Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. VirginBoi
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    Really great game! Both nice story, awesome boss battles and all characters with their own personality. You can tell they put a lot of work into this and I cant wait for part two! And the animation! Soo cool and Beautiful, the skin has structure during cut scenes!! Defenetly worth the money. I bought it in the Playstation Store but I Kinda want to buy it again just to have the game in irl.
  2. Strawberryma
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    This game brought me back into gaming after a 10 years break, previously, other games just did not grab me and I couldn’t get past the first few hrs . Battle system is a treat and only gets better on hard mode and it’s great to see FF7 characters in HD, looking forward to future releases.
  3. Kaioh
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Perfect remake of a classic. There's literally no flaws.
    10/10 music, story, characters, graphics, length and pacing are on point. Perfect conclusion. I just really hope they won't fail the 2nd part.
  4. Jahazielmr
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 and Metal gear solid are my favorite games ever. I was very excited about the Remake of one of my favorite Games. I have to say, they did it. Thanks Square Enix, you did a fantastic Job with this Game. It's from here and now my favorite PS4 Game, The gameplay is amazing, you really want to be fighting all the time, the battle system mechanics are perfect. The rhythm isFinal Fantasy 7 and Metal gear solid are my favorite games ever. I was very excited about the Remake of one of my favorite Games. I have to say, they did it. Thanks Square Enix, you did a fantastic Job with this Game. It's from here and now my favorite PS4 Game, The gameplay is amazing, you really want to be fighting all the time, the battle system mechanics are perfect. The rhythm is handled perfectly, I never felt boring around the 50 hours that I spent completing story, battle missions, secondary missions, etc.

    It's so funny and enjoyable that I felt the 50 hours were pretty short.

    I only have one complain about this game, it's about performance in some specific moments and some textures that are not rendered properly. But trust me that will not affect your game experience.

    Also, it's important to know, that this game, it's a remake but is not a remake at the same time. It's a remake because makes me feel the same way I felt playing the original. On the other hand, is a new adventure that preserves the legacy of the original but make some changes that invite us into a new unknown journey.

    I can't wait to play ff7 part 2 and see how everything will continue. If you are a new player, I will recommend you to play the original game first, because you will not understand this game at all, seems like it's made for people who played the original first. This game is clearly a sequel.

    Thanks, Square Enix, I'm enjoying this game as never before, I'm so excited about future. I will get platinum trophy that's for sure.    … Expand
  5. Ryosuke
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Like many this game represent a large sum of my childhood, my expectation for this game was insurmountable but was met in surprise different ways the combat system was like a resharpen model of FF15 much more rewarding and clean, combat doesn't feel dull the story follows the over the premise of the originals with a deeper focus on character building and twist. This game feels bothLike many this game represent a large sum of my childhood, my expectation for this game was insurmountable but was met in surprise different ways the combat system was like a resharpen model of FF15 much more rewarding and clean, combat doesn't feel dull the story follows the over the premise of the originals with a deeper focus on character building and twist. This game feels both extremely near and familiar while still feeling completely new and unexpected the music score is on point and makes the player feel so engage with the world. With that, the negative was the pacing toward the later half of the game felt like the build-up it was winding up was leading toward the end in a lot of scenarios so made the game hard to grasp when it was going to wrap up but I guess might not be a con for some to keep that element a surprise. The game great attention to detail and placement incited my curiosity to explore and actually want to do side quest and tedious errands.… Expand
  6. Daimoz
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Awesome game ,i really enjoy it ,awesome entry in FF games ,looking forward for part 2!
  7. Alextri19999
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    The best game that I play in my entire life is a master piece of the PS4 exclusives
  8. ryunmi
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    Never played the original game, but this remake absolutely awesome. The combat system is perfect, animations are great, but I feel like the story was a bit complicated and gave me a kingdom hearts vibe. Overall, I enjoy the game, on my way of second playthrough for platinum. TEAM TIFA YEAAHHH!!
  9. Eienmatt
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Wow. I cannot get over how incredible this version of ff7 is. Hands down one of my favorite FFS. From the graphical upgrades, to the improvements to combat, to the stronger more digestible narrative, everything about this game oozes polish. If you are an rpg fan or a FF fan, I cannot stress enough that you need this game. Congratulations square, you nailed it!
  10. diLesnock
    Oct 2, 2020
    7
    The good:
    -One of the best battle systems in the series;
    -Outstanding soundtrack as expected from any FF; -Well implemented RPG elements that allows for a wide variety of strategic approaches. The bad: -Lots of filler dragging areas (the main story of the remake takes around 30 hours which represents only around 8 hours of the original game). -slow paced story with boring    The good:
    -One of the best battle systems in the series;
    -Outstanding soundtrack as expected from any FF;
    -Well implemented RPG elements that allows for a wide variety of strategic approaches.

    The bad:
    -Lots of filler dragging areas (the main story of the remake takes around 30 hours which represents only around 8 hours of the original game).
    -slow paced story with boring dialogues;
    -dull side quests;
    -some major graphic issues.    … Expand
  11. ARTHASLACRIMOSA
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    It's exciting to see the rebirth of an old game that has been loved for many years. The new FF7 is really great! Unparalleled picture quality and exquisite motion capture.
    More importantly, Square's battle system has accumulated many years of experience. ATB's combat system has evolved with multiple generations of Final Fantasy series, and it shines in FF7REMAKE. It's so cool to play Hard Mode!
  12. sandrom
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Wow! Incredible! Finally a good ff again! Can’t wait for the next part! Please make it as good as this one!
  13. MGS_WayOfHonour
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    About bloody time :)
    Genuinely epic, awesome gameplay (which wasn't why I even bought this game), and a brilliant story.
  14. BigkingD
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I played for long time, the story telling, the graphics, character design and development, the only downside is it's not complete yet and I have to wait for each part 2 or 3 years to come.
  15. Earldunk
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Wow finished the game a a while ago, went in without watching any game play vids or reviews, was very impressed I liked the combat system it just worked very well. Graphics were well presented I played on a base ps4, one thing I did though was switch off the HDR it looked a bit off on some textures like the hair making it look a bit fluffy.
    The game play was also good from weapon upgrades    Wow finished the game a a while ago, went in without watching any game play vids or reviews, was very impressed I liked the combat system it just worked very well. Graphics were well presented I played on a base ps4, one thing I did though was switch off the HDR it looked a bit off on some textures like the hair making it look a bit fluffy.
    The game play was also good from weapon upgrades to the combat. The story was different from the orignal in some aspects but I'm glad they changed it up. Not gonna spoil any thing but the last few levels were kind of epic and is what I have been missing from a few games this generation. Definitely worth your attention so all I can say is go and buy it now.    … Expand
  16. DespairZz
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    Brilliant remake of legendary game.

    + Great mortal system
    + Wonderful plot
    + Best characters
    + Interesting hard mode

    - Just a part of story
    - Low graphic setting
    - Sometimes story may have some filler moments. Even full chapters sometimes

    I will await of continuous with pleasure. Totally recommended!
  17. Joenightwalker
    Sep 26, 2020
    0
    False marketed as a remake when it is in fact a reimagining that changes almost everything for worst and is almost as messy as the work that have been done on the Kingdom Hearts franchise. They may ruin FF7 legacy with the next parts.
  18. Dpjohnston1983
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    When you played ff7 long ago and imagined what the characters would look like in your mind. This is what the remake does well this is exactly what I pictured they would look like the game is amazing while not Perfect. By the end you will. It be able to wait for the next part.
  19. laurent22
    Sep 24, 2020
    1
    Was expecting a complete game and quite a disappointment to see we'll have to wait many years for the complete story. What's left is a very linear game, pretty much just a film with a few interactive sequences in between. Sadly the best part in the original FF7 is after Midgar but that's for another time.
  20. ArshiaGam1ng
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    God damn this game was one big chunky beefy juicy boy and i thoroughly enjoyed platinuming it to squeeze it dry , took me 80 hours. Definitely worth the price , the graphics are some of the best this generation, the combat while janky in air is the perfect mix of old and new and very satisfying to engage in , the music is excellent with remixes of old songs that feel like a blessing toGod damn this game was one big chunky beefy juicy boy and i thoroughly enjoyed platinuming it to squeeze it dry , took me 80 hours. Definitely worth the price , the graphics are some of the best this generation, the combat while janky in air is the perfect mix of old and new and very satisfying to engage in , the music is excellent with remixes of old songs that feel like a blessing to your ears and the story...is fun to play through and watch unfold but a litte drawn out in some places and sephiroth is a little too involved for new players to feel anything about him . The voice acting can be a little awkward at places but there isn't any MAJOR problems with this game , give it a shot if you dont straight up hate jrpgs, i enjoyed it enough to platinum it… Expand
  21. Phia
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    I love this game, I was skeptical at first like others if they could recapture the charm and emotion of the original game so many years later but they absolutely did. So far I love this version over the original as the characters are even more lovable than before yet true to their personalities and the world is stunning. The combat in the original Final Fantasy VII was my favourite in theI love this game, I was skeptical at first like others if they could recapture the charm and emotion of the original game so many years later but they absolutely did. So far I love this version over the original as the characters are even more lovable than before yet true to their personalities and the world is stunning. The combat in the original Final Fantasy VII was my favourite in the franchise and the Final Fantasy VII Remake is even better in my opinion. I look forward to spending much more time in the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake and with all the characters original and new. I am so happy to play Final Fantasy VII Remake and fall in love with Final Fantasy VII all over again.… Expand
  22. Naedeslus
    Sep 22, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    Terrific graphics, most of the time.
    Incredible OST with great voice acting. Some of Square Enix’s best work. Great gameplay that combines elements of both ATB and action combat, yet with a classic mode for those that just can’t or don’t like action combat. A great retelling of the Midgar arc with great character development. 20+ hours for the main story. New game + and hard    Pros:
    Terrific graphics, most of the time.
    Incredible OST with great voice acting. Some of Square Enix’s best work.
    Great gameplay that combines elements of both ATB and action combat, yet with a classic mode for those that just can’t or don’t like action combat.
    A great retelling of the Midgar arc with great character development.
    20+ hours for the main story.
    New game + and hard mode unlocks. Gives replayability.

