Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. Seath
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I’m gonna get straight to the point, game is a 9/10 from an objective view. I’d personally give it a 10/10 (so I will).

    The Good: - Amazing Story - Mind blowingly good looking cutscenes - The graphics are insane (How much did they pay for the cats to look THAT good?) - The gameplay is engaging and deep, wonderful combination of action and turn-based gameplay. - Voice acting is    I’m gonna get straight to the point, game is a 9/10 from an objective view. I’d personally give it a 10/10 (so I will).

    The Good:
    - Amazing Story
    - Mind blowingly good looking cutscenes
    - The graphics are insane (How much did they pay for the cats to look THAT good?)
    - The gameplay is engaging and deep, wonderful combination of action and turn-based gameplay.
    - Voice acting is (mostly) on point and fit the characters.
    - The music and sound design is criminally good, I’ll be surprised if they don’t win Score of the Year.
    - Good atmosphere, game feels lived in.
    - The environmental design is breathtaking.
    - Game launched with almost zero bugs. The worst bug I’ve seen is a graphical bug which makes some minor textures blurry. That’s it, the game works near flawlessly at launch! I know, shocking nowadays. The game didn’t even have a day one patch!
    - Somehow the game is loading quickly and have dynamic cutscene to gameplay transitions...on a 6 year old console...wonder how many orphans they sacrificed to accomplish that.

    The Bad:
    - Level design is weak, the environmental design makes locations look more interesting than they functionally are.
    - Side-quests are very meh. Some are fun, cute or feature some cool enemies/bosses, but they’re not too interesting.
    - Aerial combat...pray to god that you have a ranged character in your party if you’re facing them.
    - Game doesn’t have enough bad points. I can seriously not think of anything else bad about the game.

    Even at the game’s lowest of lows, it still feels fun and immersive. And when it’s on a high note, the. it’s on a HIGH NOTE. And the game is FILLED with those moments. I personally can’t recommend this game enough. Definitely a GotY contender.    … Expand
  2. Gattsu88
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece... FF7 is the greatest game of all time, whuch I first time played 22 years ago and the way they managed to recreate everything is perfection. I loved the voice actors, gameplay and those beautiful graphics. Ohh and the music is incredible, they even surpassed some of the songs!

    The ending was quite different from the original, but damn epic one and I thought it was great.    A masterpiece... FF7 is the greatest game of all time, whuch I first time played 22 years ago and the way they managed to recreate everything is perfection. I loved the voice actors, gameplay and those beautiful graphics. Ohh and the music is incredible, they even surpassed some of the songs!

    The ending was quite different from the original, but damn epic one and I thought it was great. It changes things, so some will dislike it. I dont and but I hope that the future parts remain mostly familiar to longtime fans.    … Expand
  3. caronte69
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this game adds much more content than the original, I really like the soundtrack and the combat system I liked it much more than the original
    all 0 come from people who can't wait 1 year
  4. Limerant
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Entertaining and full of fanservice tied to the original. New elements both storywise and mechanicswise makes it fresh and fun to play. Hardnode is very...very hard.
  5. titanblade
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game I played this year so far. Its a very enjoyable game and I recommend getting it digital because everyone is sold out of the physical version. PLEASE BUY IT IF YOU HAVE A PS4.
  6. GenoNF
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The final of the remake story may appeal to many and displease others.
    I want to give my opinion, since I liked the ending a lot, since I think that the way it expands the part that takes place in the Remake is very good and natural, I have never felt that the game has been artificially lengthened by simply adding minor missions. And regarding the end, the game leaves you with an open ending with many possibilities and that provide a great debate to the community about how the story will continue from now on in the following games in this saga that the remake has created.

    [SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!!] I also think that Zack's scene is pure fan-service, although nobody can deny that this scene is epic and very emotional for fans of the FF7 collection.    … Expand
  7. Ernest_Figueroa
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Me lo prestaron, así que no lo pague.
    Es precioso y muy bueno de ver y de jugar, le perdonó algunas texturas en ciertos momentos que son de baja calidad pero en sumatoria el juego es muy bueno y el final me ha encantado. No le puedo pedir más a ps4 en las texturas. lo espero en PC, para meterle mods y las siguientes partes también allí.
  8. Gronkar
    May 13, 2020
    10
    So, I am not the die-hardest FF fan. However, I have played a handful of them and all the popular ones. This one... is god-tier. From the combat to the storytelling, the side quests, everything about this was enjoyable. I put 45 hours into this on the normal difficulty. I cannot express just how much I enjoyed this. I need the rest of 7, and 8 in this fully remastered style.

