Final Fantasy VII Remake

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 8148 Ratings

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  1. dr0nzer
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Definitely a re-imagined title, whilst the fundamentals are built around the original, it has expanded it's world far beyond the source material, Midgar's depth is familiar yet new, the soundtrack is a true remaster, the materia and item system is as I remember and one of the best, the summons I'm not sure I'm a fan of but like the updated combat system it grew on it and voice acting was aDefinitely a re-imagined title, whilst the fundamentals are built around the original, it has expanded it's world far beyond the source material, Midgar's depth is familiar yet new, the soundtrack is a true remaster, the materia and item system is as I remember and one of the best, the summons I'm not sure I'm a fan of but like the updated combat system it grew on it and voice acting was a welcomed addition.
    Square needs to be careful of how much it's changing/adding to this title, particularly as the source is an important title in video game history. Definitely worth a play and definitely was a fun experience.    … Expand
  2. Lotus-CP
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game worth playing every minute of it also worth your time and money. Enjoyed my 50 hours with it.
  3. CloudRemake
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I'll start my review. A lot in this remake has changed and deviated from the original so if that is something that is off-putting to you then don't buy it, just move on. However if you're open to change or like me, enjoyed the likes of Crisis core and advent children and generally just wanted more Cloud And Co then there is a lot of good here.

    The story is incredible and the changes are    I'll start my review. A lot in this remake has changed and deviated from the original so if that is something that is off-putting to you then don't buy it, just move on. However if you're open to change or like me, enjoyed the likes of Crisis core and advent children and generally just wanted more Cloud And Co then there is a lot of good here.

    The story is incredible and the changes are exciting however I can't say much more than that otherwise I'd spoil it, you would need to play it for yourself in that regard. What I can say is that the characters are handled extremely well and there is a lot more development and exploration within those characters. As an all time fan I have been overjoyed at how the characters have been handled and expanded upon. It was like seeing how things were meant to be but couldn't be shown well enough back on the Ps1. The gameplay is also fantastic and is new and fresh, it has a good blend of the classic turn based mixed with a new action, hack and slash flair. It also has variety in switching characters and each has a different play style to delve into making for a real satisfying and deep experience. The visuals are absolutely incredible, however there are some texture issues such as doors looking particularly bad at times but I'm sure they will be fixed in a future patch. Everything is just such a pleasure to look at and is brimming with atmosphere, sometimes you just have to stand there as cloud and really take it all in.

    In conclusion I think this really is a return to form for square and a real good comeback to being the Kings of jrpgs, it really is everything I could've hoped for and I cannot wait to see what the next installments of the new FF7 series will bring. There is nothing else out there in terms of jrpgs with this amount of detail and polish and just straight up fun. I am very pleased. FF7 is back. 10/10    … Expand
  4. jeronimo7855994
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This might be the best gaming experience in my life! To re-live emotions and play the Remake was extraordinary and marvelous. Characters are great, voice-acting brilliant, combat system OH MY GOD best I've ever played. The story - you must be open mined they changed some things and there is a BIG twist in the end, but I think it's a good decision for future installments. I just freakingThis might be the best gaming experience in my life! To re-live emotions and play the Remake was extraordinary and marvelous. Characters are great, voice-acting brilliant, combat system OH MY GOD best I've ever played. The story - you must be open mined they changed some things and there is a BIG twist in the end, but I think it's a good decision for future installments. I just freaking love it, and I'm going to replay it right now!… Expand
  5. Pimchaos
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome people are giving it bad reviews because they think square should have labeled it as Something other than a remake.
    My opinion is that it is more like a reboot due to the many changes.
    The game is still an awesome game by far better than any other JRPG of the last decade. Graphics, gameplay, even story is a 10
  6. 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
  7. Yorjung
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Everything is top notch, bring back all the memory plus things that make FF VII become all times best final fantasy in their series.

