Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. Elyts
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy Remake oscilates between good and great, overall.

    STRONG POINTS: - Story. Also, its funny (i had some laughs) and exciting; - Battle system. It's really creative, i loved it because they mixed turn based rpg and action rpg greatly. Also, it's fun; - Graphics (considering they will patch to polish it, probably); WEAK POINTS: - Exploration is a lot linear. Walking    Final Fantasy Remake oscilates between good and great, overall.

    STRONG POINTS:
    - Story. Also, its funny (i had some laughs) and exciting;
    - Battle system. It's really creative, i loved it because they mixed turn based rpg and action rpg greatly. Also, it's fun;
    - Graphics (considering they will patch to polish it, probably);

    WEAK POINTS:
    - Exploration is a lot linear. Walking between slums constantly feels like you are in a corridor;
    - Different slums feels like the same (they're kinda "cities");
    - Square Enix does not fully exploit the potential to explore new places. We could have the option to explore and know rich cities above the slums, but we barely touch these places. That was frustrating.
    - The IN GAME NPC walking animation is bad. It's a lot superficial, both in moviments and behavior. About behavior, for instance, it's common see NPC partners start running at the same time and, also, stop running at the same time when they're too distant from the player. Feels totally unnatural and robotic some times;
    - Side quests could've been a lot better and more meaningful, but they're kinda good enough i guess.
    - I feel like the extra content is small and that there isn't really nothing EPIC to conquer or to discover.

    NEUTRAL POINTS:
    - This is controversial: the game's ending. I think the game's ending is intriguing. But, if it is good or bad, it depends on how Square Enix will lead the next games.    … Expand
  2. ToolSnipeZ
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    first i wanna say that i have no nostalgia for the original game whatsoever. i didnt play it back then, i played it some years ago on steam. havent played all the way through but i know the part of the game that this first part is covering.

    lets get this straight: ppl who call this a sequel have no idea what a sequel is. its a reimagening. and so far i love it. the game looks    first i wanna say that i have no nostalgia for the original game whatsoever. i didnt play it back then, i played it some years ago on steam. havent played all the way through but i know the part of the game that this first part is covering.

    lets get this straight: ppl who call this a sequel have no idea what a sequel is. its a reimagening. and so far i love it.

    the game looks stunning, i love that the side characters get their time to shine. it makes the world more believable as everyone cloud meets on this adventure matters more and interacts with him and the world in a more natural way. the battle system people say is that of FF15. they have not played FF15 then. ff 15 feels a lot clunkier and has way less complex systems. it is a very good expansion or reboot of the ff 15 system, that much is true.

    lets get some things out of the way that bother me:

    1) the english voice acting is mixed extremely quiet. i have turned ingame music and sound effects down and now i finally can understand what they say during parts with loud music.

    also: when the party members talk to you when traversing areas with population, as soon as you pass some npcs the game uncontrolably spits chunks of dialogue at you. you can sometimes not understand a single word and have to resort to reading the subtitles as they storm in. feels clunky. could have been solved by sidechaining the npc talk whenever somebody more important talks.

    particulary in the slum area, there are a lot of textures that wont load in to full detail. really breaks the immersion, i hope they fix that soon in a patch. i first thought that they where sloppy in development, but this doesnt seem to be the case as sometimes textures reload afterwards and look fine, and sometimes they just dont for basically forever. especially ground textures and doors/signs are impacted by that.

    other than that i love the altered concepts which i wont spoil. i love the drawn out story. you can never really predict whats gonna happen next, is it gonna be something similiar or something that was never in the original.

    also i like that they kept the materia system and added summons very early into the game.

    the combat has a really nice flow to it where you are basically waiting for cooldowns while also planning the next move and at the same time that slight unpredicatability, especially in bossfights.

    i cannot understand for the life of me while people would call this cheap or a ripoff. people who where hyped for this game as a remake knew what the combat would be like. they knew they would only get part of the story. how did they think this was gonna be achieved other than adding tons of content in between the original plotpoints and setpieces. and it really doesnt feel out of place. it feels like a fanfiction that acts like its a book based on the original game.

    for me it achieves what i expected: its a modern stage for an amazing tesla/steampunk fantasy universe with timeless story. i couldnt have imagined an action jrpg to doing a better job at breathing life into this story.

