Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8148 Ratings

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  1. Demikly
    May 27, 2020
    8
    Amazing retelling with a few caveats.

    Plus: Story / Combat / Charm
    Negative: Linear / Sculptered / Limited
  2. Cyber_Angel
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    It drags and is boring and dull at times, but as a whole it's a fantastic ride.
  3. DH1987
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good game, but it had the potential to be a masterpiece. Unfortunately, it appears that corporate greed has prevented this from reaching its full potential.

    The voice-acting is near perfection and I enjoyed the fleshed out dialogue between the main characters, accurately depicting their personalities and bringing their character development to a new level. They clearly put a lot of work in the presentation of the story. The combat is fun. I do enjoy that each character has their own unique core abilities and it does make for a more dynamic experience, but the materia system does seem a bit out of place here. The soundtrack is mostly very good with arrangements that add intensity to the major battles.

    But what makes this game less than great, and merely a good game, is the blatant padding. A significant portion of the 40 hours I played were spent doing fetch quests and backtracking through places looking for quest objectives. As many others have pointed out, most of these quests add nothing to the story and they do not give you any exciting items or provide you with rewarding challenges.

    I also do feel that the ending of the game is taking the series in the wrong direction. I got the whole "power of friendship" anime vibe at the ending, and the game has already revealed Sephiroth to be a godly powerful being. In the original, by the time we leave Midgar, we know that Sephiroth is a skilled warrior, but we do not even begin to fully understand what he is until Cloud breaks the news to the party in Kalm, and we do not understand his godly power until we fight him at the end of the game. Also at the end, the party has already overcome forces that seem to be greater than most of Disc 2 in the original. If they can beat Destiny itself and put up a fight against Sephiroth in his one-winged form, then how the hell are Shinra going to pose a threat to them?

    I do not think it was a good decision to release this game into multiple parts. It's going to kill the flow of the story and it will also make the transition into an open world much more awkward, if that is indeed their plan. Part of what made the original so great was exploring the world, that led to side quests which actually added to the story, provided new challenges, and rewarded you with lots of interesting items. This is not here in the first chapter of the remake, and I'm not sure how or if they will implement that in the next chapters. The only benefit to splitting this into multiple episodes is only for the company to make more money from it, and I feel that is precisely what Square Enix was aiming for with this release. What a shame.

    In summary, this is proving to be an inferior project compared to the original game. I do feel it is still worth playing, but it could have been something far greater.    … Expand
  4. firstevil87
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    in short: Good, with some flaws that prevent it from being a masterpiece.
    in not short: high expectations and more anticipated than the second coming, Ff7 remake proves that a JRPG doesn't need to be "open world" to be good.
    Bear in mind, this was not my first FF and I played it long after its initial release, so I am less subject to the "nostalgia value" of this game. I thought that    in short: Good, with some flaws that prevent it from being a masterpiece.
    in not short: high expectations and more anticipated than the second coming, Ff7 remake proves that a JRPG doesn't need to be "open world" to be good.
    Bear in mind, this was not my first FF and I played it long after its initial release, so I am less subject to the "nostalgia value" of this game.
    I thought that ff7 1997 was good, and I could see why people loved it, but I preferred some later installments.
    In fact, the most memorable part of the game for me was the Midgar section, I always had fuzzy memories of what happens afterwards (except the end of disc 1 and the very very end).
    So, I guess it makes sense for the developers to focus on that part, although to me it felt like "we had no idea on how to translate the world map on a ps4".
    The end result both suffers and benefits from this, we all know is an incomplete story, but the remake offers a solid full game, well worth its price.
    Having said that, some areas of the game overstay their welcome and seemed to be stretched just for the sake of length.
    The highlight of the game for me was everything happening in wall market, where all the gameplay mechanics are used well and in ways I was not expecting.
    A great plus in this game is the combat system, long are the days of "press button to win": here there is a complex system of balancing equipment with skills and coordination with the party members.
    I actually died in this game a few times: boss fights were challenging but not frustrating, and showed how having the right Materia could make the difference between life or death.
    Replay value will be determined by how much people are invested in playing this game again, once they know the story.
    Speaking of story, I still have no idea what happened in the last section of the game, so I will pretend it never happened until we see the Part 2 sometime in 2120.    … Expand
  5. sandrom
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Wow! Incredible! Finally a good ff again! Can’t wait for the next part! Please make it as good as this one!
  6. sityoazzdown
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    + Story
    + Characters

