Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. rodasgerrard
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Loved this remake. Final Fantasy is my all time favorite series and this was a magnificente return to origins with nostalgic feeling and at the same time brought a new dynamic and story elements.
    Great remake, for the old players and new ones. I couldn't stop playing until getting 100% and even then I miss playing it so I just do it all over again.
    Soundtrack is delightful as usual! My    Loved this remake. Final Fantasy is my all time favorite series and this was a magnificente return to origins with nostalgic feeling and at the same time brought a new dynamic and story elements.
    Great remake, for the old players and new ones. I couldn't stop playing until getting 100% and even then I miss playing it so I just do it all over again.
    Soundtrack is delightful as usual!
    My personal favorite in 2020!    … Expand
  2. Thaksin
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Когда-то я посмотрел фильм Advent Children и мне понравился он, хотя я и не играл 7-ю часть этой серии, не довелось.
    Сейчас я смог познакомиться с серией и играть будто бы в тот самый фильм (подумать только я тогда лишь мечтал, играть в что-то с такой графикой как в мульте и пожалуйста, возможно даже лучше).    Когда-то я посмотрел фильм Advent Children и мне понравился он, хотя я и не играл 7-ю часть этой серии, не довелось.
    Сейчас я смог познакомиться с серией и играть будто бы в тот самый фильм (подумать только я тогда лишь мечтал, играть в что-то с такой графикой как в мульте и пожалуйста, возможно даже лучше).
  3. North_wind
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    I didn't played the classic, but oh my god. This game is sooooo good, the characters, the gameplay, the story, and especially the music. I can't wait for part 2 of it!
  4. talflo
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Amazing remake! Great gameplay! Not a “10” some little details that they need to improve.
  5. kambing860210
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    this game is amazing, smooth game-play and graphics looks good for current gen console, as a fan boy of original game, it has a good ending that makes me surprise, can't wait for the part 2
  6. TheSupremeKing
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is one of the greatest RPG games I ever Played. Gameplay is fun and satisfaction. All characters are amazing and really good. In my opinion this the best game of 2020 !
  7. L30x
    Dec 28, 2020
    7
    The good:
    - Excellent combat system. Never gets boring and is very fluent as well as complex and punishing if you don't pay attention.
    - Great soundtrack. - Detailed character designs (in combat and cut scenes) and overall sharp graphics with very little aliasing. - Good paced story with some nice additions (imo) to the original storyline. The bad: - Terrible voice acting and/or dialogue    The good:
    - Excellent combat system. Never gets boring and is very fluent as well as complex and punishing if you don't pay attention.
    - Great soundtrack.
    - Detailed character designs (in combat and cut scenes) and overall sharp graphics with very little aliasing.
    - Good paced story with some nice additions (imo) to the original storyline.

    The bad:
    - Terrible voice acting and/or dialogue directing. While the original FF7 was somewhat goofy in it's tone this one is outright hysterical and over the top. Barret in particular is super cringy.
    - Clunky and inaccurate controls when navigating the world. Feels very pre-gen.
    - The environment is poorly textured and looks like a PS3 game that got remastered. It is probably due to the very long development and this does not at all look or feel like a current generation game from 2020.
    - Overly convoluted and poorly explained menus. The leveling system and equipment is rather basic compared to other RPGs (not neccesarily a bad thing) yet navigating it is a chore.

    It is mind boggling how this game in almost every aspect is a step down from FFXV that came out 3.5 years prior to this one. And with the insane and very delayed development I highly doubt they will ever release the rest of the episodes.
    I did however very much enjoy the game as I am a big fan of the original and the combat was very entertaining so it was easier for me to look through the flaws. For someone who didn't play the PS1 title back then it might not be as easy.    … Expand
  8. Abc1234
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    Animation sucks.

    Hit box sucks.

    I don't mind if the game is split into 2 parts, but midgar only is pushing it.

    90% of ff7 cut out just to sell it to you as a seperate game.

    To make up for the cut content, they pad it out. Like really pad it out. A 5 to 10 minutes location is now an hour long.