    you could compare this to the hobbit, which was also an original story drawn out into 3 movies. but here it works, because there is thought and heart put into it and you can tell. i wouldnt have it any other way. this story works as a saga. probably some jrpgs could be a saga, as rich as the universe and plots often are.    … Expand
  3. Arikaen1984
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    My only real gripe with the game is some camera issues when in tight places and some low res textures. Aside from that this game is amazing. I look forward to part 2.
  4. GamergodsFail
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    FF7 Remake may be the best installment in the series over the last 20 years. It's an exceptionally well put together adventure that does its original Midgar segment justice. Here we have great writing, better fleshed out characters, addicting combat and a phenominal soundtrack. This is easily one of the best remakes of all time. I only wish it told the whole story, but I'll definitely beFF7 Remake may be the best installment in the series over the last 20 years. It's an exceptionally well put together adventure that does its original Midgar segment justice. Here we have great writing, better fleshed out characters, addicting combat and a phenominal soundtrack. This is easily one of the best remakes of all time. I only wish it told the whole story, but I'll definitely be back for the next act in this classic epic tale.… Expand
  5. Goalzzz
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The orginal is one of the best games I ever played. This game is way different in terms of story and gameplay. It still has the same classic feeling. So far I played 5 hours in the game where I am enjoying my time so far because the game really keeps you engaged and wanting for more. The bad part is the game is linear and not open world which this I really liked the most about the original. I wish the continue the game outside Midgar with the PS5 that offer better specs to make that dream come true for all Final Fantasy fans.… Expand
  6. Linearskillz
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing from the beginning until the before-last chapter. It's clear, coherent, and beautiful. Unfortunately the ending goes completely bonkers at the last minute and I'm worried it might be heading in a weirdly convoluted Nomura-esque direction, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I am still very excited for future chapters.

    This would've been a 10/10 until the    This game is amazing from the beginning until the before-last chapter. It's clear, coherent, and beautiful. Unfortunately the ending goes completely bonkers at the last minute and I'm worried it might be heading in a weirdly convoluted Nomura-esque direction, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I am still very excited for future chapters.

    This would've been a 10/10 until the final chapter where it drops that point. It's unfortunate because the production values at the end are through the roof.

    I have no problems with the original story being altered I just don't want it to be become a stupid convoluted mess like Nomura's previous works (I'm looking at you KH).

    Took me 38 hours doing everything you can do in 1 playthrough while taking my time, talking to all NPCs, etc.    … Expand
  7. diegoleao
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    This game is a true reimagining of the original game we all know and love. The music is insane, the story beats are all there and expanded, and they nailed the characters. I just hoped they had better side quests, they feel completely souless and the only reason to do them is to experience the great combat. There are some crazy people in the reviews here criticizing the battle system (akaThis game is a true reimagining of the original game we all know and love. The music is insane, the story beats are all there and expanded, and they nailed the characters. I just hoped they had better side quests, they feel completely souless and the only reason to do them is to experience the great combat. There are some crazy people in the reviews here criticizing the battle system (aka one of the best parts of the game), these people need to chill. This is the closest you can get to full turn based and it is glorious! You can't really ask for better bosses. Even a minor character shows up as a great boss. Just don't do all the side quests, just get a taste to how they feel in the first section (go ahead do them all), and you will know how bad they are (it never changes). I hate myself for doing almost all of the sidequests because it takes away from the game SO much. They are the worst mmo garbage quests in one horrible package. You get sick of it. So just do a third of them for each area and move on! The game would be a 10 without those, but remember, you don't have to do them (even the rewards are very bad). People are so childish, there is no gun to your head to make you do anything. The rest is just brilliant!… Expand
  8. Allyptic
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.
  9. kingjohn94
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! I have had high expectations form this game since been waiting a long time for it and it smash them,you can se they put a lot effort into it and wanted to make a special game only negative I've got is the side quest could f been more fulfilling and there are some small graphical problem other then that it is great.If you love final fantasy you will love this game.
  10. Juniorprice
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, apesar de alguns problemas de textura e ser em partes, poderia ter esperado um pouco mais para polir o jogo antes de lançar.
  11. SquallL
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    7 points for Tifa, 1 point for Aerith, 1 point for Jessie, 0.5 points for the story and 0.5 points for the beautiful world. Minus 1 point for the combat system, because the original turn-based was better. Total 9 points.
  12. LatinCritic13
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is everything you expect from a remake and it is glorious. This isn’t the complete package that every diehard VII fans were expecting, but our time in Midgar will keep us waiting for more whenever Square Enix is ready for Parts 2 and 3 to be released. If you’re new to RPG gaming and love anime, you will indeed love this game.
  13. Amleida
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    It’s not an absolutely perfect, flawless game, and I have some issues with the game’s general pacing, but Final Fantasy 7R as a whole is a great experience. I especially appreciate how they’ve modified the weapon and materia systems.

