Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. SoyHenryVx
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Una nueva forma de revivir un gran clásico de la industria con ciertos cambios que lo hacen sentir como una secuela del mismo. -El gameplay es adictivo y muy divertido. -Ciertas misiones secundarias y secciones se vuelven tediosas.
    -El apartado técnico y sonoro es fascinante.
  2. overratedhuman
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    As far as story telling go is a HUGE upgrade over the original, amazing.

    Main problems, - I'm not going to let this one go ever, but real action combat is not what FF fans were into, ever, I don't mind playing Tales of Berseria, but when I play FF I don't want this crap. - The combat is so goddamn easy. I beat the game in hard mode, you should have the option to play with that level    As far as story telling go is a HUGE upgrade over the original, amazing.

    Main problems,
    - I'm not going to let this one go ever, but real action combat is not what FF fans were into, ever, I don't mind playing Tales of Berseria, but when I play FF I don't want this crap.
    - The combat is so goddamn easy. I beat the game in hard mode, you should have the option to play with that level of difficulty from the beginning. You quite honestly can't die in normal difficulty, it makes most of the combat elements feel pointless. It ties up with the turns things, if it were turn based you couldn't just run around dodging everything, bah. I don't know why it's a thing that I have to finish a game first to be allowed to play it. Note I don't normally play games on hard, but this game is way too easy on normal.
    - I find it incredibly stupid the achievements require you to replay entire chapters making decisions which you don't know if they'll have the effect you want them to have. The only achievements I left out are the different chapter 14 endings... I mean, if you want to encourage people to replay the game make it a better experience, you can skip cut scenes but there is so much in the game that is just locked game play which you can't skip.

