Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. ARYXANDRE
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    It's amazing to relive all the main story beats of the original, all the while, feeling distinctive. Perfect gameplay and a story that reaches far deeper than it shows.
  2. Danorganplayer
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    A perfect reimagining of a classic title. They finally got these characters right after a long time of missing the mark since the original. I do have some minor nitpicks but hopefully they get ironed out in a part 2.
  3. Gamingking007
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I’ve been waiting for this game for so long! I can’t be happier than to play this masterpiece ! Thank you square for making my dreams come true ! Square Enix is one of the best companies on earth! Always brining us straight into a perfect gaming future !
  4. Celcees
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Holy hell is this better than I expected. Game adds a lot of depth to the characters, and adds some twists... The new characters are all rather interesting and have some foreshadowing that a few of them will show up again in later installments. Ive seen some complain mildly about side quests but i found them to be nearly all fun and engaging with maybe 1 or 2 being a bit bland. There is quite a bit of content here. Id say most players will get 35-50 hours. A competionist can easily get 50-70 hours out of this game. Id say this is good for first timers, but you will miss the differences and references to the original. The Acting from the VA's is awesome.… Expand
  5. peanuts
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Spoiler free review: They did it. Thank-god for Square Enix. The game was wonderful.

    I went purely for plot elements, side-quests, and map exploration- and it took me about 80 hours to finish the game... without attempting 100% completion in everything. I purchased the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order which included Cactuar, Baby Chocobo, and Carbunkle    Spoiler free review: They did it. Thank-god for Square Enix. The game was wonderful.

    I went purely for plot elements, side-quests, and map exploration- and it took me about 80 hours to finish the game... without attempting 100% completion in everything.

    I purchased the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order which included Cactuar, Baby Chocobo, and Carbunkle summon materias. These summons slightly enhanced gameplay, yet the chance to use summons in battle is quite random to begin with- at least in this game - until certain conditions are met. Still I imagine there are some die-hard fans that insist on using these optional summons just because they look cute.

    After playing RPG's for almost 3 decades the original FF7 was clearly the best of them all given the context and when it launched. I have compared new RPG's to it as the standard for judging. I think after playing the first chapter of this series- FF7 Remake (in it's entirety) will surpass even the original FF7 by a comfortable margin. The plot, story, and characters are simply too good in most places.    … Expand
  6. Liquidus
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    My childhood imagination realized. This is the game I have been waiting for. I can't bring myself to beat it just yet . I ha e to absorb as much of it as I can.
  7. GMOSU22
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I had to log in just to Write a counter review to all the idiots who haven’t even finished the game giving it bad ratings..

    The game is gorgeous. The mechanics are a fantastic spin on new and old. The characters are perfect. The voice acting is almost entirely amazing. The production value is superb. The presentation is spectacular. They nailed the vibe of Midgar and FFVII in general. The    I had to log in just to Write a counter review to all the idiots who haven’t even finished the game giving it bad ratings..

    The game is gorgeous. The mechanics are a fantastic spin on new and old. The characters are perfect. The voice acting is almost entirely amazing. The production value is superb. The presentation is spectacular. They nailed the vibe of Midgar and FFVII in general. The music is an appropriate modern take on the Original soundtrack. The materia system is there and is just like what I’d expect a new take on the game to be. Everything is just amazing. The only actual complaints I have are the occasional camera annoyance and parts of the game have some pretty poor textures. It’s like they just forgot or didn’t have time or the hardware is limiting the game. But that’s something that will undoubtedly be patched.

    The detail is just incredible. This feels like a real Midgar. I never could have imagined how they would represent this city in a modern game to such high standards. If not for the poor textures in some areas it would be 10/10 and best of this generation of gaming. The little things are amazing. If you really take your time and check things out and enjoy the game, there’s so much thought and care that went into it. They clearly wanted to make the best final fantasy game ever here. And if the rest of the games add up, then they will succeed. Because this is freaking superb.

    Now about the people rating this 0 or 5 or really anything less than 7: They are either butthurt mega fans that can’t stand anything being different from the original, or they are Idiots who can’t understand the concept of a remake and how much different it is going to be from a 23 year old game... This isn’t a remaster. It’s not the exact same game with modern graphics. It’s a REMAKEof the FFVII story and universe. You know, like as in it’s not a remaster... It’s a full blown game by itself. Even being only a part of the whole story, it’s still far better than most any game out there. Its a shame that some people can’t comprehend how impossible it would be to shove the entire original story into this kind of format. This remake is as good as we ever could have hoped for.

    Yes, the game and story are different to some degree. But that’s because it HAS to be... The original was a radically different era. Just designing and rendering all of these areas in Midgar would be an insane amount of work. To build in all the story elements, have virtually seamless cutscene transition to in-game rendering, all the voice acing and animations and battle mechanics and all that... It’s an accomplishment just for this first part of the FFVII story. If you’re unhappy that they didn’t deliver the whole story, that’s understandable. Nobody wants to wait. If you’re rating the game a 0 or 5 because of that, or because everything isn’t exactly the same as a 23 year old game, you’re an idiot or a troll.

    This game is definitely a 9/10 or above. If not for the texture gaffs and an imperfect camera, this is a perfect game in my book.

    We all knew this would happen with this game. There’s going to be idiots and trolls out there. It’s absurd to rate such a wonderful piece of work so low. A real 5/10 or even 0/10 game is so far from this it’s not even funny. They didn’t screw this up at all. It’s a modern, fleshed out version of the FFVII universe as a modern game. All the important bits are there. All the iconic areas and events aside from some changes that were necessary to bring a 23 year old game to modern times. This is everything we could have hoped for. I am already sad that we must wait for part 2. But it is what it is. When it’s all done it will undoubtedly be a video game masterpiece that will hold up for decades to come.

    Just don’t get turned off because al these trolls and people who can’t understand why something is different after 23 years. The core story isn’t going to change. The journey changed because now we can experience so much more than we could back when the whole game was just some text in different scenes and a whole lot of random battles. This game still has all those main events, plus some more and a whole lot more in between. For once, I agree with the overall critic rating. It’s at least an 87 and I’m pretty sure it would be in the 90’s if it weren’t for some weirdly bad textures. I saw some reviews taking about it making it sound like the whole game is bad. It’s not. The entire first few hours is incredible. I’m here playing on my OLED in HDR on my PS4 PRO and it’s gorgeous.

    Buy it. Play it. Don’t expect the exact same damn game as the original. It is the same story and al that. They just baked in some of the extended FFVII content in. That’s not a bad thing.    … Expand
  8. Flaunt
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    People need to understand that FF7 remake is not intending to replace the OG. Its a reimagining of the story and the characters. Think of it like a new game in an alternate (but similar) universe.
  9. Arertur
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Un juego maravilloso para los fans, evolucionando el combate de los ultimos juegos de la propia Square-enix hasta llegar al mejor nivel de esta empresa en los ultimos años. Se nota el mimo y cariño en cada poro de esta obra imperecedera y todo eso basandose en la parte mas corta y limitada de esta ella, no quiero ni imaginarme lo que pueden conseguir en las siguientes partes si mantienenUn juego maravilloso para los fans, evolucionando el combate de los ultimos juegos de la propia Square-enix hasta llegar al mejor nivel de esta empresa en los ultimos años. Se nota el mimo y cariño en cada poro de esta obra imperecedera y todo eso basandose en la parte mas corta y limitada de esta ella, no quiero ni imaginarme lo que pueden conseguir en las siguientes partes si mantienen el nivel de este primer paso del camino de Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret y compañia..… Expand
  10. Ermaster
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.
    --Story: 9 points - Core story of the original game is there, and is amazing. This remake takes that, and expand it with good script, character development and stunning cutscenes. Sometimes extra added story is overextended and slow, but doesnt change the general quality. Changes from the original don't change the real essence of FF7, and for the re-players like me, its fresh and exciting to see whats next.
    --Graphics: 9 points - Despite some textures problems, and a bit too long loading times, its the peak of this generation in terms of graphics. Version for next generation/PC will solve those minor problems.
    --Music: 10 points - This game has the best arranged OST ever in a videogame. Period. Original tracks of Uematsu are brilliant and they made them fit perfectly in the scene. Most of new themes are not as good as the originals, but fit quite nicely.
    --Gameplay: 9 points - Combat is exquisite, challenging at times, addictive, exciting. Best fusion of classic turns and action.Good weapon development and materia system. Many extra thing to complete but without being overwhelming.