    Even typically assumed weaker weapons can be useful now, as it’s all a matter of play style, and weapons you may have left to collect dust sometimes become    It’s not an absolutely perfect, flawless game, and I have some issues with the game’s general pacing, but Final Fantasy 7R as a whole is a great experience. I especially appreciate how they’ve modified the weapon and materia systems.

    Even typically assumed weaker weapons can be useful now, as it’s all a matter of play style, and weapons you may have left to collect dust sometimes become useful again as your character levels up and all weapons receive new «weapon spheres» that sometimes add unique bonuses depending on the weapon it’s for. Good examples of this are one of Cloud’s later weapons and Tifa’s early weapon, Iron Fist, which has insane physical damage at any point in the game, but at the expense of magic damage.

    Cloud’s late game weapon, on the other hand, has low physical damage, but higher magic damage that somewhat allows him to overcome his general lack of magical proficiency - especially, considering it comes with an attached ability that I won’t spoil. Feom what I recall, the Materia system in the original game wasn’t this complex, as it sometimes matters whether you place them in the weapon or armor slots, and there are tons of combinations that allow for more strategy. Final Fantasy 7R is an excellent game that I didn’t accept imnediately. It doesn’t always quite capture the essence of the original game, in my opinion - not to the extent that I would’ve desired from a more purist point of view anyway, but it doesn’t seem like that was Nomura’s intention. It’s a re-imagination of the original game, and for what it is, they’ve done certain things well above expectations, and other things not so well. It does have a fair share of minor flaws, and I found the pacing a bit frustrating at times, but it also surprised me how polished the game feels. It’s definitely an ambitious game, and I’m really excited to find out what happens next, because when FF7R doesn’t beat around the bush with it’s often slow pacing and mostly underwhelming side-quests, it tells a story that becomes drastically more epic and immersive towards the last few hours of the experience.    … Expand
  14. McWidgets
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Everything I hoped it would be. Can't stop thinking about how the next games will turn out, and if other FF's will get a remake and how those will be.

    Square is one of the best game developers in history and is currently shining bright again, after a rocky period. Every game I've purchased from them has delivered a quality experience recently. So excited to see where things go!
  15. Ultima12
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This is SquareEnix best showing since FFX on PS2 a game this shares a lot of world design with. They took the stagger system from FF 13 added it to FF 15 and created a rewarding combat system. The story beats are excellent. Wall Market was the most fun I have had gaming since Doom Eternal two weeks ago but same deal near perfect. Some texture issues stopped me from a 10. This game is pureThis is SquareEnix best showing since FFX on PS2 a game this shares a lot of world design with. They took the stagger system from FF 13 added it to FF 15 and created a rewarding combat system. The story beats are excellent. Wall Market was the most fun I have had gaming since Doom Eternal two weeks ago but same deal near perfect. Some texture issues stopped me from a 10. This game is pure on your seat fun strap in for a focused hard hitting opening to FF 7 remake.… Expand
  16. Alexandr2001
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Magnificent game,best Final Fantasy since FF12!
    Graphics,music,gameplay are insane!
    And the story is still funny,epic and emotional ... don't miss this game,guys!
  17. BrandonTayt
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Its a good, beautiful game! Combat is interesting and some battles will require some strategy and skill, but some can be reduced to button mashing. I will say that some of the dialog can be cringy but hey, it's a jrpg so that is to be expected. Since each entry is its own contained story, this is a great way to introduce a noob to the FF franchise.
  18. Jamejarrs
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    FF7R learns from the mistakes of FF15 and creates a great blend of strategy and action RPG gameplay that really shines with a full party. Managing everyone's HP, MP, and ATB keeps you thinking instead of mindlessly mashing the attack button and each character feels truly unique. This is all wrapped in a visually beautiful package.