    Highly    So, I am not the die-hardest FF fan. However, I have played a handful of them and all the popular ones. This one... is god-tier. From the combat to the storytelling, the side quests, everything about this was enjoyable. I put 45 hours into this on the normal difficulty. I cannot express just how much I enjoyed this. I need the rest of 7, and 8 in this fully remastered style.

    Highly recommend this to literally everyone. Casuals who like a story told and even hardcore people who enjoy a challenge, this will provide both of those or one of those.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. EevieRoseAmalee
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Now one of my new/old favorite Final Fantasy games. And one of the best games I have had the pleasure of playing in the last 5-10 years.
  11. Alaamak
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I played the original final fantasy 7 back when it was released on PC on 1997 . I even finished the game like 3 times that's how much I was fascinated by it. Now this remake didn't delete anything old but it did add a lot of new stuff that old gamers and even new ones would appreciate . Yes the side quests does take out some the game appeal since there weren't any side quests in theI played the original final fantasy 7 back when it was released on PC on 1997 . I even finished the game like 3 times that's how much I was fascinated by it. Now this remake didn't delete anything old but it did add a lot of new stuff that old gamers and even new ones would appreciate . Yes the side quests does take out some the game appeal since there weren't any side quests in the original one in midgar area and the fact that battle incounters are not random any more but that shouldn't make the game less appealing . Maybe in the future for the next part of the game if they make it like when you finish a dungeon and come back you find enemies again that would be a good idea . Otherwise this game is worth every scent and anyone who plays it will have a lot of fun with it . I highly recommend playing the final fantasy 7 remake (even if it's just one part and square wants to capitalize on it by making it on multiple parts )… Expand
  12. NickyBiggz
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Better than i ever could have expected and i was very skeptical a month out from release. The original made me cry nerd tears for the first time in a game and i dreamt of the day where we would get to see that cast of characters and world again, but this has exceeded anything i could have imagined. It is broken up into 3 parts and this is just the first part but it needs to be. They reallyBetter than i ever could have expected and i was very skeptical a month out from release. The original made me cry nerd tears for the first time in a game and i dreamt of the day where we would get to see that cast of characters and world again, but this has exceeded anything i could have imagined. It is broken up into 3 parts and this is just the first part but it needs to be. They really develop characters and the world in a way that makes the original seem shallow, dumbed down, and rushed. This really is something to experience, whether a fan or new to the game.… Expand
  13. Gooner76
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Finally finished this game and all I can say is wow what an amazing game felt emotionally drained at the end definitely can not wait for part 2
  14. GiantMonkeyButt
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing!!! Everything about this game has gone past my personal expectations and has made me rethink about the term "remake". This game took everything good in the original game and used it as the skeleton for the remake, expanding on it in such creative ways, making me fall in love with characters that previously had no importance to the plot at all. It has done everythingThis game is amazing!!! Everything about this game has gone past my personal expectations and has made me rethink about the term "remake". This game took everything good in the original game and used it as the skeleton for the remake, expanding on it in such creative ways, making me fall in love with characters that previously had no importance to the plot at all. It has done everything right and even though this is just Midgard..I'm ok with that because if part 2 and 3 are on this level of quality we are in for a real treat.… Expand
  15. VaderZy
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that I really actually enjoyed playing,
  16. Infernoooo
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Excelente reinterpretación del clásico, una combinación y resultado de la suma de varias de las mecánicas de los últimos FF, para los más puristas tal vez no agrade los ajustes en la historia pero como juego propio brilla en todos los aspectos, espero con ansias la siguiente parte esperando logren adaptar el mundo abierto.
  17. spidey171201
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Graphics,music,gameplay are insane!One of the best looking games ive played this generation
  18. NiboR
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not exactly the same story as the orgininal one, but its even better. First i was unsure about the new gameplay mechs becuse i really do love turn based battles. But this one made it perfectly. I hunger for more and cant wait until The second Part. The music are Perfect, the visuals are perfect. Atleast The best looking game on the ps4 out there. The story are perfect.… Expand
  19. shaggx83
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    After so many years, finally this game came out. I played the original when I was barely a teenager and years later I remember this characters, places and music just like it was last week. What a way to remake a game. Even without the whole story, there are plenty of new things to discover in this more detailed world. Combat was breezy and action-packed. It was a gift and my saviour whileAfter so many years, finally this game came out. I played the original when I was barely a teenager and years later I remember this characters, places and music just like it was last week. What a way to remake a game. Even without the whole story, there are plenty of new things to discover in this more detailed world. Combat was breezy and action-packed. It was a gift and my saviour while under lockdown during the 2020 pandemic!… Expand
  20. LogTech
    May 3, 2020
    10
    This is a REAL MODERN GENERATION of FINAL FANTASY. Amazing Remake, maybe the best done until today. Amazing graphics, PERFECT gameplay and mechanics and story. I like the changes, but i dont like what they have added at the end of the game (they should finded another way to explain it in the second part not in the first part). NOMURA!!!!!!!
  21. iMustang
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    A couple days ago, I finished the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Normally I keep my reviews short, but I won't be able to do that this time. Spoiler free as always.

