Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. StevenVW
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    It was shaping up to be amazing, it could have been amazing. I could not wait for the next installment as I played through the game.

    Untill I reached the end and they decide to put the game's head on the chopping block and lob it's head off completely. Totally discarded the original, completely overboard, this is simply not final fantasy VII at all, but a lackluster Kindom Hearts type    It was shaping up to be amazing, it could have been amazing. I could not wait for the next installment as I played through the game.

    Untill I reached the end and they decide to put the game's head on the chopping block and lob it's head off completely. Totally discarded the original, completely overboard, this is simply not final fantasy VII at all, but a lackluster Kindom Hearts type game that hijacked all the characters and some IP from FF VII.    … Expand
  2. friedtofu1992
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    All of the negative comments seem to misunderstand the term 'remake'. A remake(just as far as the definition goes) isn't constricted by the original source; while a 'remaster' as they're currently known are. This is a through and through reMAKE of Final Fantasy 7 and I've enjoyed the first 12 hours of it since it was released in my time zone to a great degree.

    Since it seems to almost    All of the negative comments seem to misunderstand the term 'remake'. A remake(just as far as the definition goes) isn't constricted by the original source; while a 'remaster' as they're currently known are. This is a through and through reMAKE of Final Fantasy 7 and I've enjoyed the first 12 hours of it since it was released in my time zone to a great degree.

    Since it seems to almost be mandatory, yes, I too, played the original Final Fantasy 7 when I was younger. I don't think it's fair to even compare the two unless you're talking about anything other than story as the core gameplay (active time battle) incorporates real-time fluid combat with a mix that you have control over to slow time to a crawl and choose your next move. The game even offers a 'classic' mode that of course isn't going to be the same as FF7, but it pauses combat between moves so that you can strategically string them together more akin to the original.

    I have a strong feeling, though I won't accuse anyone with a negative comment, that they're angry because of the changes to the story and to a larger degree the ending. I feel like that's a totally warranted response, but going back to my first paragraph, this re*make* will likely continue to share the core story; however loosely that may be.

    I enjoy FF7 Remake *for what it is*, and it does what it set out to do perfectly, the narrative may not be quite what I was expecting, but I also didn't expect it to be a 1:1 copy of the original either. What I love most about FF7 Remake is the way they've created this hybrid combat system of ARPGs and traditional turn-based RPGs into something I think we will see more often in other games or systems resembling it.

    Also I agree with many other reviewers in that there are some nagging details such as the texture streaming, atypical map that can be hard to navigate in some areas in particular, and a great OST that I would expect out of the majority of Square Enix created games.    … Expand
  3. PlayerUpcom
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Complete masterpiece.

    Was a bit of a skeptic towards them remaking this game but they did a solid job. Game of the year candidate.
  4. HankMoody11
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    It's absolutely amazing, and will be more when we have all the parts, just can't wait to play next one.
  5. Zorada
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I played the original back in the day and to be honest it was my first foray into the genre, i loved it and have played it a few times over the years on both Playstation and PC. I have played many FF games now and yet FFVII has always been my favourite.

    I am on chapter 10 at the time of writing and my thoughts are as follows. I looked forward to the remake and i have not been    I played the original back in the day and to be honest it was my first foray into the genre, i loved it and have played it a few times over the years on both Playstation and PC. I have played many FF games now and yet FFVII has always been my favourite.

    I am on chapter 10 at the time of writing and my thoughts are as follows.

    I looked forward to the remake and i have not been disappointed in any way shape or form. Sure it is one part of many and not the full game but what did you expect?. The graphical detail alone would mean a massive time to deliver just what we have. The extra parts and fleshed out sections work well enough and are all Final Fantasy. Just because it did not follow the original to the letter does not make it bad guys. If you wanted the original then go play it, this is a re imagining of that classic not a copy.

    Sure there are some sections that drag a little but let us be fair here no Final Fantasy game has ever not struggled in some parts to keep it going. Graphics are nice and yes its true some of the backgrounds do not hold up to the rest of it but I can forgive that. The story is done well and its fun seeing a little more in certain areas.