    If I had one gripe, I wish the game wasn't so    FF7R learns from the mistakes of FF15 and creates a great blend of strategy and action RPG gameplay that really shines with a full party. Managing everyone's HP, MP, and ATB keeps you thinking instead of mindlessly mashing the attack button and each character feels truly unique. This is all wrapped in a visually beautiful package.

    If I had one gripe, I wish the game wasn't so straightforward; for most of the game I feel like I'm constantly being pushed forward and not being encouraged to explore the world.

    I'm excited to see where they take this in part 2!    … Expand
  19. Weeeeee711
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Combat 6...targeting, camera and ai needs work
    Side missions 8..but stop guilt tripping me to do them RIGHT when the story REALLY picks up!
    Music 9...really good! Atmosphere 10...perfect..just needs a photo mode Voice acting/characters 10..everyone did great and all the characters (with a name, at least) have value! Story 10...Not sure where it's going..but love all the depth they put    Combat 6...targeting, camera and ai needs work
    Side missions 8..but stop guilt tripping me to do them RIGHT when the story REALLY picks up!
    Music 9...really good!
    Atmosphere 10...perfect..just needs a photo mode
    Voice acting/characters 10..everyone did great and all the characters (with a name, at least) have value!
    Story 10...Not sure where it's going..but love all the depth they put into it.

    it's hard to grade something that's 1/6 done and can be updated at random..but currently, a 9 sounds fair.

    For all that are new OR haven't seen it yet..go watch/play Crisis Core!    … Expand
  20. Rosapantern
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Amazing Remake, the music is top notch, story is really intresting, love watching the cutscences, Graphic is just WOW, Combat is alot of fun for me i love the way they implemented the combat, I finaly finnish the game i never finnished as a kid but as the remake, im so happy they did this! 10/10 Remake 9/10 game overhaul.
  21. IJL711
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Having just completed the game, I... ... ....... huh.

    It was a good game. You should play it.
  22. Lekhter
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Great remake of a great game. But I hope the ending will not break already existing plot and just provide us a possibility to play differently. Waiting for sequel (and Advent children please).
  23. Frosty1979
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Always wanted to have the option to save Aerith. So I have no problem with where they are going with the story. I can understand that people, who care less about Aerith, are kinda pissed about the ending though. ;)… Expand
  24. Sherrdreamz
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Final Fantasy VII may be among the highest acclaim videogames of all time. To follow up on such a prized experience was always going to be a challenging and deeply scrutinized endeavor. The first part of this remake of this beloved tale provides greater focus on the characters and their interactions, aswell as life within and below the technological metropolis of Midgar.

    Square Enix in    Final Fantasy VII may be among the highest acclaim videogames of all time. To follow up on such a prized experience was always going to be a challenging and deeply scrutinized endeavor. The first part of this remake of this beloved tale provides greater focus on the characters and their interactions, aswell as life within and below the technological metropolis of Midgar.

    Square Enix in addition to expanding upon the abundant lore and world of FF VII has masterfully crafted a combat system that blends aspects of their previous games into what can only be described as a perfect marriage of a turn-based and action centric fighting system. The chapter based scenes devided by linear and non-linear setpieces was a smart choice to really get a sense of Midgar and its massive scope

    Any fan of JRPG's or the steampunk realm of modern Final Fantasy can't go wrong with FF7R. While many have been critical of the brave new direction that Square Enix has taken the story. What they have already managed to accomplish has many fans cautiously optimistic for the second part of this monumental game that may end up redefining the JRPG genre more than 20 years since the original took the world by storm and left a legacy that few pieces of media have ever come close to matching.    … Expand
  25. BigBossHayabusa
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game overall, very disappointing ending to someone who holds the original in very high regard. Newcomers will be confused and old players will be unhappy with the ending. Hopefully in the second remake they fix the few camera problems and fix the story after this ending. After my 38 hour play through, this is an amazing experience you shouldn’t miss.