    Doesn't matter if you played the original or not, if you like JRPG or not. Play it. Its a MUST.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. Lucleonhart
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 for chapters 1-17, they stayed at the original and expanded the universe beautifully and 6/10 for chapter 18 because that out-of-this-world ending was just poorly written and does not fit the game. :)… Expand
  13. Bazza
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick with Tifa is very satisfying.
    WEAPON UPGRADE SYSTEM - This is a nice little addition from SE for the end user to put more time into the game, and being able to revisit old, iconic weapons like the Gatling gun, Buster Sword, Leather Glove because of their own perks and customisation is a very smart move and gives more depth and choices when preparing yourself for different fights.
    QUESTS - I'm on chapter 16/18 and looking at the quest screen I have apparently completed them all. In my honest opinion a lot of them did feel very underwhelming and almost like 'filler' but hey, it's something to do and you do get some nice rewards for finishing them all. For me this is probably the weakest part of the game but still good fun.
    SOUNDTRACK - They've executed this very well, renditions of the original hold up good and there are some truly epic new soundtracks. My favourite being the Rude/Reno fight on top of the tower, man that track gets the blood pumping (sorry, hope this isn't considered a spoiler).
    MIDGAR - A lot of people will complain that the game ends after Midgar... well let me say this, I'm on Chapter 16 and I'm almost 40 hours in, so it's not like it's a shortened experience by any stretch - the city is absolutely huge and there are so many corners to explore in the game. If you take your time with the game, you should at least be enjoying 30-50 hours of gameplay which is good value.
    CHARACTER DIALOGUE - This is one of the highlights of the game - the interaction between characters like Cloud, Barret and Tifa is outrageously good and you can see a lot of work has been done, there's banter and they all have digs at one another, plus even the non playable characters have great dialogue. Great voice acting and the whole experience touches the heart. If you're a big FF7 fan like myself, you will not be disappointed by this; it'll touch your heart!

    Overall, the game does not disappoint. A beautiful start to something much bigger!    … Expand
  14. Parag0N
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    One of the absolute best JRPG’s I’ve ever played. Love, love, LOVE this game! One of the best Square games in years. They did the impossible in remaking this classic in satisfying the old schoolers and the new generation in every aspect. They only thing I can say is they goofy Japanese script is a little strange sometimes but well acted and combat is a blast. Voice acting is great and theOne of the absolute best JRPG’s I’ve ever played. Love, love, LOVE this game! One of the best Square games in years. They did the impossible in remaking this classic in satisfying the old schoolers and the new generation in every aspect. They only thing I can say is they goofy Japanese script is a little strange sometimes but well acted and combat is a blast. Voice acting is great and the graphics are incredible. Buy this one!… Expand
  15. dudebro
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I've ever played, and a love letter to fans of FF7. The story is handled with such care and attention to detail. The reinvented combat system is among the best system I've ever played. All the characters play so uniquely, and toggling between them, casting spells and building ATB is an exhilarating experience. This has to be one of the best soundtracks in games,One of the best JRPGs I've ever played, and a love letter to fans of FF7. The story is handled with such care and attention to detail. The reinvented combat system is among the best system I've ever played. All the characters play so uniquely, and toggling between them, casting spells and building ATB is an exhilarating experience. This has to be one of the best soundtracks in games, period. And the ending... is a doozy, but it's actually brilliant in retrospect. THIS is how you reboot a franchise.… Expand
  16. Klou84
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I was personally very disappointed with the ending, but I don’t think it’s fair to change my score based on that. The game itself was amazing and I enjoyed the entire game up to that point. SE did an amazing job and they really did even better than I expected with this Midgar portion.
  17. blaket81
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I want to give this game a poor rating, because there are so many things I don't like about it. I was 16 when the original came out, I have loved it for 23 years. This game is so different from the original, and I am very mad about that.

    The combat in this game is extremely fun, but the difficulty is all over the place. There are random difficulty spikes. I was constantly switching    I want to give this game a poor rating, because there are so many things I don't like about it. I was 16 when the original came out, I have loved it for 23 years. This game is so different from the original, and I am very mad about that.

    The combat in this game is extremely fun, but the difficulty is all over the place. There are random difficulty spikes. I was constantly switching back and forth from easy to normal difficulty the whole time. One enemy would be a challenge but fun and the next would be downright impossible where I make absolutely no dent in their health, then the next enemy or boss would just be a fun challenge again.

    Aside from the combat, the story is not as close to the original as I would have liked. The further I got in the game the more i resented the filler in between the sequences I adore from the original. Then came that ending! One thing to me is certain, I cannot think of this as FF7 remake anymore. It is much more like FF7 reboot now, which I do NOT like.

    So why am I still giving this game a 10? For two reasons, first is to make up for trolls. Second reason I'm giving it a 10 is because what did I do when I finished this game? I immediately started it over again. No matter how much I want to dislike this game I don't. I've let my anger over the differences settle, and now that I know what to expect from the game I will probably enjoy it more the 2nd time around.    … Expand
  18. mastermenelag
    May 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personalmente ritengo FF7 Remake il miglior lavoro di Squarenix dai tempi di FF10. Finalmente il sistema di combattimento non è più totalmente automatizzato come negli ultimi capitoli, le battaglie sono impegnative e appaganti, specialmente a difficile. Anche se action, mantiene l’essenza originale sul lato tattico grazie all’integrazione dell’ATB e alla gestione delle materie. Graficamente siamo su alti livelli con qualche sbavatura su alcune textur ma che nel complesso fanno il loro lavoro egregiamente anche grazie ad un design delle ambientazioni artisticamente molto elevato. Splendida colonna sonora originale ammodernata. Longevo e rigiocabile. Nonostante alcune scelte discutibili a un certo punto dell’avventura, si può dire che la trama originale rimane, in questo episodio, in gran parte integra e mantiene tutto il suo fascino. Speriamo non facciano passi falsi sul seguito, per ora hanno fatto un ottimo lavoro.… Expand
  19. Nickolia
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Many of us fans from the previous game have been in anticipation of a FF7 Remake for over a decade now, with it seriously being hinted at since mid/early 2010s. Many were hoping for a fresh coat of paint and some voice acting, but this does much more than that to the benefit of old and new players. One of the things we loved most in FF7 were the characters and this does an exceptional jobMany of us fans from the previous game have been in anticipation of a FF7 Remake for over a decade now, with it seriously being hinted at since mid/early 2010s. Many were hoping for a fresh coat of paint and some voice acting, but this does much more than that to the benefit of old and new players. One of the things we loved most in FF7 were the characters and this does an exceptional job in this aspect. Music is amazing. All of the small details were excellently carried out in this game.

    Some small gripes that I've seen and experienced were resolution quality of textures loading, especially in sector 7 and 5. I've read that this might be a reoccurring problem of the Unreal engine, but am not sure, and would love to see that patched. Running through towns and having NPC dialog spammed at you. I love this detail as it helps to build up the world, but it could be tweeked. Some areas are also more about taking in information about the world and looking around and there is not much to do. The level designs are not all that interesting or complex as far as the dungeons and fairly linear paths between towns, but this wasn't too much of a detractor for me because of the good dialog and character development during these segments.

    And then there is the ending, which has been divisive to say the least. Most of the very negative ratings seem to be about the "Kingdom Hearts" ending. I had the same thoughts when I first finished this game as well; "That ending was a big middle finger to the fans" and "They added the ghosts to say we are doing whatever they want now". BUT, as I keep going through theories online, I think it is starting to make sense.

