Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. montorot
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Probably one of my favorite RPG games of all time. Really like how the combat feels "heavy" and how the story really fleshed out. There are some minor technical issues, but overall awesome game
  2. Insanaxmente
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Una súper producción a todos los niveles que sin ninguna duda no va a dejar indiferente a nadie. Unos gráficos renovados de infarto que exprime al máximo la Playstation 4 que pide a gritos la potencia extra de la nueva generación, una increíble e inmersiva narrativa que te lleva en volandas con unos personajes épicos y carismáticos y un sistema de combate actualizado, divertido, inclusoUna súper producción a todos los niveles que sin ninguna duda no va a dejar indiferente a nadie. Unos gráficos renovados de infarto que exprime al máximo la Playstation 4 que pide a gritos la potencia extra de la nueva generación, una increíble e inmersiva narrativa que te lleva en volandas con unos personajes épicos y carismáticos y un sistema de combate actualizado, divertido, incluso adictivo que combina acción en tiempo real y un gran componente estratégico. El anticipo definitivo para lo que se viene en el mundo abierto...… Expand
  3. Kyrie_Elejson
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Ремейк мечты. Сквары собрали все, что мы любили в оригинальной игре, и умножили это на 10. Ждем второй эпизод
  4. Scirocco_R
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo...y se entiende xq se vaya hacer por partes se a reinventado por completo y mejorado la historia.
  5. taj149
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece. It is a must try for everyone, die hard ff7 fan or not. It is a revival of the old masterpiece greatest jRPG which done to perfection. The system is Action + Turn based at which you can also turn it into full turn based if you like. Story is great. Gameplay is fun. Graphic is top notch. Surely the game will give you at least 30+ hours of fun. Whatelse you need?
  6. aozoranoyume
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Amazingly, this remake finds a way to tell a much more compelling and enjoyable experience than the original FF7's Midgar portion. Everything is executed very well, especially the updated dialogue and combat.
  7. Madziaczka90
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    The Best game I played in my life. Genius, heartouching story ans characters. I am constantly thinking while playing: story please do not finish yet, please be just a bit longer. Love it!!!
  8. DWolfAlpha
    May 4, 2020
    8
    For the most part, this remake is amazing. It start off by giving a fantastic recreation of the beginning plot points. It showcases just how big the world is much better than the original game, and as it took this long to make, it would have been a let down if it didn't. It gives more time for many of the fan favorite characters that didn't get much screen time in the original. IFor the most part, this remake is amazing. It start off by giving a fantastic recreation of the beginning plot points. It showcases just how big the world is much better than the original game, and as it took this long to make, it would have been a let down if it didn't. It gives more time for many of the fan favorite characters that didn't get much screen time in the original. I absolutely loved this aspect of the remake. But then...the ending happened. I hated it. It brought in too many things that don't make any sense. It gives the impression that this game is in, like a parallel dimension, and not following the same story. This can be an interesting way to take the plot, but there is nothing that actually confirms this, and it ends up just being this confusing...mess that really doesn't make any sense, at all, in context. The last hour of the game really left me somewhere between disappointed and angry.
    If you were a fan of the original, know that you may have some frustrations with new enemies introduced called spectres, and they destroy the ending. If you've never played the original, you will probably like this one quite a bit.    … Expand
  9. ztomoya
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Well done Square! One of the best game you've ever made in recent years. I particularly love the music and atmosphere
  10. Tsubasa88
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    A wonderful experience, a remake of immense quality. Final Fantasy VII Remake rewrites the basics in this nothing short of fantastic title.
  11. Hyksos
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, I thought the game was fantastic. The story artfully reimagined (albeit with some hesitation regarding the final chapter). I actually didn't mind some of the more low res textures in the large sweeping background shots - it actually reminded me of the backgrounds in the original game and added to the nostalgia.

    The gameplay and music were fantastic. The elephant in the room, the ending: yes, it is significantly different and creates the potential for a completely new KH-esque story line going forward, but I remain cautiously optimistic that future installments will retain much of the storyline and charm of the original game.

    This game was absolutely masterfully remade, and up until the final chapter remained faithful to the original. For that I dont see how it could be rated anything less than a 7/10.    … Expand
  12. serci1990
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    El remake que todos mereciamos sin duda. Pequeños problemas técnicos que son fácilmente solucionables con algún parche pero a rasgos generales me ha encantado este remake de mi juego favorito.
  13. Alidaen
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me ha encantado, como fan de la saga desde el FF6 de Super Nintendo y especialmente del 7, puedo decir que he quedado encantada con el remake. Ya no solo por la fidelidad del casi 99% que me ha hecho revivir momentos únicos de una manera mucho más profunda y visualmente espectacular, sino también por el controvertido final que para mí gusto es un acierto, pues da pie a crear una historia distinta y no saber qué nos depara el futuro de la saga.

    A pesar de las opiniones en contra, que son igual de válidas que el resto y las veo justificadas, yo creo que han encontrado una manera sencilla pero muy válida para la continuación. Por mi parte me ha gustado la sorpresa final, pues creo que sin este cambio esta parte habría quedado algo "floja" e insulsa para mí gusto, por muy fiel que fuese al juego original.

    Creo que llamar a esta primera parte remake ha sido muy acertado, porque es básicamente lo que han hecho casi en su totalidad. Aunque personalmente me da bastante igual el nombre, lo que me importa es el contenido, y no se puede negar que es un juegazo en todos los sentidos y hace honor a su nombre.

    La única queja que puedo tener es que se me ha hecho muy corto para ser un Final Fantasy, y que tiene poco contenido extra para rejugarlo, más allá del modo difícil y sacar un par de detalles como pueden ser los vestidos. Y que se puede hacer algo lineal, aunque eso es algo que en la parte de Midgar ya ocurría en el anterior. Motivos que no me harán bajarle la nota porque sigue siendo una pasada y creo que no merece algunas de las notas demasiado negativas que está recibiendo por parte de los fans.    … Expand
  14. charlinina777
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    "Honey, I'm in love!" - this is how I feel about this project. Remake is everything I've ever whished for. Stroy, music, characters, dubbing, esthetics, visuals are exactly as they should be. Ending is bold and innovative and it changes cannon but at the same time creates new grounds for future installments. Just can't wait for next games, well done Square Enix, well done!
  15. Mikki86
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Best game!! Waiting for part 2 to come out.
    Have playd THE game mode 3 Times and Still cant get enough.
  16. Piipe1984
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Only a game this beloved by many for its place in the history of video games could be this divisive in some of its new aspects and mechanics. I truly applaud Square-Enix for having the courage to remake what was already a masterpiece and making in it another one. A must play game storywise and gameplaywise.
  17. Rynon1984
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Changes at the end were amazing, doesn’t mean the plot unfolds differently, just that it has the potential to have a different outcome! Loved every moment both new and old… Expand
  18. mook
    Apr 23, 2020
    5
    2 / 3 for presentation
    1.5 / 3 for game-play
    2 / 3 other 5.5 / 9 total Summary: Good, but not good enough for what is going to be a £150 remake. Pros: The lead characters and summons look fantastic The environment set pieces are at times great Nostalgia, so much nostalgia Music, the score is fantastic The characters are more fleshed out and their tensions play better in this    2 / 3 for presentation
    1.5 / 3 for game-play
    2 / 3 other
    5.5 / 9 total

    Summary:
    Good, but not good enough for what is going to be a £150 remake.

    Pros:
    The lead characters and summons look fantastic
    The environment set pieces are at times great
    Nostalgia, so much nostalgia
    Music, the score is fantastic
    The characters are more fleshed out and their tensions play better in this game
    Voice acting is on point
    The battle system, a solid combination of classic turn based and more modern concepts

    Cons:
    Somehow there's less actual game here than in the original
    The environment set pieces are at times terrible
    The game is one long corridor, there is very little scope for exploration
    Short and at the same time somehow obviously padded
    Some of the environment textures are PlayStation 2 quality
    The weapon skill up system is complete crap
    The puzzles are terrible, like someone put the mechanisms in place and forgot to create an actual puzzle    … Expand
  19. Gohax
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE is one of the most enjoyable games i played this year but there are somethings that pissed me off such as

    cons: the weapon upgrade system if done manually is literal hell it took me so much time to upgrade a weapon i didn't want to do the rest so i did switch it to auto upgrade so that the game decides what upgrades you need between balanced more on attack or    FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE is one of the most enjoyable games i played this year but there are somethings that pissed me off such as

    cons:
    the weapon upgrade system if done manually is literal hell it took me so much time to upgrade a weapon i didn't want to do the rest so i did switch it to auto upgrade so that the game decides what upgrades you need between balanced more on attack or more on defense even when i really wanted to sit down and upgrade each weapon by my own means i didn't do it just because every weapon takes so much time to upgrade

    it really felt like a lot of moments in the game are deliberately prolonged just to make the game longer what i mean by prolonging is that cloud sometimes will walk really really slow just to talk or do stuff and you'll just sit there bashing the run button yelling at him to just run

    what really pissed my off right after i noticed the deliberated prolonging of the game is that the game is split into parts and that a year from now they'll just sell the second part for 60 bucks which is a real cash grab in my opinion they should've just released the full and complete edition and just charge more money because there are more than one disc but who cares right lets just buy everything separately

    the dialog sometimes is really cringy and goofy and sometimes feels out of place and there are moments where the goofy dialog completely ruins the moment

    performance issues such as frames not loading and when you start to interact with an NPC you gotta wait for the conversation to load so you'll just stand there doing nothing awkwardly so they gotta fix that

    but even after all those cons all i can remember is the good and awesome moments the beautiful graphics the astounding music the world building and just everything feels so alive i really fell in love with the game even with all its quirks its one of the most enjoyable beautiful and fun game i played this year which brings me to my final score which is a 9 out of 10 although i'm still mad at square enix about the whole episodic bought separately thing i still love the game and i cant wait for part 2    … Expand
  20. KnightForlorn
    May 8, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can an ending ruin a game? Like GoT became a prime example of this for TV, FF7R will be looked at as a case study for it in the medium of video games.

