Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. MattUSA
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Ignore the haters. You need to play this game!

    Combat is 9/10 for me! Combat is the best in any FF and I really like the tactical element that ATB gauge spending and bullet time brings to the action. Only nice addition would be configurable scripts for the characters you don't control yourself at the moment, like in FF12, but on the other hand then you maybe wouldn't switch at all. And    Ignore the haters. You need to play this game!

    Combat is 9/10 for me! Combat is the best in any FF and I really like the tactical element that ATB gauge spending and bullet time brings to the action. Only nice addition would be configurable scripts for the characters you don't control yourself at the moment, like in FF12, but on the other hand then you maybe wouldn't switch at all. And it feels a little too easy, coming of playing the likes of Sekiro and Nioh 2 recently, but looking forward to 2nd play-through on hard.

    Graphics is 10/10 for me! Really like the balance they have found. Much better than the over-glossy reflections and unrealistic look of Leon in RE2 Remake. Characters and Midgar look amazing!

    But what really separates the game from everything else out there are the memorable characters, the iconic world design, incl. enemies, and the story. Those are more like 12/10.

    Characters: Think about it: How many video game characters besides the main cast can you remember overall? I can remember almost all characters from original FF7 vividly, and they are even better flashed out here. I always liked FF7 best, because I could not relate to the fantasy characters of e.g. FF9. I am not a small kid with a tail and all the princess and magic stuff I like to watch and read, but just wasn't so relatable playing it. Now, while FF7 characters are all over the top in the typical Japanese way (which I love, this is not meant to be dead serious, realistic people), I can relate to Cloud and all the other cast, since they have very human characteristics.

    And the world design and story: It is more relevant than ever. A planet being sucked dry by greedy corporate types, with poor people living in slums literally beneath the rich. Sounds familiar? This setting I always found much more appealing than the pure Fantasy setting, since it has a message and relevance that pure Dungeons and Dragons just cannot have. With the improved graphics, voice acting, and story detail, these dystopian aspects are shown so much more detailed this time.

    To the critic points of others: I don't understand the complaints about "filler content". Quests are optional, and are much the same as in FF12 or Yakuza series. If you don't like them, just focus on the main story. And as described above, I actually like the main story parts going into more detail than the original. If people still complain that it is released in parts, and that in this part you cannot play later parts, it is a bit silly. What you get here is much more than what you get in most other games, and again the overall experience is almost standalone excellent.

    So overall clear 10/10. Must play. Do yourself a favor and play it, it is really the game of a generation. Again.    … Expand
  2. Orvar83
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    It's everything I could've hoped for it to be, the expanded story, and characters, the mini games, the combat. The only issue with my playthrough was with the textures, at some parts it seems it doesn't load them properly, I'm thinking it can be fixed with a patch, but Square hasn't said anything about it yet.
  3. Delemir
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    My FF7 Remake review (spoiler free), 22 hours into the game : You know that moment when you get hyped about the remake of a game because in your memories it was the best experience felt at that time, but then you try that game and realize that you probably embellished your teenager memories as you realize the game wasn't that great after all. Ending up in disappointment for spending thatMy FF7 Remake review (spoiler free), 22 hours into the game : You know that moment when you get hyped about the remake of a game because in your memories it was the best experience felt at that time, but then you try that game and realize that you probably embellished your teenager memories as you realize the game wasn't that great after all. Ending up in disappointment for spending that hefty price on a game that doesn't meet your expectations.. Well.. Final Fantasy VII: Remake isn't one of those moments! It is, by far, THE best remake of a game I have ever played. They did everything right. They kept it classic at some times, at others they enhanced some of the details to make the experience much higher quality. Great balance between action and dialogs, the pace of the game is good. Rich NPC personality, makes you care about every single line they have to say. Combat system is, in my opinion, top notch, a la FFXV style but more fluid. It can become hard sometimes if you're not prepared. Like wipe 2-3 times hard. The voice acting is top quality, it even made me do some reseach on the voice actors. Wedge's voice sounded so familiar that I had to double check! (If you're a Breaking Bad fan you'll recognize that voice too!) The music is so immersive, all the classic song remake are perfectly blended within the nostalgia. Made me put my life on pause for the entire gameplay session. Graphics are obviously taking the best out of the PS4 capabilities. Even on non-PS Pro version. From the very first second, you already feel the attention to every single detail was put into play. I commend the artists who worked on that. Two negative points: Side quests feel like they are just there to time gate the game (although they might only add 3-4 hours so far). They're not that engaging I think. That's something they could improve in the next game. Tutorials pop ups, even though being a standard nowadays.. Are breaking the immersion. I wish they used another way to tell players about gaming mechanics without having to pause your game to read some text.. In conclusion, I am happy to finally feel like my 80$ was worth that much. Even more.

