Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. Ploppy0
    Apr 11, 2020
    4
    PROS :
    -The music is good, most remix respect the source material and feels even better.
    -Some epic moment are taken to another level with the new engine. -The mains characters are nailed, their design and psychology. CONS: -The pacing and the narration rhythm is shallow and boring. -Every single new character is awful and cringe, Nomura just can't help it.(omg Shadley..) -The    PROS :
    -The music is good, most remix respect the source material and feels even better.
    -Some epic moment are taken to another level with the new engine.
    -The mains characters are nailed, their design and psychology.

    CONS:
    -The pacing and the narration rhythm is shallow and boring.
    -Every single new character is awful and cringe, Nomura just can't help it.(omg Shadley..)
    -The cinematic dialogue never stop and are everywhere.
    -The combat are frustrating, they fail at providing strategy or proper action, the camera is anoying.
    -The graphics are unbalanced with some beautiful place and some other directly from an old PS3 build
    -The large majority of side quest are chinese MMO level with dull NPC who can't help to talk for long minutes about things you don't give a damn, to just kill 3 monsters in the end.
    -The UI/menu are very cheap.
    -The 'new' story change are dumb and mostly here to extend the game for no other purpose.
    -The level design is insulting and remind the worst "maps" of FF13
    -All the NPC looks like hipsters lost in a FF7 theme park.

    The game is clearly rushed, what you saw in the trailer and the demo is THE BEST PART, everything else is average at best, This REmake is after ~10 hours a REBOOT filled with bad idea.
    DO NOT BUY, wait for the full release and eventually an enhanced version in few years.    … Expand
  2. Leitoga2020
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Este juego es mucho mejornque el original... es original era un intento fallido de querer competir contra el mejor jrpg del momento que fue el xenogears... este juego es una obra maestra
  3. Suter
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This game is a solid 9. It’s not perfect but it’s up there. The game is a re-imagining, as if FFVII was never released until 2020. That’s how you have to think of this game. If you’re expecting the same thing as the original then you might be a bit upset. It’s unreasonable to expect that, so the sooner you remove that expectation, the sooner you’ll be able to see this game for what itThis game is a solid 9. It’s not perfect but it’s up there. The game is a re-imagining, as if FFVII was never released until 2020. That’s how you have to think of this game. If you’re expecting the same thing as the original then you might be a bit upset. It’s unreasonable to expect that, so the sooner you remove that expectation, the sooner you’ll be able to see this game for what it truly is - a well thought-out first installment in a series. The music is a perfect 10. The character development is a perfect 10. The immersion is a perfect 10. If you have ever wanted to feel what it’s like to be inside FFVII, then this is the game for you, because it’s the closest thing you can have. The only reason that I didn’t give this game a perfect 10 overall is because the battle controls take some getting used to; I give that a 6.5. At first, fighting is clunky, but you’ll get accustomed to it. Also the viewing angles can be a bit chaotic, but it’s not that bad. I can see why people give a 10 to this game, but there is absolutely no reason to give this game a 0. That score is asinine and unfair. Even Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for NES doesn’t deserve a 0 score. In all fairness, I think a score of 7 to 9.5 is a reasonable spectrum.… Expand
  4. Avoidedorc36584
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Horrible. Just horrible. Unfinished (even after the numerous delays) and just plain boring. Save your money and do not make a mistake buying it.
  5. Ultima12
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This is SquareEnix best showing since FFX on PS2 a game this shares a lot of world design with. They took the stagger system from FF 13 added it to FF 15 and created a rewarding combat system. The story beats are excellent. Wall Market was the most fun I have had gaming since Doom Eternal two weeks ago but same deal near perfect. Some texture issues stopped me from a 10. This game is pureThis is SquareEnix best showing since FFX on PS2 a game this shares a lot of world design with. They took the stagger system from FF 13 added it to FF 15 and created a rewarding combat system. The story beats are excellent. Wall Market was the most fun I have had gaming since Doom Eternal two weeks ago but same deal near perfect. Some texture issues stopped me from a 10. This game is pure on your seat fun strap in for a focused hard hitting opening to FF 7 remake.… Expand
  6. Jotaeriza
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Excelente muestra de que cuando las cosas se hacen con amor se ven y se sienten por el jugador, excelente remake!!!!
  7. Insanaxmente
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Una súper producción a todos los niveles que sin ninguna duda no va a dejar indiferente a nadie. Unos gráficos renovados de infarto que exprime al máximo la Playstation 4 que pide a gritos la potencia extra de la nueva generación, una increíble e inmersiva narrativa que te lleva en volandas con unos personajes épicos y carismáticos y un sistema de combate actualizado, divertido, inclusoUna súper producción a todos los niveles que sin ninguna duda no va a dejar indiferente a nadie. Unos gráficos renovados de infarto que exprime al máximo la Playstation 4 que pide a gritos la potencia extra de la nueva generación, una increíble e inmersiva narrativa que te lleva en volandas con unos personajes épicos y carismáticos y un sistema de combate actualizado, divertido, incluso adictivo que combina acción en tiempo real y un gran componente estratégico. El anticipo definitivo para lo que se viene en el mundo abierto...… Expand
  8. EchoX860
    Apr 11, 2020
    5
    It's fine, I really don't see all the massive hype around the game. I understand it's only part 1, but it felt incredibly short for me in comparison to other games of the same series and same genre
  9. Rosenfield677
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    We asked for a remake of a game and they basically delivered a movie with a different story.