    All in all i have so far loved the game and I honestly do not get the hate from some people. Get it and play it and realise it is not the original game but a rework.    … Expand
  6. Link86
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Here is a list of why Remake is an excellent game (played for more than 50 hours so far):
    - The battle system, a brilliant mix of strategy and fast-paced action, you CANNOT mash out your way out win, each enemy/boss has a different way to overcome and make you think of different strategies to beat them which is absurdly fun and engaging
    - More than 30 hours of game-play for the main    Here is a list of why Remake is an excellent game (played for more than 50 hours so far):
    - The battle system, a brilliant mix of strategy and fast-paced action, you CANNOT mash out your way out win, each enemy/boss has a different way to overcome and make you think of different strategies to beat them which is absurdly fun and engaging
    - More than 30 hours of game-play for the main story alone, it is not a short game
    - tens of hours more in end-game content, side quests. mini-bosses, tournaments, summons, collectibles etc.
    - the MUSIC, one of the best if not the best OST I have ever heard in a game
    - Excellent characters and story, improved and fleshed out
    - Lots of mini-games, more than the OG

    I cannot recommend this game enough, if you like RPGs, or even hack and slash games you'll most likely enjoy Remake like I did.    … Expand
  7. TrueSepho
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the OG, I like what they did with the story and can’t wait for the next one
    10/10
  8. Ldds
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Le plus beau Remake jamais réalisé!
    Mention spéciale pour la BO et là DA!
    Vivement la suite!
  9. KidsnearwaterX
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Played the original to death over the years and was not expecting to enjoy this remake... But i was wrong, so very wrong!!! Now im stuck waiting for the next part to release, urghhh... But still, do not let the episodic approach put you off. I didn't finish everything and got a good 35 hours out of it. Midgar lasts around 3-5 hours in the original game so expect a healthy amount of extraPlayed the original to death over the years and was not expecting to enjoy this remake... But i was wrong, so very wrong!!! Now im stuck waiting for the next part to release, urghhh... But still, do not let the episodic approach put you off. I didn't finish everything and got a good 35 hours out of it. Midgar lasts around 3-5 hours in the original game so expect a healthy amount of extra content thrown in.… Expand
  10. takisdv
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome it stays faithful while also adding new things to keep it interesting and also adds more depth yo characters.. graphics are amazing..and the battle system is amazing and combines action with strategy ..with great customization in materia and weapons...i am really excited about part 2 but if haters gonna hate then things might change in the next part and that is wringThis game is awesome it stays faithful while also adding new things to keep it interesting and also adds more depth yo characters.. graphics are amazing..and the battle system is amazing and combines action with strategy ..with great customization in materia and weapons...i am really excited about part 2 but if haters gonna hate then things might change in the next part and that is wring because the game exceeded my expectations..it is good..and i have been playing jrpgs from snes until ps4 i have played many not.only ff 7 and this is really good… Expand
  11. Mercinarie
    Apr 10, 2020
    5
    5 For the Nostalgia, honestly looking at this objectively, it's an "OK" RPG I'd have given it an 8 no worries but that ending was so offensive to OG fans. This dude feel sick.
  12. Ekard999
    Apr 13, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They ruined this game by turning it into a time travel story with time wraiths everywhere. The game is infested with them at every story point. They are like roaches. Se lied out their ass about a faithful reproduction. The combat is horrible and the textures are bad and the reuse of Npc models is cringe along with robotic unemotional voice acting. The ghosts ruin it though. This is not a remake it is a sequel with time travel. Se lied and used nostalgia to sell this scam.… Expand
  13. RIELTURO7
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    Square sold a lie they said they would be faithful to the original but isn't. This isn't a remake but a reboot. The game is beautiful however once in the big city you will notice some background don't have any textures some parts looks like a ps3 game.

