Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. Hmcs_Halifax
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    A great rendition of the original game with a few story elements changed. I am overall happy with how this was handled and can't wait for the next entry. Thank you Square Enix for this long awaited return to FF VII
  2. theykeeponrisin
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    I had to make an account just so I can lend my voice to the apparently minority of people who think this game is absolute garbage. I can't believe just how bad they messed this up. Story wise, all they had to do was follow the original and maybe add some more depth to side characters, but nope they go completely off the rails and turn it into some awful teenage fan fiction. I wasI had to make an account just so I can lend my voice to the apparently minority of people who think this game is absolute garbage. I can't believe just how bad they messed this up. Story wise, all they had to do was follow the original and maybe add some more depth to side characters, but nope they go completely off the rails and turn it into some awful teenage fan fiction. I was completely and totally defending this remake up until release with full faith in their ability to deliver AT LEAST the original story up to Midgar with updated graphics and modernized combat. The combat is all form and no function, as you are frustrated with being locked into animations and attacks being interrupted so you lose MP and ATB. I hated every minute of this game after the first 5 hours or so, and it took me 35 to get through it.… Expand
  3. Darkiboo
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With how often promotional material for Final Fantasy VII Remake advertised a "faithful" remake, after completing this game, you'd question how these people would function in a romantic relationship. Perhaps to them, being faithful is only cheating on their partner once a week. Let that metaphor sink in for the following review: This Is Not Final Fantasy VII Anymore.

    Here is a list of 'absolute' story changes this "Remake" deploys on its player base:

    1) Wedge and Biggs survive the fall of the Sector 7 plate, removing Barret's raison d'être for his fueled hatred against Shinra. So much emotional weight was put into these connections for it to be satisfyingly sad when they perish. Except permanent death is not a thing nowadays. It is now a sin to have an audience experience negative emotions that capture the tapestry of life.

    2) Sephiroth is not an unknown presence to be feared and learned about. He is immediately recognized as a threat to every single person who witnesses him--and everyone witnesses him because he appears multiple times throughout the game, including as the final boss. This final encounter copies the cinematography and choreography of Cloud's battle at the end of FF7: Advent Children. Sephiroth envelops Midgar in shadow; Cloud and him face-off 1v1; Sephiroth tells Cloud he'll exist forever after being defeated. Previous ideas are recycled to pad nostalgia further in this climax.

    3) The overall story now closely resembles Kingdom Hearts. The epicenter of divergence from the original story happens in a place called "Destiny's Crossroads" (like Destiny Island from Kingdom Hearts). Here, you'll encounter a massive fiend the same shape as a Darkside Heartless. This fiend is attached to three new Time/Space entities that give visions to EXACT FOOTAGE from the END of FF7 and FF7: Advent Children (such as Meteor hitting the planet, Red XIII and his children, Aerith dying, and the final battle against Sephiroth). This story now involves multiple timelines and time travel I guess.

    4) Speaking of timelines, Zack appears and he's alive and well, watching you defeat Sephiroth. It is unknown if every game after the original FF7 will become moot after this Remake is complete.

    5) After defeating Sephiroth, Cloud already has a feeling that the Sephiroth wasn't real and needs to find the real one. There is little reference to Jenova in this entire game, and the concept of "Reunion" seems like common knowledge, so it is impossible how these characters come to such a comfortable conclusion of hating Sephiroth, believing he was a fake, and thinking he'll destroy the planet. Aerith even goes so far as to say to Sephiroth, "Everything about you is wrong." Remember, Aerith has never met Sephiroth before. You'll often find this dichotomy of writing that has the characters fully aware of the game's expanded lore and then sometimes not at all.

    6) Sephiroth transports Cloud to a distant planet for a short duel. He wins, but says that Cloud has 7 seconds to make a change. If you count to 7, nothing happens by the end of it... Afterwards, Cloud somehow returns to Midgar and his party is ready to track down and destroy Sephiroth. None of this makes sense.

    7) The earliest change players will encounter are called "Whispers". These mysterious, hooded ghosts appear during divergences from the original game. It quickly becomes apparent that these ghosts sometimes impede your progress to sustain the original FF7's plot, and then sometimes intervene to change it. They ensure you can't save Jessie, because she's supposed to die, but they are involved in the final battle against Sephiroth that is felt by every citizen of Midgar. Also, these Whispers are seen by Aerith immediately, and then eventually everyone else in the gang, including Rufus Shinra, but not by any of the Turks for some reason. These things exist solely to be theorized about by Youtubers to prolong the exposure of FF7R.

    Conclusion:

    This game's combat and materia system is complex and beautifully designed. The music is astounding and very fitting, except for a new arrangement of One Winged Angel that sounds flat. These components are the sole reason to play the game. New characters like Roche fit well into Midgar, but new story scenes create a lack of urgency that get annoying. And the main plot is now the epitome of everything wrong in modern storytelling. Content is obtuse, actions are convenient, characters never speak their mind which lead to cliche story problems, and the more mystery for people to talk about the better. Final Fantasy VII Remake is well-worth renting, or buying used for ~$30. The story experience and concluding frustration and confusion is not worth full price. I will not support the future games that draw on the same tropes and rehashing of ideas that exist in parallel franchises. Depending on your taste in storytelling, buyer integrity, and disposable income, you will make a choice appropriate to your life.    … Expand
  4. Gamer2709
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This game took my breath away, from visual design to game mechanic and ost, this is by far one of my favorite games. Low score ratings are people who failed to see what this project was. It is a remake after all, and something different to surprise original ff7 fans who already know the game story. But this game was so emotional and appealing and add more depth to the storyline. Yeah it’sThis game took my breath away, from visual design to game mechanic and ost, this is by far one of my favorite games. Low score ratings are people who failed to see what this project was. It is a remake after all, and something different to surprise original ff7 fans who already know the game story. But this game was so emotional and appealing and add more depth to the storyline. Yeah it’s only part of the story, but with so much stuff going into this game you can’t expect the whole story to just fit in. It would take even more time and data. I’d rather see a high quality game than a rushed low one. As a game designer I know how much time and hard work it goes into making a game. For those that say the quality of graphics aren’t consistent, you are still getting high quality compared to most other games. Would def recommend for others to play. People who give this game a 0 and say they’re fans are not Appreciative… Expand
  5. OJMichaels
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely 100% hate the ending with a passion. What on God's green earth are they doing? Leave aside the use of the word remake as a blatant lie, and if they are using the word remake as in the characters remaking their destiny, that isn't clever it's convoluted. Let's also leave aside the appearance of Zack so early on taking away from the major twist of the game, and Barret's Cosmo canyon scene being emotionally lessened due to Biggs and maybe Jesse being alive. Let's leave aside the final fight with Sephiroth being all flash no substance as he hasn't earned his place to be there yet. Most newcomers will still have no idea who he even is so what is he doing as the final boss.

    Narrative is important, the key themes and concepts of a story resonate with people. We recognise ourselves in the characters we see strengths weaknesses and are able to abstract lessons from them. These characters and their stories are as real to us as real people because of the effect they have had on us and our lives. People, including me, literally cried with all the emotions attached to tears through the journey to get here. Square knew this and capitalised on it with their Japanese adverts of the connections created through the OG.

    To turn people like me, who said please explain, explore and expand on the lore of the game but leave the core themes and characters the hell alone, into the last boss of the game. To have their loyalty and love for ff7 be represented as the whispers of fate, have them defeated and announce they will now do what they like, that everything is now on the table is a disgrace. I don't know how they have the arrogance or the disrespect to treat the fans like that. Nomura isn't half as clever as he thinks he is.

    Please, if I am wrong tell me, if I am being uncharitable change my mind. I want to be wrong. But as things stand right now, I'm done with Square, I'm done with gaming. Without respect, I reject    … Expand
  6. Barneycat
    Apr 15, 2020
    1
    Most of the game was an enjoyable retelling of the PlayStation one classic - save for the heavy handedness of the Shinra, ahem, I mean Square-enix's newly formed 'ethics department'. Their work is evident in removing any and (possibly) all deaths from the game as well as reframing and changing some of the actions and motivations of the self described eco-terrorists avalanche. Nope, noMost of the game was an enjoyable retelling of the PlayStation one classic - save for the heavy handedness of the Shinra, ahem, I mean Square-enix's newly formed 'ethics department'. Their work is evident in removing any and (possibly) all deaths from the game as well as reframing and changing some of the actions and motivations of the self described eco-terrorists avalanche. Nope, no deaths here, we are all just super nice terrorists. Jenovas blood from the lavatory scene is changed from red to a nice sparkly purple as if they are terrified to show red like a like a prime time TV sanitory pad commercial and Aerith was no longer kept captive and experimented as a child - she was just staying there and "it was not too bad and she was treated well"... how nice. It kind of makes her mother's actions, as she dies trying to get Aerith to safety, a little less meaningful, cos, you know, it wasn't so bad living there apparently...
    Square enix seem to have Disney-fied themselves. The ending presents a **** show starring a Kingdom hearts like convoluted plot exploding all over the last hour of the game as our protagonists fight the physical embodiment of fate. Yes, fate incarnate - in some kind of parallel universe, dimensional plane, where time and space is frozen. Snore. After defeating the giant heartless, I mean the physical embodiment of Fate, golden rain sparkles across time bringing anyone who died back to life and ruining decade old storielines that people love and and were hyped about seeing in a remake.

