Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

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  1. Magnablaze
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lets start from the beginning.
    The combat is amazing and really a crazy good mix between action and turn based. It also is challenging in some places and u get better at it over time.
    The music is the best you can find in a game out there. Seriously from town themes to boss themes it has everything u possibly want.
    The visuals are astounding and i dare say some of the best, if not the best we have seen(excluding some minor pixelations and bugs found by some people, myself included on rare occasions).
    Now to the story and characters. The characters are really well executed both on a voice-acting standpoint and a development standpoint and i found myself really caring for them.
    The ENDING which a lot of people hate because they dont understand is quite simple actually. They defeat the fate,aka og plotline and that way they open up possibilities for new things in the next installments. We cant be sure if biggs is alive or if zack is alive because we have no clear context. I think zack is dead cause if he is alive we wouldnt have this story to begin with, and also i think biggs is alive in an alternate timeline and is shown so we can understand the meaning of beating fate.

    All in all i think up until the fate boss fight the game is a clear 10/10. i personally like the ending so i give the overall game a 10/10 but i can see how this ending left some people wondering. But not the extreme so they give it like a 5 or below, thats unaxeptable and totally biased. Also lets get this straight. A remake is the same core game done differently so they didnt "false advertise". If they would call it Final Fantasy VII or Final Fantasy VII Remaster then i would agree. But they didnt. I myself never played the original but i have some knowledge on the characters and knew about zack etc. So as a new player knowing the basis of the originals plot line i was pleasantly surprised and cant see how someone would be mad at this masterpiece. 10/10    … Expand
  2. Bonogue
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The perfect Final fantasy experience!
    The character, the story and the graphics are all amazing
  3. Jaymoe_15
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Enjoyed the game! Excited to see more ahead. Interesting how they are steering this ship differently.

    I understand the hate from some fanbase. But imo it could be boring reliving the memory of the game but with souped up graphics knowing what will happen next in turn of events. Being a completely unknown journey would be kinda playing the game again for the first time, but with our    Enjoyed the game! Excited to see more ahead. Interesting how they are steering this ship differently.

    I understand the hate from some fanbase. But imo it could be boring reliving the memory of the game but with souped up graphics knowing what will happen next in turn of events.

    Being a completely unknown journey would be kinda playing the game again for the first time, but with our favourite characters. Best Barret victory fanfare singing voice****

    Let the haters hate.    … Expand
  4. AMoron
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    Close to perfect. Incredible depiction of the original characters, best musical score of this generation and hits most of the story beats from the original.

    Occasional camera issues and aerial battle is a let down.

    Controversial ending, but provides a set up for new and interesting expansions unrestrained by the original game.
  5. Mezzeruk
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A top draw ground up remake that is Square Enix best and most consistent work this gen. It's not only a remake it's choice and depth... production values elavate it to the highest levels on PS4. I own all FF games and this remake is way over my expectations.
  6. qfettes
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The one thing I agree with in the negative reviews is that "reimagining" would be more appropriate than remake. If you wanted a 1:1 remake of the original game with turn based combat and an identical script, then buy the original on steam and download some higher resolution mods. SE was very clear about what this game is. Every long-time final fantasy fan knows to ignore the 'real-fans'The one thing I agree with in the negative reviews is that "reimagining" would be more appropriate than remake. If you wanted a 1:1 remake of the original game with turn based combat and an identical script, then buy the original on steam and download some higher resolution mods. SE was very clear about what this game is. Every long-time final fantasy fan knows to ignore the 'real-fans' right after release. They'll always hate anything that isn't identical to their favorites.

    All that aside, it feels familiar to the aource, the stuff they added fleshes out the world in meaningful/interesting ways, the combat is a amazing step forward and meshes real time/turn based combat together in a really great way. The attention to detail and love that went into this game makes it a must buy.    … Expand
  7. jasquare
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    FFVIIR is an amazing remake of the original. Such a fresh look and it expands Midgar story with so much content.
  8. Mystogan2
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Im speechless if your fan you will love it , the cutscenes are amazing , the voice acting is great, wow wow , a must buy !!!! The combat hella fun !!! Done And done go buy it now
  9. terryw3316
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Brilliant gameplay, graphics and audio. Expanding on characters we all know and love as well as those who we know little about. Would recommend.
  10. StrangrBoy95
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    El juego es impresionante, el sistema de batalla, la historia, las escenas y los escenarios junto con el modelado de los personajes es impresionante y goza de una calidad nunca antes vista en el mundo de ños videojuegos.
  11. Vddr131
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Incredible graphics, battle system, story and music. Graphically some of texture issues - which are far few in between - are unfortunate, but one has to sympathize and ultimately praise Square for its sheer ambition, the investment in man power to deliver the absurd levels of graphical detail, (that also runs on an OG PS4 no less) and the fact that ultimately, 99% of the time, this game isIncredible graphics, battle system, story and music. Graphically some of texture issues - which are far few in between - are unfortunate, but one has to sympathize and ultimately praise Square for its sheer ambition, the investment in man power to deliver the absurd levels of graphical detail, (that also runs on an OG PS4 no less) and the fact that ultimately, 99% of the time, this game is visually one of the greatest achievements in video game history. The vocal minority will rip on the ending, (which is understandable and everyone will have an opinion) but for the rest playing through this is pure video game bliss.… Expand
  12. Braniegk
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Once finished I can say it's a perfect mix, respect for the original and probably a new beginning. I love it.… Expand
  13. Lyu_1992
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This game is set in that midgar, and is a work that deeply describes the back story the people of Avalanche and slums.

    Regarding the degree of freedom is less than Final Fantasy 15. However, there is more freedom than Final Fantasy 13. I personally felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was arranged in the style of Final Fantasy 10. Regarding the battle system is an evolutionary ATB system of    This game is set in that midgar, and is a work that deeply describes the back story the people of Avalanche and slums.

    Regarding the degree of freedom is less than Final Fantasy 15.
    However, there is more freedom than Final Fantasy 13.


    I personally felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was arranged in the style of Final Fantasy 10.
    Regarding the battle system is an evolutionary ATB system of Parasite Eve, rather than Final Fantasy 15 and Kingdom Hearts.

    I felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake was an item for original fans.

    I want to recommend playing the game after clear the original Final Fantasy 7, which is not recommended for the first experience of the FF series.

    Apart from the freedom of exploration and the fact that a part1, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a great remake.    … Expand
  14. seito10
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Most faithful remake I ever played. I loved each part of it. It made me giggle to see the little nods and reimagination of things. The little additions makes sense and not just padding. The ending isn't bad but just felt like an OVA of an anime without changing a lot of stuff. Lots of time this game made me cry. This is absolutely beautiful. Part 2 soon please square!.
  15. Jonyps
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Un Muy Buen Juego !!! Graficos y ambientación espectaculares!!! La jugabilidad está muy Bien .
    La historia impecable . Me ha sorprendido muy Gratamente lo mejor de este 2020 !!!! Muy recomendado , yo en mi caso lo he adquirido en versión digital.
  16. yaqubian
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    When I had dreamt of a FF7 remake, this is mostly it, at least for part 1. The gameplay is amazing, the visuals, backgrounds and characters are amazing, and the story is mostly amazing, all that to me is a 9 out of 10, but I have some gripes with the game...

    Major gripes: - Changes to the already perfect music, with the new renditions often being in different styles with parts removed    When I had dreamt of a FF7 remake, this is mostly it, at least for part 1. The gameplay is amazing, the visuals, backgrounds and characters are amazing, and the story is mostly amazing, all that to me is a 9 out of 10, but I have some gripes with the game...

    Major gripes:
    - Changes to the already perfect music, with the new renditions often being in different styles with parts removed and added that just don't sound nearly as good, nor do they fit, and anytime I heard the beginning of one of the classic songs, I would get pissed shortly after because of the changes made in it. There are some exceptions, but at least let me choose between the old song renditions and the remake renditions, with any new songs added still in both modes.

    -Time/whisper story aspect, I won't go into further detail so I don't spoil, but this isn't Kingdom Hearts, don't make it like Kingdom Hearts...

