Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. Vinnyo
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a masterpiece of a game. I really don't know how you could give this game anything lower than a 9. This game is a must play.… Expand
  2. VirgilioGabriel
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Já era de se esperar que a Square Enix não ressuscitaria o seu maior jogo para fazer um trabalho pífio. Assim, Final Fantasy 7 Remake é uma obra prima. Todas as falhas de Final Fantasy XV, como as batalhas ruins, foram corrigidas. Apostaria todas as minhas fichas que este será o Goty.
  3. crazycowboy
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed this game more than any final fantasy game since FF9, and I've been a lifelong fan of FF and played them all. I started a metacritic account just to rate this game. Would give it around a 9-9.5/10, but rounded up because anyone giving this game less than an 8 is just trolling.
  4. lawxxx2008
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Just some minor problems, others are so perfect! Take my money and give me part II, III IV...
  5. Vichexx
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE! as a Final Fantasy Fan, I´m very pleased with this Remake, is awesome! they managed to combine the old battle system with new mechanics, the story and characters are well develop and took the base from advent children, hope they don´t take 2 or 3 years to release the next part, the wait for this game was worth it!
  6. PelsBR
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Delícia de remake. QUERO A PARTE II PRA ONTEM SQUARE!!!

    E FAZ O DO 8 E 9 TB
  7. rosnk30
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Well, I never wrote another review before end a entire game, so with he i will be different.

    Can I would says that I played he in original FFVII era, release and any kind of impressions I felt in that age and how amazing was but I doesnt this because its desnecessary. Two games that was created in two diferents era .... if I compare, I choose psx version just because's more    Well, I never wrote another review before end a entire game, so with he i will be different.

    Can I would says that I played he in original FFVII era, release and any kind of impressions I felt in that age and how amazing was but I doesnt this because its desnecessary.

    Two games that was created in two diferents era .... if I compare, I choose psx version just because's more nostalgic...

    In fact I doesnt beat FF7 remake yet, but I played enough to say that's masterpiece! This new game try catch more about characters that is secondary of the first one FF7 without looses main story....

    Perhaps my bad impressions's about the game's it is he be sells separated....so I thinks that director (I know that was did for get more bucks) do this trying copying the FF7 original that was with 3 CDs,,,

    Well, its amazing game....    … Expand
  8. rookie009
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    It IS Final Fantasy 7. Some nerfs at materia system but this makes the fights way better and in first place the boss fights profits from the changes. Nothing negative but waiting a long time to play the other parts. They did a perfect job here. Even the reworks in the fighting system... I was afraid that I wont like this (hated FF13 system, did not like the FF15 system very much) but IIt IS Final Fantasy 7. Some nerfs at materia system but this makes the fights way better and in first place the boss fights profits from the changes. Nothing negative but waiting a long time to play the other parts. They did a perfect job here. Even the reworks in the fighting system... I was afraid that I wont like this (hated FF13 system, did not like the FF15 system very much) but I love what they created here. So much fun to play this game.… Expand
  9. diolantern
    Apr 18, 2020
    5
    Stuff FFVII, Michael Bay, and Ned Flanders into Brundle's teleportation machine and this bloated monstrosity will flop out of the other end.
  10. OresteKessler
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII Remake è semplicemente il miglior titolo di sempre, ci sono riusciti anni a dietro sulla ps1 ed anche ora sulla ps4 tecnologicamente più avanzata. Storia incredibile, infinite ore di gioco racchiuse in più capitoli, colonna sonora eccellente, gameplay semplicemente geniale, personaggi super carismatici, sistema di mateie unoco nelsuo genere costruito con una baseFinal Fantasy VII Remake è semplicemente il miglior titolo di sempre, ci sono riusciti anni a dietro sulla ps1 ed anche ora sulla ps4 tecnologicamente più avanzata. Storia incredibile, infinite ore di gioco racchiuse in più capitoli, colonna sonora eccellente, gameplay semplicemente geniale, personaggi super carismatici, sistema di mateie unoco nelsuo genere costruito con una base perfetta. Siamo arrivati alla perfezione coe titolo, però le persone sono ostinate a vedere il marcio ovunque, spero che la square continui sui suoi passi, non aggiungo altro.… Expand
  11. Arkania
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game made me feel like when I was a child. The game looks perfect, and have a combat system pretty good
  12. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Honestly, it's the best remake they could have done.
    I have no complaints about the children's aspect of the characters and their reflections on life, it is a final fantasy for the love of god. I also have no complaints about the modifications they have made to the original, it seems to me that they give a fresh air to the game and, for those of us who have already played the original, it    Honestly, it's the best remake they could have done.
    I have no complaints about the children's aspect of the characters and their reflections on life, it is a final fantasy for the love of god. I also have no complaints about the modifications they have made to the original, it seems to me that they give a fresh air to the game and, for those of us who have already played the original, it is a way to keep us hooked to see what will happen in the following parts .
    This game, at least in its first part, is impressive in all its aspects. Addictive and dinamic combat, much more entertaining than turn-based combat (combat system in which I think everything is already being invented), retouched soundtrack of the original 10/10 with new themes, an artistic and visual section of scandal with a fantastic design of characters (both main and new minor), impressive dubbing and a story worthy of one of the best final fantasy of all time. In short, a square enix masterpiece. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  13. Ed3m
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutly beautiful, ost, graphism, battle. Must have! First, i’m fear about the battle system, but it strongzly tactical after few hours.
    Vert great game.
  14. Chawki
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Merci pour vos efforts l'équipe de squarenix Depuis maintenant 23 ans il n'y a aucun RPG mieux que ce Final Fantasy VII remake bravooooo squarenix vous ete les meilleurs je donne 100/100 et 0 faute sur cette remake bravooooooo
  15. ImPillo
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Its a masterpiece!! and I look forward to the next parts, congratulations to the entire team, the have done surprisingly good!
  16. 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.
  17. Iskander67
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is not another Generic Open-world RPG with empty places. It's a charismatic game, with its unique identity, art-style and world building. It's a linear story-driven game, but with a lot variation of gameplay and pace so you are not suffocating like it was with FF13. There are many memorable moments in this game and the characters are very well written. Also thereFinal Fantasy VII Remake is not another Generic Open-world RPG with empty places. It's a charismatic game, with its unique identity, art-style and world building. It's a linear story-driven game, but with a lot variation of gameplay and pace so you are not suffocating like it was with FF13. There are many memorable moments in this game and the characters are very well written. Also there are very few Triple A games these days that still have a memorable soundtrack, and not a generic "Hollywoodish" music. FFVII has stellar music. Maybe the game has its issues with some bad textures and some fillers, but overall this game is fun, memorable and has a soul.… Expand
  18. gloriousgoo
    Apr 14, 2020
    5
    A decent remake bogged down by pointless padding and an ending that Tetsuya Nomura probably wrote in his big fanfic notebook 10 years ago.

