Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. MattUSA
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Ignore the haters. You need to play this game!

    Combat is 9/10 for me! Combat is the best in any FF and I really like the tactical element that ATB gauge spending and bullet time brings to the action. Only nice addition would be configurable scripts for the characters you don't control yourself at the moment, like in FF12, but on the other hand then you maybe wouldn't switch at all. And    Ignore the haters. You need to play this game!

    Combat is 9/10 for me! Combat is the best in any FF and I really like the tactical element that ATB gauge spending and bullet time brings to the action. Only nice addition would be configurable scripts for the characters you don't control yourself at the moment, like in FF12, but on the other hand then you maybe wouldn't switch at all. And it feels a little too easy, coming of playing the likes of Sekiro and Nioh 2 recently, but looking forward to 2nd play-through on hard.

    Graphics is 10/10 for me! Really like the balance they have found. Much better than the over-glossy reflections and unrealistic look of Leon in RE2 Remake. Characters and Midgar look amazing!

    But what really separates the game from everything else out there are the memorable characters, the iconic world design, incl. enemies, and the story. Those are more like 12/10.

    Characters: Think about it: How many video game characters besides the main cast can you remember overall? I can remember almost all characters from original FF7 vividly, and they are even better flashed out here. I always liked FF7 best, because I could not relate to the fantasy characters of e.g. FF9. I am not a small kid with a tail and all the princess and magic stuff I like to watch and read, but just wasn't so relatable playing it. Now, while FF7 characters are all over the top in the typical Japanese way (which I love, this is not meant to be dead serious, realistic people), I can relate to Cloud and all the other cast, since they have very human characteristics.

    And the world design and story: It is more relevant than ever. A planet being sucked dry by greedy corporate types, with poor people living in slums literally beneath the rich. Sounds familiar? This setting I always found much more appealing than the pure Fantasy setting, since it has a message and relevance that pure Dungeons and Dragons just cannot have. With the improved graphics, voice acting, and story detail, these dystopian aspects are shown so much more detailed this time.

    To the critic points of others: I don't understand the complaints about "filler content". Quests are optional, and are much the same as in FF12 or Yakuza series. If you don't like them, just focus on the main story. And as described above, I actually like the main story parts going into more detail than the original. If people still complain that it is released in parts, and that in this part you cannot play later parts, it is a bit silly. What you get here is much more than what you get in most other games, and again the overall experience is almost standalone excellent.

    So overall clear 10/10. Must play. Do yourself a favor and play it, it is really the game of a generation. Again.    … Expand
  2. Orvar83
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    It's everything I could've hoped for it to be, the expanded story, and characters, the mini games, the combat. The only issue with my playthrough was with the textures, at some parts it seems it doesn't load them properly, I'm thinking it can be fixed with a patch, but Square hasn't said anything about it yet.
  3. Delemir
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    My FF7 Remake review (spoiler free), 22 hours into the game : You know that moment when you get hyped about the remake of a game because in your memories it was the best experience felt at that time, but then you try that game and realize that you probably embellished your teenager memories as you realize the game wasn't that great after all. Ending up in disappointment for spending thatMy FF7 Remake review (spoiler free), 22 hours into the game : You know that moment when you get hyped about the remake of a game because in your memories it was the best experience felt at that time, but then you try that game and realize that you probably embellished your teenager memories as you realize the game wasn't that great after all. Ending up in disappointment for spending that hefty price on a game that doesn't meet your expectations.. Well.. Final Fantasy VII: Remake isn't one of those moments! It is, by far, THE best remake of a game I have ever played. They did everything right. They kept it classic at some times, at others they enhanced some of the details to make the experience much higher quality. Great balance between action and dialogs, the pace of the game is good. Rich NPC personality, makes you care about every single line they have to say. Combat system is, in my opinion, top notch, a la FFXV style but more fluid. It can become hard sometimes if you're not prepared. Like wipe 2-3 times hard. The voice acting is top quality, it even made me do some reseach on the voice actors. Wedge's voice sounded so familiar that I had to double check! (If you're a Breaking Bad fan you'll recognize that voice too!) The music is so immersive, all the classic song remake are perfectly blended within the nostalgia. Made me put my life on pause for the entire gameplay session. Graphics are obviously taking the best out of the PS4 capabilities. Even on non-PS Pro version. From the very first second, you already feel the attention to every single detail was put into play. I commend the artists who worked on that. Two negative points: Side quests feel like they are just there to time gate the game (although they might only add 3-4 hours so far). They're not that engaging I think. That's something they could improve in the next game. Tutorials pop ups, even though being a standard nowadays.. Are breaking the immersion. I wish they used another way to tell players about gaming mechanics without having to pause your game to read some text.. In conclusion, I am happy to finally feel like my 80$ was worth that much. Even more.

    I am so glad to see all the years of FF14 Online monthly subscription fees that I invested in SquareEnix finally paid off for some great game development!

    10/10 (it made me create an account just to write and post my review)

    Good work to the SquareEnix team who worked on FF7: Remake!    … Expand
  4. Laviar
    Apr 12, 2020
    3
    Разрабы! Если у вас есть идеи, то добавляйте их в новые части финалки. У вас есть оригинал и относится надо к нему с уважением! Что за дементоры Азкабана? Что за д.рьмо вы наворотили в конце? Слегка разочарован игрой! 35 часов коридоров это не то что я хотел получить и плевок в сторону оригинала с добавлением какой то чуши меня просто взбесил.Разрабы! Если у вас есть идеи, то добавляйте их в новые части финалки. У вас есть оригинал и относится надо к нему с уважением! Что за дементоры Азкабана? Что за д.рьмо вы наворотили в конце? Слегка разочарован игрой! 35 часов коридоров это не то что я хотел получить и плевок в сторону оригинала с добавлением какой то чуши меня просто взбесил.
  5. NestorKilduff
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Square Enix developers are so incompetent that they can't even remake the whole original game, then they decide to insult their fans with this "reimagining" trash game and advertise it as being a remake.
  6. WYY
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Graphics are top notch, combat is very thrilling and exciting... cant wait for ff7r part 2
  7. Sooby90
    Apr 12, 2020
    5
    Missed opportunity. The combat is sometimes buggy, the camera is hanky and most of the game is linear time padding or back tracking through where you've already been. It looks beautiful and the characters are great (the new ones not so much), but it plays more like a movie than a fun RPG to discover.
  8. Jkm478011
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Simply flawless give me the more I never knew I wanted. To many other remakes phone it in this was masterfully done. This went from not even in my top 5 to I can't put it down I need more!
  9. Borderjumper14
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    Story is entertaining. I don't know whats more of a pile of garbage, the combat or the controls
  10. LaunaCuevas
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Would you like to buy a Kingdom Hearts game and then while playing it to find out that it's actually a Final Fantasy game with a Final Fantasy story? Of course you wouldn't. How would you rate that game? 0, I suppose. (Definitely not Final Fantasy VII Remake, more like a sequel or simply a brand new game.)
  11. Vespi87
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Absolute 10 from me. All the original content from Final Fantasy VII is in the game, and the depth at which the original and new content have been brought together is absolutely breathtaking. I hardly could put the controller down right after I got the game. Battle system is intense and thrilling, with great balance between speed and strategy. I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy and yet againAbsolute 10 from me. All the original content from Final Fantasy VII is in the game, and the depth at which the original and new content have been brought together is absolutely breathtaking. I hardly could put the controller down right after I got the game. Battle system is intense and thrilling, with great balance between speed and strategy. I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy and yet again Square Enix delivered. It's already hard to wait for the next part.… Expand
  12. Scirocco_R
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo...y se entiende xq se vaya hacer por partes se a reinventado por completo y mejorado la historia.
  13. losille88
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    The game fails to be a remake or retelling of the original, it's not what it was advertised to be.

    It would be a decent game but the fact that it's not what i paid for is enough to win a 0 in my book.
  14. YokaiChallenger
    Apr 12, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The spiderman movies have been rebooted 3 times. All having shared the same characters and story arcs to an extent but changing certain aspects of the STORY and character motivations. Devil May Cry was rebooted the same way, altering the look and feel of the series but keeping the characters of Dante, Virgil and others although the STORY was drastically altered. The thing is, these games and movies never promised to be a remake or sequels of the series.