    The Whispers (or Dementors or Sephi-ghosts) prove to be the biggest problem in the game; overshadowing graphical issues (like NPC demon mouths), over padding (sewers and train graveyard), and bipolar swings between classic Aeris and all-knowing-reality-bending-demigod Aerith. This coalesces into the Meta stand-in for fanboys that must be defeated so the game can stand alone, divorced from it's predecessor. What actually results is a loss of any agency for our heroes as any and all struggles they face are simply preordained conclusions, the most egregious being the Sector 7 plate drop. After said rabid fans are put down, the game fast forwards to an unearned fight against Sephiroth that renders any further conflict with him devoid of stakes, since we've already killed him.

    Had the game ended with the highway, I would have given it an easy 8, maybe even 9, Whispers and all. I was riding high, excited to see what they do next, ready to go back for the Platinum trophy. But as it stands, I'm more worried than ever about future games and unsure if I should even continue with the series.    … Expand
  21. Sacrament-777-
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acabei de zerar... E ele não é um Remake... Msm SENDO um Remake... O Boss final somos nós com nossos desejos de querer q o game seja totalmente fiel...

    Essa minha conclusão me fez teorizar e buscar pessoas q tenha tido a mesma visão, ACHEI! Eu dei 9.1 de nota nas primeiras 4 horas q joguei na madrugada do lançamento e agora com o game concluído dou um 9.7, eu acredito q a única coisa q tira esse goty é o Corona vírus cancelar o evento.
    Simplismente foda! Esse game fez fãs teorizar sobre um remake. Loucura da porra!

    Os 2 únicos defeitos desse game é técnico algumas texturar bem borradas e a linearidade de paredes invisíveis...
    Fora isso isso posso falar q nc vi algo parecido nós jogos, deixaram uma puta interrogação sobre a continuação, se vai ser igual do 7 original, ou se será totalmente diferente, sem contar q posso falar q saciou com maestria a minha vontade de jogar um remake de um dos games mais Foda de todos os tempos. E fez TODO o sentido esse game ser lançado em partes. Não tou puxando sardinha. Pode ser a continuação seja um lixo! Ouuuuuhh pode ser fiel! Ouuuuu pode ser diferente e espetacular! Sabe lá oq será    … Expand
  22. novaaaa
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, great story, great characters. A must buy for fans of jrpgs.
  23. Shauny
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been over 20 years since I played FF7 and although my memory of the whole story is fairly hazy, the main thing I think of at the end of the remake is just how much of the journey there is left to play and yet I'm not able to and I've got no idea when the next of probably 2 or more installments will be made available. Could it be months or years? There's no doubt what an improvement there is in this offering. The graphics are amazing, the battle engine is loads more fun this time around and the extension of storylines has made what was really the opening couple of acts in the original epic a solid 40 hour game that is probably one of the best this year.

    For me however, there was always the feeling of being shortchanged whilst I marched on towards what was the end of disc 1 of 3 back in 1997. I know it's probably unfair to expect more from Square Enix considering the effort that has gone into this game, after all, if they expand the rest of the original to the lengths they have with these 19 chapters, I'd probably still be playing up until christmas to reach the end. That doesn't stop me wishing I was swapping out disc 1 for 2 and continuing the adventure rather than writing this review though.

    There are other complaints too.... it's only small things but they start to grate, Sometimes immediately. The voice acting for instance... for all the painstaking detail this game has been given, the voice acting is often terrible, Especially Barret who really got my back up from scene 1. It's just feels very B-Movie, especially off the back of playing games like Death Stranding or The last of us (for instance) where the considered dialogue has been handed to A list professionals. I kept justifying it as being targeted at the younger audience but then you're reminded of it's PEGI 16 rating buy the often unnecessarily 'S#!T' blurted out in an effort to make it feel more grown up. Maybe that was the case in the original, I don't really remember.
    Then, there's the random comments your team makes, it's like they're joining a conversation they didn't quite hear from across the room in an effort to feel included. It all just makes the script writing feel very dated. 2020 Graphics, 1997 dialogue. Having said that, I felt it got better throughout the game and by the end, Barret was slightly less irritating (or maybe I had just gotten used to him) and in general the scripts seem to have been given more thought. I'd known for ages that this release was only going to take you to the end of the Midgar part of the original so I shouldn't be too disheartened but if Square Enix think I'm going to shell out another £50 for the second of possibly 3, 4 or whoknowshowmany sequels then, well, they're absolutely right, actually....
    But I'm hoping that in the next few months a DLC will be made available for a reasonable price and off I go again in the adventure. Wishful thinking I reckon.

    So to sum up then... if you loved the original, you're probably gonna love this too. The storyline goes deeper than I remember and there's loads of extra time to explore the various sectors of the Midgar undercity and play side quests.
    The battles have been brilliantly updated so you can now mix the turn based actions with all out button bashing (although mostly just the square one) The visuals are incredible but then again, what did you expect? And the soundtrack is also a real win too. But, for me, it's all just too much of a tease to get full marks so 9 out of 10 it is.

    Please guys, jusy give us the rest ASAP!

    And whilst you're at it, get working on FF8 too (just don't think you need to add 'Remake' to the end of the title, we know it's a bloody remake)    … Expand
  24. ltuthill92
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Please read the other five star reviews, I won’t say anything you haven’t already read. This is a spoiler free review of the games “controversial” ending:

    That being said, the people groaning about the ending and comparing this games masterful storytelling to the “gruntfest” that was KH3 are diluting themselves and not giving enough credit to Square. Replay the game on hard, pay -very-    Please read the other five star reviews, I won’t say anything you haven’t already read. This is a spoiler free review of the games “controversial” ending:

    That being said, the people groaning about the ending and comparing this games masterful storytelling to the “gruntfest” that was KH3 are diluting themselves and not giving enough credit to Square. Replay the game on hard, pay -very- close attention to underlying themes and motives behind character behavior. There are good reasons for all these choices and I would hardly sum it up to poor storytelling. All I will say is this: Sephiroth and Aerith have hindsight this time around, aside from that everything in the transition from Midgar to Gaia is the same. The game literally ends the same as FF7 with the characters embarking on their new quest and heading for the next village. The extra bit they added, is a sweet indulgence for old fans and I don’t believe it will severely impact pivotal events, atmosphere, or pacing in later games. Again, just do your hardmode replay and pay very careful attention to the behaviors of certain characters, particularly Sephiroth and Aerith. For a game which knows and feels, and portrays its characters with such love and loyalty as they have in this remake, people seem to be awfully critical of them staying loyal in the next installment. Just chill. They don’t watch hundreds of hours of streamer footage of FF7 1997 to raise a middle finger to their fans.

    Well done Square. You brought an old fantasy back to life with resounding results.

    “Was it all a dream? Will I never know? Foolish and Blind, to everything.”
    Hollow, Yosh (Survive Said the Prophet)    … Expand
  25. Aegus17
    May 4, 2020
    10
    De pequeño me imaginaba como podia ser midgar en la vida real, y este juego plasma a la perfección la idea que estaba en mi cabeza de un ffvii con unos increíbles gráficos
  26. SileSixEcho
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Yes, this game has fillers and yes, sometimes the tone shifts a bit too quickly from serious to weird but all is forgiven thanks to an amazing battle system, great characters and a great reimagening of the original story with a plot twist that is kind of hard to get but very well done in my opinion. I did not enjoy playing a game this strong since a long time. Looking forward for thatYes, this game has fillers and yes, sometimes the tone shifts a bit too quickly from serious to weird but all is forgiven thanks to an amazing battle system, great characters and a great reimagening of the original story with a plot twist that is kind of hard to get but very well done in my opinion. I did not enjoy playing a game this strong since a long time. Looking forward for that story to continue, no matter what they come up with next.… Expand
  27. uplink777
    May 9, 2020
    10
    I'm a massive fan of FiFA series and VII is my best. I really loved Advent Children, got it on BD, the enhanced/complete edition with blood and some new effects.

    Now to my point. FiFA VII: Remake is EVERYTHiNG a fan wants. OK length of story, OK playtime overall, OK difficulty, OK fight strategies, OK mini games, etc. I love it as a whole and I believe that this is the very essence of    I'm a massive fan of FiFA series and VII is my best. I really loved Advent Children, got it on BD, the enhanced/complete edition with blood and some new effects.