    The game proudly talks about "changing the future" and "defying fate", despite the fact they know 90% of us didn't want heavy deviations. Guess we'll see in like 5 years if the next installment is really going to be as **** crazy as we're all fearing now.
  19. Triet
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game with lots of love put into it. This game is an absolute joy to play through every step of the way. It's got super fun gameplay, a fantastic soundtrack, beautiful visuals, and an extraordinarily loveable and memorable cast of characters.
  20. Si3g
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Perfeito. Fizeram um jogo completo com o pouco de conteúdo que havia no original, e entregaram algo muito superior as 7 horas do FFVII do ps1. Se continuar nessa qualidade,os demais capítulos podem vir em qtos episódios forem que irão valer a pena. Square de parabéns. Aprende aí Capcom
  21. Ali1983
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    The Game is great but chapter 18 was full of sh**

    Graphic 9
    Sound 10
    Controls 9
    Contains 8
  22. AlexanderN21
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Increible reimaginación del clásico de 1997 que revolucionó el mundo de los jrpg. Ahora agregando nuevos matices que enriquecen el mundo y dan sentido a ciertos huecos argumentales que podíamos encontrarnos en el original. Un sistema de combate refrescante, bien elaborado y respetando las raíces del original.
  23. tembane
    May 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games in this generation. Characters are given more screen time and as a result they become more relatable. Love the gameplay as well. The level design and map/corridors can be annoying, but it doesn't really ruin the my enjoyment. Love the soundtrack and the timing of each ost is perfect. Square Enix has bretahe a new life into the FF franchise again
  24. MortBoon
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    The hype is real.
    The Graphics are pretty amazing aside from more than a handful of texture resolution issues. As for the audio, the game probably has the best sound track of the year. VA is about as good as it gets. The game controls well enough that I don't mind that it is now an Action RPG. The Story is better than ever with all the additional details and more fleshed out characters.    The hype is real.
    The Graphics are pretty amazing aside from more than a handful of texture resolution issues. As for the audio, the game probably has the best sound track of the year. VA is about as good as it gets. The game controls well enough that I don't mind that it is now an Action RPG. The Story is better than ever with all the additional details and more fleshed out characters. My only serious complaint is that I want the full game, disc 2 was my favorite, but I am looking forward to see how they handle the rest of the remake in the future installments.
    Great month for Square between this and Trials of Mana.    … Expand
  25. Nafeasonto
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic. The music, the gameplay, the graphics. The developers put an immense amount of work into this. I have never seen such an amazingly polished game, and even after the nostalgia wore off, this game still was amazing. I am enamored on how well they did this. The developers should be proud, while things changed, I am immensely excited for Part 2. My dream has come true.
  26. Kreiss13
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Absolute perfection. The new modern gameplay completely revolutionised this old classic in ways words cannot explain.

