Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. X314XHAWKs
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    I was not a fan of the original FF7, I enjoyed this one about to give this another run through pretty soon.
  2. LeonGamerB
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Jogar um jogo que fez bastante parte da minha infância, nos moldes atuais de gráficos é incrível ansioso pela segunda parte dessa obra de arte
  3. Megalomani
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Brutal, banda sonora, jugabilidad , sistema de batalla, historia, carisma ,personalidad un gran juego sin duda ,
  4. Cxden
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    having not played the original ff7 game I had no idea going in to this game what would happen. having now getting all the trophies in the main game that this is one of the best jrpgs I have ever played. the combat is very enjoyable with tough bosses littered throughout the game. the story was very enjoyable with well timed cutscenes which were always welcomed as a stop from attacking andhaving not played the original ff7 game I had no idea going in to this game what would happen. having now getting all the trophies in the main game that this is one of the best jrpgs I have ever played. the combat is very enjoyable with tough bosses littered throughout the game. the story was very enjoyable with well timed cutscenes which were always welcomed as a stop from attacking and exploring the fascinating city of midgar. would highly recommend any rpg fan to give it a try.… Expand
  5. Mikez023
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    En mi opinión este remake supera en todo al juego original. En lo gráfico obviamente, en la profundidad de los personajes y sobretodo en lo jugable: que, en mi opinión, es la mejor. No solo entre los final fantasy sino entre los videojuegos en general.
  6. RafaSouza630
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece, if you need a Rpg, this is the Game, i dont see the time i realy play you Part 2
  7. dogpound
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    This is simply one of the best games ever made, the visuals and the story is amazing, the characters are written so so good, implementations of side quest is top notch. The only thing I can complain of is that the Story isnt finished in this game and there will be sequels but this game can also stand as a stand alone (its like Infinity war and Endgame yk what I am saying?)
  8. lazyssj
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    I do recommend this.

    The first FF i actually finished and the story was pretty interesting with well-crafted side characters throughout and a likable main in Cloud who was a more layered character than I anticipated being. The gameplay is fun and engaging with the party system and the graphics/performance are stellar. Voice acting is great too. Only complaint is game did feel like it    I do recommend this.

    The first FF i actually finished and the story was pretty interesting with well-crafted side characters throughout and a likable main in Cloud who was a more layered character than I anticipated being. The gameplay is fun and engaging with the party system and the graphics/performance are stellar. Voice acting is great too. Only complaint is game did feel like it was longer than it needed to be like some moments in the story could have been sped up or skipped.    … Expand
  9. ActionCritic
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This is the best kind of compromise for people who likes turn base game play.
    The Materia system allows for deep customization. you have a party system and can switch between your party members as indented for a FF game.
    The Ghost plot makes no sense.
  10. Aceball
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Such a hard job to remake a classic game, and also modernise it and still make it so good.
  11. cntrl
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This is the best remake I've ever played.
    I loved the old Final Fantasy VII back in the days and due to the many changes - mostly due to the removal of the turn-based combat system - I was very skeptical and didn't feel any interest in playing it. A couple of months ago I somehow stumpled across the game, gave it a try and binged through it like I haven't in a long, long time.
    Square    This is the best remake I've ever played.
    I loved the old Final Fantasy VII back in the days and due to the many changes - mostly due to the removal of the turn-based combat system - I was very skeptical and didn't feel any interest in playing it. A couple of months ago I somehow stumpled across the game, gave it a try and binged through it like I haven't in a long, long time.
    Square Enix did a really good job with FF VII Remake and I'm looking forward to the upcoming sequel(s).    … Expand
  12. mitsarakos
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    Its very very boring. It would be OK for PS2 or PS3, but for PS5, NO, its out of date and very bad game. They didn't, try to make something good, they just want our money, I have it, and I try to convince myself to finish it..
  13. ColinDa
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    Not bad, but unfortunately it is hard to really hold my interest to keep playing the game. I do like the game but at the same time you are largely working on the game chapter by chapter and there is only so much that can be done in a chapter. After a bit of trial and error I defeated the chapter bosses but all of them are brutal tough which made the game less enjoyable. The chapters can beNot bad, but unfortunately it is hard to really hold my interest to keep playing the game. I do like the game but at the same time you are largely working on the game chapter by chapter and there is only so much that can be done in a chapter. After a bit of trial and error I defeated the chapter bosses but all of them are brutal tough which made the game less enjoyable. The chapters can be finished on easy but you need to complete the chapters on normal to unlock chapter select. And the story is different from the original but for the most part the changes make sense. For me it a game you finish it up perhaps get as many trophies and you can then never play again.… Expand
  14. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    You can control every single member of your party.
    There are fun and in-depth customization for strategies.
    The people still complaining that it's not turn based garbage either need to touch grass or pound sand because nobody cares at this point. Oh yeah, let me level up to level 30 and defeat the Air Buster in 1 hit like in the original. Nah, this game is far more challenging than    You can control every single member of your party.
    There are fun and in-depth customization for strategies.
    The people still complaining that it's not turn based garbage either need to touch grass or pound sand because nobody cares at this point.
    Oh yeah, let me level up to level 30 and defeat the Air Buster in 1 hit like in the original.
    Nah, this game is far more challenging than that and we like it.
    Chapter 9 is still the worst, especially when you don't use the right options for the secret side mission.    … Expand
  15. Not_too
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    For the newcomers, I can see the game being mind-boggling and beautiful enough to warrant a high score. However, for the fans of the original, this entry falls short of the 1997 original.