    Too much changes to swallow and digest at same time. No Thanks.
  10. Snutze
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    For those who say this is not for the fan .. speak for yourself. For those who complain about it being Midgard only and thrash the score, learn to read it's been known for 5 years.. don't destroy a game score cause you've been living under a rock. For those who seem clueless about the direction of the game and the meaning of remake, again we have known for years...

    This game is a    For those who say this is not for the fan .. speak for yourself. For those who complain about it being Midgard only and thrash the score, learn to read it's been known for 5 years.. don't destroy a game score cause you've been living under a rock. For those who seem clueless about the direction of the game and the meaning of remake, again we have known for years...

    This game is a masterpiece and you can tell they poured their heart and soul into it... I find some many of these review disrespectful. Only few voiced true game design critic but they give it like 0 or 3.... This game is nothing under 6 in any world or paradigm possible


    I want to be sure if Dev are reading these board the know there is a LOT of people out there who see this game for that it is ... Simply amazing. Thanks for this and I can't wait for the followup    … Expand
  11. Mauge
    Apr 11, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finished it yesterday.
    All i can say is play it to the end before giving rates.
    For me FFVII Remake was a mixed bag, overlong dungeons which became very frustrating towards the end, felt like artificial ways to just get longer running time for the game.
    Characters were great and made me smile continuously, nostalgy was present many times but not as often i would have hoped.
    By the 26h mark i was getting bored. felt like nothing was happening in the game.
    When i got to shinra building my nostalgy were thrown out the window after i met hojo, he was fine but the dungeon of hojo was just too long and boring and added nothing to the story.
    When i got to see what happened to president Shinra, the changes we're just unnecessary and lacked punch compared to the mystery of sephiroth and the "horror" part of the original.
    So then i got to the end and had to step into some kind of portal... I knew it would go off the rails.
    I never personally liked Advent children's Cloud who is more like a superhero than traumatized ex-soldier. So the end ruined all hopes of me liking the next installment of remake series of final fantasy VII. If i want to experience superhero-story i will watch marvel movies instead.
    In my opinion Final Fantasy VII Original wasn't like this at all.
    I despise Square Enix for turning this into bland and hollow superhero fantasy in spirit of dragonball z.    … Expand
  12. asneyd
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    An epic remaining of one of the best games of all time. Its definitely worth a play for both series veterens and new comers
  13. Starvelous
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Unexpectly Amazing. The soundtrack IS God fier, the fighting system IS a Perfect blend of action & strategy, the characters are greatly depicted. And oh, did I talked about the soundtrack ?! This game IS one of the best of this génération and a true love letter to the original FF7. Can't wait to see what's next for us !
  14. Avoozl
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    As an FF7 fan who is actually old enough to have played the original when it came out (many many times), all my fears about this game were unjustified. The characters even more lovable than before, the visuals are amazing, the fights are fun (and I say this as a huge turn based fan who was originally very upset that they were taking the "action rpg" route), and the content from theAs an FF7 fan who is actually old enough to have played the original when it came out (many many times), all my fears about this game were unjustified. The characters even more lovable than before, the visuals are amazing, the fights are fun (and I say this as a huge turn based fan who was originally very upset that they were taking the "action rpg" route), and the content from the original has been greatly expanded upon so that this game is definitely not "too short because it's only Midgar."… Expand
  15. RokkStar
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This is a pretty decent game with an even better story than I remembered. The combat does take some getting used to, and the linearity was somewhat one of my main issues, but besides that, this the most fun I've had with a single player story since The Last of Us and Red Dead 2! All those giving this game a 0 score, are simply just butt hurt because of the changes, which to me were all forThis is a pretty decent game with an even better story than I remembered. The combat does take some getting used to, and the linearity was somewhat one of my main issues, but besides that, this the most fun I've had with a single player story since The Last of Us and Red Dead 2! All those giving this game a 0 score, are simply just butt hurt because of the changes, which to me were all for the better. This game is definitely worth getting at full price!… Expand
  16. Dark-vash
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Long story short. Same plot, more fillers. More char developement. Lack of fights, i miss those random encounters ergh... If you are a fan, you will love itm… Expand
  17. s-vir
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Absolutely best for me. Perfectly performed, involving, excellent remake! Hope other parts will be also good!
  18. AngelinG
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    They should have remade the whole Final Fantasy VII back in 2006, release it for ps3 and then re-release it for ps4, ps5, ps6, etc with upgraded graphics.

