Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. Maxlad
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a fantastic game. It brings midgar to life, and it looks absolutely stunning. You can tell that a lot of heart went into developing this game. I found myself laughing a lot, and also crying. When a certain event happens it is more impactful, because of the amount of detail they put into characterization. You feel like part of the family.

    The combat is    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a fantastic game. It brings midgar to life, and it looks absolutely stunning. You can tell that a lot of heart went into developing this game. I found myself laughing a lot, and also crying. When a certain event happens it is more impactful, because of the amount of detail they put into characterization. You feel like part of the family.

    The combat is amazing. You're always on your toes. It never let's up in feeling exhilarated. You might also experience panic, when your health is low and you have no ATB to heal. At first you might think you can just press square, and everyghing will be alright. If you did that you'll probably die a lot. You need to assess the enemy, find it's weakness, and exploit it.

    The lighting in the remake is perfect. It makes everything more atmospheric. The same amount of care as gone into the lighting as the story and characters.

    The music is another thing I love in this game. The music fits perfectly with every scene, every fight, and even when you're just walking around. You can also buy the original songs from certain item shops and play it on the jukebox.

    Though the side quests, or odd jobs as they are called in the game. They can be a bit tedious and boring at time. But they exploration, characterization, they even give you in site on what some main characters and supporting character from avalanche did before you met them.

    All in all, this game was worth the wait. It's a fantastic, sad, enjoyable adventure. I can't wait for the second part.    … Expand
  2. Moh
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Great game that exceeded my expectations! I had a blast playing through it!
  3. Lightz
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I have never gotten into FF, but this game is a masterpiece. I couldn't get my hands off of it and no other game has captured my love for the world, characters, story, music, and combat as this has since the last of us.
  4. PsychoSocratic
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This game is beautifully composed visually and auditorily. The content is exciting and engaging, the battles strategic and epic. They have amped up one of the best stories with tons of new content that fills in plot holes in the original. Overall it was very very fun and exciting.
  5. mojo90
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    - Graphics are excellent so long as you don't divert your attention from Cloud or set visual pieces. Most of what comprises of the environment are relatively low textured in contrast to Cloud and a handful of other important NCP'S. I suspect due to PS4 limitations. Curious to see if whether SE decides to reveal a PS5 version addressing these underlying issues. - Interaction with Midgar- Graphics are excellent so long as you don't divert your attention from Cloud or set visual pieces. Most of what comprises of the environment are relatively low textured in contrast to Cloud and a handful of other important NCP'S. I suspect due to PS4 limitations. Curious to see if whether SE decides to reveal a PS5 version addressing these underlying issues. - Interaction with Midgar feels restricted, but that is mainly due to narrative building. Boundaries are designed in such a way as to feel somewhat intuitive to keep the pace flowing, but also narrows exploration. I suspect this was an intentional compromise. On the one hand it creates a heightened sense of urgency to the events unfolding, but also limits how much processing is needed on-screen. - Story is nice, but the new additions might potentially be worse than keeping with the original. - Battle and music are perfect and enjoyable.… Expand
  6. Rixam
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    If you have made up your mind that this game will suck because it covers only Midgar or you wish that the characters would stand in a row and take turns hitting enemies, you will hate this game. For those people I recommend the original Final Fantasy VII which exists in all major platforms right now.

    For the rest of the people this game is a mindblowing experience. Characters and    If you have made up your mind that this game will suck because it covers only Midgar or you wish that the characters would stand in a row and take turns hitting enemies, you will hate this game. For those people I recommend the original Final Fantasy VII which exists in all major platforms right now.

    For the rest of the people this game is a mindblowing experience.

    Characters and cutscenes are gorgeous and voice acting is top notch with great lipsync. Music fits really well everywhere in the game and makes it feel like a movie both in battles and in cutscenes. For the players of the original there are tons of references to smallest of details in the original throughout the game and I was mindblown all the time to the attention to detail they have had.

    How they have expanded the existing story feels really good. There is a solid character progression storywise for all main characters. The sidequests are also designed so that you learn of the world at the same time so while some may be tedious they help you learn something about the world and its people. They have included stuff also from other works relating to FFVII and they fit in really well.

    Battle system is the peak perfection of any Final Fantasy with solid tactical element in an action game. Especially in the end game content you have to rotate characters well and use their abilities really well. Boss Battles are challenging and require you to adapt to new situations without still feeling frustrating. There are some really nice optional bosses that push you beyond your limits.

    Character development systems work really nicely. The materia system allows customization like before. There are some new additions to materias along with many old ones. I was first sceptical about the weapon upgrading system but it adds a lot of customization and choice to your development.

    All this is not to say that the game doesn't have some flaws. Some textures can be really low quality and blurry ( especially doors have this problem ). The design choice to avoid loading screens for a better flowing gameplay comes with a cost of long narrow roads and tight spaces where you have to crawl slowly to move from area to area. This means that there are slow and annoying parts even when PS5 launches. Upgrading weapons can be tedious with the upgrade section opening animation and seemingly randomly moving cursor in upgrade screen. It can also be really tough to grind levels as monsters are hard to respawn and battle places are far from each other.

    However, the abovementioned small annoyances didn't distract me enough to take away from the experience. In fact, all those will likely be history in the next part of the series as the game likely takes turn to more open world exploration based storytelling.

    The game held me tightly in its grip throughout the whole experience. Story took me 47 hours to finish since I like exploring. Currently going through the endgame content with clock showing 60 hours and still absolutely loving it. Looking at the list of things to find I expect total playtime to go to about 100 hours.

    I'd give the game a score of 9.8 but rounding it up here to 10. My favorite Final Fantasy games so far have been VII, IX, X and XII in no particular order but I must say that Final Fantasy VII Remake is definitely joining them.

    Definitely recommending this to any open-minded gamer who doesn't expect every game to be free open world exploration. There are many things this game does spectacularly well.    … Expand
  7. Teets27
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Love it! Really enjoying it! I got to give it to them. It’s an amazing remake. Definitely recommend to anyone!
  8. Zendikar
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Un juego fantástico, calidad gráfica excepcional. Banda sonora brillante. Muchos se han quejado de que ya no tiene el modo de pelea por turnos, pero yo lo prefiero así.
  9. kensin1246
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    몇몇 단점이 보이지만 장점이 뚜렸해고 재밌고 추억을 충분히 만족하게 돌아왔고 현대적인 감성도 잘 묻어있음
  10. ihenai
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This game, as a remake - and not a remaster is a 9/10.
    I played on Normal difficulty.
    One point removed for some slow pacing, and the unfortunate texture issue (which was a very minor issue for me personally).+ The combat is fluid, intuitive and fully enjoyable once you get to grips with it. Bosses are difficult but rewarding. One of my main reservations with the game was that the    This game, as a remake - and not a remaster is a 9/10.
    I played on Normal difficulty.
    One point removed for some slow pacing, and the unfortunate texture issue (which was a very minor issue for me personally).+

    The combat is fluid, intuitive and fully enjoyable once you get to grips with it. Bosses are difficult but rewarding.

    One of my main reservations with the game was that the game's comedy element would be lost. Wall Market completely dispelled any of these doubts, where some early game light moments could not.

    The characters were all relatable, and through expansion of backstories and superb voice acting, I would say many are improved by being fleshed out.

