Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. WeronikaKrold
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Top game on ps4. FFVII remake has the best scenario ever, amazing characters design and graphics. Music at the highest level. Battle system better than ever before, tactical mode looks amazing. I'm waiting for the next parts which will also be the best.
  2. melanzanaviola
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    At least this game is more real than women's rights

    W la figa e chi la castiga
  3. Alex1010500
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Это конечно никакой не ремейк, а так? переосмысление по теме. Но, играется вполне бодро. Из минусов дизайн отдельных локаций можно и получше сделать было, за столько то лет разработки.
  4. pipechile
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    juegazo una obra maestra
    graficos de 10
    historia 9
    muy recomendable para los poseedores de ps4
  5. Sasori_Nagashi
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    Simplistic gameplay to the highest measure, messed up and changed the story, slaughtered iconic pieces of music... I could go on but it doesn't deserve it.
  6. CitizenConcern
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Lets see if im being blocked from writing a positive review on another game
  7. aliaxgamer
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    My fav game in 2020! if you haven't played it or played any Final fantasy games, l highly recommend it
  8. hstacey
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Fresh take on beloved material - enjoyed pretty much every second. Loved the new battle system, and that they didn’t pull punches with the bosses. The fights were truly difficult, the story was great, can’t wait for part 3.
  9. KannaGumi
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    A simple review for a simple game, taking plot devices from the original and twisting them in unexpected ways while giving us extremely enjoyable gameplay in an action RPG setting over the original turn based ways all coming to an ending that leaves us open to more and, for me personally, excited to see what they plan to do with the future of the franchise
  10. chaoci
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This is my first time to play the Final Fantasy series. this game has an amazing story. I'm happy to play second round for experiencing the epic story again.
  11. D4RK-D1AM0ND
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game. This is my first Final Fantasy game ever and a lot of people were saying the original was good to start on so when I saw this revealed I figured I’d wait for this but after research it’s not the exact same like with the whispers and stuff. I would recommend this game it’s amazing if you want a JRPG this is perfect start with amazing story, (with granted a bit of filler) great gameplay especially since it plays a lot like an action game (and no you don’t have to micro manage the AI on your team they’re pretty smart) and amazing voice acting. The story isn’t that long the ending is a bit empty but it was just so it could feel a bit more like a full game considering it’s a multi part series. Amazing game would recommend.… Expand
  12. PissedOffWookie
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Spoiler free summary:

    The writing could have been a little better in some parts but overall it's interesting and not bad.
    Great voice-acting from the main characters and animation to go with it.
    The soundtrack is phenomenal, one of the best ever. So many good songs and they often change mid-boss battle.
    The combat is near-perfect and really enjoyable.
  13. Saintphoenix
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    Esta claramente que no es el mismo de antaño, pero, no pueden cambiar tan drásticamente la jugabilidad de las batallas, hace que todas las peleas sean iguales.
  14. Ellazier
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Con este juego me ha pasado algo por primera vez con un RPG (action, japanese o el modo que sea): no me dan ganas de volver a jugarlo. Gráficas, personajes, banda sonora, respeto a los puntos del original... pero lo han hecho increíblemente dilatado. Me aburrí mucho pasándomelo, el juego está muy estirado entre sus puntos clave.

    Cosas como lo tedioso de salir a buscar enemigos para grindear algo de guiles, o el entrenamiento para la materia (me tuve que tirar 14 horas en el coliseo de mercado muro para conseguir el nivel que requiere derrotar a Bahamut), me tiran para atrás. Han logrado que pierda interés.

    Si lo miro como un producto nuevo, mal (se me hace lento y con mucho contenido superficial entre puntos de la trama), si lo hago como un remake del clásico peor aún, porque veo una ocasión muy desperdiciada para profundizar de veras en la dinámica de Midgar, el "relleno" escogido es flojo, muy flojo. Me gustaría poder decir lo contrario, pero han matado mi ilusión por plantearme siquiera comprar los siguientes.

