Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8148 Ratings

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  1. Avoidedorc36584
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Horrible. Just horrible. Unfinished (even after the numerous delays) and just plain boring. Save your money and do not make a mistake buying it.
  2. RicardWolfe
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    If you are expecting to play the remake of the original game, then here is a nice advice for you, don't buy this game.

    Different Story + Different Gameplay + Different targeted audience = A total different game.

    Skip it without hesitation.
  3. BilliePamplin
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    SquareEnix is so incompetent that they couldn't even make Red XIII a playable character even though this remake covers only the Midgar part of the original game. After 10 years or more of development, what kind of joke is this, SquareEnix? Hah?
  4. HugoGander
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Pessoal, se vocês acham que vão jogar o remake do Final Fantasy VII, vocês estão enganados. Este jogo é lixo, parece com aqueles jogos do Kingdom Hearts, a jogabilidade é diferente, a estória nada haver, tudo mentira. Não compra esse lixo não.
  5. 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
  6. LydaKircher
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    I was ready for minor changes in the story, as they advertised, but yet the changes were huge in such a way that you will have the impression that you are not playing Final Fantasy VII anymore but another game.
  7. AngelusNovus07
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    A lot of graphic engine and a lot of paraphernalia but quite inferior to the original in several aspects. The change of style of game seems to me a mistake because the sensations that it transmits while you play it are not in line with the story that is being told. The subject system of the original game was incredibly good even compared to current games, a revision and extension of thisA lot of graphic engine and a lot of paraphernalia but quite inferior to the original in several aspects. The change of style of game seems to me a mistake because the sensations that it transmits while you play it are not in line with the story that is being told. The subject system of the original game was incredibly good even compared to current games, a revision and extension of this would have been much more enjoyable to play. The characters look good but there's always something creaking about them as if something isn't quite right. In short, as a game it is entertaining and nice to watch but it doesn't go any further, it stays at the level of any RPG action of the last generations except for the technical improvement of the consoles and engines themselves. If we add to all the above that it is a game that in its original version came complete in several CDs and in this case is sold as several episodes that are worth the same as a complete game each we can reach the conclusion that the idea is to get the maximum benefit at the expense of mistreating a classic title in an unnecessary way.

    I don't recommend its purchase since the original game is a much better way to live the FF IIV experience and in case you are not looking for that experience but for a game of this style I think there are similar options in the market that for the price of a single episode of this title include the complete game.    … Expand
  8. Illix
    Apr 15, 2020
    0
    This falsely advertised "remake" butchers and absolutely does not respect the source material nor the fans who've been hoping for an *actual* remake for over *two decades* who have been repeatedly teased and lied to time and again. -10 If it were even possible. Selling at full price only a small part of the game (and simply labeling it "Remake" instead of numbering it) then claiming thisThis falsely advertised "remake" butchers and absolutely does not respect the source material nor the fans who've been hoping for an *actual* remake for over *two decades* who have been repeatedly teased and lied to time and again. -10 If it were even possible. Selling at full price only a small part of the game (and simply labeling it "Remake" instead of numbering it) then claiming this will all be in service to it is an outright lie. "Classic Mode"? Please. This is a straight-up Kingdom Hearts reskin and blatant cash grab. **** Nomura.

    If you enjoyed this game, great, but scummy practices like this should not be tolerated, let alone praised.    … Expand
  9. MarcoPolo777
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    For 80% of the game, it was like a slowly brewing fine wine, then the last 20% became trite, cliche, C grade, lowest common denominator over the top anime circus, and not in a good way.
  10. hanspeterjantje
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All most fans ever wanted was a remake of the original with generally better graphics and some of the more wonky parts improved (chocobo races , the rts level etc) . Instead we get a reskin of the last final fantasy game as far as combat and depth goes.

    Time travel ruins most of the emotional drama of the original. Image a Romeo and juliet where in the remake they both survive.    … Expand
  11. losille88
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    The game fails to be a remake or retelling of the original, it's not what it was advertised to be.