    Cons:
    Some graphical glitches and camera can be a pain in close quarters.
    Some of the plot twists will feel out of place and a very controversial ending.
    Most of the side quests feel like filler.
    Some pacing and padding issues. Not too bad but some of the dungeons go on longer then they should.

    FYI:
    The game feels more like a reboot rather than a remake. This is not a 1:1 retelling of Final Fantasy VII.
    This is the first part of a multi-game series. It only covers Midgar. Square Enix has no idea how long this series will go on for and how long it’ll be until part 2 comes out.
    Might not be for purists of the original. Keep that in mind.

    Do I recommend Final Fantasy VII Remake?

    Yes. Unless you’re a purist because some of the changes will irritate you. Regardless, if you’re a fan of FFVII and open to some changes, or never played it before but like action RPG’s, I fully recommend this game. There are some technical issues with low-quality textures, probably a glitch. Some of the NPC’s look a bit bland as well. The gameplay is very good, arguably their best combat system in years. The music is fantastic and while the story does take a few unexpected twists and turns and not all the new plot twists are as great as the original’s story, we’ll have to see how these new threads resolve themselves.    … Expand
  23. SebbyPlaysMusic
    Sep 21, 2020
    7
    As one of the many people who would consider Final Fantasy VII to be the fondest video game of their childhood, I had to sit with this remake for a while to figure out how I really feel about it, as I've had some very strong mixed feelings.

    To stay organized and to-the-point, I'm going to focus on pros and cons, as they are very often closely related. Biggest improvements: - The    As one of the many people who would consider Final Fantasy VII to be the fondest video game of their childhood, I had to sit with this remake for a while to figure out how I really feel about it, as I've had some very strong mixed feelings.

    To stay organized and to-the-point, I'm going to focus on pros and cons, as they are very often closely related.

    Biggest improvements:
    - The battle system is easily an improvement from the original. Individualized abilities gives every character a different advantage (though Aerith's power attack is absolutely pointless). Some materia are much more useful than they originally were. The new leveling system for weapons makes old weapons stay relevant. Overall, the progression of experience / difficulty is totally appropriate, but of course that's easier to do when limiting the experience to just Midgar rather than the whole original game.

    However...
    Pro / Con:
    - Instead of random battles, creatures are given real-world contexts that make them truly inhabit the world. Towns are filled with people, and minor characters are further established in ways they never originally were; I'd complain about Johnny if I didn't have more time with Jesse...
    A couple added characters did throw me off; Chadley seems to fit the aesthetic of a post-FFX character, while eventually adding another story element that you would think would be more central to the plot.
    - Side quests, though necessary, can be a little bit redundant. While that alone isn't a deal-breaker, there're way too many scenarios where you're forced to walk slowly when there isn't really anything happening, which is fine on the first playthrough, but you're going to get really sick of it before finishing hard mode.
    - Though the environments are so much more what they should be, some textures did appear to come from PS3-era development, particularly the slum areas. (we get it! it's supposed to look crummy!)
    - Voice acting is 99% on-point, both overall tone and delivery; However, a good amount of added dialogue scenarios can seem kind of forced. Which leads to what is easily the greatest factor to the quality of this game:

    The Writing.
    (The major con)

    Playing through this, I can't even explain how good most of the chapters were in terms of hitting home with emotionally pertinent moments from the original game. I was actually really feeling the train station flashback with Ifalna in a way I never did.

    If it delivers on the goods, then what's the issue? Am I just being nitpicky because there're additions to the story?
    No. Not even remotely. I'm positive multiple additions to this game will forever remain canonical to the original experience as choices originally intended by the writers.

    But there's one singular element that legitimately ruined the game as a whole, and honestly, it's just not going to come with a spoiler warning because it's completely irrelevant to anything else that's a legitimate story device in the game; They actualized destiny with an entity that solely exists to fill gaps in writing that didn't exist because the original story didn't need holes plugged; They cheapened human motive.

    If you know the original story, you know challenging destiny was never mentioned once in the entire texts, and it should be really obvious as to why if you actually appreciated it, which would be because these people are driven by their own will; The people involved are driven to continue because of complex situations affecting their deepest desires snowballing into a scenario where the fate of all life on the planet is clearly in the hands of the main characters through inevitability. Do you realize how much gets taken away from that when the outcome of these events rests on imposing forces that have no discernable sense of reasoning? When it's stated plainly and given actualization through visual spectacle?

    If there's any phrase that comes to mind when I think about the future of this series, it's "Winter is Coming." Comparing this to what the Game of Thrones show turned into seems inevitable.
    The first season was fairly accurate to the quality of the book, but then writers just kept making decisions like "wouldn't this be cool? and it'd give our special effects people something to work on" when it's really just undoing a wonderfully complex weave of story just to feed someone else's momentary inspiration that belongs on a totally different project.

    Please, Square Enix, please don't mess this up. Considering how minor every other issue is, you could've had an actual perfect remake if you just trusted the source material more.

    Literally the entire last boss fight, I was saying out loud "This doesn't make any sense. Why am I even here?" That's such a jarring difference from literally crying a few chapters earlier.

    Overall... Definitely check this game out. But be ready to have the quality drop significantly by the end if good story-telling is what you care about.    … Expand
  24. ayorians
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    I have never played an adventure RPG that kept me so hooked, its turn-based combat system is innovative.
  25. Rstiles7
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Let me start off by sayin that I have never played Final Fantasy VII and know practically nothing about it either. This review is coming from the perspective of someone who is completely new to this game's world and characters, so I cannot say anything for the original game. But what I can say is that the remake is truly a fantastic game.

    The aspect of this game I enjoyed the most was    Let me start off by sayin that I have never played Final Fantasy VII and know practically nothing about it either. This review is coming from the perspective of someone who is completely new to this game's world and characters, so I cannot say anything for the original game. But what I can say is that the remake is truly a fantastic game.

    The aspect of this game I enjoyed the most was the combat, and man was it awesome. The game gives you four different characters to control, all of which not only are fun to play as but also feel completely different from each other. Also, switching between characters during combat is not only seamless but helps to add another layer of strategy to the battles. In terms of the boss battles, there is a huge variety with some being a great challenge and others providing a wonderful spectacle. I won't name any bosses to avoid spoilers, but just know that some of the endgame bosses are truly exhilarating. Finally, the wide variety of special moves and spells the characters could pull off was a great way to mix things up, as certain enemies encouraged the use of these in very strategic ways. All and all, the combat in this game is simply excellent.

    Now I will discuss the story, which is the area of the game I will have to be the most critical. I definitely don't think the story is bad but it's not good either, it's just ok. Most of what occurred felt pretty predictable, and when it wasn't predictable it made very little sense in all the wrong ways. That's not to say it doesn't have its great moments (Chapter 9 was an absolute banger), but they just felt too uncommon. However, I can say that I did like this game's main characters, as they were all likeable and had a strong purpose for being involved in the action. The side characters are a lot weaker, but this game definitely nails the most important ones. To address this game's ending, I don't want to spoil anything, but I am going to say that the everything that happens within it is poorly explained and makes no sense. I don't know what it means for the story of the next game, but I can say that right now it feels rather incoherent. Overall, not a bad story, but far from being one of the best stories I've seen in a JRPG.

    Now that I've discussed the two most important parts of this game, I'd like to address some of its smaller aspects. First off, the side quests, while rather simple, I found myself enjoying the loop of completing them. Maybe it was only because I felt a strong attachment to the world, but I had a great time with the side quests regardless. Speaking of the world, it definitely felt fleshed out within the character department, but I didn't like the way it was designed. It felt too compacted, as if everything was designed like a one-way tunnel, so I was really disappointed the game didn't balance this out with more open and expansive levels. Also, I really didn't appreciate how long it took to kill certain enemies, as they were given far more health than they had any right to which really made fights drag on for too long. Finally, some of the other smaller things I liked included the soundtrack, minigames, and entertaining dialogue.

