith down the road.… Expand
  4. Tdg3
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    Completely unfaithful to the original game. So much has been changed that this cannot be considered a ff7 remake, and should not have been advertised as one. This game is not what I wanted. I cannot stand the **** final fantasy xv style of combat.
  5. BatLB
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I am now 33 years old - I played FF7 with sweet 11 on the OG PlayStation in my bedroom. I fell in love with the Characters, spent hundreds of hours on the game and a good portion of it on chocobo taming alone.

    I enjoyed the story, I got frustrated by Ruby and Emerald Weapons, I collected the ultimate Weapons and tamed the Golden Chocobo for Knights of the Round. That said, I AM the    I am now 33 years old - I played FF7 with sweet 11 on the OG PlayStation in my bedroom. I fell in love with the Characters, spent hundreds of hours on the game and a good portion of it on chocobo taming alone.

    I enjoyed the story, I got frustrated by Ruby and Emerald Weapons, I collected the ultimate Weapons and tamed the Golden Chocobo for Knights of the Round.

    That said, I AM the target audience for this game. And I can just say... wow! The Remake is brilliant. The Combat is fast, hectic, but still feels very strategic and organized. The Character Controls are, even though with a learning curve, intuitive. The graphics are stunning - besides a few hiccups with textures which the PS4 is to blame alone, mentioning especially doors and walls in some parts of the game - and the characters finally have personality. While my little Aerith legofigurine had some dialogues that gave you an idea about her, this Aerith is alive and feels real - Her emotions, thought processes, dialogues. Cloud, the little annoying S-Head with his emotions and psychological issues is exactly how I imagined him to be. Tifa, the strong and struggled martial arts warrior, simply perfect. Even the side characters we couldn't really get to know well in the original finally got a background story and life.

    To me, this is exactly what I wanted from the game. Even if they never bring a second part, I am happy to be able to see Midgar the way I imagined it as a little boy, when my fantasy was inspired by the beautiful stories and music of Squaresoft.    … Expand
  6. Cloud_to_kozak
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    In all, this game is absolutely amazing. Combat is great, graphics look stunning, music is excellent and the voice acting is perfect. Then the overall gameplay, the fan service, the atmosphere of the game and the nostalgia trip is just a jaw dropping experience for all fans of FFVII.
  7. hhrriisstt
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Wow. I'm so happy with this game. Getting the opportunity to not only revisit these characters and this story, but to have it fleshed out, given more depth, as well as not knowing what's coming in the future? Bravo.

    The gameplay is addicting, the boss and enemy (re)design is a masterclass in unique mechanics, The graphics are the best I've ever seen - it's legitimately difficult to tell    Wow. I'm so happy with this game. Getting the opportunity to not only revisit these characters and this story, but to have it fleshed out, given more depth, as well as not knowing what's coming in the future? Bravo.

    The gameplay is addicting, the boss and enemy (re)design is a masterclass in unique mechanics, The graphics are the best I've ever seen - it's legitimately difficult to tell the difference between a pre-rendered scene and an in-engine scene (with certain exceptions).

    There are changes to the story, purists beware, but I feel they gave the original a lot of respect and love - we'll see how it goes moving forward, but so far I have to say I'm extremely happy and impressed with the amount of love this game seems to ooze from every pore.    … Expand
  8. kLRc4GE
    Apr 17, 2020
    3
    Sadly after 23 years SE fails to deliver a proper REMAKE.
    Project was too ambitious - from hardware perspective and new story & content approach.
    It's not a game for younger audience (story too complicated) and not for fans (too many boring filler quests and unnecessary changes).
    Funny - almost 70% of "new and great" content is lame and boring.
    Nomura - whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy????????
  9. KRYPTAIYAN
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I loved every bit of this game. If I were to gripe about anything it would be the ending. I felt the fans were led to believe this was a remake of the orginal game with minor changes here and there. However it isn't. I definitely dont mind the changes either. Just didnt expect them. I have faith this team will come through and continue to make this game as great as the remake.
  10. tamarabity
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    One of the most impressive video game graphics I have ever seen. FF 7 remake also has some of the best music arrangements I've seen from a video game. The game really feels immersive because of those aspects

    The combat just feels right and the story is very good. Like it a lot
  11. meterbin
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I never rated a game in my life, but this remake has made me in such a way that I had to come here, create an account and rate it 10.

    I immediately and rate the original Final Fantasy VII game 10 also. (Something that I've done a long time ago.)

    By the way, I used to not to trust metacritic "Critic Reviews", but not anymore. Holy cow they rate this remake 88? Excellent choice
  12. montorot
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Probably one of my favorite RPG games of all time. Really like how the combat feels "heavy" and how the story really fleshed out. There are some minor technical issues, but overall awesome game
  13. LucilleMagar
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    I never rated a game in my life, but this remake revolted me in such a way that I had to come here, create an account and rate it 0.

    I will take the time and rate the original Final Fantasy VII game 10. (Something that I should've done a long time ago.) By the way, I used to trust metacritc "Critic Reviews", but not anymore. How dare they rate this remake 88? Who are these    I never rated a game in my life, but this remake revolted me in such a way that I had to come here, create an account and rate it 0.

    I will take the time and rate the original Final Fantasy VII game 10. (Something that I should've done a long time ago.)

    By the way, I used to trust metacritc "Critic Reviews", but not anymore. How dare they rate this remake 88? Who are these metacritic's Critics rating this remake trash 100 anyway?    … Expand
  14. Kitika
    Apr 17, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I've finished the game, so I'm going to talk about the entire content and not just the demo. (No spoilers though).
    Indeed, the demo was really in the spirit of the original is this and that explains most of the sales. But how many people actually played the game with it?
    Indeed the game is quite beautiful, even very beautiful at times. However, there is a huge problem with the physics of the engine. A lot of objects on the ground are moved when you crash into them. I can understand this when you crash into a small plastic stud, but a 200 kg steel beam? this is quite ridiculous. Then, the majority of dialogue scenes in the form of cinematic are plan-plane, no real gestures, in short, this is the level of animation of the years 2010... in the end, it hasn't evolved since FFX. Most of the dialogues are very badly written, unlikely. Since The last of Us I haven't seen another game being able to tell me "it's credible!", the only interaction I found credible was Cloud and Jessie, the rest was forced, badly played or pure filling. A lot of filling for not much in this remake. Moreover the game is enormously sanitized, never the slightest drop of blood or evidence of physical violence makes the whole thing very unbelievable...
    As for the main story of the FF7 Midgar game, it's basically correct but nothing more (the ending is just absolutely rubbish). For the rest, I'll go to the Spoiler zone.
    Otherwise, the music is either nice (well, only in the playable part of the demo, which takes the theme of the game) and then, in everything else, or it's massacres of the original themes (the TURKs theme for example, what a horror). Either from the insipid nightclub sound... but hey, since de Nobuo Uematsu doesn't deal with FF musics anymore, they are only interchangeable background musics and not musics designed to express an emotion or an atmosphere.
    Then, the fighting system... I didn't know that the future of jrpg was dark drunk and even slower and more boring... it goes at the beginning, but becomes very quickly heavy, repetitive and slow. Maybe the solution found to increase the playing time .
    Anyway, my ideas are in a mess, but clearly, this game doesn't deserve the notes (probably made only on the demo) of the game. It's a game that relies only on nostalgia to ensure its sales, but taken as a standalone on a new license would have been an average PS4 game and not a "best-seller".

    POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT

    But for me this game is to FF7 what Star Wars 7 and Star Wars 4 are to FF7, that is to say an identical narrative, but without impact because it's very badly brought. For example, Sephiroth is shown as the big bad guy at the end in a completely stupid fight just to make fan service advent children. There is absolutely nothing that says Sephiroth is the bad guy before the last 10 minutes. Moreover, the previous comparison remains valid, I felt like I was playing a design game by Disney. No one dies, no more stakes, everyone comes back to life.
    And as for the ghosts, which is a deus ex machina bad, but so bad... Those ghosts are only there for people who finished the game in 1997 saying, well, you wanted the game from then? well, we don't want to do it again. I see the ghosts as being the players wanting to force the story to be the same as it was back then, and the developers saying to force fate and tell people who want to play a remake **** you, we're changing the story". In that case, don't do a remake, release FF16... But hey, considering the quality of 15 and 13-213-213-3, Square clearly has no more aura. This is the last Final Fantasy I buy. In my mind the license is definitely dead.    … Expand
  15. owenw218
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    No spoiler review: TLDR: 10/10 game.
    Story: The story of FF7 is well known at this point, in this iteration, a lot of what happens is consistent with the original, with innumerable nods and winks to the original. However there are deviations, and without delving into spoilers, I will say I found them to be good for the most part. What they did is actually genius, but I can’t say why    No spoiler review: TLDR: 10/10 game.
    Story: The story of FF7 is well known at this point, in this iteration, a lot of what happens is consistent with the original, with innumerable nods and winks to the original. However there are deviations, and without delving into spoilers, I will say I found them to be good for the most part. What they did is actually genius, but I can’t say why without ruining the point of playing the game and experiencing it yourself. Suffice it to say Square Enix is aware of what they’re doing by changing things, and they’re aware of what their audience thinks. Despite what angery fan boyes online are saying, they didn’t kingdom hearts this game. But, what they did do is extremely clever, and I am very much looking forward to the next game, which is coming, it says so in the credits.

    Navigation: Like FF13, this game can be rather linear, but unlike FF13, the combat isn’t “which autopilot will win this fight”, and there are multiple times during the story where it opens up and you can do side quests / grind on monsters to level up material, etc. FF13 didn’t give you this option until the last third of the game which imo was a huge mistake. The paths are less linear, and you are rewarded for taking your time to explore paths to find treasure. Occasionally, areas are clearly structured to pad out the time you play the game, but this only bothered me a handful of times (forcing you to walk for a period of time during a more interactive scene for example) and at it’s worst, wasn’t that bad. I appreciated SE being responsive to the fact that this game being just midgar needed to be expanded on to be worth people’s money.

    Combat: This might be the best part of this game. It’s a mix of action and strategy. You have enough options as each character that each battle feels good and distinct. You have to block, dodge, attack, and monitor your ATB gauge which is what allows you to use items, magic, summons, and your better abilities. Combat gets better as you get better. You can mostly **** your way through the first bombing run, but pretty soon, you need to actually learn how to do it to not get rocked, and it’s impressively fleshed out.
    On normal difficulty, this game isn’t easy, and requires you to use all of the tools it gives you. Beating the game unlocks chapter select and hard mode, allowing you to replay previous sections with your current weapons material and gear.

    Weapons: Each weapon has it’s own special Triangle attack, and if you use it enough you can learn it permanently (think ff9) and then use it with other weapons, expanding your abilities as time goes on. Even cooler, each weapon has it’s own skill tree. You get SP as you level up, and can upgrade the number of material slots, damage you do with physical or magic attacks, defense, as well as other cool effects. You can reset the weapon skill trees to change how you play as you get more SP as much as you want. This gives combat and character development a lot of extra wiggle room. You can test out a build, and if it sucks, go reset it for a trivial amount of gil, and try again.