    It would be a decent game but the fact that it's not what i paid for is enough to win a 0 in my book.
  12. LaunaCuevas
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Would you like to buy a Kingdom Hearts game and then while playing it to find out that it's actually a Final Fantasy game with a Final Fantasy story? Of course you wouldn't. How would you rate that game? 0, I suppose. (Definitely not Final Fantasy VII Remake, more like a sequel or simply a brand new game.)
  13. NestorKilduff
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Square Enix developers are so incompetent that they can't even remake the whole original game, then they decide to insult their fans with this "reimagining" trash game and advertise it as being a remake.
  14. fringames
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Square enix, this isn't a **** remake but Nomura has just dumped his KH fantasies all over a classic and changed the key moments in the original. Biggs and wedge, and Zack's death are all important to the story. Why call it a remake when it's a reimagining and far from a true remake. Not happy. How very dissapointing.… Expand
  15. jimfoes
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It seems that they failed to contain Nomura's insanity under control, really disappointing ending.

    Time travel, non-specific dialogue, "defy destiny" no-sense, empty fan-service, alternate timelines.

    What a joke.    … Expand
  16. denushigh
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    They straight lied to fan saying this was going to be a remake. Probably didn't want to risk losing the old fan purchased. I think fans would be more forgiving if they would had mentioned this was going to be a reboot.
  17. aelord
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Way too short for a full priced game. It reminds me of when they stretched the hobbit into 3 movies to make more money by adding in a bunch of pointless crap.
  18. RayfordWidener
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Unfortunately, I can't recommend this game to anyone because it is a total disrespect to the original game.
  19. juzzaga
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created Metacritic account to reflect how badly Squarenix failed with this game.

    They ruined Sephiroth! The villain of the game that defined whole console generation.
    The villain that was originally introduced with mysticism, inspiration, fear and awe in the later parts of the game that tied the whole story arc together.
    The villain who showed that Shinra is not all powerful and that there is more to the planet than just mako.
    The villain that gave motivation to the main character to become who he is.
    The villain that we understand because he too is just an experiment.
    Sephiroth is now introduced in the very beginning of the game with no context - in fact just randomly as an flashback on some trashy Midgar alley because development time were so tight on budget. Probably because Nomura had ruined the story so many times with the external studios.
    Story is prolonged with game mechanics that are clumsy and reflect more other game titles that FF7. Oh and Midgar is sunny place now.

    It's unfinished, badly written. It's true disappointment - I wanted to like this game.    … Expand
  20. gersb
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    Eu ainda nem quero acreditar que Square-enix está comercialisando este jogo como sendo o remake do jogo original. Isso é macacagem e falta de respeito cara.
  21. lipar
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    SquareEnix thinks we are stupid.

    Remaster = same story with graphics upscaled. (Example, FFVII for Nintendo switch is a remaster) Remake = Same story with graphics remade from scratch. (Example, Resident Evil 1 for GameCube, Ps4, etc) Reboot = Different story and characters design totally changed. (Example DMC:Devil May Cry) Now, this remake is actually none of the above    SquareEnix thinks we are stupid.

    Remaster = same story with graphics upscaled. (Example, FFVII for Nintendo switch is a remaster)

    Remake = Same story with graphics remade from scratch. (Example, Resident Evil 1 for GameCube, Ps4, etc)

    Reboot = Different story and characters design totally changed. (Example DMC:Devil May Cry)

    Now, this remake is actually none of the above mentioned options, it is a sequel, it's about a story that happens after the events of the original game.

    The common sense right now is that, while in development, the developers concluded they were not able nor competent enough to finish the remake project so they went to plan B, make a sequel and advertise the game as it being a remake anyway.

    what a Fantastic and Glorious way to stupidly treat everybody.    … Expand
  22. Funkycolmadena
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    This is very clearly a cash grab. Even after being stretched out by running through endless hallways in the end its only half the length of a regular game and maybe a quarter length of a proper rpg.