    Don't belive what many are saying about people giving the game a low rating because it takes place only in Midgar. Many fans of the game itself, myself included, are upset over "bait and switch" SE has done with the game promising a remake when in all honesty, this is a reboot. Much of the original story remains the same with some additions up until about the 20 hour mark where they just throw what we knew out of the window in place of a "defy fate," time travel story akin to a KH game. Characters that should have died, don't and events that should have happened late in the story are forced into the Midgar segments. There is also a ton of filler, "kill this monster" and fetch quests as well that provide a ton of padding. There is a part in Sector 5 were you have to move a giant robotic hand for Cloud and Aeris to make it across the slums. Cloud is literally and errand **** boy during the Sector 5 and 7 segments of the game.
    Some of the new characters like Rosche and the trio from Wall Market were unnecessary in my opinion. On the other hand, the more fleshed out backstories for the original cast was nice though. Honestly, much of the first half is really good. The music is great, the battle system is actually pretty dynamic once you get the hang of it. Voice-acting is good. Seeing all of the original areas redone was jaw-dropping. This is what those who have been waiting 14 years after seeing the tech demo back in 2005-2006...

    What people are mad about is the butchery of the ending and the uncertainty of the future games. It's clear that there will be parallels worlds and what if scenarios. I wouldn't be surprised if a certain character doesn't die later in the story or Sephiroth becomes a good guy. People are upset because of the lies SE have spouted...it's not a remake...its a reboot. I'd even go as far to call it a glorified spin-off.    … Expand
  15. Fubuism
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds which has some hiccups here and there, but the characters are alive, small features of eye emotions and smiles bring them realism, no stuttering or framedrops too!
    Sound: 10/10 the remixed songs are great, final boss theme is adrenaline pumping, new songs and battle themes are excellent, I played Japanese voice overs and I loved it.
    Gameplay 10/10 the battle system is so easy and immersive and complex at the same time, gets you to think about your weapon and materia combinations specially on hard difficulty. I am so in love with this system.
    Story 10/10, I won't spoil anything but as a veteran original player, I had a lot of eyebrow raising moments and I loved it, enuff said.
    Game of the year strong contender. Good job square, and thank you!    … Expand
  16. Therivia
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Sencillamente no llego a entender a esa gente anclada en el pasado que aún piensa que es malo este remake...me ahorro el calificativo de esa gente...square devuelve la magia a la saga y en concreto con esta entrega magnifica. Sin pestañear solo puedo decir que es magistral!! pese a quien le pese...
  17. AerithSkies
    Apr 12, 2020
    1
    This is not a Remake. It's a travesty.
    Most reviews are from people who did not finish the game. The ending, and the upcoming games, are an insult to fans. Do yourself a favour and ignore this game exists. It looks nice, it does many things right, but it **** everything up and spits in the face of the lore.
  18. CynicalRacc
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This game could've easily been a 10 but there are a few things that hold it back.
    -padded side quests and some overall padding in the main story -backgrounds in certain areas look like png files
    -Textures sometimes take ages to load in -convoluted ending -Controls feel a little bit clunky but nothing that's overly detrimental What this game does excellently in my opinion: -excellent    This game could've easily been a 10 but there are a few things that hold it back.
    -padded side quests and some overall padding in the main story -backgrounds in certain areas look like png files
    -Textures sometimes take ages to load in
    -convoluted ending
    -Controls feel a little bit clunky but nothing that's overly detrimental What this game does excellently in my opinion:
    -excellent characters -great character development -good story -exciting and exhilarating combat
    combat
    -Soundtrack has to honestly be one of the best I've heard in years
    -Amazing art direction    … Expand
  19. Bazza
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick with Tifa is very satisfying.
    WEAPON UPGRADE SYSTEM - This is a nice little addition from SE for the end user to put more time into the game, and being able to revisit old, iconic weapons like the Gatling gun, Buster Sword, Leather Glove because of their own perks and customisation is a very smart move and gives more depth and choices when preparing yourself for different fights.
    QUESTS - I'm on chapter 16/18 and looking at the quest screen I have apparently completed them all. In my honest opinion a lot of them did feel very underwhelming and almost like 'filler' but hey, it's something to do and you do get some nice rewards for finishing them all. For me this is probably the weakest part of the game but still good fun.
    SOUNDTRACK - They've executed this very well, renditions of the original hold up good and there are some truly epic new soundtracks. My favourite being the Rude/Reno fight on top of the tower, man that track gets the blood pumping (sorry, hope this isn't considered a spoiler).
    MIDGAR - A lot of people will complain that the game ends after Midgar... well let me say this, I'm on Chapter 16 and I'm almost 40 hours in, so it's not like it's a shortened experience by any stretch - the city is absolutely huge and there are so many corners to explore in the game. If you take your time with the game, you should at least be enjoying 30-50 hours of gameplay which is good value.
    CHARACTER DIALOGUE - This is one of the highlights of the game - the interaction between characters like Cloud, Barret and Tifa is outrageously good and you can see a lot of work has been done, there's banter and they all have digs at one another, plus even the non playable characters have great dialogue. Great voice acting and the whole experience touches the heart. If you're a big FF7 fan like myself, you will not be disappointed by this; it'll touch your heart!

    Overall, the game does not disappoint. A beautiful start to something much bigger!    … Expand
  20. andyester
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Я чуть не расплакался, когда ее запустил. Спустя 20 лет я получил те же самые эмоции благодаря этой игре. Она великолепная. Классная графика, просто божественная музыка. Можно просто стоять и слушать и получать удовольствие. Боялся, что разочарует боевая система, но она хороша. Так как можно перемещаться по полю боя, игра заставляет тебя придумывать новые тактические приемы. КонечноЯ чуть не расплакался, когда ее запустил. Спустя 20 лет я получил те же самые эмоции благодаря этой игре. Она великолепная. Классная графика, просто божественная музыка. Можно просто стоять и слушать и получать удовольствие. Боялся, что разочарует боевая система, но она хороша. Так как можно перемещаться по полю боя, игра заставляет тебя придумывать новые тактические приемы. Конечно напарники не блещут умом, но вы же не думали, что игра будет играть за вас. Конечно жалко, что игра завершается на самом интересном(раньше я думал, когда же уже я пройду этот Мидгар и ворвусь в открытый мир). Но нас заставляют подождать ещё пару-тройку лет. И это печально. Надеюсь доживу)… Expand
  21. leche_paterna
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII se postula como serio candidato a GOTY . No hagas case a las críticas por su final es una absoluta gilipollez.
  22. Hypes81
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    After 23 years the game delivers again. Graphicly amazing and great story fun combat what else do you need.
  23. Ertyjr
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    I absolutely love the original ff7, but one part I hated about it was how absolutely boring it could be at times, due to filler content, or having to grind enemies for levels before you could advance. I was hoping ff7 remake would address that. What they instead did was took the most boring part of the game, and turn it into a 40 hour standalone game.

    Ff7 remake can be extremely engaging    I absolutely love the original ff7, but one part I hated about it was how absolutely boring it could be at times, due to filler content, or having to grind enemies for levels before you could advance. I was hoping ff7 remake would address that. What they instead did was took the most boring part of the game, and turn it into a 40 hour standalone game.