    Bottom line, allow hard mode from the beginning, remove stupid achievements, let people live with the story the way they chose it.    … Expand
  3. Kigimoshi_BR
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    O jogo tem um bom sistema de combate, gráficos bons, e boa trilha sonora. A história pra quem não jogou o original pode ter ficado confusa da maneira que foi contada, porém ela não deixa de ser boa. Os pontos negativos (além da história confusa para os iniciantes), ficam por conta de "bugs" de textura e missões secundárias que não recompensam como deveria, e são um pouco que "repetitivas".O jogo tem um bom sistema de combate, gráficos bons, e boa trilha sonora. A história pra quem não jogou o original pode ter ficado confusa da maneira que foi contada, porém ela não deixa de ser boa. Os pontos negativos (além da história confusa para os iniciantes), ficam por conta de "bugs" de textura e missões secundárias que não recompensam como deveria, e são um pouco que "repetitivas".
  4. Wwwtor
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is one of the finest game in recent memory. setting a new benchmark for visuals and real-time combat in the series, the game manages to begin retelling one of gaming’s greatest stories in grandiose fashion. It’s just a shame we have to wait for the next chapter.
  5. Sewaqui
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Just Amazing! The gameplay is perfecto for a new FF era, enjoy every minute of the game even get the platinum trophy, sad to see OG fans of the game mad because of the story changes, but as an OG fan myself I loved every change of it.
  6. Bennyb357
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Overall I liked the game. The battle system is a lot of fun and the characterization is very well done. Story wise I think it fell a little short for me, but it’s still not too bad. It could’ve been better, but I had fun from start to (almost) finish.
  7. ItaloKratos
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    O jogo é bom, porém meio repetitivo... em determinado momento você se sente mais enrolado do que qualquer coisa
  8. Nixty7
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I’m surprised this isn’t critically higher on metacritic. Final fantasy VII is my favourite game of all time and I don’t think a game has ever moved me as much as this one has. The characters, the soundtrack, the combat. It’s a masterpiece in remaking... in modern gaming it will take at least 3-4 games to cover the scope of this enormous story. There was no other way of doing it and now weI’m surprised this isn’t critically higher on metacritic. Final fantasy VII is my favourite game of all time and I don’t think a game has ever moved me as much as this one has. The characters, the soundtrack, the combat. It’s a masterpiece in remaking... in modern gaming it will take at least 3-4 games to cover the scope of this enormous story. There was no other way of doing it and now we will simply get far more amazing full ff7 games. They made the right changes... because the fans know that even though this is a remake it is still very ‘NEW’ and we should all be excited. Hopefully this project pays square Enix financially so that this series is this strong throughout to the end.… Expand
  9. daikengo
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    솔직히 게임이 완벽하진 않다. 전투는 빡빡하고 스트레스 만점이며, 캐릭터 밸런스도 좋은 편은 아니다. 특히 서브 퀘스트의 쓰레기같은 구성은 노무라를 한대 때리고 싶어진다. 하지만 후반부의 변경된 스토리라인이 너무 취향 직격이었고, R의 세피로스가 너무 갓캐였기 때문에 이 게임은 만점이다. 사견과 캐릭터에 대한 호오를 빼고 객관적으로 평가한다면 7점.솔직히 게임이 완벽하진 않다. 전투는 빡빡하고 스트레스 만점이며, 캐릭터 밸런스도 좋은 편은 아니다. 특히 서브 퀘스트의 쓰레기같은 구성은 노무라를 한대 때리고 싶어진다. 하지만 후반부의 변경된 스토리라인이 너무 취향 직격이었고, R의 세피로스가 너무 갓캐였기 때문에 이 게임은 만점이다. 사견과 캐릭터에 대한 호오를 빼고 객관적으로 평가한다면 7점.
  10. DackoPlays
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    As someone who never played the original, or in fact as never played a final fantasy game, I thoroughly enjoyed final fantasy vii remake. I am a big kingdom hearts fan, and this game made me feel better after the disappointment of KH3. While I don't find any of the square enix games stories to be perfect I always enjoy their characters, environments, and soundtracks.
    This game had a    As someone who never played the original, or in fact as never played a final fantasy game, I thoroughly enjoyed final fantasy vii remake. I am a big kingdom hearts fan, and this game made me feel better after the disappointment of KH3. While I don't find any of the square enix games stories to be perfect I always enjoy their characters, environments, and soundtracks.
    This game had a slightly above average story in my opinion, with it obviously setting up a sequel. The pacing of it was a little weird and since it was Japanese made some of the English voice acting while good felt off in some scenes. I really liked cloud and Aerith as characters and I expect characters like Reno to have redeeming moments.
    The combat is fun, the world is nice to explore, and I believe its easy to sink over 50 hours in this game.    … Expand
  11. Devilsinme
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    This remake proves that it can be both faithful while still surprises old fans. The high mark of this game is the battle system, it moved on from turn-based system with a more action oriented battle but not less tactical. The materia system as good as it ever was and how they rotate the roster of character for each level is fun. I love every character and their skill set in this game.This remake proves that it can be both faithful while still surprises old fans. The high mark of this game is the battle system, it moved on from turn-based system with a more action oriented battle but not less tactical. The materia system as good as it ever was and how they rotate the roster of character for each level is fun. I love every character and their skill set in this game.