    Now to my point. FiFA VII: Remake is EVERYTHiNG a fan wants. OK length of story, OK playtime overall, OK difficulty, OK fight strategies, OK mini games, etc. I love it as a whole and I believe that this is the very essence of FiFA series. VIII was great, iX and X so so, but up from XI [Online] to XV it was all downhill, and now this Remake did right by the franchise.

    I'm looking forward for new DLC missions, new story and a next part :)    … Expand
  28. Stamantha
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing re-imagining of the Midgar part of Final Fantasy 7. Loved the visuals, the fleshed-out characters (main and NPCs alike), the dialogues, the battle system is simply amazing, the best one in a modern Final Fantasy game or any JRPG on that matter... The game was made with utmost attention to detail and is a solid 30-50 hour game full of content, personality and great moments. I don'tAmazing re-imagining of the Midgar part of Final Fantasy 7. Loved the visuals, the fleshed-out characters (main and NPCs alike), the dialogues, the battle system is simply amazing, the best one in a modern Final Fantasy game or any JRPG on that matter... The game was made with utmost attention to detail and is a solid 30-50 hour game full of content, personality and great moments. I don't know how it's going to turn out in the sequels but what is already here is great stuff made with love and respect to the original… Expand
  29. SplitMind
    Apr 18, 2021
    6
    Filler Fantasy 7.

    A FF7 Remake was always going to be controversial, but my qualms with this game are little to do with authenticity or butchering. I'll explain below. The graphics of this remake are top-tier and you can tell that's where monumental effort went into it. The character models are amazing and some of the scenery is spectacular. The downside is that the scenery    Filler Fantasy 7.

    A FF7 Remake was always going to be controversial, but my qualms with this game are little to do with authenticity or butchering. I'll explain below.

    The graphics of this remake are top-tier and you can tell that's where monumental effort went into it. The character models are amazing and some of the scenery is spectacular. The downside is that the scenery (especially the latter half of the game) becomes very bland and greyscale. This could be a result of the setting of FF7 but I found it quite underwhelming to go through yet another grey building with a darkened interior. This I think relates to my issue of padding and filler.

    The story is where the padding and filler is most noticeable. Despite being padded out with random and inane dialogue, the story still lacked coherency for me. Given that this is meant to be part one of a trilogy, it may become clearer in future instalments, but massive questions like who a person is, why they're doing this and how they know Cloud just left me baffled and unsatisfied.

    The gameplay suffers from the dreaded filler issue also. Despite being achingly linear (in itself not a problem), the game still tells you to explore and do side-quests, most of which appear to be fetch quests which are just more filler content that I largely ignored.

    Many of the levels suffer from antiquated designs, especially later in the game when you're constantly pulling levers and traversing elevators. One section with Tifa climbing across a ceiling had me nearly pulling my hair out from the ensuing boredom and tedium.

    The combat is a very strange experience too. I found that higher difficulties just meant enemies become damage sponges - more padding I could do without. The materia concept wasn't very well executed either as it drains money very easily (and things in this game are stupidly expensive for some reason) as many enemies are not worth fighting without magic, meaning duplicated materia for additional costs. It's understandable they wanted a more dynamic and fast-paced combat system, but swapping out turn-based mechanics for this mish-mash seems to be the worst of both worlds.

    Overall, this is a game that didn't need padding out and I am very reticent about buying the rest of the trilogy. It was very tough going to see this through to the credits but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. The final sections are enjoyable but by that point I just wanted the game to end. This is a hard game to recommend but it's worth finding out for yourself if it's your cup of tea,    … Expand
  30. Hraberuka
    May 9, 2020
    10
    AWESOME game :) Characters are amazing, Tifa is the best character, i love her so much :) Story and the Music are really beautiful. Gameplay is so much fun and battles are really epic etc. I LOVE this game :)
  31. AndreyCloud
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Where to begin, great game overall. Great graphics and environment detail, amazing music in every area and moment, story is fun and captivating, great characters and designs. Play through is a bit slow and chill at the start, which I actually enjoyed, and later on is very linear and epic. The only reason it is not a perfect 10/10 is because I feel it was made a little too much in favor ofWhere to begin, great game overall. Great graphics and environment detail, amazing music in every area and moment, story is fun and captivating, great characters and designs. Play through is a bit slow and chill at the start, which I actually enjoyed, and later on is very linear and epic. The only reason it is not a perfect 10/10 is because I feel it was made a little too much in favor of those who played the original. The lore on things like Wutai, Sephiroth, Zack, and Jinova are not well explained for newcomers. Also the camera work is a little wonky with constantly switching lock-ons for simply adjusting the camera. Other than that you will love it.… Expand
  32. Jherrie23
    May 8, 2020
    10
    The best remake of 2020 although some changes are made, they are remain faithful to the story, the graphics are awesome, and the battle system are incredible, i cannot wait for game 2
  33. Danielgustad0
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso, as diferenças na história para original não tiram a qualidade do jogo, muita qualidade embarcada na historia, gráficos, batalha. Imperdivel.
  34. Cuko
    May 8, 2020
    9
    El perfecto replanteamiento del Final Fantasy VII clásico, a expensas de que esté completo, le quitó un punto por algunas texturas y por sacarlo por partes.
  35. Banzai975
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. I enjoyed the original but the remake has the potential to be even better. They story is easy to pick up and someone new to the plot with easily enjoy it!
  36. SamIamGreenEggs
    May 9, 2020
    10
    This is not simply a graphical upgrade, it’s an all new game with new mechanics, customizable weapons, and it’s so much more than the original, I haven’t enjoyed a game this much since Zelda breath of the wild, this is an instant classic and a must have for any RPG fan. I can’t wait for the other installments!
  37. XeroHour
    May 9, 2020
    10
    I made this account solely to review this game, which is something I have never done for any other piece of media. Final Fantasy 7 fans, it's everything we ever wanted. It's extremely clear the source material was either studied in depth or else the devs were all fans who had played the original game. The combat and graphics are superb. Theres nothing else left to say except go play!
  38. narsil86
    May 11, 2020
    10
    Great game! If you liked the FF7 world and characters, this is an excellent addition to the series. It’s also a good entry point for newcomers, as the remake focuses on character development.

    If you expected a remaster of the old game and don't want any gameplay changes, this is not for you.
  39. Siondyne
    May 12, 2020
    10
    It was all I ever wanted and more! Its flaws (such as some textures) were so insignificant that they're not even worth taking into accout and I feel like the ending worked very well.
    Simply amazing!
  40. Hcore77
    May 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They f*** up the end
    But this might be the best fight system in ages,
    I hope they dont mess it up even more at the next part    … Expand
  41. sou1hacker
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Never thought my expectations would be met ... was glad to be proven wrong.
  42. GhostWP
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a landmark in terms of what a videogame is, and a reference to other companies when they ask themselves: How do we remake an important game?
    It's difficult for me not to give it a 10/10 because of some nitpicks and technical issues I had, or maybe points where I go "It'd be better if they just did it THIS way!". But personally, this is GOTY for me. REALLY personally, it's the best game I played.
    The technical issues I can point out are basically the texture issues and the camera/flying combat issues, but I don't think they are too heavy problems when compared to the masterpiece that is the rest of the game. Superb soundtracks and character development take you by the hand show you the way through a linear, 40 hour campaign that is rich with little details and beautiful moments. It respects the original and it DELIVERS when it has to. The ending is divisive, we come to learn that the game isn't a 1:1 Remake (even though the creators already said that). Personally, I have no problems with that whatsoever, and I see it as a way to raise the stakes and make every important moments of future parts even more impactful. Instead of playing with your memories, the objective here is to play with your same feelings that you had when you played the original, which is incredible.
    There's some replayability, and Hard Mode is very cool to challenge yourself through. Also, fighting Sephiroth the way we do in the ending is just what I've been dreaming about. Did you think One-Winged Angel couldn't be more epic? Well, it can. And it IS.

    Technically: 9/10
    Personally: 10/10 best game, can't wait for the future parts.    … Expand
  43. taminamira
    May 1, 2020
    9
    First just want to say, people definitely can enjoy this game. It's very condescending for people who rated this very low and says other people must be crazy for enjoying it. If there are people who dislike it, that's fine, but don't assume that your experience and opinion of the game is absolute.

    Let me say this, for people who haven't tried this game, you should definitely try it and    First just want to say, people definitely can enjoy this game. It's very condescending for people who rated this very low and says other people must be crazy for enjoying it. If there are people who dislike it, that's fine, but don't assume that your experience and opinion of the game is absolute.

    Let me say this, for people who haven't tried this game, you should definitely try it and approach it with an open mind and from there, form your own opinion about this game. Don't listen too much to any reviews from any content creators or anyone (both negatives and positives), because your experience is the only thing that matter for yourself.