    9.3/10
  26. GameHunter
    May 4, 2020
    9
    This game is a marvel to look at. I can’t remember the last time I felt so part of a games word. Maybe the first Red Dead Redemption many years ago. Honestly this game has me under its spell. Before I started this game I took the original game for a walk. Just to get back into the club. And so far I can say they’ve improved the storytelling 100% since the original. They’ve also done theThis game is a marvel to look at. I can’t remember the last time I felt so part of a games word. Maybe the first Red Dead Redemption many years ago. Honestly this game has me under its spell. Before I started this game I took the original game for a walk. Just to get back into the club. And so far I can say they’ve improved the storytelling 100% since the original. They’ve also done the graphics and music justice by setting the bar for this generation of gaming, just as the original did so long ago in it’s time. The only very slight downside is the battles. I’m not feeling it 100%. But I am feeling it enough not to hate it. I should mention I’m playing on normal difficulty. There’s also easy and classic. I’m assuming Classic has a closer feel to the original and maybe would’ve been more up my alley. But overall this is a true masterpiece and it would be a crime against gaming to ignore it. Unless you absolutely despise RPG’s, you will love this.… Expand
  27. Leandro_MRE
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    The Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the best games i have played in the PS5, though it is a PS4 title. Its soundtrack, improved upon the original, is a masterpiece. The story is great except for the final act of Chapter 18, which, in my opinion, is a little bit disjuncted. Chapter 11 is unnecessary. The gameplay also improved upon previous FF titles and, in my opinion, is the best inThe Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the best games i have played in the PS5, though it is a PS4 title. Its soundtrack, improved upon the original, is a masterpiece. The story is great except for the final act of Chapter 18, which, in my opinion, is a little bit disjuncted. Chapter 11 is unnecessary. The gameplay also improved upon previous FF titles and, in my opinion, is the best in the series. However, the HARD mode is too punishing to a point it is pointless. PS4 trophies are sometimes boring. For these reasons, i subtratected 1.0 from a possible 10, considering the the whole story is not there too. But the game is full of great moments, and they are more than one reason to play it.… Expand
  28. SuperDuck23
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    As this is my first experience with the Final Fantasy series, I had zero expectations going in. I found this game to be an intriguing first part that is delightful when the all the pieces gel. The characters are great and for the most part the story is engaging - although I admit it lost me in the last chapter. I suppose the next instalment will answer some of my questions. While the gameAs this is my first experience with the Final Fantasy series, I had zero expectations going in. I found this game to be an intriguing first part that is delightful when the all the pieces gel. The characters are great and for the most part the story is engaging - although I admit it lost me in the last chapter. I suppose the next instalment will answer some of my questions. While the game is a slow burn and some of the side missions feel unnecessary, I was never bored and couldn't wait to see where the game was headed. My biggest criticism would be the repetitive nature of the combat and some of the checkpoints towards the later stages in the game. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Final Fantasy VII Remake and will surely be playing Part 2 when it comes out.… Expand
  29. Rockboss
    May 21, 2020
    9
    The fighting system was a little exhausting in the beginning but got better and better the more you get used to it. Hard mode was just fun. The characters are amazing. The story is awesome. Great Game.
  30. DoctorZack
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This is a well developed EXPANSION of a SECTION of one game. The biggest problem with the game are the entitled fans who set the bar to some insane un-matchable level.

    Is this "remake" perfect? Heck no. But it is ridiculously smart about what it wants to TRY to achieve. Music crescendos and is incredibly crafted. Combat is intense, makes you actually think rather than bludgeoning    This is a well developed EXPANSION of a SECTION of one game. The biggest problem with the game are the entitled fans who set the bar to some insane un-matchable level.

    Is this "remake" perfect? Heck no. But it is ridiculously smart about what it wants to TRY to achieve.

    Music crescendos and is incredibly crafted.
    Combat is intense, makes you actually think rather than bludgeoning your X button, and actually drive the players toward becoming skilled rather than just stat buffing.
    Utilization of materia and gear is significantly more robust than a classic JRPG. No more just junking weak gear, and materia load-out has a significant impact on how fights can play out.
    Glow-ups of classic characters are remarkably well; realistically refined as opposed to the cartoonish style they were in the original. (Limitations of being developed in 1996)

    Honestly the only reason I don't give this game a 10 is because it suffers from a zealous degree of hand-holding (tutorials and fixed camera segments) and some awkward camera focus issues.    … Expand
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#8 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 126 Critic Reviews

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  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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