    SPOILERS BELOW

    The story, though not entirely true to the original game, allowed me to become fully invested. Had they changed nothing, I may as well have just played the original, as the only difference then would have been the visual and auditory presentation of the game. The small initial changes to the story got me hooked, wondering what direction the story would take and where our beloved characters would end up, or what new trials await them.

    Later, towards and during the end of the game, this was only intensified by significant changes and the mention of the course of destiny. Where will the re imagining of this story take us? What further changes and challenges await?

    I am only filled with excitement for the next game, and what is looking to be an epic retelling and re-imagining of my favourite childhood game, with enough unknowns and potential to make me truly fall in love with a game for the first time since Witcher 3.    … Expand
  11. Chewieflakes
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an absolute mess... Why would they dirty the legacy of FF7 with this abomination? Zack's death at the end of crisis core was a dramatic and impactful scene. Now in this "remake" he survives in the goofiest way possible, demeaning his memorable departure. Oh but it's okay, because time ghosts make sure he dies like he's suppose to by having him get hit by some train. You remember that when you played through FF7 right? That's good writing, yeah?… Expand
  12. bugjam
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo de principio a fin, no tiene desperdicio, unos gráficos impresionantes, una historia cautivadora, una banda sonora flipante, por ponerle una pega no me ha gustado que no venga doblado al español sin embargo es un juego por el cual no te arrepentirás si lo compras.
  13. Janedoe1
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This is The Last Jedi - Final Fantasy Edition. It doesn’t add to FF7’s legacy. It cannibalizes it, wallows in its entrails, and infects it with coronavirus.

    Square Enix outright LIED about this being a remake. This is a sequel, like Dirge of Cerberus. And don’t fall for Square Enix’s paid reviewers here trying to handwave this dishonesty with a pseudointellectual raven-argument about    This is The Last Jedi - Final Fantasy Edition. It doesn’t add to FF7’s legacy. It cannibalizes it, wallows in its entrails, and infects it with coronavirus.

    Square Enix outright LIED about this being a remake. This is a sequel, like Dirge of Cerberus. And don’t fall for Square Enix’s paid reviewers here trying to handwave this dishonesty with a pseudointellectual raven-argument about what a ‘remake’ is. They deliberately kept all the idiotic time-travel ghost janitors out of the hype. They knew DAMN well that they were lying through their teeth.

    The “““““plot””””” loosely apes the original, but strips it of everything meaningful. Its length is artificially padded AS HELL with Korean-MMO-tier busywork quests which COMPLETELY kill what little sense of pacing was left from Square Enix’s butchery of the original plot. And that’s not much. Every noble sacrifice is either completely stripped of meaning or just retconned entirely. Everything, however integral to the original storyline, is retconned. Every plot point is gutted to accommodate the unwanted changes. And the new retconned ending just outright veers into pure fanfiction territory in a way that only a paid shill could defend. There's a reason why most of the '10' reviews here are mispuctuated stock one-line phrases.

    This is an utter mockery of everything you liked about the original and I URGE you to watch it on youtube before you even consider buying it. You shouldn’t buy it, though. No one deserves to watch their beloved 90s-game desecrated like this.    … Expand
  14. shaoran2
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    This is not a remake, it is a re-imagination from final fantasy 7 Changes in the story Sephiroth is presented at the beginning of the game, which makes one of the most emblematic enemies of all time meaningless.
    gameplay is a kingdom hearts mixed with crisis core not bad but far from a final fantasy.

    morph no exist .
  15. KojimbooSucks11
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Cool """remake""" you've got there bro. What's even the point of pretending to remake a game if it's a fanfic? Nomura and Nojima has no shame.
  16. Drawnimo
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not the game that its fans grew up with; it's the game that was always there, but modern hardware allows it to reach the potential it so desperately wanted to reach back on the PS1.
    Combat:
    The combat system is a complete modernization of FF7's ATB system. Materia remains one of the most interesting ability systems I have ever had the joy of experiencing in a    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not the game that its fans grew up with; it's the game that was always there, but modern hardware allows it to reach the potential it so desperately wanted to reach back on the PS1.
    Combat:
    The combat system is a complete modernization of FF7's ATB system. Materia remains one of the most interesting ability systems I have ever had the joy of experiencing in a JRPG. The ATB gauge that dictates character actions perfectly incentivizes aggressive, fast-paced play. Staggering enemies and exploiting individual weaknesses ensure that fighting never gets stale throughout the entire playthrough. Enemy types are extremely varied, and their attacks are well-telegraphed to the point where everything feels balanced and fair.
    Story:
    While the story of FF7R is heavily altered from the original, I couldn't point to any specific changes that make the story worse. In fact, a lot of added story beats contribute more to the story. For example, (SPOILER WARNING) Jessie's character is immensely expanded, diving deeper into her past and her connection to her family (and by extension, Avalanche). All these changes develop the characters and events further than ever before, and I applaud Square Enix for taking this ambitious risk. In my personal opinion, it definitely paid off.
    Graphics:
    Some textures will be low. Some areas will have bizarre lighting. However, these minor gripes are completely trampled over whenever I look up and see the upper plates hovering ominously over the Midgar slums. These grips are trampled over whenever I see Cloud and his partners conversing with one another, looking better than they ever have before. These gripes are completely trampled over whenever I activate a cinematic summon that turns the entire screen into a visual spectacle.

    While I could divulge further, I don't want to accidentally spoil anything about this near-perfect experience. This is the Final Fantasy 7 that Final Fantasy 7 should be. I applaud Square Enix and its team for realizing Midgar in this fresh, new, exciting way. I look forward to the future of the FF7R series. If you are at all interested in this game, even if you have not played the original game, I implore you to give this game a try. Denying yourself the pleasure of introducing yourself to one of the most unique game worlds ever created would be an absolute crime.    … Expand
  17. RichaDee
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    It makes Advent Children look like it was drawned by kids. Can't wait for part 2.
  18. Zerolitexx
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely brings more backstory to Biggs, Wedge and Jesse. Many may not like the filler stories, but it makes it more intriguing, more of a bigger, vast story, and makes you feel like this is the extra content we have all wanted to have. I really love the character development, graphics, music, and really love the WOW factors implemented... makes me fall in love all over again in a whole new but familiar way. Some new additions to the story make it more of a bigger surprise and make you want to know more. SquareEnix is notes for adding little fillers to tug at your emotions, heart and mind that make you want more and more, and this remake does it very justly!… Expand
  19. Maxentirunos
    Apr 10, 2020
    3
    I created this account just to be able to put my review. I can't believe how much people gobble giving this game 10 and 9 but you can see that the negative review are actually more prevalent in the 'useful' view of the silent majority.

    First thing first, an argument that have been made that need to be debunked right now. This game cannot be judge as a standalone game. If it could, it    I created this account just to be able to put my review. I can't believe how much people gobble giving this game 10 and 9 but you can see that the negative review are actually more prevalent in the 'useful' view of the silent majority.