    Ff7 remake can be extremely engaging when it wants to be, and I really love the new battle system, which I wasn't sure I would. But what I thought would be the best part of ff7 remake turned out to be the worst. There is just so much boring needless filler in this game that just takes up time. It's little things like having to hold down triangle for 5 seconds just to pull a switch. Or sometimes you're forced to walk painfully slow just so the camera can show you some view it wants you to see. Sometimes you go out of the way to explore only to find that you weren't exploring, it's the right way, but first you have to go push a box by holding down triangle for 5 seconds, but you have to do it twice. All in all, this isn't a bad game, it just has very long periods of doing absolutely nothing for no good reason, and then it has really cool stuff. I'd say about 20% of the game is really good stuff, and the other 80 is filler.    … Expand
  24. AK1989
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    It's way more fun that I thought it would be. The gameplay is fast paced and tactical at the same time. The visuals are amazing, one of the best looking games on PS4. Yes the story isn't a copy paste from the original but that actually makes me more intrigued at what happens next. Overall I am happy with it, it's not the PERFECT FFVII remake but it's pretty damn good.
  25. Josejaviermg
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    El videojuego es increíble, sus diálogos, su historia, su banda sonora. Realmente crea una vibra cuando lo juegas, y sientes completamente que estas en el universo del videojuego. Gráficamente es impecable, saca todo el provecho de una consola como PS4 y está muy bien optimizado.
  26. Kill__kakeru
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almostFantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almost unnecessary filler section (return to the sewers) this game is unbelievably good. Truly an emotional experience, especially for those so heavily effected and invested in these characters and the original game.… Expand
  27. joeboo4uu
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    the wait for this game was definitely worth it. very true to the ff7 ps1 vibe. cant wait for part 2
  28. Peaxx
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    Best God of War game I ever played.... Unfortunately I don´t like God of War and wanted a Final Fantasy game, well game looks great combat is fun but it feels like a prologue instead of a complete game content is far to less for a FF game. Too linear. For all the hype and time they had I think this´ a pretty disappointing Final Fantasy but still a pretty good game overall
  29. Saulhudson
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    It is a dream come true. There are changes in the story, but it is a REMAKE. If you have played the original in its day and you loved it, it will thrill you like no other will be able.
  30. Fordageddo
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Nostalgia. A combat system that layered and interesting if you let it. I'm loving this game.
  31. Topgunsm
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    People who are bringing this game down with 0 ratings need to be removed from the site. No game is a 0. If a game boots to the home screen and then loads you into the game its a 1 regardless of content. This game is an 8/10 as a final fantasy entry and then brought up to a 9 from the nostalgia of the original.
  32. Yhdhdd
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
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  33. Leaxion
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The combat is superb. I felt how hard the team worked on perfecting it so that it feels refreshing and still holds some aspects of the old turn based combat.
    The changes to the story were good enough to justify it being released by episodes.
    The pacing of the game isn't perfect and there are areas that leave little impression or even make you wonder why did they strech that chapter that    The combat is superb. I felt how hard the team worked on perfecting it so that it feels refreshing and still holds some aspects of the old turn based combat.
    The changes to the story were good enough to justify it being released by episodes.
    The pacing of the game isn't perfect and there are areas that leave little impression or even make you wonder why did they strech that chapter that much.
    For example, Wall Market was an incredible chapter and made the original look soulless.
    But other areas like the climb to Shinra's HQ just feel out of place and a needless extension.
    Took me 35 hours to finish the game on Normal, doing every quest the game could offer at the time and all the battle analysis.
    I loved to the game the end, and since i'm a Nomura fan since forever the ending grew on me.
    Even though i think it's just filler garbage and all the theories being made about Zack staying alive make 0 sense since Cloud's character development on the 2nd part will come from the shocking factor of him carrying Zack's persona.
    I think this was worth the wait and i'm looking forward to the next release.    … Expand
  34. JENOVAisMYmom
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This is it the wait is over and THE GAME is here, it has everything I wanted and even more. Music, characters, story, visuals, cutscenes everything is pure gold. I can't get enough of this game!
  35. Kreiss13
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Absolute perfection. The new modern gameplay completely revolutionised this old classic in ways words cannot explain.

    Was a bit apprehensive about the new combat system but I was so wrong. Fluid motion and great upgrading system. I just can’t fault it. The only flaw is that it’s not the full game! I will definitely also preorder the next instalments and I hope we don’t have to wait that    Absolute perfection. The new modern gameplay completely revolutionised this old classic in ways words cannot explain.

    Was a bit apprehensive about the new combat system but I was so wrong. Fluid motion and great upgrading system. I just can’t fault it.

    The only flaw is that it’s not the full game! I will definitely also preorder the next instalments and I hope we don’t have to wait that long! If they can keep to these standards I genuinely believe we will have the game of the generation.    … Expand
  36. DreamCore
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Finally a good FF game. This is so much better than the FF15 garbage we got last time. Having played the original, it's amazing what they've done. The combat system is really nice compared to the rubbish they gave us in FF15. After FF15 I lost hope of ever playing a quality FF game again, but with this game they've really turned things around. The only reason for not giving it a 10 isFinally a good FF game. This is so much better than the FF15 garbage we got last time. Having played the original, it's amazing what they've done. The combat system is really nice compared to the rubbish they gave us in FF15. After FF15 I lost hope of ever playing a quality FF game again, but with this game they've really turned things around. The only reason for not giving it a 10 is because of technical issues like texture streaming. At one point, all the textures in an area looked like PS2 texutres, but after restarting the game it sorted itself out. Can't wait for the next chapter(s) of the game!… Expand
  37. HappyHermyHype
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not really great... Less than 1/3 of the original for full price and stretched with boring quests... only good things are the new battle system and the graphics… Expand
  38. kingjohn94
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! I have had high expectations form this game since been waiting a long time for it and it smash them,you can se they put a lot effort into it and wanted to make a special game only negative I've got is the side quest could f been more fulfilling and there are some small graphical problem other then that it is great.If you love final fantasy you will love this game.
  39. hanspeterjantje
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All most fans ever wanted was a remake of the original with generally better graphics and some of the more wonky parts improved (chocobo races , the rts level etc) . Instead we get a reskin of the last final fantasy game as far as combat and depth goes.

    Time travel ruins most of the emotional drama of the original. Image a Romeo and juliet where in the remake they both survive.    … Expand
  40. JohnnyMP
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    New to the Final Fantasy series. This is my first game and all I can say is that is one of the most beautiful PS4 games I’ve played. And that’s no easy task since PS4 has the most graphically awesome games ever. Great story and amazing characters that I will probably never forget. Plus, the soundtrack is one of the best I’ve heard in a while for a video game.

    Thank you for another great    New to the Final Fantasy series. This is my first game and all I can say is that is one of the most beautiful PS4 games I’ve played. And that’s no easy task since PS4 has the most graphically awesome games ever. Great story and amazing characters that I will probably never forget. Plus, the soundtrack is one of the best I’ve heard in a while for a video game.

    Thank you for another great exclusive PlayStation!    … Expand
  41. MarcoPolo777
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    For 80% of the game, it was like a slowly brewing fine wine, then the last 20% became trite, cliche, C grade, lowest common denominator over the top anime circus, and not in a good way.
  42. Tubey
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    FF7 Remake had the unenviable task of following a gaming juggernaught, needing to both appease the fans of the original whilst giving the same service to modern gaming sensibilities. Square Enix is a shadow of what Squaresoft where back in the 90s, when FF6, FF7, Chrono Trigger and so on where being churned out - legendary game after legendary game. So hopes were not high for me,FF7 Remake had the unenviable task of following a gaming juggernaught, needing to both appease the fans of the original whilst giving the same service to modern gaming sensibilities. Square Enix is a shadow of what Squaresoft where back in the 90s, when FF6, FF7, Chrono Trigger and so on where being churned out - legendary game after legendary game. So hopes were not high for me, especially after the somewhat disappointing FF15.

    But here we are with the remake. Is it as good as the original? No. In many ways it doesn't even come close to it.

    But is it better than any reasonable person could have hoped for? Absolutely yes.

    I'll start with my complaints. First, this really didn't need to be episodic. The padding is borderline criminal - particularly the numerous pointless side quests - just to expand the Midgar section into a 'full' game. Midgar in the original was actually just a few hours long; it just felt longer because of teh quality and depth of content that was crammed into that location. Remake simultaneously fleshes out the world of Midgar but makes it much more shallow feeling at the same time.

    That said, you don't really have to worry about avoiding spoilers for the next few years until the next part, because this isn't a straight up rehash of the original. Instead, the story - initially following the original beat for beat - goes off on a mad tangent towards the end, and honestly I feel this is to the detriment of the game. It feels like they were in a desperate rush to introduce certain characters. The story also lends itself to another issue the game has - extreme linearity. Not as bad as FF13 with the endless corridors, but not far off from it either, because the game wants to hit story notes one after the other and therefore has little time to allow the player some individual expression.

    They are flaws - and big ones - but it would be remiss of me not to now focus on the positives, of which there are many more. The combat system - my biggest fear of all going in - is beautifully done. The incorporation of materia into a live battle system has been majestically done. I thought I'd miss ATB in Remake and it would sour the game for me; remarkably it hasn't. The characters are spot on - again, my fear was they'd be diluted and taken too seriously, but no; the comedic element is there, the voices (for the most part) are perfectly fitting and the expansion of the side character development here is a definite improvement over the original. Graphically, this is absolutely gorgeous - Midgar feels alive, the characters are animated wonderfully - it is in every way the world you imagined in your minds' eye when playing the original with those blocky little characters. The anticipation to see Cosmo Canyon etc. in the next episode for me now is HUGE!