    Minor Gripes:
    - Sephiroth is less menacing because of the changes

    - English voices don't fit most characters, nor do I think they were acted well (sorry, some needed better direction), but I switched to Japanese and that solved all problems

    - Farming experience is way too easy at chapter 9+, too much of a breeze and we're only on part 1

    - Lots of open areas, and areas added, but lack of treasure, I'm mostly talking before chapter 9, and I'm not asking for insane rewards, or anything I just want to feel rewarded for exploring, not walk several minutes off the path only to get nothing, FF7 felt much better with that

    I did list a lot of gripes, but everything else really did make up for it, the combat and boss fights especially, and there is honestly no way to accurately express how much the original FF7 has impacted my life, its such a perfect experience and this remake hits very, very close, with some parts being even better and just being able to play Cloud in this way is a dream come true, so thank you, I greatly look forward to the rest if I'm still alive that is (3-6 yrs is a long time, also please remake FF8 after :))    … Expand
  17. MichalisRbw
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I've played the original game once through in 2016 really enjoyed it. Playing it now really gives me another perspective of the game and the storytelling is so much more rich and makes me want to invest soooooo much time in it. Love the combat system but also the enriched character development which is further explored in the well implemented side missions. Definitely going for theI've played the original game once through in 2016 really enjoyed it. Playing it now really gives me another perspective of the game and the storytelling is so much more rich and makes me want to invest soooooo much time in it. Love the combat system but also the enriched character development which is further explored in the well implemented side missions. Definitely going for the platinum on this one… Expand
  18. Lucion
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    First of to adress all the 0 Scores. I informed myself beforehand si did know that this was going to be midgar only, i did know it wasnt ff7 with polished graphics and i had no lags or input delays or whatever people are complaining about.

    The story and world gets alot of love, so do the characters. The overall changes feel well made and i went from fanboying to fangirling within the    First of to adress all the 0 Scores. I informed myself beforehand si did know that this was going to be midgar only, i did know it wasnt ff7 with polished graphics and i had no lags or input delays or whatever people are complaining about.

    The story and world gets alot of love, so do the characters. The overall changes feel well made and i went from fanboying to fangirling within the first 10 hours of play, i love it. The game is somewhat difficult but absolutely doable with a little focus (even after a very long session)

    Only point deduction is for the many awkward "walk slow" moments. I dont mind the panorama moments, i enjoy them but i dont like being stalled en routes ive already traversed 20 times. This and some other minor things that i feel are clunkier then they need be.

    Edit: I just finished the game in 36 hours, i did most of the quests but not all, i didnt play it in hard mode so there is more content.

    The ending has me conflicted like many others but instead of saying its a bad game because they didnt do what i wanted, i will accept a good game as a good game and wait for the next.    … Expand
  19. PyP0
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    As a FF7 fan (the best game I've ever played) I can say that this is the best I've played in years.
  20. Leo_1
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    What I m most surprised about with most ratings that give a 0 for this game is that the so called die hard fans of the Og ff7 are disappointed this game only covers 10% of the original story. And my question is this: How can you be a so called "die hard fan of FF7" and not know the first thing everybody knew about this remake from day 1?
  21. Kill__kakeru
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almostFantastic game. An unrivaled soundtrack, incredible story with fantastic character development and expansion from the original. Amazing gameplay system, truly epic multi phased boss battles, great voice acting all around and amazing graphics (although there are a few classic unreal engine 4 texture issues here and there). Beside from the aformentioned point, and there being an almost unnecessary filler section (return to the sewers) this game is unbelievably good. Truly an emotional experience, especially for those so heavily effected and invested in these characters and the original game.… Expand
  22. WholeWheat
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Before this game released, I was a huge skeptic and naysayer. I thought there was no way you could squeeze a full length game into what was essentially just the prologue of the original and not have the pacing butchered one way or the other. I thought the action combat would water down the RPG elements of the game (like it did in FFXV). But I gotta hand it to them, Square Enix reallyBefore this game released, I was a huge skeptic and naysayer. I thought there was no way you could squeeze a full length game into what was essentially just the prologue of the original and not have the pacing butchered one way or the other. I thought the action combat would water down the RPG elements of the game (like it did in FFXV). But I gotta hand it to them, Square Enix really blew my socks off. The expanded story elements, the deeper character development, and yes even the sprinkled in side quests all made for a far richer experience than I thought was possible. I admit I was wrong, and a closer inspection of Cloud and the gang’s time in Midgar absolutely warranted the closer inspection. But in the end Square Enix always finds a way to disappoint, and the last act of the game just unfortunately gets too carried away with itself. And for me it did sour the overall experience. I’m glad I did experience the game myself though, after almost passing on it completely. It’s still an amazing game, and something I will certainly replay a few times. But even after winning me over completely, I once again feel skeptical about how the rest of the game will be handled.… Expand
  23. Ashgitt
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    For me playing this game was so emotional, after playing then original when I was only 11 years old. They have created a masterpiece and done an amazing job, yes changed pieces but I'm excited in what's to come. This is the game of the generation for me. Thanks square x
  24. viroodiem
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    OK, Ive played it all day on advanced copy. FF7 remake is not horrible but it is not great either. It is slightly better than average once you get past peoples fanboy squee-ing and the nostalgia wears off. Worst of all it is in no way faithful to the source material.

    I get that FF7 did not age well but for all the high tech visual rebooting everything looks incredibly generic and    OK, Ive played it all day on advanced copy. FF7 remake is not horrible but it is not great either. It is slightly better than average once you get past peoples fanboy squee-ing and the nostalgia wears off. Worst of all it is in no way faithful to the source material.

    I get that FF7 did not age well but for all the high tech visual rebooting everything looks incredibly generic and bland . The char models look modern equivalent but the world models are ps2/early ps3 level simple. In some places more detail, many are on a MUCH lower level. This is something that they can add more poly objects to make each area look more lively but for this is WAY behind where it should be.

    It is much like XV and other AI party member games like KOTOR you will have other party members locked into "roles" and you will only use/command them very sparingly for one or two specific techniques you need. You will rarely need to trigger another party members ability or spell and in most cases you can do that remotely.

    The combat is completely redone into FFXV interface. It does somewhat improve on that making things like spells/skills/items more usable but its still just spamming the attack button than any thing else. The specific fights involved are effectively nothing like their original counterparts. They are completely re imagined and are " X In Name Only."

    The old fights are completely different. It takes out strategic thinking and replaces it with twitch gameplay like taking say Civilization and dumbing it down to be Starcraft. I do not inherently dislike such a system, but in a RPG and namely a JRPG where the game is about developing specific and unique characters it makes your secondary party members little more than an after thought once you have them programmed to behave like you want them to. It was the same in FFXII and every incarnation of having AI passive controlled party members in a real time battle system since.

    While the voice acting ruins the characters, The music is redone but for them being redone they are vastly inferior to the many covers that have come out with. They really messed the prelude up in this as well. Yet already " hip hop de chocobo" has been an infectious, meme worthy surprise.

    They have taken the original script and treat it like it was just cliff notes for this. Adding all sorts of extra dialog and depth to characters like Jessie that otherwise did not have it. That sounds good but it does not play out very well with such an over the top anime presentation.

    More over they have clearly pandered to SJW logic in this. For example the deflating of Tifa. Now its hard to say how "large" she was in the original FF7 but you can clearly see a pattern of shrinking her from other media including Advent children. Not that such things actually matter, its the principal of it. The point is more that the ideology behind such a choice is also going to be adversely effecting certain plot elements that are seen by today's logic as dated and try to fix that. Problem there is that is like pulling a thread out of a sweater.

    Over the course of an 80 hour game(and how long they pad it out ) there are going to be hundreds if not thousands of little instances that each individual player will have interpreted differently from the source material and each other. Its going to face a lot of criticism because it is impossible for any developer to make a game true to what fans want because every fan can interpret the same instance in a multitude of different ways and we know that fans are HYPER critical when it comes to something they love not matching up with their perception of the source material

    . It might be OK if the game were all done as one package but between multiple episodes you are looking at a game that is going to cost 150-200$ MSRP and its DEFINITELY not worth it. It might get treated as GOTY but it will be received like Outer Worlds or RE2 remake.Good, not that big of a deal after the initial novelty wears off.

