Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. Kigimoshi_BR
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    O jogo tem um bom sistema de combate, gráficos bons, e boa trilha sonora. A história pra quem não jogou o original pode ter ficado confusa da maneira que foi contada, porém ela não deixa de ser boa. Os pontos negativos (além da história confusa para os iniciantes), ficam por conta de "bugs" de textura e missões secundárias que não recompensam como deveria, e são um pouco que "repetitivas".O jogo tem um bom sistema de combate, gráficos bons, e boa trilha sonora. A história pra quem não jogou o original pode ter ficado confusa da maneira que foi contada, porém ela não deixa de ser boa. Os pontos negativos (além da história confusa para os iniciantes), ficam por conta de "bugs" de textura e missões secundárias que não recompensam como deveria, e são um pouco que "repetitivas".
  2. Bennyb357
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Overall I liked the game. The battle system is a lot of fun and the characterization is very well done. Story wise I think it fell a little short for me, but it’s still not too bad. It could’ve been better, but I had fun from start to (almost) finish.
  3. ItaloKratos
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    O jogo é bom, porém meio repetitivo... em determinado momento você se sente mais enrolado do que qualquer coisa
  4. DackoPlays
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    As someone who never played the original, or in fact as never played a final fantasy game, I thoroughly enjoyed final fantasy vii remake. I am a big kingdom hearts fan, and this game made me feel better after the disappointment of KH3. While I don't find any of the square enix games stories to be perfect I always enjoy their characters, environments, and soundtracks.
    This game had a    As someone who never played the original, or in fact as never played a final fantasy game, I thoroughly enjoyed final fantasy vii remake. I am a big kingdom hearts fan, and this game made me feel better after the disappointment of KH3. While I don't find any of the square enix games stories to be perfect I always enjoy their characters, environments, and soundtracks.
    This game had a slightly above average story in my opinion, with it obviously setting up a sequel. The pacing of it was a little weird and since it was Japanese made some of the English voice acting while good felt off in some scenes. I really liked cloud and Aerith as characters and I expect characters like Reno to have redeeming moments.
    The combat is fun, the world is nice to explore, and I believe its easy to sink over 50 hours in this game.    … Expand
  5. intra
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    8.5/10. Very solid game from someone that missed the original but did play Crisis Core.
    Combat utlises a blend of live action and turnbased like mechanics so it offers the best of both worlds. Levelling up via weapons and weapon abilities was also a good idea imo.
    Storywise im enjoying it, but its remains to be seen how good it will be throughtout the remianing games. Hard mode gives    8.5/10. Very solid game from someone that missed the original but did play Crisis Core.
    Combat utlises a blend of live action and turnbased like mechanics so it offers the best of both worlds. Levelling up via weapons and weapon abilities was also a good idea imo.
    Storywise im enjoying it, but its remains to be seen how good it will be throughtout the remianing games.
    Hard mode gives plenty of replayability potential as some extras that are only availble as well as boss fights playing out differently.
    Music is great also.    … Expand
  6. Devilsinme
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    This remake proves that it can be both faithful while still surprises old fans. The high mark of this game is the battle system, it moved on from turn-based system with a more action oriented battle but not less tactical. The materia system as good as it ever was and how they rotate the roster of character for each level is fun. I love every character and their skill set in this game.This remake proves that it can be both faithful while still surprises old fans. The high mark of this game is the battle system, it moved on from turn-based system with a more action oriented battle but not less tactical. The materia system as good as it ever was and how they rotate the roster of character for each level is fun. I love every character and their skill set in this game.

    The story, I like it a lot. They bring fresh aprroach to a two decade old story. With a slap to "purists" fan that demands everything should be as it happened in the old game.

    I love those Whispers. Really do.    … Expand
  7. Elektrotwerk
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    As a kid from the 80s, FF VII was not my first game, but the game with maybe the biggest impact next to MGS. I never played a game before I was so touched and interested in the world, the music, gameplay, story and the characters. It's one of those games I sometimes wish I can go back in time, sit on in the living room, on that old carpet a few centimeters in front of that small old tv andAs a kid from the 80s, FF VII was not my first game, but the game with maybe the biggest impact next to MGS. I never played a game before I was so touched and interested in the world, the music, gameplay, story and the characters. It's one of those games I sometimes wish I can go back in time, sit on in the living room, on that old carpet a few centimeters in front of that small old tv and play this game again as a kid.