    Straight off the bat, I knew that it wasn't going to be the whole game. However, what I didn't know, was how disappointing exploring Midgar would be. Some of the side quests boil down to: Find 3    For the newcomers, I can see the game being mind-boggling and beautiful enough to warrant a high score. However, for the fans of the original, this entry falls short of the 1997 original.

    Straight off the bat, I knew that it wasn't going to be the whole game. However, what I didn't know, was how disappointing exploring Midgar would be. Some of the side quests boil down to: Find 3 chocobos that you have to traverse the entire world map for in chapter 14. The world map itself is essentially a long straight linear line with some offshoots to dungeons making it a series of Y-shaped corridors. The quality of the side quests simply doesn't justify the game being Midgar only. Sequences in the original game have been stretched to 30 minutes so you spend more time with your favorite characters that have been brought to life, instead of actually having something meaningful develop plotwise.

    Once the nostalgia wears off and you replay it, all of these little moments that were good on the first go, fall short and you just want to get it over with as soon as possible so you can go find that missing item/quest.

    Then there is the ending. This is an ending that is so disconnected with the tone of the rest of the remake and the original that I can't even begin to describe the drop in the enjoyment you get going from chapters 17 to 18. This ending fills older fans with worry and confuses newer players. SE either put this in just to get older fans talking (and will loop back to the events of the original just so they can "surprise" the older fans) or they have just majorly changed it for whatever reason. Either way, it's a shocking drop in storywriting and enjoyment compared to the rest of the game. Not only does the story become strange here. The characters they have lovingly built up in the first 35 hours completely change personalities. Aerith becomes a cryptic nonsense spewing prophet and the other characters just accept it and walk into the portal that pops up for the final boss just like that. Suddenly, even though this doesn't fit how shes portrayed in the rest of the game at all, Tifa says she's willing to defy destiny. Cloud doesn't say anything. Barrett, despite just being saved by fate, also agrees to spit in its face. Whether the change itself was good or not, I just cannot believe how badly they messed up the execution.

    I don't see how they will build up anything for part 2 anymore. The sephiroth and Aerith in this game are beings who can open dimensional portals like gods at this point of the story already. Our main cast of characters have already fought a literal manifestation of fate. Imagine going from that to the Midgar Zolom in game 2...

    Once I reached this ending and replayed the game on chapter select, because of how much of a bad taste the ending left in my mouth, all of the other issues with the games snail-like pacing in some areas become noticeable and I realized that this game was not justified in being Midgar only. I am now also fearful of how many sections they will release it in and how expanding it and adding filler willl lessen the impact of the special moments in the original.