    It was so close to being exactly what people wanted but, like eating a tasty sandwhich with a **** surprise on the last bite, you can't help but feel that somehow the overall meal is ruined.    … Expand
  7. Wythel
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    If like me you waited 20 years for this to happen, you will enjoy every minute of this 40 hours wonderful journey.
    Every character, every detail from the 1997 masterpiece in Midgar city (and a bit more) has been rewritten, redesigned and improved to make sure you feel nostalgia everywhere you look. It still has minor flaws : some chapters are un-necessary long and yes, some zones feel    If like me you waited 20 years for this to happen, you will enjoy every minute of this 40 hours wonderful journey.
    Every character, every detail from the 1997 masterpiece in Midgar city (and a bit more) has been rewritten, redesigned and improved to make sure you feel nostalgia everywhere you look. It still has minor flaws : some chapters are un-necessary long and yes, some zones feel copy/pasted and the game could be 5 hours shorter but what a show ! The combat system can feel like FFXV but when you engage the tactical pause, the original JRPG comes back with all options and choices the Materia system gives you. Music is the best you'll hear in any current game, many variants of themes, depending on action at screen, are telling you the story at least as much as the script.
    Without spoiling, the end has too much of Kingdom Hearts genes, and non fans won't understand it 100% but it is satisfying enough to let SquareEnix decide if new episodes are needed or not.    … Expand
  8. Gogmagog
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game's a bomb, but that can only go so far. After the highway chase, everything becomes weird and unnecessary. Felt like the game's right next door to Kingdom Hearts.… Expand
  9. nsomaley
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    I was a massive fanboy of FF7. I thought that I would be giving this a 10/10 and that was my destiny. That being said and in true FF7R spirit, my destiny was changed and I gave it an 8/10. Almost everything with this game was so amazing, until the end. The first 90% was nearly flawless, but the end was one of the worst endings I could imagine. Think Game of Thrones or Lost with levelI was a massive fanboy of FF7. I thought that I would be giving this a 10/10 and that was my destiny. That being said and in true FF7R spirit, my destiny was changed and I gave it an 8/10. Almost everything with this game was so amazing, until the end. The first 90% was nearly flawless, but the end was one of the worst endings I could imagine. Think Game of Thrones or Lost with level of bad ending... I hope that there is a way to come back from this but I am not very hopeful anymore...… Expand
  10. aotero4512
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far the best video game I’ve played on the PS4 and might be the best game I’ve played ever… Expand
  11. Xerra17
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    El mejor Remake en la historia de los videojuegos. La espera ha merecido la pena, pese a algunos errores en texturas, la ejecución es de 10.
  12. 1tipocualquiera
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Recuerdos, nostalgia, mucho mimo en la recreación y un apartado técnico muy destacable, excelente mezcla para un resultado sublime!
  13. Nafeasonto
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic. The music, the gameplay, the graphics. The developers put an immense amount of work into this. I have never seen such an amazingly polished game, and even after the nostalgia wore off, this game still was amazing. I am enamored on how well they did this. The developers should be proud, while things changed, I am immensely excited for Part 2. My dream has come true.
  14. Skyharte
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of a remake. With what seems to be a renown vigor from Square Enix, Final Fantasy 7 Remake goes beyond every expectation, shattering them in the process. This game will be the standard by which all remakes will be, and should be, made in years to come.
  15. Torneko
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    J'etais tout sauf emballer, forcé d'admettre que je viens de prendre une gigantesque claque, que ce soit en terme de musiques, de système de combat, de narration, de réalisation, de mise en scène... bref le jeu m'a marqué, véritablement... Et oui il en a des défauts, les quêtes annexes sans réelles saveur, ou bien des moments un peu longuet, mais c'en est négligeable tellement le jeu estJ'etais tout sauf emballer, forcé d'admettre que je viens de prendre une gigantesque claque, que ce soit en terme de musiques, de système de combat, de narration, de réalisation, de mise en scène... bref le jeu m'a marqué, véritablement... Et oui il en a des défauts, les quêtes annexes sans réelles saveur, ou bien des moments un peu longuet, mais c'en est négligeable tellement le jeu est bourré de qualité... GENIAL… Expand
  16. EduardoAnalise
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    O jogo é magnifico, a trilha sonora é melhor que a original o sistema de batalha não é nem um pouco enjoativo e você tem várias formas de jogar e fazer sua estratégia para cada inimigo. Falando em inimigos o maior destaque sem dúvidas vai para as Boss Battle do jogo, já que, para cada chefe tem uma estratégia diferente oque torna o jogo extremamente divertido e desafiador.

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

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

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

    Média nota 9 (Excelente Jogo), ID de jogador: Forever_Coruja    … Expand
  17. Juba88
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed playing through FFVII remake, and managed to complete the game in 32 hours which included all the side quests I am aware of. The difficulty level of the game is really fair in the classic mode, and is well balanced to allow you to enjoy the combat. Writing this review makes me think whether the game deserves a 10, or less. Judging this game as a game on its own, it deserves a 10, however as a remake of the original, it does not capture the full glory of the original. Many of my favourite moments were absent, however this was my expectation before starting to play the game. I expected the game to be released in more than 1 chapter, and given the ending, it seems highly probable.… Expand
  18. MixedFeelings
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    It's less than 10% of the original FF7. Too much unnecessary content as fillers to make the game feel like a full game. There is enough story in the original game to make several parts already. I don't see why there is a need to add so much garbage fillers. Great way to make your fanbase pay again and again for the same game. At this rate, we will have a finished remake in 20 years.It's less than 10% of the original FF7. Too much unnecessary content as fillers to make the game feel like a full game. There is enough story in the original game to make several parts already. I don't see why there is a need to add so much garbage fillers. Great way to make your fanbase pay again and again for the same game. At this rate, we will have a finished remake in 20 years.

    Honestly, it is such a great game ruined by greed. It's a shame. I really want to give it a higher score but all we got is less than a small portion of the whole story in this so called REMAKE. Very misleading title.    … Expand
  19. KidsnearwaterX
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Played the original to death over the years and was not expecting to enjoy this remake... But i was wrong, so very wrong!!! Now im stuck waiting for the next part to release, urghhh... But still, do not let the episodic approach put you off. I didn't finish everything and got a good 35 hours out of it. Midgar lasts around 3-5 hours in the original game so expect a healthy amount of extraPlayed the original to death over the years and was not expecting to enjoy this remake... But i was wrong, so very wrong!!! Now im stuck waiting for the next part to release, urghhh... But still, do not let the episodic approach put you off. I didn't finish everything and got a good 35 hours out of it. Midgar lasts around 3-5 hours in the original game so expect a healthy amount of extra content thrown in.… Expand
  20. Kodes
    Apr 15, 2020
    6
    This is coming from a huge FF and JRPG fan for reference.

    This game is weak. I'm not going to go to far into detail, but I'll give a short list of problems, **no spoilers**  -The maps are super linear and hand holding, there is borderline no exploration in this game.. -They packed this game with fluff and filler. They littered the game with forced slow walking  sections and endless    This is coming from a huge FF and JRPG fan for reference.

    This game is weak. I'm not going to go to far into detail, but I'll give a short list of problems, **no spoilers** 


    -The maps are super linear and hand holding, there is borderline no exploration in this game..


    -They packed this game with fluff and filler. They littered the game with forced slow walking  sections and endless ladders and squeeze spots in a blatant attempt at extending game time. It's painfully noticeable the further you get into the game and look back.


    -Graphics are sporadic, but unbelievably bad from Chapter 10-14. The world looks like a PS2 era game. Shady textures, grainy coloring, even using still backgrounds techniques from Ps1 Era. Characters still look good, but environment and scenery is terrible. 


    -75% of battles don't respawn, it's one and done. With the terribly linear maps, zero exploration and terrible side quest(very few to begin with and only available certain chapters) this makes for a pretty boring experience. Which is a shame considering the combat is one of it's best points. 


    -Midgar was dragged out with absolutely nothing of value added to the FF7 story. They could have went further with the story if they cut out the 50-60% that is filler. It's an obvious attempt at dragging this out across many parts. 


    -What little story with substance they actually provided is already starting to look like its convoluted cousin Kingdom Hearts, this is not a Remake, but a Reboot.


    The combat is good, the Materia system is solid and the VA is well done. They packed the game with Voice Acting and live Animation to try and mask a very poorly made experience. It's obviously a lazy attempt at cashing in on the once great Square, not to be confused with Square Enix, most popular titles and its fanbase.    … Expand
  21. 298yen
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Great game, some places are a bit too stretched out other than that everything is amazing
  22. ffviir
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This is going to be one hell of a journey! Can't wait the remaining parts. Don't care if its multiply titles, can't get enough! Ridiculous! GOTY
  23. Potnoodle999
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    One of those games that has....kind of ruined other games for me. It’s THAT GOOD! Any issues I had were so minor and petty I had forgotten about them 5 minutes later when I reached the next incredible story beat or faced the next amazing boss. At times I couldn’t believe they had exceeded my expectations in every way, I never imagined this game would be made, let alone be so passionatelyOne of those games that has....kind of ruined other games for me. It’s THAT GOOD! Any issues I had were so minor and petty I had forgotten about them 5 minutes later when I reached the next incredible story beat or faced the next amazing boss. At times I couldn’t believe they had exceeded my expectations in every way, I never imagined this game would be made, let alone be so passionately created by a lot of the original devs who truly understand what these characters mean to us all. The wait for part 2 will be long and difficult, but this has left me so hyped that I know it will be worth the wait. The fact this was just Midgar boggles the mind when you think about how much more is to come from FFVII original story. The changes were welcome, I can see how some diehards may disagree but not me. Loved them. This is a must play for any RPG lover of any kind and for anyone who loves great worlds and stories. 10/10 from me. Thanks Square-Enix for finally giving us a final fantasy game worthy of real praise for the first time in years!!!… Expand
  24. Ikarian123
    Apr 15, 2020
    6
    I am really disappointed.