    Materia: The material options are pretty robust, most of what you expect to be there is there, and there are tons of new material, which you earn by doing intel missions. e.g. use the sense material on X number of enemies, perform Action Y, Z number of times. It rewards you for exploring the battle system to the fullest, which is just good game design.

    Music: The music is incredible, a lot of expansion on the original tracks but most of them are so good. The music is dynamic as **** boss battles will have music amp up or slow down based on the action and as you get closer to killing the boss it gets increasingly amped up. I got goose bumps so much I lost count of how often it happened.
    Final thoughts: I think Square Enix intends for this to be supplemental to, but not replacing the original. It’s clear they plan to make significant changes to the arcs of many characters moving forward, and they reference things that happened in the original to an extent that makes me think we’re in for a similar but different story for this series. TBH, I’m ok with that. Sephiroth is still trying to destroy humanity, Shinra is still Shinra, all the characters are still themselves, it’s still FF7. But it’s not a shot for shot remake, and the next games in this series will likely deviate from the original story and plot in ways that some will take issue with. I’ve beaten FF7 original probably over a dozen times now. It’s my favorite game, I’m as a big a fanboy as they come, and I am onboard the remake train. It’s so good. My final playtime before doing Hard mode / chapter select stuff was 40 hours, I did most of the optional stuff before finishing it, but I think there is more than enough content to warrant getting this game. It really is very good.    … Expand
  16. frienlist
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Really glad what they did with this remake. Instead of just doing the same thing, they tried something different by changing the story a bit while adding more depth to the existing story. Not really perfect, but at least this make the wait for the next part more worth it. Love it
  17. minargit
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Fun and very memorable. A worthy successor of the original FF 7. Really shows how much love were put into this project
  18. SethpCecil
    Apr 17, 2020
    6
    I was very excited about this game and there is a lot here to like, but poor combat mechanics (Limit and summon nerfs are a huge disappointment) bizarre changes to the story and an increase in the silliness of an already silly game drag it way down. as someone who has played the original more than any other game this is a really good Final Fantasy game, but a poor imitation of a FinalI was very excited about this game and there is a lot here to like, but poor combat mechanics (Limit and summon nerfs are a huge disappointment) bizarre changes to the story and an increase in the silliness of an already silly game drag it way down. as someone who has played the original more than any other game this is a really good Final Fantasy game, but a poor imitation of a Final Fantasy 7 game.… Expand
  19. Loeroth
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruined one of the best storyline in gaming. The excellent start and the combat overhaul are not worth it.
    Congratulations to the writing team you just ruined a beloved game. Don’t bother with this one and play the original.    … Expand
  20. OldschoolFFplay
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    I'm an original FFVII player and have followed the series since FFX, working my way backwards whilst I waited for FFXII and FFXIII to release. This is due to having had an N64 and only being able to play the older titles when I got a PS2.

    This is generally a great game if you take out the ending which is a creative addition which Nomura took the liberty of adding for no apparent reason.    I'm an original FFVII player and have followed the series since FFX, working my way backwards whilst I waited for FFXII and FFXIII to release. This is due to having had an N64 and only being able to play the older titles when I got a PS2.

    This is generally a great game if you take out the ending which is a creative addition which Nomura took the liberty of adding for no apparent reason. The original story has been kept with some minor alterations up until the end. Some of these additions are good and add to the story where before there where gaps, and some are disneyfied instantiations of an other wise gritty and dark story as originally conceived by Sakaguchi.

    Graphics and music are a masterpiece in their own rights. Gameplay is fun but can get a bit hack and slash at points, but an improvement over FFXV without question. There are not enough monster killing sidequests except for the arena and the VR, maybe a free DLC could fix this or events like they did in FFXV.

    The story is good, unfortunately a bit diluted with some characters fates changing and making it more normie friendly. Basically deducting a sense of tragedy from the original game, one of the core themes of the original.

    There are parts that have been elongated where it wasn't needed, namely at the pillar where the sense of urgency of the task at hand is slowed by dialogue and cut scenes with overly chirpy characters.

    Overall a good game, would be better if they deleted the last chapter and had the crew walk off into the sunset.    … Expand
  21. Fuksquarenix
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For those saying to give this game a 0/10 is really unfair but are completely fine with the ridiculous amount of perfect 10s need to just shut up. I'm gonna score it a 0 as a protest to all those 10s which this game definitely does NOT deserve!
    Let's just say for example Square left the story alone and Nomura didn't insert his extremely cringey dementors into key moments of the game and ruining it. Let's say they didn't add terrible cringey side characters like Roche and Chadley who don't fit at all. And let's just say they didn't ruin the entire story and characters by constantly showing Sephiroth every hour of the game, killing the subtlety of his approach in the original. Long gone is the mystery and intrigue. And lastly let's say they didn't completely **** up the end by changing everything. Letting Zack live and destroying the core of Clouds character. Ruining any build up to a fantastic journey to fight and defeat Sephiroth. Even if all of the games story stayed true and didn't piss off the loyal fans, my point remains that the game itself is still weak!

    Even staying true to the original it's a 6-7/10 at best.
    Let's name a few things.
    -Repetitive combat. Mostly spamming square and healing on occasion.
    - Hallways everywhere! Flashbacks to forcing my way through FF13. ugh.
    -Cloud constantly moving slow in areas.
    - Cringey dialogue. (Jesse dying was painful to watch and not because it was emotionally painful but because she wouldn't just die already! had so much terrible dialogue to spew out) She's also thirsty as ****.
    -Side quests are terrible and repetitive. mindless padding. Something FF15 does alot of
    -Pacing is destroyed completely. The flow of the story is so off compared to the original. You're not as invested because of it. Ultimately the original was so much better.

    Such a shame.
    This game thanks to Nomura is gonna just go do its own thing and like anything he's involved in will just be a badly written mess and you'll all be wishing it had of just stuck to being a solid remake of the original.    … Expand
  22. rpgconsumer
    Apr 17, 2020
    4
    It's not a remake as they promised us but a reinvention of the title, only for that reason the game has a negative aspect of great importance. After years, waiting for it after the promise of the remake, we find ... this. Playable and graphically it's outstanding (except for the popping in some textures and the camera during fighting in small spaces). But what gives the suspense without aIt's not a remake as they promised us but a reinvention of the title, only for that reason the game has a negative aspect of great importance. After years, waiting for it after the promise of the remake, we find ... this. Playable and graphically it's outstanding (except for the popping in some textures and the camera during fighting in small spaces). But what gives the suspense without a doubt are the plot changes that not only influence this chapter that concerns us but will also affect the following chapters. We all like the story of the original game and absolutely nobody has asked for events to change, I do not consider myself a purist and I would have tolerated certain changes, but this is too much, in an RPG the story is a fundamental pillar and add time travel , premonitions and resurrections makes it a cheap story worthy of a B-movie, in short, the game is overflowing with fanservice from all sides in an uncontrolled way. They had it very easy, they just had to repeat what they did 23 years ago with current technology, that was the only thing we asked for and we found a first part that is only faithful to the original during the first hours of the game and that is going crazy for as the story progresses with an ending taken from the top hat that leaves a very bitter taste and completely eliminates the desire to acquire the next episode of the title. Conclusion: this is not Final Fantasy VII.

    No se trata de un remake como nos prometieron si no de una reinvención del título, solo por eso el juego tiene un aspecto negativo de gran importancia. Después de años esperándolo con ilusión tras la promesa del remake nos encontramos con... esto. Jugable y gráficamente es sobresaliente (salvo el popping en algunas texturas y la cámara durante los combates en espacios estrechos). Pero lo que le otorga el suspenso sin duda son los cambios argumentales que no solo influyen en este capitulo que nos atañe sino que también afectarán a los siguientes capítulos. A todos nos gusta la historia del juego original y absolutamente nadie ha pedido que cambien los acontecimientos, no me considero un purista y abría tolerado ciertos cambios, pero esto es demasiado, en un rpg la historia es un pilar fundamental y añadirle viajes en el tiempo, premoniciones y resurrecciones la convierte en una historia barata digna de una película de serie B, en pocas palabras, el juego rebosa fanservice por todos lados de manera descontrolada con todo lo que ello implica. Lo tenían muy fácil, solo tenían que repetir lo que hicieron hace 23 años con tecnología actual, eso era lo único que pedíamos y nos encontramos con una primera parte que solo es fiel al original durante las primeras horas de juego y que se va desmadrando a medida que se avanza en la historia con un final sacado de la chistera que deja un sabor muy amargo y elimina por completo las ganas de adquirir el siguiente episodio del título. Conclusión: esto no es Final Fantasy VII.    … Expand
  23. Bartoszkrzak
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    There are 18 chapters in this game. I was absolutely hooked for the first 17. This game was like a good book, you just had to find out wgag happens next! The music is unreal. The character development makes you love the gang. The combat is great once you get used to it. Honestly this game is just unreal. However, like with everyone else - I didn't like the ending. I had not played theThere are 18 chapters in this game. I was absolutely hooked for the first 17. This game was like a good book, you just had to find out wgag happens next! The music is unreal. The character development makes you love the gang. The combat is great once you get used to it. Honestly this game is just unreal. However, like with everyone else - I didn't like the ending. I had not played the original game before but this ending just did not suit it for me. I was very disappointed with the ending and it left me very unsatisfied. That being said, this game is worth it for the first 17 chapters.… Expand
  24. mrtheshaggy
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    A absolutely pointless remake. Took the fun parts of the classic, bogged them down with a pointless combat system, and added piles of useless fluff. If all they can think of to do is create crappier remakes of older Final Fantasy games ... we can confirm this franchise is dead.
  25. lerh
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    gorgeous! Life stream reminds me of the end of FF13-3,Something green floats pass universe and finally lands in "a star".Maybe we players can see a surprise in FF7-2.
  26. djaparatic
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Game is a great interpretation of the first couple of hours of the original game. Great storytelling that ends leaving all of us, fans of the original and newcomers, in uncertainty of what 's next.

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

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

    PERSONAL OPINION:
    I struggled a lot during my first run to nit-pick the game for every little flaw, texture, linear path or story deviation. i.e. everything different from what I imagined this game in my head when I played it for the first time. This anxiety of weather or not it will live to my expectations kind of paralyzed me and affected my game-play, until I reached the controversial ending. It kind of surprised me and reminded me what playing the game should feel like without the fear of expectancy. Ending does not mean second part will have a major plot points changed, or if it will I guess it will be an optional thing because you as a player now could in fact be an arbiter of fate. This uncertainty weather the story will follow the preexisting script from the original game or not is a masterful way of amplifying the major story events when and if they eventually happen. Well convoluted, in a positive way.    … Expand
  27. Jehquis
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Arleady 55 hours in less than a week. Can't put the controller down.
    Not exempt of default but i now consider it a must-buy if you're a FF fan.
  28. rosnk30
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Well, I never wrote another review before end a entire game, so with he i will be different.

    Can I would says that I played he in original FFVII era, release and any kind of impressions I felt in that age and how amazing was but I doesnt this because its desnecessary. Two games that was created in two diferents era .... if I compare, I choose psx version just because's more    Well, I never wrote another review before end a entire game, so with he i will be different.

    Can I would says that I played he in original FFVII era, release and any kind of impressions I felt in that age and how amazing was but I doesnt this because its desnecessary.