    If you have finished FF7 R and absolutely hated the ending, go to youtube and search for "spoiler mode FF7 Remake" by Easy Allies. It was enlightening. I am now highly anticipating where this is going and do not think we are going down Kingdom Hearts territory.    … Expand
  20. Epitome22
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Just had the credits role and holy **** did I have a great time revisiting a chunk of my childhood re-imagined for modern systems. It's everything I hoped it would be and more
  21. dharma
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I have a confession to make, I played the original FF VII in a very rudimentary fashion in the past. The first proper FF for me was FF VIII, and even then I was awestruck at its incredible production values and plot. FF VII Remake is a way for me and many newfound fans to experience this incredible story line with the hindsight of today's technology, and what a sight it is. From the firstI have a confession to make, I played the original FF VII in a very rudimentary fashion in the past. The first proper FF for me was FF VIII, and even then I was awestruck at its incredible production values and plot. FF VII Remake is a way for me and many newfound fans to experience this incredible story line with the hindsight of today's technology, and what a sight it is. From the first time you popped in the disc, you will be mesmerized by the amount of work that this game has brought forward. All the bells and whistles that other developers such as Naughty Dog and Monolith Soft has brought into the plate is being used to bring you literally a live action FF VII CG-Anime that you can play through. It is obvious that a decade of missteps in FF 13 and 15 have brought the Square team the perfect blend of Action and RPG into the mix, for a completely immersive experience. Of course, lots of fans complained that this particular story line only covers the first 6-8 hrs of the original. Yet, what we have here is a complete and detailed re-telling of the whole saga. The fact is that Midgar feels alive is an amazing accomplishment. I have played most of the so called AAA 'best of PS 4's' games, and many left me unimpressed outside their amazing production values. FF VII Remake is a different animal and a culmination of sorts of Square's efforts all these years. It is the best PS 4 game of all time in my book.… Expand
  22. tbouniverse
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This was my first dive into Final Fantasy, and it has been a great ride - the story, characters, soundtrack, midgar, combat and endgame impressed me.

    Especially as someone who enjoys a challenge, I just finished the hardest battle and my hands were shaking from that.. to experience everything this game has to offer, a hard mode run is a must. I heard this was not the entirety of the    This was my first dive into Final Fantasy, and it has been a great ride - the story, characters, soundtrack, midgar, combat and endgame impressed me.

    Especially as someone who enjoys a challenge, I just finished the hardest battle and my hands were shaking from that.. to experience everything this game has to offer, a hard mode run is a must. I heard this was not the entirety of the original title but I'm damn happy with this buy. Eagerly awaiting part 2 - 10/10.    … Expand
  23. DSouls_guy
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This is one of the Best remakes I've played!!! First of square enix once again dazzled us with Beautiful graphics, the voice acting is fantastic and the soundtrack is AWESOME. I played ff7 way back in 1997 when I was a teenager. This game is a Masterpiece and I'm excited to see what happens next.
  24. Fuzi0n
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing in every thinkable way. I am completely in awe of this masterpiece!

    Just ignore the 0 ratings from the upset turn-based only zealots and slow combat lovers (= slow thinkers). They are just upset because they don't have the skill to properly play FF7R. :)

    I can hardly wait for the next installments of this magical series! :D
  25. FinalFantasy467
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I think this game is amazing and I teared up as soon as the menu started. Thank you Square. The characters are beautiful and love looking around the world. The characters are even more developed and love to spend more time with some of my favorite characters in gaming. The side quest feel like part of Clouds job and you can knock them out fast. Make sure to do them all so you dontI think this game is amazing and I teared up as soon as the menu started. Thank you Square. The characters are beautiful and love looking around the world. The characters are even more developed and love to spend more time with some of my favorite characters in gaming. The side quest feel like part of Clouds job and you can knock them out fast. Make sure to do them all so you dont miss some extra side story with characters. Love this game, story, characters, and music. Cant wait for it to continue.… Expand
  26. sandrom
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Wow! Incredible! Finally a good ff again! Can’t wait for the next part! Please make it as good as this one!
  27. OmegaTavo
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, a true new vision of a classic. If you liked in anyway the original you should try this one.
  28. Daveman
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    FF7R is not a perfect game, but my GOD, if there was ever a game made in the pursuit of perfection, this would be among them. (Before anyone says anything, a 10/10 does not mean a game is perfect; it does mean it is a masterpiece and deserves to be part of your gaming library.)

    FF7R does a daring approach to combine its modern action-based gameplay seen in more recent games like FF15    FF7R is not a perfect game, but my GOD, if there was ever a game made in the pursuit of perfection, this would be among them. (Before anyone says anything, a 10/10 does not mean a game is perfect; it does mean it is a masterpiece and deserves to be part of your gaming library.)

    FF7R does a daring approach to combine its modern action-based gameplay seen in more recent games like FF15 and the Kingdom Hearts series, with the classic menu-based approach of more traditional FF games. The result is a big payoff as it creates an exciting, yet tactical based style of combat that slows down time to a crawl when selecting Menu abilities for your spells, items, and big ticket attacks. This style of combat feels like a true evolution of both the traditional menu and action-based gameplay.

    Those familiar with the story and characters of FF7 will largely know what to expect, but FF7R throws a few curveballs here and there that will take everyone by surprise. Secondary characters from the original game have been expanded in the narrative, and new characters are also introduced and play significant roles as the story unfolds. The characters are surprisingly well acted in English, save a few cringey lines and hammy delivery (more of a script problem than the actors themselves, honestly). Overall it's the characters that are FF7R's strongest aspect, and they will leave a lasting impression on the player.

    Whatever criticisms anyone has of this game, almost everyone can universally agree on one thing: THE SOUNDTRACK IS PHENOMENAL! Nobuo Uematsu REALLY flexes his musical muscles in this game, as there is a huge variety of tracks and remixes that will never sound repetitive! If you are an audiophile like myself, you will buy this soundtrack immediately after finishing this game!

    Now to talk about the flaws of the game. The camera angle is awfully close and can be a hassle in small spaces. There are some sections of the game that definitely feel like padding. Some of the NPCs can look like marionettes instead of actual people. And finally, if you're an old FF7 fan expecting this game to have the entire story in one go, you're not going to be happy. This game takes place exclusively in the Midgar portion of the original game, albeit it has been expanded in scope to a massive degree. The sheer level of detail and content added to Midgar does justify the game being split, as from a development point of view, there is no way a full FF7 with this much scope could possibly fit in one game, let alone be worth only $60.

    The ending is also going to be controversial, as from this point is where it deviates from the original story line. It should be noted that FF7R was intended to actually be a sequel - you'll find out why as the game unfolds.

    All in all, this game's flaws are overwhelmingly dwarfed by its positive aspects. This has so far been my most enjoyable gaming experience in the first half of 2020. Even though the deviancy in story at the end concerns me as a long time FF fan, part of me can't wait to see what the rest of the Remake series has to offer.    … Expand
  29. DanielNegreiros
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    O jogo esta incrivel. Adorei toda a profundidade que foi dada em personagens secundários (Avalanche) e toda a trama que foi criada. A jogabilidade esta incrivel, as lutas animais, os gráficos nem se fala. Esta tudo maravilhoso na minha opnião.
    Só espero que a Square continue no bom caminho
  30. DrGerm
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Simply delighted. Most enjoyable game I've played in months. Thank you Square-Enix
  31. Demonik420
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I really fail to understand why people complain that this game is only the first part of the story. The game is like a 30 to 40-hour version of that part of the original, it is heavily expanded in every possible way. Whether it's the full original story or not really has nothing to do with the fact that it's a full-size game and is perfectly acceptable at full price. It's about 3 timesI really fail to understand why people complain that this game is only the first part of the story. The game is like a 30 to 40-hour version of that part of the original, it is heavily expanded in every possible way. Whether it's the full original story or not really has nothing to do with the fact that it's a full-size game and is perfectly acceptable at full price. It's about 3 times as long as 75% of AAA games that come out these days at the same price. Would you rather they just threw together the entire game as fast as possible? It took like 5 years just to develop what they currently have because of how huge the game is.