    First of all, story, story changes and characters. Fine, I understand it is "remake" and not "remastered", but most of changes within game story are worse. Have now about 5 hours of gameplay, but I must admit I never ever met such annoying group of people like Avalanche, include Tifa. Barret - he was agressive already in original game, fine, he have right to    I am really disappointed.

    First of all, story, story changes and characters. Fine, I understand it is "remake" and not "remastered", but most of changes within game story are worse. Have now about 5 hours of gameplay, but I must admit I never ever met such annoying group of people like Avalanche, include Tifa.
    Barret - he was agressive already in original game, fine, he have right to be agressive, but sometimes, he overreacting even in totally strange situations.
    Wedge - only speaking with him is embarassing! Few more thumb ups and I will break his thumb.
    Biggs - wishy-washy at best.
    Jessie - probably least annoying and most finest character in Avalanche.
    Tifa - why? Why? What they have done to you?! Such great character and personality in original game, now she act like arrogant moron.
    Sidepersons (Marla, shop persons etc.) - terrible.
    What is most annoying is that everyone act toward Cloud like he is worst riff-raff and he even do not resist.
    At the end. Shinra Corporation is not much different from Avalanche. Shinra is greedy, Avalanche have messiah-complex. Shinra is arrogant, Avalanche is arrogant.

    Gameplay. Gameplay is probably strongest element.
    Openworld - fine, not great, not terrible, better than in FF13 I played as last FF.
    Quests - quests and sideactivities not worst.
    Battle/combat system - fine by me! Many people were angry (even I had doubts) about changes, but I think its fine.

    Graphic.
    There I have one very big criticism. On various places, textures and objects look like squashed low-res textures.

    Verdict: Game is fine and great for those who did not played FF7, but I was among those who grow up on FF7 twenty years ago and who love it... well... I am disappointed (at least now). I am not sure if I will buy another parts.    … Expand
  25. Nalicar
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This game is everything I dreamed it would be. I loved the twists and turns that kept things fresh from the original.

    The combat is by far the best it’s been since leaving the turn based games.

    10/10 every time
  26. GenXGames
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This isn't FF7 it's like some bloated college programmers bad dream.

    Music isn't nostalgic and does NOT match the scenes. Story is COMPLETELY rewritten. Combat SUCKS and is very repetitive. The fights with the Turks are terrible. You are basically led around on a leash the whole game. When you hit a gate area you see a giant cross sign and your character gets TAKEN over and    This isn't FF7 it's like some bloated college programmers bad dream.

    Music isn't nostalgic and does NOT match the scenes.
    Story is COMPLETELY rewritten.
    Combat SUCKS and is very repetitive. The fights with the Turks are terrible.
    You are basically led around on a leash the whole game. When you hit a gate area you see a giant cross sign and your character gets TAKEN over and physically turned.
    Game is needlessly bloated with 10 hrs worth of fetch quests.
    None of the zones match the original game.
    Sephiroth looks like a cracked out maniac.
    WTF. How do you make a game this good, this bad?

    HIT SQUARE ENIX! Tell them their game sucks. STICK TO THE ORIGINAL GAME. It was fine. Don't make this into a 5 part bloat fest of milking your idiot fan-base.
    IM OUT.    … Expand
  27. Jehutystrife
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Un juego de esta magnitud merece ser realizado haciendo el esfuerzo que está realizando SquareEnix. Con las dimensiones que ha tomado solo el hecho de recrear midgar, imaginad la complicación de recrear todo el resto del mundo a este nivel. Es logico que se haya optado por hacerlo en varias partes, de otra manera sería inviable . Tanto económicamente como físicamente, no se puede hacer unUn juego de esta magnitud merece ser realizado haciendo el esfuerzo que está realizando SquareEnix. Con las dimensiones que ha tomado solo el hecho de recrear midgar, imaginad la complicación de recrear todo el resto del mundo a este nivel. Es logico que se haya optado por hacerlo en varias partes, de otra manera sería inviable . Tanto económicamente como físicamente, no se puede hacer un juego con 6 bluerays. Algunos aún no entienden lo que es un remake, mirarlo en el diccionario de la RAE, haber que pone. Con todo esto dejo claro mi percepción del juego, solo diré que después de haber jugado a todos los grandes de la generación, este título ha sido el único que me ha sacado una lagrimita y ha conseguido emocionarme, quizás por nostalgia, pero lo ha sabido hacer y eso para mi es suficiente. No es un juego perfecto, pero es lo que quería y y creo que será recordado como su antesesor, más aún cuando este finalizado el proyecto.… Expand
  28. MasTerGola
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best JRPG I have ever played and believe me I have played a lot. This game has everything in a story, funny moments, haunted chapters that give goosebumps, it got it all, even mini-games feel good, My whole family is doing the exercise mini-game in the gym to beat my high score. You feel attached to the characters and feel the need for the urgency to take down bad peopleThis is one of the best JRPG I have ever played and believe me I have played a lot. This game has everything in a story, funny moments, haunted chapters that give goosebumps, it got it all, even mini-games feel good, My whole family is doing the exercise mini-game in the gym to beat my high score. You feel attached to the characters and feel the need for the urgency to take down bad people because you care for characters. I have never played original but once I complete i am going to start that, as I need more of Cloud Strife.… Expand
  29. Dragoness11
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Only ending is a little bit disappointing/confusing. Everything else - perfection!
  30. serci1990
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    El remake que todos mereciamos sin duda. Pequeños problemas técnicos que son fácilmente solucionables con algún parche pero a rasgos generales me ha encantado este remake de mi juego favorito.
  31. Kratos007
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Many thanks to the developers. Your remake amazed me and brought me back to childhood. I liked absolutely everything! There were so many tears from the music ... I enjoyed every second of the game. The combat is striking in its beauty, just the choice of matter and their grouping with weapons gives a lot of variability in battle. Hopefully soon there will be a continuation of this amazingMany thanks to the developers. Your remake amazed me and brought me back to childhood. I liked absolutely everything! There were so many tears from the music ... I enjoyed every second of the game. The combat is striking in its beauty, just the choice of matter and their grouping with weapons gives a lot of variability in battle. Hopefully soon there will be a continuation of this amazing game. I'm really looking forward to it.… Expand
  32. wblanc
    Apr 15, 2020
    4
    There is ton of things that don't work or are absurd. Why not have a TOTAL game for exemple ? Why change the history ? Why so lack of soul ? Why so many casual things ? Why "happy potter ghost" and "Sephiroth apparition" ? Why why why ? This history is damn good, there is nothing to change and you FAILED it, your damn ego.
  33. Tsubasa88
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    A wonderful experience, a remake of immense quality. Final Fantasy VII Remake rewrites the basics in this nothing short of fantastic title.
  34. gzarco
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Excellent remake. Graphics, music and battle system are top notch. I'll wait to see where the story changes lead before making a judgement about that part. There's a lot of FF7R to be played and unfolded yet.
  35. onetrickwolf
    Apr 15, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Would probably wait until all the parts are out and it's on PC or a newer system. The story is kind of a mess with some major retconning that tries to tie it into the not great sequels and prequels and then on top of that they add a very convoluted "Kingdom Hearts-level" multiple dimension story to explain why the story might diverge from the original. I don't mind if they diverged the story, but I found the way they did it to be extremely lazy, not interesting, and confusing.

    That being said, the visuals are great and it's really neat seeing some of the old graphics recreated and some characters and areas expanded on. But since that's all the game really has going for it, I will probably just wait until all the parts are out and released for the newer systems at a higher quality.    … Expand
  36. Alexmaru
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Best game for me on the PS4. Thank you Square Enix! It has an awesome story, beautiful design and a great battlesystem. I cant wait for the next chapter!

    I have only played Final Fantasy Crisis Core, that i will recommend to all to play before starting this new FF7R chapter.
  37. Cencorol
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    After FF10 I felt that final fantasy games lost their ability to tell great stories, and FF7R has reassured me that it is still possible. There were moments that genuinely touched my soul. This no means a perfect game but I feel compelled to give it a 10 because I think the amount of love this was given deserves higher appraise. + new battle system makes the game more challenging andAfter FF10 I felt that final fantasy games lost their ability to tell great stories, and FF7R has reassured me that it is still possible. There were moments that genuinely touched my soul. This no means a perfect game but I feel compelled to give it a 10 because I think the amount of love this was given deserves higher appraise. + new battle system makes the game more challenging and engaging. Game encourages you to get better at it rathen than finding ways to overpower yourself.
    + significant character development makes you fall in love with the cast once more.
    + faithfully recaptures the balance between seriousness and lightheartedness of the original game

    - whilst still a full game experience it lacks the over-the-top amount of end game content thats become a staple to the final fantasy franchise. Severely lacking in the variety of material set up options that the original game gave you and woefully poor selection of enemy skills available.
    - graphics actually seem like a downgrade from ff15 with very poor textures noticeable everywhere in the background. Facial animations on npc are quite bad and laughable sometimes.
    - some new added story elements add needless complexities to an already complex plot.    … Expand
  38. CkFr
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Es un gran juego y para mi ha cumplido con lo esperaba de él. Es cierto que cambian cosas del original pero mientras la historia siga siendo igual de buena yo estaré agradecido por poder poder jugarlo. Se nota el mimo puesto en el trabajo y espero que en futuras entregas mejoren los detalles que aquí se podrían haber trabajado mejor (el endgame o algunas conversaciones por ejemplo).Es un gran juego y para mi ha cumplido con lo esperaba de él. Es cierto que cambian cosas del original pero mientras la historia siga siendo igual de buena yo estaré agradecido por poder poder jugarlo. Se nota el mimo puesto en el trabajo y espero que en futuras entregas mejoren los detalles que aquí se podrían haber trabajado mejor (el endgame o algunas conversaciones por ejemplo).