    Two games that was created in two diferents era .... if I compare, I choose psx version just because's more nostalgic...

    In fact I doesnt beat FF7 remake yet, but I played enough to say that's masterpiece! This new game try catch more about characters that is secondary of the first one FF7 without looses main story....

    Perhaps my bad impressions's about the game's it is he be sells separated....so I thinks that director (I know that was did for get more bucks) do this trying copying the FF7 original that was with 3 CDs,,,

    Well, its amazing game....    … Expand
  29. Benor
    Apr 17, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. game was great then that ending happened and turned a great story it kingdom heart BS… Expand
  30. Kirrison
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    ***Spoiler Free***
    Square-Enix in my opinion has done a remarkable job.
    I think of this project as not necessarily a remake but more of a re imagining of a cult classic. Starting from the beginning as somebody that played the original as an 11 year old kid, I walked into this game with optimism but I was still very cautious. I game regularly but the original ps1 game is one of my    ***Spoiler Free***
    Square-Enix in my opinion has done a remarkable job.
    I think of this project as not necessarily a remake but more of a re imagining of a cult classic.

    Starting from the beginning as somebody that played the original as an 11 year old kid, I walked into this game with optimism but I was still very cautious.
    I game regularly but the original ps1 game is one of my favourite games of all time and nothing really compares story wise to me as i'm a sucker for a good rebellion story so i've always loved the Midgar section.

    When I entered the first mako reactor it was surreal for me, everything that you imagined as a child when you were playing the original has come to life while maintaining the charm of its roots.
    As you are walking through the slums you can look up at the plate above your head that separates the poor people in the slums from the elite living above them ( this was only mentioned briefly in the original), it is details like this that really make the experience.

    The graphics are on another level especially the character models, the environments are great except for the occasional pixelated door ( I hope this gets fixed in future patches).

    The characters that were given only minor lines in the original are fully fleshed out with personality and back story which has given serious weight to some of the events that occur later in the game.

    In regards to the combat system it is simply brilliant.
    I'm not sure if i'm in the minority with this but I found that combat extremely enjoyable.
    I never expected turn based combat in this game as some others have, it was labeled as an action RPG and it works really well.
    In the beginning I was almost exclusively using the protagonist "Cloud Strife" but the game flows in such a natural way that by the end I was rotating between every character and using all the abilities available to my characters.
    My only minor gripe is that the end bosses difficulty spiked very quickly, now i'm not saying that it was too hard because its very manageable but you go from easily handling boss encounters to really having to strategize for your encounters, and as the combat in the game really flowed up until this point that i found this to be quite jarring.

    As I said in the beginning of this review it is more of a re imagining than a remake to me as some story beats are very different to the original and this does definitely change things in regards to the overall story in future parts, whether you can accept this or not is down to personal preference but I loved it and am extremely excited for the next part!

    Hopefully it doesn't take too long.

    This game really is the whole package and I can tell that remarkable amount of care and love has gone into crafting this game,

    10/10    … Expand
  31. Sterbherb503
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    This game was butchered, sorry this is no remake. It doesn't have the atmosphere of the original. I can't understand why they focused so hard on Characters who aren't essential to the plot. I don't understand the cringyness of them too. TimeTravel in FF7? WTF? Thanks for the Ripoff.
  32. Sephiroth89
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is not without issue but the positives very much outgrow the minuses.
    Battle:
    Battle system is the best one I've seen in the whole final fantasy series. It's very balanced, action packed and diversed.
    Ennviroment.
    The enviroment could be better. It is beautiful to look at but it rather feels like you cannot that much interact with it. For example if you slash your sword at the wall there is no satisfying sparkles and sound there. Of course there are some elements that you can slash or push but it feels rather forced just to have something there that can be hit.
    Areas:
    This installment is quite linear which is understandable based on the story arc of the game. Still I wished we had little bit more open exploration areas in the game. I felt like it was missing if it is a standalone game.
    Story(spoiler):
    I loved every bit of it, it felt nostalgic and exciting. I loved how they expanded the whole experiance, gave us more insight and more scenes. I loved how the Shinra had human elements. Soldiers not sure if this is right etc. Made them feel more real. Same with the citizens. They were manipulated with news and goverment and dint see the bigger picture. I could see this happenning in the real life too.
    The ending left me shocked and surprised. On one hand I'm afraid what are they gonna do with the original story. I'm afraid they might ruined the balanced and complex story as it is implementing another complexity to it. I dont like the idea of taking back what happenned and was made us invested emotionally such as resurecting already dead characters. On the other hand I liked to surpised, I like that I dont know what to expect and makes me excited that I dont really know how it will end.
    In the end we need to wait for more parts to see where the creators gonna take this approach. I really enjoyed the game but don't agree with some things hence its not 10/10    … Expand
  33. StarboardWing
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I loved the original, but this one quickly became one of my favorite games of all time as well.
  34. Blain1989
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    What an absolute mess of a game this is I really don’t get the scores people are giving it, the textures in this game are sub par at best the dialogue is terrible and most of the voice acting is aswell, the battle system can’t decide if it’s turn based or action the action part of the system is mashing the square button and the character AI is just horrendous the characters you aren’tWhat an absolute mess of a game this is I really don’t get the scores people are giving it, the textures in this game are sub par at best the dialogue is terrible and most of the voice acting is aswell, the battle system can’t decide if it’s turn based or action the action part of the system is mashing the square button and the character AI is just horrendous the characters you aren’t controlling just stand there almost it’s pathetic, now in my opinion the game should of covered midgar and beyond easily there is too many areas of just pure filler and enemies that are damage sponges and it’s not like it adds anything too the game because your just sat there waiting for them too die because the game is not difficult by any stretch of the imagination, now the story oh dear lord the story what a mess this is not the story you remember from all those years ago they have changed to many elements especially the ending to this part of the story disgrace they have even changed the most basic parts of the dialogue and why don’t I get to go into avalanches hideout ? And sephiroth is ruined at this point in the game he is meant to be too powerful for anyone to fight so why can you go toe to toe with him he never seen cloud as a threat in this part let alone remember him the game is a joke if it had any other name attached to apart from final fantasy seven it would have been berated it all seems like it was sold on a lie as a cash grab it seems like making games into episodes that aren’t worth the full prices of admission is the new loot boxes.… Expand
  35. WildStrike
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Not the remake I hoped for, but I had a great time playing it regardless (way more than FFXV). This first game gets a 9/10 for its overall excellency.
  36. jwrenolds95
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This is an unforgettable experience even for someone who has played the original game and knows the premises of what happens. I enjoyed every single minute of my playthrough and every time I reached a new high, the game tops itself once again!

    The gameplay is surprisingly innovative and extremely fun. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed gameplay as much this. There's enough here for    This is an unforgettable experience even for someone who has played the original game and knows the premises of what happens. I enjoyed every single minute of my playthrough and every time I reached a new high, the game tops itself once again!

    The gameplay is surprisingly innovative and extremely fun. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed gameplay as much this. There's enough here for veterans of the series who can ignore the fact this is no longer turn base and new players who are after something fancy & new. In my opinion this was the best way to compliment the epic set piece of the overall experience. I won't go too much into the story due to spoilers but there is definitely enough to satisfy old timers of FF7 and enough new elements to get you excited for the future of the series. For me it was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish.

    There are three things that make the game for me. The boss fights, the music and the world building. The boss fights are now amazing setpieces but very combat focused and involving. There are jaw dropping spectacles that do the original proud and then some. There wasn't one I didn't enjoy and it leaves much hope for future bosses of FF7. The world building is second to none and for me this gave games such as even the Witcher 3 a run for their money with how much is here to investigate. The music is incredibly placed, introduces new soundtracks which are epic. Each piece compliments the scene perfectly, battles feel epic, running around towns has never sounded as good and the nostalgia will bring tears to your eyes. I clocked in at 35-40 hours on my first playthrough and I am now on my second playthrough. There is definitely replayability here and more than enough for your moneys worth. Texture quality has issues which sometime take you back a few years, there could have been a harder difficulty from the start to ensure you enjoy the combat for a lengthier period of time and the side quests at times can be lacking in quality although the world building mixed in with these make up for it every time. These are minor gripes and things which hopefully Square will fix in time and in no way detract from my overall score but I can see this being a criticism from reviewers. Overall please buy this game, you will not be disappointed if you go into this with fresh eyes but if you are also ready to go on a nostalgic ride of a lifetime. It is a FULL GAME and if you are unhappy about the episodic release then I ask you this question. Would you be happier with a watered down, disappointing and empty 50 hour full FF7 original experience or do you want to be patient and wait to play a potential 100-200 hour masterpiece of a story start to finish. Personally I back Square 100% in the decision they made here, here's to the next one guys and thank you again, 23 years later in making me fall back in love with this game all over again.    … Expand
  37. Astram
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Here is how I gave out my score...
    1 point total for each of the following: graphics, story, gameplay, characters, music, customization, playtime, content, UI/game speed, and emotional impact, which will add up to a total of 10 points. There will be miscellaneous points at the end to bump up the score.
    Graphics - 1 Story - .9 Gameplay - 1 Characters - .9 Music - 1 Customization -    Here is how I gave out my score...
    1 point total for each of the following: graphics, story, gameplay, characters, music, customization, playtime, content, UI/game speed, and emotional impact, which will add up to a total of 10 points. There will be miscellaneous points at the end to bump up the score.

    Graphics - 1
    Story - .9
    Gameplay - 1
    Characters - .9
    Music - 1
    Customization - .8
    Playtime - .8
    Content - .7
    UI/Game speed - .8
    Emotional Impact - 1
    Overall - 8.9

    Misc. Bonus: Amazing Cutscenes, gripping/breathtaking moments, and so much excitement at the very end that made it hard to sleep after beating the game. +.5 points

    Total Score: 9.4

    Graphics: Top-notch, beautiful, stunning, I could go on. There's not much need to be said here. There are some places where you can tell the texture wasn't well done and the lighting can be dark in caves if you don't adjust your lighting. However, I figured the lighting was put together that way to make it feel realistic. Overall though, you're going to be amazed at how good this game looks.

    Story: I would have given this game a full point, but the beginning was a little slow during chapter 3 and some parts in the story was just not realistic. All I'm going to say is that chapter 4 is an example of what it means to be immortal when you clearly should have died -- it wasn't believable. Other than that, this game puts you on a hell of a ride.

    Gameplay: Game feels fluid, the battles were fun, all the characters were unique to their playstyle, the game felt really good when moving around, and the buttons were really simple to learn/remember. What I didn't like was when the camera was fixed in position during some parts of the game, and sometimes getting on a ladder was annoying because I had to face directly at it but my character would move too fast and walk past the ladder. However, this game was still really fun.

    Characters: These characters are really cool. Shoot, even the side characters are cool. The only flaw was the fact that no one in the story really has a dramatic change. All the main characters have their developments and the same with some side characters. Nothing too amazing, but let me just say that the characters are very likable towards the end. How can you not like these characters? Especially Barret. The guy sings the original FF7 victory anthem after fights!

    Music: Come on, do I really need to say much here? The original game's music is iconic.