    So Final Fantasy VII Remake was maybe that game of all newer games I was most interested to play. In the hope I have that same, or a rly close experience like I had when I played the original as a kid. And it had some moments, I was fascinated by it. I saw myself smile and just enjoying the moment. I'm thankful to have the chance to play this. Something I never expected or just could imagine that I play a remake of FF VII one day. The game is not perfect at all. But now as an adult had a great time and I found myself thinking back when I was that little boy and had to fight that scorpion boss as well. It was a great experience and I want more of that.    … Expand
  8. rickdonnie
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    At first, I didn't wanted to play it. Then, I played the demo, and I thought "well, why not, it looks good, plays good, sounds good". So I bought it, and finished it in 40 hours. There are some great stuff in it, and some bad. Great stuff, well, it's a nice 40 hours adventure. The soundtrack is amazing, character models are too. The combats, not turn based now, are pretty good, funs andAt first, I didn't wanted to play it. Then, I played the demo, and I thought "well, why not, it looks good, plays good, sounds good". So I bought it, and finished it in 40 hours. There are some great stuff in it, and some bad. Great stuff, well, it's a nice 40 hours adventure. The soundtrack is amazing, character models are too. The combats, not turn based now, are pretty good, funs and dynamic. Some bosses are great. It adds a few things to the story, some are great (chapter 4 with Jesse was nice), some not so good (the train station, blah). The game often looks amazing, and sometimes, it looks like a early PS3 game (in chapter 5, when you look down at the slum, eeeeeeeh). When you finish the game, except doing it again in hard mode for a few more bosses, there is nothing else to do. The side quests are rewarding, but not interesting, at all. But overall, it's a good game. The ending seems divisive, I'll wait to see what's next with Part 2 before having a definitive opinion on it.… Expand
  9. Nikit
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    крутая игра !! вспомнил детство !! много эмоций!!! единственный минус тунельные кишки
  10. Liineo
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    J'ai fait Final Fantasy 7 sur PS1 il y a quelques années et j'avais été sublimé par ce jeu malgré qu'il ait mal vieilli. J'en attendais beaucoup de ce remake sachant pertinemment qu'il serait différent du jeu de 1997. Je n'ai pas été déçu, c'est un vrai vent de fraîcheur et honnêtement, je suis heureux que ce remake ne soit pas juste un copié-collé de l'original. Pour commencer, le jeu estJ'ai fait Final Fantasy 7 sur PS1 il y a quelques années et j'avais été sublimé par ce jeu malgré qu'il ait mal vieilli. J'en attendais beaucoup de ce remake sachant pertinemment qu'il serait différent du jeu de 1997. Je n'ai pas été déçu, c'est un vrai vent de fraîcheur et honnêtement, je suis heureux que ce remake ne soit pas juste un copié-collé de l'original. Pour commencer, le jeu est beaucoup plus développé (le jeu reprend le passage de Midgar qui fait à peine 6 heures dans l'original pour au final en faire un jeu de 30 heures), on s'attarde beaucoup plus sur les personnages tels que Jessie, Wedge, Biggs et même les principaux sont plus développé notamment Tifa. Côté visuel, le jeu est tout de même assez inégal, on est face à des décors magnifiques et la modélisation des persos est dingue mais des fois, on se retrouve devant une texture dégueulasse (cf. l'appartement de Cloud) ou une skybox à l'allure de .jpeg ce qui est vraiment dommage. Niveau scénario, c'est du FF7 donc c'est excellent et les modifications (majeures et mineures) sont les bienvenues ! /! Attention pour ceux qui s'attendaient à une fidélité à 100%, vous pourriez être déçus /! Cependant, certaines phases du jeu font vraiment office de rallonge pour combler. L'OST est vraiment incroyable, on retrouve les compositions Nobuo Uematsu réorchestrées à merveille et le thème principal "Hollow" inédit à ce remake est vraiment dingue. La fin conclut le jeu à merveille et nous donne vraiment l'eau à la bouche pour la suite des événements. Si vous ne connaissez pas FF7, passez par ce remake qui en vaut vraiment la chandelle !… Expand
