Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. ARYXANDRE
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    It's amazing to relive all the main story beats of the original, all the while, feeling distinctive. Perfect gameplay and a story that reaches far deeper than it shows.
  2. Danorganplayer
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    A perfect reimagining of a classic title. They finally got these characters right after a long time of missing the mark since the original. I do have some minor nitpicks but hopefully they get ironed out in a part 2.
  3. Gamingking007
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I’ve been waiting for this game for so long! I can’t be happier than to play this masterpiece ! Thank you square for making my dreams come true ! Square Enix is one of the best companies on earth! Always brining us straight into a perfect gaming future !
  4. Celcees
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Holy hell is this better than I expected. Game adds a lot of depth to the characters, and adds some twists... The new characters are all rather interesting and have some foreshadowing that a few of them will show up again in later installments. Ive seen some complain mildly about side quests but i found them to be nearly all fun and engaging with maybe 1 or 2 being a bit bland. There is quite a bit of content here. Id say most players will get 35-50 hours. A competionist can easily get 50-70 hours out of this game. Id say this is good for first timers, but you will miss the differences and references to the original. The Acting from the VA's is awesome.… Expand
  5. peanuts
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Spoiler free review: They did it. Thank-god for Square Enix. The game was wonderful.

    I went purely for plot elements, side-quests, and map exploration- and it took me about 80 hours to finish the game... without attempting 100% completion in everything. I purchased the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order which included Cactuar, Baby Chocobo, and Carbunkle    Spoiler free review: They did it. Thank-god for Square Enix. The game was wonderful.

    I went purely for plot elements, side-quests, and map exploration- and it took me about 80 hours to finish the game... without attempting 100% completion in everything.

    I purchased the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order which included Cactuar, Baby Chocobo, and Carbunkle summon materias. These summons slightly enhanced gameplay, yet the chance to use summons in battle is quite random to begin with- at least in this game - until certain conditions are met. Still I imagine there are some die-hard fans that insist on using these optional summons just because they look cute.

    After playing RPG's for almost 3 decades the original FF7 was clearly the best of them all given the context and when it launched. I have compared new RPG's to it as the standard for judging. I think after playing the first chapter of this series- FF7 Remake (in it's entirety) will surpass even the original FF7 by a comfortable margin. The plot, story, and characters are simply too good in most places.    … Expand
  6. Liquidus
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    My childhood imagination realized. This is the game I have been waiting for. I can't bring myself to beat it just yet . I ha e to absorb as much of it as I can.
  7. GMOSU22
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I had to log in just to Write a counter review to all the idiots who haven’t even finished the game giving it bad ratings..

    The game is gorgeous. The mechanics are a fantastic spin on new and old. The characters are perfect. The voice acting is almost entirely amazing. The production value is superb. The presentation is spectacular. They nailed the vibe of Midgar and FFVII in general. The    I had to log in just to Write a counter review to all the idiots who haven’t even finished the game giving it bad ratings..

    The game is gorgeous. The mechanics are a fantastic spin on new and old. The characters are perfect. The voice acting is almost entirely amazing. The production value is superb. The presentation is spectacular. They nailed the vibe of Midgar and FFVII in general. The music is an appropriate modern take on the Original soundtrack. The materia system is there and is just like what I’d expect a new take on the game to be. Everything is just amazing. The only actual complaints I have are the occasional camera annoyance and parts of the game have some pretty poor textures. It’s like they just forgot or didn’t have time or the hardware is limiting the game. But that’s something that will undoubtedly be patched.

    The detail is just incredible. This feels like a real Midgar. I never could have imagined how they would represent this city in a modern game to such high standards. If not for the poor textures in some areas it would be 10/10 and best of this generation of gaming. The little things are amazing. If you really take your time and check things out and enjoy the game, there’s so much thought and care that went into it. They clearly wanted to make the best final fantasy game ever here. And if the rest of the games add up, then they will succeed. Because this is freaking superb.

