Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. Maxlad
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a fantastic game. It brings midgar to life, and it looks absolutely stunning. You can tell that a lot of heart went into developing this game. I found myself laughing a lot, and also crying. When a certain event happens it is more impactful, because of the amount of detail they put into characterization. You feel like part of the family.

    The combat is    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a fantastic game. It brings midgar to life, and it looks absolutely stunning. You can tell that a lot of heart went into developing this game. I found myself laughing a lot, and also crying. When a certain event happens it is more impactful, because of the amount of detail they put into characterization. You feel like part of the family.

    The combat is amazing. You're always on your toes. It never let's up in feeling exhilarated. You might also experience panic, when your health is low and you have no ATB to heal. At first you might think you can just press square, and everyghing will be alright. If you did that you'll probably die a lot. You need to assess the enemy, find it's weakness, and exploit it.

    The lighting in the remake is perfect. It makes everything more atmospheric. The same amount of care as gone into the lighting as the story and characters.

    The music is another thing I love in this game. The music fits perfectly with every scene, every fight, and even when you're just walking around. You can also buy the original songs from certain item shops and play it on the jukebox.

    Though the side quests, or odd jobs as they are called in the game. They can be a bit tedious and boring at time. But they exploration, characterization, they even give you in site on what some main characters and supporting character from avalanche did before you met them.

    All in all, this game was worth the wait. It's a fantastic, sad, enjoyable adventure. I can't wait for the second part.    … Expand
  2. Moh
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Great game that exceeded my expectations! I had a blast playing through it!
  3. Lightz
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I have never gotten into FF, but this game is a masterpiece. I couldn't get my hands off of it and no other game has captured my love for the world, characters, story, music, and combat as this has since the last of us.
  4. PsychoSocratic
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This game is beautifully composed visually and auditorily. The content is exciting and engaging, the battles strategic and epic. They have amped up one of the best stories with tons of new content that fills in plot holes in the original. Overall it was very very fun and exciting.
  5. mojo90
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    - Graphics are excellent so long as you don't divert your attention from Cloud or set visual pieces. Most of what comprises of the environment are relatively low textured in contrast to Cloud and a handful of other important NCP'S. I suspect due to PS4 limitations. Curious to see if whether SE decides to reveal a PS5 version addressing these underlying issues. - Interaction with Midgar- Graphics are excellent so long as you don't divert your attention from Cloud or set visual pieces. Most of what comprises of the environment are relatively low textured in contrast to Cloud and a handful of other important NCP'S. I suspect due to PS4 limitations. Curious to see if whether SE decides to reveal a PS5 version addressing these underlying issues. - Interaction with Midgar feels restricted, but that is mainly due to narrative building. Boundaries are designed in such a way as to feel somewhat intuitive to keep the pace flowing, but also narrows exploration. I suspect this was an intentional compromise. On the one hand it creates a heightened sense of urgency to the events unfolding, but also limits how much processing is needed on-screen. - Story is nice, but the new additions might potentially be worse than keeping with the original. - Battle and music are perfect and enjoyable.… Expand
  6. Rixam
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    If you have made up your mind that this game will suck because it covers only Midgar or you wish that the characters would stand in a row and take turns hitting enemies, you will hate this game. For those people I recommend the original Final Fantasy VII which exists in all major platforms right now.

    For the rest of the people this game is a mindblowing experience. Characters and    If you have made up your mind that this game will suck because it covers only Midgar or you wish that the characters would stand in a row and take turns hitting enemies, you will hate this game. For those people I recommend the original Final Fantasy VII which exists in all major platforms right now.

    For the rest of the people this game is a mindblowing experience.

    Characters and cutscenes are gorgeous and voice acting is top notch with great lipsync. Music fits really well everywhere in the game and makes it feel like a movie both in battles and in cutscenes. For the players of the original there are tons of references to smallest of details in the original throughout the game and I was mindblown all the time to the attention to detail they have had.

    How they have expanded the existing story feels really good. There is a solid character progression storywise for all main characters. The sidequests are also designed so that you learn of the world at the same time so while some may be tedious they help you learn something about the world and its people. They have included stuff also from other works relating to FFVII and they fit in really well.

