Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. GmKyban
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    If you like RPG's in general, not just a Final Fantasy fan, you'll enjoy this game. If you're a fan, I think you will really love it!

    They take everything about RPGs and crank it up. My favorite parts are the characters and the epic battles. The characters are fun, the dialogue and banter is a joy and the actors did an excellent job bringing these classic characters to life. That's no    If you like RPG's in general, not just a Final Fantasy fan, you'll enjoy this game. If you're a fan, I think you will really love it!

    They take everything about RPGs and crank it up. My favorite parts are the characters and the epic battles. The characters are fun, the dialogue and banter is a joy and the actors did an excellent job bringing these classic characters to life. That's no small feat!

    Then there's the epic boss battles. Every boss has multiple music tracks to fit the current phase of the fight. it's all over the top and gives me goosebumps every time. it's fun and the combat is satisfying.

    I really don't have many negative experiences while playing the game. There are a few weird combat targeting and camera issues. But they are few and far between. It's not perfect, but still amazing. I would give the game a 9.5 but rounded up for my score.

    This game is really worth playing, and a trendsetter for future RPG's, not just JRPGS. I got a platinum trophy and I'm planning on playing through it again real soon!    … Expand
  2. Sorariku
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This game hits all the right notes. It has the atmosphere of the OG and expands on the characters we love so much. The graphics are top notch, the music is the best I've ever heard in any game, and the combat is something to behold. This game deserves a 10. Square Enix put a ton of love into this title and it shines through brightly.
  3. Elektrotwerk
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    As a kid from the 80s, FF VII was not my first game, but the game with maybe the biggest impact next to MGS. I never played a game before I was so touched and interested in the world, the music, gameplay, story and the characters. It's one of those games I sometimes wish I can go back in time, sit on in the living room, on that old carpet a few centimeters in front of that small old tv andAs a kid from the 80s, FF VII was not my first game, but the game with maybe the biggest impact next to MGS. I never played a game before I was so touched and interested in the world, the music, gameplay, story and the characters. It's one of those games I sometimes wish I can go back in time, sit on in the living room, on that old carpet a few centimeters in front of that small old tv and play this game again as a kid.

    So Final Fantasy VII Remake was maybe that game of all newer games I was most interested to play. In the hope I have that same, or a rly close experience like I had when I played the original as a kid. And it had some moments, I was fascinated by it. I saw myself smile and just enjoying the moment. I'm thankful to have the chance to play this. Something I never expected or just could imagine that I play a remake of FF VII one day. The game is not perfect at all. But now as an adult had a great time and I found myself thinking back when I was that little boy and had to fight that scorpion boss as well. It was a great experience and I want more of that.    … Expand
  4. Luahanseng
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This game us a MASTERPIECE! There is nothing in this game you want to change or improve because they nailed every aspect
  5. Za_Uvek
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    As much as I am a Final Fantasy fan, let alone a Final Fantasy 7 fan, I'll have to do my best to keep this review brief. It would be so easy to write an essay on all the heavy pros and cons because of how this game hits close to home for many.

    First off the story. Yes, it's just the Midgar section of the original. And Yes, it's still a full fledged 40 hour-ish game. Which creates a lot    As much as I am a Final Fantasy fan, let alone a Final Fantasy 7 fan, I'll have to do my best to keep this review brief. It would be so easy to write an essay on all the heavy pros and cons because of how this game hits close to home for many.

    First off the story. Yes, it's just the Midgar section of the original. And Yes, it's still a full fledged 40 hour-ish game. Which creates a lot of opportunities to enrich the experience for players and hold them back at the same time.
    All the characters that we know and love have been fleshed out and brought to life, but I can't help but feel that the story telling suffers because we only see a snapshot of the overarching plot. The key moments from the original are beautifully told with some solid voice acting and visuals. But overall, there are so many references to the main plot of the original that it creates this mystery that comes across as weird and convoluted for anyone walking in with fresh eyes. Not to mention the amount of filler in between chapters that really disrupts the flow of the story as we move from section to section.

    The visuals and sound are absolutely stunning of course. The music contains one of the best scores in a video game I have heard in years. Add those two elements to the new real time/turn based game-play, plus min-games, there is fun to be had. Not to mention the character progression along with the equipment management system is a breeze to use. So amongst the hit and miss structure of the journey itself, FF7 remake does provide an enjoyable experience through its exceptional presentation and game-play.

    Look, this remake swings very very hard! And with that, it hits some major home runs, but misses a lot of big throws too. If you have never played FF7, please pick up the original. It is rough to look at these days, but it is a great adventure and story that will not disappoint. If you start with the remake, you would be forgiven for feeling a little lost.
    For those FF7 lovers out there, you will be rewarded with a AAA experience that will hit you in the nostalgia nostrils. But even with the improved game-play, you might be left wanting even just a little after the journey is done.    … Expand
  6. klacha1
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I have played in a long time. The nostalgia was massive, and I felt like I was 9 years old all over again. The combat, the characters, and the music are all incredible. Best Final Fantasy game since 10 (2001).

    This is the first PS4 game I was able to play twice back to back as I had missed a couple of things on my first playthrough (weapons, materia, summons,    One of the best games I have played in a long time. The nostalgia was massive, and I felt like I was 9 years old all over again. The combat, the characters, and the music are all incredible. Best Final Fantasy game since 10 (2001).

    This is the first PS4 game I was able to play twice back to back as I had missed a couple of things on my first playthrough (weapons, materia, summons, etc.). In addition, the ending made me want to pay more attention to the story and dialogue the second time around. I definitely got my money's worth.

    Some of the side quests (especially the earlier ones) could have been better but they do improve and get more interesting as the game progresses. In terms of pacing, I feel like Chapter 14 was a little unnecessary as it almost felt like redoing Chapter 10

    Bring on Part 2!!!    … Expand
  7. RJTMMA
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Apart from the slightly linear sidequest fillers FF7R is an absolute masterpiece. Would recommend to any players new and old.
  8. triplex540
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself is great! I don't know why the user reviews are small, and prolly it's because it was review bombed, or the ending wasn't that great for Final Fantasy newbies/ Karens that want a 1:1 with the Original even though it is a 'Remake' not a Remaster, Trolls, and much more. This game deserves universal acclaim just like Ghost of Tsushima, or at the same level with The Last of Us II which is hot garbage. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a gem, whether or not you've played the Original or not, but it's better if you did.

    Moving on, the combat is purely. A masterpiece. I enjoyed every piece of it when I battle someone or something in-game, it is a blend of FFVII's turn-based ATB System (Turn-based combat getting older and less used imo) + the modern action-based combat system just like in FFXV. Simply put, the Old meets the New. Fantastic. Seems like the devs from previous Final Fantasy really thought of something new to create this from their past mistakes. What is only a bit of disappointing though is the Aerial Combat, but it doesn't outweigh my love for this game. In Aerial Combat, you can't cast skills and characters need to charge up momentum to jump high and attack flying enemies. This is realism though, this is both good and a bit.. meh. Still love it. The combat is complete, with attack/counter/defend/etc. commands, but with the limit of ATB so no button spamming. Hard Mode tried my patience, you will completely renew your strategy. Plus, Jules will make you cry lol.

    The graphics in-game. The cutscene quality. The Shin-Ra presentation on Chapter 17. Very, very astounding visual quality especially the latter example. They really put forth a lot of effort in this game, and you can't say it's cheaped out on and/or rushed. The animations in-game is good, when you step on a rock, when you step up, run the stairs, etc. but it lags matching up with the levels most of the time, but it quickly matches up on what level your foot is on the stairs. This is VERY MINOR and not a problem, just my observation. Also, Cloud's sword sometimes seems to glitch out on objects when he tries to sit on benches. Again, not a big problem. However, there are engine bugs (they say) that causes texture issue. A very noticeable example is the door at Stargazer Heights (Chapter 3), where the door is almost just colored and left without further details. Also, some things are 2D and blurry, go closer and they will become more detailed. I hope this issue gets resolved with a patch on the future, or an update in PS5 and PC/Xbox releases. People hating on these issues giving it a 5 or lower must sure be fun to talk to, huh? Not quite, they'll brag about how sharp their eyesights are. Some cutscenes, such as the Honeybee Inn in Chapter 9, is just fabulous.

    The OSTs. Oh, you know what to expect. Masterpieces. Nobuo Uematsu + Hamauzu and others? Really love it. You will hear remade music from the original for most parts of the game, even though the music in the original did not play on Midgar, Remake played various remade songs from FFVII OG outside Midgar. I truly appreciate the work they put on remaking Orchestral/Electronic versions of almost every song there is on the Original.