    Final Fantasy VII Remake is not only a great game, but it's one that really surprised me. I feel like this game is probably more of an 8/10, but given that this is the first time a Final Fantasy game has really impressed me I decided to be generous and give it a 9/10. If you're looking for an enjoyable JRPG with a strong action combat system then this game is one you cannot miss out on. As long as the sequel has a more impressive story and a greater focus on expansive level design, then I think we could be in for a masterpiece. But for right now, I'm so glad I gave this game a try, as it was truly a wonderful experience.    … Expand
  26. Almightystokes
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    The remake made me remember everything I loved about FF7. When playing it I felt like they perfectly captured what my young mind envisioned when I looked at the older graphics in the original. It was like watching a movie that was a perfect adaptation of my favourite book. 10/10 in my eyes

    I have enjoyed myself!
  27. Dante2100
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    This game is truly amazing. You won't be disappointed. It doesn't matter if you played orginal or not.
  28. Talabeer
    Sep 19, 2020
    6
    No he jugao al origal así que lo juzgo por lo que es y no por lo que fue. Pasillero, texturas de ps2, historia regulera, muuuuuucho relleno y secundarias para echarse las manos a la cabeza. El combate mola. Cansa al final pero mola.
  29. Phyxo_out
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic remake really enjoy the way they fill the game with details good great music remake gameplay and fight game play is so cool , really hope to play next parts
  30. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 10
    ost: 8
    Characters: 10
  31. VendonJura
    Sep 17, 2020
    3
    I love Final Fantasy games and 7 was kinda good. It had a cool lvling system, Materia and some mini games originaly but it's kinda different in the remake version of this game.

    1st I wana say that this is NOT a game it is just a small episode OF the game which 90% of people do forget and not mention about it. 1st the good stuff. Posetive: 1. Graphics of most places, Characters    I love Final Fantasy games and 7 was kinda good. It had a cool lvling system, Materia and some mini games originaly but it's kinda different in the remake version of this game.

    1st I wana say that this is NOT a game it is just a small episode OF the game which 90% of people do forget and not mention about it.

    1st the good stuff.

    Posetive:

    1. Graphics of most places, Characters but there are some graphics which are rlly rlly baaaad.
    2. Materia is still a cool thing
    3. Amazing summoning system of esper.
    4. Animation of skills etc.
    5. Music.
    6. Aerith, Tifa and Jessie are totally gorgeous.
    7. If Barret is not sweating it's not Barret xD
    8. Barret is singing the fictory music sometimes. Totally funny.
    9. Bestiary
    10. Quests

    Negative:

    1. Balancing is horrible. It's actually non existent.

    2. The enemy does not care if you hit them with a 100kg sword, they do not flinch nor anything at all. They just ignore your hits but only 1 slap and YOUR character flys all over the map. Most annoying stuff of all.

    3. 100% of the time I am walking and looking for enemy to grind some lvl but there are none and no real respawn. I was hoping to have a monster respawn when reloading the game but no there is just nooooooothing so you are walking around looing for monsters and find nothing at all to lvl up and that's the balancing issue problem here. FF7 original was an easy easy game just because you could lvl up and grind but this remake here is just garbage. Atleast no lvling way possible.

    4. What the h.... is this ATB stuff. I can not use items nor skills when I don't have my ATB bar atleast at 1.... who came with this stupid idea. This is the most annoying dumb mechanic I have seen in my whole life. I mean why is this crap in the game? It was not originally in the game. What kind of sadistic person came up with this dumb system? The whole battle is getting harder by a billion times just because of this garbage.

    5. There are quests yes but no real quest leading so you have to watch and search your stuff. There is no real arrow that leads where you have to go nor you can not put your own marks on the map to make it easier to walk to your wanted location. I mean we are in 2020 so why is this not in the game ? Marking the map like every Borderlands game has. There is a Route button but it's more a deko. When you press that button... just nothing happens. It will not show you the route where you have to go. It's just a dumb button that makes nothing.

    6. Graphic. Yes there are allot of horrible bad graphics in the game. It's blury like on the PS1. We are living in 2020 but you still can not read texts written on walls or books in the game. What a weak way of showing ppl some extras. When I see a note written something on it then dang I wana reaaaaad it and not see the blurry pixels on it. When deffs will finally understand that? Also what's the problem with the doors in this game? some doors look blurry as hell. Like the door where Tifa and Cloud has to sleep in the beginning of the game. They tell you a number of that flat but you can not even see it.

    7. Cloud and all the rest is talking stuff like Cloud is strong bla bla bla Cloud says I am strong are you sure you wana fight me ? and dies in 3 seconds. As I said balancing in this game is non existent. Why is there no monster respawn?

    8. You 100% ALWAYS have the aggro no matter what character you play with because the enemy turn their focus instantly on you when you switch the character and this happens 100% always when you switch. Totally annoying.

    I am not sure if I will buy the other episodes of this game since Jessie and Biggs has died. I am not wanting to see how Aerith dies again. Also since there are to many things that I hate and makes me very angry while playing the game.    … Expand
  32. aitan_3
    Sep 17, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That ending destroyed the game. SPOILERS AHEAD
    Fighting a giant god representing"fate itself in order to break the chains of destiny while taking a trip at the "edge of creation" - whatever that means -, liberally sprinkling hints at alternative timelines and parallele universes just to make the mess messier, seems like something you might encounter in a fanfic written by a 12 years old fan awkwardly trying to concoct the basest, cheapest sense of epicness available, not a plot envisioned by a professional writer with even a basic understanding of story-telling. The party didn't "earn" that fight from a narrative point of view, there was no proper organic build-up to it, no heartfelt personal stakes conveyed to the player, and as a result the reaped rewards felt underwhelming (if not meaningless), while also projecting a jarring, potentially ridiculous effect on future events: good luck explaining how that very same party will struggle to defeat mushrooms, snakes and bats from now on!    … Expand
  33. Brisaais
    Sep 16, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most part of the game is boring, it's short and it have a small map, story turned into a kingdom heart thing, sephiroth appears too much in this part and It made him lose that mystery that he had at the begining. This is more like a sequel than a remake. It could be a better game without too much filler. I waited for this game with all my expectations high, I wish it was an enjoyable game. I loved sector 5! That part was fun, the hell house was great and all missions with biggs wedge and Jessie,. The church scene was too fast for being an iconic part of the game, it wasn't that emotional… Expand
  34. Nahna
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Minha opinião é de quem nunca jogou o original: Um dos melhores jogos da geração. Gráfico, jogabilidade, trilha sonora, história. Agora é aguardar as continuações.
  35. henriyouu
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    visual: 10/10
    audio: 10/10
    gameplay: 9/10
    narrative: 7/10
    challenge: 8/10
    replayability: 7/10
    value: 8/10
    personal grade: 9/10
    total score: 8.5/10
    buy at full price, sale, never: full price
    hours spent on the game: 75 hours
    platinumed? yes
  36. daikengo
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    솔직히 게임이 완벽하진 않다. 전투는 빡빡하고 스트레스 만점이며, 캐릭터 밸런스도 좋은 편은 아니다. 특히 서브 퀘스트의 쓰레기같은 구성은 노무라를 한대 때리고 싶어진다. 하지만 후반부의 변경된 스토리라인이 너무 취향 직격이었고, R의 세피로스가 너무 갓캐였기 때문에 이 게임은 만점이다. 사견과 캐릭터에 대한 호오를 빼고 객관적으로 평가한다면 7점.솔직히 게임이 완벽하진 않다. 전투는 빡빡하고 스트레스 만점이며, 캐릭터 밸런스도 좋은 편은 아니다. 특히 서브 퀘스트의 쓰레기같은 구성은 노무라를 한대 때리고 싶어진다. 하지만 후반부의 변경된 스토리라인이 너무 취향 직격이었고, R의 세피로스가 너무 갓캐였기 때문에 이 게임은 만점이다. 사견과 캐릭터에 대한 호오를 빼고 객관적으로 평가한다면 7점.
  37. psycho1985
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    its my first final fantasy game and i wanna play more titles good game some fights are a real challenge on higher difficulties and thats what i like
  38. SickDimension
    Sep 15, 2020
    7
    Since the release of original FF7 I’ve loved the game and still make playthrough once a year. FF7 Remake is quality game, but something feels out of place. It occasionally has very fluent feeling gameplay moments and nice additions to the original story, but somehow the mechanics feel dull and most times you have no idea what is happening on the screen due to the overused effects and tooSince the release of original FF7 I’ve loved the game and still make playthrough once a year. FF7 Remake is quality game, but something feels out of place. It occasionally has very fluent feeling gameplay moments and nice additions to the original story, but somehow the mechanics feel dull and most times you have no idea what is happening on the screen due to the overused effects and too fast pacing of the battles. FF7 Remake as a title is also misleading, this in no measure is a full FF7 and it would have been more honest to call this FF7 Remake episode 1. My first playthough got me fun of a little less than 40hours, then again I do like to grind for the extra points before proceeding the mainstory. There is also possibility to adjust the difficulty between Classic, Easy and Normal modes, classic mode being more of give commands to proceed and Easy/Normal modes being closer to FFXV type of battle system. Normal mode is quite challenging propably for most players, but to me I would have been happier if there was Hard mode available from the start. There is a second playtrough after finishing the first finish, that also allows you go to Hard mode, and you can pick chapters freely to pursue grinding more. The second playthrough or a typical new game+ feels just over glued way to try and extend the experience with too little more to give. Overall this game left me with very mixed feelings, yes it’s FF7 in it’s core, but it feels more that they put more to the cinematics, voices and motioncapture than was nescessary and the gameplay suffered due to this. Also there are new characters and plots that overlay with the old story, which some of them work and some made me feel they belong to some other universe. Still I definitely recommend the experience, but also would say that you should not expect anything groundbreaking.… Expand
  39. Perknutz5
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    If anyone gave this game below at the min a 6 they are just straight Purists which they didnt get their shot for shot Remake or there mad its in episode SMH. Get over it Cry Babies. As a die hard fan I cant give this anything but a 10. The feels I felt for this game were like known other. The Graphics, The VAs, The Environment, The gameplay, and The sound and MUSIC are all awesome and topIf anyone gave this game below at the min a 6 they are just straight Purists which they didnt get their shot for shot Remake or there mad its in episode SMH. Get over it Cry Babies. As a die hard fan I cant give this anything but a 10. The feels I felt for this game were like known other. The Graphics, The VAs, The Environment, The gameplay, and The sound and MUSIC are all awesome and top notch. I can't overstate of how good the music is in this. Its incredible. Even if ur not a fan and are even somewhat intrested do yourself a favor and pick it up. To the exception of the one or two small parts u really dont need to know the lore to still Thoroughly enjoy this. Recommend it to all.… Expand
  40. HardAppleCider
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sooo, minor spoilers for FF7 remake beyond this point and I will drive in to some big spoilers without going into too much detail:

    All in all, I really enjoyed it. It lasted about 40 hours for me. I think I could have done it in about 25 if I was rushing.