    One downside is when game try to force you to throug the wall for avoiding loading scene.
  8. jonmax11021981
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Jogo excelente, gráficos lindos, ótima jogabilidade e trilha sonora. Sou novo na série FF e essa versão me agradou bastante.
  9. Gloombot
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Perfection. This game doesn't have bloated or boring filler. It's amazing and meaningful to make the world and the characters in it feel real. Literally perfect in every way.
  10. Avocadoboy
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Mind blowing remake. Characters, story, visuals, the details, combat system!
  11. Mischa91
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Best game i have played. Everything is high quality. Music, voice acting, menus, and the battle system is engaging and innovative to boot. Super happy with this purchase.
  12. Vanos
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    for a long time fan of ffvii this was a very good remake
  13. piaoyie
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    The game's combat gameplay is at its peak, the new-era graphics give the long-ago game a new lease of life, and the addition of the original trio love Jesse. The kh3 combat system surprised me with the SE's technology, and the ff7 system did not disappoint me
  14. Renekar
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    If you are a fan of the original then this game will get you excited. If you are new to the game/series then you will have a blast. Awesome action/rpg's either way. I'm having a blast playing it. GG square-enix. Keep pumping them out
  15. DarkVin
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!! One of the Greatest rpg of all time and graphics is super amazing
  16. draconis88A
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Remake fantastico! Consigliato a tutti, sia a chi ha giocato al classico del 1997 che ai nuovi giocatori
  17. crazydogstamp
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely Final Fantasy.
    This isn't Imitation of recently AAA.
    This game has re-established its identity as JRPG without losing the original charm.
    There is no doubt that best final fantasy for original fans.
    And for newcomer, Best final fantasy in the last decade.
  18. Kapilux
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    TLDR: One of the best games I have ever played!

    The writing is fantastic! The characters are brilliant! The gameplay is top notch! The graphics are amazing! The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal! The cutscenes are mind-bogginly amazing! The encounter and enemy design are outstanding!