    I have long felt that the soundtrack for Final Fantasy 7 was the most beautiful, complete, awe-inspiring soundtrack in gaming history - one that tells a story in its' own right. The remake reaffirms that view for me - it is glorious. Yet... for me, not quite as impactful as the originals. I think the music is too... smooth? It's hard to explain, but I think the lower quality "abrupt" notes from the original left more of an impression, especially in the flow of the game in Remake and when the sound effects in battle seem to drown out the battle theme.

    Overall, despite my fears about it going in, FF7 Remake is an easy recommendation to make. At least for me. I feel that a lot of your enjoyment of it is going to depend on your expectations going in. If you're a FF7 veteran, try and bare in mind that this isn't a replacement for the original; it's a reimagining of it. The original still exists for you. It was never going to be as good as the original for you.

    But for those new to the game or even the franchise? Here's your perfect jumping in point. Enjoy!    … Expand
  43. ravador
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll try to be as short as possible on this one.
    I first played this game on my dad's PS1 when I was like 6 or so. Didn't really understand anything at all, since I'm not a native English speaker. I never really thought much of it. That changed when I replayed it when i was 17 or so. I suddenly realized what it was about, went through the hardships with the characters and was sunk into the story and the universe of FF7.

    Just to clarify, I played through the entire FF7R with all side quests in about 38 hours, experienced all the content there probably is.

    So let's break down the review into a few categories.

    Visuals: My god, the game is absolutely stunning. Though there are some texture loading issues and the background of the slums while on the underplate of plate 5 is just a pixelated 2d texture, I enjoyed looking at the game every time. Random NPCs look like **** but that doesn't matter since the main cast is just breathtaking. Aerith especially looks incredibly beautiful... 9/10

    Audio: Phenomenal voice acting, great sound effects, INSANE soundtrack... would give 11/10 if I could.

    Combat: With the history that Square has of not being able to do a good combat system, I went in prepared for a rough ride. That wasn't the case at all. The core of the combat is great! Every character is unique and feels fun to play, maybe except Barret, but that's a nitpick. I loved playing as Tifa the most, her comb-ish playstyle fits great with what I like. There are many tactical elements too,. The difficulty again was extremely surprising. Most Square games are easy peasy, but this was very well balanced a thought out. Aerith is broken though... 9/10

    Progression: Materia system is great, works pretty much the same as in the original. The weapon Materia core upgrades are interesting, well though out, but not that interesting as you progress further. They contain only raw stats, with the exception of that healing passive on kill. The proficiency system with weapon skills is an amazing idea. I truly loved it. Leveling feels a little bit unimpactful and Materia stat changed are very very small... 8/10

    Basic Enemy design: Here is the Achilles heel of the combat system. Many enemies you fight are WAY too tanky, have frustrating mechanics like 1 minute long immunity, AoE hex, AoE paralyze, AoE sleep, etc. and your companions aren't exactly very good at dodging those. The thing I hated the most though was the fact that the enemies pretty much always target only the character you are actively controlling. That is lazy as **** and makes the game forcing you to play Barret in hard fights... 3/10

    Boss design: On the contrary, Boss fights are AWESOME in this game. Every boss feels unique, has cool mechanics, many stages, environment play a great role in many of the fights and the are so MANY of them. Rufus was in my opinion the best fight. Very entertaining. Many bosses have INSANE health bars though, and whacking them for too long makes it tedious and not very fun... 9/10

    Level design and exploration: Another thing Square REALLY struggles at, but this time they weren't able to turn it around. Most of the game are one-way corridors with an occasional chest or secret Materia. Exploration is at it's best while simply looking at the distance and observing the beautiful scenery of Midgar... 5/10

    Story: ... So... if this was an original game, I would say it was good. Like 7/10. But this is FF7 "remake". Not really a remake mind you. The first half of the game follows the original pretty well. Doesn't do a lot of new things, only expands on an already existing lore. But after chapter 12, everything starts to break down. If I could, I would personally strangle the person who thought "arbiters of fate" were a good idea (this is very probably Nomura's lazy ass wanting to somehow justify completely changing the story). These things singlehandedly make the game's story unimpactful. You feel like everything happens because that's what the Planet wants, and that's a load of bull****. The pacing is all over the place. Sephiroth appears way too frequently. There is no sense of urgency. the moment Barret got stabbed and he just stood up because the Planet didn't want him do die... WHY THE **** EVEN PUT THAT IN?! jesus... At this stage of the game, the party aren't supposed to be world boss battling OPs, they're relatively new to this. WTF even was that final boss? Why the **** did we battle the fate itself?... 3/10
    Oh don't worry I know why. Because NOMURA has complexes from being just a concept artist back at OG FF7, so nobody cared about his input and now he wants to change the entire game how he sees fit. This dude should have never been promoted. If Kitase would have 100% control over this game, I bet it would be different.

    Minigames: Awesome. Drakengard 3 combined with Miku dance... I never knew I wanted that, but I loved it... 10/10    … Expand
  44. draconis88A
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Remake fantastico! Consigliato a tutti, sia a chi ha giocato al classico del 1997 che ai nuovi giocatori
  45. NobleMkII
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic of a game. A true remake made by people who loved the original. I enjoyed it and can't wait for the second part of the series. Like the Lord of the Rings Trilogy or the Harry Potter series, it's nice that they took the time to really flesh out the story and not try to compact it to one release.
  46. Polycount
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything was fun, then the end happened.

    In what was pretty much a beautiful rendition of the original turned sour at an ending that felt like a Kingdom Hearts fanfiction. Why did cloud choose to bring Zack back even though he showed no signs of remembering who he was. Why did everyone agree to chase Sephiroth after having no information on his backstory whatsoever? There was so many things that could of been fleshed out but ended up souring the game.    … Expand
  47. Lyu_1992
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This game is set in that midgar, and is a work that deeply describes the back story the people of Avalanche and slums.

    Regarding the degree of freedom is less than Final Fantasy 15. However, there is more freedom than Final Fantasy 13. I personally felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was arranged in the style of Final Fantasy 10. Regarding the battle system is an evolutionary ATB system of    This game is set in that midgar, and is a work that deeply describes the back story the people of Avalanche and slums.

    Regarding the degree of freedom is less than Final Fantasy 15.
    However, there is more freedom than Final Fantasy 13.


    I personally felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was arranged in the style of Final Fantasy 10.
    Regarding the battle system is an evolutionary ATB system of Parasite Eve, rather than Final Fantasy 15 and Kingdom Hearts.

    I felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was an item for original fans.

    I want to recommend playing the game after clear the original Final Fantasy 7, which is not recommended for the first experience of the FF series.

    Apart from the freedom of exploration and the fact that a part1, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a great remake.    … Expand
  48. sdfsdfaid
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ohne fine Game to Play. Very atmosphärisch. Animation Grande. Reminds of FF7.… Expand
  49. fl0_0w
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Till today i play every few years a run of FF7. It was one of my first games i ever had and my first big love which enlighted my enthusiasm for videogames.

    FF7 Remake hits the nostalgia train, i feel so happy playing it, feels like i sit back in my small room in my parents house starting on the PS and beating the **** out of Shinra and Sephiroth. Nostalgia pure with nice optics and an    Till today i play every few years a run of FF7. It was one of my first games i ever had and my first big love which enlighted my enthusiasm for videogames.

    FF7 Remake hits the nostalgia train, i feel so happy playing it, feels like i sit back in my small room in my parents house starting on the PS and beating the **** out of Shinra and Sephiroth.