    Gran trabajo y un placer poder vivirlo de nuevo    … Expand
  39. AVAVT
    Apr 15, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was okay - normal albeit a bit boring up until the last portion where you climb the Shinra tower, at which point it go straight downward until it reach borderline disgusting.

    I have a feeling the last several chapters was done rushed to meet deadlines because the quality of everything suddenly dropped significantly.

    1. Story got really messed up, dialogues are cliché as heck, probably the writer ran out of time and just insert whichever line first come to their head.

    Game is totally not for newcomer, because unless you already played the original FF7, you will have absolutely no idea who the white haired guy the party is ganging up against is, and what he has done to deserve such treatment.

    2. A game freeze bug that most people get by just play normally. I lost 5 hours of gameplay because I was stuck permanently immediately after a grinding spot. The whole game is only 3X hours, and poof, 5 hours gone just like that.

    3. The gameplay is just badly designed.

    Because Enix likes action games, they try to "improve" the original ATB system into a "more active turn based combat". What they got was a worse version of classic Hack'n'slash.

    - Most of the Materia in game are garbage, just space-filler to make it looks like there's a lot of new and old Materia. You won't even have the interest to mix-match Materia in your equipment like the original, because there's no real "combo" to use.

    - As a new addition, they give you a "talent build" equivalent system, which is named "weapon upgrade".

    Sounds fun, but in reality what it mean is you will spend most of the time choosing between "+10 atk talent that cost 16 sp" versus "+3 attack talent that cost 5 sp" in 6 different swords x 4 characters. And you will likely choose the latest weapon anyway, except for Barret if you want to keep playing ranged (which is OP as heck)

    Probably the playtesters voiced that problem as well, so they add an "auto upgrade" feature, which you will turn on for all of your weapons if you are smart.

    This weapon upgrade is prime example of a complex system with 0 depth.

    The design only get worse into the late game. I have this thought the entire game that with 4 PCs and a party of only 3 people, how will they resolve the Materia/Equipment management issue at endgame? Turns out they don't. They ran out of time. They just add a square button DURING cutscene that you have to hold if you want to change equipment. If you forgot, good luck fighting with naked Barret.

    The late game fights feel like they never went through 2nd design iteration. in the last several fight you basically have 5 seconds to smash buttons, and then interrupted by another cutscene animation, and repeat for half an hour.

    The game could have been decent. Fighting was boring, but at least the story was good. But the last portion show so much disrespect for the player.

    SE obviously just want to get this cash-grab done with asap to fund other projects. When they said they delayed release to "get a better game", they probably didn't even have a running game by then. The delay was so they can compile the first version that could actually run.    … Expand
  40. LeraMi5
    Apr 15, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me just say that I've loved original ffvii for ages and could only dream to play this game in modern grapfics. Ffvii means a lot to me and many others, so why I'm giving it a low rating?

    This would never happen if SE told us from the start that this is NOT a remake, but a reimagining of beloved story. No one should feel bad for feeling disappointed by the product we've got. Absolutely NO ONE thought this will turn out to be a retcon or whatever it is now when we all bought this game and started playing it. This is called false advertisement.

    Instead of enjoying it from start to finish we've been slapped with some unknown plot manipulations like watchmen of fate, time travel and parallel universe. Up until the ending the game was super enjoyable with some moments to improve here and there, but nothing too critical.

    Pros:
    - Characters are all on point and I feel like I've fallen in love with them all over again
    - The world feels alive and is so much more detailed than ever
    - The music is so absolutely amazing
    - Battle system is actually a lot of fun when you get used to it

    Cons:
    - Low textures in many places
    - The pacing of the story in some parts feels too slow
    - The whole final part (Sephiroth the "God", time travel and defying fate) just destroys everything so good about this game and ffvii story    … Expand
  41. willko
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    The battle system has been a massive disappointment. This game is a remake of a game that used a turn-based combat style. I strongly prefer turn-based combat over action-oriented combat. While this battle system tries its best to be a hybrid between the two styles(which in and of itself makes it lower quality than pure turn-based), it leans more toward the action side than the turn-basedThe battle system has been a massive disappointment. This game is a remake of a game that used a turn-based combat style. I strongly prefer turn-based combat over action-oriented combat. While this battle system tries its best to be a hybrid between the two styles(which in and of itself makes it lower quality than pure turn-based), it leans more toward the action side than the turn-based side of things.

    Square added a "Classic Mode" which was intended to be something of a compromise for the turn-based fans. But, Classic Mode is a complete joke. Classic Mode locks the difficulty to the Easy setting and simply dumbs down the gameplay of the action-oriented combat. It is not "classic" in any way at all. When you use Classic Mode, two things happen: difficulty is locked to Easy(as I mentioned) and your character will automatically do physical attacks and blocks during a fight. If the developers think that turn-based fans just want a dumbed down and easier game, then they misunderstand their fans entirely.    … Expand
  42. thoijan
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    The game is a bliss to play, watch and listen. The OG moments will wash you with nostalgia, while the new and re-imagined bits will arouse your curiosity for what is to come. Square Enix faced boots the size of an ocean, filled them completely and sprinted into running with them. Never believed I would get to experience this in my lifetime. One can only wish that the next part will notThe game is a bliss to play, watch and listen. The OG moments will wash you with nostalgia, while the new and re-imagined bits will arouse your curiosity for what is to come. Square Enix faced boots the size of an ocean, filled them completely and sprinted into running with them. Never believed I would get to experience this in my lifetime. One can only wish that the next part will not take too long to arrive.… Expand
  43. Hyksos
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, I thought the game was fantastic. The story artfully reimagined (albeit with some hesitation regarding the final chapter). I actually didn't mind some of the more low res textures in the large sweeping background shots - it actually reminded me of the backgrounds in the original game and added to the nostalgia.

    The gameplay and music were fantastic. The elephant in the room, the ending: yes, it is significantly different and creates the potential for a completely new KH-esque story line going forward, but I remain cautiously optimistic that future installments will retain much of the storyline and charm of the original game.

    This game was absolutely masterfully remade, and up until the final chapter remained faithful to the original. For that I dont see how it could be rated anything less than a 7/10.    … Expand
  44. Orfeas1989
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    Unfortunately i got this game digitally out of boredom and now i cant even sell it... i regret it every day. Its tedious, uninspiring, full of hollow characters that have the brain of an 8 year old, the story is rly shallow, the side quests are boring fetch and grab, the mini map dissappears for no reason and you have to spam the pop up map just to see where you are going at this ugly andUnfortunately i got this game digitally out of boredom and now i cant even sell it... i regret it every day. Its tedious, uninspiring, full of hollow characters that have the brain of an 8 year old, the story is rly shallow, the side quests are boring fetch and grab, the mini map dissappears for no reason and you have to spam the pop up map just to see where you are going at this ugly and boring junkyard of a city. The combat system is a mess, dodge is useless since you dont have iframes, enemies are bullet sponged artificially inflated to add the illusion, You get pinned down all the time and all you have to do is spam healing potions. Its like ff 15 all over again. 0 strategy 0 tactics… Expand
  45. Kjlionheart
    Apr 15, 2020
    7
    It was fun. I loved all the character Interactions and the budding relationships. I've done everything and seen every alternative now however. It's not that long, and doesn't have much extra but more than the original.
  46. solidnoctis
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Just fantastic. With Kitase and Nomura, we can enjoy this Remake only with these devs and artists. After KH3 I was thinking that we can't enjoy this game, but I was wrong. This game is awesome, with full of cinematics, history and dialogues. Action with the traditional strategy of BTC. A-wesome.
  47. Espe
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente epico, han adaptado casi todo a la perfección exepto a los ecos del destino sin embargo la experiencia es unica, añade emoción y más desarrollo de los personajes, es bello visualmente con un final polemico que se puede interpretar de muchas maneras, pero no olvidemos que aún falta una segunda parte. El sistema de juego es divertido y dinamico, es cierto que para los más puristas del original tiene más errores, pero considero que algunos añadidos lo hacen ser mejor que el original. No tiene que ser exactamente igual al de 1997 para ser sobresaliente.… Expand
  48. BadLarry1
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    I absolutely loved the original back in '97 and played it at least 4 times fully. I was disappointed to hear that this one would be coming in installments after waiting so long from the initial announcement, but as long as the 'new' material was appropriate and added to the overall experience. I'm glad to say that what they added was mostly good. Mostly. Starting with the good - theI absolutely loved the original back in '97 and played it at least 4 times fully. I was disappointed to hear that this one would be coming in installments after waiting so long from the initial announcement, but as long as the 'new' material was appropriate and added to the overall experience. I'm glad to say that what they added was mostly good. Mostly. Starting with the good - the game looks amazing! Seeing the world created in the original fully realized with modern technology has been the best part of this. The new combat system works well, is fun, and doesn't detract from the game. Gone are the constant random encounter battles that slowed down and frustrated the progression of the original making the 'dungeons' much less of a crawl. I also love the remixes of the original music. Good luck tracking down a digital download of the soundtrack though. On the flip side is the how much of the original is included is very disappointing. The plot to this installment only covers less than a 1/4 of the original game. That would be fine if the overall pacing of this game wasn't so bogged down with silly filler. Optional sidequests are one thing, but the main story progresses at a snail's pace due to mandatory plot sidetracks that don't add to the story much at all. There are too many moments where the story becomes 'urgent' and you are rushing to save the day - but first have to introduce weird new side stories at critical moments. I appreciate dialogue, but there's way to many 'stop and discuss' moments when you feel like ' LET'S GOOOOO!!!!". Some really poorly executed mini games as well. No - not the squats at the gym. A completely terrible rhythm dance game (not complaining about the over the top homo erotic nature of it) that's poorly implemented and impossible to do well at. A great remake by most standards. More of the original, half the filler would have given this a higher score. Here's hoping we're not waiting another 7-10 years for the next installment. I'd like to finish this within my lifetime.… Expand
  49. VoidPuNk
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Great and a refreshing new take on the original game. Amazing graphics, Great gameplay , Awesome Characters.
  50. franpm04
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Un juego fantástico 100% recomendado, la música, el mundo, los personajes, la historia, todo es genial.
  51. Sergio97costa
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! It’s my favorite final fantasy game of all time! Waiting for part 2!
  52. Xudaiokojima
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst Game with episode ruin this legend old one is better episodes pay to play no thanks this game finish outside Midgard + different story i didn't like… Expand
  53. thritaldor
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    There seems to be a lot of confusion about the story.
    For everyone claiming this game to be a sequel/reboot/whatever, i guess you never actually understood the original FF7. No there is no time-traveling in this remake, just a lot of foreshadowing, lemme explain. Also spoilers for the OG and the remake.
    FF7 has two major revelations in the later half of the main game, one is usually    There seems to be a lot of confusion about the story.
    For everyone claiming this game to be a sequel/reboot/whatever, i guess you never actually understood the original FF7. No there is no time-traveling in this remake, just a lot of foreshadowing, lemme explain. Also spoilers for the OG and the remake.