    However the game is really fun.
  14. Raidann
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What they have done to the ending of this game is an absolute travesty, I can't believe they would actually mess with the story this bad.
    People NEED to know before they buy it, I went in thinking it was going to be a true remake, I'm ok with changing some things, but you find out it's actually a sequel.. except you're replaying the story again with fate/time cops/ghosts trying to keep things the same.. You fight Sephiroth and a time giant at the end of the game ffs.. wtf have they done    … Expand
  15. greatduckguru
    Apr 12, 2020
    4
    They took something wonderful and just **** on it. It's the director of the game that really failed this. When the game is pushing for faster hyped up action it slows down. When you want to explore it drives you in a linear fashion. It is really just final fantasy XIII all over again. All the added content that they put in to what normally takes a player just a couple hours to beat itThey took something wonderful and just **** on it. It's the director of the game that really failed this. When the game is pushing for faster hyped up action it slows down. When you want to explore it drives you in a linear fashion. It is really just final fantasy XIII all over again. All the added content that they put in to what normally takes a player just a couple hours to beat it feels like they put filler in with no real substance to pad it out to 40 hours which if you do the math isn't insane level of filler… Expand
  16. Dragoness11
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Only ending is a little bit disappointing/confusing. Everything else - perfection!
  17. 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
  18. Gravvy85
    Apr 11, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an avid fan of the original awaiting a faithful remake I was sadly disappointed while some points were great and they did well expanding on the world and the side characters but some of their changes to combat and the materia system made it a bit jarring to play as I realised the ramifications of that system and that my favorite combinations and some of my favorite attacks/materia wont make it into the game. Then to get sucker punched with the ending where they basically completely rewrote the story and are trying to turn it into a Kingdom Hearts spin off **** thing just made me sick to my stomach.… Expand
  19. Isoninja
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Second best game ever made. True to the original and adding new elements and keeping the story interesting for the next chapter/s too. Great gamplay, story, music and overall feel 10/10
  20. Alexandr2001
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Magnificent game,best Final Fantasy since FF12!
    Graphics,music,gameplay are insane!
    And the story is still funny,epic and emotional ... don't miss this game,guys!
  21. Linx44
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I loved Ff7 growing up, I've beaten it multiple times and when finding out that the remake was not going to be a turn based game I was sceptical and disappointed but let me assure you that after playing I think the combat is fantastic, if that's your only deciding factor then don't worry. A lot of people have also given this game a review of 0 because they said the game is linear and thatI loved Ff7 growing up, I've beaten it multiple times and when finding out that the remake was not going to be a turn based game I was sceptical and disappointed but let me assure you that after playing I think the combat is fantastic, if that's your only deciding factor then don't worry. A lot of people have also given this game a review of 0 because they said the game is linear and that they expected a more open world game, those people are clowns so don't listen to them. FF7 the original was a linear game too and especially in the first disk. There are still places to explore and side quests to complete so don't worry.
    Overall I think the remake/reimagining is totally worth it and you should give it a shot.    … Expand
  22. Johanzson
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Awesome !! This game is a masterpiece from start to finish, amazing graphics, beautiful music, charismatic characters and emblematic, complex and topical history, is everything that the original of 1997 had and much more, because it explains in greater detail some aspects of the original story, without a doubt you can see an excellent work done by square enix I love it !!!
  23. Kid310
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    O jogo ta.muito bom senhor amado cada centavo bem gasto, esperei 18 anos ppr esse game e estou muito feliz.
  24. Sir_Ligma
    Apr 10, 2020
    3
    Game feels stretched to keep the story within Midgar, personally I didn't like the combat but I'm more of a fan of the turn based. After waiting so long I really wanted to love the game but after finishing it I cant say I would ever play it again.
  25. 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.
  26. Gokublack87
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Like many of you I've been anticipating this game for years. Had it pre-ordered since 2015 I'm lucky enough to get it a week early. Initially disappointed with the game being broken down into multiple parts. And there is definitely a large amount of filler. Extended corridors and pointless side quests. But I still absolutely enjoyed this game and it was fun. The music is absolutelyLike many of you I've been anticipating this game for years. Had it pre-ordered since 2015 I'm lucky enough to get it a week early. Initially disappointed with the game being broken down into multiple parts. And there is definitely a large amount of filler. Extended corridors and pointless side quests. But I still absolutely enjoyed this game and it was fun. The music is absolutely fantastic the composers to a amazing job. The combat system is much improved and enjoyable to play. That my favourite thing was the characters in this game are done perfectly. I find with jrpgs the dialogue normally is horrendous and takes you right out the game. But there's some genuine great voice acting and dialogue making you feel attached to the characters. In a strange way I feel a lot of throwbacks to Final Fantasy XIII game play. But in a good way. I'm still disappointed at that I think they could have fits all into one game without the pointless filler and extended corridors. With games as large as the Witcher can do it I'm sure this could have done. I've not been a fan of the recent Final Fantasy stuff. Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XV were mediocre games in my opinion but this is so much improvement let's hope we're not waiting years for the next parts.… Expand
  27. SeriusGamer007
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Omg the graphics this is So awsome I cant believe I’m playing this now ..This couldn’t have come at a better time these guys in here talking about ending and stuff how the heck have you finished the Game it just came out a few hours ago lol anyways amazing job with this remake no the story is not complete but the game and gameplay is definetely worth a full price thank you for your hardOmg the graphics this is So awsome I cant believe I’m playing this now ..This couldn’t have come at a better time these guys in here talking about ending and stuff how the heck have you finished the Game it just came out a few hours ago lol anyways amazing job with this remake no the story is not complete but the game and gameplay is definetely worth a full price thank you for your hard work making this to entertain me and everyone else in these times being quarantined because of corona virus thank you !!!… Expand
  28. Folter
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game, the ending has me conflicted because I loved the original but that did not lessen my enjoyment of this game. I truly hope square can do a fresh interesting take on the entire story and make a great but different ff7.
  29. Ermaster
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.
    --Story: 9 points - Core story of the original game is there, and is amazing. This remake takes that, and expand it with good script, character development and stunning cutscenes. Sometimes extra added story is overextended and slow, but doesnt change the general quality. Changes from the original don't change the real essence of FF7, and for the re-players like me, its fresh and exciting to see whats next.
    --Graphics: 9 points - Despite some textures problems, and a bit too long loading times, its the peak of this generation in terms of graphics. Version for next generation/PC will solve those minor problems.
    --Music: 10 points - This game has the best arranged OST ever in a videogame. Period. Original tracks of Uematsu are brilliant and they made them fit perfectly in the scene. Most of new themes are not as good as the originals, but fit quite nicely.
    --Gameplay: 9 points - Combat is exquisite, challenging at times, addictive, exciting. Best fusion of classic turns and action.Good weapon development and materia system. Many extra thing to complete but without being overwhelming.

