Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8148 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 6,327 out of 8148
  2. Mixed: 727 out of 8148
  3. Negative: 1,094 out of 8148
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  1. 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
  2. DennisBalmung
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    What a great first act i love it !!! Great story
    Good graphic
    Great pacing
    I cant wait to play the second act
  3. VenusGospel
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing I was in tears most the game! What amazing job the crew at square did. Lives up to the hype for sure.
  4. QueenAegis
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Great first part of the remakes, really Gors so much more in depth that when all the games are released it’ll be masterpiece that may surpass the original.
  5. nerudra
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    adds so much to the original. the original should have had this level of character development from the start. battle system is awesome.
  6. qfettes
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The one thing I agree with in the negative reviews is that "reimagining" would be more appropriate than remake. If you wanted a 1:1 remake of the original game with turn based combat and an identical script, then buy the original on steam and download some higher resolution mods. SE was very clear about what this game is. Every long-time final fantasy fan knows to ignore the 'real-fans'The one thing I agree with in the negative reviews is that "reimagining" would be more appropriate than remake. If you wanted a 1:1 remake of the original game with turn based combat and an identical script, then buy the original on steam and download some higher resolution mods. SE was very clear about what this game is. Every long-time final fantasy fan knows to ignore the 'real-fans' right after release. They'll always hate anything that isn't identical to their favorites.

    All that aside, it feels familiar to the aource, the stuff they added fleshes out the world in meaningful/interesting ways, the combat is a amazing step forward and meshes real time/turn based combat together in a really great way. The attention to detail and love that went into this game makes it a must buy.    … Expand
  7. Winchesterath
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Still a masterpiece, I miss it so much, now we can enjoy one of the best games ever made, in the beginning it's a little difficult to get used with the controller, but after some hours we get ready. Every FF fan will enjoy it for sure.
  8. Mr_S_Harrow
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I could go on about how much the original means to games in general (myself included, though not as much as some) but this isn't about twenty-three years past, this is about the here and now. This will only be a quick review basically to some criticism being leveled at the game which can be justified but there are counters. Yes, it can feel bloated with side quests which are repetitive,I could go on about how much the original means to games in general (myself included, though not as much as some) but this isn't about twenty-three years past, this is about the here and now. This will only be a quick review basically to some criticism being leveled at the game which can be justified but there are counters. Yes, it can feel bloated with side quests which are repetitive, however the extra time this affords you with certain characters can not be underestimated, giving more breathing room for dialogue and interaction with the world around you and with said character's by your side. This works feels real and alive in a way it never has before, with a narrative depth dug deeper with every event no matter how small or how important to the main story. At the end of my gameplay I knew these people, this world more than I ever thought possible and became more emotionally attached then I thought possible. With probably the best voice acting (with that extra needed, special final fantasy cheese) which is entertaining and enduring. The story itself does change dramatically, but to say any more would spoil events to come. Despite some texture issues this is a beautiful world, so much care has gone into the character models and the world itself it blends into the narrative to create a jaw dropping experience. Add to that the slightly divisive change to combat and bosses which can be exhausting, yet is never boring and nearly always epic. The game isn't perfect, but it is a complete remake with so much love and attention put into it, I cannot wait until part 2.… Expand
  9. Coib
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Fantastic combat, amazing boss fights, incredible music and graphics and the ending is exactly what I was hoping for. This feels so fresh . I loved every minute.
  10. OmegaTavo
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, a true new vision of a classic. If you liked in anyway the original you should try this one.
  11. B3457
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    absolute disaster, why did they change the story...all we wanted was FF7 with updates graphics and voices, instead we get this garbage ...
  12. diegomc97
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incomplete game sold at full price that eventually will be sold again and in the end we will have paid around 200 dollars… Expand
  13. JackHuang93
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Generally, a great game, need to improve the view system. Sometimes it could be such pain when you deal with the monster in the sky.
  14. fgjhytfjtyjyjyj
    Apr 10, 2020
    1
    Its more of a reimagination than a remake, the new battle system suck. this review has to be 75 characters long, but really there isnt much to say i guess the graphics are okay, the dialogue are nice at first but gets long. The ending doesnt make any sense but as said before its a reimagination more than a remake
  15. dothackv2
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    i like it. Its a remake not an HD remaster. As a fan of the original game there is no reason not to pick this up and enjoy what they did to expand this world. its a story game not an open world Skyrim game and that's okay for me. Cant wait for part 2
  16. jonnysilverhand
    Apr 10, 2020
    4
    una autentica vergüenza, pierde toda la esencia de final fantasy, se ríe en la memoria del original y el modo clásico (modo prensa), es un insulto al fan de toda la vida, ya que otros juegos actuales y que han triunfado, con combates por turnos. (dragonquest XI, persona 5,etc..) y este final fantasy se declina por una lucha estilo ffXV, que no es malo, pero no es ff., por cierto, se estauna autentica vergüenza, pierde toda la esencia de final fantasy, se ríe en la memoria del original y el modo clásico (modo prensa), es un insulto al fan de toda la vida, ya que otros juegos actuales y que han triunfado, con combates por turnos. (dragonquest XI, persona 5,etc..) y este final fantasy se declina por una lucha estilo ffXV, que no es malo, pero no es ff., por cierto, se esta notando el rewievbombing que se está haciendo para inflar la nota y que pueda vender más… Expand
  17. Bolgie
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    First of all, this is not a remake, or at least not what an average person expects of one, and certainly not the type of remake fans of the original had been asking for years. It's a pseudo sequel that assumes you already know the plot of the original.