    This is where most haters/trolls/kids/first-timers of Final Fantasy/ KH Haters hate on - The ending of the game. Many people left confused, with those uninterested to further seek or dive deeper to what happened rating this game 5, or maybe even 3, lower or just plainly 0. The ending leaves so many questions, keeping ORIGINAL Final Fantasy VII fans questioning. It is indeed intriguing, and we're in for a ride for the 2nd part. The concept of the Remake being episodic is also a factor people hate this project. They're expecting a 'whole Remake' for a game that is released naturally long spanning 3 disks (Discs 1/2 were longer than the last, because the last only contains the last remaining bosses of the game). I see this having benefits - The devs can learn from their mistakes on this Part making Part 2 have greater quality. People also complain of them spending $60 every episode is out. You don't need to be poor in order to play this episodic project. These people also prolly got blinded by the microtransactions made in their Online Games. Pathethic. Making it episodic also means the Devs are maximizing stuffs on fleshing out the lore of FFVII. In the Original, there were many parts where the screen flashes and little to no explanations were left, but in the Remake - a scene, or an AI-operated cutscene will explain it to you.

    As far as I can say, FFVII Remake is a really good game. They fleshed out more unexplained parts from the Original, put phenomenal graphics, excellent gameplay and combat, and many more. This is easily one of the GotY Material games out there, along with Ghost of Tsushima II and many others. Would recommend this more to those who played FFVII Original, to lessen people whining that really didn't plat the original.    … Expand
  9. Andyc90277
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Great game and amazing graphics, the only thing the textures don't load fast rough in some areas unless you have an SSD drive installed.
  10. Silver00
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    i finished the game a couple of days ago, Midgar is a masterpiece and Square Enix should be very proud of this game. Not many games can pull off good linear. They do a masterful job at storytelling as well. I felt the exploration around sectors was perfect, the voice acting was amazing, Some reviews are upset that its not a 1:1 copy of the original game with a "fresh coat of paint on it"i finished the game a couple of days ago, Midgar is a masterpiece and Square Enix should be very proud of this game. Not many games can pull off good linear. They do a masterful job at storytelling as well. I felt the exploration around sectors was perfect, the voice acting was amazing, Some reviews are upset that its not a 1:1 copy of the original game with a "fresh coat of paint on it" but it seems like they already made up their mind before even playing the game.… Expand
  11. Tsunowa
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    I not played the original game, so I can't talk about of how good was the remake and history modifications, but as a person who was introduced to Final Fantasy franchise by this game, I can say that was a wonderful experience, history, characters, such a good soundtrack, and the combat was so fun! A must play for PS4 owners.
  12. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Apesar de alguns problemas de programação, o Final Fantasy VII Remake consegue ser na minha visão uma obra-prima dos jogos eletrônicos, apresentaram fidelidade ao original e trouxeram uma imersão bacana e que fez eu viciar jogando por dias sem parar. Não vejo a hora de ter a segunda parte desse jogo, e quem está com medo de comprar, vai por mim que tu amarás assim como amei.
  13. Tomotomo
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    The Pros:
    1. Amazing Gameplay
    2. Lovely Characters 3. Replay-ability 4. Great Voice acting 5. Detailed environment 6. Great narrative 7. Interactive NPC 8. Great dialogue 9. Strategic Hack and Slash 10. Customizing Materia 11. Beautiful Music 12. Fast paced music to give hype 13. Balancing the cutscenes and gameplay 14. Bringing the classic back to life 15. Its a totally different game 16.    The Pros:
    1. Amazing Gameplay
    2. Lovely Characters
    3. Replay-ability
    4. Great Voice acting
    5. Detailed environment
    6. Great narrative
    7. Interactive NPC
    8. Great dialogue
    9. Strategic Hack and Slash
    10. Customizing Materia
    11. Beautiful Music
    12. Fast paced music to give hype
    13. Balancing the cutscenes and gameplay
    14. Bringing the classic back to life
    15. Its a totally different game
    16. Expanded world (not filler)
    17. The hidden context
    18. Fun and challenging mini-games
    19. Character Development
    20. Cinematic, both cutscenes and gameplay
    21. Intense boss fights
    22. Endgame content

    The Cons:
    1. Aerial Combat for Close combat characters
    2. It has some Low graphic details
    3. Unrealistic Physics
    4. Lip sync except in cutscenes (Japanese lip sync is better though)
    5. Slow rendering details
    6. Some Side Quest should be enjoyable
    7. Small lack of expansion of the story for other character's perspective    … Expand
  14. Cyber_Angel
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    It drags and is boring and dull at times, but as a whole it's a fantastic ride.
  15. Caookies
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    They did this one good, but there's definitely a good chance they'll screw up part 2
  16. Cesar3
    Aug 8, 2020
    7
    Buenísimo en todos los apartados, una lastima q no estén los combates clásicos por turnos
  17. Zislbog
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Whilst I had a sense of trepidation awaiting the remake as the original is one of my favourite games of all time, they don't fail to deliver. Only the first game in part of the remake, the story focuses on the original opening chapter of original Final Fantasy VII game, which whilst a good opening is the least interesting and fun part of the game. And yet the remake delivers an amazingWhilst I had a sense of trepidation awaiting the remake as the original is one of my favourite games of all time, they don't fail to deliver. Only the first game in part of the remake, the story focuses on the original opening chapter of original Final Fantasy VII game, which whilst a good opening is the least interesting and fun part of the game. And yet the remake delivers an amazing experience with modern gameplay, expanding the story breathtaking visus including the summons. It delivers in all aspects, and can't wait for Part 2.… Expand
  18. JoshuaWilsonArt
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This may be my favorite FF game. It’s right up there with FFX. I really hope they don’t rush the story. I enjoyed having the time to build a love for the characters. The time spent with them really helped to me to get invested in their struggles. I can see myself really growing attached. I hope they continue this amazing quality and story telling. I can’t wait to play the sequel on the PS5!
  19. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Una buona premessa per il futuro, gameplay Interessante e stuzzichevole, storia fedele e rivista nei punti giusti con i dovuti approfondimenti.
  20. Lynchzinho
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Pure nostalgia! Takes me back to when I was 12 years old, discussing how to beat Ruby & Emrald weapons with some friends at school. Graphics are great, music is great, the story is great, the combat system is great. Obviously they have expanded on the story and stretched whats took a couple of hours of gameplay in the original and expanded on the details. I actually like that they're doingPure nostalgia! Takes me back to when I was 12 years old, discussing how to beat Ruby & Emrald weapons with some friends at school. Graphics are great, music is great, the story is great, the combat system is great. Obviously they have expanded on the story and stretched whats took a couple of hours of gameplay in the original and expanded on the details. I actually like that they're doing this game over a series to do it justice. My only issue so to speak is that it wasn't open world so to speak. In a couple of places the pacing seemed a bit off. But overall it's great. Usually when I complete a game I am done with it, but I'd reccomend anyone to replay this one again on hard mode, which unlocks after you complete it. This separates the men from the boys, and is the way it's meant to be played! No items can be used, MP doesn't replenish when resting, and the enemies are much tougher. You keep everything you got in your first play through, and it unlocks unique challenges in the combat arena which some get pretty tough. I'm not one for trophy hunting Usually either, but because it was so good on hard mode I made sure I got the platinum trophy. Would highly recommend to anyone who liked the original!… Expand
  21. blueshoes
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    One of my all time favorites! The characters have so much charm, the story is engaging, the music is phenomenal, the combat is a blast, and best of all Tifa is Tifa. I will say the side quests in this game are really not great, but I didn't even care because it means you get to spend more time with Tifa (yes yes and Barret and Aerith).
  22. Christian4036
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    An exciting and wonderful take on the original. The animation and voice acting are excellent, the combat and storytelling are fantastic, and the soundtrack while not as good as the original is still beautiful in its own way and compliments the game perfectly.
  23. KitKat626
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Loved this game and couldn't put the controller down. Wonderful gameplay, great store that kept me interested (with a few exceptions), and awesome music this game has me captivated. Yes, there are some faults but nothing can be perfect. This game made me want to go back and play the old game to compare it.
  24. jallday
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    what coulda made the game great came in small doses

    cut scenes crowded the game leaving the gameplay to take a passenger seat. didnt feel they needed to stretch such a small portion of the game so much only to not really have a ending. controls, fighting systems and visuals were all great tho. but they got carried away with the story and presentation
  25. IagoCustodio10
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma experiencia maravilhosa, nostálgica e emocionante. Final Fantasy 7 Remake é uma obra prima, que pega o original e o expande de uma maneira incrível. O desenvolvimento dos personagens secundários e a relação e o crescimento pessoal do Cloud é cativante. O jogo só não é nota 10 devido a algumas quests secundarias, que são fracas. O Combate, dialogos e as cenas marcantes são incriveis. Sem contar na trilha sonora que é uma verdadeira OBRA PRIMA. 7 CDs de trilha sonora é algo surreal. Portanto minha nota é 9.… Expand
  26. Luciole44
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    I think it's the most CRINGE game i ever play. The original one was my best game as a kid and still love it, but damn this one is so bad, the gameplay is cringe, the graphics are cringe, the battle mode is the most cringe things i ever see in my life, only pedo manga fan will like this sh!t .
  27. Arkanian
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome finally the wait is over , first Final Fantasy I enjoy like old times after X.
  28. Acid-Test
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    Huge steaming pile of **** from Square Enix. They took one of the best games of all time, gave it a nice graphical/gameplay overhaul, then proceeded to **** up the story so much it is painful to sit through all the cringe. Tetsuya Nomura stories play out like a 12 year old's fanfic on Deviantart. Will not be purchasing 2 or 3 and definitely regret shelling out money for this trash.
  29. Quills
    Aug 2, 2020
    6
    I wanted it to be better. After so many years in development, and so much feedback from the demo testing, I wanted it to be better. So much was done right from music, to the NPCs, to the weapon upgrade system;however, so much was done wrong like camera angles, battles, and cutscenes. If you want to see more in-depth reasons for my rating see my Pro/Con below.