    The original had PRERENDERED BACKGROUNDS, and extremely low poly models people! 3D modeling, texturing, and animating all that stuff takes twice the amount of people 10 times as long as it would for a single person to put together a little static background for you to run around in. You can NOT compare the number of locations compared to the original. Recreating Midgar in high fidelity, fully 3D likely took longer than the entire original game took to develop. the way they were made is so wildly different, but people hear in a review that it's only the first part fo the game and they immediately scream that it's somehow a rip off because they are completely clueless.

    Personally, the idea of an entirely separate series of FF7 Remake chapters that are each as long as a full game is better than I ever could have imagined. They are taking such care with each and every second of this classic game to try and do it justice. This is literally the opposite of a quick cash grab, but uninformed morons think because it doesn't cover the same amount of story that automatically means that it is. I am just sickened by some people's reactions to this game, and the majority of them refunded it before even finding out that it is a full-on, full-length experience.

    Look at the product first, just because something is episodic doesn't mean it's bad or a rip-off, this game is literally the exact opposite, it would have taken another 5 - 7 years of development to release the entire game, this way we can get a full remake of the original redone in the best way possible. Why people are so against episodic releases is totally baffling. If it makes the end product better, why are you just automatically opposed to it? It's people like these that stop massive games like FF7 from ever getting remade, developers are afraid to tackle the projects because they are way too big to do in one single go, and they are afraid of people's automatic reactions to an episodic format.    … Expand
  32. wesker2012
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake blew my expectations away. Out of the 7 year long PS4 generation, this is my favorite game from this generation. Everything about the game is awesome from the combat, music, graphics, environments, characters, voice acting, character models, pacing, enemy variety, dialogue, npcs, side quests. I felt they nailed the execution on modernizing Final Fantasy 7. I likeFinal Fantasy 7 Remake blew my expectations away. Out of the 7 year long PS4 generation, this is my favorite game from this generation. Everything about the game is awesome from the combat, music, graphics, environments, characters, voice acting, character models, pacing, enemy variety, dialogue, npcs, side quests. I felt they nailed the execution on modernizing Final Fantasy 7. I like how they gave it a mature vibe yet it still had cheeky humor and didn't always take itself too seriously. They also nailed the epic nature of the series. After being disappointed by the last few installments of the final fantasy series, and the dev team not showing much game footage before release, I didn't have high hopes for the game to avoid major disappointment, but i was really impressed. I think they have finally returned to form for creating an awesome final fantasy game that blows away most other video games in terms of sheer scope and quality. I also really enjoyed the additional re-imagined content that helps give more depth to the city of Midgar. I don't think I could have asked for a better remake and it completely satisfied my final fantasy remake dreams. I can't wait for the next installments and I'd love for them to continue making other final fantasy remakes like 8 and 9!… Expand
  33. OldSchoolGamer1
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    My favorite game of this entire generation and now on my all time list for sure. It captures the nostalgia, gameplay, and spirit of the original and expands upon it in glorious ways. A game with this much hype and expectation behind it is often a near impossible task to achieve, however they have done it here and I am overjoyed to know this game now exists. I will be playing this gameMy favorite game of this entire generation and now on my all time list for sure. It captures the nostalgia, gameplay, and spirit of the original and expands upon it in glorious ways. A game with this much hype and expectation behind it is often a near impossible task to achieve, however they have done it here and I am overjoyed to know this game now exists. I will be playing this game until I have achieved all there is to achieve withim it's rich and intelligently designed world.… Expand
  34. Hellmasker87
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Finally the return of a real final fantasy, that's how games are made, not like that crap like FFXV

    + Story 9.5
    + Sound 10
    + Gameplay 10
    + Longevity 9.5
  35. Avoozl
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    As an FF7 fan who is actually old enough to have played the original when it came out (many many times), all my fears about this game were unjustified. The characters even more lovable than before, the visuals are amazing, the fights are fun (and I say this as a huge turn based fan who was originally very upset that they were taking the "action rpg" route), and the content from theAs an FF7 fan who is actually old enough to have played the original when it came out (many many times), all my fears about this game were unjustified. The characters even more lovable than before, the visuals are amazing, the fights are fun (and I say this as a huge turn based fan who was originally very upset that they were taking the "action rpg" route), and the content from the original has been greatly expanded upon so that this game is definitely not "too short because it's only Midgar."… Expand
  36. Zealow
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best thing ever made. No doubt! Its impressive how its faithfull to the original while fleshing out backstory and characters. If they can keep this quality through the rest of the parts were in for an amazing ride.
  37. Moh
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Great game that exceeded my expectations! I had a blast playing through it!
  38. Cometer
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    What an unexpected surprise. Now I understand why so many gamers praised Final Fantasy VII. Back in the day I mainly played on PC. Not only that. I heard a lot about Final Fantasy but the turn based nature wasn’t my thing. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a completely new game that really shows why people loved the original so much. It is just one really good epic story. With great charactersWhat an unexpected surprise. Now I understand why so many gamers praised Final Fantasy VII. Back in the day I mainly played on PC. Not only that. I heard a lot about Final Fantasy but the turn based nature wasn’t my thing. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a completely new game that really shows why people loved the original so much. It is just one really good epic story. With great characters an awesome world to explore. And the visuals. The game really looks good. One thing that stands out for me. Is just the huge amount of detail put into it, I can tell that it’s a PS4 game and I can only image new games will look even better. For instance. Many textures are low quality due to obvious limitations of the PS4. But even so the game clearly shows that other developers could do a lot more to make a world stand out. This was one of the first games I actually felt like the world was alive simply because of all the people talking around any city hub. It is just impossible to hear every single conversation but that’s ok. The fact that those conversations are based on player actions just makes it even more rewarding.It’s a game with all those elements that clearly show that it’s a game, But it’s a movie as well. A really good movie by the way. Awesome storytelling that just makes me want to see what happens next. You must play this. I’m extremely confident that given what I’ve seen in this game, that future sequels on PS5 will be jaw dropping. They really know what makes a world look epic.… Expand
  39. Redstripe420
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    If you like FF7 back in the day on PS1 you'll enjoy this game, it's not 100% the same but it's the remake we've been waiting for forsure. People hating make no sense, or haven't played the OG one.
  40. Karibito
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    An incredible experience i can't have enough of. The series best gameplay with the series best story add up to a gorgeous game.
  41. iKen
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Played on PS4 Pro. Platinum'ed.
    Gameplay: AWESOME
    Graphic: AWESOME
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : AWESOME
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  42. jezeuskrishna
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the original I was reluctant to try this remake knowing it would be incomplete. I also hate anime and thought it would be too corny and that they wouldn’t be able to capture the feel of the original but I was pleasantly surprised that they pulled it off.

    The combat system not being turn based was off putting and watching play throughs made me think of kingdom hearts which I    As a fan of the original I was reluctant to try this remake knowing it would be incomplete. I also hate anime and thought it would be too corny and that they wouldn’t be able to capture the feel of the original but I was pleasantly surprised that they pulled it off.

    The combat system not being turn based was off putting and watching play throughs made me think of kingdom hearts which I hated but after trying it for myself it is actually much more fun and realistic than the original combat system and it sort of is turn based and tactical.

    The graphics are great even if some of the textures aren’t perfect you’ll be running most of the time anyway.

    The music is actually better than the original too and the voice acting, while animeish, is actually pretty good as much as I miss imagining what the voices were like before. The pronunciation of Mako is different than I thought it was as well.

    I’m hooked, if you liked the original or are a fan of rpgs or good stories I general you should buy this and help support and encourage them to make another sequel, hopefully If this is a big hit they’ll have even more resources to make perfect sequels in years to come.    … Expand
  43. fukknerv
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Just finished it. Masterpiece.

    Loved every minute of it, probably the best SP FF game since 10.