    Every recreated scene is fantastically done. There are a lot of points where they made minor plot changes to make the story more palatable for a modern audience and these are all really good, and I like them.

    I'm talking about major plot points beyond this point, though I'll try not to be too specific:

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    The "whispers" storyline is... well... it's utter crap. It's 100% crap bred with 100% crap, meaning purebred crap with no additives. The whisper models themselves are pretty damn lame, and what they represent... well... let's just say that they wrote in a nonsense plotline to give themselves room to make major changes in the future if they want to.

    Because of this garbage plotline at least one, maybe two, characters that were dead when you're leaving Midgar in the original are now alive. One character is a major WTF if he actually is alive... like the story won't work lol so much would be different.

    It also made the ending drag ooooon foreeeeever I was so ready for it to be done. Not a good feeling.

    And... they kinda **** ruined Sepheroth for the new players. In the original, he's ominous, in the shadows of Cloud's memories, and all you see is the destruction he leaves behind. It's a slow and powerful build.

    Remember the wurmb scene? It's not gonna be nearly as impressive anymore now that the new players have seen the party fight Sepheroth AND WIN once already...

    Stupid stupid stupid. Bad ending is bad. It's bad enough that I'll hold off on pre-ordering part 2, and I'll wait until about a week after release, and if they ****g retcon a bunch of **** I'm just gonna pass.

    I enjoyed this remake up until the last three hours or so of it. Definitely worth getting. Just be prepared for the ending to piss you off or annoy you.    … Expand
  41. Bob777
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    The original Final Fantasy 7 is my favorite game of all time, I was eagerly anticipating this remake and for the most part I enjoyed it very much.

    The characters are very true to the original game and often given more depth. I actually prefer this combat system to the original, it is a very effective mix of action and turn based combat and every character feels unique. However the    The original Final Fantasy 7 is my favorite game of all time, I was eagerly anticipating this remake and for the most part I enjoyed it very much.

    The characters are very true to the original game and often given more depth. I actually prefer this combat system to the original, it is a very effective mix of action and turn based combat and every character feels unique. However the camera can sometimes be an issue, especially when dealing with flying enemies. The music is top notch 10/10.

    I don't have an issue with the original story being split into parts, anyone with an IQ above room temperature should be able to realise that modern game development is very different from how it was in the 90s. Full 3D characters, environments and voice acting are a totally different beast to polygons pre-rendered backgrounds and text boxes. However there is some superfluous padding to extend the Midgar section and we didn't get to see as many new parts of the city as I had hoped with the game being exclusively set there. Non the less the areas we do see feel alive, vibrant and look great apart from some texture issues.

    My main gripe with the game is the massive story changes at the end of the game. I'm not a purist that expected a 1:1 remake, but these changes have some potentially huge ramifications on the story going forward which is a bit of a concern. However given the generally high quality of this first installment I remain optimistic for the future of the remake.

    9/10.    … Expand
  42. PHNTMRIDR
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    The game is great. Wasn't really a Final Fantasy fan, but after playing this I think I am now.
  43. IntrovertRobot
    Sep 11, 2020
    3
    A game that is just a padded mess. The bad guy shows up too soon. Some stuff that would take 5 seconds to do in the OG takes 10 years in the Remake. There's also this **** love triangle in the game which also sucks. The combat is okay but sometimes the AI freaks out and breaks. Lastly, the dialogue is just terrible, everything that made the dialogue good in the OG is terrible now. 3/10
  44. Grimlocksmash
    Sep 9, 2020
    3
    All the reviews told me to love a battle system I just wasnt in love with. After beating the game I wondered if I'd have even played it without loving the original. It felt like playing the characters of final fantasy 7 inside the horrible battle system of final fantasy 15. It I wanted an action rpg I'd play the witcher. I expected greatness and got a downgrade.
  45. hauwhian
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Perfect score for perfect game, as long as Square Enix keep Aerith and other playable characters alive, this is a perfect game.

    I really hate when Aerith must die again. I hope they will change the story only for this part. No playable character have to die in order to make a good story.
  46. Moviemeck
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    Awesome game. Absolutely loved it. After completion I even went back to 15 (dont do that). Just buy it, you wont regret it
  47. JamesJonesJrJr
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    An important story and a masterpiece.

    I love how every character has depth, flaws, and redeeming qualities that make them all feel larger than life. Everyone copes with their trauma differently. Cloud's apathy, Tifa's hopelessness, Barret's rage. Everyone has aspects of themselves that can identify with the people in this story. FF VII subtly yet masterfully takes on modern-day    An important story and a masterpiece.

    I love how every character has depth, flaws, and redeeming qualities that make them all feel larger than life. Everyone copes with their trauma differently. Cloud's apathy, Tifa's hopelessness, Barret's rage. Everyone has aspects of themselves that can identify with the people in this story.

    FF VII subtly yet masterfully takes on modern-day problems that ail the real world, and demonstrates that there's meaning in suffering for causes greater than oneself. FF VII hammers home the notion that the most important thing we have is each other, and that we must all do our part to fight the forces that attempt to strip us of our humanity (income inequality, climate change, corporate authoritarianism).

    The original is quite possibly my all-time fav game. It no doubt left a mark on me that's made me the man I am today. The remake exceeded my expectations and is an absolute joy to relive. I only wish I could continue playing.    … Expand
  48. CaptainTurbo
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    First off no I;m not giving the game a 10 to counter the scores in the red, I honestly feel the game deserves it, let's get it out of the way right now, I was NOT expecting a one to one remake of the original. I figured SEnix would take a few new roads with this.

    Gameplay wise I love this, it builds upon the FF15 battle style and improves that significantly. Models and all around    First off no I;m not giving the game a 10 to counter the scores in the red, I honestly feel the game deserves it, let's get it out of the way right now, I was NOT expecting a one to one remake of the original. I figured SEnix would take a few new roads with this.

    Gameplay wise I love this, it builds upon the FF15 battle style and improves that significantly. Models and all around graphics were wonderful as well.

    Story wise I was over the moon with it, yes even the ending I very much enjoyed, I suppose that could change as the sequels are released but as it currently stands alone I loved it.

    Everything from the original (from Midgar) is here and even expanded upon, from the Honey Bee Inn, to the different sectors, to all the chracters with everything being given more detail and character, new plots threads and characters turn up and honestly for the better in my opinnion.

    Side quests aren't as abundent as other RPG's bug there is still a healthy amount of game to play and things to do. From summons to re-experiencing the materia system.

    Honestly I could gush about the game all day but I won't go further than this.

    My only gripe and this is a minor nitpick waas the occasional texture pop-in, mainly around Sector 7.

    If you loved the original then I recommend this game highly, though bare in mind this isn't a REMAKE, it's more of a 'Retelling'.    … Expand
  49. DlorahSarrob
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    I liked that they fleshed out the characters and expanded the events in midgar. While I enjoy turn based games, I also like the real time combat of this game. I’m not a fan of racing games, so I did not enjoy the motorbike parts of the game but I’m glad it can be skipped if you decide to replay the game. We already know the story of the original game and the remake’s open ended story givesI liked that they fleshed out the characters and expanded the events in midgar. While I enjoy turn based games, I also like the real time combat of this game. I’m not a fan of racing games, so I did not enjoy the motorbike parts of the game but I’m glad it can be skipped if you decide to replay the game. We already know the story of the original game and the remake’s open ended story gives it more potential both bad and good.… Expand
  50. Andarilhobr
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing game. Perfect for both old fans and newcomers, a love letter that improve on everything from the original. Perfect character development, narrative, amazing gameplay, mechanics, graphics and ost. What they did with the story was a masterpiece that will feed both of your feelings and love of the original and an amazing new twist
  51. Manuel1994
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect ! I Love the Story at 2020, very funy, wonderful, excelent game system, one of my favorite game in the saga Final Fantasy.… Expand
  52. Underpants158
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    I loved the original Final Fantasy 7 when I was a teenager. This game feels at times like it recaptures my imagination of what the game was when I was younger but... actually I just wasnt into it as much anymore. The story is fleshed out and at times that feels great but at other times it feels overly padded.
  53. chrisfrenette
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    The music soundtrack is perhaps the best in any video, ever. over 8 hours. the cutscenes surpass 15 hours total. This story is a masterpiece and the hard mode gameplay is extremely challenging. Game of the year so far for me.
  54. plark2
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Best game on PS4!
    Everthing is a love letter made for fans.
    Its a must play

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  55. MiltonvaderBR
    Sep 5, 2020
    5
    That a wonderfull game. I love it. The best final fantasy ever... the classic never be represent like that.
  56. DeltaPeng
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some spoilers ahead.
    Final Fantasy 7 is among my favorite RPGs, and so I had high hopes for this remake, albeit I was cautiously optimistic. I'll say FF7: Re overall is a success and a fun game to play at least once. The graphics are stellar, and the real time battle system was a lot better than I thought it'd be, adding strategic elements (in the form of limiting how many actions can be performed at a time). The weapon customization/leveling was a good idea, and enables old weapons to still be useful late game. The music is nicely remixed with nods to the original, yet also being modern. I like how all the fighters (except barrett) play and enjoyed switching between them.