  11. Dr_Sedo
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This game has a standard of technical quality that makes it incapable of being worth less than an 8. Let's be very clear, this game sets a new technical standard for JRPG's. The reasons why it does not deserve a 10 is mostly because of tampering of the original story, but it must be said that any changes seem to have been done to have the ability of suprising the player, succesfully. MinorThis game has a standard of technical quality that makes it incapable of being worth less than an 8. Let's be very clear, this game sets a new technical standard for JRPG's. The reasons why it does not deserve a 10 is mostly because of tampering of the original story, but it must be said that any changes seem to have been done to have the ability of suprising the player, succesfully. Minor tweaks or adjustments to the world would have done a lot to this game, but the narrative is extremely effective and relatable. The combat system is the best strategy/action system i have ever played, only being pulled back by not having the freedom to use all the perks this system enables, because of the segmentation of the story. Once this battle system is complete with all the materia available in the final version of the full story, it will be insane. I really hope ffxvi uses a version of this combat because its an amazing evolution from classic atb systems. FFVII Remake is built in a way where you allways feel as if you're playing a 20 year old game, forcing you to be wowed when 2020 techology makes you realise it's not. Great introduction to FF games for newcomers, the beginning of an all time masterpiece for seasoned JRPG lovers (if square doesn't **** it up). Oh and btw, Zack appears in this game, that automatically put it down one point for me… Expand
  12. Fickelouss
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Although a large chunk of the game is filled with boring side missions & filler. Final Fantasy 7 remake retells the beginning of a classic beautifully with it's own new and unique take adding depth to the original midgar segment.
  13. Vaeu
    Dec 25, 2021
    8
    This remakes the first disc of the game, and while I haven't played the original this didn't stop me from having such a magical time with this game. The game is dramatically longer than the original allowing fun side content and fleshes the story and characters out more. While this can have its pro and cons, overall the change is for the better. The newly upgraded battle system is greatThis remakes the first disc of the game, and while I haven't played the original this didn't stop me from having such a magical time with this game. The game is dramatically longer than the original allowing fun side content and fleshes the story and characters out more. While this can have its pro and cons, overall the change is for the better. The newly upgraded battle system is great and will definitely be a staple for future titles. The music is, of course, great and the graphics hold up most of the time, but the pure majesty of the story and characters is what defines this experience… Expand
  14. Andyc90277
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Great game and amazing graphics, the only thing the textures don't load fast rough in some areas unless you have an SSD drive installed.
  15. LG_Fox_Brazil
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    A very good JRPG that will probably be used as the example to all the other games in the genre that will follow and with a story that is very good and that makes me wonder if this is the same story as in the original PSOne release or if this is, indeed, a sequel to the legendary JRPG.