    Some people are probably going be disappointed it's not necessarily the full-on remake that people imagined it to be,
    but it's a experience from start to finish with breakneck pacing, enthralling combat, and lots of nice call-backs and nostalgic moments for fans of the original.
  44. wuzup4jc
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly can't believe anyone has given this less than a 9. If I knew nothing about the previous game and rated it based off a lack of nostalgia is give it a 9. If you are a fantasy nut like me it's an easy 10. Fighting is fun if a little bit of a learning curve. Story is amazing and sooooi fleshed out. I can understand that some people might be upset about where it ends but it's they did such a great job of fleshing out an already amazing storyline… Expand
  45. Akiro
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game.

    Good parts: + Characters & their development + Incredible music + Fun to play- combat + Great visuals, aside from some minor texture problems. + Story moments, with an ending twist Bad parts: - Lesser chapters with a bit to much padding - Aerial combat - Iffy camera & companion AI issues - Sudden twist in story Overall the game is an experience and the lows    Amazing game.

    Good parts:
    + Characters & their development
    + Incredible music
    + Fun to play- combat
    + Great visuals, aside from some minor texture problems.
    + Story moments, with an ending twist

    Bad parts:
    - Lesser chapters with a bit to much padding
    - Aerial combat
    - Iffy camera & companion AI issues
    - Sudden twist in story

    Overall the game is an experience and the lows aren't low enough for me to give this game a lesser rating. Reduce it by 1 point, if you have not played FF7 before.    … Expand
  46. OwtDaft
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    + This is the best new game I have played in years.
    + If your open to changes then the game is fresh by striking a good balance between new and old.
    + The action in this game is mind blowing and there is loads of bosses that are mind blowing. + There is only 3 chapters (sort of 4) where your doing side quests and they are voice acted. + Graphics are great though some blurry textures    + This is the best new game I have played in years.
    + If your open to changes then the game is fresh by striking a good balance between new and old.
    + The action in this game is mind blowing and there is loads of bosses that are mind blowing.
    + There is only 3 chapters (sort of 4) where your doing side quests and they are voice acted.
    + Graphics are great though some blurry textures here and there. Overall it's stunning.
    + Animation is fantastic and there is so many story cut scenes that look great.
    + Certain big moments have much more emotional impact than the PS1.
    + Maybe the best action combat in an JRPG to date.
    + I'd love to see the OST for this game as there is so many different great songs in this game.
    - There are times where it feels unfair when your spells keep getting interrupted.
    = If your unhappy that it isn't turn based, well I hate to break it to you but the only mainline FF games to be turn based are 1, 2, 3 and 10. If your still unhappy that the remake isn't the exact same game as the original but prettier, well the remake doesn't replace the original and both are worth replaying multiple times in the future, more so because of the differences.    … Expand
  47. HowItIs
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    An amazing RE-adventure with your favorite characters from the Final Fantasy Universe. The original was so close to my heart. Probably my favorite game of all time. The Remake does not let you down while introducing new tropes to the story. Though this game has seemed to confuse some fans, it is a REMAKE like the name suggest, not a Retelling. This game is using the same storyline asAn amazing RE-adventure with your favorite characters from the Final Fantasy Universe. The original was so close to my heart. Probably my favorite game of all time. The Remake does not let you down while introducing new tropes to the story. Though this game has seemed to confuse some fans, it is a REMAKE like the name suggest, not a Retelling. This game is using the same storyline as before but introducing new story threads and even rewriting in some parts, HOWEVER, storyline wise, this is Part 1 of a bigger storyline to come. So, taking that into effect, we cannot blast Square for this, storyline wise, until we have the complete package in hand. Outside of a few graphical texture issues (which could easily be fixed by a future patch) this game is beautiful. The gameplay is some of the best I’ve seen on a Square RPG. I hope they keep this momentum going forward because, if so, the Remake saga has a bright future ahead!… Expand
  48. Opinionatedhelp
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Played the original a long long time ago. I didn’t realise how much of it I would remember and cherish when remade like this. This is certainly a new game. I can’t wait to play the next instalments. It took me about 50 hours to finish (doing everything I could) the first time. This is not square trying to get money out of people, this is a new and fully realised vision
  49. TallSaint
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. FFVII has been one of my favourite games of all time for over 20 years. I am 36 years old now and I can tell you that this is so incredibly refreshing and nostalgic. What rich, rich character depth and atmospheric beauty. The kids that are rating this poorly have no taste. What a spectacular remake! There will be further, lush chapters to this, you idiot kids.
  50. DrewHLMW
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    There is no such thing as a perfect game but since I can't give out a 9.9, it's rounded up to 10.
    At long last they finally found a great combat system for modern Final Fantasy which they need to keep for any future games like an eventual XVI. no more game playing itself stuff like in XIII and XV.
    The story expansion is a little hit or miss, chapter 4 which sees the development of    There is no such thing as a perfect game but since I can't give out a 9.9, it's rounded up to 10.
    At long last they finally found a great combat system for modern Final Fantasy which they need to keep for any future games like an eventual XVI. no more game playing itself stuff like in XIII and XV.
    The story expansion is a little hit or miss, chapter 4 which sees the development of Avalanche is brilliant for fleshing the characters out and making you really care about them and the side quest portions of chapter 3 and 8 with Tifa and Aerith are a lot of fun but chapter 6 which has you turning of giant artificial suns and chapter 17 where you have to go through hojo's lab experiments weren't needed and could have been skipped.
    Chapter 18 is extremely devisive but I absolutely loved the twist and finally udnerstanding everything and why the whispers were doing what they were doinga nd how Sephiroth was actually getting involved. The Final Boss is one of the most fun and best final fights in game history for me.
    This is a classic that keeps the original game just as relvant today as it was 20 years ago, and I will enjoy coming back to play both of them now as a pair, whatever Square has in store for part 2 is something i'm excited about, I hope they can live up to the highe xpectations they've built for themselves now after this amazing game.    … Expand
  51. Friendzie
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Some people don't appreciate how much work goes into making a game with production values as high as this. No other JRPGs are capable of pulling off these kinds of visuals, much less with the scope of a game like FFVII. To remake the game with these kinds of productions values and expand on the characters and plot, I mean, it honestly couldn't all be done as one $60 game; it just couldn'tSome people don't appreciate how much work goes into making a game with production values as high as this. No other JRPGs are capable of pulling off these kinds of visuals, much less with the scope of a game like FFVII. To remake the game with these kinds of productions values and expand on the characters and plot, I mean, it honestly couldn't all be done as one $60 game; it just couldn't be financially viable for them to not split it into more than one part. I truly do not believe that this is a cash grab, in fact, I think it's always a big risk to put this much money into a JRPG. That's why major competitors like Bandai Namco have their Tales still looking like PS3 games for their last two PS4 entries. To further prove my point: Square Enix actually included two discs with my standard edition: one for game data and one as a "play" disc, because unlike the vast majority of publishers, they care about giving you the game playable on disc rather than just making you go online and download the whole thing. So no, I don't believe it's a cash grab. I believe they spent a huge amount of time and money developing this game, and that it's worth the price of a full game. What people are calling filler is the world building that I always craved in the original. I wanted to spend more time getting to know these people and locations. I usually don't like when RPGs are just an Inn, an item shop, and a weapon store, followed by another dungeon... over and over again. Spending more time in the world makes me care more about what's going on. I know that FFVII is a revered game, and many people think it's flawless, but I don't think so. I think expanding upon it helps secure its legacy as more than just nostalgia fueled fanboy fuel.… Expand
  52. Vindicator
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The soundtrack alone is worth the price. They knocked it out of the park in every way but lip syncing in minor scenes and texture streaming on the PS4. I’m sure this won’t be a problem on ps5 or PC though. The production values overall are sky high for the storyline. I’m super picky and am blown away over and over.
  53. macnasty11
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Everyone giving this a zero is upset at added content. This game is a SOLID 10, from the ground up. It's incredible and probably the best game to come out in the last ten years. BUY IT!
  54. tako6565
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    It was worth the wait.. so far, my favorite game of this generation. It takes a lot from the original, and it also takes a deep dive into the lore of the game, making it a whole new experience, and not just a rehash with revamped graphics. Outstanding music, great graphics, and a fun gameplay. Most of the original team was involved and it shows. I wish it came on other platforms so moreIt was worth the wait.. so far, my favorite game of this generation. It takes a lot from the original, and it also takes a deep dive into the lore of the game, making it a whole new experience, and not just a rehash with revamped graphics. Outstanding music, great graphics, and a fun gameplay. Most of the original team was involved and it shows. I wish it came on other platforms so more people could enjoy it.… Expand
  55. shenlong
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever! I have the same wonder, amazement, happiness and joy like I had playing the original one back 20+ years.
  56. Votax
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I a fan of the original game. I played it when it first came out in 1997 and i was amazed. The game became my religion. There where rumors when the PS2 came out of remake of the game with better graffics, and I have been waiting for that remake to this day. So yes I will indeed happily score this game with nostalgia goggles on. This is the game that NEDDED a remake and now it is here.
  57. stgreylv
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is the gamd from my dreams. Thd only thing i'm not totally enjoying - kinda cheap side quests. But in every other aspect it is a state of the art.
  58. Umbrella-17
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games i played in recent years. And an even better remake. That's how you make a remake. From someone who played Resident evil 2 and Resident evil 3 which were really average remake. FFVII follow the original close enough while adding contents and modify the gameplay to feel new but also classic. I can't wait for Episode 2 and 3. Also kudo to Square for not adding payOne of the greatest games i played in recent years. And an even better remake. That's how you make a remake. From someone who played Resident evil 2 and Resident evil 3 which were really average remake. FFVII follow the original close enough while adding contents and modify the gameplay to feel new but also classic. I can't wait for Episode 2 and 3. Also kudo to Square for not adding pay to win transaction or buyable skin. The fact that they manage Episode 1 to last 60 hours without getting boring is impressive.… Expand
  59. Steyraus
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I never got into this at first as I never played the origional and have never been able to get through a Final Fantasy game. But once I got into FFVII R I was in love.. The characters, the story, gameplay, graphics, the girls ,EVERYTHING is perfect. I could not put it down from begining to end. The emotions from the love triangle and the friends Cloud makes is an experiance very few gamesI never got into this at first as I never played the origional and have never been able to get through a Final Fantasy game. But once I got into FFVII R I was in love.. The characters, the story, gameplay, graphics, the girls ,EVERYTHING is perfect. I could not put it down from begining to end. The emotions from the love triangle and the friends Cloud makes is an experiance very few games these days can give you..I smiled every flirty secomd spent with Tifa and Jessie, I partly wish I had played the origional to feel the naustalgia the fans must have got from this, but coming in fresh was still amazing.. Cant wait for the next episode, I hope the Yuffie episodes and thr sequel were on PS4 though as I am not getting a Ps5… Expand
  60. molox
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Es ist ein klasse Spiel!. Natürlich hat es paar schwächen, aber ich hatte etwa 33 Stunden sehr viel Spaß mit dem Spiel
  61. pkarapan77
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I can't find anything wrong with this game. Battle system is the best i've played in an JRPG, hands down. Music is phenomenal and graphics are really good too. Don't listen to the haters -- so the game isn't an exact copy of the original -- it's still an amazing experience!
  62. SileSixEcho
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Yes, this game has fillers and yes, sometimes the tone shifts a bit too quickly from serious to weird but all is forgiven thanks to an amazing battle system, great characters and a great reimagening of the original story with a plot twist that is kind of hard to get but very well done in my opinion. I did not enjoy playing a game this strong since a long time. Looking forward for thatYes, this game has fillers and yes, sometimes the tone shifts a bit too quickly from serious to weird but all is forgiven thanks to an amazing battle system, great characters and a great reimagening of the original story with a plot twist that is kind of hard to get but very well done in my opinion. I did not enjoy playing a game this strong since a long time. Looking forward for that story to continue, no matter what they come up with next.… Expand
  63. ImArtem
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed every second of this game
    I recommend everyone to go and buy it!!!
  64. Dudraug
    May 19, 2020
    10
    I am excited this game. Probably one of the best game of last years. I've voted this game 9/10 previously, but when I finished it and started new "hard mode" walkthrough I realized that if I don't vote this game 10/10 I should not vote 10/10 for any another game at all.
  65. cnix
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Nostalgia is definitely a powerful a tool to tap into. Everything about the game - story, music, characters bring me back to the carefree days of when I would skip homework to enjoy this game. The story is identical to the original and the game as a whole brings a similar wow-factor as when we first saw advent children on the big screen. The action combat is acceptable as long as youNostalgia is definitely a powerful a tool to tap into. Everything about the game - story, music, characters bring me back to the carefree days of when I would skip homework to enjoy this game. The story is identical to the original and the game as a whole brings a similar wow-factor as when we first saw advent children on the big screen. The action combat is acceptable as long as you remember that some attacks are simply 'unblockable' in the sense that you take reduced damage or damage - just like in the old turn based style. Mechanics feel fluid, and the transition from solid graphics to quality cinematic cutscenes is just an experience that has not been lived before on this game. Square Enix absolutely killed it with this release, cannot wait for parts 2 and 3!