    A 1:1 Final Fantasy VII remake is not even that all complicated to be done, they only need to remake the static pre-rendered environment images with dynamic 3d environments, then re-releasing the game for the next generation consoles    They should have remade the whole Final Fantasy VII back in 2006, release it for ps3 and then re-release it for ps4, ps5, ps6, etc with upgraded graphics.

    A 1:1 Final Fantasy VII remake is not even that all complicated to be done, they only need to remake the static pre-rendered environment images with dynamic 3d environments, then re-releasing the game for the next generation consoles with upgraded graphics would be really easy.

    Anyway, this ps4 remake is misleading and it's an insult for the fans of the original game.    … Expand
  19. Teh_Grifzerg
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    So here’s the thing. If you’re coming into this game as fan of the series already, but are expecting it to be exactly like the original, throw those expectations out the window. The story of Midgar is vastly improved upon with new twists and turns to love. The purists who complain that this is not a true Final Fantasy Remake don’t know the definition of the word “Remake”.

    Anyone looking    So here’s the thing. If you’re coming into this game as fan of the series already, but are expecting it to be exactly like the original, throw those expectations out the window. The story of Midgar is vastly improved upon with new twists and turns to love. The purists who complain that this is not a true Final Fantasy Remake don’t know the definition of the word “Remake”.

    Anyone looking for an open world FFVII should drop those expectations now as this game is chapter based. However, I that does not diminish what Square was trying to accomplish. And they accomplished a game with great characters, visual, story, and an unforgiving yet incredibly fun combat system. I’m not going to make this long as I’m excited to get back into the game myself, but despite a few low res texture pop ins, the game is immaculate. The story and characters are engaging and incredibly likable, and my biggest worry, the English voice cast, actually make these characters so great. I am beyond satisfied with the performance of all of them. Don’t skip this game just because you’re worried that is not a 100% true remake. Give it a play because it’s not. Play it because the original developers decided that they wanted to dive back into this world WE love so much and show us what they really had envisioned for Midgar, Cloud, and the rest of Avalanche. I’m giving this game a 10 because the emotions I have felt during this game far surpass what I ever felt during the Midgar section of the original FFVII. I never thought Midgar could stir this in me, and while part of it maybe nostalgia, the new coat of paint doesn’t hurt.    … Expand
  20. Juli85
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    El remake soñado,una obra maestra,tiene algunos fallos de texturas que deslucen un poco su potencial gráfico pero en general es un juegazo increíble. Me devuelve a la infancia.
  21. LordRevan
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    I really had a blast playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it isn't a "complete" game. I don't mean it's incomplete or shallow, but if you compare Final Fantasy 7 Remake to other recent Final Fantasy games like 15 or even 10, there is way less content in 7s Remake as there was in 15 or 10 for the same price tag (if you consider the time distance between 10I really had a blast playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it isn't a "complete" game. I don't mean it's incomplete or shallow, but if you compare Final Fantasy 7 Remake to other recent Final Fantasy games like 15 or even 10, there is way less content in 7s Remake as there was in 15 or 10 for the same price tag (if you consider the time distance between 10 and 15). For the 60 Euros price tag I just expected something more. The 40 hour length of the game is on itself not a problem, as long as those 40 hours are packed with fun and engaging activities. Unfortunately 7s Remake provides here significantly less content than 15 did. Most minigames happen only once or twice in the story and even the sidequests are mostly fetch- or killquests with not much story to support them. Despite that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a really good game with many improvements over the original. The biggest improvement in the Remake is in my opinion the battlesystem. After the boring press-circle-to-win tactic from Final Fantasy 15 it's great to have a battlesystem that combines a modern action combat system with parts of the classic Final Fantasy ATB system. Also the graphics and the new character models along with the voice acting took, in comparison to the original (which didn't have voiceacting), huge steps forward, although I still prefer Advent Children Sephiroth. For people that love Final Fantasy I definitely recommend buying it, people that love RPGs in general and have no or only small ties with Final Fantasy should maybe wait for a pricedrop to 40 or 50 Euros (or the equivalent currency in their countries) or rent it from a friend for a few days and play the first few chapters for themselves.