    FF7 has two major revelations in the later half of the main game, one is usually overlooked because the other one is so much more obvious. So lets talk about the lesser known one.
    When the party finally reaches the northern crater for the first time, it is revealed that up until this point of the story, Sephiroth has not really been involved. The real Sephiroth has been trapped anside the lifestream, and it was really JENOVA, that has done everything prior.
    That is the reason why everytime Sephiroth showed up, you fought a part of JENOVA. Seph didn't kill Shinra, he didn't kill the Midgard Zolom (Midgardsormr) and he did not kill Aerith, that was all JENOVA.

    So no, you do not fight Sephiroth in the finale of the remake, not really. It is revealed that it was just JENOVA using another one of the clones to do her biding, something that she has done many times prior, and also in the original.
    Also the spectres are revealed to be the will of the planet. And who is sitting in the lifestream, Sephiroth and JENOVA. Even in the original it was brought up that both Seph and JENOVA have been using the lifestream for their shenanigans. So it actually made sense that the spectres where doing conflicting things, both protecting and attacking. Barret was not supposed to die in the Shinra HQ so the planet fixed it. So in a metaphorical way. we fought JENOVAs control over the lifestream in the end.

    A little theory of mine, is that the specres are the souls of the deceased Cetra. They have been said to be really in touch with Gaia, and it would make sense that they have such an interest in Aerith, one of their own, and also how Sephiroth, who is an artificial Cetra, is able to manipulate them.
    But until we get further confirmation in later parts of the remake. it is only speculation.

    Anyway. some more things about the remake.
    The pacing has been upgraded wonderfully, after every major dungeon-ish, and action heavy piece, there is a chapter that slows down, and let's you embrace the city of Midgar and her people. You were never able to dive this deep into Midgar and her daily life.
    The soundtrack has been remade wonderfully by both Uematsu himself, and the composer he himself chose to do the rest of it.

    The combat system is absolutely fantastic, Battles are usually quick, but require you to get more tactical still. If you just buttonmash your way through the fights you will get koed very quickly, at least on the Standard difficulty. It's only Barret that can get a little bit repetetive, if you main him a lot.
    Visual presentation is top notch, everything has been upgraded in such a high matter, this might just be the best looking game on the PS4. Facial expressions do vary a little bit, and some random NPCs mouth movements do look a bit off sometimes, showing they clearly put more focus on the main and side cast. Speaking of which.

    They actually managed to turn Jesse, Biggs and Wedge into ACTUAL characters. In the og they were the 3 guys from the first mission that got squished later. In the remake, they got so much personality, backstory, and screentime, it made me actually sad to see them still getting killed, and i was genuinly happy that Wedge, and in the ending scene even Biggs made it out alive. It made Jesse still dying even more bitter, as she would've been a wonderful dating choice for the Gold Saucer date in Part 2.

    It doesn't seem like the dating mechanics of the OG returned, but that has to be seen in later parts.
    The plot has been expanded majorly, and aside from a few little (and one not so little) things, it is
    a big enhancement. I feel the story is a bit frontloaded, showing a lot of scenes that happen much
    further in the story, through Clouds JENOVA induced hallucinations.
    These have been made much more severe, and happen far more frequently in this remake
    compared to the originals one time, when Tifa met Cloud in Midgar prior to the OGs start,

    IMO there's a little bit too much Sephiroth in this Part 1, it kinda took away from the mystery of the original only really seeing the results of his actions but never him actually doing it, but for
    newcomers there is plenty of things happening that leave you in head-scratching confusion,
    waiting to be explained later in the story of future parts.

    The big issues to be had are the side quests, which are just generic RPG things to do, which just aren't up to snuff anymore with games like Witcher 3 showing how to do proper sidequests right.
    The other things is how much the story setpieces are limited in exploration. If the game doesn't want you to explore, then it just won't let you. There is also nothing to be found then.    … Expand
  54. WeylandNZ
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Enjoyed it the whole way through. Had a few pacing issues in two chapters bit hard to put down
  55. Laschoni
    Apr 15, 2020
    4
    I didn't wait all of this time for a sequel. I have to say it was a masterful troll job to bait me with a remake - I honestly can't believe the ending. Nomura shows no restraint, makes Star Wars sequels look well written.
  56. Avulpes
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    They did such a good job. I love this game, not just for beeing Final Fantasy or Final Fantasy 7, but because it has such nice Game mechanics and everything looks sooo fantastic! Waiting all this years was totaly worth it! Thank you square enix!
  57. Strumbore
    Apr 15, 2020
    6
    You will be kidnapped by thirsty NPC's and forced to do menial labor for the first 50 (FIFTY) hours if you try to do everything, but the last 3 hours almost make up for it.

    One thing you will notice not even a quarter into the game is that the characters beat you over the head *relentlessly* with unsubtle hints about what the big "twist" is. I like the concept of the new theme being    You will be kidnapped by thirsty NPC's and forced to do menial labor for the first 50 (FIFTY) hours if you try to do everything, but the last 3 hours almost make up for it.

    One thing you will notice not even a quarter into the game is that the characters beat you over the head *relentlessly* with unsubtle hints about what the big "twist" is. I like the concept of the new theme being introduced but it further waters down a surprisingly under-developed story. Whenever the game gets you on the edge of your seat, a left-field plot thread is introduced that interrupts the current story thread you are engaged with, completely undercutting the pacing. Characters contradict themselves frequently and we don't get satisfying story arcs for any of them. Cut-scenes are poorly directed and character dialog is atrocious, sometimes nonsensical.

    Gameplay-wise, there is little depth to battles until about 3/4 of the way through the game. Equipment upgrades are few and inconsequential. When you do finally need to be careful about managing your stats and abilities, the game has under-prepared you. There are very few monster encounters even if you do all side-quests immediately when you get them. Money s not good for much but potions that refill your magic (ethers), and you will often find that you don't have enough. The game tends not register correct player input during its dozen or so minigames (some of them mandatory). The worst sin of all is the frequency with which you are forced to walk (as in : not run) behind characters for 10 minutes listening to them go on about errands, or shimmy between buildings.

    Of all the FFVII characters, I liked Barret best and I like him best in this version too. It is really a shame that he is put down RELENTLESSLY by the rest of the party. A lot of scenes with the female characters are gross too, and not in a humorous way. Part of this may have to do with a misunderstanding of how flirting in Japanese translates to English. A lot of dialog that may have been intended as jokes comes off as pandering or even creepy. At one point, Cloud, Barret and Tifa are searching a men's room for an air duct, and Tifa asks what she should do if somebody comes in and sees her. Barret replies, "Drop and show them the boys" (sic). Now, that was funny, but not in a good way; in a sloppy way.