    I had hoped it would extend beyond just Midgar, but it makes sense that making the world map would be a huge feat and would lend itself better to the next installment. The main gripes I (and other people have) is probably the pacing. They extended the Midgar section to make this into a full length game, which, while it is awesome seeing the nods to nostalgia, and certain aspects of expanding the story (i.e. Jessie's side mission, seeing Tifa's life in sector 7 a bit more), the cutscenes help flesh the characters and their personalities more. Other parts are extended too long to make it less fun / enjoyable than the original. Examples, the bike scenes were annoying, the first bike boss had too much HP and him being in the game seems out of place. The whispers, I'm mixed on. I don't see a consistent connection with them yet. There are a number of scenes that ruin the pacing by being too long, aka the long walk away from the first bombing, aeris and cloud's underground venture w the robot arms, train graveyard. The biggest story pacing gripe is learning of the potential plan to drop the plate, but the tension is killed because it takes way too long from learning of the plan to actually seeing it happen. The party is just like "that'd be really bad, we need to get their asap" but then mosey everywhere but to the danger point.

    Aside from that, certain boss battles were a major PAIN to get through. Seriously, the balancing or something was way off, or perhaps there was some secret strategy to winning, but if so it wasn't apparent at all. Examples being the house (glad it made an appearance, but cloud dealing 10 damage and being unable to combo cause his sword kept balancing off was...dumb and frustrating). The large robot boss when trying to leave shinra hq, annoyingly high hp and killer laser attacks. Another gripe is many of these bosses had multi parts. That can be used clever with good design (in some cases like w the behemoth), but per the big robo boss, the wheels had waaay too much hp, plus destroying one didn't do anything as far as I could tell. So, what is the point? There is none other than being distracting. The bike escape boss was annoying and took me like 6-7 tries, I almost rage quit the game bc it was so annoying.

    So, overall a good experience, but it's not a masterpiece imo due to the pacing problems, particularly the annoying bosses, and loses some replayability too bc of that. The new game + seems fun, and I'm glad they majorly bumped exp and materia growth during it. It's not very practical, playing hard mode in that it prevents you from using items (it seems, albeit I haven't tried it much). The game had good and touching moments, and visually it looked great, loved seeing nods to the original and the times when they did meaningfully expand the story. I tried to go in w low expectations so I could enjoy it, so it was better than I expected to be. Well made, and fun and worth a playthrough. I appreciate that most of the standard combat was fun, and felt challenging (with difficulty that 'felt' fair), minus those few exceptions for bosses that made me rage.

    I think letting some chars live was eh in that it ruins the emotional impact the original had. Maybe one, but two and not my fav? That's rough. Aside from that, hmmm. Maybe some of the materia could've had a lower limit to level up (just so they could've been used more in the initial run through). Written in hopes that the second game fixes those two issues.    … Expand
  57. parsont
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was both nostalgic and new, I enjoyed reliving the first portion of the original classic (FF7 is my 3rd favorite FF game), and they gave the beginning of the story so much more meaning and the additions to the story really expand the universe of the FF7 series, and I can't wait for the sequel and see where it goes from here.
    Each character had great character arcs that really expanded who the characters were, my favorite was Barrett's story arc and seeing how passionate he was and seeing how he and Clouds relationship evolved over the course of the game. All character's personalities got really fleshed out and I felt like i got to know all of the characters better than i knew them before.

    The Combat was great, they took what was good from FF15 and combined it with was good about turned based combat and really made a great combat system similar to Kingdom Hearts, but with a much more fluid feeling.

    The graphics were great and really felt consistent with the original steampunk feel of the original.    … Expand
  58. raulacho
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Good game, Combat was addicting, i didnt play the original but i was invested in this story, really looking forward to next part.
  59. Kratos118
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Great game can’t wait for part 2 great story the combat mechanics are really good
  60. SolidSnake1231
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Not only is this probably one the best Action games but also it's probably one of the best remakes ever made as well the combat is probably one best systems I played every characters have unique play styles so they have they their strengths and weaknesses where you have to utilize in your favor.The story and characters are the best version's of the character's ever represented in anythingNot only is this probably one the best Action games but also it's probably one of the best remakes ever made as well the combat is probably one best systems I played every characters have unique play styles so they have they their strengths and weaknesses where you have to utilize in your favor.The story and characters are the best version's of the character's ever represented in anything before and story and really respectful to the original with so many nods that it'll make all the fans chuckles with glee. As for the length or content? Average play time is 30-40 hours if your trying to complete I'd say 90-100 hours and I think it's worth completing in this case because seeing the all the content seems worth plus Hard mode changes the game so much that it makes you rethink on how to approach all the enemies and boss fight also this game probably has the best boss fight in any game I've ever played the all have a unique strategy to them, they feel challenging, intense plus the music in this game is absolutely amazing please if have a PS4 go out and buy this. This isn't just a Final Fantasy game for fan's its a Final Fantasy game for everyone whether you like the genre or not you'll find value in it.… Expand
  61. longtrieu
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    10/10
    The game is amazing, my personal Game of The Year.
    The music is super great and the in-game graphics is even better than cutscenes.
    Battle system, game play is also very creative and addictive to play.
    Can't wait for Part 2 to continue the journey.
  62. emj2010
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Amazing reimagining of the original FFVII. From start to finish, I’ve not much negative to stay. Story, characters, combat generally just really great. Only small negatives are the ending which was a bit weird, but also some chapters were too long. Sections in the original game, which took maybe 10-15, have been stretched out to an hour, and sometimes more. But otherwise it’s really,Amazing reimagining of the original FFVII. From start to finish, I’ve not much negative to stay. Story, characters, combat generally just really great. Only small negatives are the ending which was a bit weird, but also some chapters were too long. Sections in the original game, which took maybe 10-15, have been stretched out to an hour, and sometimes more. But otherwise it’s really, really great.… Expand
  63. Sulaimanxo
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best of this year, great graphics, great combat system and nonetheless great story line

    I personally loved the music of this game you feel attached to it and the game has been unexpectedly amazing!
  64. cmax1100
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    An absolutely amazing re-imagining of what is already one of the best games of all time.
  65. Garlands
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Même s'il est un peu trop linéaire et avec des quêtes annexes fedex au possible , le système de combat fonctionne a merveille et la mise en scène défonce . Sans compter les nouvelles musiques bref que du bonheur !
  66. Snorlax880
    Sep 1, 2020
    6
    9 out of 10 game but then at the critical end phase just goes far over the top and dilutes final fantasy into some variety of kingdom hearts with various different bosses and completely ruined the game for me .
  67. Marcjp
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Too linear but still a great game. Dont think I'd play through it again and no inclination to go for the platinum, but definitely worth buying and playing.
  68. deus02
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Might be a little confusing for newcomers, but hey you don’t have to wait to play the original. I suggest playing Remake, playing original, and then replaying Remake on hard mode. Basically only purists won’t enjoy this game, even though most of the game follows the same beats and pretty much everything that happens in the original, happens in the remake.
  69. stevsull09
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Music 10/10
    Characters/voice acting 10/10
    Battle mechanics 10/10
    Storytelling for 95% of game, 10/10
    Only minor complaints. Great game for long time fans and new players
  70. Nixty7
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I’m surprised this isn’t critically higher on metacritic. Final fantasy VII is my favourite game of all time and I don’t think a game has ever moved me as much as this one has. The characters, the soundtrack, the combat. It’s a masterpiece in remaking... in modern gaming it will take at least 3-4 games to cover the scope of this enormous story. There was no other way of doing it and now weI’m surprised this isn’t critically higher on metacritic. Final fantasy VII is my favourite game of all time and I don’t think a game has ever moved me as much as this one has. The characters, the soundtrack, the combat. It’s a masterpiece in remaking... in modern gaming it will take at least 3-4 games to cover the scope of this enormous story. There was no other way of doing it and now we will simply get far more amazing full ff7 games. They made the right changes... because the fans know that even though this is a remake it is still very ‘NEW’ and we should all be excited. Hopefully this project pays square Enix financially so that this series is this strong throughout to the end.… Expand
  71. sweed1234
    Apr 21, 2020
    1
    Brilliant game did everything right except the ending was horrible, confusing and may ruin the game. Hope they explain it properly and do away with most of the whisper nonsense. Too much padding and filler. Too much nonsense, not the remake I had in mind. Do not appreciate this rubbish, will play part 2 by buying pre owned.
  72. feena
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    I agree with the NEGATIVE reviews, the final chapter was Kingdom Hearts! Haha but once I saw the impact of the events to Crisis Core and ZACK, wow so that's what they were planning to do! This game is a masterpiece. It cannot please everyone, but I like that they also changed the story slightly so those who played the original will still get something new! Wish the next game will also comeI agree with the NEGATIVE reviews, the final chapter was Kingdom Hearts! Haha but once I saw the impact of the events to Crisis Core and ZACK, wow so that's what they were planning to do! This game is a masterpiece. It cannot please everyone, but I like that they also changed the story slightly so those who played the original will still get something new! Wish the next game will also come out on ps4 though. Haha don't have the money for PS5.… Expand
  73. GodIsSe7en
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FF7R is one of my favorite games in a long time. It is an absolute blast to plat, especially the battle system which is perfect. If you like the original, then you'll enjoy the characters, their interactions, and development. The story is probably 90%+ faithful to the original story, but the ending in particular suggests some changes in future games. Personally, I love that there will be some new elements to the story. It has sprung theories and discussions and analysis of what's going to happen. We don't often get the chance to do that in video games. Overall, this game is so much fun, a great retelling of the first part of the story, and a perfect representation of the characters from the original.… Expand
  74. phoebused
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    After years of waiting for this remake, Square Enix delivers a new gameplay system reminiscent of the old one but still crafty in its utilization of the nostalgia and a new game. However, the appeal to those who have played the original PS1 classic is far more greater than the experience of a new player introduced to Cloud's world. Still, beautiful technique and tactic by Square to trulyAfter years of waiting for this remake, Square Enix delivers a new gameplay system reminiscent of the old one but still crafty in its utilization of the nostalgia and a new game. However, the appeal to those who have played the original PS1 classic is far more greater than the experience of a new player introduced to Cloud's world. Still, beautiful technique and tactic by Square to truly "remake" this remake. A good start to a saga of the FFVII stories similar to the FFXIII trilogy.