    Don't miss out on this incredible, fascinating and marvelous experience. B U Y I T NOW! :D
  19. weskergamer
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    Another GOTY contender for this year, i really enjoyed i never played the original so i didn't care much about the changes in the story but i didn't like the final chapter, it was a KH final battle completely unnecessary, i hope that even if i didn't play the original i would prefer to experience the original story and not a new one. But nonetheless i loved the gameplay, the music was oneAnother GOTY contender for this year, i really enjoyed i never played the original so i didn't care much about the changes in the story but i didn't like the final chapter, it was a KH final battle completely unnecessary, i hope that even if i didn't play the original i would prefer to experience the original story and not a new one. But nonetheless i loved the gameplay, the music was one of the best this generation, and the graphics were outstanding. I fell in love with Tifa's abs tbh… Expand
  20. NickyBiggz
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Better than i ever could have expected and i was very skeptical a month out from release. The original made me cry nerd tears for the first time in a game and i dreamt of the day where we would get to see that cast of characters and world again, but this has exceeded anything i could have imagined. It is broken up into 3 parts and this is just the first part but it needs to be. They reallyBetter than i ever could have expected and i was very skeptical a month out from release. The original made me cry nerd tears for the first time in a game and i dreamt of the day where we would get to see that cast of characters and world again, but this has exceeded anything i could have imagined. It is broken up into 3 parts and this is just the first part but it needs to be. They really develop characters and the world in a way that makes the original seem shallow, dumbed down, and rushed. This really is something to experience, whether a fan or new to the game.… Expand
  21. Ultimagara
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Fantastic. I've been really impressed by how much of a risk Square took by modifying the game as they did. Instead of sticking to the beaten path, they risked upsetting their own fans by making some pretty noticeable changes to the game's pacing and content. The only glaring issue right now is texture quality. It appears to be a bug (richly detailed character models standing next to washedFantastic. I've been really impressed by how much of a risk Square took by modifying the game as they did. Instead of sticking to the beaten path, they risked upsetting their own fans by making some pretty noticeable changes to the game's pacing and content. The only glaring issue right now is texture quality. It appears to be a bug (richly detailed character models standing next to washed out boxes and doors), but in some sections, particularly the slums, it is incredibly distracting. Hopefully that'll be patched soon. Aside from that, there aren't many *bad* things to say. It suffers, to some extent, from "JRPG syndrome", and its side quests are just passable, but those are minor complaints, all things considered.… Expand
  22. Proteus7
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I love this game so far and knowing that the next part is going full epic with a large overworld...I'm very hyped for the rest of this masterpiece. Those who say this is too linear - this is the introduction area, expanded into a length of an entire game. The remaining parts will be much more open with chocobo breeding, as well as giving us multiple mediums of travel to explore upon whileI love this game so far and knowing that the next part is going full epic with a large overworld...I'm very hyped for the rest of this masterpiece. Those who say this is too linear - this is the introduction area, expanded into a length of an entire game. The remaining parts will be much more open with chocobo breeding, as well as giving us multiple mediums of travel to explore upon while discovering secrets and new locations. We have only seen a small tiny fraction of enemies; we have only seen half the cast of main characters; we've only explored a town rather than an overworld. Be happy, one of the best games of all time are given the best care square can possibly give right now.… Expand
  23. JONTHECRITIC
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    I loved the game, it was visually amazing, the game chapters were extensive which helped to really establish the character development and the relationship between cloud and the party. The battle system was fluid, the music was nostalgic with a twist, the fights were challenging.The only few complaints i haveare that some of the dialogue is long, drawn out, and not skippable makingI loved the game, it was visually amazing, the game chapters were extensive which helped to really establish the character development and the relationship between cloud and the party. The battle system was fluid, the music was nostalgic with a twist, the fights were challenging.The only few complaints i haveare that some of the dialogue is long, drawn out, and not skippable making revisting chapters to collect whatever you missed tedious. There are some parts that are confusing but this is installment 1 of ??? So i figure that as the other installments come out things will make more sense.… Expand
  24. Abstracxx
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grandioso juego, al fin y al cabo Square demostro unos gráficos increíbles, así mismo un Soundtrack inolvidable, este juego es para fans y no fans aunque el final o te deja con un buen sabor de boca o no.… Expand
  25. CynicalRacc
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This game could've easily been a 10 but there are a few things that hold it back.
    -padded side quests and some overall padding in the main story -backgrounds in certain areas look like png files
    -Textures sometimes take ages to load in -convoluted ending -Controls feel a little bit clunky but nothing that's overly detrimental What this game does excellently in my opinion: -excellent    This game could've easily been a 10 but there are a few things that hold it back.
    -padded side quests and some overall padding in the main story -backgrounds in certain areas look like png files
    -Textures sometimes take ages to load in
    -convoluted ending
    -Controls feel a little bit clunky but nothing that's overly detrimental What this game does excellently in my opinion:
    -excellent characters -great character development -good story -exciting and exhilarating combat
    combat
    -Soundtrack has to honestly be one of the best I've heard in years
    -Amazing art direction    … Expand
  26. conceptmeta
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Big fan of FFVII original here. I enjoy every minute playing this...Good story telling, stunning portrayed world, dynamic characters and much more to list. Easily one of the best games in my life I can tell. Cant wait for the next part. Keep doing great job SQUARE ENIX.
  27. SilentNightmare
    Apr 14, 2020
    4
    I finished the game now and this is what I can say about it:

    + Great Visuals + Great Soundtrack + Good Character Design + Good Voices +/- The combat has its strengths and weaknesses. I hope the next part goes back to the classic turn based battle. - Horrible Fetch Sidequest straight out of some MMO. - Way too linear and narrow "Dungeons". - The padding is very annoying, it    I finished the game now and this is what I can say about it:

    + Great Visuals
    + Great Soundtrack
    + Good Character Design
    + Good Voices

    +/- The combat has its strengths and weaknesses. I hope the next part goes back to the classic turn based battle.