    Battle system is the peak perfection of any Final Fantasy with solid tactical element in an action game. Especially in the end game content you have to rotate characters well and use their abilities really well. Boss Battles are challenging and require you to adapt to new situations without still feeling frustrating. There are some really nice optional bosses that push you beyond your limits.

    Character development systems work really nicely. The materia system allows customization like before. There are some new additions to materias along with many old ones. I was first sceptical about the weapon upgrading system but it adds a lot of customization and choice to your development.

    All this is not to say that the game doesn't have some flaws. Some textures can be really low quality and blurry ( especially doors have this problem ). The design choice to avoid loading screens for a better flowing gameplay comes with a cost of long narrow roads and tight spaces where you have to crawl slowly to move from area to area. This means that there are slow and annoying parts even when PS5 launches. Upgrading weapons can be tedious with the upgrade section opening animation and seemingly randomly moving cursor in upgrade screen. It can also be really tough to grind levels as monsters are hard to respawn and battle places are far from each other.

    However, the abovementioned small annoyances didn't distract me enough to take away from the experience. In fact, all those will likely be history in the next part of the series as the game likely takes turn to more open world exploration based storytelling.

    The game held me tightly in its grip throughout the whole experience. Story took me 47 hours to finish since I like exploring. Currently going through the endgame content with clock showing 60 hours and still absolutely loving it. Looking at the list of things to find I expect total playtime to go to about 100 hours.

    I'd give the game a score of 9.8 but rounding it up here to 10. My favorite Final Fantasy games so far have been VII, IX, X and XII in no particular order but I must say that Final Fantasy VII Remake is definitely joining them.

    Definitely recommending this to any open-minded gamer who doesn't expect every game to be free open world exploration. There are many things this game does spectacularly well.    … Expand
  7. Teets27
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Love it! Really enjoying it! I got to give it to them. It’s an amazing remake. Definitely recommend to anyone!
  8. Zendikar
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Un juego fantástico, calidad gráfica excepcional. Banda sonora brillante. Muchos se han quejado de que ya no tiene el modo de pelea por turnos, pero yo lo prefiero así.
  9. kensin1246
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    몇몇 단점이 보이지만 장점이 뚜렸해고 재밌고 추억을 충분히 만족하게 돌아왔고 현대적인 감성도 잘 묻어있음
  10. ihenai
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This game, as a remake - and not a remaster is a 9/10.
    I played on Normal difficulty.
    One point removed for some slow pacing, and the unfortunate texture issue (which was a very minor issue for me personally).+ The combat is fluid, intuitive and fully enjoyable once you get to grips with it. Bosses are difficult but rewarding. One of my main reservations with the game was that the    This game, as a remake - and not a remaster is a 9/10.
    I played on Normal difficulty.
    One point removed for some slow pacing, and the unfortunate texture issue (which was a very minor issue for me personally).+

    The combat is fluid, intuitive and fully enjoyable once you get to grips with it. Bosses are difficult but rewarding.

    One of my main reservations with the game was that the game's comedy element would be lost. Wall Market completely dispelled any of these doubts, where some early game light moments could not.

    The characters were all relatable, and through expansion of backstories and superb voice acting, I would say many are improved by being fleshed out.

    SPOILERS BELOW

    The story, though not entirely true to the original game, allowed me to become fully invested. Had they changed nothing, I may as well have just played the original, as the only difference then would have been the visual and auditory presentation of the game. The small initial changes to the story got me hooked, wondering what direction the story would take and where our beloved characters would end up, or what new trials await them.

    Later, towards and during the end of the game, this was only intensified by significant changes and the mention of the course of destiny. Where will the re imagining of this story take us? What further changes and challenges await?

    I am only filled with excitement for the next game, and what is looking to be an epic retelling and re-imagining of my favourite childhood game, with enough unknowns and potential to make me truly fall in love with a game for the first time since Witcher 3.    … Expand
  11. Chewieflakes
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an absolute mess... Why would they dirty the legacy of FF7 with this abomination? Zack's death at the end of crisis core was a dramatic and impactful scene. Now in this "remake" he survives in the goofiest way possible, demeaning his memorable departure. Oh but it's okay, because time ghosts make sure he dies like he's suppose to by having him get hit by some train. You remember that when you played through FF7 right? That's good writing, yeah?… Expand
  12. bugjam
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo de principio a fin, no tiene desperdicio, unos gráficos impresionantes, una historia cautivadora, una banda sonora flipante, por ponerle una pega no me ha gustado que no venga doblado al español sin embargo es un juego por el cual no te arrepentirás si lo compras.
  13. Janedoe1
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    This is The Last Jedi - Final Fantasy Edition. It doesn’t add to FF7’s legacy. It cannibalizes it, wallows in its entrails, and infects it with coronavirus.