    Pro tip: turn the language to Japanese and subtitles on for more fluid dialogue.    … Expand
  66. Rouske
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Perfect ! Fantastic ! It’s awesome!!! Must buy for everyone !!!! 10/10 game of the year !
  67. bromotion
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    THIS GAME IS AMAZING! Not perfect, because it does have some minor pop-in issues (sometimes) - but WOW!!! this game and story and gameplay has me smiling from ear to ear and have all kinds of emotions! So far, this is definetly the game of the year 2020 - and has already become one of my favorite games of all time!

    As I write this, I have exactly crossed the 17-hour mark - and probably    THIS GAME IS AMAZING! Not perfect, because it does have some minor pop-in issues (sometimes) - but WOW!!! this game and story and gameplay has me smiling from ear to ear and have all kinds of emotions! So far, this is definetly the game of the year 2020 - and has already become one of my favorite games of all time!

    As I write this, I have exactly crossed the 17-hour mark - and probably and hopefully got lots more to go, because I do NOT want this game to end, I wanna stay with these characters and I wanna stay in this world. This is only my 2nd Final Fantasy game, ever, the other being FFXV.
    I definetly like this one more in every aspect.
    PLEASE buy this game and support the developers, they really do deserve it!    … Expand
  68. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    Had my reservations with this as I'm an OG FFVII player who wanted the turn based combat to remain, but pleasantly surprised I enjoyed the new style. Story was good & more detailed than the original.
    The only downside is the combat got a bit repetitive at times, especially going through that underground tunnel. Highly recommend though to anyone sitting on the fence.
  69. MattyTime
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love what they did with the ending it’s like Twin Peaks season 3 meets JJ Abrams Star Trek...incredible.… Expand
  70. PaleNielsen
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    I played the original but didn't finish and I was probably near the end and I got really excited when this got release because of it. Despite being not the full experience of the FF7 story this is still really good game. I like the combat and the story. Some minor characters are given character development unlike in the original one. I know they might change the story because of whatI played the original but didn't finish and I was probably near the end and I got really excited when this got release because of it. Despite being not the full experience of the FF7 story this is still really good game. I like the combat and the story. Some minor characters are given character development unlike in the original one. I know they might change the story because of what happens but I don't care it's still really good. If you haven't played it you're really missing out.… Expand
  71. FogCityRoller
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Prior to writing this review I felt it was important to revisit the original game, something I have not done in many years. The motivation for this is to check the validity of the claims from the brigade of angry gamers who want to accuse any game developer not named CDPR of engaging in money grabs.

    I cleared the city of Midgar in the original FF7 in under 5 hours while engaging    Prior to writing this review I felt it was important to revisit the original game, something I have not done in many years. The motivation for this is to check the validity of the claims from the brigade of angry gamers who want to accuse any game developer not named CDPR of engaging in money grabs.