    A salute to all the producers involved in the creation of the new battle system, it blends action and    A very good JRPG that will probably be used as the example to all the other games in the genre that will follow and with a story that is very good and that makes me wonder if this is the same story as in the original PSOne release or if this is, indeed, a sequel to the legendary JRPG.

    A salute to all the producers involved in the creation of the new battle system, it blends action and turn based in a way that only Square could do    … Expand
  16. Berritxarrak
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    A pesar de q entra todo midgar el juego está trozeado y tener q pagar x la 2paerte es robar al jugador
  17. Sus1216
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Nunca llegué a jugar al original del 97 hasta que me pasé el Remake. Iba con mucha ilusión ya que soy fan de la saga Final Fantasy aunque no los he jugado todos. Las primeras impresiones al jugar a este Remake no podían ser mejores. La historia es un calco de la original añadiendo más zonas jugables donde te cuentan más sobre Midgar y sobre los personajes ya que en el original era todo muyNunca llegué a jugar al original del 97 hasta que me pasé el Remake. Iba con mucha ilusión ya que soy fan de la saga Final Fantasy aunque no los he jugado todos. Las primeras impresiones al jugar a este Remake no podían ser mejores. La historia es un calco de la original añadiendo más zonas jugables donde te cuentan más sobre Midgar y sobre los personajes ya que en el original era todo muy plano y no empatizabas mucho con ellos. La recreación de los escenario y Midgar en general está a un nivel altísimo quitando zonas muy puntuales donde las texturas no cargan. Pero para mí eso no es un problema. En cuanto a los personajes, depende de gustos, pero para mí son increíbles, tienes una personalidad increíble, todos ellos. Mi favorita es Tifa y Aerith no se queda atrás. El punto fuerte del juego es el combate, un action JRPG muy táctico que tienes que aprender a manejar. No sirve con aporrear el botón cuadrado, tienes que utilizar habilidades para agotar al enemigo y que sea vulnerables para infligirle más daño, ya sea con ataques físicos, mágicos o con objetos. En el nivel difícil se vuelve un autentico reto, y más si quieres sacarte el platino con los jefes extra. En cuanto a la historia y su final, me han gustado, dejando incógnitas para el futuro que ya veremos que ocurre, pero sinceramente, prefiero mil veces esta parte de Midgar que la del original que dura 8 horas. Aquí está todo mejor contado, empatizas con los personajes y ves cosas nuevas y necesarias que no tenía el original por, evidentemente, limitaciones de la consola. UN juego disfrutable hasta el final. Recomedado.… Expand
  18. Diego1994
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Grafics,music and gameplay are incredible but I really hate the fact that Square didn´t split the story in more tha one game when they could just finished in one game, aside from that the game is great
  19. PopCultureLozer
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    I think this is absolutely a great game and one of the best game remakes ever. With that said, its not my thing. I love an RPG every now and then but i COULD NOT get into this one. I love the game i had a couple hours of fun with it AAAAAAND then i dropped it. I think its great and I would recommend it to people who like a lot of RPG games but its just not for me.
  20. Ganderlow
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Most polished game I've played in years and one of the best FF games period. The story and characters are interesting and easy to follow. This game does drag in some areas with puzzles and side plots, but it does great at everything else. One of the best combat systems yet with an entirely playable team. Diverse weapons with lots of skills to choose from and level up.
    I can't wait for part 2!
  21. GameFan232
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Well, 23 years after the original, Squarenix finally released the first game of the "remake" of the legendary FFVII i enjoyed when i was a kid.
    I can't deny it, i enjoyed this remake very much. It's not perfect of course, some textures issue, sometimes to be picky the balance of the battle system could be improved. Also i'm not a big fan of THE major addition to the story(but the story    Well, 23 years after the original, Squarenix finally released the first game of the "remake" of the legendary FFVII i enjoyed when i was a kid.
    I can't deny it, i enjoyed this remake very much. It's not perfect of course, some textures issue, sometimes to be picky the balance of the battle system could be improved. Also i'm not a big fan of THE major addition to the story(but the story follow the big lines of the original anyway for a big part).

    However, the overall game is so pleasant to play, the story is so interesting to follow, there is a great job made on the characters personnality, very faithfull to the original but more deep. The combat system is also great, it capture the spirit of the ATB system but combined with action features.

    However, the feeling is very dynamic but not 100% action, you can not dodge everything, you have to switch you characters often to fill the ATB bar(the game make you play your team, not just one character, like the original!), you have to parry more than you have to dodge, and it's a gameplay choice.

    The materia system is back, and it's one of the core of combat like it was in 1997. The difficulty is not better than the orginal, except for boss that are for me a bit more difficult than the old FFVII. If you want to enjoy the battle system at his best, you can unlock a "difficult mod."
    Anyway, this battle system is pretty good, even very good.

    At the end, we have here a nice battle system fun, dynamic, and strategic, and it does'nt feel like another a-rpg.

    Musics are also awesome, just a few are a bit "unexpected", but the big majority are just so good. Also, despite textures problem sometimes, the game look great, characters models are perfect, and Midgar atmosphere is amazing, with a very good job made on lighting. The night is probably where the city shine the best.

    Now we have to wait for the sequel, and it will be another challenge for Kitase and Nomura's team.
    But this first game for me is already a very good start, i can't wait for the part II! Even if i'm pretty sure there will be a part III, maybe a part IV, we don't know.    … Expand
  22. kevon24
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    My only problem with this game -aside from the weird textures thing- is that maps are not big enough and sidequests are super generic. Red XIII not being playable is another weird choice. The rest of the product as a whole is nice. Graphics, animations, OST, voice acting, gameplay, etc. I loved the plot twist and the fact that I will be seeing Cloud & Co. new and not-so-new adventuress inMy only problem with this game -aside from the weird textures thing- is that maps are not big enough and sidequests are super generic. Red XIII not being playable is another weird choice. The rest of the product as a whole is nice. Graphics, animations, OST, voice acting, gameplay, etc. I loved the plot twist and the fact that I will be seeing Cloud & Co. new and not-so-new adventuress in the future.… Expand
  23. Svenom46
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I hated this game after my first play through. I had the expectation that it was going to be the original story with no modifications, so I initially hated how the story played out at the end. Also, it was ridiculously easy and required almost no strategy to beat the game. A few things changed after that.