    Square Enix outright LIED about this being a remake. This is a sequel, like Dirge of Cerberus. And don’t fall for Square Enix’s paid reviewers here trying to handwave this dishonesty with a pseudointellectual raven-argument about    This is The Last Jedi - Final Fantasy Edition. It doesn’t add to FF7’s legacy. It cannibalizes it, wallows in its entrails, and infects it with coronavirus.

    Square Enix outright LIED about this being a remake. This is a sequel, like Dirge of Cerberus. And don’t fall for Square Enix’s paid reviewers here trying to handwave this dishonesty with a pseudointellectual raven-argument about what a ‘remake’ is. They deliberately kept all the idiotic time-travel ghost janitors out of the hype. They knew DAMN well that they were lying through their teeth.

    The “““““plot””””” loosely apes the original, but strips it of everything meaningful. Its length is artificially padded AS HELL with Korean-MMO-tier busywork quests which COMPLETELY kill what little sense of pacing was left from Square Enix’s butchery of the original plot. And that’s not much. Every noble sacrifice is either completely stripped of meaning or just retconned entirely. Everything, however integral to the original storyline, is retconned. Every plot point is gutted to accommodate the unwanted changes. And the new retconned ending just outright veers into pure fanfiction territory in a way that only a paid shill could defend. There's a reason why most of the '10' reviews here are mispuctuated stock one-line phrases.

    This is an utter mockery of everything you liked about the original and I URGE you to watch it on youtube before you even consider buying it. You shouldn’t buy it, though. No one deserves to watch their beloved 90s-game desecrated like this.    … Expand
  14. shaoran2
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    This is not a remake, it is a re-imagination from final fantasy 7 Changes in the story Sephiroth is presented at the beginning of the game, which makes one of the most emblematic enemies of all time meaningless.
    gameplay is a kingdom hearts mixed with crisis core not bad but far from a final fantasy.

    morph no exist .
  15. KojimbooSucks11
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Cool """remake""" you've got there bro. What's even the point of pretending to remake a game if it's a fanfic? Nomura and Nojima has no shame.
  16. Drawnimo
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not the game that its fans grew up with; it's the game that was always there, but modern hardware allows it to reach the potential it so desperately wanted to reach back on the PS1.
    Combat:
    The combat system is a complete modernization of FF7's ATB system. Materia remains one of the most interesting ability systems I have ever had the joy of experiencing in a    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not the game that its fans grew up with; it's the game that was always there, but modern hardware allows it to reach the potential it so desperately wanted to reach back on the PS1.
    Combat:
    The combat system is a complete modernization of FF7's ATB system. Materia remains one of the most interesting ability systems I have ever had the joy of experiencing in a JRPG. The ATB gauge that dictates character actions perfectly incentivizes aggressive, fast-paced play. Staggering enemies and exploiting individual weaknesses ensure that fighting never gets stale throughout the entire playthrough. Enemy types are extremely varied, and their attacks are well-telegraphed to the point where everything feels balanced and fair.
    Story:
    While the story of FF7R is heavily altered from the original, I couldn't point to any specific changes that make the story worse. In fact, a lot of added story beats contribute more to the story. For example, (SPOILER WARNING) Jessie's character is immensely expanded, diving deeper into her past and her connection to her family (and by extension, Avalanche). All these changes develop the characters and events further than ever before, and I applaud Square Enix for taking this ambitious risk. In my personal opinion, it definitely paid off.
    Graphics:
    Some textures will be low. Some areas will have bizarre lighting. However, these minor gripes are completely trampled over whenever I look up and see the upper plates hovering ominously over the Midgar slums. These grips are trampled over whenever I see Cloud and his partners conversing with one another, looking better than they ever have before. These gripes are completely trampled over whenever I activate a cinematic summon that turns the entire screen into a visual spectacle.