    For me, it was a pretty incredible experience, seeing Midgar just comes alive like this and seeing some of my favorite characters alone make my purchase worth it. I can understand if some people dislike the ending, but tbh I find the ending great. It open opportunities to expand the story while maintaining the main soul of the story. The combat feels great and substantive, music is also awesome and the graphics is one of the best I've ever seen.    … Expand
  44. tekashi6969
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Well this is a remake, obviously there are new bits and pieces added to the game, and that is why it is called a REMAKE right?. As a long long time final fantasy fan, I love the new action turn based system. If you expect a remake to be as good and similar to the original one, go play the classic version then. 10/10 would play again.
  45. djaparatic
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Game is a great interpretation of the first couple of hours of the original game. Great storytelling that ends leaving all of us, fans of the original and newcomers, in uncertainty of what 's next.

    Battle system is the best you can experience in series if not RPGs in general. From art direction, graphics, and cut-scenes to voice acting and music, this game is a treat you should not    Game is a great interpretation of the first couple of hours of the original game. Great storytelling that ends leaving all of us, fans of the original and newcomers, in uncertainty of what 's next.

    Battle system is the best you can experience in series if not RPGs in general. From art direction, graphics, and cut-scenes to voice acting and music, this game is a treat you should not miss.

    PERSONAL OPINION:
    I struggled a lot during my first run to nit-pick the game for every little flaw, texture, linear path or story deviation. i.e. everything different from what I imagined this game in my head when I played it for the first time. This anxiety of weather or not it will live to my expectations kind of paralyzed me and affected my game-play, until I reached the controversial ending. It kind of surprised me and reminded me what playing the game should feel like without the fear of expectancy. Ending does not mean second part will have a major plot points changed, or if it will I guess it will be an optional thing because you as a player now could in fact be an arbiter of fate. This uncertainty weather the story will follow the preexisting script from the original game or not is a masterful way of amplifying the major story events when and if they eventually happen. Well convoluted, in a positive way.    … Expand
  46. iMustang
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    A couple days ago, I finished the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Normally I keep my reviews short, but I won't be able to do that this time. Spoiler free as always.

    This game is clearly a love project, a passion of the original creators of this game returning to make the version they always dreamed of making. And wow... did it show at every single detail. Even just    A couple days ago, I finished the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Normally I keep my reviews short, but I won't be able to do that this time. Spoiler free as always.

    This game is clearly a love project, a passion of the original creators of this game returning to make the version they always dreamed of making. And wow... did it show at every single detail. Even just playing the first mission of the original game alongside playing the remake, you see the attention to detail the developers made in recreating as much of the original as possible, down to the locations, character placements, and even conversations the characters had. But this is no "pure remake", because everything is SO FLESHED OUT! The classic players had always wished Midgar was more explorable, and boy did they deliver. City streets, lively slums, vibrant night lives. Midgar feels so alive now and I'm simply amazed with how much they were able to expand on this city, all while keeping the same tone of the classic.

    Our location isn't all though, the characters are so much more impactful this time around. Aerith & Barret in particular are so much more fleshed out than their classic counterparts it's unreal. Yes the whole cast was already lovable, but with voice acting and proper cutscenes, we get so much personality and character development now it's somehow even made them MORE lovable! And this doesn't just apply to the main cast! Biggs, Wedge, Jessie, heck even President Shinra are all characters who leave an impact on the player now in some which way, almost like there are no small parts left anymore. And the new characters who were lightly sprinkled in were a great deal of fun and fit perfectly into this world.

    The visuals of this game are nothing short of breathtaking. There's been a particular visual style Final Fantasy has gone for, especially with VII's spinoffs like Advent Children, Crisis Core, etc, but this game pushed all of those to the next level. Best part is the transitions are seamless, like there's no points where the gameplay ends and the cutscenes begin. I felt like a nerdy high school boy all over again who wanted a game that felt like I was playing Advent Children, and I got that and so much more. Even the boss battles were a cinematic experience, in fact I even rewatched a boss fight on Youtube because it was like watching a movie clip. But that's the thing! You're still in full control! No quick time events, no nonsense where the game takes over for too long, it's a perfect balance!

    With the addition of side quests and the fun characters that come from there, new areas to explore and people to meet, and more time to expand on the story into the dreams and envisions of the creators, it's an absolute treat to classic fans like myself because it feels like we're getting even more out of one of our favorite stories. There a certainly a fair amount of changes to the original story, which will likely lead to larger plot changes down the line, but with the way they're handling everything it all fits so perfectly well. This means classic fans and new fans alike can each have a new journey and new experiences playing these games, while also living a timeless and charming tail of these characters and the journey they go on.

    Can I also just say that this game is just an absolute JOY?! Meeting Reno, Wall Market, and so many other iconic scenes from the first arc of the game with all the added flare and stunning effort put into them just blows me away. Like the imagination I had to use when I played this game over a decade ago came to life. Like somehow VII has always looked like this in my head, but seeing it came to life gave me this weird feeling of rewatching a movie I've seen and also getting the movie adaption of the book I've always waited for.

    Both as a gamer and as a VII fan, I honestly found not a single flaw in this game. The remastered orchestra blew me away, the visuals and gameplay was flawless. I laughed, my jaw dropped, and I was given emotion to characters I never thought I would care about before until this Remake. Maybe there are some purists out there who didn't like this game, perhaps they wanted everything completely unchanged and just wanted a pure remaster of the original game. But you know who didn't want that? The original creators, and that's why they made this game again. This is the story they want to tell, one that they all want to make while they're all still alive and making games, and one they weren't even sure if they could make happen. Well it's happening, I and several other VII fans are along for the rid., Even being the first part in a series (what will likely be a trilogy) of games, I got a full game's experience, and I would be surprised if any other game this year claimed my Game of the Year spot. See you soon gang, I'm ready to go on one heck of a wild ride all over again.    … Expand
  47. mirtaqir
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Tbh ... I was pretty worried when I heard they changed the ending. But after playing it and see the ending, I'm pretty satisfied with the direction of the story. It is risky for sure (and I'm sure Square Enix knows it too), but it opens up a new path for the game not only to be known as a remake of the original, but also a game of its own which re-defined the original. I can understand whyTbh ... I was pretty worried when I heard they changed the ending. But after playing it and see the ending, I'm pretty satisfied with the direction of the story. It is risky for sure (and I'm sure Square Enix knows it too), but it opens up a new path for the game not only to be known as a remake of the original, but also a game of its own which re-defined the original. I can understand why some are disappointed (probably scared) with the change they made, but I prefer it this way. I would rather see a new path rather than a 100% copy of the original story.… Expand
  48. Leaxion
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The combat is superb. I felt how hard the team worked on perfecting it so that it feels refreshing and still holds some aspects of the old turn based combat.
    The changes to the story were good enough to justify it being released by episodes.
    The pacing of the game isn't perfect and there are areas that leave little impression or even make you wonder why did they strech that chapter that    The combat is superb. I felt how hard the team worked on perfecting it so that it feels refreshing and still holds some aspects of the old turn based combat.
    The changes to the story were good enough to justify it being released by episodes.
    The pacing of the game isn't perfect and there are areas that leave little impression or even make you wonder why did they strech that chapter that much.
    For example, Wall Market was an incredible chapter and made the original look soulless.
    But other areas like the climb to Shinra's HQ just feel out of place and a needless extension.
    Took me 35 hours to finish the game on Normal, doing every quest the game could offer at the time and all the battle analysis.
    I loved to the game the end, and since i'm a Nomura fan since forever the ending grew on me.
    Even though i think it's just filler garbage and all the theories being made about Zack staying alive make 0 sense since Cloud's character development on the 2nd part will come from the shocking factor of him carrying Zack's persona.
    I think this was worth the wait and i'm looking forward to the next release.    … Expand
  49. ScottPilgrim
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I’m giving it a 10 solely because of Tifa. But all jokes aside this game is nearly perfect. From the breath taking visuals, animations, graphics, character models, etc. this game is pleasing to the eyes and is nice just to look at. Feels great finally getting my physical copy and I feel blessed for being able to play and witness this epic return that square Enix managed to pull off. II’m giving it a 10 solely because of Tifa. But all jokes aside this game is nearly perfect. From the breath taking visuals, animations, graphics, character models, etc. this game is pleasing to the eyes and is nice just to look at. Feels great finally getting my physical copy and I feel blessed for being able to play and witness this epic return that square Enix managed to pull off. I adore and love the characters and there steady development , it was executed so Well , they are so life like and believable. I haven’t been this immersed into a game in sooo long so this was so refreshing and made me feel young again. Anyways if u are in the market for this game I say it’s a must own. My only gripe with this game is the lock on system , the camera doesn’t center on the enemy when doing so, instead they are off to the side and makes it feel awkward. Also the dodge mechanic could use work, like maybe grant you 1/10 of a second of invincibility because I seem to always take damage when I dodge attacks no matter what. Also a parry mechanic would do wonders , make it similar to Gladio’s parry would be perfection . But that is all I could find , other than that they did a magnificent job and my hats off to them for making this possible. Words cannot express my gratitude for this game… Expand
  50. Derek_Boone
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    I have been highly anticipating this game since the original Final Fantasy VII is one of my favorite FF games. I was not disappointed! Great gameplay, good voice acting, great graphics, and great expansion on Midgar. The only reason I give it a 9 is because I thought the side quests could have been better and even though I enjoyed the expanded Midgar, it was unnecessary and could have beenI have been highly anticipating this game since the original Final Fantasy VII is one of my favorite FF games. I was not disappointed! Great gameplay, good voice acting, great graphics, and great expansion on Midgar. The only reason I give it a 9 is because I thought the side quests could have been better and even though I enjoyed the expanded Midgar, it was unnecessary and could have been cut down to make more room for other areas of the original game.… Expand
  51. LadyL
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    I would like to send some love and appreciation to the developers. Hard work pays off. Love the remake and love the original. Cant wait too play the next part. ❤️ P.S. Thanks for giving Sephiroth more screen time
  52. Arikaen1984
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    My only real gripe with the game is some camera issues when in tight places and some low res textures. Aside from that this game is amazing. I look forward to part 2.
  53. Kotauski
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Puede que influya algo la nostalgia, pero en lo demás me parece que es de 10 no solo por lo el juego en sí, si no por todo lo que puede llegar en adelante... he vuelto a tener 12 años
  54. Spand167
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    I must say that Square Enix has done the impossible. Whoever **** on this game is a complete hater it's obviously different because the title says remake. Even though it's very different it's also similar in terms of some story elements and especially the ATB Guage. It's a perfect blend between new school and old school.
  55. Ichigozanget
    Apr 14, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all is a good game but nothing else. Also bad done for the company calling it " remake " all who played it until the end will understand it. The ending that all people disagree, changes all the game to a spin off or a reboot not a remake. And selling it like a remake seems kinda illegal.... All media are judging it like a remake.... In second place if we consider that all is another story totally different it is other game not a FFVII. The point is All who say that graphics are 10/10 is a lie the npc are the worst of this aspect that seems from PSOne. In sound yes this title is excellent and the combat style for me isnt enough good. Other thing is the classic mode.... is a no-hands cinematic gameplay... totally dissapointed.Seems insulting for who likes to play multiturn based games. Needs updates in camera, textures and lipsinc.
    Above all a middle lineal title considered triple A with only fanservice with more of 5 years of develop....    … Expand
  56. DollyGoetz
    Apr 18, 2020
    5
    Only 40% of positive scores have written reviews.