    Its a decent product with some serious, glaring flaws that some will gloss over immediately because its FF7. Yet there is nothing here that warrants a day one purchase. Unless you never played the original, you are better off waiting till the whole game has been remade and get the "definitive" edition of it. You wont be missing out on any thing crucial. I would actually prefer to give it a 6.25 but 6 seems too low but 7 is WAY too high.    … Expand
  25. caio10brasil
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    To begin with, it's just incredible that this game is real and Square Enix has put so much love here. Combat 10/10, Music 10/10, Characters 10/10, Graphics 10/10, Story 9/10, sometimes the pace is not just there yet and some few sidequests were lazy thought. In general, as the original, the remake is also one of the best games ever made.
  26. MrMichaelMoreno
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best.Game.Ever! I have the same wonder, amazement, happiness and joy like I had playing the original one back 20+ years.
  27. yiyhjdhjd
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    the graphics, music, gameplay, and voice acting great,
    very good game with a lot of replay value
  28. eustazyone
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Oh man it was a journey, a long one but worth it. Game is a marvel, in every aspect I adore it. Love battle style, heroes, story but my most beloved part is music which outstanding it's like best Hollywood, opera, choir music in one. It is artistic masterpiece. What a game!
  29. TangoFan
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Um grupo de “terroristas” Socialistas se reúnem para destruir uma mega corporação que está destruindo o planeta. Ancaps e Neo-Liberais não vão gostar desse jogo.

    História - 9
    Gráficos - 10
    Música - 9
    Gameplay -10
  30. Altasar84
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    As a Final Fantasy game - best release in last 10 years
    As a Final Fantasy VII remake - it's just awesome. Whole new experience.
    Of course they will not do exact copy/paste from FF7 material and just improve graphics because that would not be playable - in my opinion.
    I only played 5.0h so far and I love every single peace of the game.
  31. Firefistace117
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    All i can say is WOW! They did it guys they actually made a fantastic remake of the original with tons of new content and The gameplay Is a hybrid of Action and turnbased (and its the best combat in any FF game imho) and the Characters are just so fleshed out compared to the original which was legendary! This is a MUST BUY for any FF fan,They nailed this game my only complaints is theAll i can say is WOW! They did it guys they actually made a fantastic remake of the original with tons of new content and The gameplay Is a hybrid of Action and turnbased (and its the best combat in any FF game imho) and the Characters are just so fleshed out compared to the original which was legendary! This is a MUST BUY for any FF fan,They nailed this game my only complaints is the textures can seem a lil off in some areas and That we gotta wait for Part 2. Either way im Hands down buying Part 2 day 1!… Expand
  32. Tidus88
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Thank you SE. The remake is a great game and I am already waiting for part 2.
  33. Carop
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Despite seeing clips of major spoilers of the original game since it's release, I've never actually followed the series. All I knew about the game were the faces of it's iconic characters (and certain important scenes). Which means I am coming into this game without the nostalgia that I see many people have.

    I really loved everything about this game. The only cons i could think of were    Despite seeing clips of major spoilers of the original game since it's release, I've never actually followed the series. All I knew about the game were the faces of it's iconic characters (and certain important scenes). Which means I am coming into this game without the nostalgia that I see many people have.

    I really loved everything about this game. The only cons i could think of were the sometimes stale and dragged out missions/puzzles.    … Expand
  34. ayoungspirit
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    It is immediately apparent that a lot of care went into remaking the game. The visuals are impressive and the character moments are well written and expertly animated. The environments are full of ingenious details, with plenty of delightful voice acting. It was a challenge in itself to structure a complete experience from the introductory sequence, and the developers achieved it.It is immediately apparent that a lot of care went into remaking the game. The visuals are impressive and the character moments are well written and expertly animated. The environments are full of ingenious details, with plenty of delightful voice acting. It was a challenge in itself to structure a complete experience from the introductory sequence, and the developers achieved it.

    However, there seems to be a noteworthy difference in direction between the original concept from Hironobu Sakaguchi, and the new vision from Tetsuya Nomura and Motomu Toriyama. The gloomy and foreboding mood has given way to a more dramatic and eager pitch reminiscent of other entries in the series. The central theme of loss is somewhat diluted amidst the everyday side content, and the convoluted changes to the main plot, while surprising, ultimately lean toward a more generic story. The gameplay elements are varied and entertaining, but also less effective at conveying the atmosphere, with a very linear pacing and emphasis on busywork.

    All in all, this is a refreshing return to the universe which provides beautiful vignettes and flavorful if less focused additions to the context. It certainly has its own charm, but it will not haunt me as much as the original. The meta-narrative implications could be notably improved by what comes in the next part, but at this point, they do not quite stand on their own. Suffice it to say that it is one of the most accomplished games from Square Enix in recent memories.    … Expand
  35. xmpekr
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I am out of words a really great remake. I love it, it feels like the negative reviews are just the classing nostalgia guys that just want the same game all over again while we have to understand that this is a new game.
  36. jstrok72
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Easily one of my favorite games of all times. Don't want to spoil the reasons, but the way it builds on the original FFVII is magnificent. Music is perfect, almost everything is. Overwhelming good easily overshadows the flaws it has.
  37. Wallrusse
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    A great game, but not perfect. Issues with graphics, level design, linear world.
    And the ending is a bit confusing.
  38. tauheed92
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Everything I dreamed of as a kid. Thrilling action and beautiful game. It’s a personal winner for me, with the pressure of doing well. It does great as a game decades later.
  39. Alaamak
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I played the original final fantasy 7 back when it was released on PC on 1997 . I even finished the game like 3 times that's how much I was fascinated by it. Now this remake didn't delete anything old but it did add a lot of new stuff that old gamers and even new ones would appreciate . Yes the side quests does take out some the game appeal since there weren't any side quests in theI played the original final fantasy 7 back when it was released on PC on 1997 . I even finished the game like 3 times that's how much I was fascinated by it. Now this remake didn't delete anything old but it did add a lot of new stuff that old gamers and even new ones would appreciate . Yes the side quests does take out some the game appeal since there weren't any side quests in the original one in midgar area and the fact that battle incounters are not random any more but that shouldn't make the game less appealing . Maybe in the future for the next part of the game if they make it like when you finish a dungeon and come back you find enemies again that would be a good idea . Otherwise this game is worth every scent and anyone who plays it will have a lot of fun with it . I highly recommend playing the final fantasy 7 remake (even if it's just one part and square wants to capitalize on it by making it on multiple parts )… Expand
  40. macinguerx
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A perfect game for new people in the game and also the old ones, it have a unique combat system, amazing graphics and an amazing story, if you are doubting about to buy it or not pls buy it you wont regret
  41. Lexion_Himura
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Final fantasy 7 remake, the game that everyone was expecting is finally out... And oh boy does it deliver. For me this game is what a remake SHOULD be. New backstorys for certain characters, a very solid gameplay, awsome soundtrack. Of course the game isn't perfect... Some textures are really gross and the camera can be very ps1 era like. So why am I putting a 10 on the game ? Just toFinal fantasy 7 remake, the game that everyone was expecting is finally out... And oh boy does it deliver. For me this game is what a remake SHOULD be. New backstorys for certain characters, a very solid gameplay, awsome soundtrack. Of course the game isn't perfect... Some textures are really gross and the camera can be very ps1 era like. So why am I putting a 10 on the game ? Just to balance things out between those who will put a 0. Of course ff7 remake dosen't replace the original, but it's a game that stands on it's own and I'm fine with that.… Expand
  42. Therivia
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Sencillamente no llego a entender a esa gente anclada en el pasado que aún piensa que es malo este remake...me ahorro el calificativo de esa gente...square devuelve la magia a la saga y en concreto con esta entrega magnifica. Sin pestañear solo puedo decir que es magistral!! pese a quien le pese...
  43. PokeBluedude
    Apr 14, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First 3/4 of the game are truely amazing! I was in complete awe of how right square enix had got this. However the last two chapters basically rewrite the story. And the story means everything to me. They have ruined it in my opinion… Expand
  44. hintonhintonhin
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I think it’s a stunning testament to Square’s great and ambitious move of 1997. The game is for lack of a better term, a love letter. Aside from revising a classic, it is clear so much love and effort went into the small details here. The game comes at you as if to say, with the limitations of the past we can now give you in game form what you could only imagine through abstraction in theI think it’s a stunning testament to Square’s great and ambitious move of 1997. The game is for lack of a better term, a love letter. Aside from revising a classic, it is clear so much love and effort went into the small details here. The game comes at you as if to say, with the limitations of the past we can now give you in game form what you could only imagine through abstraction in the PSOne Era: An epic adventure.… Expand
  45. John2505
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    As a long time final fantasy fan I am overjoyed with the way the game has decided to go. I like to see games move forward with the time and for developers to take risks even if it doesn't go down well with some players.
    Also many people saying that it is an insult to gamers who have been waiting 20 years for this. Please do not speak for me. I have been waiting as long as anyone and I    As a long time final fantasy fan I am overjoyed with the way the game has decided to go. I like to see games move forward with the time and for developers to take risks even if it doesn't go down well with some players.
    Also many people saying that it is an insult to gamers who have been waiting 20 years for this. Please do not speak for me. I have been waiting as long as anyone and I love it. If you don't like it fine, but talk only for yourself and not for the thousands of people who like it.
    In regards to the game, I love the new battle system and I am happy it isn't just a hack and slash. From the first chapter it has you thinking about the correct tactics that most rpgs and games in general doesn't do. I am loving what they have done with the lesser characters and the voice direction for the ones who were already established.
    As for the plot points and story line, I am very happy for change, I don't want exactly the same experience that I had 23 years ago. That will never be replaced. I am excited for a slightly new story and what those changes may hold.
    I still believe that they over arcing story throughout won't change. I do however, think that SE have made changes to make us think it could be a little different. We are a small percentage in the overall storyline and none of us know what will happen next.
    Some people need to chill and get over themselves and just enjoy games instead of whining like privileged crybabies who can't move with the times.
    SE are in a tricky position here. Many people will give a low score because they are set in the past and can't accept change and give it an unrealistic 0 because it has a different ending.
    OK so you don't like it so you give it a 0?
    I have been following this game from the announcement and SE have been upfront from day one. I don't see where all these "lies" people are talking about is happening.    … Expand
  46. Ziote
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    As a fan of the original, this is a masterpiece. The music ques, the characters, the writing, the visual style... they nailed it. Not only are the remakes of the original songs phenomenal, but the new originals are truly inspired and beautiful. And then, of course... there's the gameplay.