    While I could divulge further, I don't want to accidentally spoil anything about this near-perfect experience. This is the Final Fantasy 7 that Final Fantasy 7 should be. I applaud Square Enix and its team for realizing Midgar in this fresh, new, exciting way. I look forward to the future of the FF7R series. If you are at all interested in this game, even if you have not played the original game, I implore you to give this game a try. Denying yourself the pleasure of introducing yourself to one of the most unique game worlds ever created would be an absolute crime.    … Expand
  17. RichaDee
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    It makes Advent Children look like it was drawned by kids. Can't wait for part 2.
  18. Zerolitexx
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely brings more backstory to Biggs, Wedge and Jesse. Many may not like the filler stories, but it makes it more intriguing, more of a bigger, vast story, and makes you feel like this is the extra content we have all wanted to have. I really love the character development, graphics, music, and really love the WOW factors implemented... makes me fall in love all over again in a whole new but familiar way. Some new additions to the story make it more of a bigger surprise and make you want to know more. SquareEnix is notes for adding little fillers to tug at your emotions, heart and mind that make you want more and more, and this remake does it very justly!… Expand
  19. Maxentirunos
    Apr 10, 2020
    3
    I created this account just to be able to put my review. I can't believe how much people gobble giving this game 10 and 9 but you can see that the negative review are actually more prevalent in the 'useful' view of the silent majority.

    First thing first, an argument that have been made that need to be debunked right now. This game cannot be judge as a standalone game. If it could, it    I created this account just to be able to put my review. I can't believe how much people gobble giving this game 10 and 9 but you can see that the negative review are actually more prevalent in the 'useful' view of the silent majority.

    First thing first, an argument that have been made that need to be debunked right now. This game cannot be judge as a standalone game. If it could, it would be named FFXVI, episode 1, and would have received a solid 7 or even 8 from me. But it's not, his name is FF7 remake, and was marketed as a remake of FF7, a game existing for more than 20 years, that millions of people played and still have a massive community of players and modders. Giving a review while ignoring the original game and without comparison is absolutely disingenuous. Now, let's go over the review

    Graphics 9/10
    This is, without a doubt, the greatest strength of FF7RE. From the modern look of characters to the modernization of the 240p backgrounds of original FF7, the game is gorgeous. The engine and photo-realism are stunning, to the point that my only way sometime to separate actual cinematics from pre-scripted in game events was when Cloud sword and other characters weapon goes back to default. Without this detail, I wouldn't have been able to see the differences.
    More over, the facial expression of the characters give life to the emotions the original FF7 was lacking into transmitting to us. Where the original polygon had only one facial expression and the polygons of Barret had to do a pirouette with the polygons of Marlene to try to transmit the familial love between the two, a 10 seconds scene of Barret and Marlene give way more information about how soft Barret actually is. Of course the voice acting play as much but will be mentioned later in musics and ambiance.
    I can also now see how Hojo can be the actual father of Sephiroth and the kind of guy that attract beautiful women when he take a day off at Costa del Sol instead of the creepy crawly scientist that should give his father card to Vincent.
    My only negative about this is that the engine generic asset taken directly from FF15 give me once in a while a sore eye when I see them.

    Gameplay 4/10
    This is, with the story, the most divisive point concerning the remake. If this game was a standalone, I would give a 6 or 7. It's a direct follow up in the evolution of rpg combat system square have in his FF since the beginning. From turn-based, to ATB based, to going more and more toward action rpg akin to a beat them all.
    But it's not a standalone, it's a remake, was marketed as a remake, and must be judged as such. What me and most of the fans of FF7 i was talking with on the FF7.fr forum were expected was a return to the source, a modernized version of the original atb system, a tactical turn-based rpg where you heavily prepare your party to face opposition in a turned base system. Instead we got FF15 combat system moderately modified with a skin applied over. One of my friend sentence resumed very well the situation : I like FF7, FF12 13 15 and kingdom heart too. But if I want to play an action rpg, I play FF15 and KH, not FF7. I am not launching a play of FF7 for that.
    Some people will say there is a turn-based mode but it's only workable with grunts and basics enemies, not bosses, because of what I am going to describe.
    The game work on a mix between a beat them all with apparent numbers and an action rpg. You control one character at a time that are the main target of enemies. While you are doing basic actions like attacking, moving and dodging, an atb bar load letting you use actions like objects, special attacks and magic in exchange for one or two atb bars. The system seems effective and simple, enjoyable to play. But here begin the problems:
    Most ATB actions have a long build up that is constantly cut by enemies attacks, making you miss that action, from specials attacks to basics magics and items. Some of you seems to think this is a good thing, forcing you to learn enemy pattern to know when you can and cannot use these actions... I am sorry, when did I begin to play Dark soul in my FF ?
    More over, You must switch between characters in battle to make them do any other actions than the basics given above. The IA don't do these by default and there isn't any way to set that... Are you kidding me? This kind of feature exist in FF since FF12 with the gambit system, since 2006, almost 15 years, or even 2002 if you take other Square games like the original KH.
    Even worse, the concept of player character being main target id done as a way to balance the game but the IA is absolute dumb in the move and dodge part. It constantly put the characters in the way of the most harmful attacks and begin a game of trying to make them survive said attacks instead of a fight.
    Outside of fight gameplay, the outside of it is padded with useless side quests that can all be resumed by 'go found the slightly more stronger monster.'    … Expand
  20. Quitschemucke
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    First of all I want to emphasize that the game is really well staged. Music, atmosphere is just excellent. Also storylines and the whole narrative style, the characters etc. It is just a fan service game.