    If you can rent this, do it and have it beat in under a weekend.
  23. billski
    May 2, 2020
    0
    I initially gave this game a score of 5 for all the good factors it brought to the table, however after coming across multiple entries here about users having their reviews deleted (based on completely valid points) I have been turned off enough to re-evaluate my score.

    If this alone doesn't lose your respect for SE, then it might be an idea to think about the fact that instead of    I initially gave this game a score of 5 for all the good factors it brought to the table, however after coming across multiple entries here about users having their reviews deleted (based on completely valid points) I have been turned off enough to re-evaluate my score.

    If this alone doesn't lose your respect for SE, then it might be an idea to think about the fact that instead of focusing on polishing their unbroken golden egg, they intentionally implemented a plot that figuratively portrays the fanbase as a cancerous tumor (the pointless fate & whispers) that stifles 'creative' direction and freedom, despite hyping us over the past 5 years, after around 15 years of a collective begging for a remake.

    What an abhorrent and disgusting way to treat your fanbase.

    Anyone who has the nerve to think a low practice like this is OK convinces me that they are a either a paid shill, an impressionable child with no sense of discernment or taste, or an ****    … Expand
  24. H3ct0r_jr123
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Bro low-key this game ass it's over rated it's a trash Wana be link from legends of zelda
  25. Omnirealms
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They should have called it final fantasy 7 reboot. At least then you would know going in that it wasn't the same story.… Expand
  26. drunkito
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Soy un super fan de final fantasy 7 y lo único que se puede decir que esto no es un remake, primero metiendo mucho relleno en Migdar y luego con el final, eso NO ES LO QUE PASA EN EL JUEGO, encima a partir de ahora con la siuiente entrega no pasara nada de lo que tenía que pasar, han cambiado toda la historia. no deberia llamarse FF7 que lo llamen FF16 o como quieran pero que no mientan.
  27. DangitArc
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of people said it better than I could.

    The game starts beautifully. They changed some small elements, fleshed out others and it was all well done. Everything felt like FF7, but more of it to enjoy. The music was excellent, the combat was fun and most of the changes were ones that I could understand the need for or just get over and accept.

    Then I entered the Shin-Ra building.

    **Spoilers below this point**

    Things went off the rails hard and several changes are the kinds that have huge implications on later parts of the story. Some points are even directed jabs at the people who loved the original game.
    Showing bits and pieces from the OG storyline as "What happens if we fail here," Throwing in some Kingdom hearts big bad that hilariously clashes with the entire aesthetic of the game up to that point. Then having a great big Sephiroth showdown? I get that they feel like then need a climax to the first chapter, but that could have very easily been done by playing up the three big boss battles that you get on your way out of the building and adding more to the motor cycle chase after.

    Instead they decided to frame the whole thing as "The original was bad and we're going to show you something good." Would we have been asking for this remake for fifteen years if we wanted a completely new direction? We asked for the remake because we loved the game. We wanted that game. Not a reboot, not some kind of alternate reality. Just the game we grew up loving, updated and expanded upon (You know, like everything up to the last two or so hours of the game).    … Expand
  28. Reigolos
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    One of the most disappointing games I played in recent years. The game was supposed to expand over the original content but instead was padded out with boring side quests and narrow corridors. Thanks for nothing.
  29. SavetheHumans
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm only giving this a zero for one reason. It's not Final fantasy 7. This is some new weird time travel,/ fight fate sequel. This is clearly a game to pander to those who must always have a "happy ending." If squareenix had advertised it as a totally new game,I wouldn't have even bothered with it in the first place. I think that is why it's so disappointing.… Expand
  30. daicon
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    Final Fantasy VII is NOT Kingdom HEARTS
    Don't NOMURA, this is not kingom heart.

    We don't want alternative realities, we don't want time travel, we don't want WHAT IF.

    I ACCEPT plot extensions and improvements. DO NOT invent in this way. Please.
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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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