    Customization: I'll start with what the game lacks. It doesn't have skins, dyes, a skill tree, or smithing. The game does come with a regular weapon, armor, and accessory equipment. It still has the original FF7 materia customization, weapons have their own stat tree, characters can learn skills from weapons, and you can have different types of builds for each character (I made Cloud a magic user).

    Playtime: I did almost all the side quests and beat the game at around 35 hours. Honestly, I wish the game was longer, but 35 hours is solid and about right for a lot of people. I just feel that if the Witcher 3 could give me 80+ hours worth on my first playthrough, FF7 could have at least given me 50 hours.

    Content: There are quite a bit of mini-games, there are a few side missions, and a good amount of character dialogue/interactions.

    UI/GS: The game's UI is really simple and clean. It just does what it needs to do. The color scheme works. The speed between loads is pretty quick. The slowest process would have to be saving. The game gives up creativity for speed.

    Emotional Impact: This game will give you multiple feelings. A side character made me feel sad -- a side character! Barret's the star of the show and Cloud's Mr. Cool. It's a hell of a ride. They really save the best for the last part of the game.

    This is a must-play for RPG players. I understand some people have low attention spans and can't wait for the story to develop, but I'm telling you, it'll be worth it at the end. This game is all about the story. It was pretty epic.    … Expand
  38. ceazar
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    So far the game is superb, im 14 hours in the game and am enjoying it every second. The characters are great, midgar is a huge cool city. There are so many details and great character dialogue. There is plenty sidequest as well, and exploration. The boss battles are amazing. The level up and materia management is great. I have some minor problems with the battle system, I would haveSo far the game is superb, im 14 hours in the game and am enjoying it every second. The characters are great, midgar is a huge cool city. There are so many details and great character dialogue. There is plenty sidequest as well, and exploration. The boss battles are amazing. The level up and materia management is great. I have some minor problems with the battle system, I would have preferred more turnbased, that would give this game 10/10. It is a little bit annoying fighting flying enemies, especially in small areas as camera gets anoying. otherwise, it is worth every dollar - the best final fantasy game in years!… Expand
  39. Higgins1989
    Apr 17, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy 7 is a game that carries a lot of meaning and importance to many people, myself included. Having played it in 97 when it orginally came out, I fell in love with the characters, world, and the epic story that the game told. Square had a recipe for success with this game as the original story was great as it was but they decided to alter the flavor drastically and made something sour and bitter.

    I can say the character world design is overall exceptional and its amazing to see characters and places you met and visited in your childhood in such vivid detail. Midgar feels like the Midgar you pictured in your mind while playing the original game. Combat is actually fast and fun and requires thoughtful approach. The remake does a good job when it expands upon and adds much needed depth and backstory to better understand and relate to the characters that many people already love and adore. A great example of this is the games treatment of Aeriths adoptive mother, description of Aeriths early life, and the focus on Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge as friends who you grow to know and cherish, friends you fear to lose.

    The remake largely is a faithful adaption of the original Midgar section of the game up until the finale when the game introduces metaphysical entities, time travel, alternate realities, all of which never existed in the original game. These additions do absolutely nothing to enhance the story. The original game never needed such to tell a great story as greatness was already there, this ending comes across like poor fanfiction. Square has stated over the past couple yrs how faithful to the original the remake would be, its very disingenuous and misleading to call this game a remake and not reimagined with the poor story changes near the climax.    … Expand
  40. Terryd21
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    If I had to pick one game of my childhood, that would be the one. I remembered fondly vacationing in Spain at 14 with my parents and begging to take the ps1 with me (what a nolife). I was a bit bummed out being separated from my first girlfriend for those 2 weeks, so I named Aerith by her name, and since it was my replay of the game and I knew the story, I had decided to train the hell outIf I had to pick one game of my childhood, that would be the one. I remembered fondly vacationing in Spain at 14 with my parents and begging to take the ps1 with me (what a nolife). I was a bit bummed out being separated from my first girlfriend for those 2 weeks, so I named Aerith by her name, and since it was my replay of the game and I knew the story, I had decided to train the hell out of Aerith, you know, to see what happen after the end of disk 1 with Aerith being level 99 (well nothing different happened haha) This to give you some context as how I was involved emotionally with that game, as I am sure lots of you have been. Here I am at 35 playing the remake and it’s just amazing. I have not played the game since my childhood, in fact I have not been getting into any games. It’s been rarely that I am finishing a game, and I am certainly on track to finish this one. I am at 20 hours and barely making it to the squat challenge. To the fact that only disk one is in in the remake thus far, it’s obvious it’s a whole different beast and the new dynamic of game development could not have made possible to have to full extent of the original games. Midgar was always my favorite part of the game, and I remember at the end of disk one always being sad I was leaving it to kill that damn snake.
    I am yet to see the supposed plot twist at the end of the remake, but I am not too worried about it, I think I can take a guess...

    If you have like me loved that game, they canot be a better game (and better time) to buy this masterpiece and indulge into some good old final fantasy. Enjoy!    … Expand
  41. Skire
    Apr 17, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is almlost perfect until the final part. It's not fair selling a 'REMAKE' while breaking the original story. This is not a remake.… Expand
  42. Monk099
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
    I wanted this game to be a 10. I bought the PS4 pro specifically for this title. To say I have been disappointed would be too much. The game is gorgeous super detailed, character models are fantastic. Battle mechanics are fun and easy enough to learn. So the infrastructure for a great game is there, however 2 things are worth noting as a let down. Area traversal is to put it briefly,I wanted this game to be a 10. I bought the PS4 pro specifically for this title. To say I have been disappointed would be too much. The game is gorgeous super detailed, character models are fantastic. Battle mechanics are fun and easy enough to learn. So the infrastructure for a great game is there, however 2 things are worth noting as a let down. Area traversal is to put it briefly, cumbersome. You are constantly forced to walk when you want to run you are often following an other character and if they are walking so are you, lots of really slow movement that just kills the momentum. The second issue is the story. It's a shell of the original, there are quite a few plot holes. A lot of it feels hollow and trite. I'm still enjoying my playthrough but if I didn't have a previous emotional connection with the characters I would probably pass on this game.… Expand
  43. gta85
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    ff7 remake is amazing the game itself is a remake of ff7 but with more content and new story plot points I **** love it
  44. Tripleb29
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Exceeds all expectations. A great expansion on the lore and locations. Excellent characters. Gameplay and combat is the best of any ff game.
  45. ParamontHG
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best action rpg combat systems I've ever experienced. The story is pretty good for it just being part 1, the ending may bee too ambitious though.… Expand
  46. saertna
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    23 years before comes now in a complete new idea and game that gives me the chills and a lot of nostalgia. The FF7 Remake is a great Remake with full of original story elements and all the changes that they made are fitting into the story and gives a better depth to it. The more detailed areas where you can now see are amazing and gets you into the game more and more. Talking between the23 years before comes now in a complete new idea and game that gives me the chills and a lot of nostalgia. The FF7 Remake is a great Remake with full of original story elements and all the changes that they made are fitting into the story and gives a better depth to it. The more detailed areas where you can now see are amazing and gets you into the game more and more. Talking between the characters is amazing and as the story unfolds they come closer. I would like to have more sectors to visit and maybe some lore to find around the game like documents or even old videos from Shinra but I suppose Shinra Mansion is on the way! Last chapter made me thinking about what is going to happen but I have my theories. I believe that they are not going to destroy this game. We will see.… Expand
  47. VelvaAday
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Oh well, turns out this game is no remake and I wasted money buying a PS4 and waiting 5 years especially for this game.
  48. Jodie223
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    I will continue to love the classic game and pretend that this garbage never existed.
  49. artificeprime
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many things about this game that not only met my high expectations but went even beyond what I thought they could achieve. I am a big fan of Final Fantasy but for 15 years the series has disappointed me. In so many ways this game is a return to form, a return to the core of what I consider the elements that make the Final Fantasy series so special. The world building, the story telling, the characters and the spectacle. I would say that at least 90% of this game was exactly what I wanted it to be. It provides a truly current gen recreation of an amazing experience that could never fully be expressed when it was created over 20 years ago. For the 10% that wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, it isn't bad necessarily but it is a departure that left me somewhat disappointed and fearful of what may or may not come next.

    Despite any disappointment I had though, this is without question one of my favorite games of this generation and in many ways, one of the most impressive games ever made. I haven't been this immersed in a game since Breath of the Wild. Like Breath of the Wild, the ending was what I consider the low point of the experience, but in a very different way. The ending is not bad, it is just a departure from the original game whether or not that departure will turn out to be better or worse in the long run, I won't be able to say until the story has reached its conclusion.

    Gameplay is definitely a vast improvement over the original. Traversal is still pretty limited, compared to other action games, but there is a lot more interesting traversal than there was in the original, though it is all still scripted. The combat system is one of the best action RPG systems I have ever experienced. Each character has a very distinct move set, with wide array of unique abilities that are unlocked by obtaining new weapons. Materia returns and is pretty similar to the original game but the way it is used is well balanced and interesting. Customizing your abilities and character builds is very simple and intuitive, I never felt like I had to spend too much time in menus and when I did it was interesting enough. The only thing about combat that I really disliked compared to the original was how summoning works. I really didn't like that summoning is only available in specific battles and you have limited control of when it can be used. You can also only use 1 summoning per battle. I really liked summon rushing in some of the other games. Being able to use multiple summons in a battle was super fun for over killing enemies and creating massive spectacles.

    The Story is, for the most part, is a big step up over the original Midgar section. Each aspect of the plot is explained in greater detail with greater context. It shows so much more of what is going on it the world and plants the seeds of many things that are yet to come in a way that is more believable. For example, Shinra seems like a far bigger organization with far more complex plans. We get to see their propaganda machine in full swing and see how each department is operating. AVALANCHE is also fleshed out as a group as being far more than simply Barret's team. Each boss is also presented with far greater context and new ones are added which enrich the story more. For example, Air Buster is shown being assembled before you ever get to fight it. The story is full of moments that show the scale of Midgar the how it functions. Wutai is fleshed out more etc. There are only a couple complaints I have with the story. One big complaint I have with the story, is Sephiroth, the way he was handled was with far less subtly and far less dramatic payoff. In the original, you don't get to see Sephiroth until after leaving Midgar, and that is how I believe it should have been left. Sephiroth's reveal was so gradual, he was such a presence of terror. The first experience you get of Sephiroth is seeing his sword sticking out of a dead President Shinra on his desk. Up until that moment, President Shinra seemed like the biggest threat. That moment was far less interesting in the Remake. The other big problem I had was the overall ending, the breaking of the timeline and the resurrection of certain characters. The fact that so many characters live really weakened the sense of loss that the characters should all have experienced upon leaving Midgar.