    At the same time, it is a game for me, which I will only play maybe one or two times and it will lie on the corner and play the original. Why ? If you killed enemies, they will stay    First of all I want to emphasize that the game is really well staged. Music, atmosphere is just excellent. Also storylines and the whole narrative style, the characters etc. It is just a fan service game.

    At the same time, it is a game for me, which I will only play maybe one or two times and it will lie on the corner and play the original. Why ?

    If you killed enemies, they will stay away. So no leveling. You can not move freely in Midgard, there are very small corners here and there where you can level myself in the game. In the game itself you can level weapons, materials, etc., but you need enemies for it, so this falls out completely, except of course in the end game.

    Every JRPG game has respawn enemies but FF7 Remake not. I play Japanese role-playing games because it is part of Japan Style that you grind there and I love to grind very much. That is also part of Final Fantasy the grind, the leveling, getting stronger etc. So after 25 years I will still play the original and for me FF7 Remake is NOT a JRPG anymore, but an action Adventur Game, but NOT an old school JRPG.

    As I said, the game is really good, unfortunately you can not give 7.5 points on Metacritic. 7.5 points because it deserves it in my eyes, even if the game really plays in a very high level atmospherically and musically, I have to say that the game only playable once or twice is not a game where you are busy with weeks like now with the original, its too bad....    … Expand
  21. ZeroJian
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    My familiar FF is back.I haven't played the original, I started the series with FF8, it's the FF, SE I'm familiar with, it's great, I like the combat system and character growth.
  22. shenlong
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever! I have the same wonder, amazement, happiness and joy like I had playing the original one back 20+ years.
  23. guilhermes
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hoje em dia poucos jogos conseguem causar a sensação que cada minuto de FFVII remake causou em mim, tudo se encaixa tão bem como se fosse uma sinfonia em que que você se deleita em cada nota, os gráficos como a narrativa avança os gráficos tudo se junta em uma das melhores experiências que eu já tive como jogos… Expand
  24. Yorjung
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Everything is top notch, bring back all the memory plus things that make FF VII become all times best final fantasy in their series.

    One downside is when game try to force you to throug the wall for avoiding loading scene.
  25. Elakah
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Exceeded all my expectations. Unbelievable. Final Fantasy VII had already given me so many amazing moments, growing up, and even as an adult. I didn’t think it was possible, but this an even more unforgettable journey.
  26. Geardroid
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    It's definitely a good starting chapter, fills in more of the characters backgrounds. Hopefully will get them sooner rather than later
  27. crazydolphin
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Parfect JRPG Parfect remake.
    This is not just "remaster", Spuare enix created New Game.
    This project will change how to remake old games.
  28. XiroInfinity
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This rating exists solely to counteract the absolute idiocy of the people rating it 0. Fanboys are the worst.
  29. Olimon660
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The real time combat is great with a turn based spirit. The story is fantastic.
  30. Nosuperman
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Really a 9.5 as no game is perfect and deserves a 10 but the remake is a masterpiece. As a huge fan of the original this is everything I hoped for and more. The people who gave it a 0 probably don't even own it.
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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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