    This game is clearly a love project, a passion of the original creators of this game returning to make the version they always dreamed of making. And wow... did it show at every single detail. Even just    A couple days ago, I finished the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Normally I keep my reviews short, but I won't be able to do that this time. Spoiler free as always.

    This game is clearly a love project, a passion of the original creators of this game returning to make the version they always dreamed of making. And wow... did it show at every single detail. Even just playing the first mission of the original game alongside playing the remake, you see the attention to detail the developers made in recreating as much of the original as possible, down to the locations, character placements, and even conversations the characters had. But this is no "pure remake", because everything is SO FLESHED OUT! The classic players had always wished Midgar was more explorable, and boy did they deliver. City streets, lively slums, vibrant night lives. Midgar feels so alive now and I'm simply amazed with how much they were able to expand on this city, all while keeping the same tone of the classic.

    Our location isn't all though, the characters are so much more impactful this time around. Aerith & Barret in particular are so much more fleshed out than their classic counterparts it's unreal. Yes the whole cast was already lovable, but with voice acting and proper cutscenes, we get so much personality and character development now it's somehow even made them MORE lovable! And this doesn't just apply to the main cast! Biggs, Wedge, Jessie, heck even President Shinra are all characters who leave an impact on the player now in some which way, almost like there are no small parts left anymore. And the new characters who were lightly sprinkled in were a great deal of fun and fit perfectly into this world.

    The visuals of this game are nothing short of breathtaking. There's been a particular visual style Final Fantasy has gone for, especially with VII's spinoffs like Advent Children, Crisis Core, etc, but this game pushed all of those to the next level. Best part is the transitions are seamless, like there's no points where the gameplay ends and the cutscenes begin. I felt like a nerdy high school boy all over again who wanted a game that felt like I was playing Advent Children, and I got that and so much more. Even the boss battles were a cinematic experience, in fact I even rewatched a boss fight on Youtube because it was like watching a movie clip. But that's the thing! You're still in full control! No quick time events, no nonsense where the game takes over for too long, it's a perfect balance!

    With the addition of side quests and the fun characters that come from there, new areas to explore and people to meet, and more time to expand on the story into the dreams and envisions of the creators, it's an absolute treat to classic fans like myself because it feels like we're getting even more out of one of our favorite stories. There a certainly a fair amount of changes to the original story, which will likely lead to larger plot changes down the line, but with the way they're handling everything it all fits so perfectly well. This means classic fans and new fans alike can each have a new journey and new experiences playing these games, while also living a timeless and charming tail of these characters and the journey they go on.

    Can I also just say that this game is just an absolute JOY?! Meeting Reno, Wall Market, and so many other iconic scenes from the first arc of the game with all the added flare and stunning effort put into them just blows me away. Like the imagination I had to use when I played this game over a decade ago came to life. Like somehow VII has always looked like this in my head, but seeing it came to life gave me this weird feeling of rewatching a movie I've seen and also getting the movie adaption of the book I've always waited for.