    So-So:
    - Combat
    - Side- missions
    - general repetition

    Cons:
    - uninspired level design (yes, I know it's a remake of an old game, I can still not like something. I also never played the original).
    - Gameplay/combat wasn't deep enough for a 30-40 long campaign, making the game feel extra drawn out.
  7. raulacho
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Good game, Combat was addicting, i didnt play the original but i was invested in this story, really looking forward to next part.
  8. Underpants158
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    I loved the original Final Fantasy 7 when I was a teenager. This game feels at times like it recaptures my imagination of what the game was when I was younger but... actually I just wasnt into it as much anymore. The story is fleshed out and at times that feels great but at other times it feels overly padded.
  9. Umbrella-17
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games i played in recent years. And an even better remake. That's how you make a remake. From someone who played Resident evil 2 and Resident evil 3 which were really average remake. FFVII follow the original close enough while adding contents and modify the gameplay to feel new but also classic. I can't wait for Episode 2 and 3. Also kudo to Square for not adding payOne of the greatest games i played in recent years. And an even better remake. That's how you make a remake. From someone who played Resident evil 2 and Resident evil 3 which were really average remake. FFVII follow the original close enough while adding contents and modify the gameplay to feel new but also classic. I can't wait for Episode 2 and 3. Also kudo to Square for not adding pay to win transaction or buyable skin. The fact that they manage Episode 1 to last 60 hours without getting boring is impressive.… Expand
  10. Steyraus
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I never got into this at first as I never played the origional and have never been able to get through a Final Fantasy game. But once I got into FFVII R I was in love.. The characters, the story, gameplay, graphics, the girls ,EVERYTHING is perfect. I could not put it down from begining to end. The emotions from the love triangle and the friends Cloud makes is an experiance very few gamesI never got into this at first as I never played the origional and have never been able to get through a Final Fantasy game. But once I got into FFVII R I was in love.. The characters, the story, gameplay, graphics, the girls ,EVERYTHING is perfect. I could not put it down from begining to end. The emotions from the love triangle and the friends Cloud makes is an experiance very few games these days can give you..I smiled every flirty secomd spent with Tifa and Jessie, I partly wish I had played the origional to feel the naustalgia the fans must have got from this, but coming in fresh was still amazing.. Cant wait for the next episode, I hope the Yuffie episodes and thr sequel were on PS4 though as I am not getting a Ps5… Expand
  11. ImArtem
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed every second of this game
    I recommend everyone to go and buy it!!!
  12. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    Had my reservations with this as I'm an OG FFVII player who wanted the turn based combat to remain, but pleasantly surprised I enjoyed the new style. Story was good & more detailed than the original.
    The only downside is the combat got a bit repetitive at times, especially going through that underground tunnel. Highly recommend though to anyone sitting on the fence.
  13. Kerber
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    I am huge fan of original game and have played it numerous times on different platforms, so when this remake was announced I had a lot of doubts how can they transfer original spirit so many years later when FF series have been dying for so long.

    Well, Square did incredible job at refreshing this gem and I’m astounded it turned out to be great game that I really enjoyed playing. Yes, it    I am huge fan of original game and have played it numerous times on different platforms, so when this remake was announced I had a lot of doubts how can they transfer original spirit so many years later when FF series have been dying for so long.

    Well, Square did incredible job at refreshing this gem and I’m astounded it turned out to be great game that I really enjoyed playing. Yes, it is not 1:1 remake, far from it, but that is exactly a reason it turned so good, otherwise it might seem outdated of they mixed old game with new graphics.

    Now just need to wait for second part.    … Expand
  14. kambing860210
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    this game is amazing, smooth game-play and graphics looks good for current gen console, as a fan boy of original game, it has a good ending that makes me surprise, can't wait for the part 2
  15. Gspradley
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Great game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!+!+++++++!!!!!!!!@!!!!!!!!!!@@@@!!!@
  16. Kaioh
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Perfect remake of a classic. There's literally no flaws.
    10/10 music, story, characters, graphics, length and pacing are on point. Perfect conclusion. I just really hope they won't fail the 2nd part.
  17. HaloFever
    Jul 18, 2021
    7
    Final Fantasy is one of those series that makes me throw up my hands and ask “why do people like this so much?” Can you even call this game an RPG? I know its a JRPG but think about what that means. When in the game can you say you are playing a role? The player has no options to make decisions other than which weapons to upgrade. Many of the important cutscenes are pre-rendered. NothingFinal Fantasy is one of those series that makes me throw up my hands and ask “why do people like this so much?” Can you even call this game an RPG? I know its a JRPG but think about what that means. When in the game can you say you are playing a role? The player has no options to make decisions other than which weapons to upgrade. Many of the important cutscenes are pre-rendered. Nothing the player does matters. As story based beat-em-up, Final Fantasy VII is fine. The game has its audience and new players might really enjoy the game play and story.