    TLDR: Great game for fans of Final Fantasy, very very good but relatively expensive (comparing price and content) game for RPG fans.    … Expand
  22. jmaaa44
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Awesome game that reimagines childhood memories. Can’t wait for the next instalments.
  23. Drujno
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    PS4
    Final Fantasy 7: ReMake
    >The Story of Midgar iOS/Android Final Fantasy 7-2.5: Kalm Intervention >Cloud Story from the past PS5 Final Fantasy 7-2: Nibelheim Journey >Long way back home PC/XboxDelta/PS5 Final Fantasy ALL in ONE pack >story so far NetFlix Ainme FInal Fantasy 7-3-5: What really happened >When Timelines colude PC Exclusive FInal Fantasy 7 356/7    PS4
    Final Fantasy 7: ReMake
    >The Story of Midgar

    iOS/Android
    Final Fantasy 7-2.5: Kalm Intervention
    >Cloud Story from the past

    PS5
    Final Fantasy 7-2: Nibelheim Journey
    >Long way back home

    PC/XboxDelta/PS5
    Final Fantasy ALL in ONE pack
    >story so far

    NetFlix Ainme
    FInal Fantasy 7-3-5: What really happened
    >When Timelines colude

    PC Exclusive
    FInal Fantasy 7 356/7 Gold
    >Ultimate Story #PlayThemAll

    PS5 Exclusive
    FInal Fantasy 7-4: Go Home
    >Back to Midgar 2.0

    OS/Android
    Final Fantasy Gold soucer
    >mini game editon

    On all Platforms
    Final Fantasy 7-BB2 Edtion 367 second key
    >The Story so far + new cut scenes and remasterd edition of all games

    Big bundle with PS6
    FInal Fantasy 7-4.5: Timeline 3
    >Cloud vs Cloud

    PS6/Xboxfourty/PC
    Final Fantasy 7-5: Remasterd
    >Cloudia final form vs ZombieTifa

    OS5/Android+
    Final Fantasy 7 - 5.5: The Chaida onbre Card game
    >+story comics from all FInal Fantasy Lukarat univers

    On All platforms
    Final Fantasy 7 Master ReMake Dia Univers
    >All Games and Stories told so far PS6.5(pre beta) Final Fantasy 7 Redone >the Story begins again PS6.5(late beta)//Xbox-sandbox(early alpha) Final Fantasy 7 vs 7 >The story of Final Fantasy 6 told in the univers of Redone OSnextgen5G/AndroidAndorid++ Final Fantasy 7 vs 7.1 >online comic with extra story cuts PS6.5(alpha)/XboxANDroid Final Fantasy 7 - 7.2: Back to the future >Destiny 2.09 after 356 days of second key on all platforms Final Fantasy 7 double 7 sescond key edition redoneMastered remake sun edition >All Games in on mega pack for DL PS6.6version2 (beta 0.2345) Final Fantasy 7 - 8: worlds >Cloudia turns into a male and becomes Cloud 3.0 NetflixTV3.0 Final Fantasy 7 - 8.1/3: The Angle within >Sephiriotis gets pregnant >real life action short tv show OSSs//+androidANDOID++ Final Fantasy 7 - the story so far >short comic about the whole story told so far PS6.9version3( beta 0.234525) Final Fantasy 7 - 8.2: Remake 2 first key >Cloud travels back in time to warn Cloudia    … Expand
  24. isayimok
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    They captured my heart 23 years ago and now they have done it again. I was skeptical of the new combat and this is one of the things I have come to love the most! As a turn based fan I am very shocked at how much I enjoy this combat system. It is so fast and fun yet has the slow down making it feel turn based too or near enough. I just love the effects in the slow down too. When things areThey captured my heart 23 years ago and now they have done it again. I was skeptical of the new combat and this is one of the things I have come to love the most! As a turn based fan I am very shocked at how much I enjoy this combat system. It is so fast and fun yet has the slow down making it feel turn based too or near enough. I just love the effects in the slow down too. When things are too hectic you can use it to gather your thoughts.