    Pros: Music: I LOVED the    I wanted it to be better. After so many years in development, and so much feedback from the demo testing, I wanted it to be better. So much was done right from music, to the NPCs, to the weapon upgrade system;however, so much was done wrong like camera angles, battles, and cutscenes. If you want to see more in-depth reasons for my rating see my Pro/Con below.

    Pros:

    Music: I LOVED the music in most sections. I usually turn video game music off to listen to a podcast or something and I haven't done that once with this game.

    NPCs: The sectors felt alive as I went through them. I liked to hear dialog about their lives as I walked past. Also, the little side quests were a nice way to "grind" without it feel like grinding.

    Weapon Upgrades: Really nice to customize the characters to support a play style I liked.

    Cons:

    Camera Angles: Why were the angles so bad? Why? Half the time I couldn't see where I was fighting or was phasing through other characters during scenes.

    Freedom of Movement: Yes, FFVII was a linear game and I expect some of that to return but in a way this was worse than the original. We have the technology now to make it so slow walking through a sector isn't the only way to get to an endpoint. Clearly they can climb, jump, etc. so why not allow that a la Assassins Creed?

    Battles: Warning rant/screed ahead. tl;dr: Battles make no sense.

    Hitting an enemy who is resistant to physical attack just so I can get enough ATB to use the magic I should be using is annoying. Special abilities I get, but things like magic and items should be available for use anytime. When I am fighting and trying to move away from an enemy who is about to attack, half the time I end up bumping into one of the other party members.

    Faces: For the most part the female faces were okay. Not always great but okay. Male faces were always too soft and rounded. They felt out of place when looking at someone like Jesse. It feels like two different art styles got tossed together and whoever did Jesse is the superior artist.    … Expand
  30. Face
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    Just no. Why in the world would they feel the need to do what they did with the story? It's absolute garbage now. Don't waste your time. Boycott Square-Enix.
  31. SecludedGodMind
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    Square Enix took the game that got them on the map and completely changed everything. The story makes absolutely no sense now. We can revisit this in 15 years when they come out with FF7 5: REEEEmake v2.5, when they've added so much extra nonsense to the story and have no idea where to go with it.
  32. skrap
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    The best game of my life. Its so nostalgic to play the remake after playing the classic for years, since I was very young. Thanks Nomura and Kitase for this reference, and will be for a long time. Will be my reference as an excelent game.
  33. ManuVIllo
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    En general muy bueno. Empezando por lo negativo. En graficos, es como si fuera un juego de generación proxima, al que le han bajado los graficos para que funcione en PS4, habra que ver como se visualiza en PC, pero hay problemas en las texturas que no cargan. Desde mi punto de vista, la parte mas deficiente. Dicho eso pasamos a lo bueno. No es un Remake 1:1, hay cambios, a nivel argumentalEn general muy bueno. Empezando por lo negativo. En graficos, es como si fuera un juego de generación proxima, al que le han bajado los graficos para que funcione en PS4, habra que ver como se visualiza en PC, pero hay problemas en las texturas que no cargan. Desde mi punto de vista, la parte mas deficiente. Dicho eso pasamos a lo bueno. No es un Remake 1:1, hay cambios, a nivel argumental que a pesar de dejarte descolocado si jugaste el original, lo cual no es malo, se entiende que desde el punto de vista de ir por partes, tiene un sentido muy bueno, que permite una continuidad en la historia, dejandote un objetivo para las siguientes entregas. El juego esta lleno de guiños nostalgicos, pero se nota que esta version esta hecha para todo el mundo, jugaras o no el original, y que sorprenda a todo el mundo en una medida u otra sin perder su alma. Hablando de mecanicas, el combate es muy satisfactiorio, fluido y espectacular, el sistema de Materias esta muy bien adaptado a pesar de quedar claro que se dejan muchas para las entregas posteriores. En cuanto a la dificultad, el modo clasico o facil, es muy facil, permitiendote centrarte en la historia si te interesa mas la trama que los combates, hasta el punto que algunos combates se pueden superar casi sin interaccion del jugador. La dificultad normal, ya presenta un desafio medio para la primera partida. Una vez completado el juego, dispondremos del modo dificil, el cual se puede combertir en una autentica pesadilla si no estas acostumbrado a este tipo de juegos, (Tampoco es un Darck Souls no nos engañemos). El juego se dessarolla en forma de pequeños capitulos, que una vez completado se pueden repetir a eleccion del jugador en la dificultad que quiera, ya sea por superarlos en dificil, buscar secretos o completar todos los objetos del juego. En definitiva es un juego que por nostalgia se pondria un 9, pero pensando de forma fria, le pondria un 7, asi que de media lo dejo en 8. Esta claro que Square quiere ganar dinero con este juego, pero que a fin de cuentas es un juego hecho a partir de la nostalgia y para satisfacer el cariño de los fans de la saga. Y para mi en este punto cumple a la perfeccion.… Expand
  34. Isaiah_T_30
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    I absolutely love this game! The characters are lovable, Sephiroth is a great villain, gameply is great, but there are a few things that bother me in this game, the lighting of characters and npc's at times look generic, there are these unnecessary long hallways, at least 4 filler chapters in this game that are way too long. And there are filler side quests that are at times boring, I feelI absolutely love this game! The characters are lovable, Sephiroth is a great villain, gameply is great, but there are a few things that bother me in this game, the lighting of characters and npc's at times look generic, there are these unnecessary long hallways, at least 4 filler chapters in this game that are way too long. And there are filler side quests that are at times boring, I feel like Square Enix were lazy in these side quests. But overall, a great game, I absolutely LOVE this game, Game Of The Year… Expand
  35. FatNiceGuy
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game which is mire a reimagine Than a remake the graphisme are good the music are epic maybe a little to much of fan service at the end… Expand
  36. jrdnnn
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    Overall, I think the decision to remake FFVII, possibly the most important videogame ever made, has been a huge success in many fronts and has likely brought this timeless story bang up to date with a larger audience than ever. This said, it does feel and play like a tech demo, testing the waters for the bulk of what's to come, and this can sometimes be a bit distracting, despite me reallyOverall, I think the decision to remake FFVII, possibly the most important videogame ever made, has been a huge success in many fronts and has likely brought this timeless story bang up to date with a larger audience than ever. This said, it does feel and play like a tech demo, testing the waters for the bulk of what's to come, and this can sometimes be a bit distracting, despite me really enjoying most of the ~35 hour run time.

    The game is absolutely stunning visually and sonically. I am in awe with how the team recreated, upscaled and enhanced every aspect of the original from characters to iconic bosses/enemies to locations and the general atmosphere of the steampunk city of Midgar. I regularly stopped to marvel at the environments and the fanboy in me swooned at the incredible attention to detail. Battle visuals are stunning, and everything just feel so alive. Wall Market is a particular highlight, in addition to the Shinra Labs and Plate Top from the latter chapters. Everything is so charming and the magic of what made FFVII so special is captured completely. The cheesey dialogue and awkward anime-esque sighing and grunting is occasionally jarring, but to be expected in a dub of a JRPG. In general, the presentation of Cloud, Tifa, Barrett, Aerith and Red XIII as actual companions is really well done, and the villains are as ludicrous and animated as ever.

    The battle system is pretty much the outcome of more than a decade of experimentation from Final Fantasy games. The pseudo-turn based combat from XII, the staggering system from XIII and the overall approach to action gameplay from XV. What I am completely surprised about is how they've integrated all these systems WITH the materia from the original VII and came up trumps. The game is a joy to play, challenging and exciting with real tactical depth, and for the first time the four playable characters are truly on par which older Final Fantasies struggled with. Inevitably, you favour the stronger, more straightforward characters in RPG end-games, but I loved the way the situation of the story naturally fluctuated the team and they were all viable players. Boss battles really shine and the final two bosses of the game really showcase the utility of the system. Weapon progression is fun, taking yet more inspiration for yet another Final Fantasy, this time IX with weapon-specific skills. The materia system is virtually untouched from the near-perfect execution in the original and summons are powerful boss battle-specific abilites that improve upon XV's misfire. There's lots of side stuff to do (colisseums and hard modes) for completionists but ultimately a bit unnecessary.
    What doesn't shine in the game are side quests and every non-story related. Sure, RPGs have boring quests but this takes the biscuit. Everything is drawn out and needlessly dull. Traversal takes a long time, conversations draw on and on, and nothing super interesting comes as a consequence of completing side quests, which is a shame. The game in this respect does not deliver an immersive experience. Considering the Midgar section of FFVII is 8-10 hours maximum originally, extending this out to 30-40 hours was always going to be hard and unfortunately there is a lot of filler between the outstanding story beats from insanely long fetch quests to entire chapters crawling through tedious sewers or warehouses. Everything from the Train Graveyard, however, and especially the last 5 or so chapters are absolutely fantastic.