    Now about the people rating this 0 or 5 or really anything less than 7: They are either butthurt mega fans that can’t stand anything being different from the original, or they are Idiots who can’t understand the concept of a remake and how much different it is going to be from a 23 year old game... This isn’t a remaster. It’s not the exact same game with modern graphics. It’s a REMAKEof the FFVII story and universe. You know, like as in it’s not a remaster... It’s a full blown game by itself. Even being only a part of the whole story, it’s still far better than most any game out there. Its a shame that some people can’t comprehend how impossible it would be to shove the entire original story into this kind of format. This remake is as good as we ever could have hoped for.

    Yes, the game and story are different to some degree. But that’s because it HAS to be... The original was a radically different era. Just designing and rendering all of these areas in Midgar would be an insane amount of work. To build in all the story elements, have virtually seamless cutscene transition to in-game rendering, all the voice acing and animations and battle mechanics and all that... It’s an accomplishment just for this first part of the FFVII story. If you’re unhappy that they didn’t deliver the whole story, that’s understandable. Nobody wants to wait. If you’re rating the game a 0 or 5 because of that, or because everything isn’t exactly the same as a 23 year old game, you’re an idiot or a troll.

    This game is definitely a 9/10 or above. If not for the texture gaffs and an imperfect camera, this is a perfect game in my book.

    We all knew this would happen with this game. There’s going to be idiots and trolls out there. It’s absurd to rate such a wonderful piece of work so low. A real 5/10 or even 0/10 game is so far from this it’s not even funny. They didn’t screw this up at all. It’s a modern, fleshed out version of the FFVII universe as a modern game. All the important bits are there. All the iconic areas and events aside from some changes that were necessary to bring a 23 year old game to modern times. This is everything we could have hoped for. I am already sad that we must wait for part 2. But it is what it is. When it’s all done it will undoubtedly be a video game masterpiece that will hold up for decades to come.

    Just don’t get turned off because al these trolls and people who can’t understand why something is different after 23 years. The core story isn’t going to change. The journey changed because now we can experience so much more than we could back when the whole game was just some text in different scenes and a whole lot of random battles. This game still has all those main events, plus some more and a whole lot more in between. For once, I agree with the overall critic rating. It’s at least an 87 and I’m pretty sure it would be in the 90’s if it weren’t for some weirdly bad textures. I saw some reviews taking about it making it sound like the whole game is bad. It’s not. The entire first few hours is incredible. I’m here playing on my OLED in HDR on my PS4 PRO and it’s gorgeous.

    Buy it. Play it. Don’t expect the exact same damn game as the original. It is the same story and al that. They just baked in some of the extended FFVII content in. That’s not a bad thing.    … Expand
  8. Flaunt
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    People need to understand that FF7 remake is not intending to replace the OG. Its a reimagining of the story and the characters. Think of it like a new game in an alternate (but similar) universe.
  9. Arertur
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Un juego maravilloso para los fans, evolucionando el combate de los ultimos juegos de la propia Square-enix hasta llegar al mejor nivel de esta empresa en los ultimos años. Se nota el mimo y cariño en cada poro de esta obra imperecedera y todo eso basandose en la parte mas corta y limitada de esta ella, no quiero ni imaginarme lo que pueden conseguir en las siguientes partes si mantienenUn juego maravilloso para los fans, evolucionando el combate de los ultimos juegos de la propia Square-enix hasta llegar al mejor nivel de esta empresa en los ultimos años. Se nota el mimo y cariño en cada poro de esta obra imperecedera y todo eso basandose en la parte mas corta y limitada de esta ella, no quiero ni imaginarme lo que pueden conseguir en las siguientes partes si mantienen el nivel de este primer paso del camino de Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret y compañia..… Expand
  10. Ermaster
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.I played the original game 4 times, and i think this remake is outstanding. I give it a 9.3 points in total. I give a 10 points in Metacritcs to compensate the unfairly bad scored critics. This game, understanding it as an modern JRPG, it can´t possibly be rated less than with 8 points. Range between 8 and 10 is a matter of taste. Despite minor flaws, Its a masterpiece of our times.
    --Story: 9 points - Core story of the original game is there, and is amazing. This remake takes that, and expand it with good script, character development and stunning cutscenes. Sometimes extra added story is overextended and slow, but doesnt change the general quality. Changes from the original don't change the real essence of FF7, and for the re-players like me, its fresh and exciting to see whats next.
    --Graphics: 9 points - Despite some textures problems, and a bit too long loading times, its the peak of this generation in terms of graphics. Version for next generation/PC will solve those minor problems.
    --Music: 10 points - This game has the best arranged OST ever in a videogame. Period. Original tracks of Uematsu are brilliant and they made them fit perfectly in the scene. Most of new themes are not as good as the originals, but fit quite nicely.
    --Gameplay: 9 points - Combat is exquisite, challenging at times, addictive, exciting. Best fusion of classic turns and action.Good weapon development and materia system. Many extra thing to complete but without being overwhelming.