    With the exception of the ending. The Characters are handled perfectly, they are iconic, but more than just iconic they have substance, and appeal. The Remake captures exactly what I loved about these characters in the original but also expands upon it in leaps and bounds. I felt like I got to know every single character in a far more meaningful way than I did in the original. I also felt that the characters got to know each other in more meaningful ways. All of the characters get moments to connect, grow and work together in combinations that I never expected.    … Expand
  50. LexieForry
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Do you want to know what real fans are? Sonic fans, for sure. We need to take example from the Sonic fans and complain as loud as we can in order to preserve the legacy story of the original Final Fantasy VII game.
  51. FlukeRogi
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Take the game for what it is, warts and all, and you've got one of the best games of this generation. A great combat system, fantastic characters, and an unsurpassed soundtrack. Utterly essential.
  52. DevAtStation
    Apr 16, 2020
    4
    The parts of the game that were taken from the original most of them remain good. ALL THE NEW PARTS, specially the dementors from Harry Potter, ruin this game.
  53. ufs34
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Que decepção. Jogo toscu, curto, estória muito fraquinha e pior de tudo, o jogo só cobre a parte do Midgar. Não gasta o seu dinheiro com este jogo.
  54. mochichote
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    IT filled all my expectatives. Some small history gaps or minor censorship here and there. But jesus how it touched me. And I ended original 7 like 6 o 7 times in my life
  55. Deanomite
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is tight, The production values are very solid. I would like for it to be just 1 game, and not 5 games over 5 years. Lots of pretty girls flirting with Cloud, whose sword is way more phallic than I remember. At the 20 hour mark it gets so ungodly boring, walking around towns for like 3 hours, feels like walking in molasses. fyi this game becomes VERY homosexual aboutThe gameplay is tight, The production values are very solid. I would like for it to be just 1 game, and not 5 games over 5 years. Lots of pretty girls flirting with Cloud, whose sword is way more phallic than I remember. At the 20 hour mark it gets so ungodly boring, walking around towns for like 3 hours, feels like walking in molasses. fyi this game becomes VERY homosexual about halfway through for a couple hours. notwithstanding, this was one of the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had, it was up there with Ocarina of Time. You will remember where you were when you played this game.… Expand
  56. Gabfax
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Besta game ver. Best Remake.
    I play again and again.

    The end of the game is Crazy.
    Hard mode is good.    … Expand
  57. RuriGokou
    Apr 16, 2020
    4
    Ugh, just don't buy this game. It's also unfair that metacritic has locked the user score to 8.0. What a **** show of a site.

    Anyway, this game isn't Final Fantasy 7. This game is Final Fantasy 7-2. I wasn't expecting the game to be an exact remake. Sure I expected certain parts to be flushed out more, but this game just throws it all away to rewrite everything. This isn't a remake in    Ugh, just don't buy this game. It's also unfair that metacritic has locked the user score to 8.0. What a **** show of a site.

    Anyway, this game isn't Final Fantasy 7. This game is Final Fantasy 7-2. I wasn't expecting the game to be an exact remake. Sure I expected certain parts to be flushed out more, but this game just throws it all away to rewrite everything. This isn't a remake in the sense of remaking the game with better graphics and such. This is remake in the sense that Nomura and his turd Kingdom Hearts crew are remaking the game how they want it.

    Parts that would take 10-20 minutes in the original take up to an hour. Mostly because you're required to walk slowly or squeeze through tight areas. When you're not doing that, you are doing side quests that are taken from any run of the mill MMORPG. You have classics LIKE: find the mcguffin and return it to the owner, defeat X amount of enemies, and defeat unique enemy to get mcguffin and return it to the owner. What fun! I sure remember in the original when Cloud and co had to find cats and defeat rats for people. It doesn't even ADD to the lore of the game world. It's just padding and it's boring. I find myself just zoning out or skipping dialogue from scenes that weren't in the original because the dialogue is cringe and bad. Especially the character Jessie. This character went from neutral to cringe in an instant. Hate the character so much.

    Speaking of characters. What has happened to Tifa and Aerith? The dialogue is written and spoken in such a way to appear as a waifu material. It's so disgusting. I hated getting Aerith finally in my party because of her cringe cutesy dialogue as you're trying to get to Wall Market. Not to mention, I'm not a fan of this dialogue as you're walking around. It doesn't add anything to the game.

    I knew things weren't going to go well when in the first hour, Sephiroth appears. Just. What. ARE. THEY. THINKING!? Apparently the plot has something to do with going against fate/destiny. So, this game is some kind of alternate universe to the original. It was falsely advertised. That's right. This is a sequel because there is no way a new player could understand just what is going on. Nothing is explained very well at all UNLESS you've play the original game.

    The staff who made this game have no freaking clue what made the original great. Fans didn't want a story on fan fiction levels. Fans didn't want to see scenes taken directly from Advent Children in Final Fantasy 7. Fans wanted a game with the same major story beats as the original and having it in great graphics with some minor additions.

    Combat is horrible and can take up to 20-30 minutes just to finish a boss battle. The battles are so padded out. When you do a certain amount of damage, they'll be a cutscene or something. I'd hate to die just to sit through these cutscenes again. The character AI is so stupid. I wish you could program it to perform certain moves to help out like Final Fantasy 12 but nope. Instead the AI just seems to stand around only to get hit. I constantly have to be switching characters to put in the moves I want. And when you're not controlling a character, why does their ATB guage take SO long to even get ONE BAR!? With this kind of action RPG combat, it can get very stressful. It's not particularly fun. Especially on boss battles because they're giant damage sponges.

    I don't really remember using materia a whole lot at the beginning of the original game. Mostly just healing magic, but now you're required to equip all different kinds of materia because enemies now have weaknesses. You have to exploit these weaknesses to cause enemies to stagger. Wow, since when did Final Fantasy 7 become Persona 5? It's such a pain to go into a battle and not have the correct materia on. Be prepared for that because it'll happen often. Trash mobs should not take 10 minutes to defeat because you can't exploit the weakness and stagger them. This is what I hated about the combat in Final Fantasy 13!

    Because of how tedious combat and plot pacing is I could never see myself playing this game ever again. I've played the original numerous times since I first played it back in 1997. Not only is combat tedious, but there is no exploration. In the original game, I get to a new town or area of course I want to walk around and check things out. But this game is so on rails everyone is holding your hand and telling you what you can and cannot do. That's not fun at all. You can't even explore or interact with the towns. It's all just painting on the wall to look lived in. It's so bizarre to see 3 or 4 of the same looking NPC in a row right next to each other. Did they not even think about the placement?

    You fooled me once Squreenix shame on you. You won't fool me again. I'm not supporting Final Fantasy as a franchise anymore. I'm eagerly looking forward to the release of Trials of Mana. I've been wanting to play that more than this turd anyway.    … Expand
  58. xTh-3-nDx
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    I'm new to the series so when it comes to the ending i have no clue how it was in the original so i have no problem with it like the old fans of the game.

    I gave it 9/10 becouse the issues with some of the textures don't get me wrong the game graphics are amazing but some building and NPC texture are so low res. I finished it in 35 hours and going through my secound play through the game    I'm new to the series so when it comes to the ending i have no clue how it was in the original so i have no problem with it like the old fans of the game.

    I gave it 9/10 becouse the issues with some of the textures don't get me wrong the game graphics are amazing but some building and NPC texture are so low res.

    I finished it in 35 hours and going through my secound play through the game worth every dollar you pay for it.    … Expand
  59. nicholashutton1
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    For the past few years Square Enix has expressed this was an episodic release. Everyone who thought otherwise is wrong for hating. This game is everything I could have dreamed of and I cant wait for the next release. AMAZING GAME and VISUALS
  60. xXThePhantomXx
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FF7 was the first JRPG that I had played before Harvest Moon and etc. in 1990s. I have to say that I have alot of expectations to this remake version as I spent 100hrs in playing the original and replayed it over and over again. However, with new technology and graphics, this remake blew me away and made me fell in love with FF7 all over again. The transition between animation and action is so fluid and it doesn't feels boring at all.

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

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

    Hopefully there are updates for this current remake in the future for additional side quests and events. I look forward to it and the next episode. Let it be soon!    … Expand
  61. Amyliano
    Apr 16, 2020
    6
    It is a good game but I don't think it lives up to my expectations. The story and music are what shine the most, but the gameplay is somewhat lacking; that is, there is no wide room for levelling up. In fact, you could forget about levelling up and just smash your way through chapters.
  62. doctrodsk
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    graphics: 10
    gameplay: 9.5
    sound: 9
    story: 9.5

    It is great in everything, the bad thing is that it only lasts between 30 and 50 hours and that it is only midgard, although the history of midgard has lengthened it quite a bit, as it should be in the original
  63. FJesus31
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was really worth waiting so long, I admit that the ending is controversial, but that does not affect the whole experience.… Expand
  64. OGFF7FORME
    Apr 16, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a remake. It is a re-imagining/sequel to the original ff7. It is not meant to be played instead of the original JRPG. The audience is expected to have a familiarity with at least the original game and Crisis Core. The "remake" follows the original game somewhat, often stretching out plot points as much as possible to make the game seem longer. Tasks that took 10-20 minutes in the original game now take over an hour, because Cloud needs to walk as slowly as possible down narrow hallways and play cutie pie waifu simulator at regular intervals.

    Cloud also spends a lot of time doing thrilling side quests such as finding cats and killing rats in a junkyard.

    Additionally, there are new and exciting fanfiction characters who add nothing to the plot except filler. That is what this game basically is: a double decker filler sandwich with a little bit of plot holding it together.

    Why did I rate it a 4, you may ask? The combat is pretty fun. The graphics and music are good. And sometimes the game surprised me by being faithful enough to the source material that I felt like I was actually just playing the original with upgraded graphics. Then, the spooky time ghosts would show up, and I would realize that nope, I was still playing an expensive Kingdom Hearts fanfiction.

    You know how a lot of people play the original game every few years? They're going to keep doing that. You know what they're going to do with the remake once the initial hype of seeing their favorite characters in HD wears off? Toss the game in the back of the closet until they are looking for stuff to throw in the Goodwill donation box.    … Expand
  65. DragonHawk-
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Just beat the first installment of the Final Fantasty 7 remake, what a masterpiece in videogame storytelling.

    Fully fleshed out characters, gorgeous cinematics, awesome combat, and goosebump inducing music. The definitive Square Enix blockbuster. Wow. Gamers have been asking for FF7 to get the makeover it deserved for years and that's exactly what we got. Dreams do come true. Sure    Just beat the first installment of the Final Fantasty 7 remake, what a masterpiece in videogame storytelling.

    Fully fleshed out characters, gorgeous cinematics, awesome combat, and goosebump inducing music.

    The definitive Square Enix blockbuster. Wow. Gamers have been asking for FF7 to get the makeover it deserved for years and that's exactly what we got. Dreams do come true.

    Sure there are a few texture mishaps, but don't let that detract from the astounding amount that Square Enix got right.

    The effort and care that was put into recreating this game is breathtaking.