    Lo anterior no quita grandes puntos: narrativa (aunque pesada), nostalgia, hermosas gráficas, combates de jefes intensos de verdad... puedo recomendarlo, en especial si lo pasaste bien con los Kingdom Hearts, pero no puedo obviar lo que ha producido en mi (volví a pasarme el clásico hace poco para comparar, y duele, noto muchas posibilidades desperdiciadas). Vale la pena, pero me ha dejado mal por lo agotadoramente dilatado que lo han hecho (para cuando llegué al capítulo 18, tenía ganas de que todo acabara de una vez, y he tardado más de un mes en pasármelo de la pereza que me daba).    … Expand
  15. Aces423
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. That everyone should play. Just pure amazing. Really looking forward to the next part.
  16. ksmartin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Hadn’t played the original FFVII on PS1, I was first introduced to the series by playing through Crisis Core FFVII, which was a real classic to me. Fans like me have been waiting for this remake for so long. All I have to say is, the game is just so perfect, it is definitely worth the wait. Every element in this game is just unbelievable, the story, the cut scene, the score, the charactersHadn’t played the original FFVII on PS1, I was first introduced to the series by playing through Crisis Core FFVII, which was a real classic to me. Fans like me have been waiting for this remake for so long. All I have to say is, the game is just so perfect, it is definitely worth the wait. Every element in this game is just unbelievable, the story, the cut scene, the score, the characters build up, the boss fights, even the battle system (you will find the battle system is really well designed when you play the hard mode, where you can fully experience the speed, the tension and the technique required brought by the battle system. This game is more than just a remake, it is a evolution of gaming experience in decades.… Expand
  17. n_dhruvo
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    One of the best looking ff games ever made. Not to mention this game have the best combat system which is a mix between realtime and turn based. Music is great as usual like other ff games. Downside the levels are linear, the main story is only first few hours of the original game which is padded and stretched into 40 hr. They changed the ending which will drastically effect the next gameOne of the best looking ff games ever made. Not to mention this game have the best combat system which is a mix between realtime and turn based. Music is great as usual like other ff games. Downside the levels are linear, the main story is only first few hours of the original game which is padded and stretched into 40 hr. They changed the ending which will drastically effect the next game is that series al though the game very faithful to the original. Highly recommend… Expand
  18. ProdoxGD
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Loved everything from the nostalgia to newly added parts, very very hyped for whats to come.
  19. DeathSpiral
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    To be honest with you, I had low expectation with FF series and Square(/Enix). I used to love their games, but very disappointed with FF12. FF13 series and FF15...... :(

    I was sure I couldn't expect much from Square any more. I saw E3, and it was just okay to me until I played demo of FF7RE. The demo was great and it was sensational to me. I always buy package to keep it, but I was    To be honest with you, I had low expectation with FF series and Square(/Enix). I used to love their games, but very disappointed with FF12. FF13 series and FF15...... :(

    I was sure I couldn't expect much from Square any more. I saw E3, and it was just okay to me until I played demo of FF7RE. The demo was great and it was sensational to me. I always buy package to keep it, but I was late. Therefore, I purchased DL version as exception.

    Overall, the game was not perfect. Very minor but agree with other players - Had famous texture bug with unreal engine 4. Not super excited side quests. Unfamiliar (Unfriendly?) story telling to new users.

    However, the game has much more PRO than CON - Crazy awesome sound tracks. Battle system was master piece. Stunning Characters. Big change of story lines. Great atmosphere and fan services. Multiple user selections.

    Characters: 10 / 10
    Very happy to see Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith with enhanced graphic. I could see their face expression! Which we couldn't see from original FF7! Also their character setting was perfect cut from compilation of Final Fantasy 7. They've fully understand their characters and they combined it very nicely.

    Story: 10 / 10
    This is one of the hardest choice to users and Square/Enix. If the story is same, user will complain about partial game sales. But clearly impossible to put all the original contents to one disc. Therefore, they called it as remake. Not remaster. This is very challenge to Square/Enix, and I think they did well as first step. Now we all don't know the future story. I really hope they don't ruin it.
    In addition, side Quest was off (except chapter 4) but much better than FF15! I was able to see the improvement. Small rewards from side quests were also worth it. And leave it as player's choices!

    Music: 10 / 10
    Best game music of all time. Great Boss battle musics. Great Jazz Juke box musics. Great character and atmosphere musics. Ending music was sensational. Very memoriable and unique.

    Game Play: 10 / 10
    Awesome cutscenes. Great balance between battle and adventure. Texture and full voices were matched very well. Didn't get bored at all since I couldn't stop watch beautiful game/characters.
    At the ending credit, I realized I was in final fantasy. Just like title.

    Battle System: 10 / 10
    Very unique style. It seemed like real-time battle like dark-soul, but it combined thoughtfully with turn based RPG (ATB system). Different pattern of BOSS fights and many enemies! I hope we have more VR missions!

    I got old and busy with work and family, so I lost my interest in video game. However, this game bring my game spirit back!
    I loved this game. I got my platinum trophy. I bought packaged version to keep it as well, and ready to play with PlayStation 5.

    At last, how hard to make sequel or remake? We've seen other movies, drama and games that how hard it is. We all know how bad it can be. However, FF7RE had great start. It can be better and has potential to be the greatest game of all time, just like original.    … Expand
  20. kop02
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    good game but some part of the game is glitchy and the graphic also very bad at some point of the game. And they should have put more content than this, felt half-baked.

    PS: did not play the original game.
  21. 4staryelpreview
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Easily the best game I've played this console generation. Not perfect, especially the ending, but still a must have for any fan of the original as well as any newcomers who haven't played it before.
  22. Frank0101
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is constantly moaning for having be a remake instead of something different, with the devs changing things just to show how the whispers force them to stay in line with the original plot because the bad fans want it. This until the final part, when they totally unleash their desire for doing another game and totally ruin what was an otherwise impressive work.

    If Nomura and the devs hated so much doing this remake, because they thought they were so good that they could do better, why haven’t they just said that they weren’t doing it? It would have been more honest and respectful for the original game and the fans who were waiting this for more than 15 years.

    Given the reception of FFXIII and FFIV, which were among the worst episodes of the series, I don’t see how could they feel entitled to think that they were still able to do something at the level of the original game, not to mention something better. Approaching this remake with more humbleness would have maybe reminded them how to make good games.