    Nostalgia pure with nice optics and an state of the art gameplay!    … Expand
  50. MaliceMizery
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I was a bit worried beforehand about this game because the original is so sacred to me and many. However, after hours of diving in, this game has far exceeded my expectations. It’s given me that same feeling as the first time I played the original as a kid; like playing a memory but with more details. It’s a beautiful game that I think will set the standard for remakes. Also, afterI was a bit worried beforehand about this game because the original is so sacred to me and many. However, after hours of diving in, this game has far exceeded my expectations. It’s given me that same feeling as the first time I played the original as a kid; like playing a memory but with more details. It’s a beautiful game that I think will set the standard for remakes. Also, after playing, I fully understand why it was split; the game is massive and truly full length, and it would’ve taken years to release a whole given the size of this one alone. It’s worth every penny. If you love Final Fantasy VII, you owe this to yourself to play. I found myself with an unknowing smile so many times playing; and that’s something a game hasn’t captured for me in quite a while even as an avid gamer. They knocked it out of the park with this one. Gorgeous graphics, emotionally gripping story, and gameplay mechanics are a blast.… Expand
  51. Wallrusse
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    A great game, but not perfect. Issues with graphics, level design, linear world.
    And the ending is a bit confusing.
  52. Ttttttt111
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    It’s just so boring. When I played the original I didn’t sleep, I played all the time. This game feels like a chore. The extra characters are obnoxious, and there is no autonomy. I feel like I’m being held hostage by what the game developers are trying to show me instead of letting me have my experience playing the game. Too many narrow passageways and slow dialogue. When I realized thatIt’s just so boring. When I played the original I didn’t sleep, I played all the time. This game feels like a chore. The extra characters are obnoxious, and there is no autonomy. I feel like I’m being held hostage by what the game developers are trying to show me instead of letting me have my experience playing the game. Too many narrow passageways and slow dialogue. When I realized that was happening, I was like “oh that’s how you fit a 10 hr game into 40 hrs”. I like the battle system and am open to change I just could not stay awake for this after a while. Booooring !… Expand
  53. XAKER4
    Apr 12, 2020
    5
    Хорошая игра только для фанатов ! Для новичков так себе разрекламирована слишком дальше по игре местами халтура и минус ждать долго продолжения
  54. Empathy4AChange
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    AMAZING game. The only thing that I want is to play the rest of the story now! But I completely understand that it takes time to make something this good. Loved it
  55. jstmc7
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is beyond next-level in terms of visual, gameplay, story. Some glitches with camera, but overall truly immersive. So called padding material is really geared for those new to FF7 and gets players slowly built up and emotionally invested in the world and its characters, all games have them. And the injected extra angle with fate really perks up the novelty of what is a 23-year old game, maybe we can save Aeris/Aerith after all. SE deserves kudos and support for this project, there's so much TLC evident in this first chapter.… Expand
  56. Jhirael
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This Remake is all about heart. They made the world of Midgard and its characters come alive. I loved the original but this one, in my humble opinion, is even better. I've now started to care for secondary characters such as Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge. I now better understand the relationship between Tifa and Cloud. Midgard is no longer just a junkyard slums environment but people goingThis Remake is all about heart. They made the world of Midgard and its characters come alive. I loved the original but this one, in my humble opinion, is even better. I've now started to care for secondary characters such as Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge. I now better understand the relationship between Tifa and Cloud. Midgard is no longer just a junkyard slums environment but people going about their daily lives as they are neglected by Shinra.

    The battle system that fuses old school turn-based with real-time action makes me feel the intensity of each battle. Unlike Kingdom Hearts that utilizes a similar system though, I don't feel the need to just button mash as you also need to consider your actions and how you tackle a variety of opponents. I rarely post reviews of games (though there have been a lot that also caught my heart) but this one, I can honestly say is such a love letter to fans and a great, warm welcome to new players. I can't wait for the next segments of FF7 Remake.    … Expand
  57. Gordknight
    Apr 11, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay. This review is coming from someone who bought and played the original Final Fantasy VII back in 1997 at the age of 14. Played it religiously for years. Still play it at least every other year for a full playthrough.

    Be Warned First: THIS IS NOT A REMAKE as the title implies. It's more of Final Fantasy VII: Alternate Universe Part 1.

    Now first I will say what I liked about it because I'll give credit where credit is due. The combat system is fun and engaging. The music at many points is gorgeous and spot on. The music is bad too but I'll get to that later. The voice acting is great and believable.

    The pacing seems fine for the most part.

    Now the bad. And by bad I mean REALLY **** bad.

    They strayed so completely from the source material that this game can no longer be considered a remake. Its designed more of an alternate universe prequel to Advent Children and a sequel to Crisis Core. Some of the music is such a poor rendition of the original track that its distracting. You find yourself listening closely to see if its the music that should be playing at that point/area in the game or not.

    The game is overall a marketing scam. We were sold with the deliberate pitch that veteran FFVII players would get some moments of surprise.

    That is putting it mildly. We didnt get moments of surprise. (SPOILERS BELOW)

    They rewrote the whole **** plot. In the original game Sephiroth isn't even mentioned until he kills president Shinra near the end of disc 1. In the game he bounces all over the place. Constantly appearing and disappearing. He kills president Shinra, but he also kills Barrett. Then guess what? Barrett didnt die because a magical fate ghost saved him. These stupid ass fate ghosts BTW will be appearing over and over again throughout the game. Making sure that the current time line stays in accordance to FF7 I guess? But then instead of walking into the sunset on your great adventure because president Shinra is dead and Cloud wants to pursue Sephiroth (who at this point in the original) is still a mysterious character that Cloud thought was dead) you fight the god of fate itself and then the Advent children version of Sephiroth thus changing the timelines and making Biggs back alive, ZACH appears never died and set the timeline on the course to what it seems is going to lead Aerith (Aeris) to never die too.

    What the actual **** I thought I was playing FF7 with better graphics, sound/music and a more up to date combat system. Not a bad remake of Back to the **** Future with Final Fantasy VII characters replacing DOC Brown and Marty Mcfly.

    Honestly the moments in the game that followed the original plot had me smiling ear to ear, but the huge and story destroying alterations made me feel like I was reading a terrible fan fiction made by a virgin weeb whilst he stole ideas from a rejected script of Dr Who.

    TLDR: IF you loved the original FFVII, go play that. Don't buy this **** game. If you never played the original, go get the original and still don't buy this. Its just so sad and depressing that this **** is what we got.    … Expand
  58. Avocadoboy
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Mind blowing remake. Characters, story, visuals, the details, combat system!
  59. Romangelo
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How could they even mess up something that already have a blueprint? All they had to do is remaking a successful game with modern graphics but look at what happened. They couldn't even remake a game properly. The battle system is PATHETIC. I don't mind it being an ARPG, in fact I prefer ARPG over turn-based but this game doesn't even a good ARPG battle system. It's very simple as if they were too worried about the casual gamers. The English voices are annoying. Characters' face expressions are terrible.
    The worst thing is they completely rewrote the story, adding Kingdom Hearts-style plots, screwing everything up.
    I think these developers are so selfish, altering FFVII to satisfy themselves, and taking away the opportunity of the fans to play the real FFVII remake in modern graphics. And it's very unlikely they're going to re-remake it again for the rest of our lifetimes.    … Expand
  60. Gravvy85
    Apr 11, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an avid fan of the original awaiting a faithful remake I was sadly disappointed while some points were great and they did well expanding on the world and the side characters but some of their changes to combat and the materia system made it a bit jarring to play as I realised the ramifications of that system and that my favorite combinations and some of my favorite attacks/materia wont make it into the game. Then to get sucker punched with the ending where they basically completely rewrote the story and are trying to turn it into a Kingdom Hearts spin off **** thing just made me sick to my stomach.… Expand
  61. DoctorZack
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This is a well developed EXPANSION of a SECTION of one game. The biggest problem with the game are the entitled fans who set the bar to some insane un-matchable level.

    Is this "remake" perfect? Heck no. But it is ridiculously smart about what it wants to TRY to achieve. Music crescendos and is incredibly crafted. Combat is intense, makes you actually think rather than bludgeoning    This is a well developed EXPANSION of a SECTION of one game. The biggest problem with the game are the entitled fans who set the bar to some insane un-matchable level.

    Is this "remake" perfect? Heck no. But it is ridiculously smart about what it wants to TRY to achieve.