    66% of mixed scores have written reviews.

    64% of negative scores have written reviews.

    Metacritic, is not that clear for you that something is really wrong here?

    For me, this remake is a mix of both, good and bad game.
  57. RodSal
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    PSN ID: rodsal200
    Finished the game last weekend. First thing first. WITH YOU LOVE RPGS, THIS IS A MUST BUY. Dont even hesitate.
    Second, the game has awsome game mechanics, soundtrack, cutscenes, CGs, gameplay time, replay factor (there is a hard difficulty trophy), history, characters. The only thing that is kind negative is the graphics at Sector 5/7 and normal NPCs (vendors, some not    PSN ID: rodsal200
    Finished the game last weekend. First thing first. WITH YOU LOVE RPGS, THIS IS A MUST BUY. Dont even hesitate.
    Second, the game has awsome game mechanics, soundtrack, cutscenes, CGs, gameplay time, replay factor (there is a hard difficulty trophy), history, characters. The only thing that is kind negative is the graphics at Sector 5/7 and normal NPCs (vendors, some not story related npcs). It looks bad sometimes, but i cant give it less than 10, because there is no perfect game. And i think the positive things about this game deserves more attention.

    At normal difficult the challenge is really good, making the strategy important when build your characters spells and skills. By the way, you can do tons of build and is freaking awsome.

    i cant wait to go back and junt for the platinum trophy as soon as i can after work today.

    Oh and dont worry about this game be part 1 of many. This tale should last as much as it can!!!!!

    10/10    … Expand
  58. triyamarsi
    May 5, 2020
    10
    From someone who haven't played the original, FF7 Remake is one of the best games I've ever played in recent years. Excellent storytelling, likeable characters, exciting combat and incredible music. A must play
  59. lucianot
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, this game is amazing, I had so much fun playing it, the world building is incredible, the battle system is really well constructed and the character development is out of this world. I appreciate the effort put in this game by Square-Enix.
    However, I did not like the changes to the ending and I felt that I was playing another game and was very confused. I love the original, and I still consider one of the best stories and JRPGs, it has its flaws and what I was expecting was not a 1:1 retelling of the story, but an upgrade of it, like the additions they made with avalanche characters and and organization as a whole were very welcomed. But the ending change was not necessary and I don't think adds to the story.
    I'm still excited for the next installment, and I hope the changes surprise me in a good way and I hope the changes are not that great.    … Expand
  60. CatcatS
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games I've ever played in my life. The battle system is one of my favorites ever in a JRPG. They designed it to kinda feel like a turn-based system once you understand the strategy of it. The depth of the world is absolutely breathtaking, both in terms of visuals and characterization. It feels like the characters have come to life. At times, it seems like Aerith is a real person--they did especially well with her. The voice acting is great all around. I was a bit worried about the voice acting after seeing the trailers, but when you hear it all naturally in the game, it doesn't have the stilted sound like it sometimes does in the trailers.

    How does it compare to the original? The original has two big things going for it--one, our nostalgia; two, it's the complete story. That said, I stand by what I said--I think Remake is one of the best games I've ever played in my life.

    (Spoilers)

    Some people are upset by the ending, and I just beat it about an hour ago, so it's still relatively fresh on my mind....but I don't think there's anything to indicate they definitely beat "Fate." They beat the Whispers there at the end....but are those all the Whispers? Can the Whispers come back? We're not told, so I think assuming they've beaten destiny is perhaps going a bit too far.

    Next, even if they did beat destiny and we never see the Whispers ever again....is there any indication that the next game won't follow the story for the most part? I mean, the whole thing is kinda commentary on the whole Remake process anyway. I think it's cool--if they do follow the story for the most part, it's because the characters have their own free will, and yet we know it's because the original story went that way....but the characters aren't bound by that destiny in their own world. I think that kind of back-and-forth play is very cool.

    And this is where I depart from many people--if tomorrow, they announced that they're going to do a completely different story with these characters, I'd be on board all the way. And I would be because of the excellent game they've created here. I want to see what this team does in the next installment and if they just go crazy with the plot, I'll be on board with them as long as they keep the life that they breathed into this game.    … Expand
  61. eliebaz
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    I waited to finish the game before writing a review, I never played the original, but this game was phenomenal, absolutely amazing. I played and couldn't finish FF XII, I played and couldn't finish FF XV, so I had thought that this game would be the same, but I absolutely fell in love. Captured from start to finish, loved loved loved loved this game! I hope tetsuya nomura is able to bringI waited to finish the game before writing a review, I never played the original, but this game was phenomenal, absolutely amazing. I played and couldn't finish FF XII, I played and couldn't finish FF XV, so I had thought that this game would be the same, but I absolutely fell in love. Captured from start to finish, loved loved loved loved this game! I hope tetsuya nomura is able to bring out the second half of the game sooner rather than later, I waited 12 years for KH3, this game has been teased for 3 or 4 years before release, so if I am made to wait that long for the sequel I will be pretty upset, just because this game was such a masterpiece… Expand
  62. Since1984
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    The chapter 18 here completely destroyed all that good they do until it; it’s like a good meal ending with a dessert with mold inside... incredible. I waited this title with hope in the heart until that end. What a pity... p.s: thanks Nomura’s...
  63. AlanAlanAlan
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    11/10

    I would get too emotional to explain how much Final Fantasy VII means to me personally. Square Enix delivered a jaw-dropping MASTERPIECE which was beyond all my expectations. This game has by far the best combat system I have ever seen in a Final Fantasy and the story is told in such a beautiful way that you can get very emotional when playing it; especially when you are a big fan    11/10

    I would get too emotional to explain how much Final Fantasy VII means to me personally. Square Enix delivered a jaw-dropping MASTERPIECE which was beyond all my expectations. This game has by far the best combat system I have ever seen in a Final Fantasy and the story is told in such a beautiful way that you can get very emotional when playing it; especially when you are a big fan of the original. I am so happy to see how much love they put into this game and I can't wait for the next episode. Chapeau Square Enix! You really gave it all. Thank you so much for sending me on such an awesome journey and making a dream come true!

    I am also beyond sad to see that this masterpiece recieves negative ratings due to some people STILL not being aware of it that this is a remake. This game does not deserve those unqualified reviews which are not based on constructive criticism...    … Expand
  64. Xervan
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Este juego es increíble la música impecable los personajes que decir espectaculares el combate los BOSS ahhh la reunión ha Sido perfecta
  65. philliez
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Keeps the formula and adds more to it. I think we're on a crazy ride here.
  66. Zark117
    Apr 20, 2020
    5
    I'ts ok, but too many anime/kingdom hearts **** in the end completely ruined it for me. If you like me hate uncoherent anime ramblings and ankward anime sounds and pauses, don't play it.
    also: why all the bad guys are left untouched, but the poor people working for them are beaten up continuosly. why??
  67. Tomryan32
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever plaid, story graphics and gameplay all are in top square Enix form here!
  68. KovyPell
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got the chills when this game began. As soon as I heard the start menu music, I was dopamine blasted and it just kept getting better as the intro continued. I may have teared up.

    in terms of how the game looks, I couldn't have asked for better. It encapsulates many of the actual visions many had for the '97 version, I'm sure. For the first several hours, I was just so amazed at 'what they've done with the place'. They got it right. Weapons, I loved that they showed them when you switched them out in FF797, which was kind of a big deal back then. They are a true beauty to behold in the remake, I spent some time just staring at the Buster Sword on Cloud's back.