    - Horrible Fetch Sidequest straight out of some MMO.
    - Way too linear and narrow "Dungeons".
    - The padding is very annoying, it doesn't add anything meaningful to this game, only exist to make it longer.
    - Too much Story changes from the original, the ending putt this game from a 6/10 to a 4/10.
    - No hard mode available in first playthrough

    All in all it is a pretty average RPG, buy it on a sale and you can have some fun if you are not a fan of the original.    … Expand
  28. Infernoooo
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Excelente reinterpretación del clásico, una combinación y resultado de la suma de varias de las mecánicas de los últimos FF, para los más puristas tal vez no agrade los ajustes en la historia pero como juego propio brilla en todos los aspectos, espero con ansias la siguiente parte esperando logren adaptar el mundo abierto.
  29. Gualnays
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Muy grande... Con fallos, pero me parece una buena re imaginación del clásico de 1997.
  30. Leeroyfan101
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    My main concern is the new combat system.

    Overall its a good game, but it has some design decisions that make it really annoying. Although the combat is a nice change, I can't help but feel like they didn't really know what they were trying to go for. On the one hand, they set up the combat to be fast-paced, where you instinctively button mash to try and pull off the combos, while at    My main concern is the new combat system.

    Overall its a good game, but it has some design decisions that make it really annoying. Although the combat is a nice change, I can't help but feel like they didn't really know what they were trying to go for. On the one hand, they set up the combat to be fast-paced, where you instinctively button mash to try and pull off the combos, while at the same time, they punish you for doing so because you can't block or dodge in the middle of a combat animation. Games with combat systems like these, usually make it possible for you to interrupt your attack animation to block or dodge. There were so many instances where I could see an attack coming and held down the block button. But because the attack animation was still resetting, my character took the full brunt of the blow.

    Critiques & Suggestions:

    Blocking
    An easy fix for the blocking issue, as mentioned earlier, is to simply allow an interrupt for the combat animation. Other games with similar combat systems such as Batman, Spiderman, Witcher 3, and Shadow of Mordor have shown how this system can be put in place to make the combat more seamless.

    Dodging
    Another is that they need to either add I-frames to dodge or make enemy attacks physics-based. It was almost comical seeing enemies who were the size of tanks or small buildings making 90-degree turns while charging at you because you dodged a millisecond too early. If you dodge and don't fully get out of their path, I get it you get hit. But if you clearly are no longer in their way, and this behemoth going about 80 mph suddenly makes a 90-degree turn to still hit you. Then that just raises an eyebrow.

    Interrupts
    Player interrupts need to be massively toned down as well. It's annoyingly easy to disrupt the player and cancel your spell. This is especially made worse by the aggro system the game currently has in place. As it stands, the enemy simply goes pop goes the player, making playing ranged characters a chore more than anything else. It boils down to you, kiting the enemy as they relentlessly hound you and ignore the rest of your party.

    Limit Breaks
    Limit Breaks should have priority over everything so that enemies can't just walk out of it while being hit. The way some enemies can sonic the hedgehog to and fro is also super annoying. Oddly enough, your attacks are physics-based. If you swing and miss, you swing and miss. The enemy, on the other hand, as I mentioned earlier, does not have this limitation.

    ATB meters
    The ATB meters should have been for Abilities, and that's it. You already have MP and the cast time to balance Spells, and you've got money and limited quantity to balance Items.
    All the system really made me do was run in circles through the last fourth of the game, so I could charge my meter at all.

    Items
    This is tied in with the ATB system critique. Towards the middle and end of the game, some items simply become obsolete. There is very little reason to waste an ATB charge and use a Potion that only heals you for 350 hp when you can simply cast a healing spell. A traditional item menu would have made things more seamless, as well allowed you more utility in being able to use the items to heal up party members in between fights.    … 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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#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
  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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