    First thing first, an argument that have been made that need to be debunked right now. This game cannot be judge as a standalone game. If it could, it would be named FFXVI, episode 1, and would have received a solid 7 or even 8 from me. But it's not, his name is FF7 remake, and was marketed as a remake of FF7, a game existing for more than 20 years, that millions of people played and still have a massive community of players and modders. Giving a review while ignoring the original game and without comparison is absolutely disingenuous. Now, let's go over the review

    Graphics 9/10
    This is, without a doubt, the greatest strength of FF7RE. From the modern look of characters to the modernization of the 240p backgrounds of original FF7, the game is gorgeous. The engine and photo-realism are stunning, to the point that my only way sometime to separate actual cinematics from pre-scripted in game events was when Cloud sword and other characters weapon goes back to default. Without this detail, I wouldn't have been able to see the differences.
    More over, the facial expression of the characters give life to the emotions the original FF7 was lacking into transmitting to us. Where the original polygon had only one facial expression and the polygons of Barret had to do a pirouette with the polygons of Marlene to try to transmit the familial love between the two, a 10 seconds scene of Barret and Marlene give way more information about how soft Barret actually is. Of course the voice acting play as much but will be mentioned later in musics and ambiance.
    I can also now see how Hojo can be the actual father of Sephiroth and the kind of guy that attract beautiful women when he take a day off at Costa del Sol instead of the creepy crawly scientist that should give his father card to Vincent.
    My only negative about this is that the engine generic asset taken directly from FF15 give me once in a while a sore eye when I see them.

    Gameplay 4/10
    This is, with the story, the most divisive point concerning the remake. If this game was a standalone, I would give a 6 or 7. It's a direct follow up in the evolution of rpg combat system square have in his FF since the beginning. From turn-based, to ATB based, to going more and more toward action rpg akin to a beat them all.
    But it's not a standalone, it's a remake, was marketed as a remake, and must be judged as such. What me and most of the fans of FF7 i was talking with on the FF7.fr forum were expected was a return to the source, a modernized version of the original atb system, a tactical turn-based rpg where you heavily prepare your party to face opposition in a turned base system. Instead we got FF15 combat system moderately modified with a skin applied over. One of my friend sentence resumed very well the situation : I like FF7, FF12 13 15 and kingdom heart too. But if I want to play an action rpg, I play FF15 and KH, not FF7. I am not launching a play of FF7 for that.
    Some people will say there is a turn-based mode but it's only workable with grunts and basics enemies, not bosses, because of what I am going to describe.
    The game work on a mix between a beat them all with apparent numbers and an action rpg. You control one character at a time that are the main target of enemies. While you are doing basic actions like attacking, moving and dodging, an atb bar load letting you use actions like objects, special attacks and magic in exchange for one or two atb bars. The system seems effective and simple, enjoyable to play. But here begin the problems:
    Most ATB actions have a long build up that is constantly cut by enemies attacks, making you miss that action, from specials attacks to basics magics and items. Some of you seems to think this is a good thing, forcing you to learn enemy pattern to know when you can and cannot use these actions... I am sorry, when did I begin to play Dark soul in my FF ?
    More over, You must switch between characters in battle to make them do any other actions than the basics given above. The IA don't do these by default and there isn't any way to set that... Are you kidding me? This kind of feature exist in FF since FF12 with the gambit system, since 2006, almost 15 years, or even 2002 if you take other Square games like the original KH.
    Even worse, the concept of player character being main target id done as a way to balance the game but the IA is absolute dumb in the move and dodge part. It constantly put the characters in the way of the most harmful attacks and begin a game of trying to make them survive said attacks instead of a fight.
    Outside of fight gameplay, the outside of it is padded with useless side quests that can all be resumed by 'go found the slightly more stronger monster.'    … Expand
  20. Quitschemucke
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    First of all I want to emphasize that the game is really well staged. Music, atmosphere is just excellent. Also storylines and the whole narrative style, the characters etc. It is just a fan service game.

    At the same time, it is a game for me, which I will only play maybe one or two times and it will lie on the corner and play the original. Why ? If you killed enemies, they will stay    First of all I want to emphasize that the game is really well staged. Music, atmosphere is just excellent. Also storylines and the whole narrative style, the characters etc. It is just a fan service game.

    At the same time, it is a game for me, which I will only play maybe one or two times and it will lie on the corner and play the original. Why ?

    If you killed enemies, they will stay away. So no leveling. You can not move freely in Midgard, there are very small corners here and there where you can level myself in the game. In the game itself you can level weapons, materials, etc., but you need enemies for it, so this falls out completely, except of course in the end game.

    Every JRPG game has respawn enemies but FF7 Remake not. I play Japanese role-playing games because it is part of Japan Style that you grind there and I love to grind very much. That is also part of Final Fantasy the grind, the leveling, getting stronger etc. So after 25 years I will still play the original and for me FF7 Remake is NOT a JRPG anymore, but an action Adventur Game, but NOT an old school JRPG.

    As I said, the game is really good, unfortunately you can not give 7.5 points on Metacritic. 7.5 points because it deserves it in my eyes, even if the game really plays in a very high level atmospherically and musically, I have to say that the game only playable once or twice is not a game where you are busy with weeks like now with the original, its too bad....    … Expand
  21. ZeroJian
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    My familiar FF is back.I haven't played the original, I started the series with FF8, it's the FF, SE I'm familiar with, it's great, I like the combat system and character growth.
  22. shenlong
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever! I have the same wonder, amazement, happiness and joy like I had playing the original one back 20+ years.
  23. guilhermes
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hoje em dia poucos jogos conseguem causar a sensação que cada minuto de FFVII remake causou em mim, tudo se encaixa tão bem como se fosse uma sinfonia em que que você se deleita em cada nota, os gráficos como a narrativa avança os gráficos tudo se junta em uma das melhores experiências que eu já tive como jogos… Expand
  24. Yorjung
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Everything is top notch, bring back all the memory plus things that make FF VII become all times best final fantasy in their series.

    One downside is when game try to force you to throug the wall for avoiding loading scene.
  25. Elakah
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Exceeded all my expectations. Unbelievable. Final Fantasy VII had already given me so many amazing moments, growing up, and even as an adult. I didn’t think it was possible, but this an even more unforgettable journey.
  26. Geardroid
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    It's definitely a good starting chapter, fills in more of the characters backgrounds. Hopefully will get them sooner rather than later
  27. crazydolphin
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Parfect JRPG Parfect remake.
    This is not just "remaster", Spuare enix created New Game.
    This project will change how to remake old games.
  28. XiroInfinity
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This rating exists solely to counteract the absolute idiocy of the people rating it 0. Fanboys are the worst.
  29. Olimon660
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The real time combat is great with a turn based spirit. The story is fantastic.
  30. Nosuperman
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Really a 9.5 as no game is perfect and deserves a 10 but the remake is a masterpiece. As a huge fan of the original this is everything I hoped for and more. The people who gave it a 0 probably don't even own it.
  31. Robbio86
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Loving it. From the graphics to the gameplay and story telling is phenomenal. From a FF fan this one doesn't disappoint.
  32. Anjanette3467
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    As @Godhand1982 metacritic user already said, "if Atlus can give us Persona 5 royal and CD projekt red can deliver the witcher 3 then why can't square make a decent game anymore?"

    I would have add "Zelda: Breath of the Wild" from Nintendo as well. Why Square Enix? Why? Is it because you are not competent anymore to deliver good game or is it because you guys have become lazy and    As @Godhand1982 metacritic user already said, "if Atlus can give us Persona 5 royal and CD projekt red can deliver the witcher 3 then why can't square make a decent game anymore?"