    Music crescendos and is incredibly crafted.
    Combat is intense, makes you actually think rather than bludgeoning your X button, and actually drive the players toward becoming skilled rather than just stat buffing.
    Utilization of materia and gear is significantly more robust than a classic JRPG. No more just junking weak gear, and materia load-out has a significant impact on how fights can play out.
    Glow-ups of classic characters are remarkably well; realistically refined as opposed to the cartoonish style they were in the original. (Limitations of being developed in 1996)

    Honestly the only reason I don't give this game a 10 is because it suffers from a zealous degree of hand-holding (tutorials and fixed camera segments) and some awkward camera focus issues.    … Expand
  62. dkhosa
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Game is good, graphics are variable. Some places look good, other times look like PS3 game. If graphics were good then I would give it 10.
  63. Firefistace117
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    All i can say is WOW! They did it guys they actually made a fantastic remake of the original with tons of new content and The gameplay Is a hybrid of Action and turnbased (and its the best combat in any FF game imho) and the Characters are just so fleshed out compared to the original which was legendary! This is a MUST BUY for any FF fan,They nailed this game my only complaints is theAll i can say is WOW! They did it guys they actually made a fantastic remake of the original with tons of new content and The gameplay Is a hybrid of Action and turnbased (and its the best combat in any FF game imho) and the Characters are just so fleshed out compared to the original which was legendary! This is a MUST BUY for any FF fan,They nailed this game my only complaints is the textures can seem a lil off in some areas and That we gotta wait for Part 2. Either way im Hands down buying Part 2 day 1!… Expand
  64. kemutsemu
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    In the process of getting a refund. A little after it became apparent that Nomura was pulling a Kingdom Hearts with it, I lost all interest.

    If you want to play Final Fantasy 7, go play Final Fantasy 7. If you want a broad-strokes replication of the first 5 hours of Final Fantasy 7, but with multiverse shenanigans that strongly imply that the most impactful moments of the original will be    In the process of getting a refund. A little after it became apparent that Nomura was pulling a Kingdom Hearts with it, I lost all interest.

    If you want to play Final Fantasy 7, go play Final Fantasy 7. If you want a broad-strokes replication of the first 5 hours of Final Fantasy 7, but with multiverse shenanigans that strongly imply that the most impactful moments of the original will be undone in future entries, play this.    … Expand
  65. Arshen
    Apr 11, 2020
    7
    Historia diferente, parecida pero diferente.

    Juego pasillero y texturas de una generación anterior. Gana mucho por su componente nostálgico y para los que siempre hemos soñado con volver a jugar con Cloud y compañía con gráficos actualizados, pero a las horas te das cuenta que es una mezcla entre Crisis core, Advent children, y elementos nostálgicos del original. Incluso en algunos    Historia diferente, parecida pero diferente.

    Juego pasillero y texturas de una generación anterior.

    Gana mucho por su componente nostálgico y para los que siempre hemos soñado con volver a jugar con Cloud y compañía con gráficos actualizados, pero a las horas te das cuenta que es una mezcla entre Crisis core, Advent children, y elementos nostálgicos del original. Incluso en algunos momentos recuerda demasiado a FFXIII y sus niveles pasilleros y música electrónica oriental que nada tenían que ver con el original.

    Aún así el sistema de combate no está mal y el juego en conjunto es entretenido.    … Expand
  66. Jlrsn
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    Bob Dylan is quotes saying nostalgia = death and I feel that is my general opinion for this game. The linear gameplay, and poorly written characters, and badly executed combat, don’t make for an enjoyable game. Often it’s obvious I need to go to Point B and how to get there, but the game forces you to go through a linear way, and then I have to backtrack all in order to do what I set outBob Dylan is quotes saying nostalgia = death and I feel that is my general opinion for this game. The linear gameplay, and poorly written characters, and badly executed combat, don’t make for an enjoyable game. Often it’s obvious I need to go to Point B and how to get there, but the game forces you to go through a linear way, and then I have to backtrack all in order to do what I set out to do in the first place, is getting very old. That and the rediculiuy annoying skill trees and their long transitions make me feel my time
    Is getting wasted. I’m all for immersion, but this is silly. The adult language placed with gameplay of a child is an odd mix. Graphically it’s nice, but that along doesn’t save this game for me.    … Expand
  67. Spire8901
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I played the original when I was 17. I'm 39 now. I loved it then, with over 130h of play time in the original, I love it now. It does move a bit slow at times but this was true for the original as well. Its only until the vast world is truly revealed (remake part 2) that gain an appreciation that first episode's purpose is fuller understood. My hat is off to Square. Job well done. TheI played the original when I was 17. I'm 39 now. I loved it then, with over 130h of play time in the original, I love it now. It does move a bit slow at times but this was true for the original as well. Its only until the vast world is truly revealed (remake part 2) that gain an appreciation that first episode's purpose is fuller understood. My hat is off to Square. Job well done. The game is fun and detailed. The story is engrossing as it ever was. The characters are so much better understood now and its fun. Simply fun! Can't wait for the next release.… Expand
  68. Ralphmnt
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Es una increíble pieza arte. Visualmente te deja disfrutar todas esas secuencias de pelea tan llenas de adrenalina. La música es fundamental y es totalmente necesario en cada escena icónica.
  69. robytomano
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this remake goes above and beyond the original in every possible way while still retaining the original feel and tone. gameplay mechanics, graphics and story are all perfect. some people are upset it is only midgar but IT IS MUCH LONGER. its WORTH EVERY PENNY
  70. Infernoooo
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Excelente reinterpretación del clásico, una combinación y resultado de la suma de varias de las mecánicas de los últimos FF, para los más puristas tal vez no agrade los ajustes en la historia pero como juego propio brilla en todos los aspectos, espero con ansias la siguiente parte esperando logren adaptar el mundo abierto.
  71. Niftylen
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, that's how I'd describe my final opinion of this Nomura headed 'REMAKE' of FF7.

    I was ready to give this game a 10/10 and immediately start up a second, hard-mode playthrough of the game as a victory lap of what was 90% one of the most incredible gaming experiences I've ever had. 23 years ago I wasn't even old enough to appreciate the OG    Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, that's how I'd describe my final opinion of this Nomura headed 'REMAKE' of FF7.

    I was ready to give this game a 10/10 and immediately start up a second, hard-mode playthrough of the game as a victory lap of what was 90% one of the most incredible gaming experiences I've ever had.

    23 years ago I wasn't even old enough to appreciate the OG FFVII, though a few years after it's release I did play through it and for myself, and many, many other now 20+ year old gamers, it was etched in my memory as the definitive RPG game and a wonderful, unique story told through arguably the most iconic cast of characters of all time in gaming.

    It's 2020, and the so called 'REMAKE' that seemed like a mythical dream we all had that would never be realised, ala Half-Life 3, is finally here.

    56 hours in and the game reaches an incredible crescendo of nostalgic boss after boss, massive set pieces that were only polygons interpreted into imagined epic scenes back in 1997, are finally fully realised with glorious graphics and sound.

    However, throughout the journey I kept getting a sick feeling in my stomach. These hooded sand-ghosts flying around scenes and influencing the action, I kept trying to interpret this new addition to the narrative, I tried to settle on it just being a device to show the planet trying to direct the heroes on their path, or even Jenova cells deceiving them.

    Something just didn't quite sit right though, they looked, and behaved quite like 'Nobodies' in the KH series, a thought which broke the immersion and brought me back to a reality where Tetsuya Nomura was at the helm.

    I remember how awful the KH series had become, how much of a let down FFXV was, how convoluted and contrived the plots were, and how cringeworthy the FFVII expanded universe had been (perhaps bar some parts of Crisis Core, though a lot of it was very, very 'anime').

    And so, with that sick feeling in my stomach I reached the last few chapter of the game, knowing in the back of my mind that things were about to go off the rails, at least to some extent.

    Suffice to say, things were worse than I could have imagined. I don't need to describe the events of the end of this game, but it was truly, truly disappointing, and actually quite saddening, to see what could have been such a celebration and honouring of an all-time classic be corrupted.

    After the end credits I found myself quite upset if I'm being honest. It's the same sort of feeling that the final season of GOT gave me, or that feeling when a band you love 'sells out' and starts playing cheap, formulaic pop songs.

    There's quite a few thoughts and questions I've been ruminating over, now that I'm starting to digest what's been done in this game.

    Why did they call it 'REMAKE' and not advertise it as a completely new story, or even a sequel (I think the events of the game point towards it being more of the latter)? I think I would have not pre-ordered, and would have set my expectations very differently, had this been the case. I suspect money could be the only reason I feel duped as a fan of the original.

    Who decided that the story should be drastically changed, and indeed be changed by none other than one of the stinkiest, hack-iest tropes of story telling in time-travel and alternative universes? I suspect Nomura had a big hand in this, given his track record on creating absolute messes of narratives in recent game he's been heavily involved in.

    The thought that angers me most is that the original FFVII is a piece of art, it's no longer something should be though of as solely owned by its creators. It's in the hearts of many, many fans, who give the game and story its honoured place as a classic through their fandom and love for it.

    The more and more I think about it, I feel like Nomura and co. have little to no respect for the fans that have given their work this love, and perhaps even harbour some contempt for them wanting to see their childhood imagination and memories of the story realised as they deserve to be.