    This absolutely horrendous experience is made even worse by the attitudes of the fanboys on the subs and forums discussing this game where any criticism is met with trolling or straw man arguments. Shame on Square-Enix for turning the Final Fantasy Franchise into a joke and shame on the people who support this direction    … Expand
  16. Visitbr
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    é um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, a história é perfeita, os personagens são maravilhosos.
  17. Best1One
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Please keep making this masterpiece. And you should make the new FF 17. Not the MMO guy who made the soulless FF 16.
  18. Shockscape
    Aug 17, 2023
    6
    Got this game, I think because it was free on PS plus at the time. I played it a fair bit and it’s OK. I couldn’t care less about the story because the cutscenes are incredibly boring, which is what drags this game down heavily for me. The same thing happened in FXVI for me, but the combat in that game was better. In this game combat is OK but gets repetitive and is pretty easy. I only gotGot this game, I think because it was free on PS plus at the time. I played it a fair bit and it’s OK. I couldn’t care less about the story because the cutscenes are incredibly boring, which is what drags this game down heavily for me. The same thing happened in FXVI for me, but the combat in that game was better. In this game combat is OK but gets repetitive and is pretty easy. I only got stuck on 2 bosses in the time I played. Overall it’s better if u skip the cutscenes but still not great.… Expand
  19. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    My introduction into the world of Final Fantasy.
    I'm actually speechless, this game is absolutely incredible. it's bigger and better than the original in every possible way, a huge improvement when it comes to the visuals, gameplay, animations, character models and pretty much everything you can think of.
    I'm going to start with the gameplay first, well what can I say, oh my freaking    My introduction into the world of Final Fantasy.
    I'm actually speechless, this game is absolutely incredible. it's bigger and better than the original in every possible way, a huge improvement when it comes to the visuals, gameplay, animations, character models and pretty much everything you can think of.

    I'm going to start with the gameplay first, well what can I say, oh my freaking god, arguably the best combat system i've ever seen in a videogame to date, the mix of Turn Based with Real Time Action is honestly flawless, it works perfectly and it feels very satisfying. The materia system is amazing, there is a lot of customization, it's easy to use and understand and makes the combat so unique and enjoyable. Also the boss fights are insane, there are so many of them, and they are quite challenging, you can't really play mindlessly and expect to win easily, you actually need patience and strategy to beat them, and I really liked that.

    Now when it comes to the characters, I think they're great, they have likeable personalities and slowly develop pretty well, their designs are fantastic and memorable, and you really get to bond with them which makes you feel like you're part of the team.

    It's worth to mention that the game is actually very big, the world feels alive despite being limited, you can just get lost in it. There is a lot of content, side quests, various minigames, VR missions and rewarding activities, so many things to do and places to explore, it's a pretty long experience and it's also very replayable, trying out new builds and doing the challenges is very fun.

    As for the main story, it starts pretty tame but things go wild quick, and even though it drags quite a bit later on, there are so many spectacles in it, some of the cutscenes are just cinematic masterpieces, everything looks gorgeous.
    The only issue I have with the story is the writing and some of the dialogue, it's pretty interesting for the most part, but it can get quite weak sometimes, some plot points aren't explained well and don't really make sense either, the story is clearly unfinished and I'm hoping the sequels do a decent job at explaining few things. I respect the fact that the writers managed to surpass our expectations by altering parts of the overarching story, it's a very risky but ambitious thing to do, and I really want them to nail it and achieve their goal. Overall I like the story a lot, and I believe that it's only going to get better from now on, I'm very excited to see how everything turns out in the end.

    Lastly, I really need to mention the stellar soundtrack, it's just so beautiful, one of the most iconic and magical soundtracks in a JRPG ever.

    It really is an outstanding videogame, It's not only an improved version of the original Final Fantasy VII, but it stands on its own very well. I would go as far to say that this is the definitive Remake, and the best Remake I've ever played.