    Despite being disappointed by the execution, I am still glad I played the game, especially the last few chapters. There is nothing in this game that Square-Enix nailed, but it is pretty enough to keep you wondering what happens next.    … Expand
  58. RaizReview
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Often heard people say that it felt like order chicken sandwich but got beef instead.. the thing is you ordered a chicken sandwich and you get a chicken sandwich just a different upgraded version of chicken sandwich..you might feel the original chicken sandwich is better but you don't own the restaurant you just brought the sandwich and expected you get the same sandwich menu when theyOften heard people say that it felt like order chicken sandwich but got beef instead.. the thing is you ordered a chicken sandwich and you get a chicken sandwich just a different upgraded version of chicken sandwich..you might feel the original chicken sandwich is better but you don't own the restaurant you just brought the sandwich and expected you get the same sandwich menu when they only sell the new chicken sandwich currently.... so is it their fault.. you tell me.. was it not ff7 ?.. was it bad in any form game play, music, etc?? no... was it advertised differently? doubtful... there's nothing from trailer which is differ from what you get.. everything they advertise they delivered 100% and more... a very good game in presentation but people give bad review just because they don't like the ending.. review bomb the game its pathetic to think when they enjoyed 9/10 of it and suddenly after ending 0/10 game suck... grow up...… Expand
  59. Mograines
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the greatest Final Fantasy games in recent history and perhaps of all time.
  60. Shiroguma48
    Apr 15, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It gets a low score for the same reason most people gave it a low score - false advertising. I loved most of it. I thought the redesign of Midgar was excellent if a little over-linear (but the original was linear too). I thought the characters were excellently designed and voiced. I loved the new combat system although there is room for improvement obviously. I knew this was Midgar only and I was on board with that, though I would have preferred the side content to be less ‘fillery’ and more relevant. I was expecting some minor story changes and additions, and no, I wasn’t surprised to see Sephiroth (though I still maintain he didn’t need to be there). I played all the way through 16 of 18 chapters and would have gladly scored the game 8 out of 10 at that point. But then Square inexplicably chose to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and ruin the entire plot with some textbook Nomura fate/destiny/timelinely crap. I just can’t get my head around how they thought they would get away it. They literally lied to their entire fanbase about their intentions for this project. All the while churning out interviews about how important it was to stay true to the original to keep the fans happy etc... Incredibly disappointing. Maybe they will pull something amazing out of the bag. But until then, 2 is all this deceitful production deserves.… Expand
  61. Illix
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This falsely advertised "remake" butchers and absolutely does not respect the source material nor the fans who've been hoping for an *actual* remake for over *two decades* who have been repeatedly teased and lied to time and again. -10 If it were even possible. Selling at full price only a small part of the game (and simply labeling it "Remake" instead of numbering it) then claiming thisThis falsely advertised "remake" butchers and absolutely does not respect the source material nor the fans who've been hoping for an *actual* remake for over *two decades* who have been repeatedly teased and lied to time and again. -10 If it were even possible. Selling at full price only a small part of the game (and simply labeling it "Remake" instead of numbering it) then claiming this will all be in service to it is an outright lie. "Classic Mode"? Please. This is a straight-up Kingdom Hearts reskin and blatant cash grab. **** Nomura.

    If you enjoyed this game, great, but scummy practices like this should not be tolerated, let alone praised.    … Expand
  62. ZoltonMD
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    The one of the best games on eighth generation!
    It was great adventure! Thx!
  63. Capablanca
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    Unbelievable how boring and bad the game is.
    1) "Exploration" by Square is running on corridor-like locations with no good loot as a reward. Galactic brain.
    2) Battle system is **** like of ff13 15 for degenerates. You dont have ATB points? Congrats - you cant even use items. Monster is flying? - you get reduced hit combos on him in air, you can only rely on long-range chars or magic.    Unbelievable how boring and bad the game is.
    1) "Exploration" by Square is running on corridor-like locations with no good loot as a reward. Galactic brain.
    2) Battle system is **** like of ff13 15 for degenerates. You dont have ATB points? Congrats - you cant even use items. Monster is flying? - you get reduced hit combos on him in air, you can only rely on long-range chars or magic. Dodges work bad against certain moves, you can get interrupted on startup or mid-way ability/magic animation, your limit break can miss because of mid-fight cut-scene or because monster suddenly ran away some distance from you. Moreover, i am playing RPG as you stated! Not **** action DMC or smth.
    3) Endless **** additions to original 1997 game plot. Things that have no interest to be told about (+ very strange new replics char feelings and motivations), but added by square + additional corridor locations to slice enemies. The most stupid sidequests - go there, kill all, bring that.

    Moreover - u suggest that im gonna be enjoing 'hard'-mode post game? Doing all the **** i`ve already beaten but more hard. Jeeez.
    Square should have just remade whole original game in one release, but instead they gonna sell us 4-5 parts of it reinvented as complete garbage? Thanks God i didnt ever buy ff13 or 15 cause i knew that was ****, but here with the demo-version Squre bamboozled me, bravo! But i aint paying you a dollar more ever. Get bunkrupt already or learn to make good games.

    Verdict: game for 12 years old players that are new to FF series or fans of ff13, 15. If you enjoyed original FF7 and or turn-based combat - dont spoil your expirience and good memories with garbage remake. You will not get nostalgy fleshbacks.    … Expand
  64. jgcuna
    Apr 15, 2020
    1
    Se juega bastante con la nostalgia de los fans, juego visualmente bueno y con una historia agrandada en personajes con poca relevancia en la versión original de playstation 1, sin embargo se corto demasiado zonas secundarias ya conocidas, el juego esta incompleto en historia no es ni el primer disco de los 3 que conformaban el videojuego original, precio inaccesible para una historia incompleta
  65. RubyRubez
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing. Only has my expectations through the roof and can’t wait to see more to come. Sure they changed a few things compared from the original, but it really is a very well made remake.
  66. rurikki
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite the controversial ending, the game still had a lot of great moments. Despite 2-3 padded out areas the gameplay and re-imagined areas were great.
    Really a huge fan of the combat.    … Expand
  67. Raidann
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What they have done to the ending of this game is an absolute travesty, I can't believe they would actually mess with the story this bad.
    People NEED to know before they buy it, I went in thinking it was going to be a true remake, I'm ok with changing some things, but you find out it's actually a sequel.. except you're replaying the story again with fate/time cops/ghosts trying to keep things the same.. You fight Sephiroth and a time giant at the end of the game ffs.. wtf have they done    … Expand
  68. DengKevin
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    So far, I'm really enjoying the game. I've never played the og ff7, but only played FFX,FFXV, and Crisis Core

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

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

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

    Only complaint is my PS4 Pro is really loud when playing this game. Like unbearably loud and spitting out heat. It was like having the heater on.    … Expand
  69. FurionPS4
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    I've played and beaten the original 3 times, and this remake is amazing. I really enjoy the characters. The original Midgar section l was more linear than the remake, and I don't mind the side quests as much as people in the negative reviews are complaining about. Remember in the PS1 version you literally had to run around in circles to randomly get into battles to level up. Back then thatI've played and beaten the original 3 times, and this remake is amazing. I really enjoy the characters. The original Midgar section l was more linear than the remake, and I don't mind the side quests as much as people in the negative reviews are complaining about. Remember in the PS1 version you literally had to run around in circles to randomly get into battles to level up. Back then that was our standard.

    It's so much fun going into battles that the side missions give you purppose to level up and find items. Most of the side missions are optional, so if you don't want to do them, then... don't... no one is forcing you.

    All of the characters have stronger personalities and that makes the game so much more enriched in story. I'm looking forwared to the second part since that's when the real game actually starts. There's actual character development now.

    The battle system and materia mechanics are amazing. This is the playstyle I've been waiting for! I love it.

    On the negative: the game isn't polished enough to merit amazing reviews. It lacks attention to detail becacuse throuhgout the game there are textureless doors, texture pop ins and outs, and the sound mix forced me to raise the volume and then lower it. Also some of the music sounded like a disney movie near the end which is weird,

    As the people giving low reviews.... I don't think they have actually played the game, it's an amazing game. And yes the changes in the end are pretty amazing too! Just let it sink it after you finish it and if you know your FF7 lore this goes perfectly.    … Expand
  70. Lucion
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    First of to adress all the 0 Scores. I informed myself beforehand si did know that this was going to be midgar only, i did know it wasnt ff7 with polished graphics and i had no lags or input delays or whatever people are complaining about.

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

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

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

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

    The ending has me conflicted like many others but instead of saying its a bad game because they didnt do what i wanted, i will accept a good game as a good game and wait for the next.    … Expand
  71. FinalCloud
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    I had a blast throughout the whole game. Everything is amazing, battle system is the best in the entire final fantasy series IMO, graphics is outstanding (With some some low texture issues) and the story and the way its presented - top notch - except the dissapointing ending. I just hope next parts will continue remaking the Original because that's what it is about..

    Overall, it was    I had a blast throughout the whole game. Everything is amazing, battle system is the best in the entire final fantasy series IMO, graphics is outstanding (With some some low texture issues) and the story and the way its presented - top notch - except the dissapointing ending. I just hope next parts will continue remaking the Original because that's what it is about..

    Overall, it was worth the wait. Had an amazing time full of happy, sad, exciting and nostalgic moments.    … Expand
  72. Phimz
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    I haven't play the original version but it make me feel so hype when I play Great game to end PS4 generation
  73. Jp117
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing game from beginning to end feel like a kid again can’t wait for part 2.
  74. epodes
    Apr 14, 2020
    1
    The fanboyism is real. Square Enix is milking this to oblivion. Who would pay $60 dollars for one third of a game?
  75. Scousemacca81
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Quality game, if you're a fan of the original you'll definitely enjoy this one. Yes they have changed a few things and added a few different story bits here and there but for the most part it stays true to the original.
  76. Koolchubbz
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece it's got all the original elements but brings more. A fantastic game and look forward to further installments.
  77. csulasiris
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    I was going to score the game a 9, because (even though it is a fantastic experience) it certainly has a few technical (textures) and pacing (fetch quests) flaws, especially in the more 'open-world'-style chapters. But given the deluge of mindless 0-star reviews here I feel it is only fair to give the game a bonus point to counteract them. The bottom-line is this is an excitingI was going to score the game a 9, because (even though it is a fantastic experience) it certainly has a few technical (textures) and pacing (fetch quests) flaws, especially in the more 'open-world'-style chapters. But given the deluge of mindless 0-star reviews here I feel it is only fair to give the game a bonus point to counteract them. The bottom-line is this is an exciting re-exploration of the FF7 mythos that succeeds far more often than it stumbles. So excited for Part 2!… Expand
  78. anibalmota
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia muito boa, textura de alguns elementos parecem de baixa resolução. Mas no geral está de parabéns!!… Expand
  79. Orestes
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Good game. I am a new comer in the FF saga and I did enjoy it but this is still far from a dream game. The background and scenarios feel very repetitive and the combat system is not that good. Even still it is a worthy game to play. Looking forward to the next one . Hope the team step it up for part 2!!! Awesome graphics btw!
  80. SylviaLehman
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    At this hard and dark moment.
    This game gave me my life´s faith back.
    Brought me back to life.
    Thanks.
  81. zemp
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Guys, we need to create a petition that demands Square Enix to change the title of this game because this game is definitely not the remake of the original Final Fantasy VII game, it's just a new game with a new story that occurs after the events of the original game.