    I am so glad to see all the years of FF14 Online monthly subscription fees that I invested in SquareEnix finally paid off for some great game development!

    10/10 (it made me create an account just to write and post my review)

    Good work to the SquareEnix team who worked on FF7: Remake!    … Expand
  4. Laviar
    Apr 12, 2020
    3
    Разрабы! Если у вас есть идеи, то добавляйте их в новые части финалки. У вас есть оригинал и относится надо к нему с уважением! Что за дементоры Азкабана? Что за д.рьмо вы наворотили в конце? Слегка разочарован игрой! 35 часов коридоров это не то что я хотел получить и плевок в сторону оригинала с добавлением какой то чуши меня просто взбесил.Разрабы! Если у вас есть идеи, то добавляйте их в новые части финалки. У вас есть оригинал и относится надо к нему с уважением! Что за дементоры Азкабана? Что за д.рьмо вы наворотили в конце? Слегка разочарован игрой! 35 часов коридоров это не то что я хотел получить и плевок в сторону оригинала с добавлением какой то чуши меня просто взбесил.
  5. NestorKilduff
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Square Enix developers are so incompetent that they can't even remake the whole original game, then they decide to insult their fans with this "reimagining" trash game and advertise it as being a remake.
  6. WYY
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Graphics are top notch, combat is very thrilling and exciting... cant wait for ff7r part 2
  7. Sooby90
    Apr 12, 2020
    5
    Missed opportunity. The combat is sometimes buggy, the camera is hanky and most of the game is linear time padding or back tracking through where you've already been. It looks beautiful and the characters are great (the new ones not so much), but it plays more like a movie than a fun RPG to discover.
  8. Jkm478011
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Simply flawless give me the more I never knew I wanted. To many other remakes phone it in this was masterfully done. This went from not even in my top 5 to I can't put it down I need more!
  9. Borderjumper14
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    Story is entertaining. I don't know whats more of a pile of garbage, the combat or the controls
  10. LaunaCuevas
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Would you like to buy a Kingdom Hearts game and then while playing it to find out that it's actually a Final Fantasy game with a Final Fantasy story? Of course you wouldn't. How would you rate that game? 0, I suppose. (Definitely not Final Fantasy VII Remake, more like a sequel or simply a brand new game.)
  11. Vespi87
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Absolute 10 from me. All the original content from Final Fantasy VII is in the game, and the depth at which the original and new content have been brought together is absolutely breathtaking. I hardly could put the controller down right after I got the game. Battle system is intense and thrilling, with great balance between speed and strategy. I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy and yet againAbsolute 10 from me. All the original content from Final Fantasy VII is in the game, and the depth at which the original and new content have been brought together is absolutely breathtaking. I hardly could put the controller down right after I got the game. Battle system is intense and thrilling, with great balance between speed and strategy. I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy and yet again Square Enix delivered. It's already hard to wait for the next part.… Expand
  12. Scirocco_R
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo...y se entiende xq se vaya hacer por partes se a reinventado por completo y mejorado la historia.
  13. losille88
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    The game fails to be a remake or retelling of the original, it's not what it was advertised to be.

    It would be a decent game but the fact that it's not what i paid for is enough to win a 0 in my book.
  14. YokaiChallenger
    Apr 12, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The spiderman movies have been rebooted 3 times. All having shared the same characters and story arcs to an extent but changing certain aspects of the STORY and character motivations. Devil May Cry was rebooted the same way, altering the look and feel of the series but keeping the characters of Dante, Virgil and others although the STORY was drastically altered. The thing is, these games and movies never promised to be a remake or sequels of the series.