    Finally, speaking of which, the story. I loved what they've done with the story here if I'm honest. They've ironed out some weird 90s nonsense, gave prominence to all the right characters, highlighted the true weight fo Shinra's actions, and set up for what should be a different, but riveting continuation for part two. This said, the aspects of "destiny" completely new to the new iteration are pretty terrible. I don't see how the game or story merit from it at all, and it comes across very Kingdom Hearts babbly nonsense. This doesn't detract from the core story too much but the prominence in the latter half is a bit bemusing.

    Ultimately, this game is a successful update that out-did my expectations. I was genuinely emotional seeing this game unfold in front of me and despite some weak, boring artificial extensions to the playtime and occasional dodgy new plot elements, this is a heartfelt love letter to FF fans everywhere that I cannot see anyone being truly upset with.    … Expand
  37. HRChan
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    This is one of the reasons I wanted to buy a PS4, a remake of one of my favorite games of all time! There were concerning moments about the development because Nomura didn't even know he was going to be the director of the game until the reveal itself, then the scenario wasn't even close to done when they announced the game, as well as by mid-2016 I think they said that the development isThis is one of the reasons I wanted to buy a PS4, a remake of one of my favorite games of all time! There were concerning moments about the development because Nomura didn't even know he was going to be the director of the game until the reveal itself, then the scenario wasn't even close to done when they announced the game, as well as by mid-2016 I think they said that the development is gonna be starting all over again. But look at what they gave us, a real life look at Midgar! This has been one of the best gaming experience I have gotten, but there are flaws here and there, mainly just texture loading which I think can be easily solved with the PS5 with subsequent parts of the Remake, as well as the dialogue at some parts there was one side mission in Sector 5 with the old man, the ending of that mission was with the old man mad at us but then Aerith talks to you and says "Isn't it great helping people?" so maybe they can improve that in the next parts. Now to talk about the elephant in the room, the ending, I understand those who didn't like it but it is called a 'Remake' for a reason and that reason is to re-imagine the story of the game, I think we should have faith in them I mean the scenario writer is still Nojima which is the same with the original. I personally liked the ending but if some didn't really like the ending, well that's fine but you might not want to buy the next parts now knowing what they're doing with the series. Overall I really liked the game, the combat was amazing, the story is fantastic, I might have played the game for 4 or 5 days straight, I'm still on the road to platinum but I'm almost there I only got 5 chapters left to play in Hard Mode and 2 VR bosses to fight and I'll get the platinum!… Expand
  38. ItaloKratos
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    O jogo é bom, porém meio repetitivo... em determinado momento você se sente mais enrolado do que qualquer coisa
  39. Brunaanderline1
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Incrível uma verdadeira obra prima melhor jogo do ano na minha opinião. Personagens carismáticos, sistema de combate incrivel e excelente história como o original foi também parabéns a square enix por mais uma obra prima.
  40. Asashi7
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Very memorable game, bring my childhood memory.
    Great graphic, fresh gameplay.
  41. Jianuzzi
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the direction, art, and characters. Best of what I've experienced in 2020. My only problem is waiting for the next game because I really want to continue the unknown journey… Expand
  42. Ramires07
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    An old and yet refreshing game!
    I've played when I was only 13 years old, and love it. Now more than 10 years later, the love was renewed...
  43. lgndsgn
    Jul 29, 2020
    6
    I'll make this short. The original was FARRRR better.

    SquareEnix is milking the hell out of this game. It doesn't even compare to the original. 1) The music has been butchered ("remixed"). No longer does the music mesh perfectly with the environment and really draw you in like it did in the original. The motifs have been destroyed to make it more "modern" sounding. The jukeboxes mess    I'll make this short. The original was FARRRR better.

    SquareEnix is milking the hell out of this game. It doesn't even compare to the original.

    1) The music has been butchered ("remixed"). No longer does the music mesh perfectly with the environment and really draw you in like it did in the original. The motifs have been destroyed to make it more "modern" sounding. The jukeboxes mess up the atmosphere by introducing music that doesn't fit the scene. 2) graphics are better, of course... but there's a hell of a lot more to a game than graphics. I feel like they dropped the ball. 3) wayyyy too linear. 4) ending was contrived and forced... again, just to say to fans "look this was an exciting ending wasn't it?"... 5) much of the story in this game is straight up FILLER... just for them to says "look, this is worth $60!!!". But it's not QUALITY story like the original. The original was pretty damn close to perfect in terms of story chapter and pacing. 6) 25% of the story seriously just feels like a dating simulator with a love triangle. This was not in the original and its so dumb. 7) way too many cliches.... how many times are they going to show us a character falling off a ledge like they're about to die and then another character swooping in to save them. 1 time is enough (or not at all), but SquareEnix decides to use this cliche probably 10 TIMES!!! Seriously?? 8) they had to add pro-trans "gender is anything you want it to be!!!" propaganda BS that, of course, wasn't in the original.

    Ugh.... anyways, it's not bad. I just don't understand why they have to milk it and destroy the soul of the game. Oh wait, I do. It's called money.

    And SquareEnix, if you read this, you BETTER not take out the overworld airship flying in the next one or you're going to have a lot of pissed fans. Please, please don't get rid of the airship/overworld and make everything menus and linear BS like every FF since FFX.    … Expand
  44. renohata
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    It is not the original, but still a great game, I believe that is the best this console generation could provide in therms of graphics.

    The gameplay is simply amazing, even better than the original ATB.

    There is also a few glitches on the graphics, but it is still beatifull.
  45. eggknight
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    The daunting task of remaking a cherished classic was almost an impossible challenge. Square Enix has done a commendable job at recreating the game to look and feel like how my imagination interpreted the original game from the 1990s. The music is simply perfect. The characters are further developed, and the Midgar world feels much more lively. The combat system is a great mix of activeThe daunting task of remaking a cherished classic was almost an impossible challenge. Square Enix has done a commendable job at recreating the game to look and feel like how my imagination interpreted the original game from the 1990s. The music is simply perfect. The characters are further developed, and the Midgar world feels much more lively. The combat system is a great mix of active and turn-based strategy, and especially on hard mode encouraged me to really think about how to approach each battle. The dialogue was unexpectedly cheesy, and the I found the side quests somewhat of a chore. The narrow hallways for travelling the world felt very restrictive, more than some standard linear games. The story was acceptable, but I felt there were too many unexplained references to the original, and newer fans would be completely lost on the important connections. Overall great experience, and I look forward to the sequel.… Expand
  46. Jacaretinga
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I honestly do not understand the criticisms of the changes in the history of the game, that was expected. It didn't get bad and we still haven't seen the conclusion of this story.

    Gameplay is a lot of fun, that's what counts most in a game for me.
  47. Geneziz
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    The remake is like a speed run of the original psone release for the people that never played it. I don't know why people are angry at the game; If they want the full experience just play the original With more of 90 hours of gameplay. I still have my original psone memory card and I still cannot be the ultimate weapons.
  48. Robayr
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    This is a great game, and a fantastic start to an ongoing project on this amazing IP. Final fantasy 7 has been a staple of the gaming industry for two decades, and this game holds up. Seeing our old favorite characters in stunning detail, and hearing their voices is magic, and i can't wait to see what square has in store for us in the future. While it is a disappointment that we don't haveThis is a great game, and a fantastic start to an ongoing project on this amazing IP. Final fantasy 7 has been a staple of the gaming industry for two decades, and this game holds up. Seeing our old favorite characters in stunning detail, and hearing their voices is magic, and i can't wait to see what square has in store for us in the future. While it is a disappointment that we don't have the whole story yet, it is clear that the team is working hard to expand the game, and make every section into its own captivating story. All the classic moments from the original are more engauging than the PS1 version, but without losing the heart of the classic so many of us remember from our childhood. All in all i think this game goes a long way towards fulfilling the ambitious promise made during the age of the PS3 demo footage, that we will be able to live in this world again, and be able to share it with a new generation of fans, sharing the surprise of new twists and surprises with them.… Expand
  49. jdhathrisen
    Jul 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a shame.

    I will set my stall out as an FFVII nostalgist. I have played the original through four or five times in the last twenty years or so. I don't think it's perfect by any means, but even now, I think it holds up as a high point in game design.

    I was quietly optimistic about this game. Given that I haven't really enjoyed a Square game since FFXII some fifteen years ago, I had hoped they would stow away some of the habits that have made their recent releases unsatisfying. Broadly though, they have not, and the result is disappointing. First, the positives. The music is sublime. The mixing sometimes leaves something to be desired, and the new tracks are quite bland, but the remixes of the original tunes are mostly excellent. That the best tune is reserved for a squatting minigame is also quite funny.