    The gameplay is primarily focused on 3 major master crafted systems: Combat, Character Progression,    As a fan of the original, this is a masterpiece. The music ques, the characters, the writing, the visual style... they nailed it. Not only are the remakes of the original songs phenomenal, but the new originals are truly inspired and beautiful. And then, of course... there's the gameplay.

    The gameplay is primarily focused on 3 major master crafted systems: Combat, Character Progression, Mini Games. Start with easy stuff: Mini Games are a huge improvement over the original, while capturing the charm and adding diversity to gameplay. Whereas the original is infamous with the mini games, because of the controls, this remake is so smooth that the games are truly fun, with charm intact. The character progression is deeper than the original, while not scrapping the initial design. Instead, it TAKES those original systems and adds to them with complexity that fits perfectly and allows for a lot of customization and optimization. Finally, the combat: The combat is probably the best combat system in any final fantasy game ever. It has a fairly deep action game that takes place in real time, with a similar atb system (timed battle system) pulled from the original and layered on top. Succeeding at the action side, allows your ATB gauge to fill and then issue commands like an oldschool rpg and then watch those commands play out in the real time battle. It's masterfully made and exceptional.

    The negatives: 1. Fairly linear, with lots of restriction as to where you can go in an area. I think this is an intentional design to allow the PS4 to run the game very smoothly, without having to render too much. The narrow paths and lots of blocking structures allow the game to run with phenomenal graphics, without sacrificing frame rate (this is my guess). 2. Some technical issues like slow loading textures. 3. Can't use items from inventory menu (not a big deal, just odd). 4. Limit breaks reset at the end of each encounter, which means you use them significantly less and that's a shame (most battles are not long enough to allow limits to be used). 5. Side content could be improved in future games of the franchise. Basically, much of the side content acts more as "optional objectives" in a chapter, rather than proper side quests. This isn't bad, as it enriches each chapter with their inclusion, but it isn't a replacement for proper side quests.

    Neutral: Story has some interesting differences, as they have expanded significantly on the original. This will either be good, neutral, or bad for you, but I don't think it's objective. It's also arguable how much this really "changes" as opposed to how much it simply adds and expands.    … Expand
  47. dothackv2
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    i like it. Its a remake not an HD remaster. As a fan of the original game there is no reason not to pick this up and enjoy what they did to expand this world. its a story game not an open world Skyrim game and that's okay for me. Cant wait for part 2
  48. DreamCore
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Finally a good FF game. This is so much better than the FF15 garbage we got last time. Having played the original, it's amazing what they've done. The combat system is really nice compared to the rubbish they gave us in FF15. After FF15 I lost hope of ever playing a quality FF game again, but with this game they've really turned things around. The only reason for not giving it a 10 isFinally a good FF game. This is so much better than the FF15 garbage we got last time. Having played the original, it's amazing what they've done. The combat system is really nice compared to the rubbish they gave us in FF15. After FF15 I lost hope of ever playing a quality FF game again, but with this game they've really turned things around. The only reason for not giving it a 10 is because of technical issues like texture streaming. At one point, all the textures in an area looked like PS2 texutres, but after restarting the game it sorted itself out. Can't wait for the next chapter(s) of the game!… Expand
  49. Irishphouka
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    A fantastic remake.. and if you have never okayed FF7 this is still a great game. The combat system is very good and satisfying and the story is still a great one to follow. Dont pass this up.
  50. Roxtrife
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I am really enjoying this incredible game. Everything is very well detailed. I am loving it! Thanks Tetsuya Nomura and the Square Enix team!
  51. ffviir
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This is going to be one hell of a journey! Can't wait the remaining parts. Don't care if its multiply titles, can't get enough! Ridiculous! GOTY
  52. JohnnyMP
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    New to the Final Fantasy series. This is my first game and all I can say is that is one of the most beautiful PS4 games I’ve played. And that’s no easy task since PS4 has the most graphically awesome games ever. Great story and amazing characters that I will probably never forget. Plus, the soundtrack is one of the best I’ve heard in a while for a video game.

    Thank you for another great    New to the Final Fantasy series. This is my first game and all I can say is that is one of the most beautiful PS4 games I’ve played. And that’s no easy task since PS4 has the most graphically awesome games ever. Great story and amazing characters that I will probably never forget. Plus, the soundtrack is one of the best I’ve heard in a while for a video game.

    Thank you for another great exclusive PlayStation!    … Expand
  53. Spire8901
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I played the original when I was 17. I'm 39 now. I loved it then, with over 130h of play time in the original, I love it now. It does move a bit slow at times but this was true for the original as well. Its only until the vast world is truly revealed (remake part 2) that gain an appreciation that first episode's purpose is fuller understood. My hat is off to Square. Job well done. TheI played the original when I was 17. I'm 39 now. I loved it then, with over 130h of play time in the original, I love it now. It does move a bit slow at times but this was true for the original as well. Its only until the vast world is truly revealed (remake part 2) that gain an appreciation that first episode's purpose is fuller understood. My hat is off to Square. Job well done. The game is fun and detailed. The story is engrossing as it ever was. The characters are so much better understood now and its fun. Simply fun! Can't wait for the next release.… Expand
  54. Jimakos
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    I did not like the camera during combats. The rest were amazing... to the ones with negative reviews, please be a bit open minded...it is really a modern take with respect to the original. I am one of the hard-core fans and i really apreciate the outcome!
  55. ToddTrainer
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Great remake a few problems but overall amazing game. I highly recommend this game.
  56. Milesen
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Tears of joy. Hours of fun. I'm a 16 yr old again. It's what I always pictured in my mind. Masterpiece.
  57. Kirrison
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    ***Spoiler Free***
    Square-Enix in my opinion has done a remarkable job.
    I think of this project as not necessarily a remake but more of a re imagining of a cult classic. Starting from the beginning as somebody that played the original as an 11 year old kid, I walked into this game with optimism but I was still very cautious. I game regularly but the original ps1 game is one of my    ***Spoiler Free***
    Square-Enix in my opinion has done a remarkable job.
    I think of this project as not necessarily a remake but more of a re imagining of a cult classic.