    Doesn't matter if you played the original or not, if you like JRPG or not. Play it. Its a MUST.    … Expand
  30. OriginalFF7fan
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    Don’t be fooled by the 10/10 copypasted bot-reviews from 1-rating-1-review-random-google-image-avatar ‘reviewers’ with names like ‘GIANTMONKEYBUTT’.

    Instead, ask yourself: When you played the original Midgar segment, did you think ‘Wow, this could only be better if it were 6 times longer and all that extra length was devoted to running down Manhunt-ripped drab concrete hallways doing    Don’t be fooled by the 10/10 copypasted bot-reviews from 1-rating-1-review-random-google-image-avatar ‘reviewers’ with names like ‘GIANTMONKEYBUTT’.

    Instead, ask yourself: When you played the original Midgar segment, did you think ‘Wow, this could only be better if it were 6 times longer and all that extra length was devoted to running down Manhunt-ripped drab concrete hallways doing grindy Korean MMO-tier fetch quests?’ Of course you didn’t. But SE’s marketing department sure wants to think you did. This is the most soulless, poorly-written piece of filth which SE has yet to excrete. It’s time we accept that Nomura is a hack and that the original FF7 was a perfect storm that isn’t happening again.

    In addition to being padded as all hell so they can break in into installments and charge you for the game 10 times over, this isn’t a remake. This is a sequel about writing over the original plot with the most pretentious pseudo-intellectual fanfiction in existence:

    - Everything you loved about the original game has been retconned. Everyone's canon personalities have been overwritten with anime-archetypes. Aerith is now a random-pixie-dream girl who's so cliche-riddled, it wouldn't surprise me at all to learn Nomura had the TV Tropes page open when he wrote her cringeworthy 'dialogue'.

    - Shinra have actually been given LESS depth (ERR: Div by 0) to the point where they make Captain Planet’s villains look complex and subtle.

    - Twists for the sake of twists a la The Last Jedi.

    - Horrible ORIGINAL CHARACTER DO NOT STEAL archetypes occupy most of the extra length.

    - Open mockery of fans of the original game for ACTUALLY wanting the remake we were promised. (I’m not joking. They literally insult their own original game’s fanbase as a plot point.)

    - Buggy as hell.

    - Attempts to retcon in Dirge of Cerberus. Did you like Dirge of Cerberus? Because this game has more in common with that than the original FF7.

    - Looks horrible because SE outsourced the development of the 3D assets to a sweatshop in Malaysia. The few models SE made themselves and the outsourced NPC models are jarringly mismatched. Also, the environments look like PSP textures.

    - The new retconned ending is literally so terrible that SE is threatening to sue youtubers who post it out of fear it will hurt their sales.

    The new ‘retconned’ plot literally reads like something Nomura scrawled on the back of a pizza box while huffing Nos in the dumpster outside Kojima’s. If you’re a fan of the original, DO NOT buy this.    … Expand
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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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