    Doesn't matter if you played the original or not, if you like JRPG or not. Play it. Its a MUST.    … Expand
  11. GmKyban
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    If you like RPG's in general, not just a Final Fantasy fan, you'll enjoy this game. If you're a fan, I think you will really love it!

    They take everything about RPGs and crank it up. My favorite parts are the characters and the epic battles. The characters are fun, the dialogue and banter is a joy and the actors did an excellent job bringing these classic characters to life. That's no    If you like RPG's in general, not just a Final Fantasy fan, you'll enjoy this game. If you're a fan, I think you will really love it!

    They take everything about RPGs and crank it up. My favorite parts are the characters and the epic battles. The characters are fun, the dialogue and banter is a joy and the actors did an excellent job bringing these classic characters to life. That's no small feat!

    Then there's the epic boss battles. Every boss has multiple music tracks to fit the current phase of the fight. it's all over the top and gives me goosebumps every time. it's fun and the combat is satisfying.

    I really don't have many negative experiences while playing the game. There are a few weird combat targeting and camera issues. But they are few and far between. It's not perfect, but still amazing. I would give the game a 9.5 but rounded up for my score.

    This game is really worth playing, and a trendsetter for future RPG's, not just JRPGS. I got a platinum trophy and I'm planning on playing through it again real soon!    … Expand
  12. Lucleonhart
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 for chapters 1-17, they stayed at the original and expanded the universe beautifully and 6/10 for chapter 18 because that out-of-this-world ending was just poorly written and does not fit the game. :)… Expand
  13. Bazza
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick with Tifa is very satisfying.
    WEAPON UPGRADE SYSTEM - This is a nice little addition from SE for the end user to put more time into the game, and being able to revisit old, iconic weapons like the Gatling gun, Buster Sword, Leather Glove because of their own perks and customisation is a very smart move and gives more depth and choices when preparing yourself for different fights.
    QUESTS - I'm on chapter 16/18 and looking at the quest screen I have apparently completed them all. In my honest opinion a lot of them did feel very underwhelming and almost like 'filler' but hey, it's something to do and you do get some nice rewards for finishing them all. For me this is probably the weakest part of the game but still good fun.
    SOUNDTRACK - They've executed this very well, renditions of the original hold up good and there are some truly epic new soundtracks. My favourite being the Rude/Reno fight on top of the tower, man that track gets the blood pumping (sorry, hope this isn't considered a spoiler).
    MIDGAR - A lot of people will complain that the game ends after Midgar... well let me say this, I'm on Chapter 16 and I'm almost 40 hours in, so it's not like it's a shortened experience by any stretch - the city is absolutely huge and there are so many corners to explore in the game. If you take your time with the game, you should at least be enjoying 30-50 hours of gameplay which is good value.
    CHARACTER DIALOGUE - This is one of the highlights of the game - the interaction between characters like Cloud, Barret and Tifa is outrageously good and you can see a lot of work has been done, there's banter and they all have digs at one another, plus even the non playable characters have great dialogue. Great voice acting and the whole experience touches the heart. If you're a big FF7 fan like myself, you will not be disappointed by this; it'll touch your heart!