    I would have add "Zelda: Breath of the Wild" from Nintendo as well.

    Why Square Enix? Why? Is it because you are not competent anymore to deliver good game or is it because you guys have become lazy and money is all that matter for you now?    … Expand
  33. DarkVin
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!! One of the Greatest rpg of all time and graphics is super amazing
  34. Sakata1870
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I understand the people who are frustrated over the ending I feel that given we don't know how it will play out till the next part of the remake and that every other aspect of the game is so well done I think it is a fantastic game that is fun to play.… Expand
  35. GelatoGestapo
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Combat and music are excellent. Graphics are good, but there are some noticeably crappy textures at a few points in the game. Worst part was easily the changes in the story — seeing the ghosts & Sephiroth so often was was really obnoxious, and killed a lot of the subtle storytelling elements in the original FF VII. But seeing the familiar characters from FF VII reimagined is still reallyCombat and music are excellent. Graphics are good, but there are some noticeably crappy textures at a few points in the game. Worst part was easily the changes in the story — seeing the ghosts & Sephiroth so often was was really obnoxious, and killed a lot of the subtle storytelling elements in the original FF VII. But seeing the familiar characters from FF VII reimagined is still really good — stupid time ghosts aside.… Expand
  36. Godhand1982
    Apr 10, 2020
    4
    If 5 is an average than I can only give this game a 4. As a die-hard final fantasy fan I knew I wasn't going to get the remake I really wanted, the current attention span limited generation of gamers wouldn't allow it but square..what the heck is this square? A stupid real time combat system that seems to take the very worst parts of kingdom hearts with its crap camera and bad AI, aIf 5 is an average than I can only give this game a 4. As a die-hard final fantasy fan I knew I wasn't going to get the remake I really wanted, the current attention span limited generation of gamers wouldn't allow it but square..what the heck is this square? A stupid real time combat system that seems to take the very worst parts of kingdom hearts with its crap camera and bad AI, a nonsensical story also seeming like it was vomited up by the worst of kingdom hearts., why was the story meddled with at all? Why? It makes no sense.the excuse that this is just part one of God knows how many parts is a poor one too, if Atlus can give us Persona 5 royal and CD projekt red can deliver the witcher 3 then why can't square make a decent game anymore?. Don't give into the hype people, it's hot garbage and that's coming from a lifelong final fantasy fan of 37 years of age.… Expand
  37. GiantMonkeyButt
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing!!! Everything about this game has gone past my personal expectations and has made me rethink about the term "remake". This game took everything good in the original game and used it as the skeleton for the remake, expanding on it in such creative ways, making me fall in love with characters that previously had no importance to the plot at all. It has done everythingThis game is amazing!!! Everything about this game has gone past my personal expectations and has made me rethink about the term "remake". This game took everything good in the original game and used it as the skeleton for the remake, expanding on it in such creative ways, making me fall in love with characters that previously had no importance to the plot at all. It has done everything right and even though this is just Midgard..I'm ok with that because if part 2 and 3 are on this level of quality we are in for a real treat.… Expand
  38. Orangefizz
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    Is this FF7 or world of warcraft?

    I love the story telling, character building, world development, combat, etc.

    But why am I rescuing cats? This is so dumb.
  39. Zuest
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy 7 remake? more like Final Fantasy 7 Joking Edition.
    Nobody ask for a fking alternative timeline where almost all event in the Midgar arc of the original game is changed into a KH clone.
    Also, what is this era? when a serious vibe game turn into a fkin "high school adventure with pink tone kiaa kiaa"    … Expand
  40. Ziote
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    As a fan of the original, this is a masterpiece. The music ques, the characters, the writing, the visual style... they nailed it. Not only are the remakes of the original songs phenomenal, but the new originals are truly inspired and beautiful. And then, of course... there's the gameplay.

    The gameplay is primarily focused on 3 major master crafted systems: Combat, Character Progression,    As a fan of the original, this is a masterpiece. The music ques, the characters, the writing, the visual style... they nailed it. Not only are the remakes of the original songs phenomenal, but the new originals are truly inspired and beautiful. And then, of course... there's the gameplay.

    The gameplay is primarily focused on 3 major master crafted systems: Combat, Character Progression, Mini Games. Start with easy stuff: Mini Games are a huge improvement over the original, while capturing the charm and adding diversity to gameplay. Whereas the original is infamous with the mini games, because of the controls, this remake is so smooth that the games are truly fun, with charm intact. The character progression is deeper than the original, while not scrapping the initial design. Instead, it TAKES those original systems and adds to them with complexity that fits perfectly and allows for a lot of customization and optimization. Finally, the combat: The combat is probably the best combat system in any final fantasy game ever. It has a fairly deep action game that takes place in real time, with a similar atb system (timed battle system) pulled from the original and layered on top. Succeeding at the action side, allows your ATB gauge to fill and then issue commands like an oldschool rpg and then watch those commands play out in the real time battle. It's masterfully made and exceptional.

    The negatives: 1. Fairly linear, with lots of restriction as to where you can go in an area. I think this is an intentional design to allow the PS4 to run the game very smoothly, without having to render too much. The narrow paths and lots of blocking structures allow the game to run with phenomenal graphics, without sacrificing frame rate (this is my guess). 2. Some technical issues like slow loading textures. 3. Can't use items from inventory menu (not a big deal, just odd). 4. Limit breaks reset at the end of each encounter, which means you use them significantly less and that's a shame (most battles are not long enough to allow limits to be used). 5. Side content could be improved in future games of the franchise. Basically, much of the side content acts more as "optional objectives" in a chapter, rather than proper side quests. This isn't bad, as it enriches each chapter with their inclusion, but it isn't a replacement for proper side quests.

    Neutral: Story has some interesting differences, as they have expanded significantly on the original. This will either be good, neutral, or bad for you, but I don't think it's objective. It's also arguable how much this really "changes" as opposed to how much it simply adds and expands.    … Expand
  41. Kengo19
    Apr 10, 2020
    5
    Looking at the game from someone who has played the original it has points of nostalgia. However, the gameplay itself is a bit lacking. It restricts you at points of the game and there isn't too much exploring in the game. My least favorite thing is my favorite character from the original game isn't even a playable character.
  42. Vallartaz
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This game is not a remake, I repeat, it's not a remake. It's literally Final Fantasy VII-II, the next part will be Final Fantasy VII-III. If you want to play the remake of the original game so don't buy this game.
  43. ToddTrainer
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Great remake a few problems but overall amazing game. I highly recommend this game.
  44. StillVill
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    Teenage angst, combat camera angles, antiquated rpg fetching and memories of times past.

    Final fantasy 7 the remake 2020, places players back in a world full of 1990s ideal cyberpunk musk. Your protagonist (cloud) is pretty moody and downright mean to most civilians, until (sweet country girl) Aerith warms up his GreenDay loving heart. The character development in this game is better in    Teenage angst, combat camera angles, antiquated rpg fetching and memories of times past.


    Final fantasy 7 the remake 2020, places players back in a world full of 1990s ideal cyberpunk musk. Your protagonist (cloud) is pretty moody and downright mean to most civilians, until (sweet country girl) Aerith warms up his GreenDay loving heart.