    The graphics are terrific. Midgar is well-realised, and the sense of oppression from the great megalopolis is there in spades. Wall Market felt like a Midgar version of Kabukicho, and the seediness and neon beauty really shone. The high camp of the Honeybee Inn was a lot of fun, though the dance minigame felt hastily added and tacked on.

    Now, the faults. The reimagined story is confused and boring, in the main. Stretching out the original beats with mindless corridor wandering and backtracking is just lazy game design. Mostly, I felt no impetus to proceed. Too often, the characters wander around looking for a lever, or a switch, or explain the bleeding obvious. Not only does adding padding like Jessie's story make for unfocused storytelling, it detracts from the better parts of the original story. It made me like the characters less. And retconning the original story, to justify chopping up the original game to sell over a period of years, is heinous in the extreme. The early arrival of Sephiroth and the plot-altering ghosts are just egregious, and add nothing whatsoever to the story. It's akin to re-releasing Lord of the Rings, and adding a metaverse in which ghosts try to prevent Frodo from destroying the ring, every five minutes. I couldn't say whether this addition came about as a result of Square's greed, or Nomura's overinflated ego, but regardless, it leaves a sour taste. The attempted fleshing out of bit players from the original did nothing to add more engagement to any of their stories or personalities. It simply felt hollow.

    The combat feels like they have tried to marry two gameplay types, and have been left with the faults of both. Pausing frequently to navigate a sub menu, spells and attacks whiffing all too often, boss fights which seem unending, and a poorly implemented stagger system add up to an ultimately unsatisfactory outcome. All it made me think was that I'd much rather be playing DMC5, or Yakuza 0, or Nier Automata, or any number of games whose action battle systems are much more fun. The levelling up of weapons and frequent rearrangement of materia are little more than a chore, and feel like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, for all the difference it makes. In the end, mashing □ was 90% of what was required.

    The voice acting was acceptable at best, though as others have highlighted, once you notice the anime grunting, it is very distracting. I suppose there are few examples of a reimagined version of a classic being as good as, or better than, the original. And Square's recent handling of the final, wholly unedifying episode in the Kingdom Hearts series might have given me a hint as to the quality of this project. And indeed, the original will remain a quality game in spite of this experience. But the cynical way this game has been constructed leaves me feeling hard done by.

    So much more could have been made of this. When games like Persona 5 are so satisfying and inventive that I basically buy it twice, there is no excuse for Square putting out an inferior JRPG in this day and age.    … Expand
  50. FuzzyFluffy
    Jul 28, 2020
    6
    I was honestly quite surprised to see the high score that this game has gotten not just the Critic Review score but also the User Review score both hovering in the 80s

    I think a lot of this might have to do with the fact that its a remake of a beloved old game that a lot of people have fond memories off the reality is though that this game is deeply flawed its rushed this can clearly    I was honestly quite surprised to see the high score that this game has gotten not just the Critic Review score but also the User Review score both hovering in the 80s

    I think a lot of this might have to do with the fact that its a remake of a beloved old game that a lot of people have fond memories off

    the reality is though that this game is deeply flawed its rushed this can clearly be observed through the awful and i do mean awful texture work and its clear this is not simply just because unreal engine has texture streaming issues its lazy

    the further you go into the game the worse it becomes for example at one point i literally gawked at how terrible it looked i was close to the end of the game and the entire background was just a gigantic flat low resolution jpg...

    The environments are frequently reused you will have traversed and seen the same areas multiple times before you reach the end often you have to backtrack through exactly the same areas and you will get lost because the map is useless and everything looks exactly the same

    their attempt to hide loading screens fails you usually have to wait for 10 seconds to pull a lever now and then and whenever you come out of a cut scene the character has to stand still for 10 seconds before you can move them often you cannot even run you have to walk at a snails pace as if the main character has pooped his pants i really greatly dislike when a game does this

    The game has obvious padding throughout the side quests are nothing but fetch quests what hurts is that they clearly have cared but only in very specific spots the graphics in the boss battles are fantastic

    there are some great effect work the main character models looks freaking amazing though everyone else in the game looks like they came out of a ps3 game

    I have no idea how anyone could rate this game so highly considering how deeply flawed it is but that is not to say the game is all bad i love the battles i think Square done a great job mixing a tactical sorta feel with action it is almost a perfect hybrid more tactical than final fantasy 15 which was really just an action rpg

    Sadly the rpg elements are weak fairly linear choices can be made to improve your weapons sadly there aint many weapons in the game the battles are great fun strategic and action packed but the rpg portion of the game is shallow and linear

    The story is really well told there is nothing new here but what is there is done well even about 10 hours of the game are cut scenes and it never slowed down the pace i enjoyed the story and the battles i also liked the bike sections i thought they were cool

    But except the battles and story we have non existent jpg elements repeated reused environments backtracking horrible textures and low quality jpgs to fill in for actual graphics if this game was not a remake of a beloved game if it was not part of a big popular franchise i do think a lot more people would be critical about it

    This game was rushed that is clear through the entire game it just becomes more and more obvious the more you play playing it for the story and the battles alone is definitely worth it but font expect too much i did not view this game through rose tinted glasses like i suspect a lot of people here did

    I have never played final fantasy 7 before but i have played a lot of rpgs and jrpgs

    because the battles are so enjoyable and the story is so well executed i would give this game a 6 its saves itself from mediocrity but that is somehow even worse this game actually had potential when you play it you can see how this could have been a 10 out of 10 game

    but it has such fundamental flaws littered throughout and poor decision making is a constant red thread throughout the whole experience

    And this is personal and not part of my review score but i dislike parts of the art style what is with the 1940s type of aesthetic for cars and character clothing? And why.. why is Tifa wearing plate armor.. it looks ridiculous i get it Square thought when making final fantasy 7 we can just mix our sci fi with our medieval aesthetic and nobody will be left out.. and just threw in the 1940s because why not

    but it often looks ridiculous    … Expand
  51. BBuhler
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Good heavens this game was good. No right being as good as it was... I hope part 2 is released in 2022! If you like these characters, play this game! If you don't know these characters, play this game! So proud of what Square was able to accomplish with this beloved world. 10/10
  52. brees504
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Beautiful with fun combat. Some weird story choices at end. Great start to the remake series.
  53. Subject98
    Jul 27, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who did not fully play the original, I was expecting this to be a more faithful remake so I could experience the story in a package where the gameplay mechanics are more up my alley. But it's pretty disappointing that they decided to take it in a totally different direction, and not even in a very clever way at all. Basically there's a swarm of ghosts that represent 'fate' and when they're defeated the story is no longer on any preordained course. It seems to me like the whole reason they went with this plot device is to make an excuse for changing the story. It's 4th wall breaking in a way that breaks immersion, and at a point I stopped taking it seriously. I still think FF7 has a really cool underlying plot and setting, I'm just not sure I like how they are manipulating the story and characters going forward. On the bright side it wins some points back for having decent writing and dialogue for the majority of the game.

    There were things I enjoyed, the wide array of well designed and interesting boss battles being chief among the game's strengths for me. But there are definitely some weak areas too. While the graphics and artistry are quite top notch, the level design is ridiculously simplistic, most locations boiling down to a long hallway with tiny 10 second detours. After playing a lot of other similar games to this, it feels like they didn't even try to make exploration interesting, which is disappointing.

    The combat is good and can be really fun at times, but can also devolve into a cluster**** other times since you are trying to manage 3 characters while enemies are flailing all over the place. The party system and the way you have to manage it during combat makes things feel less skill based and more just plain high maintenance. This kind of depth of party control works for a turn based game like the original, but in all my 40 or so hours playing this remake I never felt like it quite clicked for an action RPG with aggressive enemies that don't give you room to breathe. It too often felt wrong. As I said before though, during boss fights is when the gameplay is at it's best in terms of skill and strategy.