    Will certainly be hanging on with this one soon. But really, a great game for the old players and the new.    … Expand
  75. Vincent_graymor
    Aug 25, 2020
    4
    EDIT: I really did not want to lower my score but so many reviewbump this that I feel that I have to.

    This game is a great game. There is no going around that but giving it 10 out of 10 should not be what either old or new fans do because it is not perfect as a remake nor stand-alone game, yet the ones giving 10s are complaining about review bombing while they do the reverse. People are    EDIT: I really did not want to lower my score but so many reviewbump this that I feel that I have to.

    This game is a great game. There is no going around that but giving it 10 out of 10 should not be what either old or new fans do because it is not perfect as a remake nor stand-alone game, yet the ones giving 10s are complaining about review bombing while they do the reverse. People are being hyperbolic on both sides and the claim of "a true fan" is given far to much attention as it is never about being "true fan" so I will give my fair assessment. Throwing Purist or newbie around is not creative but I understand the need to vent emotion.

    What I am seeing here is a very passionate fanbase because the game does a lot of things right. This game means a lot to a lot of people and almost always because of either selective nostalgia (both sides suffer from this whether it is seeing old characters again or not staying true to combat mechanics or something else) or the simple fact that this is a Square (Enix) title. Those that praise it too much should realize this because blaming bad reviews on nostalgia is just as bad as praising because of wanting more content regardless of form. It is also unfair to blame the marketing because many people from both sides avoided trailers and discussion to try and not spoil their experience. Hopes were shattered for some (as is always the case) and people that want to drown out critical voices, hostile or not, need to check their own level of investment and reactions. I will keep this spoiler-free but there will be mentions in a non-specific way.

    Great things:
    ++ Main character realization is amazing, banter is mostly good, the dialogue feels like real characters, so much more body language, great use of small scenes being longer
    + Characters looking very much alive, even if some mouth movement was very strange
    + Expanded maps and areas, feels like a real place most of the time, it has nice views but sometimes horrible textures but these are seldom a problem
    + New combat that feels fluid and works great, it is a pleasure working with the combat even though it has many flaws.

    Moderate
    * The music is good but not so special people think. Personally I find gripes with the music being too bombastic and orchestral at times and adding new weird music seems unnecessary (hip the Chocobo, no more needed to be said). It is wrong to expect the music to be in tune with the old game but that game had simple gentle music and such exists in this game but blends out because sometimes it feels like I am sitting in a theater. It fitted Advent Children better because that was a movie. The music also reminds me of FF XIII sometimes.
    * The padding is sometimes just a get through. Many mention certain areas and it is easy to understand why they do

    Bad
    - Camera, the camera was very annoying at times and while it never destroyed the game it was frustrating how it worked when it seems it should be something simple. A simple "restore" button would be nice.
    --- The new story elements that are tied to specific spoilers. Now before a tantrum is cast this is actually something that even those that give 10 or nines actually states in their reviews so don't freak out at this mention. There is also no truth in that selective parts of media can't be judged on their own or give an impact on the review score. Many praise the game for being something new but this is like Terminator dark fate all over again with the difference that this calls itself a remake while Terminator dark fate was Terminator dark fate. There is much to be said and it cannot be explained away by positive reviews as "it is a remake so expect X" nor discarded as "didn't like it" by negative ones. People are entitled to their opinions but people are too eager to engage and thus we have another media war (like with so many titles these days). The truth is that this is not faithful to the originals story and will not be in future titles, regardless of how much people praise it or try to twist the obvious lore breaking stuff. This does not mean it is bad but from a story perspective, it is baffling. It would be the equivalent of rewriting the new testament so that Jesus survives. This both as the lore alteration and that there is a cult following. It is a remake alright but people should understand what this means for different people and respect each other.

    People of all ages and old or new fans can and many will like this game a great deal but this game seems to have started a fan war where people just blame each other rather than thinking. The game is very similar to Kingdom hearts on many levels and that is off-putting for many people because FF VII never had that kind of stuff in it regardless of what people want. It also feels as even the game knows when they deviate with voice acting shifting in tone and characters themselves being indifferent or overreacting.    … Expand
  76. Albirch
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This is for FF7 fans. The gameplay is amazing, the world is beautiful and rich. The story might be contentious since it seems to be going in a different route from the old game. It's exciting to see. It looks like it's happening in its own canon.
  77. JamesDrawsThngs
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    You won't find a more anticipated remake in recent memory quite like Final Fantasy VII. The pressure of remaking such a beloved classic all the while still meeting fan expectations is daunting, to put it lightly. FF7's reputation precedes even the game itself, being one of the pioneers that put JRPGs on the map in the West, and making the series a household name. Ever since the PS3 TechYou won't find a more anticipated remake in recent memory quite like Final Fantasy VII. The pressure of remaking such a beloved classic all the while still meeting fan expectations is daunting, to put it lightly. FF7's reputation precedes even the game itself, being one of the pioneers that put JRPGs on the map in the West, and making the series a household name. Ever since the PS3 Tech demo people were asking the same thing, "Where's the FF7 Remake?". 13 years later, they finally delivered...well, part of it at least. Even though the game only covers up to the first two hours of the original FF7, they somehow managed to stretch it out to a full 40+ hour experience. Did Square Enix succeed in their efforts? For my money, I'd certainly think so.

    The two most controversial changes that Square made to FF7 was in its story and combat. While the story follows many of the same beats as the original, certain sequences are told out of order, future plot details are given away early, and new story elements were added either to flesh out characters or turn things over its head. Some of the changes I felt were for the better, while others are definitely questionable (especially in regards to the endgame), and a lot of the new additions really helped to flesh out the characters more, especially ones we never got a chance to really get to know in the original. The main party characters like Cloud, Barrett, Tifa and Aerith are all wonderfully characterized in this game, and each are given many stand-out, hilarious and heartfelt moments.

    Combat is the other huge change. It's no longer traditional Active Turn-Based, but it's not straight up Kingdom Hearts like many feared. It's kind of a hybrid between the two. You'll use two attack buttons to build up your ATB meter, and then you can either slow time to a crawl to plan out actions or set actions to command shortcuts. The combat itself is fast-paced and satisfying. Each of the characters has their own unique playstyle, and you'll need to utilize their different quirks in order to successfully take down enemies. Party AI on their own won't do that much, so you'll need switch it up. Some will call it a detriment, I say it keeps things far more fresh and interesting. The materia system is still intact, with some additional upgrades you can make to all of your equipment to really maximize your potential. It also goes without saying that the game looks positively gorgeous, and FF7's already phenomenal soundtrack is given a great modern facelift. A majority of the boss fights are an absolute treat. Their climactic, challenging, and often towering foes that really test your abilities.

    The game is certainly not without its faults. Most of the sidequests offered throughout the game are, frankly, uninteresting. Most of them tend to boil down to, "find the thing, then another thing, and then come back". I ended up doing these side quests not because I wanted to, but because I knew I'd be at a disadvantage if I didn't. To be fair, things start to get a bit more interesting once you hit The Wall Market. Another issue would be the general dungeon length. I'd say the top of Sector plate onwards is when they start to seriously drag on. On more than one occasion I had to ask myself, "When is this gonna end?". Also, for as beautiful as the game is, there are still some gross parts like certain objects not loading textures properly or some the skylines being obvious 2-D images. I also mentioned how some of the later plot details and changes can be considered questionable and controversial. It all depends on how open you are to these changes and accepting the fact that this isn't going to be the same story as the original.