    There is a certain arrogance to twisting this world and story to their own whim, as if to say that "this is our world, our characters, what you fans think means nothing to us, we can do what we want with them and you can get f**ked if you disagree".

    Perhaps I will come to terms with the fact that there will probably now never be a full and proper remake of this game, keeping the original, impeccable narrative intact, whilst fleshing out the world and characters in a tasteful fashion. The first 90% of this game achieved this goal, just to throw it out in the final hour or so.

    Perhaps I'll let it go one day, and try to enjoy the sequel, though I won't hold my breath given how truly awful the new writing at the end of this game was

    You were so, so close to perfection, but I suspect egos, pay-checks, and influence are too much a factor at Square-Enix.    … Expand
  72. Mike85
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    Alright Square. You get a 1 because the game is quite beautiful and the combat is very enjoyable. But thats it.

    Otherwise, you should be ashamed for letting Nomura go crazy and completely butcher the game's story. You promised us a faithful retelling of the story, and we got a sequel full of Kingdom Hearts-esque ridiculousness. You are liars. Incredibly disappointing.
  73. Lordjuv27
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De lo peor en este año, no me gustó nada. En verdad hay títulos que valen la pena un remake pero este me decepcionó mucho ...… Expand
  74. JRHawkins
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    A refreshing breath of air into a timeless classic. Far more than a simple remaster, yet it holds on to elements of the original that made it great. This is absolutely the must-play game of the year, whether you loved the original, or are playing the game for the first time.
  75. LydaKircher
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I was ready for minor changes in the story, as they advertised, but yet the changes were huge in such a way that you will have the impression that you are not playing Final Fantasy VII anymore but another game.
  76. Couriersixx
    Apr 11, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Good:
    Game looks fantastic at times. Combat is quite good for modern final fantasy.
    Iconic characters are interesting and fun to interact with.

    The Neutral:
    Side quests can be generic Game world is made up of linear hallways and passageways, though midgar in the original was like this as well.
    Some of the extra content to flesh out the story doesn’t add much but extra padding to game length.

    The Bad:
    The game is too short, we’ve known for a while the game would only cover midgar, but with the way the story is paced I can’t see the game being fit into 3 parts unless they severely compress the story.

    The story itself goes off the deep end in the last hour to the point that calling it a remake is borderline false advertisement as the story devolves and takes a complete 180. It turns into a story about multiple universes where major character deaths are averted and the game turns into a giant anime battle in the sky’s of midgar with sephiroth and what looks like the heartless from KH. This game went from a flawed but serviceable remake of a classic game, to advent children fanfiction for seemingly no reason other than to pull a gotcha. Honestly never had a game depress me before, but anyone hoping for a remake of 7, you will be disappointed. The hopes of a true remake are gone, we can only hope this alternate universe game they are creating is successful in its own right.

    If you have never played ff7 and only know cloud and sephiroth from shirts at hot topics and vague memory’s I’d advent children none of this stuff will bother you so it may very will be an 8.5    … Expand
  77. macnasty11
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Everyone giving this a zero is upset at added content. This game is a SOLID 10, from the ground up. It's incredible and probably the best game to come out in the last ten years. BUY IT!
  78. HugoGander
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Pessoal, se vocês acham que vão jogar o remake do Final Fantasy VII, vocês estão enganados. Este jogo é lixo, parece com aqueles jogos do Kingdom Hearts, a jogabilidade é diferente, a estória nada haver, tudo mentira. Não compra esse lixo não.
  79. metsys
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Better combat, better characters, better music and better enviorment than XV = 10
  80. Nexor
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    It's a gift for all the true ffvii fans, thanks SE. Please we need asap the next one!
  81. Taryl
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    .. It's immediately clear that this game was made with great love, the city of midgard comes to life and is gigantic to explore, the graphics are wonderful, the combat system is both immediate and strategic! The original story has been enhanced by becoming much more exciting. Get ready, you will fall in love with the characters and their incredible stories
  82. kellcooz
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    The battle system looks like an update version of FF12 with elements from FF13 & FF15 mixed in. The graphics are fantastic as expected, a long standing trademark from Square Enix. The story though, even if still good in it's own merit, takes a page from STAR TREK 2009 Reboot... having the events of the original FF7 altered with a potential different timeline twist that may have the fatesThe battle system looks like an update version of FF12 with elements from FF13 & FF15 mixed in. The graphics are fantastic as expected, a long standing trademark from Square Enix. The story though, even if still good in it's own merit, takes a page from STAR TREK 2009 Reboot... having the events of the original FF7 altered with a potential different timeline twist that may have the fates of each beloved character reach a different conclusion altogether. Regardless, FF7 Remake is doing a great job bringing the Final Fantasy brand back to upper echelons of the gaming world.… Expand
  83. ToolSnipeZ
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    first i wanna say that i have no nostalgia for the original game whatsoever. i didnt play it back then, i played it some years ago on steam. havent played all the way through but i know the part of the game that this first part is covering.

    lets get this straight: ppl who call this a sequel have no idea what a sequel is. its a reimagening. and so far i love it. the game looks    first i wanna say that i have no nostalgia for the original game whatsoever. i didnt play it back then, i played it some years ago on steam. havent played all the way through but i know the part of the game that this first part is covering.

    lets get this straight: ppl who call this a sequel have no idea what a sequel is. its a reimagening. and so far i love it.

    the game looks stunning, i love that the side characters get their time to shine. it makes the world more believable as everyone cloud meets on this adventure matters more and interacts with him and the world in a more natural way. the battle system people say is that of FF15. they have not played FF15 then. ff 15 feels a lot clunkier and has way less complex systems. it is a very good expansion or reboot of the ff 15 system, that much is true.

    lets get some things out of the way that bother me:

    1) the english voice acting is mixed extremely quiet. i have turned ingame music and sound effects down and now i finally can understand what they say during parts with loud music.

    also: when the party members talk to you when traversing areas with population, as soon as you pass some npcs the game uncontrolably spits chunks of dialogue at you. you can sometimes not understand a single word and have to resort to reading the subtitles as they storm in. feels clunky. could have been solved by sidechaining the npc talk whenever somebody more important talks.

    particulary in the slum area, there are a lot of textures that wont load in to full detail. really breaks the immersion, i hope they fix that soon in a patch. i first thought that they where sloppy in development, but this doesnt seem to be the case as sometimes textures reload afterwards and look fine, and sometimes they just dont for basically forever. especially ground textures and doors/signs are impacted by that.

    other than that i love the altered concepts which i wont spoil. i love the drawn out story. you can never really predict whats gonna happen next, is it gonna be something similiar or something that was never in the original.

    also i like that they kept the materia system and added summons very early into the game.

    the combat has a really nice flow to it where you are basically waiting for cooldowns while also planning the next move and at the same time that slight unpredicatability, especially in bossfights.

    i cannot understand for the life of me while people would call this cheap or a ripoff. people who where hyped for this game as a remake knew what the combat would be like. they knew they would only get part of the story. how did they think this was gonna be achieved other than adding tons of content in between the original plotpoints and setpieces. and it really doesnt feel out of place. it feels like a fanfiction that acts like its a book based on the original game.

    for me it achieves what i expected: its a modern stage for an amazing tesla/steampunk fantasy universe with timeless story. i couldnt have imagined an action jrpg to doing a better job at breathing life into this story.