    Plus the materia and weapon system underneath it all is pretty meaty and actually matters. You're really shooting yourself in the foot if you don't try to build your party up in a way that the characters compliment each other. That aspect of party management was something I definitely liked. It's when in combat managing control over everybody's actions that I found to be a pain in the ass, since the AIs controlling the characters you're not using are a bit brain dead and rely on you giving them commands to be even remotely useful.    … Expand
  54. mokpp3
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Graphics 7/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Animations 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    I can't wait for part2
  55. Kentucky1
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please! Do not make aerith die please! Of course, "should do" and "do or not", it still depends on the Japanese game makers. The writer himself believes that if this change happened, it will definitely be worthwhile and create a tremor in the fan community. How about you? Do you want Aerith to be saved and live happily ever after with Cloud?… Expand
  56. TalyssonZ
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Mudaram alguns aspectos da história e alongaram demais o jogo apesar de terem se saído bem como um fã do original não gostei de algumas mudanças o jogo nem parece mais um jRPG virou um jogo de ação
  57. Epione
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Fantastic! Paying tribute to the original as well as making it in to a newer version, well done!
    Can't wait for part two!
  58. tobiasbr22
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Magnifico, increíble apartado artístico, Midgar mas impresionante e inmersivo que nunca, se espera con ansias la segunda parte.
  59. superman002100
    Jul 25, 2020
    6
    I've been a long time fan of FF, just like many. This game has amazing graphics and I like the added components in both the story and Midgar. I thought they did well with the battle mechanics, and boss fights were wild...But that's all it was. It missed the mark on the most important thing, IMO, being fun. I have always loved RPG's because they gave you the ability to grind a little, or doI've been a long time fan of FF, just like many. This game has amazing graphics and I like the added components in both the story and Midgar. I thought they did well with the battle mechanics, and boss fights were wild...But that's all it was. It missed the mark on the most important thing, IMO, being fun. I have always loved RPG's because they gave you the ability to grind a little, or do a few side quests earlier that made you a beast during the main story. This game is played linear and in chapters like a really poor man's Devil May Cry, but instead of being fun and exciting, it was littered with orange cones and boxes you can knock over and uneventful side missions which essentially amounted to "fetch" quests. The enemies that do exist are too sparse and bland and while the materia spells are great- there is no materia out there to get that gives you anything close to that double cast, "Knights of the Round" type of power. The game just lost my desire to play it as I treked along to the next boss, there was nothing to work torward. Since there are no real ways to grind experience or level anything up, you are stuck playing the game with generally an underdeveloped character which felt like a ploy to make the game last longer (fights would take longer and you would die more often). They offer hope with a little replayability by giving you a level select after you beat it, sprinkled with a couple more weapon points - which do little to nothing for you at that point. I platinum about 95% of games I play, so I started a hard run. With maxed out characters and materia I was one shoted by a jump attack from a basic lizard man, and called it quits shortly after that. And in hard mode there is no refilling your MP on any level, the rest stops only do HP. The high level spells cost about a quarter of your MP and there are some ways to slightly mitigate that, but dang. If you desire learning strengths and weaknesses, trying and failing, and developing strategies then this may be more for you than it was me. I like owning things and being able to use the cool spells in the game but, FF7R seems to not want you to do that. It's too hard to maintain any MP and to build ATB to use them. I ended up, putting it down, far away from my platinum. Too much frustration with no fun to offset it.… Expand
  60. XxStanTheManxX
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Day one playing FF7Remake was a AWESOME fun time playing! I platinum this game. Check out my PSN ID XxStanTheManxX This game is beautiful and the fighting mechanics are great. Thank you for bringing back the materia system. The characters and character voices are top notch. Having all the music returning along with new is FANTASTIC! Thank you Square Enix for bring back a well LOVEDDay one playing FF7Remake was a AWESOME fun time playing! I platinum this game. Check out my PSN ID XxStanTheManxX This game is beautiful and the fighting mechanics are great. Thank you for bringing back the materia system. The characters and character voices are top notch. Having all the music returning along with new is FANTASTIC! Thank you Square Enix for bring back a well LOVED game. Can't wait for the 2nd part. Keep up the AWESOME work that you do.… Expand
  61. jordon
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    It's a good game and it deserves its praise as such. However, there are glaring and consistent issues throughout the entire game that need to be addressed to and slid under the door (yes, that door) for review.

    Presentation: The graphics are phenomenal... for main characters and a few select other bits here and there. The first chapter has, for the most part, a great presentation    It's a good game and it deserves its praise as such. However, there are glaring and consistent issues throughout the entire game that need to be addressed to and slid under the door (yes, that door) for review.

    Presentation:
    The graphics are phenomenal... for main characters and a few select other bits here and there. The first chapter has, for the most part, a great presentation through environmental textures. It's when the story takes the player to Sector 7, right after the first part, that the graphical fidelity of the environment and the NPCs takes a nosedive. Within this area and the many areas after it, there exist nearly four generations of graphics ranging from PS1 to PS4. It may have been passable to have such low-resolution textures for off-in-the-distance visuals but much of the awful textures are front and centre.

    This level of inconsistency and lack of refinement is unacceptable, especially coming from a developer known to put a decent amount of production value into their games that are not low in budget. There has yet to be a patch released to address this issue. The argument is that it's being run on the PS4 and its old hardware. This is true, yet many games with similar budgets, development time, and linear gameplay have achieved astounding results; especially by comparison. For the lack of graphical-fidelity alone and the constant juxtaposition of high-res and low-res textures, I've removed two points from the score making it an 8/10. JUST barely out of the mixed territory. What saved it from a 7/10 or less is the story and general presentation of that story and the characters in it.

    Story:
    I never played the first game. I knew about it and watched my brother play it but by the time I was old enough, the PS2 came out and I played FFX as my first entry to the franchise. Likewise, I didn't play the remaster on the PS3 so this was my first time playing the game.

    Although I knew a bit of the story, it was a thrill to play the game and experience it for myself and enjoyed it all the way through. I understand the apprehension of fans for the original, in regards to the altering of parts of the story, but I also understand what SqEnx wanted to do with one of their most iconic entries for Final Fantasy. The characters are enjoyable and it was a pleasure getting to know Tifa, Aerith, Barret, et al. The gameplay mechanics are next level. The fighting system is one of the most enjoyable systems that I've ever used and I'm looking forward to using it again in the next instalment.

    All in all, the game is good and mostly great save for the caveat that is the terrible environmental textures that nearly ruin the presentation of the game save for the highly detailed main character models. What's disappointing about this remake is that the entire raison d'être for remaking it was to showcase the game, and thus the story, in breathtaking visuals as SqEnx intended. The reality is that the developers fell short and pushed out a hodgepodge of a graphical marvel. Parts are on par with other high-end games released this year and on the same platform, but just as many parts are akin to PS1 and PS2-era graphics with some PS3 thrown in here and there. With the game requiring roughly 95gb of storage, there really is no excuse for this mishap. I wish that I could give this a 10/10 but the at many times atrocious graphics, whether by laziness or a coding error, brings my score to an 8/10.    … Expand
  62. GameplaysRetro
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O jogo tem excelentes gráficos e músicas, um enredo que está cobrindo todos os buracos que haviam na versão original e trazendo uma experiência mais completa (lembrando que ainda será lançada a segunda parte do game). A jogabilidade apesar de não ser em turnos como o original, faz muito bem a sua parte e deixou as batalhas completamente dinâmicas e divertidas. Recomendado tanto para fãsO jogo tem excelentes gráficos e músicas, um enredo que está cobrindo todos os buracos que haviam na versão original e trazendo uma experiência mais completa (lembrando que ainda será lançada a segunda parte do game). A jogabilidade apesar de não ser em turnos como o original, faz muito bem a sua parte e deixou as batalhas completamente dinâmicas e divertidas. Recomendado tanto para fãs antigos como os novatos na série.

    The game has excellent graphics and music, a storyline that is covering all the holes that were in the original version and bringing a more complete experience (remembering that the second part of the game will still be released). The gameplay, despite not being in turn like the original, does its part well and made the battles completely dynamic and fun. Recommended for both old fans and newcomers to the series.    … Expand
  63. Takishima
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The negative reviews on this website and the critics score didn't do justice to the game. The game is perfect, and it exceeded the expectations of all of those who already had very high expectations in every aspect. The gameplay, cutscenes, music, battle system, characters, environment are all top-notch.
    The story is divisive but I heavily support their direction. I don't want to play    The negative reviews on this website and the critics score didn't do justice to the game. The game is perfect, and it exceeded the expectations of all of those who already had very high expectations in every aspect. The gameplay, cutscenes, music, battle system, characters, environment are all top-notch.
    The story is divisive but I heavily support their direction. I don't want to play FFVII OG story with just a 2020 graphics because I played the OG and I would know the story so all the shock value is gone.
    The way they did it is genius so I'd give the game 12/10 if I could.
    For those who disagree, play Crisis Core, watch Advent Children, then go watch the theories on YouTube and then you'd probably understand.    … Expand
  64. shaggx83
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    After so many years, finally this game came out. I played the original when I was barely a teenager and years later I remember this characters, places and music just like it was last week. What a way to remake a game. Even without the whole story, there are plenty of new things to discover in this more detailed world. Combat was breezy and action-packed. It was a gift and my saviour whileAfter so many years, finally this game came out. I played the original when I was barely a teenager and years later I remember this characters, places and music just like it was last week. What a way to remake a game. Even without the whole story, there are plenty of new things to discover in this more detailed world. Combat was breezy and action-packed. It was a gift and my saviour while under lockdown during the 2020 pandemic!… Expand
  65. Kentinouch
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It was not an easy task to doing remake of this legendary game.
    But Square succeed to give fans and new players an extraordinary experience.
    Probably not perfect cause there is some chapter who are a little repetitive. But graphism, sound tracks, voice actors, story, cut scene, strategic fight, give a real soul to this game. They even dare to go further in some funny passage of the    It was not an easy task to doing remake of this legendary game.
    But Square succeed to give fans and new players an extraordinary experience.
    Probably not perfect cause there is some chapter who are a little repetitive.