    My biggest complaint with JRPGs is that the player has little to do except hit “X”. Sometimes a mini-game will require hitting all the buttons. There is a wide safety net that prevents failure but also little opportunity to innovate. In Final Fantasy VII, the player starts with very little agency. Combat in the early game is easy, but also tedious, like a chore that must be done to progress between cutscenes. By the end, combat opens up with greater options. You can combine magical abilities like linking some magic attacks to stealing enemy’s health. Still, the options are severely limited, and the number of cheap enemy attacks will guide the player to builds that prioritize player health. The player also has no agency over the composition of the parties. You get what you get and that is it.

    Combat itself is at least more satisfying than Final Fantasy XV. You can cycle through different characters who really feel like they play differently. Cloud is rather slow but his ridiculously large sword provides the best blocking. Tifa moves very quickly in and out of danger but is susceptible to the enemy’s cheapest attacks. Barret can fire from a distance and is best left as a background character who won’t take the enemy’s attention. Combat feels like a JRPG, though. You won’t be rolling around and pulling off special moves like Ninja Gaiden. Some of the enemy attacks seem unavoidable. Maybe my 40+ years have dulled my reflexes too much. Maybe a remake of a 1990s game should consider the age of its audience.

    Full disclosure, I never played the original Final Fantasy VII. I certainly had opportunity. My brother once had a PlayStation, there was a great PS1 emulator for PC, and many ports of the game have been on various platforms since then. The problem is my obvious bias against the JRPG genre. This game slightly moves the needle away from that bias. Some of the mini-games are interested and the motorcycle combat sequences were a nice break from the usual combat. You cannot simply grind levels and hit “X” to win. Some fights were lost on the first run as I learned how to counter the enemy’s cheapest attacks. The game has some semblance of combining real time action with classic JPRG strategy. Like I said, this was a step-up from Final Fantasy XV. For JRPG fans, this my be the best of the JRPG games.

    Just one last point on the graphics and quality of gameplay. The characters and world enter the uncanny valley territory. Some of the character models are incredibly over the top. At one point you see a brief glimpse of a cartoon cat with a cape. Most of the character models are realistic looking people (who have 1% body fat). The same is true of the background. You see overly designed industrial areas beside realistic looking vehicles and buildings. The whole world has that uncanny valley feeling. These people live with the every day danger monsters in single city country surrounded by a wasteland and yet somehow they have an industry that supports all manner of contemporary consumer goods. The premise probably made more sense with the blocky textures of the original PS1 game.

    All-in-all the game offers a lot of content and I do appreciate the effort than went into it. My play through was almost 40 hours and I only skipped a few of the side missions. The problem is simply my own personal conflict with the genre.    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Bluespell1
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    To let you know the game is not 100% the same as the original PS1 game there are changes. I never played the original ps1 version It was a chance to experience the story with a blank slate. The environment and graphics of the game are some of the best I ever seen in a video game to date. The game play combat is a blast. At times the story can be top notch and very funny. To tell you whatTo let you know the game is not 100% the same as the original PS1 game there are changes. I never played the original ps1 version It was a chance to experience the story with a blank slate. The environment and graphics of the game are some of the best I ever seen in a video game to date. The game play combat is a blast. At times the story can be top notch and very funny. To tell you what the voice acting for some of the characters is done o so ever well. all in all if your a final fantasy fan i think you will enjoy this game.… Expand
  21. DrZomboid
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Didn't played the original so can't compare but this is best FF game since 12. Amazing graphics except in outside areas, the are so lower in resolution. Battle system is mix of ATB and action. Perfect modern style.
  22. MANDIRIGMA
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    I was one of the unlucky ones that didn't get to play the original. The remake was magnificent in every aspect. I've enjoyed playing it and was awed by the graphics. Nicely done.
  23. Wardrobechaos
    Jan 10, 2021
    4
    This was the flop of 2020 for me personally. Had really high hopes for this as i loved the original FF7 and played it to death. What i liked: graphics, music and the characters.
    what i really did not like: the battle system - awful, messy - why oh why did they have to change it? when you are controlling one out of 3 characters the others do basically nothing, no damage no contribution,    This was the flop of 2020 for me personally. Had really high hopes for this as i loved the original FF7 and played it to death. What i liked: graphics, music and the characters.
    what i really did not like: the battle system - awful, messy - why oh why did they have to change it? when you are controlling one out of 3 characters the others do basically nothing, no damage no contribution, the rest of the enemies focus only on you. so badly done. the side quests, side areas etc are just ugly, boring and bloated time fillers. terrible
    the minigames - like the bike sequences are so awfully terrible - how could something like that have stayed in the game?
    difficulty - completely messed up difficulty - way too hard on normal with this poor battle system. when switched to easy you can basically (mostly) just beat through anything while the clunky combat system will be the biggest challenge.