    Looking forward to the next installment in the FF7 saga! Hopefully it's not too many years away.    … Expand
  66. Hangnail
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    The game is absolutely amazing. The game play, the graphics, the voice acting, everything. I hope and pray that part 2 will release next year instead of being staggered. Definitely worth buying. Right at 40 hours of game play just for the first part, and every bit of it is interesting. Well done Square Enix. Knocked this one outta the park.
  67. Hiei88br
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Epic game Melhor jogo dessa geração. Obrigado Square dessa vez você acertou
  68. LeonMaximus
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Dreams come true! This game is my dream, it is everything I wanted. It's a beautiful game with soul and heart. It will make you laugh, cry and ecstatic. Mix of characters, visuals, music is something truly outstanding. Battles are design to be fun, challenging and unbelievably satisfying. There is something about this game that you will not find anywhere else! LOVE IT! Can't wait for nextDreams come true! This game is my dream, it is everything I wanted. It's a beautiful game with soul and heart. It will make you laugh, cry and ecstatic. Mix of characters, visuals, music is something truly outstanding. Battles are design to be fun, challenging and unbelievably satisfying. There is something about this game that you will not find anywhere else! LOVE IT! Can't wait for next installments.… Expand
  69. TailedRaven
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Pretty fun and I actually really like the new story elements
    music is excellent and the voice acting is perfect. Then the overall gameplay, the fan service, the atmosphere of the game and the nostalgia trip is just a jaw dropping experience for all fans of FFVII, only derailed by small "filler" material and the controversial ending.
  70. Pokeminx
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    FF7 on PS1 was my favourite game... now this is. Adore what they’ve done here and I can’t wait for Part II.
  71. Hewatza
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Before, the game closest to bringing to tears was the original Final Fantasy VII.


    This one made me cry in the opening cutscene.
  72. Oneiltroy
    Apr 16, 2020
    3
    As a huge final fantasy fan I have to say I was guttered at how easy they've made this game. You no longer have to manage your potions or really be carefull at all, you can just smash your way through everything and guess what even if you do manage to fail, you can just keep retrying the battle untill you pass. Summons are pretty much auto pilot. It looks stunning however what made theAs a huge final fantasy fan I have to say I was guttered at how easy they've made this game. You no longer have to manage your potions or really be carefull at all, you can just smash your way through everything and guess what even if you do manage to fail, you can just keep retrying the battle untill you pass. Summons are pretty much auto pilot. It looks stunning however what made the game great for me was the turn based fighting and tactics that need implementing in order to succeed. Not just hack and slash!! Truly dissapointed… Expand
  73. sonicpsv
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    So, this **** is what you called REMAKE? Seriously? I have waited for 5 years for a real remake of origin 7 and SE you just made another KH? Please stop Nomura, don't use the same way to make different titles, it's definitely not a FF game.
  74. funboby
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    This is a big f u you to the original FF7 fans. It teases you for 95% and then the ending comes and you realize that everything has been a lie. We've been waiting for a remake since the 2005 ps3 technical demo was release. Now that crunch time is here - Square has decided to dangle a carrot in front of you for 35 hours and watch you chase it, then snatch it away and kick you in the mouthThis is a big f u you to the original FF7 fans. It teases you for 95% and then the ending comes and you realize that everything has been a lie. We've been waiting for a remake since the 2005 ps3 technical demo was release. Now that crunch time is here - Square has decided to dangle a carrot in front of you for 35 hours and watch you chase it, then snatch it away and kick you in the mouth in the last final minutes, brutally reminding you that they will do whatever the hell they want; whatever makes them the most money. The direction they are heading in is disgusting. It was "too hard" for them to make a full remake of this game so they switched it up to some hot garbage at the end to give them an out for all future installments.… Expand
  75. Dimon11081987
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Игра просто огонь! 10 из 10! Ностальгия бьет по всей крови, музыка, сюжет, все класс! А хейтеры идут лесом
  76. NotoriousMadCow
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Astonishing! As I played through the game, the Remake brought so many memories in new ways. I played normal mode and enjoyed the game very much. The game's music sounds so beautiful! Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a great fit (Swan Song) for the PS4 generation finale!
  77. TSoultz1995
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    Going into this, I was optimistic that Square Enix would deliver another memorable experience like the original. In many way they came very close, even improving upon some things, but varying levels of polish and some stumbling towards the end detracted from the overall experience and creates concerns for the rest of the episodes.

    Pros: -Overall script and acting are superb, Tifa,    Going into this, I was optimistic that Square Enix would deliver another memorable experience like the original. In many way they came very close, even improving upon some things, but varying levels of polish and some stumbling towards the end detracted from the overall experience and creates concerns for the rest of the episodes.

    Pros:

    -Overall script and acting are superb, Tifa, Cloud, and Jessie especially.
    -Cutscenes and direction are fantastic (I'm looking at you, Wall Market!)
    -Great expansion of some areas you visit
    -Some great additional fleshing out of the characters and world
    -Battle system retains the necessity for strategy and gives a nice nod to the original, while feeling fresh and more immersive with the added action elements

    Cons:

    -Overall uneven quality: Some parts of the game are breathtakingly beautiful, while other parts look like they are from a Nintendo 64 game. It can be jarring to see beautiful environments laid out in front of a giant, low resolution JPEG in the back ground or have beautiful main character models interacting with NPCS that look like they are on a PS3. Textures on doors, railings, flowers, fences, etc.. are especially lo-res. Latter half of the game in general feels like it doesn't quite have the polish of the earlier bits.

    -Pacing: While many of the additions to stretch this small section of the original to full game size are nice, others feel like unnecessary padding and are often oddly placed. Several times in the main narrative, you are told time is of the essence and the story builds up this great tension only to send things to a grinding halt a few minutes later, hitting you with a series of side quests that involve you finding lost cats or kids.

    -The last part of the game feels rushed (in terms of development) and pacing becomes worse. What is an intense, breakneck section with a sense of urgency in the original, gets bogged down with more unnecessary padding. Dungeons are ill placed and certain sequences go on too long. Dialogue seems not as carefully crafted as the rest of game.

    -New narrative choices: Some major plot changes occur that come seemingly out of left field and conflict or don't feel in line with the themes of the original. They also have concerning implications for the rest of the project as well as SquareEnix's marketing for it....detailed below WITH LIGHT SPOILERS:

    *Spoilers*

    -End seems to imply this is a reboot and future installments may not follow the plot of the original. This could potentially be exciting, however, the plot developments that lead up to this are not very assuring. It also seems to be in conflict with Square's marketing of this project as an expanded, "faithful retelling" and interviews with the co-director who said the basic beats would be there.

    -Alot of powerful, emotional scenes have their teeth taken away (Sector 7 Plate)

    -Changes in Shinra building felt like padding and an iconic scene was changed for one that seems to be more friendly to a Teen rating.

    -Narrative changes are confusing for veteran players, who know who certain characters are or become, but are especially unfriendly to new players. It is never established in this game who a certain character is, why he is bad, and why we should want to stop him. As a result, the story seems to require that players have played through the original (but even then, it still feels out of place).    … Expand
  78. RancidGorbag
    Apr 15, 2020
    3
    Why is Final Fantasy VII so beloved among fans? Because it has such a compelling story and fantastic combat system. The remake falls short on both accounts. The AI was disappointing and it was a pain to have to sort through the menus to use abilities. To call it a remake is misleading. This is a reimagining pioneered by the most infamous director in video game history. It was 30 hours ofWhy is Final Fantasy VII so beloved among fans? Because it has such a compelling story and fantastic combat system. The remake falls short on both accounts. The AI was disappointing and it was a pain to have to sort through the menus to use abilities. To call it a remake is misleading. This is a reimagining pioneered by the most infamous director in video game history. It was 30 hours of Nomura building up the the moment he could tell us that he's going to make this game into whatever he sees fit.… Expand
  79. Beatty003
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This game was truly magical from the score, tone, pacing and gameplay. My only gripe is with the amount of boss battles at the end.
  80. MrDoodoobutt
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    If you own a PS4 and you're looking for an amazing/unique world to dive into just do yourself a favor and get this game. It's in no ways the perfect game but what I love about it is how much it exceeds at everything it takes to make a great game. The combat, story, characters, music, boss fights, voice acting, and upgrade systems are all some of the best you'll find in gaming. I'm a hugeIf you own a PS4 and you're looking for an amazing/unique world to dive into just do yourself a favor and get this game. It's in no ways the perfect game but what I love about it is how much it exceeds at everything it takes to make a great game. The combat, story, characters, music, boss fights, voice acting, and upgrade systems are all some of the best you'll find in gaming. I'm a huge fan of Final Fantasy games and this one is probably the best one to ever come out, and I won't be surprised if the next parts are even better.… Expand
  81. OmegaALX
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I know that a lot of people have a problem with this game, especially its combat system.
    And at first I had issues, too. I even have some still now, after completing the game. But all little problems aside: it's a masterpiece with so much love and dedication put into it.
  82. Hemcsi
    Apr 16, 2020
    4
    Once the fantastic visual department is removed, the game proves unable to aspire even to mediocrity. a system of mutilated and simplified materials to meet the children, the summons were better not even put them since it is the game that decides when they can be used, the growth of the pg seems the simplified and badly made version of ff10. Leaving aside the fact that the whole game isOnce the fantastic visual department is removed, the game proves unable to aspire even to mediocrity. a system of mutilated and simplified materials to meet the children, the summons were better not even put them since it is the game that decides when they can be used, the growth of the pg seems the simplified and badly made version of ff10. Leaving aside the fact that the whole game is the fair of the script, and the recycling of models is extremely ridiculous (someone even advanced by Kingdom Hearts), just to water and lengthen the number of hours ... Who would you like to address this game to? those who have not played the original FF7 do not understand more than half of the events, with players who hate Sephiroth without reason since they don't even know it ... And those who have played the original finished the powerful nostalgia effect of finding those characters so beautiful, there was once again a growing hatred for this which is clearly a work of total cancellation of the original plot. With the grip for the final pads "Thanks for financing the cancellation of the memory of FF7"… Expand
  83. KovyPell
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got the chills when this game began. As soon as I heard the start menu music, I was dopamine blasted and it just kept getting better as the intro continued. I may have teared up.

    in terms of how the game looks, I couldn't have asked for better. It encapsulates many of the actual visions many had for the '97 version, I'm sure. For the first several hours, I was just so amazed at 'what they've done with the place'. They got it right. Weapons, I loved that they showed them when you switched them out in FF797, which was kind of a big deal back then. They are a true beauty to behold in the remake, I spent some time just staring at the Buster Sword on Cloud's back.

    I enjoyed more depth in some old toss aside characters (Jessie, Biggs, Wedge mostly) and that they were better at making Monsters that LOOKED bad ass and tough actually those two things in practice. There were bulls eye personality upgrades. Characters like Don Corneo and Professor Hojo really dug in and said, "No. THIS is how creeped out these guys are supposed to make you feel.".

    There was a lot of conversation padding, don't quote me verbatim here but at times it just felt like a big case of:
    "What if I can't do it?"
    "I believe in you!"
    "I can't go on."
    "You have to, besides, here's yet again another list of all the problems followed up by the list of pick me ups I've been serving you for the last 20 hours!"
    Cloud "You're right. Let me spit out these new things I have to say with my yet again newfound resolve!"
    " C'mon, Cloud. Let's go do that thing that you probably forgot you even had to do since we've been having this same discussion AGAIN for about 20 minutes or so.

    Barret: " Let's kick some Shinra behind! I need to be as offensively stereotypical as I can be, FOR THE PLANET!!"

    This is what happens when you make Midgar a game all on its own. Midgar is just so small compared to what the rest of this game world brings to the table. They think FF7R will fit in just three games if they keep this up? If they do everything like Midgar, our generations kids won't ever see the end of this remake much less myself. This is only a scratch on the surface on what the whole story brings, and it worries me that they will start cut corners on account now they're in too deep doing it like this. They did give me an employee Shinra Key card with it in a nice little tin case. I wondered if we all got the same employee number. Sadly they're all the same, they missed an opportunity to make the fans happy there. Nice touch, though.