    I cleared the city of Midgar in the original FF7 in under 5 hours while engaging literally every NPC, collecting every item, and never once running from a battle--that's with several instances of backtracking. If I had perfect recall on everything (train graveyard navigation, Shinra building puzzles, where to buy key items) I could have done it in just over 4. I'm far from a speed runner. I know when I played this as a kid it took me days to get out of Midgar because I was even more clueless and spent hours aimlessly wandering around until I found the NPC that had the wig, the batteries, or the dress. I didn't have reference magazines and didn't even care. I was a kid exploring this new amazing 3D world. That's not the case for most of us now. We're adults, we read text dialogue, we can follow a story, and we can go from point A to point B without getting distracted.

    The FF7 Remake Pt. 1 is more linear, has quest markers, and (eventually) fast travel. All of those QoL additions and it's still (being generous) a 35-hour minimum to get through the story on your first go, unless you're playing on Easy and just hack-and-slashing your way through everything. I'll wager it will take the average gamer 40-45 hours to finish the story and 50+ for platinum hunters/completionists, and double that to complete Hard Mode (bosses have completely different mechanics for HM so it's legitimately different and a step above NG+). Any AAA game with this length and this level of quality put into the soundtrack, graphics, and considerably more detailed story is absolutely worth $60.

    People claiming this is 1/3 of a game that originally retailed at $50 23 years ago are participating in one of the most absurd examples of a false equivalency in recent memory. This is not a remaster, it is a remake. It's a completely new game built from the ground up. It doesn't matter if the characters already existed, if the basic structure of the narrative was already written, or whatever. It's. a. new. game. There are a dozen character arcs and additional sequences that were never in the original game.

    Many of our memories of the original game are heavily muddled by hours and hours of grinding and just wasting time having fun with that. The problem is that's not an actual component of the game's length, it was entirely optional, and it certainly was not a priority in the first disc of the game that dealt with Midgar. The vast majority of people didn't bother grinding until we reached the world map.

    I understand some players' frustrations that they don't get to play a remade version of the entire game in one go, but if you look at the level of quality they put into the first installment it seems pretty clear why they are taking this route. Calling this a money grab is being toxic just for the sake of being toxic. This is not a buggy, half-asked mess of a title released to capitalize on some trend and I never saw a single shred of evidence that they cut corners on any aspect of the game's design. This remake has been carefully planned for years and Square should be proud of themselves.

    This first chapter with Midgar absolutely exceeds the original in depth and quality and, this will be a hard-to-swallow pill, but you're the absolutely worse type of fanboy if you think otherwise.    … Expand
  72. sdffd
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Better than the original.

    This isn't really a recreation or lazy remaster the way people are used to - it's a completely new game with the same characters and a similar scenario as the original, but different themes. This angered hardcore fans of the original, but the thing is - overall, it's significantly better than the original in almost every way.
  73. KriticalChaos
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Square Enix strikes the perfect balance between honoring the original and opening it up for newcomers. On social media you might hear people saying that this isn't a "complete" game but that couldn't be further from the truth. This is a genuine masterpiece. There are some muddy textures that catch you off guard, but I'm sure they will be fixed soon.
  74. Maxinux
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I played period. And the best modern Final Fantasy game. It took me 60 hours to finish the game and I have 10% remain of side missions and items to collect.
    I can't wait to continue the story of FFVII and it's beautiful universe. Thank you Square Enix.
  75. abowman
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    10/10. Everything I had hoped for and more. I personally loved the story changes, and I can't wait for the next chapters.
  76. gaminggod
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I received my copy early I’m about 21/22hours into the game on normal difficulty, I haven’t been rushing it either I’ve been doing most of the missions and side quests. I have to say it’s phenomenal. The combat system is amazing! The story music, voice acting is unreal. The graphics, character development and world building is on another level! My only complaint so far is that there areI received my copy early I’m about 21/22hours into the game on normal difficulty, I haven’t been rushing it either I’ve been doing most of the missions and side quests. I have to say it’s phenomenal. The combat system is amazing! The story music, voice acting is unreal. The graphics, character development and world building is on another level! My only complaint so far is that there are some filler like side quest missions, and sometimes the pacing is off between missions. Other than that the game is incredible. It’s easily the best JRPG that I’ve played. And one of the best games I’ve played. I have played the original game, and I can truly say this lives up to the hype! Get it you won’t be disappointed don’t listen to the haters. I’d recommend it for any old ff7 fans as well as new players. It’s not a perfect game but no game is. But I would say it’s in my top 5 best games of all time! … Expand
  77. Subjectdelta64
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I really love this game. Me and my brother grew up on 7 and we played the whole thing together. Now we did it again and we've both had a great time, whether its laughing at some square enix corniness, or genuinely enjoying the story beats, i really think this game is going to cover crisis core and advent when its done, and hopefully retcon some of the stupid out of those. I think its aI really love this game. Me and my brother grew up on 7 and we played the whole thing together. Now we did it again and we've both had a great time, whether its laughing at some square enix corniness, or genuinely enjoying the story beats, i really think this game is going to cover crisis core and advent when its done, and hopefully retcon some of the stupid out of those. I think its a miracle this game came out as good as it did, i dont think people realize what the true length of this episodic game is going to be, and throughout it all, we get to play the same characters. me and my brother get to be excited for a new 40 hours release of our favorite game, every couple years (probably but thats ok). they did a wonderful job, i saw one of the negative reviews mentioning the dating options but i love tha aspect so much! you get to learn so much more about everyone. i have to give it 10, i never had a dull moment, only real bad thing was there is one particularly bad loading time during a section and some npc characters look a bit dated. didnt effect my experience whatsoever so 10/10, loved it, big fan, cant wait for episode 2, hell, cant wait to just play through this again.… Expand
  78. Technodroid
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Near perfect game. Characterization is incredible, combat is better than it has any right to be, writing is top-notch, and the game generally takes everything good about the original and makes it better. The ending feels like an unnecessary and unneeded conclusion, but that's 20 minutes out of a 40 hour experience.

    Amazing game, by far the best Final Fantasy in years.
  79. Magno--Barros
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    a dream realized the only caveat and the game being divided into parts the wait was worth it for the next episodes to reach the qubato before.
  80. Potnoodle999
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    One of those games that has....kind of ruined other games for me. It’s THAT GOOD! Any issues I had were so minor and petty I had forgotten about them 5 minutes later when I reached the next incredible story beat or faced the next amazing boss. At times I couldn’t believe they had exceeded my expectations in every way, I never imagined this game would be made, let alone be so passionatelyOne of those games that has....kind of ruined other games for me. It’s THAT GOOD! Any issues I had were so minor and petty I had forgotten about them 5 minutes later when I reached the next incredible story beat or faced the next amazing boss. At times I couldn’t believe they had exceeded my expectations in every way, I never imagined this game would be made, let alone be so passionately created by a lot of the original devs who truly understand what these characters mean to us all. The wait for part 2 will be long and difficult, but this has left me so hyped that I know it will be worth the wait. The fact this was just Midgar boggles the mind when you think about how much more is to come from FFVII original story. The changes were welcome, I can see how some diehards may disagree but not me. Loved them. This is a must play for any RPG lover of any kind and for anyone who loves great worlds and stories. 10/10 from me. Thanks Square-Enix for finally giving us a final fantasy game worthy of real praise for the first time in years!!!… Expand
  81. Uooh
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Una adaptación sublime del original, con ampliación de la historia. Algunas cosas pueden escamar a los puristas, pero en general es una obra maestra.
    Gráficos, BSO y sistema de combate superando las expectativas.
  82. Fabian-Gonzalo
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    what a game, I have just finished and I have just nice words to describe, amazing in every aspect, history, music, sounds, characters, well done square, I am loking forward to see next episode, no doubt it will be great like this one.
  83. ace99
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I absolutely adore the gameplay, story and phenomenal soundtrack. The only very minor complaints I have are the combat camera, which is a bit wonky, and some textures are only loading in low resolution, but otherwise the game is absolutely P E R F E C T! Final Fantasy 7 Remake is one of the best games I have ever played. Buy it now! :D
  84. Kenseiden
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I patiently waited years to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This was my main motivation to acquire a Playstation 4. Im also a big fan of FF7, so take that in consideration while reading my review. Also being a fan helped me absorb the story and the materia system more easily.