    you could compare this to the hobbit, which was also an original story drawn out into 3 movies. but here it works, because there is thought and heart put into it and you can tell. i wouldnt have it any other way. this story works as a saga. probably some jrpgs could be a saga, as rich as the universe and plots often are.    … Expand
  84. Arikaen1984
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    My only real gripe with the game is some camera issues when in tight places and some low res textures. Aside from that this game is amazing. I look forward to part 2.
  85. isapyman
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's overpowered, even though 23 years have passed.
    Since remakes of popular titles will be released during the transition period, after 10 years, there are many things that should be remade again.
    However, in the case of this work, you will not need to remake it because it has reached the limit level.
    It boasts overwhelming quality.
    The trial version can be downloaded for free from the PS Store, so if you have no plans to purchase it, please play!
    "The game is still evolving."
    If you hear such a voice from the person who played this game, I am happy as one of the home game lovers!    … Expand
  86. TallSaint
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. FFVII has been one of my favourite games of all time for over 20 years. I am 36 years old now and I can tell you that this is so incredibly refreshing and nostalgic. What rich, rich character depth and atmospheric beauty. The kids that are rating this poorly have no taste. What a spectacular remake! There will be further, lush chapters to this, you idiot kids.
  87. BilliePamplin
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    SquareEnix is so incompetent that they couldn't even make Red XIII a playable character even though this remake covers only the Midgar part of the original game. After 10 years or more of development, what kind of joke is this, SquareEnix? Hah?
  88. Kusanagi18
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This game is just gorgeous. 23 years waiting and the wait was rewarded. I remember when I was a kid playing this game. My impression was wooooow look at that. And now with this graphics was the same impression. It's like I'm paying a movie or something. Beautiful game.
  89. mehdi_m9
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Exceptionnelle surprise malgré le puissant challenge la réalisation reste fidèle à la légende avec une adaptation fidèle et inventive!!!
  90. iscmarkiemark
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Game is absolutely fantastic!! I love how they added the exploration depth like FFXV. This is an entirely new game from the original and can’t wait for part 2. I don’t know why people are complaining as this game is 40-50 hours by itself. SE said part 2 was already deep into production last fall. You are getting probably close to 200+ hours of gameplay by the time this story is finishedGame is absolutely fantastic!! I love how they added the exploration depth like FFXV. This is an entirely new game from the original and can’t wait for part 2. I don’t know why people are complaining as this game is 40-50 hours by itself. SE said part 2 was already deep into production last fall. You are getting probably close to 200+ hours of gameplay by the time this story is finished with 3-4 parts. Was the game file size suppose to be 500 gbs? Get real people. True FF are pumped for the rest. This is only the beginning.… Expand
  91. RicardWolfe
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    If you are expecting to play the remake of the original game, then here is a nice advice for you, don't buy this game.

    Different Story + Different Gameplay + Different targeted audience = A total different game.

    Skip it without hesitation.
  92. AgentMC84
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    So far so good!! I am a few hours in and I am enjoying the additional content that has been included in the Migar section of the remake. I can't wait for part 2!!
  93. TCGoudy
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    Its technically a game, but this version is way too linear and anytime you try to explore youre halted with invisible walls, but later within the same chapter if you choose to explore then or backtrack youre not halted. Side missions are not naturally rewarded when talking to random people, everything has a guidance point so you pretty much are spoon fed the way. Also way too many loadIts technically a game, but this version is way too linear and anytime you try to explore youre halted with invisible walls, but later within the same chapter if you choose to explore then or backtrack youre not halted. Side missions are not naturally rewarded when talking to random people, everything has a guidance point so you pretty much are spoon fed the way. Also way too many load transitions and time wasting mini-games that arent fun (i.e. "crane game").

    Flip side, the battle system is for the most part great, however its annoying that im forced to start with cloud every time when i would rather start with aerith or tifa for a while instead of transitioning in battle. plus you have to wait to build atb to even view a characters spell list in combat when you may not remember which character has what spell or ability, thats more poor design choices i dont agree with, like wise healing outside of battle is a chore now because you have to keep menu hoping even with the 'remember cursor' option enabled.

    im halfway through the story and TLDR: repetitive battles, poor design/ level management choices, feels like youre checking boxes instead of playing an RPG, and lack of exploration. Battle system is alright once you get the hang of it, and i appreciated some of the 'foundational' story line they implemented such as backgrounds of other avalanche members , etc.    … Expand
  94. morningland
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Im about 10 hours in and I just can’t play it anymore. I was really trying to tough it out and make to to the church with Aerith but I just can’t do it. The game, in typical loser square fashion, is a boring painful chore to play. They took what was an epic game and remade at as a mediocre one. It’s boring and stretched out just for the sake of creating a franchise instead of justIm about 10 hours in and I just can’t play it anymore. I was really trying to tough it out and make to to the church with Aerith but I just can’t do it. The game, in typical loser square fashion, is a boring painful chore to play. They took what was an epic game and remade at as a mediocre one. It’s boring and stretched out just for the sake of creating a franchise instead of just faithfully recreating the game for the next generation. Just a really stupid idea. Please don’t give them your money and I’m saying that as FINAL FANTASY 7 1997 being my favorite game. Who ever thought it was a good idea to release these games in episodes when the first only covers the first 10% of the game is, simply put, an idiot. Or he’s just greedy, one or the other. At the pace square finishes these games we will all be dead by the time this series is finished and it probably won’t even be worth the wait. And the combat system just sucks. Turn based combat is still fun and was great in recent games like dragon quest 11. Here square is trying to use a blend of action and turn based combat but both end up being mediocre. Combat is just frustrating, confusing button mashing mess. I understand it’s probably my problem and I’m not understanding how to play but it all seems way too chaotic and quickly gets tiresome. Seriously. Why couldn’t they just recreate the 1997 because in the small moments where they did that this game really shines. The opening reactors scene and the streets or Midgard after were truly awesome and I was truly struggling to slog through the game to get to more moments like that. I just could t take it after a while. Also. The some of the textures in the game are just shockingly bad. It’s pretty amazing for a game that took five years to make. Also, the lip syncing must be glitched because it is beyond atrociously bad. Also, they ruined the story. Wait until the end of the game. They completely change the story and turn it into confusing kingdom hearts crap

    Honestly. If people like this game more power to them but for me it’s just painful. I’m going back to the original and after the disappointments of final fantasy 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 I’ve finally learned my lesson that this series is finished. I’m not spending anymore money on these games. Please only buy this game when it’s half price. Don’t support this.    … Expand
  95. coffee13bean
    Apr 11, 2020
    3
    I cannot express to you how disappointed I am with this game. It was announced in 2015 and then we had to wait until 2020 and THIS is what we get? A broken, unfinished game with a mangled story line. It is NOTHING like the original. It is not honest to the source, it is nothing like FF7 except the character skins and locations. This is a terrible testament to FF7's legacy. I can't believeI cannot express to you how disappointed I am with this game. It was announced in 2015 and then we had to wait until 2020 and THIS is what we get? A broken, unfinished game with a mangled story line. It is NOTHING like the original. It is not honest to the source, it is nothing like FF7 except the character skins and locations. This is a terrible testament to FF7's legacy. I can't believe they would even label it as FF7. There is none of that magic that the original had.

    This first part stand -alone game because it doesn't deserve to be a part of the FF7 franchise. It isn't a full game, it's 40 hours of running around doing side-quests and then you get to the last hour and it just take a big crap in your mouth.
    The voice acting is terrible, all the newbies are not believable. Can't stand Aerith, she's incredibly inconsistent through the game, Tifa is too deep, and Cloud is bored out of his mind. I don't even want to talk about Sephiroth and Zack.

    Overall, this is a huge waste of my time. Visuals are stunning, but it's like a hot girl with no personality.    … Expand
  96. Tilaff88
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Incredibly fun and a great expansion of the original. Fans have known for years it would only take place in Midgar and I was admittedly a little worried but Square pulled it off. This game has aspects that remind me of FF15 but its much more panned out. I cant wait for part 2 this Remake Trilogy will be amazing.
  97. THEGAME1380
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    A Fantastic remake of the ffvii . A game i have many memories with . Good graphic and gameplay is also included . Waiting for the part 2
  98. philipawalker
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Excellent graphics, absolutely breathtaking music...the world and characters are so much more fleshed out than they were in the original. It's even more than I hoped for.
  99. yamisniper
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    its a good game people are just review bombing it and that maxmilliondood is a fake
  100. Fteen
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I do not understand why all the hatred around this game. This game is absolutely gorgeous. It is true that it differs from the original, but would we really want to play an exact copy of the original version? It is true that it is not a perfect game, but I also think that people are so obsessed with criticising everything that I feelk that they are never going to be satisfied withI do not understand why all the hatred around this game. This game is absolutely gorgeous. It is true that it differs from the original, but would we really want to play an exact copy of the original version? It is true that it is not a perfect game, but I also think that people are so obsessed with criticising everything that I feelk that they are never going to be satisfied with anything. I'm not going to say "ignore the negative reviews", I guess every opinion counts. However, I can really say that this is a highly enjoyable game and the new approach really deserves a try.

    And just for the record: there is a HUGE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE who have worked tirelessly so you can play this game from your sofa. Let's all have a little respect for them and for all the work they've put into it.

    Seriously, stop being so hateful.    … Expand
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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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