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

    I love those Whispers. Really do.    … Expand
  12. rickdonnie
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    At first, I didn't wanted to play it. Then, I played the demo, and I thought "well, why not, it looks good, plays good, sounds good". So I bought it, and finished it in 40 hours. There are some great stuff in it, and some bad. Great stuff, well, it's a nice 40 hours adventure. The soundtrack is amazing, character models are too. The combats, not turn based now, are pretty good, funs andAt first, I didn't wanted to play it. Then, I played the demo, and I thought "well, why not, it looks good, plays good, sounds good". So I bought it, and finished it in 40 hours. There are some great stuff in it, and some bad. Great stuff, well, it's a nice 40 hours adventure. The soundtrack is amazing, character models are too. The combats, not turn based now, are pretty good, funs and dynamic. Some bosses are great. It adds a few things to the story, some are great (chapter 4 with Jesse was nice), some not so good (the train station, blah). The game often looks amazing, and sometimes, it looks like a early PS3 game (in chapter 5, when you look down at the slum, eeeeeeeh). When you finish the game, except doing it again in hard mode for a few more bosses, there is nothing else to do. The side quests are rewarding, but not interesting, at all. But overall, it's a good game. The ending seems divisive, I'll wait to see what's next with Part 2 before having a definitive opinion on it.… Expand
  13. Z_KING_VIKING
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico, gameplay fantástica e ótimos gráficos, tem lá os problemas de renderizações nas texturas em algumas partes do jogo mas fora isso uma obra prima.
  14. Dartdragon93
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The long waited game almost 20 years... even before Tech Demo was released the true fans allways wanted more to the univese of Final Fantasy 7 and even a remaking of the game with new tech... and you ask why is that so!?
    Because of the story!!! In this FF7R the story was improved add more little details to everything, it is a sequel for the FF7 Original for no doubt... the story is all    The long waited game almost 20 years... even before Tech Demo was released the true fans allways wanted more to the univese of Final Fantasy 7 and even a remaking of the game with new tech... and you ask why is that so!?
    Because of the story!!! In this FF7R the story was improved add more little details to everything, it is a sequel for the FF7 Original for no doubt... the story is all arround freindship, a society corruped and by that corruption they are destroying the world while every one is blind like in now days in real world... what matters is that it gives better life to all people making them blind... the fight for good can have impact on inocent lives even if it is for a good cause... every action has a consequence... find the true self inside the game... it is a game that evenvolves many subjects and many may view in diferent ways it is a unique expirience...
    it is a Must play and it is sad if the game does not win the game of the YEAR...    … Expand
  15. Liineo
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    J'ai fait Final Fantasy 7 sur PS1 il y a quelques années et j'avais été sublimé par ce jeu malgré qu'il ait mal vieilli. J'en attendais beaucoup de ce remake sachant pertinemment qu'il serait différent du jeu de 1997. Je n'ai pas été déçu, c'est un vrai vent de fraîcheur et honnêtement, je suis heureux que ce remake ne soit pas juste un copié-collé de l'original. Pour commencer, le jeu estJ'ai fait Final Fantasy 7 sur PS1 il y a quelques années et j'avais été sublimé par ce jeu malgré qu'il ait mal vieilli. J'en attendais beaucoup de ce remake sachant pertinemment qu'il serait différent du jeu de 1997. Je n'ai pas été déçu, c'est un vrai vent de fraîcheur et honnêtement, je suis heureux que ce remake ne soit pas juste un copié-collé de l'original. Pour commencer, le jeu est beaucoup plus développé (le jeu reprend le passage de Midgar qui fait à peine 6 heures dans l'original pour au final en faire un jeu de 30 heures), on s'attarde beaucoup plus sur les personnages tels que Jessie, Wedge, Biggs et même les principaux sont plus développé notamment Tifa. Côté visuel, le jeu est tout de même assez inégal, on est face à des décors magnifiques et la modélisation des persos est dingue mais des fois, on se retrouve devant une texture dégueulasse (cf. l'appartement de Cloud) ou une skybox à l'allure de .jpeg ce qui est vraiment dommage. Niveau scénario, c'est du FF7 donc c'est excellent et les modifications (majeures et mineures) sont les bienvenues ! /! Attention pour ceux qui s'attendaient à une fidélité à 100%, vous pourriez être déçus /! Cependant, certaines phases du jeu font vraiment office de rallonge pour combler. L'OST est vraiment incroyable, on retrouve les compositions Nobuo Uematsu réorchestrées à merveille et le thème principal "Hollow" inédit à ce remake est vraiment dingue. La fin conclut le jeu à merveille et nous donne vraiment l'eau à la bouche pour la suite des événements. Si vous ne connaissez pas FF7, passez par ce remake qui en vaut vraiment la chandelle !… Expand
  16. Dr_Sedo
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This game has a standard of technical quality that makes it incapable of being worth less than an 8. Let's be very clear, this game sets a new technical standard for JRPG's. The reasons why it does not deserve a 10 is mostly because of tampering of the original story, but it must be said that any changes seem to have been done to have the ability of suprising the player, succesfully. MinorThis game has a standard of technical quality that makes it incapable of being worth less than an 8. Let's be very clear, this game sets a new technical standard for JRPG's. The reasons why it does not deserve a 10 is mostly because of tampering of the original story, but it must be said that any changes seem to have been done to have the ability of suprising the player, succesfully. Minor tweaks or adjustments to the world would have done a lot to this game, but the narrative is extremely effective and relatable. The combat system is the best strategy/action system i have ever played, only being pulled back by not having the freedom to use all the perks this system enables, because of the segmentation of the story. Once this battle system is complete with all the materia available in the final version of the full story, it will be insane. I really hope ffxvi uses a version of this combat because its an amazing evolution from classic atb systems. FFVII Remake is built in a way where you allways feel as if you're playing a 20 year old game, forcing you to be wowed when 2020 techology makes you realise it's not. Great introduction to FF games for newcomers, the beginning of an all time masterpiece for seasoned JRPG lovers (if square doesn't **** it up). Oh and btw, Zack appears in this game, that automatically put it down one point for me… Expand
  17. Fickelouss
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Although a large chunk of the game is filled with boring side missions & filler. Final Fantasy 7 remake retells the beginning of a classic beautifully with it's own new and unique take adding depth to the original midgar segment.
  18. chrisvdr16
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Es un grandísimo juego, vale la pena jugar Final Fantasy VII Remake todo de este juego es bellísimo, desde principio a final
  19. SwicySauce
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    "Final Fantasy VII: Midgar Reimagined" would be a more accurate title. In a clumsy attempt to add a conclusion to the story of Midgar, Nomura put his Kingdom Hearts writing hat on and added some time travel nonsense. I still have no idea if this is supposed to be the first chapter in a series, but i don't expect they'll pull off some kind of cross save function.
  20. Andyc90277
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Great game and amazing graphics, the only thing the textures don't load fast rough in some areas unless you have an SSD drive installed.
  21. Mohammadtush
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing just amazing .. Gameplay, characters, story all done brilliantly. game of the year easily.
  22. Visitbr
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    é um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, a história é perfeita, os personagens são maravilhosos.
  23. C_Bat
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    I think it is a lot more enjoyable if you're really familiar with the story of FF7 and treat this game as more of a NG+ in the style of Nier. Manages to have overly long and drawn out cutscenes, while still leaving much of the story unexplored. Underwhelming as a standalone product, but there was some fun to be had.
  24. davidkolman
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    square knew how to stay true to the original game, bringing incredible moments and perfectly fluid gameplay.
  25. rosenberg
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I don't know where to start. So many great things. I genuinely feel bad for people that didn't enjoy this game because the story deviates slightly from the original, rather than being identical to the original but with updated graphics. FF7 Remake seems to be halfway between a remake and a sequel, and I for one am very ok with that.
  26. LG_Fox_Brazil
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    A very good JRPG that will probably be used as the example to all the other games in the genre that will follow and with a story that is very good and that makes me wonder if this is the same story as in the original PSOne release or if this is, indeed, a sequel to the legendary JRPG.