    Don't belive what many are saying about people giving the game a low rating because it takes place only in Midgar. Many fans of the game itself, myself included, are upset over "bait and switch" SE has done with the game promising a remake when in all honesty, this is a reboot. Much of the original story remains the same with some additions up until about the 20 hour mark where they just throw what we knew out of the window in place of a "defy fate," time travel story akin to a KH game. Characters that should have died, don't and events that should have happened late in the story are forced into the Midgar segments. There is also a ton of filler, "kill this monster" and fetch quests as well that provide a ton of padding. There is a part in Sector 5 were you have to move a giant robotic hand for Cloud and Aeris to make it across the slums. Cloud is literally and errand **** boy during the Sector 5 and 7 segments of the game.
    Some of the new characters like Rosche and the trio from Wall Market were unnecessary in my opinion. On the other hand, the more fleshed out backstories for the original cast was nice though. Honestly, much of the first half is really good. The music is great, the battle system is actually pretty dynamic once you get the hang of it. Voice-acting is good. Seeing all of the original areas redone was jaw-dropping. This is what those who have been waiting 14 years after seeing the tech demo back in 2005-2006...

    What people are mad about is the butchery of the ending and the uncertainty of the future games. It's clear that there will be parallels worlds and what if scenarios. I wouldn't be surprised if a certain character doesn't die later in the story or Sephiroth becomes a good guy. People are upset because of the lies SE have spouted...it's not a remake...its a reboot. I'd even go as far to call it a glorified spin-off.    … Expand
  15. Fubuism
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds    I have been imagining this game since the release of final fantasy Advent children. I am totally amazed, I was scared square would butcher it after the disappointment I got for final fantasy 15 and Kingdom hearts 3, but they didn't, they went head over heels and done something that kept me glued to my controller and TV for 43 hours!
    Visuals: 10/10, I don't care much about the backgrounds which has some hiccups here and there, but the characters are alive, small features of eye emotions and smiles bring them realism, no stuttering or framedrops too!
    Sound: 10/10 the remixed songs are great, final boss theme is adrenaline pumping, new songs and battle themes are excellent, I played Japanese voice overs and I loved it.
    Gameplay 10/10 the battle system is so easy and immersive and complex at the same time, gets you to think about your weapon and materia combinations specially on hard difficulty. I am so in love with this system.
    Story 10/10, I won't spoil anything but as a veteran original player, I had a lot of eyebrow raising moments and I loved it, enuff said.
    Game of the year strong contender. Good job square, and thank you!    … Expand
  16. Therivia
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Sencillamente no llego a entender a esa gente anclada en el pasado que aún piensa que es malo este remake...me ahorro el calificativo de esa gente...square devuelve la magia a la saga y en concreto con esta entrega magnifica. Sin pestañear solo puedo decir que es magistral!! pese a quien le pese...
  17. AerithSkies
    Apr 12, 2020
    1
    This is not a Remake. It's a travesty.
    Most reviews are from people who did not finish the game. The ending, and the upcoming games, are an insult to fans. Do yourself a favour and ignore this game exists. It looks nice, it does many things right, but it **** everything up and spits in the face of the lore.
  18. 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
  19. Bazza
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick with Tifa is very satisfying.
    WEAPON UPGRADE SYSTEM - This is a nice little addition from SE for the end user to put more time into the game, and being able to revisit old, iconic weapons like the Gatling gun, Buster Sword, Leather Glove because of their own perks and customisation is a very smart move and gives more depth and choices when preparing yourself for different fights.
    QUESTS - I'm on chapter 16/18 and looking at the quest screen I have apparently completed them all. In my honest opinion a lot of them did feel very underwhelming and almost like 'filler' but hey, it's something to do and you do get some nice rewards for finishing them all. For me this is probably the weakest part of the game but still good fun.
    SOUNDTRACK - They've executed this very well, renditions of the original hold up good and there are some truly epic new soundtracks. My favourite being the Rude/Reno fight on top of the tower, man that track gets the blood pumping (sorry, hope this isn't considered a spoiler).
    MIDGAR - A lot of people will complain that the game ends after Midgar... well let me say this, I'm on Chapter 16 and I'm almost 40 hours in, so it's not like it's a shortened experience by any stretch - the city is absolutely huge and there are so many corners to explore in the game. If you take your time with the game, you should at least be enjoying 30-50 hours of gameplay which is good value.
    CHARACTER DIALOGUE - This is one of the highlights of the game - the interaction between characters like Cloud, Barret and Tifa is outrageously good and you can see a lot of work has been done, there's banter and they all have digs at one another, plus even the non playable characters have great dialogue. Great voice acting and the whole experience touches the heart. If you're a big FF7 fan like myself, you will not be disappointed by this; it'll touch your heart!