    I do not recommend this if you liked the OG FF7. It is a spit to the face from square enix.
  9. ImArtem
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed every second of this game
    I recommend everyone to go and buy it!!!
  10. DaBigBoss
    Dec 26, 2020
    0
    This game is just a geniality if u dont played yet give a oportunity and enjoy it
  11. Goo4you
    Apr 29, 2020
    7
    FF7 Remake and Square Enix summed up:

    -Wonderful music -Fantastic voice acting -Beautiful graphics -The artistic direction is top-notch -Incredible package and presentation -The worst game mechanics ever put to a game. Square Enix doesn't want to make video games anymore, they want to make interactive movies, and It shows in FF7 Remake. Instead of crafting a whole new system to fit what    FF7 Remake and Square Enix summed up:

    -Wonderful music
    -Fantastic voice acting
    -Beautiful graphics
    -The artistic direction is top-notch
    -Incredible package and presentation
    -The worst game mechanics ever put to a game.

    Square Enix doesn't want to make video games anymore, they want to make interactive movies, and It shows in FF7 Remake. Instead of crafting a whole new system to fit what they were working on, something that highlights the way battles take place that accentuates the frenetic pace they've set here; they instead shoved a 20+ years combat philosophy and style where it doesn't belong. Not only that, but the damage balance is broken at every level.

    Normal mode damage is way over-tooled, forcing you further into the janky combat system. Let's not kid ourselves; you're going to tunnel one character for an entire fight until the game forces you to switch, and when it does, you'll tunnel combat over items or even spells (unless they force you into it). That is the horrible design, and they could have avoided all of it had they, just, made, something new. Instead, the caved to fanboy fear and shoveled this convoluted mess out.

    Easy, is UNDER-Tooled and saps any and all fun out of combat. It's not like there's a lesser risk from combat--there's NO risk in combat. The most straightforward answer here would have been to come to market with a wholly new system for combat and not one tugging at nostalgia.

    Classic, shouldn't exist. At that point, Square Enix should have gone full out and made this a movie and not pretend it was a game.

    FF7 Remake sums up Square Enix perfectly. Grandious design, meticulous attention to detail in presentation and style, but Dear Lord, Do I have to make a Video Game? I really don't want to make a video game anymore! I want to make movies!! Please let us make a movie?!? The ironic thing is when they are allowed to make a movie; they're horrible.

    I really hope after this release they take stock of their priorities and hunker down and focus back on Game mechanics and gameplay because right now, Square Enix is lost.

    Grade per points as mentioned earlier:

    Music: A+
    Voice Acting: A+
    Graphics: A+
    Art direction: A+
    Presentation of Total Package: A+
    Game Mechanics: F-

    Side note: The awful camera is awful, just awful. So, very, very bad. There's no fixing it, it's just bad.

    Update:4/27/2020:

    After spending a lot more time with the game, I took a point off for the awful linear corridor design. The damn hand-holding this game does it has all the frustration of FF13. You can't explore those side paths, you can't go check this building, YOU HAVE TO GO HERE NOW WHERE WE TELL YOU!

    I can take a bit of this in a game, but it's the entire thing folks. There's no grinding, there's no exploring. You go where they tell you to do and screw you for thinking otherwise! (until Chapter 14, basically the end of the game). It's another point against Square Enix for really, really, REALLY wanting to make interactive movies and not games.

    Combat is still awful. I don't think I've ever played a game where the game part is the part I want to get through as fast as possible. I've hated every single fight I've had in the game, without fail. And I mean, trash fights, awful. Boss fights, awful. All of it is just so, god damn bad.

    If you're shouting about great the battle system is, you're a masochist that hates good things. There is no middle ground here. No shades of grey. Normally I'd wouldn't be the type to be so black and white about something. With this game, it's all bad. If all the other elements weren't top-notch, I would have shelved this and never looked back. But, the rest of the package is just stellar.    … Expand
  12. soahknam
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    Great remake, but its incomplete. History: 9
    Gameplay: 10
    Visuals: 10
    Music:10