    really a poor overall effort and worthy FLOP of the year 2020.    … Expand
  24. SuperkenGaming
    May 20, 2020
    8
    Final Fantasy VII Remake
    Breathing new life into a classic
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a 23 hour hour long action 3rd person action rpg and the first part of this multi part remake where you play as cloud strife, a mercenary for hire who sets out to take down the Shinra Company with his new friends.. Final Fantasy VII Remake starts out breath taking and fun… everything about this game    Final Fantasy VII Remake
    Breathing new life into a classic
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a 23 hour hour long action 3rd person action rpg and the first part of this multi part remake where you play as cloud strife, a mercenary for hire who sets out to take down the Shinra Company with his new friends..
    Final Fantasy VII Remake starts out breath taking and fun… everything about this game has been modernized to essentially feel more like a kingdom hearts game.. you have hack and slash elements mixed with hints of turn based roots, as youll be able to attach different spells and moves to each of your weapons and gear for all of your party.. all of course attached to magic points… so the potions and spell management is there to really engage you in this games combat… and this combat stays really fun and addictive from start to finish, though admittedly it does get a bit tiresome towards the end with regular enemies… I found them to be a bit too spongy and more of a nussance than a fun challenge after a while… thankfully the boss battles here prove to be exciting, challenging, and fun every time.. each boss having its own feel and strategy, different weak points and weaknesses… limbs you can chose to attack to take care of annoying attacks… the boss battles were my favorite part of this game and I wish there were twice as many and half as many random enemy ecounters.. another great aspect of final fantasy 7 remake is its story and character development, you get to know each character and their motives, their hearts throughout this story, really making you care to see this game through to its end… so much so that according to trophy stats, about half of the players that start this game finish it… which is insane considering again this is a nearly 30 hour long game… speaking of trophies… finaly fantasy 7 remake isn’t all greatness… for starts there are broken trophies here.. I have about 5 or so story related trophies that didn’t pop throughout my playthrough… and in terms of the world of finaly fantasy 7… this is the weakest aspect… everything id dark and grey and industrial and I hate it… I get plenty love settings like this but I need some color in my life… I can only take so many shades of grey, final fantasy 7 gives you all 50…. Also progressing through this world feels like a bit of a chore at times… don’t get me wrong most of the time I love the linear feel here.. up and down latters, through halways, fight enemies, do it again, fight a boss, occasionally get thrown into a cool sequence out of nowhere riding motorcycles or showing off your sick dance moves… but the chapters whre youre throwing switches or controlling a crane… they were awful.. thankfully theyre few and far between.. but I hated them…
    Overall that Final Fantasy 7 is a really great action game period, if youre a final fantasy fan or not… you owe it to yourself to experience Final Fantasy 7 Remake as an action or rpg fan.. or even if you like a good story with great characters.. the good outweighs the bad here…
    I give final Fantasy 7 Remake
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. diLesnock
    Oct 2, 2020
    7
    The good:
    -One of the best battle systems in the series;
    -Outstanding soundtrack as expected from any FF; -Well implemented RPG elements that allows for a wide variety of strategic approaches. The bad: -Lots of filler dragging areas (the main story of the remake takes around 30 hours which represents only around 8 hours of the original game). -slow paced story with boring    The good:
    -One of the best battle systems in the series;
    -Outstanding soundtrack as expected from any FF;
    -Well implemented RPG elements that allows for a wide variety of strategic approaches.

    The bad:
    -Lots of filler dragging areas (the main story of the remake takes around 30 hours which represents only around 8 hours of the original game).
    -slow paced story with boring dialogues;
    -dull side quests;
    -some major graphic issues.    … Expand
  28. Daimoz
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Awesome game ,i really enjoy it ,awesome entry in FF games ,looking forward for part 2!
  29. devchaos
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    The game has gorgeous models and effects. The story awesome too. I love this game.
  30. SolidSnake1231
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Not only is this probably one the best Action games but also it's probably one of the best remakes ever made as well the combat is probably one best systems I played every characters have unique play styles so they have they their strengths and weaknesses where you have to utilize in your favor.The story and characters are the best version's of the character's ever represented in anythingNot only is this probably one the best Action games but also it's probably one of the best remakes ever made as well the combat is probably one best systems I played every characters have unique play styles so they have they their strengths and weaknesses where you have to utilize in your favor.The story and characters are the best version's of the character's ever represented in anything before and story and really respectful to the original with so many nods that it'll make all the fans chuckles with glee. As for the length or content? Average play time is 30-40 hours if your trying to complete I'd say 90-100 hours and I think it's worth completing in this case because seeing the all the content seems worth plus Hard mode changes the game so much that it makes you rethink on how to approach all the enemies and boss fight also this game probably has the best boss fight in any game I've ever played the all have a unique strategy to them, they feel challenging, intense plus the music in this game is absolutely amazing please if have a PS4 go out and buy this. This isn't just a Final Fantasy game for fan's its a Final Fantasy game for everyone whether you like the genre or not you'll find value in it.… 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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