    FF7R is not substitute for the original, nor would I say it's outright better. It's simply another version the cozily sits along side the original and is there for those who want to be given a brand new experience, rather than just a simple retread. Personally, that is the mark of a really good remake. If you are not a fan of what FF7R has to offer, you still have the original to fall back on no problem. If you have yet to experience FF7 for what ever reason, I'd say go ahead and play both. They are both great games for different reasons, and which one you want to start with is up to you.    … Expand
  78. Bluespell1
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    To let you know the game is not 100% the same as the original PS1 game there are changes. I never played the original ps1 version It was a chance to experience the story with a blank slate. The environment and graphics of the game are some of the best I ever seen in a video game to date. The game play combat is a blast. At times the story can be top notch and very funny. To tell you whatTo let you know the game is not 100% the same as the original PS1 game there are changes. I never played the original ps1 version It was a chance to experience the story with a blank slate. The environment and graphics of the game are some of the best I ever seen in a video game to date. The game play combat is a blast. At times the story can be top notch and very funny. To tell you what the voice acting for some of the characters is done o so ever well. all in all if your a final fantasy fan i think you will enjoy this game.… Expand
  79. DavieSl
    Aug 23, 2020
    2
    They promised midgar to explore. Lie.
    They said they could only fit it on one disk. Lie. They killed Deus Ex because of this same lie.
    Long animations of pulling levers, crawling through unnecessary spaces, forced walking and running back and forth through long corriders to try to make the game length seem longer than it should be. Bad graphics, apart from the characters and weapons,    They promised midgar to explore. Lie.
    They said they could only fit it on one disk. Lie. They killed Deus Ex because of this same lie.
    Long animations of pulling levers, crawling through unnecessary spaces, forced walking and running back and forth through long corriders to try to make the game length seem longer than it should be.
    Bad graphics, apart from the characters and weapons, flat 2D backgrounds and a PS2 environment.
    MMO fetch and kill sidequests
    Long boring corriders, nothing off the beaten track.
    Hallway simulator.
    Recycled areas such as the sewers.
    Boring environments.
    No replayability.
    Childish and immature anime dialogues and animations.
    Waiting for the ATB bar to fill up leads to frustrating combat.
    Pointless summons which sometimes need 2 full ATB bars.
    They butchered the original soundtrack.
    Messed up the storyline.
    Unbalanced MP>spellcost>ether ratio. Ethers refill 20 MP some spells cost 22.
    All of the varietys of materia packed in, most of it not needed.
    Easy game.

    All in all a terrible, boring and frustrating experience. A blatant cash grab and con job. Fans deserve a proper game not this half assed mess.    … Expand
  80. LadySephiroth
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The soundtrack this time around was orgasmically good, I'll give the game that. Along with stunning graphics and voice acting to bring the areas to life. However, I miss the open -world exploration of the original. This one seems to point you in one direction and you can only walk that way. I miss being able to go into any house I wanted, talk to people, or go to a different map entirely. "Hmm what's over there on the world map? Ohhh a chocobo Farm!! Am I supposed to be here? Probably not , but let's check it out! " or "Ooh what's that? Fort Condor?" (w. a hidden Phoenix summon). Any attempt to do this in this game will cause an AI to say "Not that way Cloud!" while blocking you off. I was expecting the story to be a little watered down due to that fact that they had to "fill up " a lot of the time in order to create enough content for events happening before Midgar. This caused a lot of quests to feel empty and pointless. I really don't wanna spend an hour looking for a kid's missing cat, or posting posters up on the walls you know? Also the battle system was just ok. I preferred the original wher eI had full control over every character, not just one. The battles we fun back then, and the materia and summons too. Summons are reduced to "simulators' this time around which felt kinda dumb. But I guess they're setting up for the real thing in later installments (hopefully). I did enjoy some of the detailed character story depths on Avalanche members, and on Sephiroth clones, I wish they included more of things like that vs. meaningless side quests. I did enjoy the ending cause know I don't know where the story is going to go , and that EXCITES me. Honestly, a retelling carbon copy of the original would have been boring cause we all already know that story. The original will always be the best. It had heart and soul, plain and simple. It made you cry, laugh, and fall in love with polygons. There will never be a game like the original , but that doesn't mean this remake won't take us on a different, and exciting ride. My heart rests with the 1997 version, but I still enjoy the remake, and will play all the installments to see what happens. All in all , this game is a reboot, not a remake. Can you imagine the possibilities though? Aeris lives, Zack lives, they can have so many cute scenes together , I actually would love to see that. Cloud finally embracing Tifa ? Yes please. And cause I love Sephi, does he become good? Someone else is a new villian? Who knows. I would love to see a happy ending though, since the original , while being so beautiful, was a little sad. Even just listening to the theme song makes be go " so beautiful, but also kinda sad." lol.… Expand
  81. Crysouls
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    O que a square fez no final desse jogo foi genial , deixando em aberto o remake sendo um universo alternativo ou até mesmo um sequencia, mecanica de combate impecavel , enredo esta otimo porém existem alguns problemas de textura no game e por conta desta questão minha nota acaba por ser 8.
    Mas recomendo tanto pros fãs que nunca tocaram num FF quanto para os já veteranos da serie.
    A    O que a square fez no final desse jogo foi genial , deixando em aberto o remake sendo um universo alternativo ou até mesmo um sequencia, mecanica de combate impecavel , enredo esta otimo porém existem alguns problemas de textura no game e por conta desta questão minha nota acaba por ser 8.
    Mas recomendo tanto pros fãs que nunca tocaram num FF quanto para os já veteranos da serie.
    A questão de não ser igual original tbm pode afetar sua experiencia mas não deixe de jogar este game fenomenal    … Expand
  82. DiavoloGR
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    oh my god!! THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!! Cant wait for other parts!!! Thank you square thank you playstation !!!
  83. Ctschmall
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    What Square Enix has accomplished with this game is amazing! This is one of the best Final Fantasy games of all time, and it honors the original tremendously. The music, graphics and gameplay coalesce into a deep immersive experience where you easily become a part of this world. Not everything is perfect, but the couple small annoyances with the camera and texture issues are minimal if notWhat Square Enix has accomplished with this game is amazing! This is one of the best Final Fantasy games of all time, and it honors the original tremendously. The music, graphics and gameplay coalesce into a deep immersive experience where you easily become a part of this world. Not everything is perfect, but the couple small annoyances with the camera and texture issues are minimal if not forgettable in comparison to the joy of Final Fantasy 7.… Expand
  84. Andyo
    Aug 21, 2020
    0
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake takes the worst parts of FFXIII and FFXV and mashes them together in one game. Neverending hallways and a terribly clunky, non-fluid battle system. If you change all the characters names and models in this game you would think it is nothing more than a budget action game.

    Sorry old school fans, Final Fantasy is dead and Square needed the "Final Fantasy" IP to sell    Final Fantasy 7 Remake takes the worst parts of FFXIII and FFXV and mashes them together in one game. Neverending hallways and a terribly clunky, non-fluid battle system. If you change all the characters names and models in this game you would think it is nothing more than a budget action game.

    Sorry old school fans, Final Fantasy is dead and Square needed the "Final Fantasy" IP to sell this garbage that bears no resemblance to a Final Fantasy game (aka Breath of the Wild). Good IPs dead, try a new game, this just isn't what it used to be.    … Expand
  85. MYSTIC7
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    To be honest I didn't expected this to be good but I was pleasantly surprise by this so yeah i recommend it!
  86. darksweet
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Thank goodness they are not using the old story now their is something to look up too. Visual is satisfying to look up too, combat new and interesting mechanics, satisfying and fun, Characters have a more characteristic that the old one.
  87. DrZomboid
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Didn't played the original so can't compare but this is best FF game since 12. Amazing graphics except in outside areas, the are so lower in resolution. Battle system is mix of ATB and action. Perfect modern style.
  88. WobbNoggler
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake is so far an excellent re-imagining of the original Playstation 1 game. Though the game has been split into fractions, with my prediction being that Act 2 is going to be an extra $60, Act 1 is well worth the price tag. The game so far provides more than enough play-time in hours as well as excellent story telling, combat mechanics, as well as otherSquare Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake is so far an excellent re-imagining of the original Playstation 1 game. Though the game has been split into fractions, with my prediction being that Act 2 is going to be an extra $60, Act 1 is well worth the price tag. The game so far provides more than enough play-time in hours as well as excellent story telling, combat mechanics, as well as other features and nuances to justify for. Whether you've played the original, or are new to the FFVII universe, the Remake is a great game and a fantastic addition to Playstation's list of exclusives.… Expand
  89. SidW
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    Annoying Pull-up mini game. Awful camera angel.
    Super strong overwhelmingly enemies and a lot of Boring farming Works before challenging even middle level simulation.
    I almost threw my dualshock4 onto the wall.
    Who designed this piece of ****
  90. Jotas2j2r
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Not better than the Real Final Fantasy VII also have a good fight system and a perfect graphics
  91. EugeneB21
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Не фанат данного сеттинга, но вот FF VII Remake прям зашел. Прям год ремейков. Новое — это хорошо забытое старое.
  92. dark0153
    Aug 15, 2020
    0
    **** graphics (ps3 textures), bad combat mechanics, poor lip sync and voice acting, over-hyped, full of **** mini games
  93. ASTTER-14
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    no cabe duda que square enix si logro una adaptación a las nuevas época, de verdad lograron crear una adaptación.