    Now I'm really glad by the fact that I never tattooed "Final Fantasy VII" in my body, because if I had did it, Oh God, I    Guys, we need to create a petition that demands Square Enix to change the title of this game because this game is definitely not the remake of the original Final Fantasy VII game, it's just a new game with a new story that occurs after the events of the original game.

    Now I'm really glad by the fact that I never tattooed "Final Fantasy VII" in my body, because if I had did it, Oh God, I would have really regret it these days.    … Expand
  82. delcisleo
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Every single spot in the game is so vibrant and alive, it just immerses me into the world. I love the characterization here more than in the original. They feel so real and so likable especially Tifa and Aerith. They made me appreciate Aerith 10x over. In the original i didn't care for her as much. Here, i just love her and just love all the characters more because they are so 3Every single spot in the game is so vibrant and alive, it just immerses me into the world. I love the characterization here more than in the original. They feel so real and so likable especially Tifa and Aerith. They made me appreciate Aerith 10x over. In the original i didn't care for her as much. Here, i just love her and just love all the characters more because they are so 3 dimensional. The dialogue isn't cheesy, it's not cliche, nor is it a repeated script from the original. It's just so well done even in the voice acting.

    I love how that i'm also playing something new, not another port with just updated graphics, but a game in where I have to learn and don't know what happen nexts and regardless of it being new it still gives me the sense consistency and connection with the original.

    The music is all great. It's such an excellent sound track. It fits every scene well and just gives all forms of emotion from hype, enjoyment, to even a sweet sense of nostalgia.

    The gameplay is 100% fun. Even what most ATB traditionalist refer to as padding is still great in my opinion. It just gets you more engaged and immersed with these characters which is something that old-school atb's didn't do. You just fully feel like you are playing and becoming these characters in action.

    It is clear Square put in a lot of love in this game and I highly thank them for this. If the next parts keep this up (or get better) this may become top FF of all time, and just based on it being the 1st half it's highly likely that it will.    … Expand
  83. VortIxx
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Давно ждали финалочку
  84. Funeraldirector
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Ok wow! I played when I was 10 and I love the whole series don’t get me wrong but this ff7 remake is outstanding has me smiling and I have not done that in forever yes it’s emotional but the gameplay is even better! RPG with action and a grand story = MASTERPIECE
  85. Spidy563
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    I am a huge ff7 fan as it's what got me into final fantasy series to begin with.... so I had high expectations. For those who don't know if it can measure up I can say it does and some. Not only is the games visual details excellent they kept most of the original games layout for buildings streets and many other things you will recognize, I found myself loving how I could find myselfI am a huge ff7 fan as it's what got me into final fantasy series to begin with.... so I had high expectations. For those who don't know if it can measure up I can say it does and some. Not only is the games visual details excellent they kept most of the original games layout for buildings streets and many other things you will recognize, I found myself loving how I could find myself somewhere I recognized and know where to go from there. The story itself is mesmerizing as it follows what happened in the original to a t but also adds its own uniqueness to it. Overall I wasn't disappointed would be 5 stars but had couple of pet peeves, like the lv system. The lv system dosen't really feal like it matters much in the game compared to the original, instead it's more for powering up your weapons and lv your materia, but the lv doesn't do much for overall damage. On just normal difficulty can have you frustrated as the best way to take down enemies is to stagger them and hit them hard while they are down however it's not always easy to accomplish as lots of enemies have resistances as well as specific requirements to get the stagger bar to move up and some you stagger get back up almost immediately making it difficult to get good damage in. If you don't have the right materia in your weapons when you get into a fight it will also be a frustratingly uphill battle as certain enemies can't be harmed much unless you use the elemental materia. Don't want to play the game on hard since even on normal you can still lose to the same boss fifteen or more times. Battles could use a little revamp for damage and hopefully when the second part comes out with the open world they will take it into consideration. Overall fantastic storytelling, amazing quality picture,beautiful music, and tedious battles.… Expand
  86. Folter
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game, the ending has me conflicted because I loved the original but that did not lessen my enjoyment of this game. I truly hope square can do a fresh interesting take on the entire story and make a great but different ff7.
  87. Regis0
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible remake. Apart from a few texture issues, and one reused area for a bit of filler (sewers) this game is truly remarkable. The OST in paticular stands out, and may be perhaps the best ost for a video game I have heard. Truly epic, emotional and diverse, just great stuff. The battles system Is great and the boss battles in paticular are just hype to the max, with someAbsolutely incredible remake. Apart from a few texture issues, and one reused area for a bit of filler (sewers) this game is truly remarkable. The OST in paticular stands out, and may be perhaps the best ost for a video game I have heard. Truly epic, emotional and diverse, just great stuff. The battles system Is great and the boss battles in paticular are just hype to the max, with some great challenge. The character development on display here really enhances the story in ways the original couldnt due to constraints.
    Very excited for the next part.    … Expand
  88. CloudR
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    The best game of the year hands down. A lot of People rating this is because they are haters.
  89. Blaze2002
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    The game is absolutely breathtaking and just a masterpiece all around, would definitely recommend
  90. lorenrive112
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a joyful roller coaster of a childhood dream.

    The audience shouldn't allow nostalgia to cloud their judgement, but to review this game without taking into account it's original version is idiotic, as it is a beautiful re imagining of the classic. The soundtrack has been creatively remastered, quite lovely to listen to... The scenery is fantastic, attractive,    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a joyful roller coaster of a childhood dream.

    The audience shouldn't allow nostalgia to cloud their judgement, but to review this game without taking into account it's original version is idiotic, as it is a beautiful re imagining of the classic. The soundtrack has been creatively remastered, quite lovely to listen to... The scenery is fantastic, attractive, eye candy and all of the sort. Some argue that it is riddled with "dull" side content (Looking at you, IGN) but I've found said element to be immersive, as it expands on the original story and adds depth to the character's backrounds and their surroundings. If you still believe it is boring, albeit unbeareable, the game allows you to skip it by heading straight into the main storyline's objectives.

    What I don't understand is the frustration that some share regarding the story's change, if you fit the category, I'll ask you this... Do you want the same story, the same exact narrative that has been replayed over and over again and retold in a vast manner of forms, to appear once more? That would be unoriginal and boring, like a student giving an oral presentation that is word for word identical to the wikipedia page he acquired his information from.

    The mechanics are easy to understand, fun to master. The battle system is unique, sharing elements of real time and turn based combat... The materia system is simplified, yet equally interesting as the original. One thing I appreciate is the game not taking the player for a fool and letting them discover what works best for them, the tutorials are kept simple and clean.

    The remake captures the essence of the original while looking foward to the future.    … Expand
  91. yuihorie
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    This is easily the worst video game ever created. This "game" can basically be summed up as padding and filler.

    They took 5-minute "dungeons" from the original Midgar and turned them each into hour-long FF13 hallways. Even worse, they inserted all new "dungeons" (hour-long FF13 hallways) in between story beats where the original FF7 would have just moved on to the next story beat. It    This is easily the worst video game ever created. This "game" can basically be summed up as padding and filler.

    They took 5-minute "dungeons" from the original Midgar and turned them each into hour-long FF13 hallways. Even worse, they inserted all new "dungeons" (hour-long FF13 hallways) in between story beats where the original FF7 would have just moved on to the next story beat. It doesn't add anything to the story or game world. It doesn't flesh out the original Midgar. It's not even fun. You just go down some glorified decorated hallways and fight three guys at a time for 30+ hours. This is not fun. This is not a game. This is a mindless, joyless, and a chore. You actually had to force myself to finish this awful slog.

    The sidequests do little to break up the monotony–in fact, they amplify it. They are the most soulless, uninteresting MMO quests you can imagine. At some point I just stopped bothering with them because they add noting of value to this game. They are not fun or interesting.

    This isn't Final Fantasy 7. This is Final Fantasy 13 loosely based on Final Fantasy 7. This game does not respect your time. Square Enix claimed that this remake was going to be episodic because the game world was going to be "greatly expanded" and "vast." Midgar is not expanded. It is padded. What happened here is that they decided from day one that they wanted to sell multiple games as "episodes," and then struggled to come up with filler content to stretch Midgar out to 30+ hours. And they couldn't even come up with anything fun. As I said, this is easily the worst video game I ever played in my life.