    Boss battles, in some cases, pulled the, 'You may have defeated this version of me but how about ANOTHER!!!' too much. It's as if they felt the game had to be a certain number of hours long, which is fine, but it's a shame when you've looked forward to a game for this long, only to hear yourself thinking, "When is this part just going to be done already??". The final say......I dunno, 5-10 hours were especially guilty of this. They made some pushover monsters from the past tougher. Sometimes it really worked, and I loved it. At other times it felt planted just to keep that clock ticking. Things got a tad absurd considering these heroes have a litany of other things to go see and do beyond Midgar. Long cut scenes, however, are what you sign up for with FF7. I loved them then, and I love them now.

    UGH, some of the corridors and forced camera angles! The seizure inducing spinning! Unnecessarily slow walking! NPC's that take forever to respond to you (and until they do, you're stuck buddy get comfortable.)!
    Side quests could have been more fun. I don't want to have to simply attack a certain way X times before I can get a Summon. I want to FIND things. If I'm going the wrong way, I'LL FIGURE IT OUT. There are markers on the map! Getting lost in FF97 was part of the fun! Here we have lots of invisible force fields, and, "No Cloud, THIS way!". Okay, okay! Here Tifa, just take the controller!

    I do love what they've done with Materia and upgrading weapons. Battles have more of a Star Ocean feel to them, and that's fine with me despite preferring turn based. I like the summons, but I'm not happy with the money side of things. Cactuar and Carbuncle are already available for cash if you only got the standard version. Money should only ever be for cosmetics.

    When this game is good, it's perfect. when it's not, I think back to how it didn't matter what they were making me do in FF97 as long as I could keep playing it. This game, despite its flaws, was a labor of love. That said, um... do I get to keep all the stuff I got here next time?    … Expand
  84. jezzipin
    Apr 16, 2020
    5
    After waiting for this game for years, I was sceptical that they would be able to pull it off. The original Final Fantasy 7 is the most iconic JRPG of all time and my in my opinion the greatest game of all time. This remake is a faithful adaptation for a modern generation. Thankfully the story is largely preserved from.the original and the battle system actually works. It doesn't beat theAfter waiting for this game for years, I was sceptical that they would be able to pull it off. The original Final Fantasy 7 is the most iconic JRPG of all time and my in my opinion the greatest game of all time. This remake is a faithful adaptation for a modern generation. Thankfully the story is largely preserved from.the original and the battle system actually works. It doesn't beat the original by any mean but comes as close as it possibly could.… Expand
  85. Kenseiden
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I patiently waited years to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This was my main motivation to acquire a Playstation 4. Im also a big fan of FF7, so take that in consideration while reading my review. Also being a fan helped me absorb the story and the materia system more easily.

    Everything in the game is very well made. Every little thing in the game is enjoyable. Played FF7 Remake about 15    I patiently waited years to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This was my main motivation to acquire a Playstation 4. Im also a big fan of FF7, so take that in consideration while reading my review. Also being a fan helped me absorb the story and the materia system more easily.

    Everything in the game is very well made. Every little thing in the game is enjoyable. Played FF7 Remake about 15 hours a day until I finished it. It was a deep immersive experience where I left my friends asking "where are you" on social media for days.

    Many times I had to stop and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes. Some cutscenes and moments are the very best I saw in gaming, though I usually dislike the 'over the top' animations. There are few in the game but not much.

    The combat system, the major difference from the original, might divide fans. While I truly enjoyed the combat system on the original game, the new one is addictive for me. I want to replay the game just for the challenge of facing the Arena and VR challenge on hard mode (something I didnt care about in the original).

    I love how they expended the story, giving more attention to smaller characters like Jessie and Biggs. They did it to the point I became a fan of them. I didn't like the addiction of the Whispers very much, though. I felt a bit out of place. I understand the need of them but I don't think it was very well implemented. Everytime they appeared I felt they were disrupting the story and the flow of the game.

    The materia system is my favorite on RPG games though it feels not as good and additive like in the original game. I don't know why. Maybe it feels a bit simpler and not as relevant as in the original game.

    The big let down for me is I find the game a bit short, even for it being a part of a larger series. I usually spent 80 to 100 hours in triple A games on PS4 - playing it slow and saviouring the little details here and there. Usually when I finish the game I don't play it again. I beat it in about 40+ hours, finishing every side quest and collecting every item I could. It somehow makes me want to revisit the original game, which took me about 100 hours to beat. It was a life changing experience so I made the last the longer I could back in 1997, though I felt satisfied when it ended and didnt ask for more. Its a good sign the you are sad the game ended, right? It means you were enjoying the experience though not yet satisfied. The same didn't happen when I finished Death Stranding, for instance. There, I spent 100 hours and enjoyed almost everything, but in the end I was getting tired of it. Now I keep asking myself when will I play the sequels.

    This is the best gaming experience I had in decades. By far.    … Expand
  86. GuitarJester
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    If this is the quality we can expect from the Remake. Than as a whole, The Remake is going to be better than the original game. Hands down. The first game itself has many things better. The only thing controversial is the ending. Which no one really knows how much it will effect anything until the next game is out. The Remake has exceeded all my expectations. Excited to see what comes next!
  87. DonCorneo
    Apr 16, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a sequel... not a remake. False advertising, bull **** ending. They didn't respect the story.
    I'm sad that there might never be a true remake of this Incredible game of 1997. There is no need to change it to a new story. Just slightly improve on some point and bam.

    Yes the graphics are amazing, yes some parts are very very good but it doesn't change the fact that its not the remake as promise.

    Also the gameplay is terrible, a mix of KH, FFXV and FFVII. Just keep the FFVII gameplay or make it FFXV but dont mix all of this...    … Expand
  88. DaLawUK
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    Did i enjoy what i played? Yes.
    Was i happy with what i got? No.
    This is an honest non biased review. I did enjoy the game but theres things about it that have knocked it down in score for me and i will explain below, i will also say what i liked after. The length of the game is a big down factor for me, this game is easily finishable in 25 hours with all main/side quests done on    Did i enjoy what i played? Yes.
    Was i happy with what i got? No.

    This is an honest non biased review. I did enjoy the game but theres things about it that have knocked it down in score for me and i will explain below, i will also say what i liked after.

    The length of the game is a big down factor for me, this game is easily finishable in 25 hours with all main/side quests done on normal and no cutscene skips. This i'm not happy with purely because of the price tag on the game with the amount of content given, my guide for games is £1 per 1 hour on my first playthrough and i never rush the first time (closer to the price tag it is with hours the happier i am). They didn't have enough content at all in this game for the price we paid, i would have loved some endgame stuff like going back to previous people you've met and talking to them with your endgame party. I would have preferred just more story overall but any type of new content to make the playthrough last longer i would have been happy with. Platinum'ing a game isn't where the hours should be, all main and side quests should at least be 45 hours of content on a game like this.

    This isn't anything big but it needs to be mentioned. This game needed more polishing, there are really weird delays at times like when talking to a vendor/person it can take 5-10 seconds for the speech to even happen. There are delays elsewhere even in combat and just exploring that like i said can easily be looked past i just needed to mention it. This game wasn't polished quite enough its in alot of the smaller things that can just make a huge impact that they didn't look into and fix. I have an up to date PS4 Pro that never gets exsessive use, so its not the console thats the problem. The AI need to be looked into too, there's many times im forced to switch to another character purely to just spam square so they have ATB to be used, Tifa wasn't bad she generally had at least one bar there for me to use when needed but everyone else would barely attack to even charge it. I'd be sitting there with 2 ATB before anyone even got half a bar. In a real time fighter, not a turn based game this shouldn't really happen.

    I liked the fact they've added more story to characters previously you didn't really care for because you just didn't know them. I like that they've risked a realtime combat system for a game that was purely turn based and its worked just needs to be polished. I loved the change to the way Aerith gets her dress, that person amused me quite abit. The characteristics of people really stand out, cloud even while you can tell Zach's memories have taken over he seems to have more of a cloud personality. I generally really enjoyed what i played its just i only got to play 25 hours.

    This is the game Sqaure Enix really cannot afford to mess up, If these points are sorted in the next part they will end up with a near flawless game. The playtime however knocks it down quite alot. That has made me unhappy with the product, there just wasn't enough. If this game was a 30-35 price tag i would have been happy. Thank you for reading guys and i hope this helps with any future purchases you're deciding on making, i like people to know exactly what they are getting into. I could have made a much longer review but theres a limit here.    … Expand
  89. Yhanos
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    The wait was tottally worth, Cloud, Barret, Tifa, avalanch all of midgar is perfect, and combat system the most funny thing i've played until now in a jrpg, and no, is not like the **** of kingdom hearts thanks god :).
  90. whiteschwarzes
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    POSITIVE:
    +1 Perfect battle system
    +1 Main characters design
    +1 Shinra areas design
    +1 Respectable music (no better than the original FF7)
    +1 Diverse strategy
    +1 New bestiary
    +1 New optional missions
    +1 Quantity of content (Quantity > Quality)

    NEGATIVE:
    -1 Graphics in open areas, pre rendered graphics and general NPC characters desing for PS2
    -1 NOMURA'S FU**** GHOSTS EVERYWHERE
  91. NiboR
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not exactly the same story as the orgininal one, but its even better. First i was unsure about the new gameplay mechs becuse i really do love turn based battles. But this one made it perfectly. I hunger for more and cant wait until The second Part. The music are Perfect, the visuals are perfect. Atleast The best looking game on the ps4 out there. The story are perfect.… Expand
  92. Rokero
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    Corridor simulator , bad textures and the complete bastardization of a good story that's Final Fantasy 7 Remake, please square don't let nomura close to another game ever again he should stick to drawing
  93. PhantomPlayin
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    A solid take on the best game ever made and you know what I enjoyed It from start to finish, Capcom and Square Enix you guys know how to do remakes.
  94. NTDLeo
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay tuyệt vời, cốt chuyện chính rất hay. nhưng phải nói chi tiết những bóng ma thì thầm của số phận làm giảm đi phần nào cảm xúc của những fan của FF7.
    Tôi muốn thấy Aerith ít quyền năng và nhận thức về tương lai hơn :(.
    Trong phần này tôi luôn cảm giác dc Aerith biết dc số phận của mình, qua rất nhiều chi tiết cũng như lời thoại.
    Câu chuyện sẽ đi đến đâu thì còn phải chờ xem nhưng nếu dc tôi vẫn muốn dây là phần duy nhất xuất hiện những bóng ma thì thầm    … Expand
  95. ManuelPauls
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    May God forgive Square Enix, because we, the fans of the original Final Fantasy VII game, will certainly not.
  96. Needles_Kane
    Apr 16, 2020
    2
    I bought this game, looking forward to revisiting the epic battle between Cloud and Sephiroth that I played around 23 years ago when I was a junior in high school. Never did I consider that a game titled "Final Fantasy VII REMAKE" would ONLY cover the first 10-15% of the original game. Name the game appropriately. Title it "Final Fantasy VII REMAKE: Episode I" or "Final Fantasy VII REMAKE:I bought this game, looking forward to revisiting the epic battle between Cloud and Sephiroth that I played around 23 years ago when I was a junior in high school. Never did I consider that a game titled "Final Fantasy VII REMAKE" would ONLY cover the first 10-15% of the original game. Name the game appropriately. Title it "Final Fantasy VII REMAKE: Episode I" or "Final Fantasy VII REMAKE: EXTREMELY HALF-ASSED EDITION" or anything other than a highly deceiving title. The game looks great, but fleshing out a roughly 5-6 hour portion of the original into a 40 hour game is not the same as remaking the original 40 hour game.