    Starting from the beginning as somebody that played the original as an 11 year old kid, I walked into this game with optimism but I was still very cautious.
    I game regularly but the original ps1 game is one of my favourite games of all time and nothing really compares story wise to me as i'm a sucker for a good rebellion story so i've always loved the Midgar section.

    When I entered the first mako reactor it was surreal for me, everything that you imagined as a child when you were playing the original has come to life while maintaining the charm of its roots.
    As you are walking through the slums you can look up at the plate above your head that separates the poor people in the slums from the elite living above them ( this was only mentioned briefly in the original), it is details like this that really make the experience.

    The graphics are on another level especially the character models, the environments are great except for the occasional pixelated door ( I hope this gets fixed in future patches).

    The characters that were given only minor lines in the original are fully fleshed out with personality and back story which has given serious weight to some of the events that occur later in the game.

    In regards to the combat system it is simply brilliant.
    I'm not sure if i'm in the minority with this but I found that combat extremely enjoyable.
    I never expected turn based combat in this game as some others have, it was labeled as an action RPG and it works really well.
    In the beginning I was almost exclusively using the protagonist "Cloud Strife" but the game flows in such a natural way that by the end I was rotating between every character and using all the abilities available to my characters.
    My only minor gripe is that the end bosses difficulty spiked very quickly, now i'm not saying that it was too hard because its very manageable but you go from easily handling boss encounters to really having to strategize for your encounters, and as the combat in the game really flowed up until this point that i found this to be quite jarring.

    As I said in the beginning of this review it is more of a re imagining than a remake to me as some story beats are very different to the original and this does definitely change things in regards to the overall story in future parts, whether you can accept this or not is down to personal preference but I loved it and am extremely excited for the next part!

    Hopefully it doesn't take too long.

    This game really is the whole package and I can tell that remarkable amount of care and love has gone into crafting this game,

    10/10    … Expand
  58. Orvar83
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    It's everything I could've hoped for it to be, the expanded story, and characters, the mini games, the combat. The only issue with my playthrough was with the textures, at some parts it seems it doesn't load them properly, I'm thinking it can be fixed with a patch, but Square hasn't said anything about it yet.
  59. RonRocker777
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Realmente hermoso, muy nostálgico para los old school, buen gameplay, excelente apartado artístico, y muy disfrutable de igual forma para todos. 10/10 GOTY
  60. ddy
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Highly addictive gameplay, amazing graphics and presentation. I also loved the direction the ending took. I only decided to get this game at launch after it become clear that the game would have some interesting story changes. Paying £50 for a story that I already knew back to front didn’t really interest me. So I certainly wasn’t dissapointed by this game. The game perfectly balancesHighly addictive gameplay, amazing graphics and presentation. I also loved the direction the ending took. I only decided to get this game at launch after it become clear that the game would have some interesting story changes. Paying £50 for a story that I already knew back to front didn’t really interest me. So I certainly wasn’t dissapointed by this game. The game perfectly balances remaking/calling back to the original and adding new concepts and story beats which keeps it fresh and interesting.

    The ending was really great and unexpected and now has me very excited for the next instalments. People who are upset by this can always go and play the original. unexpected    … Expand
  61. Kumomeme
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    the team nailed the game, expand it exceed everyone expectation..the combat is amazing, tons of well designed boss fight with cinematic cut....the level design is great although the level area bit repetitive..the music is amazing as always..cinematic is awesome..it feels like i playing sony's single player game ..bit downside is side quest is just like poor fetch padding..since the questthe team nailed the game, expand it exceed everyone expectation..the combat is amazing, tons of well designed boss fight with cinematic cut....the level design is great although the level area bit repetitive..the music is amazing as always..cinematic is awesome..it feels like i playing sony's single player game ..bit downside is side quest is just like poor fetch padding..since the quest is little, they atleast should give more storyline attention..everything is great,wish there more location but understanding the original what we have is overall is satisfying...but the ending is convulted kingdom heart cluster trainwreck fillers...those things kind of out of place in vii universe... last 30 minute ruined not only 90% of whole game, but also ruined the legacy, betrayed fans, devs, and the game itself..why fans want remake at first place? hope they understand why and take lesson from star wars..the ghosty things arent contributing to the story, it distrupt the scene..never enjoyed each moment those things appear...dumb idea from writer...hope they stop doing this for sequel..its like the devs crafted tonnes of diamond but one of them throw a pile of **** towards it...the game design foundation already being laid upon they need to increase the scope with bigger open area for next iteration..it could get higher score and deserve goty if not so for these dumb 'twist' ending despite minor problem like lazy quest and low res texture problem..the devs better thread carefully for next installment… Expand
  62. marreBUS
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    Square Enix finally hit home in making a Final Fantasy game that feels like how we imagined Final Fantasy as kids.

    The story is great, but hardcore fans will not be happy. Square pays tribute to the old story and adds some new elements. Though some of the new elements might feel a bit confusing to a start, they do add some quality to the story and freshens it up. The pacing of the    Square Enix finally hit home in making a Final Fantasy game that feels like how we imagined Final Fantasy as kids.

    The story is great, but hardcore fans will not be happy.
    Square pays tribute to the old story and adds some new elements. Though some of the new elements might feel a bit confusing to a start, they do add some quality to the story and freshens it up. The pacing of the story is great as well, with some truly dramatic climaxes and more relaxed episodes. Square knows how to build the tension and when to release it to continously make the game interesting. However, for the hardcore fan, there might be some disappointments in the changes to the story.

    The characters are absolutely amazing and are spot on as modern interpretations.
    Barret, Tifa and Aerith are well built with great voice acting and character models, making every move feel authentic and real. Side characters are also fleshed out, giving more purpose to their parts of the story and the villains are well introduced and have great acts within the game. Cloud as the main protagonist is great and their remake of him in a modern body is excellent.

    The gameplay is what we've always wanted.
    Since Final Fantasy X, the FF series has changed gameplay and combat systems each iteration. Some for the better and some for the worse. However, FF7R nails the gameplay perfectly. The combat is crisp, elegant and hectic and is a perfect remake of the old turn-based combat. It truly feels like a Final Fantasy game and the abillity to take command of each character and their unique abillity is absolutely amazing. It's a new type of combat that I believe will be built upon, and stolen.

    However, other parts of the gameplay can be a bit lackluster. The side quests has for a long time been a weaker part of the FF-series and things like puzzles are more or less non-existent. More variety and challenges could have been added to spice up some of the longer pathways. Certain parts of the gameplay however are true fanservice acts from the old game and even though they might not be the best parts of the game, it's lovely that Square are brave enough to keep the goofy parts in for the fans.

    A Final Fantasy game is always beautiful - isn't it?
    Final Fantasy has always had cutting edge graphics and FF7R is not an outlier. The character models are incredibly detailed, Midgar is beautiful and the effects are mesmerizing during combat. However, there are some sloppy detailed textures and in certain scenarios the character models lack proper lip-syncing and are rendered quite badly. This is mostly during non-essential gameplay such as sidequesting, but I would still notice it each time. But during the most crucial cutscenes, as my girlfriend stated it; "this could be a badly made Disney-movie".

    Nobuo Uematsu is a genius - who knew? The music is, to no surprise, incredible. Remaking such classical tunes into orchestral masterpieces blended into the gameplay is fantastic. One of my biggest expectations for this game was the soundtrack, and that definetly lives up to the expectations.