    First, I took some time to think about it and what the developers are trying to do and I’m not as mad. We are still going to get to play through all the cool stuff and locations in the original game in the next parts, there will just be minor tweaks to outcomes. I’m OK with this. I’ve accepted this now.

    Second, I played the game on hard mode and did all the achievements. I must say that hard mode is how this game is meant to be played (besides the lack of item usage - I mean why? And why still give us items?). It requires a lot of strategy and just feels more like how the game was meant to be. As for gameplay, the game looks great. The battle system is decent enough. The kids have deemed turn-based combat dead, so this is about the best we are going to get. Air combat is awful though, let’s get that out of the way. Keeping AI characters positioned where you want them is often frustrating and annoying. Other than that, the battle system works. I will say that I don’t like how summons work. I just want them to show up and do their super move and get on with it. Having to spend your own ATB to have them do attacks is annoying. How is this mess going to work in later games when you summon something like Knights of the Round?

    Materia is mostly good. I wish there was a bigger selection but they need to save some for future games. Also, I miss the days of getting a new materia once you master one. Being limited to one ‘All’ materia and two Elementals was rough. Other nit picky things: the mini-games were tedious and not fun. Wall Market seemed sort of limited as far as the optional side quests go when it came to customizing the outfits. I never want to see or hear from Johnny again - all of his parts were cringe-worthy. The soundtrack is phenomenal. The characters are all well written. It was just a really good game if you go back and do everything.

    Looking forward to Part 2 and hoping it doesn’t take a decade.    … Expand
  24. Ellennon04
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Buen juego, pero me dejo algo insatisfecho en unas cosas, eso sí que gráficos, el sistema de combate es bueno pero prefiero mucho más los gambits de final fantasy 12, en general bueno, si me gustaría jugar lo que depara el futuro de este remake.
  25. Ghiraldelo
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Apesar de ser somente a parte 1, ja da pra perceber que a empresa vai tentar fundir o final fantasy 7 com o Crisis Core -Final fantasy VII e talvez outros relacionados ao ambiente do VII.
    O jogo é bom ! Possui ótimos graficos, as interações são bacanas e da gosto de explorar os locais e realizar missões secundárias.
    POREEEEM, eu não estou gostando dessa tendencia da empresa de trazer os    Apesar de ser somente a parte 1, ja da pra perceber que a empresa vai tentar fundir o final fantasy 7 com o Crisis Core -Final fantasy VII e talvez outros relacionados ao ambiente do VII.
    O jogo é bom ! Possui ótimos graficos, as interações são bacanas e da gosto de explorar os locais e realizar missões secundárias.
    POREEEEM, eu não estou gostando dessa tendencia da empresa de trazer os jogos que eram mais estratégicos para uma gameplay mais hack and slash (vide o FFXV que basicamente apenas apertar quadrado que da pra zerar o jogo). Não sou um defensor ferrenho do jogo por turno (apesar de eu gostar), entendo que hoje em dia o gênero não faz mais tanto sucesso. Mas falta o elemento estratégia, fazer com que um personagem seja o healer, outro o tanke, outro ainda o dano magico e tal...    … Expand
  26. Juzus
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Nostalgic good looking game that brings the story right back to life. Other than the graphics it lacks new gen features like JUMPING... movements are mostly limited to running and gameplay is very linear.
  27. Kentucky1
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please! Do not make aerith die please! Of course, "should do" and "do or not", it still depends on the Japanese game makers. The writer himself believes that if this change happened, it will definitely be worthwhile and create a tremor in the fan community. How about you? Do you want Aerith to be saved and live happily ever after with Cloud?… Expand
  28. JWil
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    It’s so much fun yet different In good and some not so good ways. I love the gameplay and the music. There are times when the game drags on at parts it shouldn’t. I understand it took a lot of work to lovingly make this game and recreate certain things and add to others. Overall it was an awesome experience. Sometimes they can make Barret the butt of too many jokes. I understand comicIt’s so much fun yet different In good and some not so good ways. I love the gameplay and the music. There are times when the game drags on at parts it shouldn’t. I understand it took a lot of work to lovingly make this game and recreate certain things and add to others. Overall it was an awesome experience. Sometimes they can make Barret the butt of too many jokes. I understand comic relief but sheesh Square.... Prepare yourself for the end if you haven’t played it yet. Good for those who played the original like myself and those who are new to the franchise. Action adventure and RPG mechanics and systems make this game one of my favorites of the year. How will they top this though?! We will have to wait and see for the next parts! Definitely worth a buy!… Expand
  29. jordon
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    It's a good game and it deserves its praise as such. However, there are glaring and consistent issues throughout the entire game that need to be addressed to and slid under the door (yes, that door) for review.