    El único problema que era las texturas que de vez en cuando la calidad reducía de manera significativa como la puerta del departamento de cloud o las rocas que están cerca de la zona de aerith, este detalle de textura tampoco arruina la experiencia del juego a decir vdd.    no cabe duda que square enix si logro una adaptación a las nuevas época, de verdad lograron crear una adaptación.

    El único problema que era las texturas que de vez en cuando la calidad reducía de manera significativa como la puerta del departamento de cloud o las rocas que están cerca de la zona de aerith, este detalle de textura tampoco arruina la experiencia del juego a decir vdd.

    como ultimo dato yo considero que la dificultad difícil debería ser la base exceptuando que si se podría usar items, pero yo creo que si deberían de haber un numero reducido de ellas para el final del modo normal ya tenia 77 ether y 99 elixires, por lo que si el juego es perfecto, el balance de el podría ser mejor, dejen de pensar que los americanos somos tontos podemos con mas dificultad, porque estoy seguro de que aun piensan que estamos medio mensos para los jrpg's

    gracias te quiero square enix :)    … Expand
  94. Kingdom7
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Best story Best music
    Best combat system
    Totally it's a masterpiece
    It was more than a remake
  95. alexlomba87
    Aug 17, 2020
    4
    [Spoiler free review]

    Without being a fetishistic nostalgic of the original, it's easy to see how the good bits of the game come from the past, while the new additions are cheaply thought, poorly executed, and certainly commercially driven. Newcomers will simply average what they see: a substandard to passable action-RPG with dull moments, good action but absurd plot. Fans of the    [Spoiler free review]

    Without being a fetishistic nostalgic of the original, it's easy to see how the good bits of the game come from the past, while the new additions are cheaply thought, poorly executed, and certainly commercially driven.
    Newcomers will simply average what they see: a substandard to passable action-RPG with dull moments, good action but absurd plot.
    Fans of the original will be fairly to heavily disappointed throughout the game; by the end of it, if they get there, they will be shocked in disbelief.

    First, the story and general writing. Too much *bad* padding immediately ensures that the main events lose strength.
    Some characters – both primary and secondary – are used so badly that plot and characterisations are diminished by them. Some characters exceeding screen time, in particular, extinguishes their charisma and ruins plot suspense. Others are simply annoying.
    With rare exceptions, most of the (new) plot content is so cheap - both in writing and often in execution too - that becomes frankly embarrassing to witness. In many cases, dialogues are cut short in an unnatural manner, clearly only to artificially leave questions open. But the worst is when the plot embarrassingly tries so to trick the player in mistaking cheap content for deep.

    Gameplay. Combat aside, the gameplay is so clunky it feels less advanced than 1997 - something I particularly felt in the motorcycle sections, but exploration comes first. Walking around feels somehow even more linear than in the 1997 original. All areas are minimally modelled, and the general perception is that the whole game is set in a series of long corridors.
    It is during the exploration phases that the padding assumes its worst form. Jumping over fences, activating switches, squeezing across passages... All environmental actions trigger an animation that can last from 2 to 10 seconds, and you will see *a lot* of these.
    Finally, puzzles are always bad, for similar reasons. The whole experience is frustrating at best, and depressing at worst.
    However, I personally enjoyed the combat system, although it poses questions on "sustainability" of the power scaling. By the end of the game here you will be quite powerful by the original game's standards, and it feels like they will need to "downgrade" your skills in the next instalments in order to enable a proper growth.

    Music suffers from wildly alternating quality too, the bad of which comes from some horrifying J-Pop/Techno-Dubstep new additions that simply ruin the atmosphere – to the point I've actually muted the speakers in some occasions. There are some excellent orchestral pieces, often used wisely, sometimes wasted on scenes that scream to be forgotten for their cheap content.

    So what saves this game from total oblivion?

    There is some stellar acting and good plot points in the middle of the cringey J-pop stuff - which sadly is not comparable to the greatness of the original.
    While it has been sometimes criticised, I really enjoyed the fighting system, and I think there is some objectively great work there. Alternating characters is fun, and while when they are left alone their AI does just the bare minimum, this actually drives you to keep alternating between them, rather than lazily stick with one. The fighters are well differentiated.
    Despite little variety on mini-bosses, enemies are well varied, and bosses – with only few very bad exceptions – are simply stunning and fun to play against.    … Expand
  96. yangxianzi
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
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  97. AMKrishnan
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    After 5 years of waiting, this game was certainly worth the wait and an amazing RPG altogether. After spending 138 hours to 100% this, it was worth every penny. There was a bit of grind to level up to take on hard mode, but I don't regret playing it a second time. I would highly recommend this game to people interested - it is a very fun game!

    Firstly the negatives. The graphics for    After 5 years of waiting, this game was certainly worth the wait and an amazing RPG altogether. After spending 138 hours to 100% this, it was worth every penny. There was a bit of grind to level up to take on hard mode, but I don't regret playing it a second time. I would highly recommend this game to people interested - it is a very fun game!

    Firstly the negatives. The graphics for NPCs can often look horrible. not every NPC needs to look amazing but at least make the ones you interact with for the story better looking. Also, there are several instances where Square Enix have just inserted JPEG backgrounds for levels and it is really obvious. It just ruins the feel of the game as there are a lot of backgrounds that look stunning. The voice acting and lip syncing for NPCs is also really bad. This kind of stuff is unforgivable given that Square had 5+ years to perfect this.

    Now for the positives. Firstly, the models for the main characters are stunning. Truly amazing and conform to the FF trend of characters looking amazing. The voice acting is also superb for the four main protagonists, as well as side characters like Jessie. At least Square didn't miss the mark in this department.

    The game builds on characters really well and you really feel for the characters. I did cry once or twice and I have to tell you I don't cry much these days for films, tv, video games etc.

    The battle system is really fun and quick to learn. I highly recommend using the 'Assess' materia ability to learn the weaknesses of opponents and how to beat them. The bosses are really well designed and aren't that easy on Normal mode. I can safely say that some were quite challenging.

    The overall story is very good. yes some parts are stretched out but it allows for greater character development. There are also not a lot of side quests so it doesn't feel like endless grinding.

    I can't wait for the next parts of this wonderful game and re-imagining of FF7.    … Expand
  98. JWalker117
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Just recently i played the original Final Fantasy 7 before diving into the remake, i was thoroughly impressed by how fun it was and how sympathetic and relatable these characters are, and then the Remake arrived, and i loved it, its expansion and differences made me appreciate the original even more because its clear just how much the people behind Remake care about its characters and itsJust recently i played the original Final Fantasy 7 before diving into the remake, i was thoroughly impressed by how fun it was and how sympathetic and relatable these characters are, and then the Remake arrived, and i loved it, its expansion and differences made me appreciate the original even more because its clear just how much the people behind Remake care about its characters and its story and they believe in them.
    I know there's people that dont like the ending and what it implies, but you know what, im ALL IN for something new and exciting.
    Let's **** mosey babyyyyyy    … Expand
  99. devchaos
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    The game has gorgeous models and effects. The story awesome too. I love this game.
  100. JayBarbosa
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Being a huge fan of the original and all the expansions the world/story had from Advent Children to Crisis Core, I was very skeptical of this game. So skeptical that I cancelled my preorder to avoid being disappointed. I picked it up a few months later after seeing some reviews and finally decided to play it and I was wonderfully surprised. Not only is it one of the best looking games I’veBeing a huge fan of the original and all the expansions the world/story had from Advent Children to Crisis Core, I was very skeptical of this game. So skeptical that I cancelled my preorder to avoid being disappointed. I picked it up a few months later after seeing some reviews and finally decided to play it and I was wonderfully surprised. Not only is it one of the best looking games I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing, it took the story in unexpected ways that I’d say we’re mostly satisfying. Combat was a huge challenge since I much rather prefer turn based. The combat is really hit or miss, it’s either extremely fun and rewarding or makes me want to turn the game off from frustration. The characters I thought were portrayed greatly and Cloud especially had great development. The expanding of Midgar and some side characters were also very good. Not to mention the stellar voice acting. Personally my biggest gripe with the game was the pacing and the “newcomer friendly” aspect of it. This game could have easily been cut down 10 hours and didn’t have to drag on at certain points. It felt more like they were trying to hit a quota instead of putting meaning-full content to fill gaps and instead they said “Here’s a gauntlet of enemies and endless corridors”. Especially towards the middle and end the pacing can come to a stand still with moments from the original that took 5 minutes now taking an hour+. The pacing can get extremely slow and tedious overall. And for newcomers to the FF7 world I think this game will be very tough for them. This game I’d say absolutely relies on the knowledge of knowing the first game or atleast the general aspect of it. For that reason I’d suggest playing the original first. In general while I don’t want to sound like a old man and harp on about the original I think this remake takes that beginning section and really does improve it for the better. But with pacing and slight story issues there is definitely improvements that can be made in the games to come. I was extremely pleased with this game and cannot wait for the sequel/2nd part.… 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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