    Overall it's an amazing game and Square is truly onto something huge here. FF7R might not be what the truest FF7 fans want with the changes to the story, but as an immense Final Fantasy fan that does not rate FF7 as the best, it's exactly what I wanted. It's a great mix of fan service and new thinking, and in my eyes a revolutionizing combat system. With the latest FF-games not being on-par with what Square previously have provided, Final Fantasy VII Remake truly shines and gives hope for amazing future games from Square.    … Expand
  63. Hmcs_Halifax
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    A great rendition of the original game with a few story elements changed. I am overall happy with how this was handled and can't wait for the next entry. Thank you Square Enix for this long awaited return to FF VII
  64. yanis7272
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Final fantasy VII was, and still is, a great game. This remake isn't just a remastered version of the game, but a total recast. The scenario of the Midgar part, which only was 5 hours in the Playstation game, is now a 35 hours adventure. All the original universe is respected, and it's really deepened, with the development of characters like Biggs, Wedge or Jessie who were just secondaryFinal fantasy VII was, and still is, a great game. This remake isn't just a remastered version of the game, but a total recast. The scenario of the Midgar part, which only was 5 hours in the Playstation game, is now a 35 hours adventure. All the original universe is respected, and it's really deepened, with the development of characters like Biggs, Wedge or Jessie who were just secondary characters in the classic game.
    The new battle system is very intuitive, but it's technical too. The research moments are very immersive with the scenario which progress at the same time. We're never bored during this game.
    What can I say except : try it !
    The best game on PS4    … Expand
  65. Pylywill
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the original in 1997 as a 7 year old boy and sat in awe of the game that set the bar for our generation of RPG players as one of the greatest games of our time, and though at first I was very disappointed with how the story ended in the remake , I have had some time to think and if the ending means what I think it means, this will be an incredible add on to the original title.


    Spoilers ahead : Right off the bat, extremely fun game to play, satisfying rewards for work done, combat is fun and very difficult post game. Laughed pretty hard when I was getting my @$$ kicked by Bahamut and he decided to summon Ifrit to make things interesting. Though many people may not like the ending, I believe this is the best way square could appease past fans and current. Essentially all they did was rule out rules. What I am hoping this means for episode 2 and beyond is that we will be free to either follow the original path of final fantasy 7 or based on our decisions we will be able to play an entirely different story. Now, obviously this is just my hope , but if it's true I think this will make for one hell of a game. 9 out of 10 for me though because I wanted to play Nanaki you bastards.    … Expand
  66. OldschoolFFplay
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    I'm an original FFVII player and have followed the series since FFX, working my way backwards whilst I waited for FFXII and FFXIII to release. This is due to having had an N64 and only being able to play the older titles when I got a PS2.

    This is generally a great game if you take out the ending which is a creative addition which Nomura took the liberty of adding for no apparent reason.    I'm an original FFVII player and have followed the series since FFX, working my way backwards whilst I waited for FFXII and FFXIII to release. This is due to having had an N64 and only being able to play the older titles when I got a PS2.

    This is generally a great game if you take out the ending which is a creative addition which Nomura took the liberty of adding for no apparent reason. The original story has been kept with some minor alterations up until the end. Some of these additions are good and add to the story where before there where gaps, and some are disneyfied instantiations of an other wise gritty and dark story as originally conceived by Sakaguchi.

    Graphics and music are a masterpiece in their own rights. Gameplay is fun but can get a bit hack and slash at points, but an improvement over FFXV without question. There are not enough monster killing sidequests except for the arena and the VR, maybe a free DLC could fix this or events like they did in FFXV.

    The story is good, unfortunately a bit diluted with some characters fates changing and making it more normie friendly. Basically deducting a sense of tragedy from the original game, one of the core themes of the original.

    There are parts that have been elongated where it wasn't needed, namely at the pillar where the sense of urgency of the task at hand is slowed by dialogue and cut scenes with overly chirpy characters.

    Overall a good game, would be better if they deleted the last chapter and had the crew walk off into the sunset.    … Expand
  67. SickK
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the original far back in 1997 and was sceptical due the episodic format.
    But let me tell you, this is one of the best games i played in a long time.

    The ending certainly got me suprised and left me confused, wheter i like it or not.
    But the thrill of having nostalgia mixed in with **** and diffrent scenario changes gave me an unbelievable ride that i will never forget.
    As long as the next games dont threw in too much fate confusion and give me a good mix of new and old into the pot, jeez i hope this ride of new games within this ( remake/ reboot series) will last for some years.

    Besides all that, this combat system is probably the best thing i had in years. Cant believe i am redoing 30 min Boss fights, just for the sake of it.    … Expand
  68. dops
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Loved it, soundtrack is epic and fresh, yet memorable. The story telling and battle system for me are what i wanted.
    The funny stuff of the original is still there, and Aerith is amazing
  69. GiantMonkeyButt
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing!!! Everything about this game has gone past my personal expectations and has made me rethink about the term "remake". This game took everything good in the original game and used it as the skeleton for the remake, expanding on it in such creative ways, making me fall in love with characters that previously had no importance to the plot at all. It has done everythingThis game is amazing!!! Everything about this game has gone past my personal expectations and has made me rethink about the term "remake". This game took everything good in the original game and used it as the skeleton for the remake, expanding on it in such creative ways, making me fall in love with characters that previously had no importance to the plot at all. It has done everything right and even though this is just Midgard..I'm ok with that because if part 2 and 3 are on this level of quality we are in for a real treat.… Expand
  70. Bigimpactpooch
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    They made the Midgard section 10 times better and it was a ride from beginning to end. Best writing in video games ever right next to God of War
  71. Arkanian
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome finally the wait is over , first Final Fantasy I enjoy like old times after X.
  72. Graepiano-Luis
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is a technical masterpiece. It is visually stunning and the characters and story pulls at your heart. The battles are kinetic, fast-paced and intense. Playing this game is similar to walking through and marvelling at the Ff7 that lived always inside your imagination. A dream brought to life.
  73. Lifeinstripes
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Fantastic visuals, music and nostalgia thrown in! This is Midgar like you’ve never known it!
  74. nunoforever
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    O melhor Final Fantasy da ultima década, O rei dos JRPG voltou tudo no jogo e perfeito, os gráficos são incríveis e a banda sonora espectacular. Finalmente conseguiram criar um sistema de combate que junta o ATB e o tempo real de forma perfeita. Mal posso esperar que chegue a parte 2....Simplesmente magnifico!!!!!
  75. APC573
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The combat system beats the original as does the story telling and soundtrack! The graphics could be updated in some areas (which is a minor gripe). The original was one of my favourite games of all time and I can already tell this will do it justice.

    The original was mostly linear in Midgar as I remember. Therefore, any worries about the linearity of the game are superfluous as this    The combat system beats the original as does the story telling and soundtrack! The graphics could be updated in some areas (which is a minor gripe). The original was one of my favourite games of all time and I can already tell this will do it justice.

    The original was mostly linear in Midgar as I remember. Therefore, any worries about the linearity of the game are superfluous as this will be rectified once the next parts come out with the world map/open world to explore fully.    … Expand
  76. pablorodricp
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    El juego es una obra maestra. Todo lo bueno que tiene el original, este lo reinventa y lo hace aún mejor. Es una maravilla visual y jugable. El mejor Final Fantasy desde el X. Perfecto y muy disfrutable por cualquiera.
  77. Wasabipeanut
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The review bombs are annoying. This is a fantastic remake that is getting game of the year and no Moutian few **** boi is going to be able to get COD remakes or Fortnite trash to come close to the grandiose remake that is ff7. Worth the wait, worth the price, they mailed everything they intended to do.
  78. MrLvost
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Ignore all the low ratings. They don't understand what a "Remake" is and most of them should be taken down as they are in-coherent. The game is wonderful. Combat is nice and fluid. The equipment and materia system is very nice to play with. Graphics are amazing. Character progression and personality is great. It does have some filler but that's expected for today's RPG's on side quests,Ignore all the low ratings. They don't understand what a "Remake" is and most of them should be taken down as they are in-coherent. The game is wonderful. Combat is nice and fluid. The equipment and materia system is very nice to play with. Graphics are amazing. Character progression and personality is great. It does have some filler but that's expected for today's RPG's on side quests, etc and it's not that bad to lower the score. Overall the game is amazing and a must play especially if you loved the original.… Expand
  79. jwrenolds95
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This is an unforgettable experience even for someone who has played the original game and knows the premises of what happens. I enjoyed every single minute of my playthrough and every time I reached a new high, the game tops itself once again!

    The gameplay is surprisingly innovative and extremely fun. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed gameplay as much this. There's enough here for    This is an unforgettable experience even for someone who has played the original game and knows the premises of what happens. I enjoyed every single minute of my playthrough and every time I reached a new high, the game tops itself once again!