    Everything in the game is very well made. Every little thing in the game is enjoyable. Played FF7 Remake about 15    I patiently waited years to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This was my main motivation to acquire a Playstation 4. Im also a big fan of FF7, so take that in consideration while reading my review. Also being a fan helped me absorb the story and the materia system more easily.

    Everything in the game is very well made. Every little thing in the game is enjoyable. Played FF7 Remake about 15 hours a day until I finished it. It was a deep immersive experience where I left my friends asking "where are you" on social media for days.

    Many times I had to stop and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes. Some cutscenes and moments are the very best I saw in gaming, though I usually dislike the 'over the top' animations. There are few in the game but not much.

    The combat system, the major difference from the original, might divide fans. While I truly enjoyed the combat system on the original game, the new one is addictive for me. I want to replay the game just for the challenge of facing the Arena and VR challenge on hard mode (something I didnt care about in the original).

    I love how they expended the story, giving more attention to smaller characters like Jessie and Biggs. They did it to the point I became a fan of them. I didn't like the addiction of the Whispers very much, though. I felt a bit out of place. I understand the need of them but I don't think it was very well implemented. Everytime they appeared I felt they were disrupting the story and the flow of the game.

    The materia system is my favorite on RPG games though it feels not as good and additive like in the original game. I don't know why. Maybe it feels a bit simpler and not as relevant as in the original game.

    The big let down for me is I find the game a bit short, even for it being a part of a larger series. I usually spent 80 to 100 hours in triple A games on PS4 - playing it slow and saviouring the little details here and there. Usually when I finish the game I don't play it again. I beat it in about 40+ hours, finishing every side quest and collecting every item I could. It somehow makes me want to revisit the original game, which took me about 100 hours to beat. It was a life changing experience so I made the last the longer I could back in 1997, though I felt satisfied when it ended and didnt ask for more. Its a good sign the you are sad the game ended, right? It means you were enjoying the experience though not yet satisfied. The same didn't happen when I finished Death Stranding, for instance. There, I spent 100 hours and enjoyed almost everything, but in the end I was getting tired of it. Now I keep asking myself when will I play the sequels.

    This is the best gaming experience I had in decades. By far.    … Expand
  85. kambing860210
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    this game is amazing, smooth game-play and graphics looks good for current gen console, as a fan boy of original game, it has a good ending that makes me surprise, can't wait for the part 2
  86. cntrl
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This is the best remake I've ever played.
    I loved the old Final Fantasy VII back in the days and due to the many changes - mostly due to the removal of the turn-based combat system - I was very skeptical and didn't feel any interest in playing it. A couple of months ago I somehow stumpled across the game, gave it a try and binged through it like I haven't in a long, long time.
    Square    This is the best remake I've ever played.
    I loved the old Final Fantasy VII back in the days and due to the many changes - mostly due to the removal of the turn-based combat system - I was very skeptical and didn't feel any interest in playing it. A couple of months ago I somehow stumpled across the game, gave it a try and binged through it like I haven't in a long, long time.
    Square Enix did a really good job with FF VII Remake and I'm looking forward to the upcoming sequel(s).    … Expand
  87. Gspradley
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Great game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!+!+++++++!!!!!!!!@!!!!!!!!!!@@@@!!!@
  88. dsmsolberg
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    The only gripe I have is the sheer amount of slowdown shimmying down a hallway takes, or slowing the game down to balance on a plank.
  89. claude737
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Beeeeeeeeessssssttttttt gaaaaaaaaaaaame eveeeeeerttrrrtt
    Aaaaaaaawwwwwșssssooome
  90. Kaioh
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Perfect remake of a classic. There's literally no flaws.
    10/10 music, story, characters, graphics, length and pacing are on point. Perfect conclusion. I just really hope they won't fail the 2nd part.
  91. niknokseyer
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game and loved it. I haven't played the original so I'm excited to play this one. Story is awesome. Gameplay is awesome too. There are some levels that you have to be smart as well and not just do a button smash. Can't wait for part 2.
  92. Fubuism
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds which has some hiccups here and there, but the characters are alive, small features of eye emotions and smiles bring them realism, no stuttering or framedrops too!
    Sound: 10/10 the remixed songs are great, final boss theme is adrenaline pumping, new songs and battle themes are excellent, I played Japanese voice overs and I loved it.
    Gameplay 10/10 the battle system is so easy and immersive and complex at the same time, gets you to think about your weapon and materia combinations specially on hard difficulty. I am so in love with this system.
    Story 10/10, I won't spoil anything but as a veteran original player, I had a lot of eyebrow raising moments and I loved it, enuff said.
    Game of the year strong contender. Good job square, and thank you!    … Expand
  93. takanari
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Back in 2005, when I watched Advent Children more than ten times... I dreamed that the original game would be like that. And it took over fifteen years for that dream to come true!
  94. Lanierdejesus
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    A well done REIMAGINING of the original FF7. Loved the expanded story, deep combat system if you are up to learning it correctly, excellent music, each boss fight has unique mechanics and every weapon gives a different flavor to each character. Im really looking forward to what the next installment might offer regardless of people who might be against changes or a new story.
  95. Vinsics
    May 7, 2020
    10
    This game really bring all the characters to live with unique immersive conversation between characters during game play, and seamless cut scenes. Absolutely next level J RPG. Square Enix really did it this time. Never expected a game I played when I was a kid
    decades ago to reinvent itself.
  96. uplink777
    May 9, 2020
    10
    I'm a massive fan of FiFA series and VII is my best. I really loved Advent Children, got it on BD, the enhanced/complete edition with blood and some new effects.

    Now to my point. FiFA VII: Remake is EVERYTHiNG a fan wants. OK length of story, OK playtime overall, OK difficulty, OK fight strategies, OK mini games, etc. I love it as a whole and I believe that this is the very essence of    I'm a massive fan of FiFA series and VII is my best. I really loved Advent Children, got it on BD, the enhanced/complete edition with blood and some new effects.

    Now to my point. FiFA VII: Remake is EVERYTHiNG a fan wants. OK length of story, OK playtime overall, OK difficulty, OK fight strategies, OK mini games, etc. I love it as a whole and I believe that this is the very essence of FiFA series. VIII was great, iX and X so so, but up from XI [Online] to XV it was all downhill, and now this Remake did right by the franchise.

    I'm looking forward for new DLC missions, new story and a next part :)    … Expand
  97. Jachra
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This was a thrilling and excellent return to the original, yes, but it's so much more. As a fan of the original, I'm absolutely excited to see where they're taking it, but I will say only this: I eagerly tread the new path at destiny's crossroads.
  98. phj1986
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Great Game, preferred this to Doom eternal myself. Most likely will be game of the year for me. Didn't like the control scheme at the beginning as i kept pressing the wrong buttons. Once you master it however it really is fine; somewhat similar to mass effects system. Story was engaging enough that i will now play the original to see what happens.
  99. Sleepyday
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Game is a complete masterpiece, from soundtrack to gameplay to fighting mechanics to minigames and specially cinematics. Don't get fooled by reviews that didn't even play the entire game or have any idea about how deep the content is. Definitely worth the time and money. Just finished the first playthrough and feels like there is so much to do and re-watch and listen.

    Whether you played    Game is a complete masterpiece, from soundtrack to gameplay to fighting mechanics to minigames and specially cinematics. Don't get fooled by reviews that didn't even play the entire game or have any idea about how deep the content is. Definitely worth the time and money. Just finished the first playthrough and feels like there is so much to do and re-watch and listen.

    Whether you played the first game or not, you'll be very surprised with this game. Everything i was hoping for. Dare to say it is the best game of the decade along with the next ones to come    … Expand
  100. binholeblon
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved that game. The strategic combat is so cool in the hard mode, proving that turn based could be nice still.
    Of course that an (more) open world will be welcomed in the future Episodes.    … Expand
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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