    The character development in this game is better in content than it’s decades old source, but the delivery of those scenes is either breathtaking in story quests, or lazily robotic during side quests. Whenever the player is talking to one npc as the camera shifts from person to person, takes you right out of the mood of the scenes. The story is can be delivered in blockbuster fashion, or a sci-fi channel B movies.

    The combat itself is new and adaptive to modern JRPGs with the new command system, but the camera control and angles are distinctly early 2000s, especially when in doors fighting enemies. If launched more spells at columns and walls than I care to admit. Maybe cloud just hates walls? Maybe the developers are trying to show me how good the textures are on the walls. Will you enjoy ff7 remake? Probably, but how much depends how strong your love for the original game with foggy nostalgia glasses.

    7/10, with enough time, recognition, and acknowledgement of this games short comings, I can say the follow ups to this remake will be something worth remembering, again    … Expand
  45. tifani
    Apr 10, 2020
    3
    I'd love to give this game 10/10 if only it actually was a REMAKE, as marketed! I've paid money for a REMAKE and got a reboot or something and it makes me absolutely disappointed. Hope more people will start to think critically towards this game.
  46. Friendzie
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Some people don't appreciate how much work goes into making a game with production values as high as this. No other JRPGs are capable of pulling off these kinds of visuals, much less with the scope of a game like FFVII. To remake the game with these kinds of productions values and expand on the characters and plot, I mean, it honestly couldn't all be done as one $60 game; it just couldn'tSome people don't appreciate how much work goes into making a game with production values as high as this. No other JRPGs are capable of pulling off these kinds of visuals, much less with the scope of a game like FFVII. To remake the game with these kinds of productions values and expand on the characters and plot, I mean, it honestly couldn't all be done as one $60 game; it just couldn't be financially viable for them to not split it into more than one part. I truly do not believe that this is a cash grab, in fact, I think it's always a big risk to put this much money into a JRPG. That's why major competitors like Bandai Namco have their Tales still looking like PS3 games for their last two PS4 entries. To further prove my point: Square Enix actually included two discs with my standard edition: one for game data and one as a "play" disc, because unlike the vast majority of publishers, they care about giving you the game playable on disc rather than just making you go online and download the whole thing. So no, I don't believe it's a cash grab. I believe they spent a huge amount of time and money developing this game, and that it's worth the price of a full game. What people are calling filler is the world building that I always craved in the original. I wanted to spend more time getting to know these people and locations. I usually don't like when RPGs are just an Inn, an item shop, and a weapon store, followed by another dungeon... over and over again. Spending more time in the world makes me care more about what's going on. I know that FFVII is a revered game, and many people think it's flawless, but I don't think so. I think expanding upon it helps secure its legacy as more than just nostalgia fueled fanboy fuel.… Expand
  47. Gelider
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best game of the year. I love tvOS game . Es el mejor videojuego del mundo lo recomiendo a todos . Muy fiel al -‘rugió y muchas horas de diversión
  48. Vanos
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    for a long time fan of ffvii this was a very good remake
  49. Thromon
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Truly surpasses my expectations. A true gem of a game that exceeds the original in mostly everywhere. A must play!
  50. SHADOWCRAFT
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outstanding in every aspect. This beats the original game in terms of story and character development… Expand
  51. yeflynne
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    Umm wtf lore breaking. Sephiroth is being hunted by shinra cuz theyre trying to kill the super soldiers cuz they got too strong, thas why they kill zack. Originally there are no sephiroth clones in midgar becuz it makes sense shinra would be trying to hide their experiments and killing anything sephiroth related. In this game there are sephiroth clones everywhere in midgar like they werentUmm wtf lore breaking. Sephiroth is being hunted by shinra cuz theyre trying to kill the super soldiers cuz they got too strong, thas why they kill zack. Originally there are no sephiroth clones in midgar becuz it makes sense shinra would be trying to hide their experiments and killing anything sephiroth related. In this game there are sephiroth clones everywhere in midgar like they werent trying to hide the experiments. W.T.F.

    Then even worse, the beautiful main theme of ff7 that plays when you first leave midgar and see the sun, now plays first in the bathroom at seventh heaven literally by the toilet i couldnt believe it... literally wtf are these 2 choices..    … Expand
  52. Xabino90
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Grandísimo remake !

    Jugabilidad 10/10
    Graficos 8,5/10
    Musica 10/10
    Historia 8/10
  53. JakeTavernia
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We wanted a remake of a Masterpiece and Square Enix delivered a complete trash. Even some Critics gave this garbage 60/70. I didn't want to believe that IGN gave this remake less than 9, now that I finished this trash, OMG.

    Do you remember that part in the original game where Sephiroth kills Barret then Barret resurrects just like Jesus Christ? Yes, you right, that part doesn't exist in the original game, but in this remake it does. Now imagine what other kind of atrocities were added in this remake, for example, a Kingdom Hearts Boss?    … Expand
  54. Juicyjays
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Just play the game. An absolute masterpiece. There's gonna be lots of pushback on this game simply because it isn't the "full" game but trust me - you get your money's worth here folks.
  55. Phinixdown
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    It's a shame that people still don't figure out the fact that it's an iconic title that outshone their favourite. Git gud, fellows! Final Fantasy VII is alive, more than ever! Thank you, Square Enix! This is a masterpiece.
  56. AsboXFlemzo
    Apr 10, 2020
    3
    Well it's a reboot not a remake so for false advertising it loses 1 point. Second point lost is the poor story that has replaced to original in this reboot. Third point is lost because the combat isn't as good as the old turn based formula. Oh its at 7 already. The time line ghost broke me out of the story completely so - 1. The terrible fan fik ending which destroys the plot of the gameWell it's a reboot not a remake so for false advertising it loses 1 point. Second point lost is the poor story that has replaced to original in this reboot. Third point is lost because the combat isn't as good as the old turn based formula. Oh its at 7 already. The time line ghost broke me out of the story completely so - 1. The terrible fan fik ending which destroys the plot of the game - 1 so we're at 5, the music being worse than a game made 20 years ago lol. How is that possible 4. H
    I find it hard to believe a team who has a job of making a remake of a game given 5 years could have spent time on a mission to find 3 cats, yet couldn't d finish the rest of the game. So I give it a 3 for the 3 cats that took all the time and development d t of the rest of the game.    … Expand
  57. Nitja
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!
  58. jasquare
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    FFVIIR is an amazing remake of the original. Such a fresh look and it expands Midgar story with so much content.
  59. ayoungspirit
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    It is immediately apparent that a lot of care went into remaking the game. The visuals are impressive and the character moments are well written and expertly animated. The environments are full of ingenious details, with plenty of delightful voice acting. It was a challenge in itself to structure a complete experience from the introductory sequence, and the developers achieved it.It is immediately apparent that a lot of care went into remaking the game. The visuals are impressive and the character moments are well written and expertly animated. The environments are full of ingenious details, with plenty of delightful voice acting. It was a challenge in itself to structure a complete experience from the introductory sequence, and the developers achieved it.

    However, there seems to be a noteworthy difference in direction between the original concept from Hironobu Sakaguchi, and the new vision from Tetsuya Nomura and Motomu Toriyama. The gloomy and foreboding mood has given way to a more dramatic and eager pitch reminiscent of other entries in the series. The central theme of loss is somewhat diluted amidst the everyday side content, and the convoluted changes to the main plot, while surprising, ultimately lean toward a more generic story. The gameplay elements are varied and entertaining, but also less effective at conveying the atmosphere, with a very linear pacing and emphasis on busywork.