    I enjoyed more depth in some old toss aside characters (Jessie, Biggs, Wedge mostly) and that they were better at making Monsters that LOOKED bad ass and tough actually those two things in practice. There were bulls eye personality upgrades. Characters like Don Corneo and Professor Hojo really dug in and said, "No. THIS is how creeped out these guys are supposed to make you feel.".

    There was a lot of conversation padding, don't quote me verbatim here but at times it just felt like a big case of:
    "What if I can't do it?"
    "I believe in you!"
    "I can't go on."
    "You have to, besides, here's yet again another list of all the problems followed up by the list of pick me ups I've been serving you for the last 20 hours!"
    Cloud "You're right. Let me spit out these new things I have to say with my yet again newfound resolve!"
    " C'mon, Cloud. Let's go do that thing that you probably forgot you even had to do since we've been having this same discussion AGAIN for about 20 minutes or so.

    Barret: " Let's kick some Shinra behind! I need to be as offensively stereotypical as I can be, FOR THE PLANET!!"

    This is what happens when you make Midgar a game all on its own. Midgar is just so small compared to what the rest of this game world brings to the table. They think FF7R will fit in just three games if they keep this up? If they do everything like Midgar, our generations kids won't ever see the end of this remake much less myself. This is only a scratch on the surface on what the whole story brings, and it worries me that they will start cut corners on account now they're in too deep doing it like this. They did give me an employee Shinra Key card with it in a nice little tin case. I wondered if we all got the same employee number. Sadly they're all the same, they missed an opportunity to make the fans happy there. Nice touch, though.

    Boss battles, in some cases, pulled the, 'You may have defeated this version of me but how about ANOTHER!!!' too much. It's as if they felt the game had to be a certain number of hours long, which is fine, but it's a shame when you've looked forward to a game for this long, only to hear yourself thinking, "When is this part just going to be done already??". The final say......I dunno, 5-10 hours were especially guilty of this. They made some pushover monsters from the past tougher. Sometimes it really worked, and I loved it. At other times it felt planted just to keep that clock ticking. Things got a tad absurd considering these heroes have a litany of other things to go see and do beyond Midgar. Long cut scenes, however, are what you sign up for with FF7. I loved them then, and I love them now.

    UGH, some of the corridors and forced camera angles! The seizure inducing spinning! Unnecessarily slow walking! NPC's that take forever to respond to you (and until they do, you're stuck buddy get comfortable.)!
    Side quests could have been more fun. I don't want to have to simply attack a certain way X times before I can get a Summon. I want to FIND things. If I'm going the wrong way, I'LL FIGURE IT OUT. There are markers on the map! Getting lost in FF97 was part of the fun! Here we have lots of invisible force fields, and, "No Cloud, THIS way!". Okay, okay! Here Tifa, just take the controller!

    I do love what they've done with Materia and upgrading weapons. Battles have more of a Star Ocean feel to them, and that's fine with me despite preferring turn based. I like the summons, but I'm not happy with the money side of things. Cactuar and Carbuncle are already available for cash if you only got the standard version. Money should only ever be for cosmetics.

    When this game is good, it's perfect. when it's not, I think back to how it didn't matter what they were making me do in FF97 as long as I could keep playing it. This game, despite its flaws, was a labor of love. That said, um... do I get to keep all the stuff I got here next time?    … Expand
  69. Imbrzyant
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This was my most anticipated game ever since there was speculation that they were doing a remake of my favorite game of all time. Final Fantasy 7 (original) isn’t just a video game to me. It’s a really special moment of my childhood and teenage years growing up. When people have their Marvel and D.C. comic book heroes, I have FF7. And boy did the Square Enix outdo themselves with the firstThis was my most anticipated game ever since there was speculation that they were doing a remake of my favorite game of all time. Final Fantasy 7 (original) isn’t just a video game to me. It’s a really special moment of my childhood and teenage years growing up. When people have their Marvel and D.C. comic book heroes, I have FF7. And boy did the Square Enix outdo themselves with the first installment of the franchise. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined our capabilities to produce such an incredible retelling of the story. The characters, the battle, cinematic, music, and everything about this game is masterful. I really enjoyed playing this and really looking forward to what’s next in this remake. I guess my only sadness in this is that we don’t get the full game but given all the content they’ve given for this first part of the series, I can deal with.… Expand
  70. Svalna
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely phenomenal. Even with the creative differences, it felt exactly like the original. The music, the characters, the rules of the universe. The one qualm I originally had turned out to be a very meta explanation for the differences, and turned the game in to more of a companion piece to the original. It also makes the name “Remake” have a new meaning! It didn’t feel like an episode... it was an entire game on its own, entirely fleshed out. I can’t wait for the next installment.… Expand
  71. DaLawUK
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    Did i enjoy what i played? Yes.
    Was i happy with what i got? No.
    This is an honest non biased review. I did enjoy the game but theres things about it that have knocked it down in score for me and i will explain below, i will also say what i liked after. The length of the game is a big down factor for me, this game is easily finishable in 25 hours with all main/side quests done on    Did i enjoy what i played? Yes.
    Was i happy with what i got? No.

    This is an honest non biased review. I did enjoy the game but theres things about it that have knocked it down in score for me and i will explain below, i will also say what i liked after.

    The length of the game is a big down factor for me, this game is easily finishable in 25 hours with all main/side quests done on normal and no cutscene skips. This i'm not happy with purely because of the price tag on the game with the amount of content given, my guide for games is £1 per 1 hour on my first playthrough and i never rush the first time (closer to the price tag it is with hours the happier i am). They didn't have enough content at all in this game for the price we paid, i would have loved some endgame stuff like going back to previous people you've met and talking to them with your endgame party. I would have preferred just more story overall but any type of new content to make the playthrough last longer i would have been happy with. Platinum'ing a game isn't where the hours should be, all main and side quests should at least be 45 hours of content on a game like this.

    This isn't anything big but it needs to be mentioned. This game needed more polishing, there are really weird delays at times like when talking to a vendor/person it can take 5-10 seconds for the speech to even happen. There are delays elsewhere even in combat and just exploring that like i said can easily be looked past i just needed to mention it. This game wasn't polished quite enough its in alot of the smaller things that can just make a huge impact that they didn't look into and fix. I have an up to date PS4 Pro that never gets exsessive use, so its not the console thats the problem. The AI need to be looked into too, there's many times im forced to switch to another character purely to just spam square so they have ATB to be used, Tifa wasn't bad she generally had at least one bar there for me to use when needed but everyone else would barely attack to even charge it. I'd be sitting there with 2 ATB before anyone even got half a bar. In a real time fighter, not a turn based game this shouldn't really happen.

    I liked the fact they've added more story to characters previously you didn't really care for because you just didn't know them. I like that they've risked a realtime combat system for a game that was purely turn based and its worked just needs to be polished. I loved the change to the way Aerith gets her dress, that person amused me quite abit. The characteristics of people really stand out, cloud even while you can tell Zach's memories have taken over he seems to have more of a cloud personality. I generally really enjoyed what i played its just i only got to play 25 hours.

    This is the game Sqaure Enix really cannot afford to mess up, If these points are sorted in the next part they will end up with a near flawless game. The playtime however knocks it down quite alot. That has made me unhappy with the product, there just wasn't enough. If this game was a 30-35 price tag i would have been happy. Thank you for reading guys and i hope this helps with any future purchases you're deciding on making, i like people to know exactly what they are getting into. I could have made a much longer review but theres a limit here.    … Expand
  72. camilafofapopa
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    I liked it very much. It became my favorite game. They made a small part of the original much bigger and nicer than it was. I hope the second part is nice as this one was.
  73. Marceloo25
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    I personally think it's a full game, with a lot of fresh ideas and I am 100% satisfied with the remake as a long time fan. However that being said, I fear that the decision they made to retell the same overall story in a different way will divide the fans because I am sure some of them loved the original so much that they won't like the changes made in this one. I personally love them,I personally think it's a full game, with a lot of fresh ideas and I am 100% satisfied with the remake as a long time fan. However that being said, I fear that the decision they made to retell the same overall story in a different way will divide the fans because I am sure some of them loved the original so much that they won't like the changes made in this one. I personally love them, simply because I am playing FFVII again feeling like it's a fresh and better experience.