    Both as a gamer and as a VII fan, I honestly found not a single flaw in this game. The remastered orchestra blew me away, the visuals and gameplay was flawless. I laughed, my jaw dropped, and I was given emotion to characters I never thought I would care about before until this Remake. Maybe there are some purists out there who didn't like this game, perhaps they wanted everything completely unchanged and just wanted a pure remaster of the original game. But you know who didn't want that? The original creators, and that's why they made this game again. This is the story they want to tell, one that they all want to make while they're all still alive and making games, and one they weren't even sure if they could make happen. Well it's happening, I and several other VII fans are along for the rid., Even being the first part in a series (what will likely be a trilogy) of games, I got a full game's experience, and I would be surprised if any other game this year claimed my Game of the Year spot. See you soon gang, I'm ready to go on one heck of a wild ride all over again.    … Expand
  22. Digiclone
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    story: The game takes the start of the original game and expands in an incredible way, bringing depth to Midgar's social and political experience, yes, Final Fantasy is a game that has a very large political weight towards the environment, but still the game focuses on the individuality of the characters and their motivations. We know that Remake will be divided into several parts, thisstory: The game takes the start of the original game and expands in an incredible way, bringing depth to Midgar's social and political experience, yes, Final Fantasy is a game that has a very large political weight towards the environment, but still the game focuses on the individuality of the characters and their motivations. We know that Remake will be divided into several parts, this game was a solid entry presenting everything that comes around while delivering a memorable experience.

    gameplay: the combat manages to make a perfect mix between the turn-based system already known in the old final fantasy with real-time combat. The enemies require different strategies, weapons and spells to be defeated so the game is very dynamic with changing characters and strategies. We also have variation where at times we have bosses where we face 1x1 with a sword instead of using magic and special powers against giant bosses.

    art: despite having a stylized realistic footprint the game has unique and beautiful scenarios and monsters. Everything looks very natural and looks great on the current generation of consoles.

    soundtrack: a strong point, the game managed to produce remixes of the original game's track with different musical genres and other changes that make the experience very rich and epic.    … Expand
  23. ghostrobo310
    May 27, 2020
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  24. Mageochef
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This is the game i have been waiting on since the time I first picked up this game when i played this back in 1997. The story add-on is a bit filling but a very nice touch if you like story and know how FF series games go. The gameplay for a turn basic game revamp to somewhat of a action basic with the ability to flip in between both is super nice and for the farmer for xp and other thingThis is the game i have been waiting on since the time I first picked up this game when i played this back in 1997. The story add-on is a bit filling but a very nice touch if you like story and know how FF series games go. The gameplay for a turn basic game revamp to somewhat of a action basic with the ability to flip in between both is super nice and for the farmer for xp and other thing to boost you toons there is some stuff in here for you too. Overall by leaps and bounds this is my favorite installment of this series and there 2 more to go… Expand
  25. Gelider
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best game of the year. I love tvOS game . Es el mejor videojuego del mundo lo recomiendo a todos . Muy fiel al -‘rugió y muchas horas de diversión
  26. Iammanolo510
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Got what I expected and more out of the game. Amazing start to what is going to be an amazing story. I truly hope SquareEnix add a beautiful open world experience like no other when the time comes.
  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. jamesseda
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    What can I say that hasn’t been said? Amazing. Brings back so many memories. I haven’t finished it yet but so far the gameplay is smooth. I love the fighting mechanics. Music is just incredible. The voice acting is really good as well. I’m having a great time playing. I bought the Deluxe version and I have no regrets. I’m super excited for the next chapter in the series.
  29. APC573
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The combat system beats the original as does the story telling and soundtrack! The graphics could be updated in some areas (which is a minor gripe). The original was one of my favourite games of all time and I can already tell this will do it justice.

    The original was mostly linear in Midgar as I remember. Therefore, any worries about the linearity of the game are superfluous as this    The combat system beats the original as does the story telling and soundtrack! The graphics could be updated in some areas (which is a minor gripe). The original was one of my favourite games of all time and I can already tell this will do it justice.

    The original was mostly linear in Midgar as I remember. Therefore, any worries about the linearity of the game are superfluous as this will be rectified once the next parts come out with the world map/open world to explore fully.    … Expand
  30. GamesXpert
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Final fantasy 7 remake is a masterpiece.Definate purchase for every video gamer.Remake has a different story than the original,we have 2 timelines now:1)The old timeline where we have the Crisis Core Saga (Zack's death) end and the original 7 story and 2)A new timeline where Crisis Core end is different(Zack Survives!) and Sephiroth knowing that he will lose if he makes the same things asFinal fantasy 7 remake is a masterpiece.Definate purchase for every video gamer.Remake has a different story than the original,we have 2 timelines now:1)The old timeline where we have the Crisis Core Saga (Zack's death) end and the original 7 story and 2)A new timeline where Crisis Core end is different(Zack Survives!) and Sephiroth knowing that he will lose if he makes the same things as he did in the original story,he decides to act differently this time.Sephiroth's last words were:"Cloud you have 7 seconds,let's see what you can do in that time".Can't wait to see the next part.… 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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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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