    Instead the decision was to be arrogant and diverge from the original story in a way that doesn’t make sense for new players, shows important plot events way too early (never seen a game spoilering itself), takes from inferior material such as Advent Children or games having nothing to do with FF7 such as Kingdom Hearts, and adds a level of meta gaming that was totally unneeded nor requested for a remake. As result there’s explosions and things like cutting trains in two, but the story is ruined.

    The only thing that saves the game is that you can enjoy the first 90% (if you ignore Sephiroth’s annoying apparitions and Whispers) and pretend that the ending is before entering that portal.

    This is Nomura’s ego ruining an otherwise great game. I really hope they know what they are doing, because if they screw on this fans will never forgive them.    … Expand
  23. Zeydlitz
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    It was a nice game with its own beauty until chapter 9. Where this stupid minigames was not removed! The worth part of old FF7 is stil with us. And , of course, final chapter contain to many combat.

    p.S. All dificulties but Classic is trash and SHOULD be removed.
  24. jstrok72
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Easily one of my favorite games of all times. Don't want to spoil the reasons, but the way it builds on the original FFVII is magnificent. Music is perfect, almost everything is. Overwhelming good easily overshadows the flaws it has.
  25. Fabiocrv
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Great experience! Amazing visuals, Nostalgia level over 9000, did not disappoint
  26. SirPippwise
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    When Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy VII was getting a remake, I had a mixed reaction. I was incredibly excited. However, that excitement was tempered by dread that one of my favorite games (favorite stories, for that matter) would be modernized, butchered or disrespected as seems to be the case with so many remakes and reboots.

    Upon completing the game several times to cement    When Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy VII was getting a remake, I had a mixed reaction. I was incredibly excited. However, that excitement was tempered by dread that one of my favorite games (favorite stories, for that matter) would be modernized, butchered or disrespected as seems to be the case with so many remakes and reboots.

    Upon completing the game several times to cement my opinion, I am happy to say it's excellent. Is it as good as the original game? In my humble opinion, no. But how many remakes can say they are? Some, but not many.

    I'm sure there are many reviews to be watched or read that thoroughly break down each aspect of the game and its history to make their point, so I won't do the same here. I'll just break down some of the broader pieces of the game and my opinions on them.

    Combat: Square Enix spent a lot of time trying to perfect the way this game plays and I think it shows. The battle system is exactly what you would imagine if the original Final Fantasy VII was turned into an action RPG. Each weapon collected has a skill tree and unique abilities that keep combat fresh and make progression truly rewarding. Each character also plays completely differently which adds another layer of complexity and strategy that keeps your interest throughout the entirety of the game. The materia system returned and is, in most ways, the same as the original with the main difference being that real time combat necessitates some of the materia works a little differently. I can't wait to see how this is expanded upon in future installments.

    The World: Midgar was translated so beautifully into this game. From the Mako Reactors, to the Sector 7 Slums, to Wall Market, everything was translated so faithfully and really made me feel like I was there. Having a camera that you can use to look around areas which, in the original, were limited by a fixed view, really made locations like Aerith's house or Don Corneo's mansion so much more immersive. In the original, Midgar was a rather linear place without a lot of ways to explore it. But the remake opens it up and fills it with side quests and new characters and story elements that make it feel more alive and less linear.

    The Story: One thing I was struck by in this game at first were the subtle differences in the way events played out. Overall, it's a very faithful, and very respectful, translation of the original. The characters are faithfully represented. Cloud is still the wannabe-cool hero. Barret has a tough exterior, but also a heart of gold. Hojo is still... Hojo. And all of the familiar beats of the story are there and presented in a way that respects the original game. But it distinguishes itself with those aforementioned subtle changes. If you're a fan of the original, you will absolutely pick up on those. You'll wonder, "Why did it happen this way instead?" And you'll get your answer. But I don't do spoilers, so I won't get into it. I'll just say, the story was the part I was most concerned about when it came to a remake of this game. But I walked away very happy with a faithful rendition of the original, with some interesting new content that I feel was vital to keep fans of the original Final Fantasy VII engaged.

    In summary, I adored this game and am happy to have it in my collection. I look forward to seeing where we go in subsequent installments. I give this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  27. Valcristus
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Graphics: 95
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Apeal/Fun: 10

    Maybe the best numerical Final Fantasy ever made. Graphics are amazing, OST perfect like the original, the best RPG combat system ever done to me and a game full of hours and hours of content, great momments and epic battles. An instant classic like the 97 one.
  28. Wylson3br
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, só faltou a dublagem em pt/br. Jogo incrível!!!
  29. JLN1994
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing and beutiful gamesjfjkkdkdkddkskskskskakskskskskskskskskkskskkdkdkdkskskkzskzkdkdkdkdkdkdkdkdk
  30. jaitive
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Su jugabilidad es perfecta y buenísima perfectamente balanceada, sobre todo en la parte de cambio de personaje, en lo personal me encanto , no le hace falta nada de a Perfecto así como es y espero con ansias el siguiente capítulo del remake
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 126 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 126
  3. Negative: 0 out of 126
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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