    Final Rating: "Excellent" ~ 9.5/10.    … Expand
  20. TruthSeaker
    Aug 15, 2023
    2
    Extremely underwhelming.
    Small part of the full game that was bloated with worthless content and sold for 70$
  21. Mr_Hadouken
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    A fantastic remake of a great game. The battle system is perfect. I love this game.
  22. LeKargo
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
    Not a good game. Dont like the system, boring story, toxic community, bad sounds, repetetiv gameplay,...
  23. Mightylink
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    This is the best remake I've seen, it stays true to the original story, dialog, costumes and music, it just feels like a modern update to the original game and that's the way it should be, I love it! It's basically the same game in today's graphics with a new battle system, and some extra content added on top of it, the only downside is that its only part 1 to the full game so we'll haveThis is the best remake I've seen, it stays true to the original story, dialog, costumes and music, it just feels like a modern update to the original game and that's the way it should be, I love it! It's basically the same game in today's graphics with a new battle system, and some extra content added on top of it, the only downside is that its only part 1 to the full game so we'll have to wait for the rest later.… Expand
  24. NoIllusions
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Seriously amazing remake and easily improves on original. Original was fantastic game in 1997, but it's obvious that it needed and deserved well made upgrade and that's exactly what this first part of the remake trilogy is. Top-tier voice acting, great boss fights (also boss designs are very good), beautiful music and very good story. Can't wait for Part 2.
  25. YannySp101
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    I've never played a Final Fantasy game but I've heard by many that Final Fantasy VII was one of the most important videogames ever made.
    Final Fantasy VII Remake was my first game in the series and... oh boy, where do I begin!
    The story is good in my opinion and even though the ending is divisive, I liked it personally and I think that it's too early to criticize it. The characters are    I've never played a Final Fantasy game but I've heard by many that Final Fantasy VII was one of the most important videogames ever made.
    Final Fantasy VII Remake was my first game in the series and... oh boy, where do I begin!
    The story is good in my opinion and even though the ending is divisive, I liked it personally and I think that it's too early to criticize it.
    The characters are some of the most engaging and likable characters I've seen in a while, and even some minor side-characters surprised me a lot.
    The combat system is excellent! It's like a combination of Hack 'n' Slash & Turn Based at the same time, there are 4 completely different party members to control, tons of different skills, items and builds to use, it's deep, organic, it feels awesome and it looks phenomenal! The RPG elements are executed well and the Materia system is just wonderful.
    The bosses are some of the best I've ever encountered in a videogame.
    The music is fantastic for sure and it fits the visuals perfectly, and the visuals are breathtaking; the lighting, the animations, the textures and the setting are some of the best I've seen in a while.
    Lastly, the set-pieces and the visual representation are absolutely top-tier! Some cutscenes look like they are out of a CGI movie and there are so many jaw-dropping moments.
    I do have few minor complaints with the game though; the textures look bad at times, some chapters feel significantly longer than they should've been, and the side-quests are uninteresting for the most part.

    Pros:
    + Interesting story
    + Awesome characters
    + Flawless gameplay
    + Incredible music & boss fights
    + Absolutely gorgeous visuals & set-pieces

    Cons:
    - Inconsistent texture quality
    - Pacing issues in some instances
    - Weak side-quests

    Narrative: 7/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Content: 7/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Graphics/Audio: 10/10

    Final Rating: 9.5/10
    - Outstanding -
    Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't just a masterfully crafted Remake, but it's one of the best videogame experiences I had in a while and one of my favorite games on the PS4.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes, to both fans and newcomers.    … Expand
  26. Rovix
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    The worst action game I've played recently
    And one of the worst cash grab operation made by Square Enix, for stole money with the fanservice mist.
    Unfortunately they have just ruined the whole sense and story of the original FF7 just for that....
  27. Killerpummkin
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    The game is incredible. The gameplay is incredible, the animal fights, not to mention the graphics. I think everything is wonderful.
  28. Marioku
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Una remake a la altura con unos gráficos hermosos y una historia bien contada
  29. ultravincent
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    I was concerned the magic of the original game would be lost in this effort.
    I was wrong. The game is excellent and very well polished. While the new 3d mechanics will never be the same as the old sprite animations and 2d transition screens, those technologies are part of the past.
    In fact, I could not bring myself to finish the FF8 remaster (my favorite of the series), while I finished    I was concerned the magic of the original game would be lost in this effort.
    I was wrong. The game is excellent and very well polished. While the new 3d mechanics will never be the same as the old sprite animations and 2d transition screens, those technologies are part of the past.
    In fact, I could not bring myself to finish the FF8 remaster (my favorite of the series), while I finished this in less than a week.
    If I have to move a critique, would be too many cutscenes. I remember when I was a kid, cutscenes were my favorite as they were such great video quality compared to the game.. they were also few and far between. That is no longer the case, but perhaps younger players appreciate them.    … Expand
  30. Combatking42
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Ik where getting like more games remade with the original FFVII (1997). But I have to so far say that the remake is way better than the original!! The original looked to me like a confusing gameplay for an RPG of the 90's. But honestly, the remake is easier to play for my generation and playing as the iconic characters: Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and Aerith is amazing to see it again for theIk where getting like more games remade with the original FFVII (1997). But I have to so far say that the remake is way better than the original!! The original looked to me like a confusing gameplay for an RPG of the 90's. But honestly, the remake is easier to play for my generation and playing as the iconic characters: Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and Aerith is amazing to see it again for the people who played this since PlayStation 1 in 1997. The new cast is way better than the original one for me, maybe not for Sephiroth, but literally for Cloud and the other heroes definitely 10/10. Thank you Square for remaking this and I cannot wait for Rebirth!… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 126 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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