    Overall, the game does not disappoint. A beautiful start to something much bigger!    … Expand
  14. Parag0N
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    One of the absolute best JRPG’s I’ve ever played. Love, love, LOVE this game! One of the best Square games in years. They did the impossible in remaking this classic in satisfying the old schoolers and the new generation in every aspect. They only thing I can say is they goofy Japanese script is a little strange sometimes but well acted and combat is a blast. Voice acting is great and theOne of the absolute best JRPG’s I’ve ever played. Love, love, LOVE this game! One of the best Square games in years. They did the impossible in remaking this classic in satisfying the old schoolers and the new generation in every aspect. They only thing I can say is they goofy Japanese script is a little strange sometimes but well acted and combat is a blast. Voice acting is great and the graphics are incredible. Buy this one!… Expand
  15. dudebro
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I've ever played, and a love letter to fans of FF7. The story is handled with such care and attention to detail. The reinvented combat system is among the best system I've ever played. All the characters play so uniquely, and toggling between them, casting spells and building ATB is an exhilarating experience. This has to be one of the best soundtracks in games,One of the best JRPGs I've ever played, and a love letter to fans of FF7. The story is handled with such care and attention to detail. The reinvented combat system is among the best system I've ever played. All the characters play so uniquely, and toggling between them, casting spells and building ATB is an exhilarating experience. This has to be one of the best soundtracks in games, period. And the ending... is a doozy, but it's actually brilliant in retrospect. THIS is how you reboot a franchise.… Expand
  16. Klou84
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I was personally very disappointed with the ending, but I don’t think it’s fair to change my score based on that. The game itself was amazing and I enjoyed the entire game up to that point. SE did an amazing job and they really did even better than I expected with this Midgar portion.
  17. blaket81
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I want to give this game a poor rating, because there are so many things I don't like about it. I was 16 when the original came out, I have loved it for 23 years. This game is so different from the original, and I am very mad about that.

    The combat in this game is extremely fun, but the difficulty is all over the place. There are random difficulty spikes. I was constantly switching    I want to give this game a poor rating, because there are so many things I don't like about it. I was 16 when the original came out, I have loved it for 23 years. This game is so different from the original, and I am very mad about that.

    The combat in this game is extremely fun, but the difficulty is all over the place. There are random difficulty spikes. I was constantly switching back and forth from easy to normal difficulty the whole time. One enemy would be a challenge but fun and the next would be downright impossible where I make absolutely no dent in their health, then the next enemy or boss would just be a fun challenge again.

    Aside from the combat, the story is not as close to the original as I would have liked. The further I got in the game the more i resented the filler in between the sequences I adore from the original. Then came that ending! One thing to me is certain, I cannot think of this as FF7 remake anymore. It is much more like FF7 reboot now, which I do NOT like.

    So why am I still giving this game a 10? For two reasons, first is to make up for trolls. Second reason I'm giving it a 10 is because what did I do when I finished this game? I immediately started it over again. No matter how much I want to dislike this game I don't. I've let my anger over the differences settle, and now that I know what to expect from the game I will probably enjoy it more the 2nd time around.    … Expand
  18. mastermenelag
    May 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personalmente ritengo FF7 Remake il miglior lavoro di Squarenix dai tempi di FF10. Finalmente il sistema di combattimento non è più totalmente automatizzato come negli ultimi capitoli, le battaglie sono impegnative e appaganti, specialmente a difficile. Anche se action, mantiene l’essenza originale sul lato tattico grazie all’integrazione dell’ATB e alla gestione delle materie. Graficamente siamo su alti livelli con qualche sbavatura su alcune textur ma che nel complesso fanno il loro lavoro egregiamente anche grazie ad un design delle ambientazioni artisticamente molto elevato. Splendida colonna sonora originale ammodernata. Longevo e rigiocabile. Nonostante alcune scelte discutibili a un certo punto dell’avventura, si può dire che la trama originale rimane, in questo episodio, in gran parte integra e mantiene tutto il suo fascino. Speriamo non facciano passi falsi sul seguito, per ora hanno fatto un ottimo lavoro.… Expand
  19. Nickolia
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Many of us fans from the previous game have been in anticipation of a FF7 Remake for over a decade now, with it seriously being hinted at since mid/early 2010s. Many were hoping for a fresh coat of paint and some voice acting, but this does much more than that to the benefit of old and new players. One of the things we loved most in FF7 were the characters and this does an exceptional jobMany of us fans from the previous game have been in anticipation of a FF7 Remake for over a decade now, with it seriously being hinted at since mid/early 2010s. Many were hoping for a fresh coat of paint and some voice acting, but this does much more than that to the benefit of old and new players. One of the things we loved most in FF7 were the characters and this does an exceptional job in this aspect. Music is amazing. All of the small details were excellently carried out in this game.