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

    A salute to all the producers involved in the creation of the new battle system, it blends action and turn based in a way that only Square could do    … Expand
  27. hauwhian
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Perfect score for perfect game, as long as Square Enix keep Aerith and other playable characters alive, this is a perfect game.

    I really hate when Aerith must die again. I hope they will change the story only for this part. No playable character have to die in order to make a good story.
  28. Cesar8
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    Recientemente lo terminé y la verdad quede asombrado de este título en muchos aspectos, primero en el aspecto artístico me pareció algo increíble y más en las partes finales del juego, en aspecto de la música es uno de Lo puntos más fuertes del juego incluyendo música del Final Fantasy VII original, en el apartado de la historia me pareció curioso e interesante de cómo intentar comoRecientemente lo terminé y la verdad quede asombrado de este título en muchos aspectos, primero en el aspecto artístico me pareció algo increíble y más en las partes finales del juego, en aspecto de la música es uno de Lo puntos más fuertes del juego incluyendo música del Final Fantasy VII original, en el apartado de la historia me pareció curioso e interesante de cómo intentar como expandir más el mundo de Final Fantasy VII trayendo nuevos personajes, intentando combinar algunos aspectos como los flashbacks, enseñando cosas que en el original aparecía muy avanzado la historia y ahora te lo ponen en distintos puntos de la historia como para prepárate de lo que podría venir en el futuro, también a nivel personal creo que faltó un poco la presencia de las mazmorras, espero que en próximo título aclaren algunas cosas como fue el final y destino de algunos personajes que quedan en una incógnita.… Expand
  29. Berritxarrak
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    A pesar de q entra todo midgar el juego está trozeado y tener q pagar x la 2paerte es robar al jugador
  30. Leguasch
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They nailed it! Beautiful game and well preserved remake. I love the fact that they let the plot opened for the sequels, they technically are making a sequel to the original and that’s crazy **** great.… 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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Metascore
87

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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