    Overall, the game does not disappoint. A beautiful start to something much bigger!    … Expand
  20. andyester
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Я чуть не расплакался, когда ее запустил. Спустя 20 лет я получил те же самые эмоции благодаря этой игре. Она великолепная. Классная графика, просто божественная музыка. Можно просто стоять и слушать и получать удовольствие. Боялся, что разочарует боевая система, но она хороша. Так как можно перемещаться по полю боя, игра заставляет тебя придумывать новые тактические приемы. КонечноЯ чуть не расплакался, когда ее запустил. Спустя 20 лет я получил те же самые эмоции благодаря этой игре. Она великолепная. Классная графика, просто божественная музыка. Можно просто стоять и слушать и получать удовольствие. Боялся, что разочарует боевая система, но она хороша. Так как можно перемещаться по полю боя, игра заставляет тебя придумывать новые тактические приемы. Конечно напарники не блещут умом, но вы же не думали, что игра будет играть за вас. Конечно жалко, что игра завершается на самом интересном(раньше я думал, когда же уже я пройду этот Мидгар и ворвусь в открытый мир). Но нас заставляют подождать ещё пару-тройку лет. И это печально. Надеюсь доживу)… Expand
  21. leche_paterna
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII se postula como serio candidato a GOTY . No hagas case a las críticas por su final es una absoluta gilipollez.
  22. Hypes81
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    After 23 years the game delivers again. Graphicly amazing and great story fun combat what else do you need.
  23. Ertyjr
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    I absolutely love the original ff7, but one part I hated about it was how absolutely boring it could be at times, due to filler content, or having to grind enemies for levels before you could advance. I was hoping ff7 remake would address that. What they instead did was took the most boring part of the game, and turn it into a 40 hour standalone game.

    Ff7 remake can be extremely engaging    I absolutely love the original ff7, but one part I hated about it was how absolutely boring it could be at times, due to filler content, or having to grind enemies for levels before you could advance. I was hoping ff7 remake would address that. What they instead did was took the most boring part of the game, and turn it into a 40 hour standalone game.

    Ff7 remake can be extremely engaging when it wants to be, and I really love the new battle system, which I wasn't sure I would. But what I thought would be the best part of ff7 remake turned out to be the worst. There is just so much boring needless filler in this game that just takes up time. It's little things like having to hold down triangle for 5 seconds just to pull a switch. Or sometimes you're forced to walk painfully slow just so the camera can show you some view it wants you to see. Sometimes you go out of the way to explore only to find that you weren't exploring, it's the right way, but first you have to go push a box by holding down triangle for 5 seconds, but you have to do it twice. All in all, this isn't a bad game, it just has very long periods of doing absolutely nothing for no good reason, and then it has really cool stuff. I'd say about 20% of the game is really good stuff, and the other 80 is filler.    … Expand
  24. AK1989
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    It's way more fun that I thought it would be. The gameplay is fast paced and tactical at the same time. The visuals are amazing, one of the best looking games on PS4. Yes the story isn't a copy paste from the original but that actually makes me more intrigued at what happens next. Overall I am happy with it, it's not the PERFECT FFVII remake but it's pretty damn good.
  25. Josejaviermg
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    El videojuego es increíble, sus diálogos, su historia, su banda sonora. Realmente crea una vibra cuando lo juegas, y sientes completamente que estas en el universo del videojuego. Gráficamente es impecable, saca todo el provecho de una consola como PS4 y está muy bien optimizado.
  26. Kill__kakeru
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almostFantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almost unnecessary filler section (return to the sewers) this game is unbelievably good. Truly an emotional experience, especially for those so heavily effected and invested in these characters and the original game.… Expand
  27. joeboo4uu
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    the wait for this game was definitely worth it. very true to the ff7 ps1 vibe. cant wait for part 2
  28. Peaxx
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    Best God of War game I ever played.... Unfortunately I don´t like God of War and wanted a Final Fantasy game, well game looks great combat is fun but it feels like a prologue instead of a complete game content is far to less for a FF game. Too linear. For all the hype and time they had I think this´ a pretty disappointing Final Fantasy but still a pretty good game overall
  29. Saulhudson
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    It is a dream come true. There are changes in the story, but it is a REMAKE. If you have played the original in its day and you loved it, it will thrill you like no other will be able.
  30. Fordageddo
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Nostalgia. A combat system that layered and interesting if you let it. I'm loving this game.
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#8 Best 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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