    The gameplay is surprisingly innovative and extremely fun. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed gameplay as much this. There's enough here for veterans of the series who can ignore the fact this is no longer turn base and new players who are after something fancy & new. In my opinion this was the best way to compliment the epic set piece of the overall experience. I won't go too much into the story due to spoilers but there is definitely enough to satisfy old timers of FF7 and enough new elements to get you excited for the future of the series. For me it was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish.

    There are three things that make the game for me. The boss fights, the music and the world building. The boss fights are now amazing setpieces but very combat focused and involving. There are jaw dropping spectacles that do the original proud and then some. There wasn't one I didn't enjoy and it leaves much hope for future bosses of FF7. The world building is second to none and for me this gave games such as even the Witcher 3 a run for their money with how much is here to investigate. The music is incredibly placed, introduces new soundtracks which are epic. Each piece compliments the scene perfectly, battles feel epic, running around towns has never sounded as good and the nostalgia will bring tears to your eyes. I clocked in at 35-40 hours on my first playthrough and I am now on my second playthrough. There is definitely replayability here and more than enough for your moneys worth. Texture quality has issues which sometime take you back a few years, there could have been a harder difficulty from the start to ensure you enjoy the combat for a lengthier period of time and the side quests at times can be lacking in quality although the world building mixed in with these make up for it every time. These are minor gripes and things which hopefully Square will fix in time and in no way detract from my overall score but I can see this being a criticism from reviewers. Overall please buy this game, you will not be disappointed if you go into this with fresh eyes but if you are also ready to go on a nostalgic ride of a lifetime. It is a FULL GAME and if you are unhappy about the episodic release then I ask you this question. Would you be happier with a watered down, disappointing and empty 50 hour full FF7 original experience or do you want to be patient and wait to play a potential 100-200 hour masterpiece of a story start to finish. Personally I back Square 100% in the decision they made here, here's to the next one guys and thank you again, 23 years later in making me fall back in love with this game all over again.    … Expand
  80. RancidGorbag
    Apr 15, 2020
    3
    Why is Final Fantasy VII so beloved among fans? Because it has such a compelling story and fantastic combat system. The remake falls short on both accounts. The AI was disappointing and it was a pain to have to sort through the menus to use abilities. To call it a remake is misleading. This is a reimagining pioneered by the most infamous director in video game history. It was 30 hours ofWhy is Final Fantasy VII so beloved among fans? Because it has such a compelling story and fantastic combat system. The remake falls short on both accounts. The AI was disappointing and it was a pain to have to sort through the menus to use abilities. To call it a remake is misleading. This is a reimagining pioneered by the most infamous director in video game history. It was 30 hours of Nomura building up the the moment he could tell us that he's going to make this game into whatever he sees fit.… Expand
  81. Akira282
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    I decided to take the plunge into FF7R being a noob to the FF franchise. I have to say I didn't think I would enjoy it. I'm actually just starting out. So far the game has managed to blow me away both technically, but more importantly from the story. There is something relevant about a game that talks about energy issues as we are facing them today. Oil in this case. I found myselfI decided to take the plunge into FF7R being a noob to the FF franchise. I have to say I didn't think I would enjoy it. I'm actually just starting out. So far the game has managed to blow me away both technically, but more importantly from the story. There is something relevant about a game that talks about energy issues as we are facing them today. Oil in this case. I found myself grinning and laughing at some of the banter as well. I'm still working my way through the game, but I have already enjoyed what I've seen and I recommend others to give it a try. I give it a 9.0. There are mainly technical hiccups that prevent it from getting the golden score. Anyway, solid game thus far.

    Update: I'm 20hrs in and I am still enjoying the game. It's been a wonderful game to play. I hope the next installments are as wonder as this. If so, we may be looking at the best PS4 series to come out and that is a tall order.    … Expand
  82. MNSUAngel
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    DISCLAIMER: I have not played the original FF7.

    Straight to the scores: Graphics quality: 9/10. Gorgeous game. My only gripe is that there are definitely some inconsistencies with textures and characters. Picture it this way - Main cast = 4k graphics, Side characters = 1k graphics. Now that is a gross exaggeration, but you will DEFINITELY notice it at some point, and not in a good    DISCLAIMER: I have not played the original FF7.

    Straight to the scores:

    Graphics quality: 9/10. Gorgeous game. My only gripe is that there are definitely some inconsistencies with textures and characters. Picture it this way - Main cast = 4k graphics, Side characters = 1k graphics. Now that is a gross exaggeration, but you will DEFINITELY notice it at some point, and not in a good way. There are also some surface textures that are so bad you will think they haven't loaded in yet. They have. They are just that bad. But these are nitpicks, hence the 9/10.

    Animation: 10/10. Does this even need explanation? Every animation in the game was rad. Even the silly ones.

    Story: 7/10. Of the elements I use to score games, this element is the worst in FF7R. I never played the original so I am not sure how faithful this version is to the original, but my God this story was a roller coaster in the worst way possible. It is really hard to explain my position without spoiling it, but needless to say some things happen towards the end without some much needed foundation and explanation. It was bad enough that once I finished the game, I immediately replayed the chapters leading up to the end to see if I had missed something or just did not understand what transpired. Nope. I got it. It is just not great storytelling. The conclusion lacks support and reaches its plateau too quickly. And it is really too bad, because there are moments much earlier in the game that are the culmination of really great storytelling. The other reasons for this score are: (1) the ending wasn't... an ending. I can't really explain it without spoiling it, but it just was not the completion of the story presented in the preceding 38 hrs; and (2) there is VERY REAL padding throughout the game that sometimes made me feel like I was grading a development student's first gaming project on pacing. I am not exaggerating when I say that cutting 5-10 hrs from this game would have made it better.

    Characters: 10/10. These characters are so well realized. I loved every one of them. And I knew I loved them because when they would leave the party, I would miss them. And I would keep missing them until I saw them again. One of the reasons I am playing the hard replay-through is to see them again.

    Customization: 8/10. 5-ish second animation every single time you want to spend skill points on a weapon, something you will do FREQUENTLY. This may seem like a small gripe to you, but until you have actually played the game all the way through having to see that animation for every single character, every single time you want to spend skill points on every single one of their weapons, you can not speak to how annoying it becomes. It was actually bad enough towards the end that I no longer wanted to spend skill points when I got them. I would bulk save and wait until I felt like spending 10-20 minutes leveling things up.

    Gameplay: 10/10. In this game, the gameplay for me is the combat, and the combat is great. It is nothing like what I have ever been exposed to. The sort of quasi-pause combat. Really cool. One thing I will say though, is that I wish the game was balanced with less pausing in mind. There are some fights that require a bit TOO much pausing to succeed. Still 10/10 though.

    Voice-acting quality: 10/10. This game has really good voice acting and it literally makes the characters. I mean MAKES them. You will know it when you hear it.

    Music: 10/10. The music was the first thing my friend mentioned to me, and I can see why. The game has a really great set of music, notwithstanding some of the game's songs that you can "find" in the game world. Seriously great though - may buy the soundtrack.

    Price of game: 10/10. A pretty great game for $60.

    Extrinsic positive/negatives: +0/-1 I am going to just be blunt - the side quests in this game are not side quests. They are semi-required for reasons that I can not explain because of spoilers. But needless to say, that I would not mind them being semi-required, if they did not suck. But they do. They really do. And for a lot of really obvious reasons that are not worth sharing. If you are going to put side quests in a sequel (if there is a sequel!), please for the love of God make them better. The only reason this wasn't a -2 extrinsic is because of the VR battles. They are sick and I had fun with them. The rest of the side quests blow.