    *MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD*
    The game does add a lot of extra content to the story. Background story for characters that didn't have one and a lot of other minor things that I personally enjoyed. However this is a different game than the original in the way that introduces the fate whispers, the idea is that whenever something was going to be different than the original they would intervene and made sure everything would occurr the way it was intended. The game itself asks the player the question of wether destiny is written or not. And throughout the game we eventually come to the terms that it's not and we defeat the harbinger of fate confirming the developers decision to change the fate of our beloved heroes. I loved this, a lot of things changed and in a certain way we are now in a different timeline and I understand that hardcore fans will hate this because they loved the original and I say go back to it you whiny ass. I personally love the idea of playing a fresh game where I don't know what will happen. At this point, everything is uncertain. More characters could die or even live, nothing is set in stone and I love that they made this decision otherwise I would rate it a lower number. When I came to this remake I expected the same story with different game mechanics and for the most part I was okay with that. With this change I left more hyped than ever for the next one. Can't wait to see what will happen in the next one because truth be told, I don't know what will happen and that's the best part about this remake. Overall, it's still the same story as the original but I am guessing that from now on it will be quite different and I hope that you let the original be and forget about it before delving into this remake.    … Expand
  74. StarboardWing
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I loved the original, but this one quickly became one of my favorite games of all time as well.
  75. Suce
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games that i have played this year if you played ffvii in ps1 you must played this remake is an entire new experience.
  76. Gilgamesh66
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    A volta a midgar depois de 23 anos não poderia ser melhor, parabéns Square Enix,um trabalho feito com muito amor.
  77. TiaKreiss
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    As a long time fan of the OG FF7, I can say that this remake captures everything that was good about the original and ads new stuff that I'm really happy about (yes even the ending, which keeps the game new and exciting!) I honestly can't wait to see where they will go next in the other parts.

    And don't worry, I honestly don't think that they will change up the rest of the story that    As a long time fan of the OG FF7, I can say that this remake captures everything that was good about the original and ads new stuff that I'm really happy about (yes even the ending, which keeps the game new and exciting!) I honestly can't wait to see where they will go next in the other parts.

    And don't worry, I honestly don't think that they will change up the rest of the story that much, it will still be the same good old story we all know and love, with a bit of fresh and new stuff added onto it!    … Expand
  78. Nuraya
    Apr 16, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found myself frustrated more and more as I continued to play through FF7R. Mainly because the highs are SO high and the lows are just that low. A score of 5 only felt right for the very mixed feelings I had playing it.

    Aspects that stick to the original game work really well, I find myself grinning and giggling at points I’m enjoying, but in the next minutes the new additions jump in and ruin the mood. New characters like Roche, Kyrie, Chadley, and the whispers (see: Dementors) do not feel like they belong, and even their character design shows this mismatch. Maybe if Roche didn't feel like an ex-Organisation XIII member from Kingdom Hearts, and Chadley actually fit in with the aesthetic of the game, they may have been good additions. And even though they spent time designing these characters, they didn't take any time to get us interested in them at all.
    Rather than add new characters for the sake of it, they could have spent that time adding to the stories of those we already know and love (Jessies side quest was great minus the Roche's motorbike skills) or working on some of the NPC's we need to speak to for the new sidequests which feel like filler and could have been more interesting. These sidequests also destroy pacing in this very 'hallway' game (that XIII got ripped apart for) and takes away urgency in areas of the story: "A guy in black was seen going to your house" "Ah I'm sure it's fine, I need to find lost kids now or they won't let me finish this side quest".
    And speaking of characters we already know, why the creative decision to make Wedge an overweight trope, why not give us some backstory on who Wedge is as a person instead of just "I'm hungry". And then he (and others) don't die where they had in the original, too many convienient rescues in this game for characters who's deaths used to having meaning.
    Another point of frustration includes Cloud's multiple headaches and forever ruining any build up of tension leading up to Sephiroth. Are his friends not concerned about these headaches? And then they see Sephiroth is still alive and there is absolutely zero dialogue between Cloud and Tifa about this? There was no suspension, and I was really hoping I wouldn't have to hear One Winged Angel in this installment of FF7. But I could have accepted it if the game had decided to end there...
    The ending. Square Enix shouldn’t have called it a remake if they were going to change it up this much, it should be called Final Fantasy 7 Remix Final Mix 2.7 HD the amount of messing around they’ve done now, digging Zack back out of the grave and cutting Crisis Core fans to pieces. Who Cloud was and how he got to be the person he is was defined in Crisis Core, and bringing his friend back from the dead upset me as a fan of the originals.
    I dont think I'll be buying the next instalment, I don’t want to feel what I felt after that ending again.
    All of this along with some plot changes that deviate from the original game really took the wind of the sails for me and had me sitting at an 8/10 for the majority of the game until the end happened.
    All that being said, I couldn't put the game down while I was playing. The music, combat, original throwbacks, Avalanche and team members are fantastic. The quality of the game is outstanding with a list of texture bugs here and there. I found myself frustrated purely because it's hard to have something SO good contrasting with what feels like forced new additions and in the very last minutes, complete obliteration of the original storyline. I would be open to Square taking the game in a different direction but at least hire different writers that don't make it feel like I've just read a bad fanfiction online.    … Expand
  79. cupcake9711
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Easily the best game of 2019/20. Combat mechanics have been really polished up from FFXV. Beautiful graphics all throughout the game making Midgard look better than ever. I'm personally a big fan of linear games but it might be a push off for many people. 10/10 game for me and the people complaining about it not being the same as the original should just go and play the original. Can'tEasily the best game of 2019/20. Combat mechanics have been really polished up from FFXV. Beautiful graphics all throughout the game making Midgard look better than ever. I'm personally a big fan of linear games but it might be a push off for many people. 10/10 game for me and the people complaining about it not being the same as the original should just go and play the original. Can't wait for completely different part 2. :)… Expand
  80. solidnoctis
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Just fantastic. With Kitase and Nomura, we can enjoy this Remake only with these devs and artists. After KH3 I was thinking that we can't enjoy this game, but I was wrong. This game is awesome, with full of cinematics, history and dialogues. Action with the traditional strategy of BTC. A-wesome.
  81. nokcastro
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Haven’t enjoyed this much since Final Fantasy X. Though I think the title should not be FFVII “Remake”
  82. Ssvegetto
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This was so worth the wait as the game is awesome! Cannot think of any negative stuff, every FF fan should get a copy! Looking forward for episode 2!
  83. RashFaustinho
    May 4, 2020
    9
    This is directed towards who played the original. Don't let the fact that the gameplay isn't turn-based defy you. I too hate the Action RPG turn that the latest Final Fantasy titles took, but this is a GOOD action RPG, a very solid one. The best of this genre Square Enix made so far.

    The game is directed wonderfully, and the various characters and situations are explored way more    This is directed towards who played the original. Don't let the fact that the gameplay isn't turn-based defy you. I too hate the Action RPG turn that the latest Final Fantasy titles took, but this is a GOOD action RPG, a very solid one. The best of this genre Square Enix made so far.

    The game is directed wonderfully, and the various characters and situations are explored way more in-depth.
    So, don't be scared by the fact that this is part 1 of the story, this is a full fledged game, and to me it took around 40 hours to beat

    Game doesn't take 10 due to a slightly confusing ending, but apart from that, Square really put all of its effort in this game.    … Expand
  84. ZombieCo
    Mar 6, 2021
    0
    It is frustratingly bad. Drawn out needlessly. Plays more like a concept game that they were demoing. The ending is ridiculous. The graphics are really great. Sad that they were wasted like this. Most of the original music has been redone and sounds really bad. There is KPop music for a large portion of the area between Aeris home and the drag queen event. They remade the entire storyline.It is frustratingly bad. Drawn out needlessly. Plays more like a concept game that they were demoing. The ending is ridiculous. The graphics are really great. Sad that they were wasted like this. Most of the original music has been redone and sounds really bad. There is KPop music for a large portion of the area between Aeris home and the drag queen event. They remade the entire storyline. Its got too many fetch this and waste your time quests. As a standalone game I might give it a 6 out of 10. As a remake of the greatest game of all time it fails on many levels. They better pull their heads out of their butts if they want people to buy the second game. You can fake critic reviews like they have on every site for this game but you cant fake sales. I rereviewed and lowered to 0 in order to counter all the fake bought 10 star reviews. Game is AWFUL.… Expand
  85. SecludedGodMind
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    Square Enix took the game that got them on the map and completely changed everything. The story makes absolutely no sense now. We can revisit this in 15 years when they come out with FF7 5: REEEEmake v2.5, when they've added so much extra nonsense to the story and have no idea where to go with it.
  86. sordos
    May 10, 2020
    8
    Amazing game, the sound, the story and everything. I am an old fan of FF7 and the updated graphics and adicional story content was simple great and added more information on midgar citizen life and its difficulties, however there is a lot of boring dungeons and added scenes just to stall the game and its not fun. Too bad square got greedy here, you lost a change to make a legendary remakeAmazing game, the sound, the story and everything. I am an old fan of FF7 and the updated graphics and adicional story content was simple great and added more information on midgar citizen life and its difficulties, however there is a lot of boring dungeons and added scenes just to stall the game and its not fun. Too bad square got greedy here, you lost a change to make a legendary remake like the original just for money. Sad… Expand
  87. LogTech
    May 3, 2020
    10
    This is a REAL MODERN GENERATION of FINAL FANTASY. Amazing Remake, maybe the best done until today. Amazing graphics, PERFECT gameplay and mechanics and story. I like the changes, but i dont like what they have added at the end of the game (they should finded another way to explain it in the second part not in the first part). NOMURA!!!!!!!
  88. Jyrodce13
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    I love it. Definitely worth every penny. The atmosphere, characters, world building and pacing are incredible!
  89. Guitaristjln
    Apr 19, 2020
    6
    So disappointed in this game, from the voice actors wooden performances to the non-stop unnecessary side quests/puzzles to move forward in the game. It seems they tried really hard to expand the story from the first part of the original, but I think it wasn’t done very well. I would say borrow the game from a friend and save yourself the money. This game really worried me about the futureSo disappointed in this game, from the voice actors wooden performances to the non-stop unnecessary side quests/puzzles to move forward in the game. It seems they tried really hard to expand the story from the first part of the original, but I think it wasn’t done very well. I would say borrow the game from a friend and save yourself the money. This game really worried me about the future installments, but let’s hope this was a test case and they will refine their story line and combat mechanics on the next one.… Expand
  90. Nok202
    Apr 20, 2020
    6
    This is a decent but not great video game. The combat starts out pretty fun but gets really boring by the end. There are a lot of things in this game that seem to be put there to either slow you down or mask loading times such as forced walking and many many crawl spaces. The game is also very linear with mostly just corridor after corridor. But the biggest issue is that it's not actuallyThis is a decent but not great video game. The combat starts out pretty fun but gets really boring by the end. There are a lot of things in this game that seem to be put there to either slow you down or mask loading times such as forced walking and many many crawl spaces. The game is also very linear with mostly just corridor after corridor. But the biggest issue is that it's not actually a remake. I won't go into spoilers here but the game has sold itself on something that it ends up not being which I feel is pretty shady. If you like modern Square Enix games like Kingdom Hearts 3 and Final Fantasy 15 then you'll probably enjoy this game a lot. But if you are going in expecting a true remake to the beloved classic then you are probably going to be disappointed and quite possibly even angered by this game.… Expand
  91. Benzyny
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Great reimagination of the game, true to the original but also enough new. Very well made.
  92. Risax
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Story.