    All in all, this is a refreshing return to the universe which provides beautiful vignettes and flavorful if less focused additions to the context. It certainly has its own charm, but it will not haunt me as much as the original. The meta-narrative implications could be notably improved by what comes in the next part, but at this point, they do not quite stand on their own. Suffice it to say that it is one of the most accomplished games from Square Enix in recent memories.    … Expand
  60. Tuxedes
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To keep it brief, this is an absolutely fantastic game. I'll break down all of the key sections I want to cover. As a disclaimer: minor spoilers ahead.

    Story:

    The pacing is great, and while it takes a little bit to fully "buy in" to this game's story (especially if you're a huge FF7 fan), it does land. I'm not the biggest fan of the 'time ghost' nonsense either, but it's not as pervasive as the reviews might suggest. What is important to note is that there are other story adjustments beyond the time ghost stuff, and some of them are actually pretty fantastic. Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie all play more involved roles, which ends up being a very welcome addition.

    Sound Design/Music:

    It's, again, fantastic. The soundtrack knocks it out of the park. If there is any gripe I have, it's that there are key moments where you're looking for the EXACT same piece that Nobuo wrote, but you end up getting some sort of remixed version of the tune. Despite that, the amount of different 'takes' on the classic songs is tremendous, and along the way, this decision becomes more and more acceptable. Great stuff.

    Characterization:

    As others have mentioned, they've done a great job of staying true to all of the characters, while adding additional material and story beats that doesn't take away too much from the iconic team you remember.

    Combat/Gameplay:

    Your mileage may vary, but I really enjoy this as well. It's not as 'press X to win' as other games of similar genres that I've encountered. The materia system is incorporated in a pretty clever way, as is the 'ATB' system. While it's not ultra-complex, it does take a bit to wrap your head around everything: utilizing abilities frequently, leveraging the strengths of your party members, issuing commands, and the different modes your characters can take on. I have to say they did a great job on this all in all, but as a deviation from the original turn-based combat system that FF7 had, I'm anticipating a mixed response to it. I ultimately think the choice to overhaul the combat was a very, very wise one.

    In conclusion:

    It's a fantastic game. I really think it's worth the time of day if you enjoyed the original and, in particular, enjoyed the early game Midgar stuff in Disc 1. While it won't hit you immediately, Midgar's character really, really shines through. The setpieces and characterization are phenomenal, and I honestly had a LOT of fun. Gripes include: took me a bit to enjoy the world and combat system, this section of the story only covers the Midgar part of the game, and some time-ghost shenanigans add an awkward addition to parts of the story. That said, it's a fully-fleshed out game in its own right, and there is a LOT of awkward, lovable Cloud to go around. I love this game.    … Expand
  61. Pimchaos
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome people are giving it bad reviews because they think square should have labeled it as Something other than a remake.
    My opinion is that it is more like a reboot due to the many changes.
    The game is still an awesome game by far better than any other JRPG of the last decade. Graphics, gameplay, even story is a 10
  62. Vddr131
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Incredible graphics, battle system, story and music. Graphically some of texture issues - which are far few in between - are unfortunate, but one has to sympathize and ultimately praise Square for its sheer ambition, the investment in man power to deliver the absurd levels of graphical detail, (that also runs on an OG PS4 no less) and the fact that ultimately, 99% of the time, this game isIncredible graphics, battle system, story and music. Graphically some of texture issues - which are far few in between - are unfortunate, but one has to sympathize and ultimately praise Square for its sheer ambition, the investment in man power to deliver the absurd levels of graphical detail, (that also runs on an OG PS4 no less) and the fact that ultimately, 99% of the time, this game is visually one of the greatest achievements in video game history. The vocal minority will rip on the ending, (which is understandable and everyone will have an opinion) but for the rest playing through this is pure video game bliss.… Expand
  63. Shawnlart
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Im not a crazy fan of ff franchise ..in fact I havent played any of em. After spending few hours playing this game...wow...just wow... its got pretty much everything I value in games. Good story...beautifully portrayed world, dynamic characters, etc so many things to list. What i loved the most about this game was the battle system... not a typical jrpg turn based battle.. but feels muchIm not a crazy fan of ff franchise ..in fact I havent played any of em. After spending few hours playing this game...wow...just wow... its got pretty much everything I value in games. Good story...beautifully portrayed world, dynamic characters, etc so many things to list. What i loved the most about this game was the battle system... not a typical jrpg turn based battle.. but feels much dynamic! I cant recommend more..just play.. u wont regret it… Expand
  64. Kedanza
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Almost Perfect Remake!

    The Ending may be a bit disappointing and different as some expected but the rest is really great.

    Do your thing Square! After this Game i can't wait to see how the next Game will be like!
  65. Redaia
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrivel, e digo isso sendo que joguei mais de 200 horas o jogo original. Mecânica de combate que junta inovação e a tradição do jogo classico, trilhas sonoras bem alocadas ( algumas versões conseguem até superar a trilha original, nem todas obviamente ) e um ótimo aprofundamento de personagens classicos. Pros mais puristas talvez tenha algumas questões controversas no enredo, porémJogo incrivel, e digo isso sendo que joguei mais de 200 horas o jogo original. Mecânica de combate que junta inovação e a tradição do jogo classico, trilhas sonoras bem alocadas ( algumas versões conseguem até superar a trilha original, nem todas obviamente ) e um ótimo aprofundamento de personagens classicos. Pros mais puristas talvez tenha algumas questões controversas no enredo, porém não deixa a desejar em nenhum outro aspecto.… Expand
  66. PegLoza
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    The crazy part about this remake is people are praising the game saying that it's a damn near perfect recreation of the original. I just don't get it, I just completed the game yesterday and I was VERY disappointed. They changed so damn much of the story.
  67. DaddyNate85
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Its everything I could have wanted and more. The fighting is fun and even wish it had a difficulty level higher than normal but that could come at a later date. But the writing is so on point and am loving the character developments!
  68. Cwarner
    Apr 10, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I fell like i should have seen this coming. For the first hour or so, i was sold. If i put it down after two hours in, i'd have rated it a 10.

    The story just derails so quickly. I don't know exactly when it happened or at what point, but i just realized i was bored to death. After the first mako reactor blows up, its like a completely different game. A little added content is always appreciated, always helps flesh the story out, but this game quickly hits the point where it loses sight of the original story completely and ends up going down mindlessly boring tangents.

    Then, at one point, it hit me and i remembered having read something a while back about how Square Enix planned on putting this out in episodes. Suddenly, it all made sense; all the mindless padding, the drawn out cutscenes, needless dialogue and slow animations. They have done literally everything they can to draw this installment out while adding nothing of real substance to the experience. It's all just to pad the little bit of plot they chopped out so they can extend it into a long, grueling cash in.

    The worst part is, i could have probably stomached it, maybe, if they intended to make it a two part deal, but now I'm hearing three episodes? four? FIVE? At $60 a whack! Not only is this practice a horrific trend in the industry, costly for the average gamer, but it also completely drains the overall experience of enjoyment. Nothing like playing through a fifth of the story and waiting four months to a year for the next chapter to come out to help you lose interest entirely.