    Average score: 8.1/10. FF7R is a great game. I am not sure how faithful it is to the original, as I have never played it, but I did enjoy the remake. Having said that, the end of the story in this game needed work. And if they intend to make a sequel, that element better be nailed on the head, because I really wanted to give this game a 9 or 10 out of 10. Some of the other elements in this game are Game of the Year material. They are enough to carry the game, but not enough for me to recommend this game to people who play for really good storytelling.    … Expand
  83. Mageochef
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This is the game i have been waiting on since the time I first picked up this game when i played this back in 1997. The story add-on is a bit filling but a very nice touch if you like story and know how FF series games go. The gameplay for a turn basic game revamp to somewhat of a action basic with the ability to flip in between both is super nice and for the farmer for xp and other thingThis is the game i have been waiting on since the time I first picked up this game when i played this back in 1997. The story add-on is a bit filling but a very nice touch if you like story and know how FF series games go. The gameplay for a turn basic game revamp to somewhat of a action basic with the ability to flip in between both is super nice and for the farmer for xp and other thing to boost you toons there is some stuff in here for you too. Overall by leaps and bounds this is my favorite installment of this series and there 2 more to go… Expand
  84. oChocoboX
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a longtime Final Fantasy fanatic I was quite apprehensive in the build up to the Remakes launch. I can positively say all my expectations were met and more. The combat is dynamic, engaging and challenging while offering weapon progression and ofcourse materia to really expose your enemies weaknesses. Visually it's stunning, there are minor texture issues but for me personally not noticeable enough that it bothers me. Story wise it sticks pretty close to the original game while offering up a whole host of new content and sidequests that while are quite basic they are also enjoyable and serve as much needed downtime between exhilarating main story chapters. While it sticks close to the original content the ending leaves it open for the remake to take its own path and I absolutely love that!… Expand
  85. jmaaa44
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Awesome game that reimagines childhood memories. Can’t wait for the next instalments.
  86. NobleMkII
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic of a game. A true remake made by people who loved the original. I enjoyed it and can't wait for the second part of the series. Like the Lord of the Rings Trilogy or the Harry Potter series, it's nice that they took the time to really flesh out the story and not try to compact it to one release.
  87. Akiin
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this Game is a masterpiece and a true must play title for this generation !
    -Visualy one of the best looking games ever created so far - music is godly it's one of the best ost's of all time
    - the characters and the story are so deep it's just breathtaking
  88. Chickenlegs
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This remake elevates the old ff7 to new heights. Hands down, the top 3 best games I have ever played.
  89. fl0_0w
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Till today i play every few years a run of FF7. It was one of my first games i ever had and my first big love which enlighted my enthusiasm for videogames.

    FF7 Remake hits the nostalgia train, i feel so happy playing it, feels like i sit back in my small room in my parents house starting on the PS and beating the **** out of Shinra and Sephiroth. Nostalgia pure with nice optics and an    Till today i play every few years a run of FF7. It was one of my first games i ever had and my first big love which enlighted my enthusiasm for videogames.

    FF7 Remake hits the nostalgia train, i feel so happy playing it, feels like i sit back in my small room in my parents house starting on the PS and beating the **** out of Shinra and Sephiroth.

    Nostalgia pure with nice optics and an state of the art gameplay!    … Expand
  90. jamesseda
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    What can I say that hasn’t been said? Amazing. Brings back so many memories. I haven’t finished it yet but so far the gameplay is smooth. I love the fighting mechanics. Music is just incredible. The voice acting is really good as well. I’m having a great time playing. I bought the Deluxe version and I have no regrets. I’m super excited for the next chapter in the series.
  91. xFas
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    The only think i dislike about this game are the **** echos, but the rest is so **** great that this is the frist game i platinum in years.
    Best FF in years.
    Best combat system in any FF.
    Really expecting to see the next part or some DLC
  92. Ko5455
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Your probably looking for negative reviews, but just remember that 90% of them are from Salty Purist. This game not only brings new life into the final fantasy 7 universe, but it also revitalizes the series in its entirety. A combat system that takes action and turn based and twist them into a beautiful fresh system, cutscenes that nearly rival advent children, and a cast of characters newYour probably looking for negative reviews, but just remember that 90% of them are from Salty Purist. This game not only brings new life into the final fantasy 7 universe, but it also revitalizes the series in its entirety. A combat system that takes action and turn based and twist them into a beautiful fresh system, cutscenes that nearly rival advent children, and a cast of characters new and old that bring alot to the table. People will say the ending is as confusing as kingdom hearts, but as long as your paying attention it's not hard to understand what's going on, there may be a question or two of "what happens next?!" But that's to be expected. The reason I dont give it a 10 is because there are a couple things that could be cleaned up like some textures and maybe a couple boss fight mechanics. At the end of the day this game is a top shelf game, sitting at about 40 hours for 100% on normal and about 20/25 for a run of just the story.… Expand
  93. JackHuang93
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Generally, a great game, need to improve the view system. Sometimes it could be such pain when you deal with the monster in the sky.
  94. WYY
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Graphics are top notch, combat is very thrilling and exciting... cant wait for ff7r part 2
  95. Shiroguma48
    Apr 15, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It gets a low score for the same reason most people gave it a low score - false advertising. I loved most of it. I thought the redesign of Midgar was excellent if a little over-linear (but the original was linear too). I thought the characters were excellently designed and voiced. I loved the new combat system although there is room for improvement obviously. I knew this was Midgar only and I was on board with that, though I would have preferred the side content to be less ‘fillery’ and more relevant. I was expecting some minor story changes and additions, and no, I wasn’t surprised to see Sephiroth (though I still maintain he didn’t need to be there). I played all the way through 16 of 18 chapters and would have gladly scored the game 8 out of 10 at that point. But then Square inexplicably chose to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and ruin the entire plot with some textbook Nomura fate/destiny/timelinely crap. I just can’t get my head around how they thought they would get away it. They literally lied to their entire fanbase about their intentions for this project. All the while churning out interviews about how important it was to stay true to the original to keep the fans happy etc... Incredibly disappointing. Maybe they will pull something amazing out of the bag. But until then, 2 is all this deceitful production deserves.… Expand
  96. Liaka
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    The original FF7 is my favorite video game of all time. I had so many emotions playing this game from just the nostalgia factor alone. This game is a 90% perfect recreation of the original events of the game and the people giving this game a 0 score because its not PERFECTLY what they wanted. Honestly anyone upset should just start their own video game company and write their ownThe original FF7 is my favorite video game of all time. I had so many emotions playing this game from just the nostalgia factor alone. This game is a 90% perfect recreation of the original events of the game and the people giving this game a 0 score because its not PERFECTLY what they wanted. Honestly anyone upset should just start their own video game company and write their own characters. Nomura owns the characters he created, not anyone here of all places. For years you've all projected yourselves or your feelings onto these characters to shape them since 1997 or whatever. Nomura knows these characters and the story of what he wants to do better than any of you. This is a 10/10 game for a launch with some small bugs. Looking forward to the future Nomura, GOOD JOB!… Expand
  97. AK1989
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    It's way more fun that I thought it would be. The gameplay is fast paced and tactical at the same time. The visuals are amazing, one of the best looking games on PS4. Yes the story isn't a copy paste from the original but that actually makes me more intrigued at what happens next. Overall I am happy with it, it's not the PERFECT FFVII remake but it's pretty damn good.
  98. Albertwesker959
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    One of the best final fantasy ever made, they manage to make a 6 hour of the original game into 40 hour, so emotional, music is perfect... Graphic is ok, sometimes is superb, sometimes it have ps1 graphic

    It would have been a 10 if it wasn't foe the horrible ending who destroyed everything about ff 7 mitology and 20 years of fan expectation
  99. Juli85
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    El remake soñado,una obra maestra,tiene algunos fallos de texturas que deslucen un poco su potencial gráfico pero en general es un juegazo increíble. Me devuelve a la infancia.
  100. funboby
    Apr 16, 2020
    0
    This is a big f u you to the original FF7 fans. It teases you for 95% and then the ending comes and you realize that everything has been a lie. We've been waiting for a remake since the 2005 ps3 technical demo was release. Now that crunch time is here - Square has decided to dangle a carrot in front of you for 35 hours and watch you chase it, then snatch it away and kick you in the mouthThis is a big f u you to the original FF7 fans. It teases you for 95% and then the ending comes and you realize that everything has been a lie. We've been waiting for a remake since the 2005 ps3 technical demo was release. Now that crunch time is here - Square has decided to dangle a carrot in front of you for 35 hours and watch you chase it, then snatch it away and kick you in the mouth in the last final minutes, brutally reminding you that they will do whatever the hell they want; whatever makes them the most money. The direction they are heading in is disgusting. It was "too hard" for them to make a full remake of this game so they switched it up to some hot garbage at the end to give them an out for all future installments.… Expand
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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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