    But graphism, sound tracks, voice actors, story, cut scene, strategic fight, give a real soul to this game. They even dare to go further in some funny passage of the original story (wall market)

    We wish they will succeed for the other ff7 we are waiting for, and who are really an other challenge. ( probably in open world )    … Expand
  66. LollyLouMac
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolute gorgeous game! Super fun story and stays true to the original adding even more depth to the characters. Can’t wait for the next instalment. Gameplay is brilliant.
  67. riotgerms
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    I was having a decent time until i got to the Honey Bee Inn part of the game. They make you dress up like a woman and dance with a gay guy and the whole thing just made me ill. I don't want to play a game crammed to the gils with homosexual and transsexual **** The graphics are great, really shows off what a PS4 Pro can do, but I really wish the devs would not have **** on one of my allI was having a decent time until i got to the Honey Bee Inn part of the game. They make you dress up like a woman and dance with a gay guy and the whole thing just made me ill. I don't want to play a game crammed to the gils with homosexual and transsexual **** The graphics are great, really shows off what a PS4 Pro can do, but I really wish the devs would not have **** on one of my all time favorite media properties. I couldn't even play that Honey Bee part in front of my wife and kids, it was just sick. I'm so disappointed this SJW **** has infected Japan too.… Expand
  68. RogMicLove
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    As a fan of the OG, I absolutely loved this game. It’s everything I wanted from a remake. The gameplay is fun, characters are as iconic as I remember them, and is the best Final Fantasy we’ve had in more than a decade.

    Some of my problems include some texture issues in the slums areas, it’s episodic structure makes this one feels incomplete, and it’s not as friendly to newcomers as I hope    As a fan of the OG, I absolutely loved this game. It’s everything I wanted from a remake. The gameplay is fun, characters are as iconic as I remember them, and is the best Final Fantasy we’ve had in more than a decade.

    Some of my problems include some texture issues in the slums areas, it’s episodic structure makes this one feels incomplete, and it’s not as friendly to newcomers as I hope it would be. A lot of it’s charm is admittedly due to nostalgia. It worked on me, though.    … Expand
  69. Nixxon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    FF7 original is one of my favorite games of all time next to ocarina of time. Yes, nostalgia etc - now that that's out the way.
    The game blew my mind. It shot out like a canon ball and had my jaw drop at stunning locations / scenery, cry like the manchild I am at points, laugh at jokes and learn to love these characters even more. The music is insane, the combat feels great especially    FF7 original is one of my favorite games of all time next to ocarina of time. Yes, nostalgia etc - now that that's out the way.
    The game blew my mind. It shot out like a canon ball and had my jaw drop at stunning locations / scenery, cry like the manchild I am at points, laugh at jokes and learn to love these characters even more. The music is insane, the combat feels great especially how satisfying Tifa combos are, linking moves switching characters making it flow. Epic boss fights, atmosphere, ups and downs story telling a **** rollercoaster of a game. My game of the year 10/10 I could not ask for anymore - except I WANT MORE!    … Expand
  70. Mike_Arhi
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    Graphisme : 17/20 Très beau avec quelque texture pas au niveau donc un point en moins.
    Gameplay : 14/20 Le système de combat est super bien pensée mais l'exploration reste assez rigide et dirigiste.
    Durée de vie : 16/20 Bonne durée de vie mais End Game pas super intéressent. Bande son : 19/20 Magistral ! Scénario : 16/20 Très bonne relecture de l'histoire originel ,    Graphisme : 17/20 Très beau avec quelque texture pas au niveau donc un point en moins.
    Gameplay : 14/20 Le système de combat est super bien pensée mais l'exploration reste assez rigide et dirigiste.
    Durée de vie : 16/20 Bonne durée de vie mais End Game pas super intéressent.
    Bande son : 19/20 Magistral !
    Scénario : 16/20 Très bonne relecture de l'histoire originel , Quête secondaire pas intéressante.
    Ma Note : 15/20    … Expand
  71. Nackzx
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    FF7 Remake is a really good game that i liked alot.

    + Graphics
    + Gameplay
    + Storie
    + Sound
    + visual effects
    + 30 hours campaign

    My only problem was at the end of the game. Since the end of chapter 17 it was boss after boss. When i looked at the clock i noticed i was doing 3 hours of bosses after bosses and i didnt even die. Like that was just to much, but i liked the story.
  72. JWil
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    It’s so much fun yet different In good and some not so good ways. I love the gameplay and the music. There are times when the game drags on at parts it shouldn’t. I understand it took a lot of work to lovingly make this game and recreate certain things and add to others. Overall it was an awesome experience. Sometimes they can make Barret the butt of too many jokes. I understand comicIt’s so much fun yet different In good and some not so good ways. I love the gameplay and the music. There are times when the game drags on at parts it shouldn’t. I understand it took a lot of work to lovingly make this game and recreate certain things and add to others. Overall it was an awesome experience. Sometimes they can make Barret the butt of too many jokes. I understand comic relief but sheesh Square.... Prepare yourself for the end if you haven’t played it yet. Good for those who played the original like myself and those who are new to the franchise. Action adventure and RPG mechanics and systems make this game one of my favorites of the year. How will they top this though?! We will have to wait and see for the next parts! Definitely worth a buy!… Expand
  73. Headwound
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    As a fan of the og ff7 I really enjoyed playing this one and like the new twists in the game plus the graphics are amazing looking forward to part 2
  74. C_Bat
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    I think it is a lot more enjoyable if you're really familiar with the story of FF7 and treat this game as more of a NG+ in the style of Nier. Manages to have overly long and drawn out cutscenes, while still leaving much of the story unexplored. Underwhelming as a standalone product, but there was some fun to be had.
  75. Buaguila
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This is my first FF game. this is a must play for any new rpg players. Can't wait to play part 2 (which is supposedly free)
  76. Geraldo3Good
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    My personal GOTY, both this one and the original game are some of my all time favorite games.

    The soundtrack (seriously listen to the Airbuster theme), the gameplay, the boss battles, the voice acting, everything is perfect.

    A lot of people may not like the ending but I think it was pretty decent and sets up a lot of potentially interesting plot lines.
  77. Svenom46
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I hated this game after my first play through. I had the expectation that it was going to be the original story with no modifications, so I initially hated how the story played out at the end. Also, it was ridiculously easy and required almost no strategy to beat the game. A few things changed after that.

    First, I took some time to think about it and what the developers are trying to do and I’m not as mad. We are still going to get to play through all the cool stuff and locations in the original game in the next parts, there will just be minor tweaks to outcomes. I’m OK with this. I’ve accepted this now.

    Second, I played the game on hard mode and did all the achievements. I must say that hard mode is how this game is meant to be played (besides the lack of item usage - I mean why? And why still give us items?). It requires a lot of strategy and just feels more like how the game was meant to be. As for gameplay, the game looks great. The battle system is decent enough. The kids have deemed turn-based combat dead, so this is about the best we are going to get. Air combat is awful though, let’s get that out of the way. Keeping AI characters positioned where you want them is often frustrating and annoying. Other than that, the battle system works. I will say that I don’t like how summons work. I just want them to show up and do their super move and get on with it. Having to spend your own ATB to have them do attacks is annoying. How is this mess going to work in later games when you summon something like Knights of the Round?

    Materia is mostly good. I wish there was a bigger selection but they need to save some for future games. Also, I miss the days of getting a new materia once you master one. Being limited to one ‘All’ materia and two Elementals was rough. Other nit picky things: the mini-games were tedious and not fun. Wall Market seemed sort of limited as far as the optional side quests go when it came to customizing the outfits. I never want to see or hear from Johnny again - all of his parts were cringe-worthy. The soundtrack is phenomenal. The characters are all well written. It was just a really good game if you go back and do everything.