    If you're going to prey on my nostalgia, at least do it right.

    I have a feeling this one will be on sale quick, so maybe just wait until then. Better yet, wait a year or so until the 'Complete Edition' comes out, and at least then you'll get the whole game and only get stung for full price once, not to mention pick up all the overpriced dlc they no doubt have planned for this title.    … Expand
  69. anfil18
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Nostalgico 100%100. Banda sonora espectacular. Jugabilidad buena (tipo FFXV), aveces le falta movimiento y hay problemas de camara. Aunque segun avanzas vas cogiendo mas movilidad ala hora de luchar. Graficos flojea se nota borrosidad a 1080p, a “4k” no lo e jugado Quien aya jugado al original..! MUST HAVE
  70. BizA7X
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    Remake is such a disappointment, starting from graphics where some of the areas looked awesome and other had texture copied from original ff7. Game is so linear, bestiary nearly empty, no true classic mode for players that don’t like action RPG. Terribly mixed music that don’t fit game whatsoever, quests similar to one you can experience in any mmorpg. On plus definitely main characterRemake is such a disappointment, starting from graphics where some of the areas looked awesome and other had texture copied from original ff7. Game is so linear, bestiary nearly empty, no true classic mode for players that don’t like action RPG. Terribly mixed music that don’t fit game whatsoever, quests similar to one you can experience in any mmorpg. On plus definitely main character design and great voice acting and that’s all really. Changes made to main story should force SE to change name from remake to profanation.… Expand
  71. Syl20
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    There's Sooooo many different ways they could've screwd this up and I'm glad they didn't!

    They sure dared changing it a lot while still keeping the original essence, nostalgia remains while feeling an undeniable refresh! The dynamic combat is a blast! It steers far from the original ATB but after a couple of encounters, you get the hang of it! I tought Capcom were doing great with    There's Sooooo many different ways they could've screwd this up and I'm glad they didn't!

    They sure dared changing it a lot while still keeping the original essence, nostalgia remains while feeling an undeniable refresh!
    The dynamic combat is a blast!
    It steers far from the original ATB but after a couple of encounters, you get the hang of it!

    I tought Capcom were doing great with their RE remakes but to be honest, square just took the crown!
    Hail to the new Remake king!    … Expand
  72. Dernus
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible game, FF7 was by far the most important game of my childhood... seeing these scenes I've seen hundreds of times before but rendered at such high fidelity is mind blowing. I love how much more fleshed out everything is. Like Biggs Wedge and Jessie are a **** ton better now, I know some people for whatever reason aren't liking the additions to the story but for meAbsolutely incredible game, FF7 was by far the most important game of my childhood... seeing these scenes I've seen hundreds of times before but rendered at such high fidelity is mind blowing. I love how much more fleshed out everything is. Like Biggs Wedge and Jessie are a **** ton better now, I know some people for whatever reason aren't liking the additions to the story but for me it's like opening a new gift every time I see new story beats. I've played the original to death and can always go back to it for that experience, Midgar was always my favorite part of the game so getting such a detailed look at it has been such a treat.

    I cannot wait for the next installment, I know I will be replaying this game to death in the interim.    … Expand
  73. windwarden
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this is not the final fantasy my brain remembers but the final Fantasy my heart always knows it to be
  74. BigLogDog
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SE hasn't made a good FF game since X. This series is completely ruined. This will be the last Square product I purchase.… Expand
  75. Shiroji
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A true Master Class in video games 10/10 and imo GOTY

    Mark my words once this entire retelling of FF7 is done it will go down as one of the best games ever made. Congrats Square Enix you have done it again!
  76. QuantumGoats
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    This game is an absolute wonder to play from seasoned vetrans to new comers to the series. Square have done an amazing job reworking the ATB system to make the combat some much more exciting minute by minute while also retaining the stratigic feel of the original.

    The story follows the original while fleshing out the characters significanlty, however during my time playing i did feel    This game is an absolute wonder to play from seasoned vetrans to new comers to the series. Square have done an amazing job reworking the ATB system to make the combat some much more exciting minute by minute while also retaining the stratigic feel of the original.

    The story follows the original while fleshing out the characters significanlty, however during my time playing i did feel that some of the side quest particularlly tedious and there is some noticable padding compared to the original.

    overall the game is extremely well polished and i will be looking forward to the parts to come.    … Expand
  77. Mystogan2
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Im speechless if your fan you will love it , the cutscenes are amazing , the voice acting is great, wow wow , a must buy !!!! The combat hella fun !!! Done And done go buy it now
  78. adamrjp
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Once the initial nostalgia wears off you’re left with a very linear, very repetitive and dull grind to an unsatisfying conclusion. I thought the first mission included in the demo is the only real major highlight of the game before it descends into a boring slog of fetch quests and endless battles against the same enemies. The odd shout outs to the old game are nice but others are horribly misplaced and you see the same mechanic being applied to a different area. It feels like they rushed the end of this game too. The Shinra building section is one of the most boring bits of a game I’ve ever played and the fact that Red isn’t a playable character (the game gives a text box reason for this) proves that they ran out of time.
    Overall very disappointing. I got the game a week early and have already flogged it after finishing it. No way I could put myself through it all again.    … Expand
  79. AlexDivaX
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Me ha gustado muchísimo, es bastante disfrutable y su dificultad es muy buena
  80. KyoRobbie
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    o jogo está incrivel ! , merece uma correçao em alguns pontos dos cenarios ! , mais n estraga a experiencia !
  81. crazydogstamp
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely Final Fantasy.
    This isn't Imitation of recently AAA.
    This game has re-established its identity as JRPG without losing the original charm.
    There is no doubt that best final fantasy for original fans.
    And for newcomer, Best final fantasy in the last decade.
  82. PaBost
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I can't believe how they arrogantly lied and changed the story in this remake. I will ask for a refund because this game is not a remake of Final Fantasy VII as they advertised it to be.
  83. Renekar
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    If you are a fan of the original then this game will get you excited. If you are new to the game/series then you will have a blast. Awesome action/rpg's either way. I'm having a blast playing it. GG square-enix. Keep pumping them out
  84. VladlenAnco
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Thank you for this game! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Square Enix...#LoveYou3000
  85. Wasabipeanut
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The review bombs are annoying. This is a fantastic remake that is getting game of the year and no Moutian few **** boi is going to be able to get COD remakes or Fortnite trash to come close to the grandiose remake that is ff7. Worth the wait, worth the price, they mailed everything they intended to do.
  86. gaminggod
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I received my copy early I’m about 21/22hours into the game on normal difficulty, I haven’t been rushing it either I’ve been doing most of the missions and side quests. I have to say it’s phenomenal. The combat system is amazing! The story music, voice acting is unreal. The graphics, character development and world building is on another level! My only complaint so far is that there areI received my copy early I’m about 21/22hours into the game on normal difficulty, I haven’t been rushing it either I’ve been doing most of the missions and side quests. I have to say it’s phenomenal. The combat system is amazing! The story music, voice acting is unreal. The graphics, character development and world building is on another level! My only complaint so far is that there are some filler like side quest missions, and sometimes the pacing is off between missions. Other than that the game is incredible. It’s easily the best JRPG that I’ve played. And one of the best games I’ve played. I have played the original game, and I can truly say this lives up to the hype! Get it you won’t be disappointed don’t listen to the haters. I’d recommend it for any old ff7 fans as well as new players. It’s not a perfect game but no game is. But I would say it’s in my top 5 best games of all time! … Expand
  87. OwtDaft
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    + This is the best new game I have played in years.
    + If your open to changes then the game is fresh by striking a good balance between new and old.
    + The action in this game is mind blowing and there is loads of bosses that are mind blowing. + There is only 3 chapters (sort of 4) where your doing side quests and they are voice acted. + Graphics are great though some blurry textures    + This is the best new game I have played in years.
    + If your open to changes then the game is fresh by striking a good balance between new and old.
    + The action in this game is mind blowing and there is loads of bosses that are mind blowing.
    + There is only 3 chapters (sort of 4) where your doing side quests and they are voice acted.
    + Graphics are great though some blurry textures here and there. Overall it's stunning.
    + Animation is fantastic and there is so many story cut scenes that look great.
    + Certain big moments have much more emotional impact than the PS1.
    + Maybe the best action combat in an JRPG to date.
    + I'd love to see the OST for this game as there is so many different great songs in this game.
    - There are times where it feels unfair when your spells keep getting interrupted.
    = If your unhappy that it isn't turn based, well I hate to break it to you but the only mainline FF games to be turn based are 1, 2, 3 and 10. If your still unhappy that the remake isn't the exact same game as the original but prettier, well the remake doesn't replace the original and both are worth replaying multiple times in the future, more so because of the differences.    … Expand
  88. Akagami_oden
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Un juego de final fantasy que es muy superior a los últimos títulos que ha sacado últimamente square Enix, a pesar de sus fallos como su excesivo pasillo y ciertas texturas ...en lo demás es un juego sobresaliente que en ocasiones roza la excelencia y que a los que en su tiempo disfrutamos del original, con este nuevo título volvemos a la niñez y a sumergirnos en un viaje de fantasia. UnaUn juego de final fantasy que es muy superior a los últimos títulos que ha sacado últimamente square Enix, a pesar de sus fallos como su excesivo pasillo y ciertas texturas ...en lo demás es un juego sobresaliente que en ocasiones roza la excelencia y que a los que en su tiempo disfrutamos del original, con este nuevo título volvemos a la niñez y a sumergirnos en un viaje de fantasia. Una nota que valora el esfuerzo y cariño que esta vez sí ha puesto el equipo de desarrollo… Expand
  89. KOROEGG
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I thought it was a turnbased RPG at first (it isn't) but then I played thinking I wasn't going to enjoy it. Then I played and realized that it was a different type of RPG because I'm stupid
  90. leonsnow
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, the story is different from original, lets wait for part 2 s2