    Each character feels unique in combat too. Cloud is by far the most fun to play in my opinion however I feel the characters get better later in the game. For example Barret feels kinda dull at first but later in the game he can be so much fun and quite often has saved the day for my party. I prefer to use him as the ranged character with a gun but he does get some powerful melee weapons. I just used them at a certain time in the story while I learnt it's abilities then switched back once I had mastered it. However his smackdown skill is incredible when you are surrounded by enemies. His charge attack is great too. I'll let you all play about with each character and figure things out yourself, but each weapon really does make a character play different and I love that.

    Story wise...just wow. I am so impressed. Few questionable changes especially the last chapter which I am keeping an open mind about. I kinda like it because if it was just the original story there wouldn't be as much excitement and mystery. This game ended with me questioning What is going on, or what is going to happen? - I have a few ideas but I can not claim which is correct. I am so excited to see where this "unknown journey" goes to!!

    They have captured my heart once again and they have redeemed themselves from most of the games they have produced in recent years. This is a return to the greatness that once was!    … Expand
  25. fullmooncow
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a beautiful game with visuals that massively improved on the original game's characters and setting. The new battle system was fun and satisfying but becomes too repetitive once you start exploiting enemy weaknesses. Unfortunately, Final Fantasy VII Remake is just another new Final Fantasy game with the "VII" added on for nostalgia. This game broke the lore ofFinal Fantasy VII Remake is a beautiful game with visuals that massively improved on the original game's characters and setting. The new battle system was fun and satisfying but becomes too repetitive once you start exploiting enemy weaknesses. Unfortunately, Final Fantasy VII Remake is just another new Final Fantasy game with the "VII" added on for nostalgia. This game broke the lore of the Final Fantasy VII universe by introducing story elements that never existed nor were they ever mentioned in the original. My biggest concern is how these new story elements impacted the ending of this game and the direction it'll be taking in future installments with the "VII" label.… Expand
  26. Slesar1966
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    нет русской локалзации как играть в рпг без перевода это неуважение к огромной стране
  27. fukknerv
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Just finished it. Masterpiece.

    Loved every minute of it, probably the best SP FF game since 10.

    Some people are probably going be disappointed it's not necessarily the full-on remake that people imagined it to be,
    but it's a experience from start to finish with breakneck pacing, enthralling combat, and lots of nice call-backs and nostalgic moments for fans of the original.
  28. Lukea108
    Apr 11, 2020
    3
    Overall it's a fun game, great music with fun combat and brilliant characters just like the original. Unfortunately this game pads out the midgar section of this grand story to an exhaustively long length.. With later installments of the ff7 story this is the part of the remake series i highly doubt i will replay sadly.

    Honestly disappointed that i felt as if i was forcing myself    Overall it's a fun game, great music with fun combat and brilliant characters just like the original. Unfortunately this game pads out the midgar section of this grand story to an exhaustively long length.. With later installments of the ff7 story this is the part of the remake series i highly doubt i will replay sadly.

    Honestly disappointed that i felt as if i was forcing myself through what felt like hollow and unnecessary chapters of the game to get to that main story beats.    … Expand
  29. Huzzarah
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    It most definitely **** And I need 75 characters so I'm typing this extra ****
  30. muscleriot
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I loved the original back then, when I was a kid. But this remake just blows my mind. So impressively well done. I love you square enix.
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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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