    This is simply not covering the part of the game that made many of us fall in love with Final Fantasy VII. Is this game a must play? Sure, but it's highly upsetting that they would title it like this when it's really not a remake of a highly beloved game in full form.

    I am giving the game a 2 as we only got 15% of the game. I am generously rounding up to a 2 from a 1.5.    … Expand
  97. ChaseWSanders
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I think anyone who didn't like the ending is jumping the gun. We all expected a 1:1 Remake and I completely understand anyone's frustration or anger with the way this game subverted expectations. I am a fan of FF7 who played the original when it came out, and so I think everyone's feelings are valid and understandable. I was initially angry at the ending too.

    That being said, I ask that    I think anyone who didn't like the ending is jumping the gun. We all expected a 1:1 Remake and I completely understand anyone's frustration or anger with the way this game subverted expectations. I am a fan of FF7 who played the original when it came out, and so I think everyone's feelings are valid and understandable. I was initially angry at the ending too.

    That being said, I ask that you keep an open mind and think critically about the ending and all of the times the "whispers" showed up throughout the game. We don't have any idea what will happen, but the theories and prospects are very exciting. I don't want to spoil anything, but I will say that I don't think you should take the ending at face value. Both Aerith and Sephiroth seem to know more than they let on. Don't write this game off just yet. Let's wait until the next installment and see where the story goes.

    Apart from the story, I think the game was absolutely fantastic. The battle system was a nice blend of old and new. I really believe this may be the best implementation of a turn-based/action hybrid I've ever seen. The materia system works very similarly to how it worked in the original, and it was a blast leveling up the weapons and abilities.

    The graphics are absolutely breathtaking. I still can't believe they pulled this off on a PS4. The characters are all modeled immaculately, and the skybox is pre-rendered and so, so beautiful.

    The voice acting is spot on, the characters all act how I imagined they would act, and there isn't so much awkwardness like in Final Fantasy XV. You can tell Square went the extra mile to make this game appeal to Western fans. I don't know that there has been a better English voice cast for a Japanese game.

    As for negatives, the majority of my negatives are nitpicks.

    The game feels extremely padded in parts. They took what was essentially a 4-8 hour experience from the original and made it a 30-40 hour journey. While some of the new content is awesome, some of it misses the mark and feels like it's trying to waste your time.

    Also, the game is fairly linear. I don't know that it ever reaches Final Fantasy XIII "Hallway Simulator" levels, but it straddles the line pretty hard. With that being said, Midgar was always really linear in the original, so in that respect, this game is more "open" than the original.

    Finally, I want to talk about the extreme level of pop-in and the bafflingly low quality textures in the game. In chapter 3, which is one of the more "open" chapters of the game, characters can be seen popping in left and right if you run. The low quality textures are really strange, especially compared to how detailed and nearly perfect the character models are. One good example is the door to Tifa's room in chapter 3. It's so low quality that I can't believe they didn't notice. I really think it's a PS4 memory issue and this will be fixed next year when the game releases on PC and the next gen consoles. Until then, we will have to live with the low quality doors. It's not that bad, and it doesn't really affect the whole game, but when you see it, it stands out like a sore thumb.

    All in all, I had a blast with the game and I think it is well worth your time whether you are a new fan or old. The future is scary and exhilarating, but have faith and patience and go discuss your theories with other fans! Try to keep an open mind and respect the opinions of others.    … Expand
  98. heartstation
    Apr 16, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a review from an honest FF7 fan who played the original back in 1997. I will breakdown this review into sections as this game needs a thorough breakdown.

    Graphics - Inconsistent at best. As soon as you get to Sector 5 you get a beautiful 240p shot of the slums and it looks so out of place. You might think it is a one off but from this point forward the game gets littered with low resolution textures and NPC's everywhere. Some would rival the PS2. Main character models and particle effects look excellent. Environments look great at times and true to source but often a low res back drop ruins the moment or just flat out bad textures.

    Soundtrack - Good but not great. Some of the new arrangements of songs fail to hit the mark and are often inconsistently drowned out by sounds or the volume is too low. I never got hit with the same feelings as I did with the original.

    Combat - Fun for a bit but gets tiresome later on. Friendly AI more often than not does nothing. You need to attack to get ATB up but you can fill yours 3 times over before an AI gets one section done. The game has a lock on target system that does not truly lock on. You will often end up jumping across the stage attacking something you didn't want to. So don't even try moving the camera around for a better view in battle. Camera angle is very inconsistent and jumpy. Battles go from too easy to overly frustrating very quickly.

    Voice Acting/Dialogue - I see this praised a lot but I found it atrocious for the most part. The delay when speaking to an NPC or interacting with a character has a very unnatural pause as both people do a robotic animation to face each other. Most conversations just sound cheesy and unnatural and that isn't to say the main dialogue doesn't suffer from this too. Gestures often do not match what characters are saying which is immersion ruining IMO. Barrett humming the victory fanfare makes me want to rip my ears off.

    Gameplay - Horrible pacing. From slow walk conversation, to crouch walking, to keeping balance over wide planks, or to the ever dreaded squeezing/shimmying between things. (These are obviously to hide loading sequences.) Side quests are nothing more than useless fetch quests to stretch the game. Yes they are optional but I always try to do these in FF games. These are the worst in FF history. Every small area is stretched out to repeating corridors and key fetching. These are boring and repetitive. Fighting the same boss twice just shows a lack of awareness and creativity from Square Enix. The bike sections are long and exciting for all but 2 minutes. Yes we all loved the motorcycle escape in the original but I don't think anyone enjoyed the 1 hour you spend on the damn bike over 2 sequences in this one repeating through the same environment over and over and over. I had to restart my game in 2 sections due to crashing from bugs. Once in the ducts in Shinra Tower and once in the final boss fights. Unacceptable for 2 parts you have to go through. Loved starting that fight back from the beginning.

    Story - Why did you do it Square Enix? You sold and advertised this game as a faithful remake but instead this game went full Nomura and now we are stuck looking forward to this? This is closer to a sequel. The new characters are forgettable at best (Roche, Marle, Leslie etc) and I really don't think we needed a trip to visit Jessie's parents. That whole part served 0 purpose like many other filler parts. The secret lab under Sector 7 where you fight hundreds of alien experiment things? Is this a joke? Does anyone even care what Shinra is doing at this point considering we get Sephiroth one hour into this and every hour after? One of the most epic moments in gaming history is believing Shinra is the big bad but waking up in the cell trying to break Aerith out and following the trail of blood to find Shinra with a sword through him stuck to his desk. Instead we fail at hitting Sephiroth and end up doing a boring Hojo lab grind? I won't even get into the ending because it is self explanatory. Dementors that only make sense to people who played the original like what is this crap?

    Personally I feel betrayed and hate the direction they are taking with this. There is already way too much FF7 content as is. Please bring FF16 before another part of this crap. I will not be buying the remaining parts of this. Count me out.    … Expand
  99. Poetic_Justice
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've spent a lot of hours and days into FFVII when it came out years back. I can still describe the story and the imagery of the locations of all the cities and what takes place. My heart and soul is into the story line of Final Fantasy VII more than any other FF game out there. Now, with that being said, I do have mix feelings about this game as much as I want to devour the passion and the story line that I know; I'm not sure if I feel that magic yet.

    Characters and graphics are gorgeous. I appreciate the time they took, to create and concentrate on Midgar. I love how the characters make comments when you have control and they talk about whatever situation that your in, at that time. I think that's truly a huge game changer when you hear more dialogue, it really makes you feel that 'you're" part of them.

    I think Cloud should have sections in the game where he is ~ Thinking~ about the flashbacks and visions he has and how he feels about it. I don't know what Cloud is thinking, and I want to know. Don't make him brainless. Aerith I feel is the same way, she doesn't tell you much about what's going on and it's confusing what's going on in her head as well.

    I do enjoy the new combat system where you can control the characters on whim, we 'should' be able to control Red XIII, I think at the end of this game they just wanted to hurry up and get it out and didn't want to add that feature but Red wants to join the team, so let him join! The combat system gave me a lot of control on how I want to play the game and use abilities. My only CON: Why can't I use Items whenever I want? Why do I need to rack up ATB I mid as well use Cura and have my other characters give me ethers. Also, not sure how Summons are actually summoned, I really did just grind into this game and just never went to bed for like three days. It doesn't give you a choice to choose a summon, so you'll need to research the schematics of how everything works in this game, which they have a built one into the game as a reference, that I did use from time to time.

    Everyone loves the music, I was meh. I miss the old combat music that I actually used as a ringtone but they did slip in some old FF music that I did love.

    These plots with the Whispers, ummm I get it, sort of, but is it necessary?It seems confusing and Red should be able to tune in with the planet, not because Aerith touch him, a bit corny.

    The main plot with Shinra is clear and incredible but confused on the Whispers, and it's a bit confusion with the guys with numbers on them, no explanation for new players who don't know the story line.

    Materia aspect is great as well as the SP, but the weapons are a bit confusion, at least for Cloud. I upgraded the Hardedge to do about 200 atk and the in the walk-throughs everyone suggested to use the Twin Stringer to use Counterstance against Sephiroth and I didn't need too. I fought each boss it seemed, ab bit quicker with the Hardedge, which disappoints me that upgrading weapons isn't up to par, as much as I would like it to be.

    Side quest and Map: It should 'make' you do these, since I missed out on a lot of cool stuff, but *Spoiler* once you finish the game, you can replay any chapter for any missing content, which is a bonus. I think that tracking the side quest seemed a bit off and couldn't track them as easily as I would like them too to complete it a bit faster. I love Sam (I did pick that up btw) but the map for his chocobos and the regular map you use to travel, seems a bit off and was frustrated at times until I got the hang of it but cool mechanism, just needs to be polished.

    I give this score an 8 because I love immensely the graphics, they are phenomenal, background stories of the characters are phenomenal, we needed this, combat system good and slightly bad, plots both good and bad, Materia great, SP to upgrade weapons good system but expected to have better weapons as you progress through the story. I only used two weapons through this entire game for Cloud. Aerith and Cloud need to have more 'inner' time to let 'you' in on their emotions since they are the main characters and deep rooted into the core of the game. Also the mapping system and tracking quest could be polished a bit more.

    I hope that it doesn't take them 3 years to add DLC to this game and they read through some of these comments people have made, to try and understand what our different prospective are, to add maybe some light into this game.I still recommended to play this game and hope for new content soon!    … Expand
  100. theyerg
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I have played the original one dozens of times in the past and i can say that i am extremely happy with this. It expands upon the lore and the combat is wonderful, vert challenging at times. They did change some story elements here and there, but it all works out very well. The music is just as amazing as it has always been and the story if phenomenal. Cant wait for the next installment.
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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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