    Now, I never finished the original Final Fantasy VII due to losing save data and stuff, so my memory on it is a little hazy. But considering how you could get out of Midgar between 6-8 hours and this whole first part is covering Midgar...well, you can guess that a lot of stuff is expanded upon. Overall, it's well done and the story didn't stretch thin for me. My only complaint    Story.

    Now, I never finished the original Final Fantasy VII due to losing save data and stuff, so my memory on it is a little hazy. But considering how you could get out of Midgar between 6-8 hours and this whole first part is covering Midgar...well, you can guess that a lot of stuff is expanded upon.

    Overall, it's well done and the story didn't stretch thin for me. My only complaint would be the "mysterious figures" showing up to kill the pacing or act as a Dues or Diabolos Ex Machina. Sure, their appearance gets explained later in the game and then you can probably see what they're going for...but it still isn't great and I hope it is done away with in future parts.

    Characters.

    Personally, I enjoyed all of the important characters. Party members, villains and allies. Banter between them is fantastic and I can't recall the last time I laughed out loud because of it in a video game. There were a few characters who I was pretty "meh" about, but they all appeared in side-quests anyway, so that's all optional.

    Combat.

    It might not be for everyone, but back when I played the turn-based Final Fantasy games this was always how I imagined it going. You can also control all characters, instead of only being stuck with one like in FF XV (Unless I'm remembering that wrong).

    Overall, it feels pretty good to run around the battlefield hitting foes or casting magic and having some degree of control over your party members. As far as I know, you can also make some pretty broken Materia combinations. Which is fun.

    Graphics.

    All the important characters look very good and are easily recognizable to those that have played the original, Midgar itself is also highly detailed! Unfortunately, the NPCs vary in appearance. Those that you speak to for side-quests look about the same as the important characters, while there are some background characters that look like they belong in a PS3 game. Midgar itself is also varied, there's a lot of grey and brown, of course. But certain areas also look gorgeous.

    Sound.

    Voice acting was excellent and I loved the music. My only complaint would be all the background characters chattering. It helps in making the game feel like it's alive, but it can get quite annoying to hear three conversations blend together while Cloud and his party members walk and talk.

    Replayability.

    After finishing the game, you unlock a "Chapter Select" screen and replay chapters with your current level, equipment and materia. And you unlock Hard mode as well. Playing in this mode gives you access to things you can find in other difficulties, which is something I still all need to find out myself.

    Final Verdict.

    Although there were *some* bumps in the story I wasn't very pleased about and the game itself *feels* short (which is weird to say for a game that's between 30 and 50 hours long) I'd still say it deserves a 9.

    I would be lying if I said that I wasn't concerned about what Square Enix has planned for the future parts, if we have to pay full price for them, if we can download them for free, buy them like expansions or whatever. But for now, I won't let that colour my review.    … Expand
  93. Paufont88
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The first good Final Fantasy since 10, I loved the new combat system and the story has been expanded beyond limits. Let's see how it unfolds in the next episodes but, as a fan of the original, I could not be happier with what they have accomplished.
  94. Empathy4AChange
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    AMAZING game. The only thing that I want is to play the rest of the story now! But I completely understand that it takes time to make something this good. Loved it
  95. Eisforerock
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    At first, confusing additions to the story, but an extremely fleshed out midgar and everything that comes with it make for a nostalgic trip in a modern world. Wall market does not disappoint.
  96. Alcolock
    Apr 18, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you have not played the original before completing the remake, you should, otherwise the true experience is lost forever. FF7 Remake does have great visuals and gameplay and would get a 10/10 if that was all that mattered. The original took patience to deal with the turn-based gameplay and polygon graphics (groundbreaking for 1997 no doubt). But it paid off with a deep storyline that took turns at every break point and invested your experience into the character development. That great spirit is why a remake was demanded 20 years later.

    Being an original fan I could look past the episodic release even though the 1st episode covers only 10% of the original. They did add depth to minor storylines that extend the playtime. The remake story followed pretty true until the final chapters of the game. The developers unfortunately pissed away a good deal of goodwill of their fans by forcing the main antagonist into the story way too soon, destroying the mystique of this antagonist and setting the road to completely altering the story that was what made this game last the test of time. Unfortunately, I don't see the need to invest more time and money in a story drawn out as a cash grab especially when that story was the one important element that should've remained the same.    … Expand
  97. Coviddre
    May 1, 2020
    6
    This is honest review coming from someone who has experienced FF7. Also yes, FF7 is one of my fav games of all time. I tried to approach this game with and open mind but since it does have the name FF7 REMAKE, i will compare it to the original as well.

    This game will take you about 40 to 60 hours to complete depending on if you go through all the sidequests. Off the bat I realize that    This is honest review coming from someone who has experienced FF7. Also yes, FF7 is one of my fav games of all time. I tried to approach this game with and open mind but since it does have the name FF7 REMAKE, i will compare it to the original as well.

    This game will take you about 40 to 60 hours to complete depending on if you go through all the sidequests. Off the bat I realize that combat is changed from turn based strategy to like a real time action system where you can pause and issue commands. If you've played FF15, it's the exact same, and almost feels as if it was pasted on to this game with FF7 skins. I wasn't really a big fan when they used that system with FF15 and this game didn't change my mind at all. The camera sometimes goes wacky and you can't see what's going on for about 5 secs. The lock on system is shotty at times and can be difficult to control. You will also at times miss attacks, spells or even LIMIT BREAKS due to interrupting cinematics.

    The graphics for the most part look amazing. Midgar was recreated from the ground up with immense detail. The characters look great, materia is seen in weapons and everything looks good in action. Unfortunately, it feels as if the graphics are the only thing this game has to offer.

    FF7 Remake has a completely different vibe than the original, that at times feels like a cheesy disney movie. The story is mostly the same with some questionable changes. These changes don't really add to the story because they don't really feel engaging. The changes just add more confusing elements to a story that already had them and it doesn't clear up anything.

    Gameplay is extremely linear and they hold your hand through most of it. The puzzles aren't thought provoking at all, and just feels like a waste of time. The sound design was done well and i appreciated a lot the original remixes. The side quests in this game feel close to pointless, mostly serve as filler and is only for getting extra items or materia etc. Actually about 8 to 10 hours of this game feels like filler with weak dialogue and endless banter. It's understandable because Midgar took 10 hours to complete it the original, but why not just use those resources to fully complete the game instead of drawing it out? Speaking of complete, Red13 isn't even playable and is just an a AI controlled character towards the end of the game, which is just disappointing.

    Overall I was left feeling duped once the game was over. Square Enix built of off the hype that was FF7 and released mediocrity. Knowing that there will be two more parts of this at the price of $70 a piece is disheartening and I can't recommend this version to anyone unless it's on sale for $20. It's apparent this game was made for a younger generation and not the original fans of it. This one falls into a long list of remakes that shouldn't even be bothered with.    … Expand
  98. Chriskicks
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    It was everything I wanted in a game. I laughed, I cried. I felt like a kid again playing this game. There are certainly controversial changes, but FFVIIR has established itself as a game to be reckoned with and made itself relevant again. I can't wait to see the direction of this wonderful series.
  99. Mohamameer
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Not a faithful remake. Enjoyable ride with annoying filler between main story quests. Ending is bad and leaves future parts for uncertainty.
  100. VoltzGaming
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Great game. Bring me back to child again. Game try to push the game to new way and I'm not concern about it. Waiting for the new part!!!
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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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