    My personal score : 9
  13. R3dNeck
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful, the only problem with this masterpiece is the that the textures are pretty bad on some places
  14. EVOLUTION8
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    Good job giving life to some old characters and I love how the world looks.
    Problems:
    Story is all over the place. Future changing, parallel universes, destiny. I don't like how everything is changing. People who supposed to die are not dead. Boring side missions instead of knowing some other characters better. Combat can sometimes be very annoying. It's like you can dodge and do    Good job giving life to some old characters and I love how the world looks.
    Problems:
    Story is all over the place. Future changing, parallel universes, destiny. I don't like how everything is changing.
    People who supposed to die are not dead.
    Boring side missions instead of knowing some other characters better.
    Combat can sometimes be very annoying. It's like you can dodge and do normal stuff but you also have some kind of turn base. I would've prefer turn base with awesome animations and strategic play but I kind of enjoyed the gameplay.
    I hated the mini games.
    I was okay with cutting the fillers and focus more on the main missions.
    This part had too many blanks, to many bad changes to the story.
    Nobody liked the stupid ghosts or whatever they're called (that's how much I care about them).
    I feel like the next parts will disappoint me and Square Enix will not have the balls to make the same story, with the important death and complex story for Cloud.
    I see the hard work but can't give it more than 8.
    Used time and money to implement this new battle system when a turn base was okay, make useless side missions, trying to change a good story into something we already is boring and we see everywhere: more parallel universes that can change your destiny and future...
    We have no idea how much we will wait and if it deserves the wait.
    I'm okay focusing more on what important instead of making too many things that will only make you more bored and care less for the good parts.
    I love to see a remake of the game but I'm also disappointing.
    I had fun with the game so it deserves an 8 but if the story is not better in Part 2 I don't think I will play it or I will play it after 1 year and maybe give it a 6 (if it's as bad as I expect it to be).
    It's like Square Enix forget what made Final Fantasy 7 famous. They attack the good parts and try to change it.    … Expand
  15. Lanni
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    I loved this game to the core. A beautiful masterpiece. The characters are amazing they felt so lively! each one with his own personality, even secondary characters. The combat imo feels refreshing and original, a mixture between the best of both past and present in FFs. I didn't have a problem with the semi lineal aspect of the game. I had grown tired of open world games because they areI loved this game to the core. A beautiful masterpiece. The characters are amazing they felt so lively! each one with his own personality, even secondary characters. The combat imo feels refreshing and original, a mixture between the best of both past and present in FFs. I didn't have a problem with the semi lineal aspect of the game. I had grown tired of open world games because they are too many of them and every time it feels more like the same game. Can't wait to the second part to be released! in the meantime i'm going to play the og final fantasy 7 which i never played to cool down the hype.… Expand
  16. DylanHall
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This is what remake should be, amazing graphics, great combat and an unforgettable story. 100% worth the price, especially if you are into final fantasy or interested in trying it out.
  17. Ganderlow
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Most polished game I've played in years and one of the best FF games period. The story and characters are interesting and easy to follow. This game does drag in some areas with puzzles and side plots, but it does great at everything else. One of the best combat systems yet with an entirely playable team. Diverse weapons with lots of skills to choose from and level up.
    I can't wait for part 2!
  18. pcschmidt00
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    Square does a great job of bringing this game into modern times with some added bits as well. There were a few missteps though, such as some padding here and there, some very strange story beats, and some rough textures, but still a great time
  19. Alixa2s
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games this gen. I just wished we had more freedom but that won’t prevent me to give this game a 10/10. Interesting story, great gameplay. amazing visuals, and kickass music… Expand
  20. BrenerMatos
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo que já fizeram pro PS4, remake super bem feito, história fantástica. Merecia ter levado o GOTY pois foi muito melhor em todos os aspectos que os concorrentes.
  21. Toshi_inu
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Gran rpg, tiene fallos gráficos, pero si jugaste la versión original te gustará
  22. Yasin1382
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    این بازی محشره موسیقی عالی گیم پلی خیلی خوب گرافیک که هیچی
  23. DDOG1
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Possibly best remake that has released in the last 10 years. Graphics are 10/10, story and gameplay are both 10/10. Can’t wait for part 2
  24. beershady
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    The story of the game is quite different from the original but it is still awesome. Characters feel so alive and you feel like a part of the gang. Gameplay is very fun but level designs could have been a little bit more explorable. The same thing also applies to the city. I wish we could explore every section of Midgar. But overall it is one of the best games of 2020.
  25. v__GALAHAD__v
    Dec 14, 2020
    7
    FFVII remake is a great experience for anyone that owns a PS4. The setting of Midgard is visually stunning and creative, not to mention the graphics are stellar (apart from some very bad background visuals in one area). The combat is amazing, it's a perfect blend of real time action and turn based combat that is well complemented with a varied party and plenty of weapons and skills at yourFFVII remake is a great experience for anyone that owns a PS4. The setting of Midgard is visually stunning and creative, not to mention the graphics are stellar (apart from some very bad background visuals in one area). The combat is amazing, it's a perfect blend of real time action and turn based combat that is well complemented with a varied party and plenty of weapons and skills at your disposal.