    Some small gripes that I've seen and experienced were resolution quality of textures loading, especially in sector 7 and 5. I've read that this might be a reoccurring problem of the Unreal engine, but am not sure, and would love to see that patched. Running through towns and having NPC dialog spammed at you. I love this detail as it helps to build up the world, but it could be tweeked. Some areas are also more about taking in information about the world and looking around and there is not much to do. The level designs are not all that interesting or complex as far as the dungeons and fairly linear paths between towns, but this wasn't too much of a detractor for me because of the good dialog and character development during these segments.

    And then there is the ending, which has been divisive to say the least. Most of the very negative ratings seem to be about the "Kingdom Hearts" ending. I had the same thoughts when I first finished this game as well; "That ending was a big middle finger to the fans" and "They added the ghosts to say we are doing whatever they want now". BUT, as I keep going through theories online, I think it is starting to make sense.

    If you have finished FF7 R and absolutely hated the ending, go to youtube and search for "spoiler mode FF7 Remake" by Easy Allies. It was enlightening. I am now highly anticipating where this is going and do not think we are going down Kingdom Hearts territory.    … Expand
  20. Epitome22
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Just had the credits role and holy **** did I have a great time revisiting a chunk of my childhood re-imagined for modern systems. It's everything I hoped it would be and more
  21. dharma
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I have a confession to make, I played the original FF VII in a very rudimentary fashion in the past. The first proper FF for me was FF VIII, and even then I was awestruck at its incredible production values and plot. FF VII Remake is a way for me and many newfound fans to experience this incredible story line with the hindsight of today's technology, and what a sight it is. From the firstI have a confession to make, I played the original FF VII in a very rudimentary fashion in the past. The first proper FF for me was FF VIII, and even then I was awestruck at its incredible production values and plot. FF VII Remake is a way for me and many newfound fans to experience this incredible story line with the hindsight of today's technology, and what a sight it is. From the first time you popped in the disc, you will be mesmerized by the amount of work that this game has brought forward. All the bells and whistles that other developers such as Naughty Dog and Monolith Soft has brought into the plate is being used to bring you literally a live action FF VII CG-Anime that you can play through. It is obvious that a decade of missteps in FF 13 and 15 have brought the Square team the perfect blend of Action and RPG into the mix, for a completely immersive experience. Of course, lots of fans complained that this particular story line only covers the first 6-8 hrs of the original. Yet, what we have here is a complete and detailed re-telling of the whole saga. The fact is that Midgar feels alive is an amazing accomplishment. I have played most of the so called AAA 'best of PS 4's' games, and many left me unimpressed outside their amazing production values. FF VII Remake is a different animal and a culmination of sorts of Square's efforts all these years. It is the best PS 4 game of all time in my book.… Expand
  22. tbouniverse
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This was my first dive into Final Fantasy, and it has been a great ride - the story, characters, soundtrack, midgar, combat and endgame impressed me.

    Especially as someone who enjoys a challenge, I just finished the hardest battle and my hands were shaking from that.. to experience everything this game has to offer, a hard mode run is a must. I heard this was not the entirety of the    This was my first dive into Final Fantasy, and it has been a great ride - the story, characters, soundtrack, midgar, combat and endgame impressed me.

    Especially as someone who enjoys a challenge, I just finished the hardest battle and my hands were shaking from that.. to experience everything this game has to offer, a hard mode run is a must. I heard this was not the entirety of the original title but I'm damn happy with this buy. Eagerly awaiting part 2 - 10/10.    … Expand
  23. DSouls_guy
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This is one of the Best remakes I've played!!! First of square enix once again dazzled us with Beautiful graphics, the voice acting is fantastic and the soundtrack is AWESOME. I played ff7 way back in 1997 when I was a teenager. This game is a Masterpiece and I'm excited to see what happens next.
  24. Fuzi0n
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing in every thinkable way. I am completely in awe of this masterpiece!