    Presentation: The graphics are phenomenal... for main characters and a few select other bits here and there. The first chapter has, for the most part, a great presentation    It's a good game and it deserves its praise as such. However, there are glaring and consistent issues throughout the entire game that need to be addressed to and slid under the door (yes, that door) for review.

    Presentation:
    The graphics are phenomenal... for main characters and a few select other bits here and there. The first chapter has, for the most part, a great presentation through environmental textures. It's when the story takes the player to Sector 7, right after the first part, that the graphical fidelity of the environment and the NPCs takes a nosedive. Within this area and the many areas after it, there exist nearly four generations of graphics ranging from PS1 to PS4. It may have been passable to have such low-resolution textures for off-in-the-distance visuals but much of the awful textures are front and centre.

    This level of inconsistency and lack of refinement is unacceptable, especially coming from a developer known to put a decent amount of production value into their games that are not low in budget. There has yet to be a patch released to address this issue. The argument is that it's being run on the PS4 and its old hardware. This is true, yet many games with similar budgets, development time, and linear gameplay have achieved astounding results; especially by comparison. For the lack of graphical-fidelity alone and the constant juxtaposition of high-res and low-res textures, I've removed two points from the score making it an 8/10. JUST barely out of the mixed territory. What saved it from a 7/10 or less is the story and general presentation of that story and the characters in it.

    Story:
    I never played the first game. I knew about it and watched my brother play it but by the time I was old enough, the PS2 came out and I played FFX as my first entry to the franchise. Likewise, I didn't play the remaster on the PS3 so this was my first time playing the game.

    Although I knew a bit of the story, it was a thrill to play the game and experience it for myself and enjoyed it all the way through. I understand the apprehension of fans for the original, in regards to the altering of parts of the story, but I also understand what SqEnx wanted to do with one of their most iconic entries for Final Fantasy. The characters are enjoyable and it was a pleasure getting to know Tifa, Aerith, Barret, et al. The gameplay mechanics are next level. The fighting system is one of the most enjoyable systems that I've ever used and I'm looking forward to using it again in the next instalment.

    All in all, the game is good and mostly great save for the caveat that is the terrible environmental textures that nearly ruin the presentation of the game save for the highly detailed main character models. What's disappointing about this remake is that the entire raison d'être for remaking it was to showcase the game, and thus the story, in breathtaking visuals as SqEnx intended. The reality is that the developers fell short and pushed out a hodgepodge of a graphical marvel. Parts are on par with other high-end games released this year and on the same platform, but just as many parts are akin to PS1 and PS2-era graphics with some PS3 thrown in here and there. With the game requiring roughly 95gb of storage, there really is no excuse for this mishap. I wish that I could give this a 10/10 but the at many times atrocious graphics, whether by laziness or a coding error, brings my score to an 8/10.    … Expand
  30. Robayr
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    This is a great game, and a fantastic start to an ongoing project on this amazing IP. Final fantasy 7 has been a staple of the gaming industry for two decades, and this game holds up. Seeing our old favorite characters in stunning detail, and hearing their voices is magic, and i can't wait to see what square has in store for us in the future. While it is a disappointment that we don't haveThis is a great game, and a fantastic start to an ongoing project on this amazing IP. Final fantasy 7 has been a staple of the gaming industry for two decades, and this game holds up. Seeing our old favorite characters in stunning detail, and hearing their voices is magic, and i can't wait to see what square has in store for us in the future. While it is a disappointment that we don't have the whole story yet, it is clear that the team is working hard to expand the game, and make every section into its own captivating story. All the classic moments from the original are more engauging than the PS1 version, but without losing the heart of the classic so many of us remember from our childhood. All in all i think this game goes a long way towards fulfilling the ambitious promise made during the age of the PS3 demo footage, that we will be able to live in this world again, and be able to share it with a new generation of fans, sharing the surprise of new twists and surprises with them.… 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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