    This is the most soulless, joyless corporate cash-grab ever created, it is a personal attack against video games as a medium, and it is a crime against humanity.    … Expand
  92. Reegan777
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    God I love it so much, nostalgia aside it adds a lot of good depth to the story and the battle system is a great modern take on the original. Please play it.
  93. Xannie
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    I got finished with the main story a few days ago, and I'm having fun the some post-game features, but over all this was the best game (and best Final Fantasy entry) I've experienced in many years. I loved seeing all the old locales recreated with beautiful graphics, though the change from the old 'grunge' and fantasy-modern look to just modern of some of the scenery is a shame. I lovedI got finished with the main story a few days ago, and I'm having fun the some post-game features, but over all this was the best game (and best Final Fantasy entry) I've experienced in many years. I loved seeing all the old locales recreated with beautiful graphics, though the change from the old 'grunge' and fantasy-modern look to just modern of some of the scenery is a shame. I loved the music. I especially loved the fact that character interactions, and just time spent together, was heavily expanded from what was original a fairly brief period. I don't agree with complaints about what changes there are being bad or the story gripes; I loved all of it and I'm excited to see where the future adventures go.

    I will take a point off a perfect score; (because no game is perfect, and) many of the sidequests are forgettable and unimportant busywork that don't really show us anything new except XIII style hallways with a fight at the end. Also due to the fact that far too many areas that took five minutes in the classical game have been needlessly expanded into hour long slogs of fighting and running down linear halls, only enjoyable for any banter within the party, and only serving to pad out the game when the original claim was that they struggled to fit more than Midgar into the first entry. If you removed two thirds of the padding, only leaving the sidequests tied to the original game (such as those in Wall Street), you would have had a tighter experience that could have stretched to Kalm.

    All these things are knitpicks through. Overall I honestly feel the game was a masterpiece and I'm anticipating the next entry in a way I haven't looked forwards to something in years.    … Expand
  94. NeoTokyo
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    สุดยอดเกมในดวงใจ
    หลงรักเกม FF7R มากมาย
    ความทรงจำเดิมกลับมาเต็ม ๆ และได้สิ่งใหม่ ๆ มาเต็ม ๆ เหมือนกัน
  95. SmartBR
    Apr 14, 2020
    7
    Final Fantasy VII´s score is indeed a 7
    As a FF franchise fan, I´m very disappointed and expected no less than a masterwork after so many years in development. I´ll just list the cons
    - low textures, FFXV looks are superior - Camera isn´t effective in combat - Game is too linear, corridor curse from FFXIII - materia is too easy to acquire - leveling is easy and the cap is low    Final Fantasy VII´s score is indeed a 7
    As a FF franchise fan, I´m very disappointed and expected no less than a masterwork after so many years in development. I´ll just list the cons

    - low textures, FFXV looks are superior
    - Camera isn´t effective in combat
    - Game is too linear, corridor curse from FFXIII
    - materia is too easy to acquire
    - leveling is easy and the cap is low (50)...becomes too easy to level characters and materia after clearing the game
    - Game is very short, the duration is extended by plenty of slow walks, long conversations and 24-26 sidequests. No extra content end/post game.
    - Replay value almost zero, only because of boring trophies/achievements (hard mode,nine dresses, best in business)
    - Game gets too easy once you learn the mechanics, you won´t even bother with buff/debuff/stat remove materia...hardest boss is the gym owner    … Expand
  96. nexus4p
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Remake that ruined the original. Full of childish scenes. Graphics are bad.
  97. JardelX1
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    This is not a Remake, even a Reboot, it's like a fan-fiction. It's sad but a true Remake never gonna happen.
  98. DutchDread
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    I just finished the final battle of the FFVII remake, I know it's the final battle because I am never touching this game again in my life.

    You had one job square-enix, ONE FREAKING JOB! I had to take a pause because over the past few hours I've gone through the five **** stages of GRIEF. It started with Denial, then tears of pain as I watched something I loved get pissed on, and now    I just finished the final battle of the FFVII remake, I know it's the final battle because I am never touching this game again in my life.

    You had one job square-enix, ONE FREAKING JOB!

    I had to take a pause because over the past few hours I've gone through the five **** stages of GRIEF.
    It started with Denial, then tears of pain as I watched something I loved get pissed on, and now I am at anger. Trying and failing to bring up the motivation to finish the game when I just want to stop fighting and lets my characters die along with my love of square enix.
    ALL YOU NEEDED TO DO WAS MAKE A FREAKING REMAKE!

    The game started out well enough, plenty faithful, and even adding in some nice small additions, I was loving the ride. Honestly, the biggest problem I had was that there weren't a lot of choices when there easily could have been. The only thing that I felt did not need to be added were the guardians of fate, however, as long as their part was small, I could let it go.

    Then the end of the game drew nearer and it was like I was in a fever dream, a sense of dread fell on me "oh no, they are not doing this to my boy?". There were several times where I genuinely was wondering whether or not I was hallucinating, this could not be happening.

    This game is an abomination, it's an insult to everyone who wanted to relive FFVII again. I wasted 300 euros on this joke, money I will never get back, I wondered why they were so specific about return policies being invalidated once I input the activation key for my DLC.

    In all my life I have never been more angry than I am at this very moment, I am at a loss for words.    … Expand
  99. seito10
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Most faithful remake I ever played. I loved each part of it. It made me giggle to see the little nods and reimagination of things. The little additions makes sense and not just padding. The ending isn't bad but just felt like an OVA of an anime without changing a lot of stuff. Lots of time this game made me cry. This is absolutely beautiful. Part 2 soon please square!.
  100. Sphased
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Boy oh boy. There is so much to say about this game I'm gonna try to be as fast and direct as possible and avoid a massive wall of text and without saying any spoilers. Be before I simply gonna do a little message to all the haters and people who put this masterpiece a 0/10.

    We all have different opinions for me this game is worth 10/10 for all the reasons I will explain soon. But    Boy oh boy. There is so much to say about this game I'm gonna try to be as fast and direct as possible and avoid a massive wall of text and without saying any spoilers. Be before I simply gonna do a little message to all the haters and people who put this masterpiece a 0/10.

    We all have different opinions for me this game is worth 10/10 for all the reasons I will explain soon. But giving this game a 0/10 does not make sense at all. Almost all the negative comment I read was from people who did not complete the game and just hated that the mechanism was replaced. Each time one aspect of the game change and it was not to their liking they put 0/10. So if anyone reading this the negative section is not even worth reading it. It's just a bunch of salty, angry grey whispering hatred stuff.

    1. Music: The music is just perfect. The amount of soundtrack in this game cannot be counted FFVII was known for their awesome soundtrack well they just took all the soundtrack perfected them. Some people said that it was trash maybe they are just deaf.

    2. Combat/Menu/Settings/Map: The combats are great even if people are mad that they did not put the original. I'm a huge fan of this game I liked the old combat system but it's 2020 they are trying to make this Remake for everyone, not just people who don't want to change in their head. The menu was great I was lost at one point in the game and I find all my answers on the menu very helpful. Settings were simple to use. The map was useful.

    3. Characters:
    [Cloud]The character are so well made. Cloud on my preference level seems a bit too much like a whinny and wanna be Sasuke. Cloud was arrogant and did not care he was not whining that much in the OG but I feel they changed him to make him a bit more like. Personally, I don't like that I would have preferred to see a more arrogant-rebel-sarcastic type. But this is personal the character ain't bad.
    [Tifa] was the good old Tifa I knew her voice her line her body language that's how I saw her. Again some people are put a 0/10 on this game because she got a sports bra no kidding people are pressing 0/10 easy here.
    [Jessie]A lot of people complain that the change was badly done some even went to the point of imagining weird twisted stuff with Jessie cuz it was not like in the original I find this a bit absurd Jessie is a good character and was not too much.
    [Barret]The best character made was Barret this game would be very different if Barret was not there. They keep what makes Barret he's perfect he's so funny but also his facial expression is the best when he doesn't have sunglasses weirdly enough his lines are so good.
    [Aerith]Perfectly done she's really funny and able to manage any kind of depressed sad grumpy person. She is so well done I'm happy they took their time.
    [Sephiroth] Perfectly the only thing I did not like as much was the voice acting I feel the voice actor struggle. He could have made a good Sephiroth voice but I just feel it was not made correctly rushed maybe?
    [The rest of the character] I honestly liked like all the other characters they really put effort into creating a personal touch to everyone.

    4. The story: A lot of people complain about the game was too much filler. This game is huge. They even told us that it will cover only Midgar. They could have just cover Midgar and give us a 20-25 hours game like a lot of games theses day but no. They decide to takes theirs let us discover more about the character we see and places in Midgar which was awesome the game can take 35-50 to be completed and the filler are interested why play and rate this game if you don't even love the content the rating does not make sense once again. The story was really good and the end of the game let me out of words.

    5. Last words: Some people are angry, pissed because they adapted this game for something better. Final Fantasy VII was made in 1997 after the release they made other content related to it liked The Turks Story (don't know the name) which was a plain game and kind of boring only for old cellphones which almost no one knows about. They made Dirge of Cerebus which was a disaster. They made a film which was so bad I just watched it cuz I liked the FFVII universe but man it was bad. They made Crisis Core which was really good. The point is FFVII OG always had been the best think about the FFVII universe. They decide to extend it put more work and effort and passion into this work and offer something we want. I have no problem of paying money since I prefer them working and exploring the possibility of this game instead of just remaking the game exactly at it is with better graphics also the game was worth every penny of it.

    A lot of people missed the point of the game. Instead of giving us a part of the same game with better graphics, they adjust it for the modern gamers and added stuff fill with passion. And they want to surprise us by continuing this epic journey.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS4 Game of 2020
5
#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
4
#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 126 Critic Reviews

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