    Just ignore the 0 ratings from the upset turn-based only zealots and slow combat lovers (= slow thinkers). They are just upset because they don't have the skill to properly play FF7R. :)

    I can hardly wait for the next installments of this magical series! :D
  25. FinalFantasy467
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I think this game is amazing and I teared up as soon as the menu started. Thank you Square. The characters are beautiful and love looking around the world. The characters are even more developed and love to spend more time with some of my favorite characters in gaming. The side quest feel like part of Clouds job and you can knock them out fast. Make sure to do them all so you dontI think this game is amazing and I teared up as soon as the menu started. Thank you Square. The characters are beautiful and love looking around the world. The characters are even more developed and love to spend more time with some of my favorite characters in gaming. The side quest feel like part of Clouds job and you can knock them out fast. Make sure to do them all so you dont miss some extra side story with characters. Love this game, story, characters, and music. Cant wait for it to continue.… Expand
  26. sandrom
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Wow! Incredible! Finally a good ff again! Can’t wait for the next part! Please make it as good as this one!
  27. 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.
  28. Daveman
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    FF7R is not a perfect game, but my GOD, if there was ever a game made in the pursuit of perfection, this would be among them. (Before anyone says anything, a 10/10 does not mean a game is perfect; it does mean it is a masterpiece and deserves to be part of your gaming library.)

    FF7R does a daring approach to combine its modern action-based gameplay seen in more recent games like FF15    FF7R is not a perfect game, but my GOD, if there was ever a game made in the pursuit of perfection, this would be among them. (Before anyone says anything, a 10/10 does not mean a game is perfect; it does mean it is a masterpiece and deserves to be part of your gaming library.)

    FF7R does a daring approach to combine its modern action-based gameplay seen in more recent games like FF15 and the Kingdom Hearts series, with the classic menu-based approach of more traditional FF games. The result is a big payoff as it creates an exciting, yet tactical based style of combat that slows down time to a crawl when selecting Menu abilities for your spells, items, and big ticket attacks. This style of combat feels like a true evolution of both the traditional menu and action-based gameplay.

    Those familiar with the story and characters of FF7 will largely know what to expect, but FF7R throws a few curveballs here and there that will take everyone by surprise. Secondary characters from the original game have been expanded in the narrative, and new characters are also introduced and play significant roles as the story unfolds. The characters are surprisingly well acted in English, save a few cringey lines and hammy delivery (more of a script problem than the actors themselves, honestly). Overall it's the characters that are FF7R's strongest aspect, and they will leave a lasting impression on the player.

    Whatever criticisms anyone has of this game, almost everyone can universally agree on one thing: THE SOUNDTRACK IS PHENOMENAL! Nobuo Uematsu REALLY flexes his musical muscles in this game, as there is a huge variety of tracks and remixes that will never sound repetitive! If you are an audiophile like myself, you will buy this soundtrack immediately after finishing this game!

    Now to talk about the flaws of the game. The camera angle is awfully close and can be a hassle in small spaces. There are some sections of the game that definitely feel like padding. Some of the NPCs can look like marionettes instead of actual people. And finally, if you're an old FF7 fan expecting this game to have the entire story in one go, you're not going to be happy. This game takes place exclusively in the Midgar portion of the original game, albeit it has been expanded in scope to a massive degree. The sheer level of detail and content added to Midgar does justify the game being split, as from a development point of view, there is no way a full FF7 with this much scope could possibly fit in one game, let alone be worth only $60.

    The ending is also going to be controversial, as from this point is where it deviates from the original story line. It should be noted that FF7R was intended to actually be a sequel - you'll find out why as the game unfolds.

    All in all, this game's flaws are overwhelmingly dwarfed by its positive aspects. This has so far been my most enjoyable gaming experience in the first half of 2020. Even though the deviancy in story at the end concerns me as a long time FF fan, part of me can't wait to see what the rest of the Remake series has to offer.    … Expand
  29. DanielNegreiros
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    O jogo esta incrivel. Adorei toda a profundidade que foi dada em personagens secundários (Avalanche) e toda a trama que foi criada. A jogabilidade esta incrivel, as lutas animais, os gráficos nem se fala. Esta tudo maravilhoso na minha opnião.
    Só espero que a Square continue no bom caminho
  30. DrGerm
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Simply delighted. Most enjoyable game I've played in months. Thank you Square-Enix
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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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#4 Most Shared 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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