    Looking forward to Part 2 and hoping it doesn’t take a decade.    … Expand
  78. paten_007
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    after waiting years for the remake and this one is really making fans of FF7 come in tears after seeing the story again with impressive graphic, really enjoyed this part1 cant wait for the next part, easy buy for the digital if your a fans of the old franchise.
  79. Evenstar1985
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Game was a masterpiece!!! Last time i enjoyed a Final Fantasy game was FFX and it was my first ever FF game back in PS2 era, and the music on every boss battles top notch! Camera could had been better in some fights, but overall not not that annoying, makes me hate that i never had a PS1 to play the original FF7.
  80. Raineru
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    It is no doubt the best JRPG I've played. I loved the game's battle style, it's real time and turn based, I absolutely loved it! The story of this game is something I didn't expect. I've played Crisis Core before playing this and I must say that the quality of story-line of FFVII is mind blowing. I felt all the emotion while this game. For me, this game is the best FF game in ALL FinalIt is no doubt the best JRPG I've played. I loved the game's battle style, it's real time and turn based, I absolutely loved it! The story of this game is something I didn't expect. I've played Crisis Core before playing this and I must say that the quality of story-line of FFVII is mind blowing. I felt all the emotion while this game. For me, this game is the best FF game in ALL Final Fantasy series. Definitely worth every penny. I can't wait for the part 2!… Expand
  81. Dracoslayer
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game very much, especially Aerith character and i enjoy the adventure, I hope Final Fantasy VII remake part 2 will be the best game the same as Final Fantasy VII remake past 1… Expand
  82. leothelionninja
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    The visuals, music, and combat are outstanding and jaw dropping. The writing was beutiful but not outstanding. The game all the way to the last hour was honestly wonderful. But that last hour proved once again that Nomura is a hack-job director and writer..
    The problem with FF7R is that it is in fact not the game anyone was promised. The ending has worse writing that all of Kingdom Hearts.    The visuals, music, and combat are outstanding and jaw dropping. The writing was beutiful but not outstanding. The game all the way to the last hour was honestly wonderful. But that last hour proved once again that Nomura is a hack-job director and writer..
    The problem with FF7R is that it is in fact not the game anyone was promised. The ending has worse writing that all of Kingdom Hearts. Decides to ditch the original concept of FF7 and let Nomura do his own thing g. And honestly it ruined a game that would have been a 10 for me. Do not play or buy FF7R if you are looking for a a remake of FF7 because it is not that. It is an original series with many elements from FF7.    … Expand
  83. 55644ML
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    My game of year til now. Before playing this, I nearly finish the original version on the computer. Now come to this, I was shocked. Square Unix really had good use of the old story and made it more attractive. The characters are all amazing! I now only spend 16 hours on it, but I truly love it.
    It's really worth playing!!!
  84. Leon8ud
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Everything was amazing in this game, but thet cock up the ending if they didnt this game might have gotten a good score
  85. Mjn88
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Unbelievably good. Final fantasy 7 is one of my favorite games of all time and given this is a more modern version, I had high hopes and that’s exactly what I got, even with the new ending I appreciate what square is doing and I’m excited to see what the future holds for FF7. Even though this is a remake of a iconic generational game, there are still ways to screw it up with delivery.Unbelievably good. Final fantasy 7 is one of my favorite games of all time and given this is a more modern version, I had high hopes and that’s exactly what I got, even with the new ending I appreciate what square is doing and I’m excited to see what the future holds for FF7. Even though this is a remake of a iconic generational game, there are still ways to screw it up with delivery. Square really took the time to serve us a quality remake with amazing detail and jaw dropping action. What makes this game so much more enjoyable is the new game mechanics implemented in this new version. They took a big risk on doing so but I think it pays off. I did platinum this game on hard mode and I loved every minute of it. It still has the same charm that made the original game so iconic. Although I know the ending is going to be divisive between the FF7 community, I appreciate what direction the writers are aiming for and it makes me excited to see what is in store for the next installments of FF7. I would recommend picking this game up and diving into the world of FF7 if you’re a fan of amazing games. Go get it, stop wasting your time!… Expand
  86. NYFAN23
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is just great in so many ways. The story, characters, game play, graphics, side questing, all of it feels so good. The combat is so engaging and gets challenging at times. I truly feel out of all the remakes we have had, this is by far and away the best one. I had this for game of the year for a while but Ghosts of Tsushima has claimed that spot. It isn't perfect byFinal Fantasy 7 Remake is just great in so many ways. The story, characters, game play, graphics, side questing, all of it feels so good. The combat is so engaging and gets challenging at times. I truly feel out of all the remakes we have had, this is by far and away the best one. I had this for game of the year for a while but Ghosts of Tsushima has claimed that spot. It isn't perfect by any means, but Square has done a great job bringing arguably the best jrpg of all time to life with the visuals, music, story and characters all making this game fantastic.

    This is one i will replay many times over.    … Expand
  87. Deadcell44
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I went into this game expecting one thing and got another. By the end of vfc the game i didnt know what to expect. I love the new twists and turns. I cant wsit for the next part
  88. SuperLuigi
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    My only problems with the game are a lot of areas feel like filler or some areas take way too long to go through, where as the og was 1 screen in those same areas.
  89. Controlj
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    loved this game, story,characters and graphics and gameplay are amazing. takes me back to the original
  90. louis_231
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Honestly the most I've enjoyed a Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy X and that is saying something as that is one of my favourite games ever! There are a few nitpicks here and there I have with this game but overall it is a worthy remake that keeps most of the spirit of the original alive.
  91. knyy
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Its an amazing game for newcomers and FFVII veterans. The story is super close to the original one and the developers did some tricks, so the next few FFVII Remake Parts can do stuff differently storywise - quite clever.

    The graphics are top, but there are occasionally some low res textures. The soundtrack is really good, there are new versions of the old songs. The english and japanese    Its an amazing game for newcomers and FFVII veterans. The story is super close to the original one and the developers did some tricks, so the next few FFVII Remake Parts can do stuff differently storywise - quite clever.

    The graphics are top, but there are occasionally some low res textures. The soundtrack is really good, there are new versions of the old songs. The english and japanese voice acters are perfect.

    I cant wait for the next releases. It would be a 10 / 10 if FVII Remake was one game and not split up into many.    … Expand
  92. Sefi
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Para mi es un juegazo, lógicamente han añadido muchas cosas que no estaban en el original, pero indagan mas en la historia, creo que muchas cosas están mejor explicadas que en el original.

    Por lo que a mi respecta, tanto las mecánicas como el juego en si, se merece mi 10.
  93. ecgbox
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra, mejor revitalización de un título jamás vista, entretenido, DIVERTIDO, apasionante, son sólo algunos de las calificaciones. En general es una obra maestra, 0 aspectos negativos.
  94. Savagehulk58
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This game is 9.8 for me and would have been a 10 For me if not for some spotty graphics in some areas. I never played the original growing up because I didn’t have PS1. So this was my first introduction to the FF7 world and wow what an amazing world! What an amazing story! What amazing characters! The game really blew me away. The story is top notch, the characters are some of the bestThis game is 9.8 for me and would have been a 10 For me if not for some spotty graphics in some areas. I never played the original growing up because I didn’t have PS1. So this was my first introduction to the FF7 world and wow what an amazing world! What an amazing story! What amazing characters! The game really blew me away. The story is top notch, the characters are some of the best characters in video game history and the combat is the best combat in any Final Fantasy games I’ve ever played. Wait was worth it and I can’t wait for part 2!… Expand
  95. ArisManimal
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    + perfect10 battle gameplay, beautiful graphics, great story and setting, nice weapon upgrades & abilities
    - side quests are so terrible and inexcusable compared to the side quests of Witcher 3, mini games are terrible also (many trophies are connected to those horrible mini-games)
  96. PS4GUY1
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Very good game! I love the new direction and narrative reason to go off the original script. Also all the characters got really fleshed out. I really like the side characters this time around. This is a must buy.
  97. Quacks81
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This is one of the better games this year that actually feels complete and satisfying. When I buy a game I want value for my dollar. I was a fan of the original and still a fan after playing this game. Sure some people will complain about the new formula they used by changing certain story elements and making it very fan service. Ending was also all over the place and a bit over theThis is one of the better games this year that actually feels complete and satisfying. When I buy a game I want value for my dollar. I was a fan of the original and still a fan after playing this game. Sure some people will complain about the new formula they used by changing certain story elements and making it very fan service. Ending was also all over the place and a bit over the top. Hopefully it will make more sense once they release more the sequels to this game. If your stuck at home then this is the time to get lost and play this masterpiece.

    Pros: Deep game play, engaging story, amazing music, and lovable characters
    Cons: Awkward Camera at times, missing materia, story direction may not appeal to everyone, and
    some areas do drag a bit    … Expand
  98. Alvz9
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Estupendo gameplay, cómodo y fácil de aprender, muy adictivo superando a otras lógicas A-RPG (como las ya vista en la saga Kingdom Hearts). A nivel gráfico es una maravilla, y a nivel narrativo se arriesga a re-imaginar la primera historia contada en el PSX. Es un juego que no se queda sólo en el "remake", sino que arriesga y propone una nueva perspectiva para abordar esta hermosa historiaEstupendo gameplay, cómodo y fácil de aprender, muy adictivo superando a otras lógicas A-RPG (como las ya vista en la saga Kingdom Hearts). A nivel gráfico es una maravilla, y a nivel narrativo se arriesga a re-imaginar la primera historia contada en el PSX. Es un juego que no se queda sólo en el "remake", sino que arriesga y propone una nueva perspectiva para abordar esta hermosa historia sobre clases sociales, política y ecología. Muy ansioso de esperar su segunda parte en la siguiente generación de consolas.… Expand
  99. Pauloslr
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Jogo sensacional. Recomendo. Melhor mecânica de combate. Lutas frenéticas.
  100. daiwanlung
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Stunning to see the vision of the original game so lovingly realized, the added characters & stories really flesh out the FF7 world, combat system also fantastic. Loved the game
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 126
  3. Negative: 0 out of 126
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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