    Was a bit apprehensive about the new combat system but I was so wrong. Fluid motion and great upgrading system. I just can’t fault it. The only flaw is that it’s not the full game! I will definitely also preorder the next instalments and I hope we don’t have to wait that    Absolute perfection. The new modern gameplay completely revolutionised this old classic in ways words cannot explain.

    Was a bit apprehensive about the new combat system but I was so wrong. Fluid motion and great upgrading system. I just can’t fault it.

    The only flaw is that it’s not the full game! I will definitely also preorder the next instalments and I hope we don’t have to wait that long! If they can keep to these standards I genuinely believe we will have the game of the generation.    … Expand
  27. DelitaThis
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The original Final Fantasy 7 is a top three game of all time for me and was my first real introduction into JRPG's on the whole, and like so many others I have been asking for a remake of my childhood for countless years. What we got, instead, was nowhere near what the fans of the original had asked for. Scenes are incredibly out of place (some impactful ones like the shinra massacre just downright removed) and any of the emotional weight of character deaths is exacerbated by the ghosts out of KHDDD2 that work as functioning dragonballs. Another thing, if you have not read any of the books, seen advent children and played Crisis core and or before crisis, most of the ending will not make sense. A lot of people I know were waiting for this to be their first pull into the FF7 universe, thinking it was just an updated and upgraded original like how it was marketed, but that is just not the case here. Without delving too much into spoiler territory this game is actually an alternate timeline sequel to the original events, to which you also find out that the original Final Fantasy 7; the game that you spent countless hours on to explore the whole of Gaia and save the planet from meteor, the game that taught you the importance of death and life being finite? Yes, that ending is now considered the bad ending. I wish I was making this up. While that may just be my critiques for the story, the idea of an expansion of this game was also falsely advertised. Minus just a single "walk to Jessie's house" area, there are NO new explorable areas from the original. There is no Sector 1 under city, no Sector 2 and 3 and etc. So how is this 4-6 segment now a 30+ hour game? Because they added time to go from point A to point B. The collapsed highway in the original FF7? That's now a 1.5 hour long use robot arm mini game that adds nothing to the plot, just tedium. Towards the end of the game as well, the gameplay becomes a little ridiculous as enemies just start soaking up damage beyond belief to the point where even staggering will not work. Despite that however, I did have a lot of fun with the combat except in shaky situations with a lot of enemies or certain camera issues.

    While I have only given critiques so far, this game does have positives. For the most part, the textures and graphics are something out of a CG movie. Yes, there are many textures which are just atrocious and look like they are directly pulled from the original (the characters comment on this late in the game) but they were stunning for the most part. As stated before, the gameplay was fun for the most part but it had its weird parts as well, though the majority was positive. The materia system is kept nearly intact from the original, and being able to use and level up all types of materia was also very rewarding and fun. Besides that, I would like to talk about the music. The soundtrack in this game is absolutely spectacular and is one of the best I have ever heard in the medium. The music is dynamic, and certain themes will strike an emotional toll with anyone who played the original (for me it was the remake of Ahead On Our Way). If anything else, the music is this game is superb.

    With that said however, this game assassinates what is Final Fantasy 7 in a fire so bright the Nibelheim incident looks tame. There are character assassinations, plot changes that will make ones headspin, and confusion and agony so abundant the final hour will be a torture for any fans of the original. If Final Fantasy 7 is an expensive painting I have in my house, I have just been tied to a chair and watched as my most cherished piece has been destroyed.

    This game and "Remake," if you could even call it that, has been riddled with false advertisement and character assassinations like some would not believe; and the most depressing factor is: we will still most likely never see the Remake that so many of us fans have been asking for since that fateful PS3 tech demo. I hope the time jannies/changebad ghosts can come in and save this mess, it's gonna take some major time travel.    … Expand
  28. tremault
    Apr 29, 2020
    5
    gameplay: no real opportunity to experiment. you fight a monster, it's gone. for the most part, in most areas, they don't come back, so how do you experiment? also, the battles go on for so long on normal, you get so fed up and if you get the wrong combination, you are screwed. and on easy you basically cheese the enemies so hard, your materia strategy is hardly even effective anyway.gameplay: no real opportunity to experiment. you fight a monster, it's gone. for the most part, in most areas, they don't come back, so how do you experiment? also, the battles go on for so long on normal, you get so fed up and if you get the wrong combination, you are screwed. and on easy you basically cheese the enemies so hard, your materia strategy is hardly even effective anyway.
    incredibly annoying minigames that catch you off guard and in some cases are impossible for some players.