    try for yourself, you wont regret!!
  91. Hesry
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Better than the original! Battles, summons, characters, everything. Can't wait to continue the story!
  92. DavijoMan
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic experience from beginning to end. The original is my favourite game of all time and this is without a doubt the best Final Fantasy title since Final Fantasy X!

    The ending got a little bit crazy and meta, but given how great the rest of the game was I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that they will continue to do a great job moving on to Part 2 whenever    Absolutely fantastic experience from beginning to end. The original is my favourite game of all time and this is without a doubt the best Final Fantasy title since Final Fantasy X!

    The ending got a little bit crazy and meta, but given how great the rest of the game was I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that they will continue to do a great job moving on to Part 2 whenever that releases!    … Expand
  93. Mikireq
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Me lo acabo de pasar. Emotivo, grande y divertido. Gráficamente expectacular, alguna textura flojea y algunos personajes de mas ciudades no están al nivel enfermizo de los protagonistas pero para mi no ensombrecen el nivel artístico general. Midgar está viva. Hacía años que un juego no me absorbía tanto
  94. notoriousthanas
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Builds off what the original game achieved while adding its own twist. Phenomenal gameplay and music. The voice acting is on point as well. Everything about this first part of the remake trilogy is on point. The added content to flesh out Midgar works so well. One of the best games I have played in a long time.
  95. Kgrs530
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Lives up to the hype! Great game that brings back great memories. Controls are great, outstanding graphics and voice is acting hits the mark.
  96. Fremen
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I played FF7 2 years ago to learn why FF7 fan fangasm over this game and like an emo like Cloud. I expected it to be nothing more than an overrated game for an overrated franchise.
    Final Fantasy 7 not only meet my high expectations but it excels it. FF7 Cloud is also not emo.
    FF7 is right now my favorite game and Cloud became my favorite character in fiction. His It compelled me to    I played FF7 2 years ago to learn why FF7 fan fangasm over this game and like an emo like Cloud. I expected it to be nothing more than an overrated game for an overrated franchise.
    Final Fantasy 7 not only meet my high expectations but it excels it. FF7 Cloud is also not emo.
    FF7 is right now my favorite game and Cloud became my favorite character in fiction. His It compelled me to play the rest of the FF franchise.

    I came to the remake hoping to re experience FF7 with improve graphics and gameplay. Nomura promised it will be a faithful remake that will give us the real Cloud Strife not the emo the compilation gave us. All of the trailers and ad point to this. The japanese trailers that homages the game's influence tell us it will be faithful. That is what Square promised us.

    This is not Final Fantasy VII.

    This is another one of Nomura's asspulls. If you like it, fine. But Nomura told us it was going to be a faithful remake and so did the ads. Square Enix lied to the FF7 community.
    Defending this is absolutely unacceptable. Exploiting and deceiving your loyal fanbase is unacceptable.
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  97. Sofispar
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing jrpg with great battle system combining action with commands and great story
  98. Leinad
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    If you're a true old fan of this game you will love it no matter what. That being said buy it buy it now lol
  99. Ahmy
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    If you are going to play this game just to compare every hour of play with its original counter part then I am sorry, but you are playing the game to torment yourself and dislike the game.
    To me final fantasy 7 remake or reimagine is a new game and I don't really care if its faithful to the original game or not, I actually liked it for what it offered, a new gameplay characters    If you are going to play this game just to compare every hour of play with its original counter part then I am sorry, but you are playing the game to torment yourself and dislike the game.
    To me final fantasy 7 remake or reimagine is a new game and I don't really care if its faithful to the original game or not, I actually liked it for what it offered, a new gameplay characters character-building plot-building and new contents.
    I find it annoying that some people compare this game a ps1 and ignore the whole thing about the game and pick on the decision to change things from the plot and what is related to that, why don't you compare this game as a new game to other rpg games? final fantasy 7 remake did a lot of good things that none of them were done in other current rpg series, you can clearly see how is the future of action rpg (or even classic if you take the ff classic mode) is so bright.
    If you like final fantasy 7 for its characters and want to dive into a new journey with them, you will love this, and if you are new to the game I can't see a valid reason that you won't enjoy this game.    … Expand
  100. wuzup4jc
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly can't believe anyone has given this less than a 9. If I knew nothing about the previous game and rated it based off a lack of nostalgia is give it a 9. If you are a fantasy nut like me it's an easy 10. Fighting is fun if a little bit of a learning curve. Story is amazing and sooooi fleshed out. I can understand that some people might be upset about where it ends but it's they did such a great job of fleshing out an already amazing storyline… Expand
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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