    The overall plot for me was intriguing enough to keep playing and really lives up to the title of this game being a REMAKE and not a carbon copy of the original. The highlight for me was visiting Sector 6 where the game really shines and also the jaw dropping finale.

    The characters writing for me was below par with overly dramatic lines and cringeworthy dialogue exchanges. This doesn't help by the wooden English acting of some characters, particularly Cloud. The overuse of Sephiroth really makes the character less intimidating and more of a crazy ex that will not leave you alone.

    One major flaw of this game is the amount of padding it has. Certain chapters and scenes are excruciatingly drawn out, particularly chapters 4, 6 and a particularly annoying scene in chapter 12.    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Beko16
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Great game and remake

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  28. claevimanus
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This is one of my favorite games ever. Looks great and design and art is really great
  29. DanielTheCritic
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    I'm a big fan of the original Final Fantasy 7 and I think that does elevate a lot of the reviews somewhat. The original characters are captured incredibly ~ better than even Advent Children did. The story is creatively fleshed out to a point where we are much more emotionally attached to the events in Midgar. However, if this wasn't FF7, it would be a considered a weak simplistic RPG.I'm a big fan of the original Final Fantasy 7 and I think that does elevate a lot of the reviews somewhat. The original characters are captured incredibly ~ better than even Advent Children did. The story is creatively fleshed out to a point where we are much more emotionally attached to the events in Midgar. However, if this wasn't FF7, it would be a considered a weak simplistic RPG. There isn't much more to character progression outside of levelling up your character and materia, and unlocking weapon abilities / stats using SP. They could have taken the liberty to expand the mechanics so much more, as they had done with the story. A seriously missed opportunity. And lastly, the hard mode. It's more of a chapter select / new game plus sort of thing. However, it falls very short and quite forced. You aren't able to use items and your MP does not regenerate at benches. This is fine, but it feels more like a gimmicky game mode more than a regular hard mode, as if they didn't know how else to make the game more difficult. It's a shame, since you spend the whole game hording items only to not be able to use them once you attempt to conquer hard mode. It would have better to have a separate hard mode playthrough where you start from scratch without your levels and materia, but it still allows you to use items and regen MP normally, but with the enemies stronger and with new abilities (as it is now). I do have faith that the team will make some improvements for the next game, as they'll be more focused on the game design itself, other than the fact that "it's an FF7 remake" and riding the nostalgia train.
    I did still enjoy this game, and I recommend it to anybody who loves FF7 or Final Fantasy in general. I would not recommend it to those unfamiliar with the original, because of the above points. I still give this game a high score ~ the way they captured the characters and the world of Midgar is just that good, that it really does make one forget about it's gameplay issues.    … Expand
  30. Wolfyboi
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best looking and most immersice environments ever made for console. I was absolutely blown away my first playthrough by all the different locations and scenery. The combat is pretty fluid and straight forward, i didn't think i'd like the deviation from turn based combat but it works pretty well. If your looking for a one to one remake of the original this isnt that butThis is one of the best looking and most immersice environments ever made for console. I was absolutely blown away my first playthrough by all the different locations and scenery. The combat is pretty fluid and straight forward, i didn't think i'd like the deviation from turn based combat but it works pretty well. If your looking for a one to one remake of the original this isnt that but it does a great job at retelling a story i never experienced as a kid. While this isn't my first FF game this is a great introduction into the franchise if you've never played before. I started on FFXIII and out of the games i've played this is my favorite. Highly reccomend picking this up if you havent played it yet. As for the endgame the hard mode feels a little stunted by forcing you to play a specific way throughout the game… Expand
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#8 Best 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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