    story: complete bait and switch. I got hit hard when I realised it wasn't what they led us to believe and I wasn't getting the amazing experience they promised. emotionally, I tanked and i can't forgive them for this.

    graphics: amazing in most places. really amazing. except for the places where the textures are obviously really really bad. like the apartment door. what happened there?? cats are amazing.

    music: some good remixes, but then there are other new music that are completely out of place and just don't seem to fit the theme of the game at all.

    pacing: the pacing of the story is utterly destroyed. the original game was crafter to give you the right feel of urgency in the right places and the feel of relaxation in others. an example, when don corneo tells you about the plate, you are really supposed to feel like it's pretty urgent to get there.. but in this remake, you are forced to go through incredibly long sequences with 3 bosses at least, and stupid dementor things getting in your way. that part is just ruined in terms of urgency. to be honest, the majority of this game has me feeling like I want to rush through it all to get to the next plot point.

    art design: The look and feel of the original is there for some parts but totally gone in other places. the underside of the plate was a gloomy place with the odd oasis of brightness and cheer. this is totally changed and now the places are simply junktowns in broad daylight with happy and vibrant communities. not the worst thing in the world, but it severely compromises the original concept of the city and detracts from the contrast that ought to come later with wutai etc.

    This really really hard to rate, because on some levels this is really amazing and if not for the bait and switch, the story idea could be clever and well received. I have to take all other things into account too, the pacing, the music inconsistencies, the gameplay, etc. I have to go with a 5 for this.    … Expand
  29. Ikarian123
    Apr 15, 2020
    6
    I am really disappointed.

    First of all, story, story changes and characters. Fine, I understand it is "remake" and not "remastered", but most of changes within game story are worse. Have now about 5 hours of gameplay, but I must admit I never ever met such annoying group of people like Avalanche, include Tifa. Barret - he was agressive already in original game, fine, he have right to    I am really disappointed.

    First of all, story, story changes and characters. Fine, I understand it is "remake" and not "remastered", but most of changes within game story are worse. Have now about 5 hours of gameplay, but I must admit I never ever met such annoying group of people like Avalanche, include Tifa.
    Barret - he was agressive already in original game, fine, he have right to be agressive, but sometimes, he overreacting even in totally strange situations.
    Wedge - only speaking with him is embarassing! Few more thumb ups and I will break his thumb.
    Biggs - wishy-washy at best.
    Jessie - probably least annoying and most finest character in Avalanche.
    Tifa - why? Why? What they have done to you?! Such great character and personality in original game, now she act like arrogant moron.
    Sidepersons (Marla, shop persons etc.) - terrible.
    What is most annoying is that everyone act toward Cloud like he is worst riff-raff and he even do not resist.
    At the end. Shinra Corporation is not much different from Avalanche. Shinra is greedy, Avalanche have messiah-complex. Shinra is arrogant, Avalanche is arrogant.

    Gameplay. Gameplay is probably strongest element.
    Openworld - fine, not great, not terrible, better than in FF13 I played as last FF.
    Quests - quests and sideactivities not worst.
    Battle/combat system - fine by me! Many people were angry (even I had doubts) about changes, but I think its fine.

    Graphic.
    There I have one very big criticism. On various places, textures and objects look like squashed low-res textures.

    Verdict: Game is fine and great for those who did not played FF7, but I was among those who grow up on FF7 twenty years ago and who love it... well... I am disappointed (at least now). I am not sure if I will buy another parts.    … Expand
  30. meiwaku
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    This was a solid 9 for me until the last chapter. The ending felt like it was torn straight out of a kingdom hearts game. My score drops down to a seven because I really can't see how they are going to continue the story now. This really sucks because I was enjoying the game, but that ending left me feeling really conflicted. After letting it settle for a few hours I'm slowly beginning toThis was a solid 9 for me until the last chapter. The ending felt like it was torn straight out of a kingdom hearts game. My score drops down to a seven because I really can't see how they are going to continue the story now. This really sucks because I was enjoying the game, but that ending left me feeling really conflicted. After letting it settle for a few hours I'm slowly beginning to hate it more. The central themes of the original game feel like they're being thrown out, and I can't help but wonder why they decided to go this route. I have a bad feeling that the story is going to become a jumbled mess (similar to the issues with kingdom hearts). The sequel to this game is now completely unknown and Nomura can write whatever story he wants. After being disappointed with FFXV and KH3, I can't help but feel that Nomura is going to botch the story now. I just feel so conflicted because the game was really good, but that ending felt like a huge slap in the face (Game of Thrones vibes).… Expand
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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
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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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