    With that out of the way here are some faults that hopefully will convince you not to give Square-Enix your money for this subpar    First of all, this is not a remake, or at least not what an average person expects of one, and certainly not the type of remake fans of the original had been asking for years. It's a pseudo sequel that assumes you already know the plot of the original.

    With that out of the way here are some faults that hopefully will convince you not to give Square-Enix your money for this subpar product:

    -Final Fantasy XIII levels of hallway design, the game is extremely monotonous and linear, it even goes as far as blocking you with a WRONG WAY message like it's a racing game.

    -"We expanded Midgar into a whole game" actually means they added a ton of padding (it takes over an hour of walking simulator section just to get from the church to Aeris' house) and lazy sidequests (for example, kill 10 types of this enemy); you don't actually get to explore other sections of Midgar that were not in the original game.

    -Graphics take a huge nosedive after the demo section of the game, certain environments and textures look like something out of the Playstation 2 era, this is not an exaggeration.

    -New characters/entities start showing up early (also right after the demo section, conveniently enough) and often, and they pretty much ruin every scene they appear in by depriving the original characters of their agency. Not much more can be said without getting into spoiler territory, but it cannot be understated just how much these new entities clash with the atmosphere of the game and the story.

    -Action battle system doesn't actually offer any more depth, every single enemy you encounter just happens to be an annoying damage sponge, further contributing to the padding.

    -Despite all the padding, it's just a 20-30 hour game unless you are really dragging your feet or get stuck somewhere somehow.

    -Already known for years but always worth repeating, this "remake" only covers around 10% of the original game, but you still have to pay full price for it.

    -English voice acting is very mediocre for modern standards. Some characters, a lot of NPCs in particular, seem to just be monotonously reading the script while putting no actual effort.

    The music is good but thankfully you don't have to pay $60 to listen to it.    … Expand
  18. Bigimpactpooch
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    They made the Midgard section 10 times better and it was a ride from beginning to end. Best writing in video games ever right next to God of War
  19. SasaPapac53
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest remakes ever, the Story is just as compelling as the original and the character designs are all perfect and the soundtrack is something special, a must play for all RPG fans… Expand
  20. Dajak
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    Un juego para los fans, no es un juego complejo es lineal, no esperes un RPG, este juego es fuerte en sus gráficos, y te hace recordar bien la nostalgia del clásico, pero comprarlo en trozos y extensiones para alargar más las ventas, perder la base de un RPG lo mata, te recomiendo mejor verlo con tu stream favorito.
  21. GryphonM
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Excellent game and well worth the wait and I can't wait to see how the rest will turn out
  22. Ishdidhddn
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing absolutely amazing 50 hour game beautiful.................zfhhffucucucucucucucucucucucucucuc
  23. Templar182
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Im in love with FF7R. Im really enjoying watching every detail and listening to every one. Im amazed at the artistic aspect of the zones and how they recapture and bring much more story and environment like a tribute of the old prerendered backgrounds. In vanilla FF7 we did not get to see much of the upper platform and now we see a very detailed contrast between both societies. TheIm in love with FF7R. Im really enjoying watching every detail and listening to every one. Im amazed at the artistic aspect of the zones and how they recapture and bring much more story and environment like a tribute of the old prerendered backgrounds. In vanilla FF7 we did not get to see much of the upper platform and now we see a very detailed contrast between both societies. The character lines and personalities are great but not perfect and neither is the lipsync and facial expressions of the main characters similar to the ones in Death Stranding: and still its the best Ive seen. The gorgeous music is of course an epic remaster of the old classics and they fit in the best moments and even the beat changes to actions and flow marvelously between ambiences. The combat systems do their best in cramming many items, spells, skills and materia while maintaining a very active flow in combat. The option to play turnbased is an unnecessary but welcome playstyle.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. eustazyone
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Oh man it was a journey, a long one but worth it. Game is a marvel, in every aspect I adore it. Love battle style, heroes, story but my most beloved part is music which outstanding it's like best Hollywood, opera, choir music in one. It is artistic masterpiece. What a game!
  26. presi
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Un juego increíble, con un sistema de combate espectacular, una de las mejores bandas sonoras de la generación, unos personajes memorables y un universo fascinante. Es cierto que tiene algunos fallos menores, pero que para nada empañan a este gran videojuego que te engancha de principio a fin gracias a su ritmo sobresaliente.
  27. AX10
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Brillante. De lo mejor de la generación. El mejor sistema de combates que se hizo para un RPG, no como los occidentales. Acá volvió la estrategia. Gráficamente está en lo más alto de la generación, la factura técnica y la historia profundizada me extremesen pensando en lo que hay y se nos viene para seguir rememorando uno de los juegos más importantes de la historia.
  28. Theseus77
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    It's just caressing the soul.Beautiful graphics, music, epic fights .. There are even minor mistakes, but it forgives ...
  29. desertrabbit
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Good :
    - magnificent sound
    - expanding original story
    - great combat system

    Bad
    - inconvenient map system.
    - graphic texture loading.

    but totally Awesome game. Stop score terrorism.
  30. caio10brasil
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    To begin with, it's just incredible that this game is real and Square Enix has put so much love here. Combat 10/10, Music 10/10, Characters 10/10, Graphics 10/10, Story 9/10, sometimes the pace is not just there yet and some few sidequests were lazy thought. In general, as the original, the remake is also one of the best games ever made.
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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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