Final Fantasy VII Remake

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8148 Ratings

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  1. Ben_ben
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    Beautiful world and character. demonstrated what fantasy is. Much better than FF 15
  2. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Um ótimo jogo. A história não é nada inovadora, mas os personages são excelentes e te farão querer continuar jogando para ficar próximo a eles.
  3. the_red_bear134
    Apr 29, 2021
    0
    People who think the games story should be judged only after all parts are out are deluded and suffering from severe buyers remorse which they wont admit to.

    After witnessing that absurd ending, the game or series or whatever the fanboys want to call it is already ruined. Imagine reading an amazing novel and then all of the sudden the writer puts a chapter about nothing but **** in the    People who think the games story should be judged only after all parts are out are deluded and suffering from severe buyers remorse which they wont admit to.

    After witnessing that absurd ending, the game or series or whatever the fanboys want to call it is already ruined. Imagine reading an amazing novel and then all of the sudden the writer puts a chapter about nothing but **** in the middle. That is the effect that this last chapter of FF7 Remake has on the overall story,

    Oh and lets not forget Square's deceptive marketing. "Oops we didnt want to call it FF7 Reimagining Part 1 of 3 because people wont buy it because it sounds **** because it is ****    … Expand
  4. NOGAS123456
    May 2, 2021
    0
    The people who rate this 10/10 are either paid shills or have lost touch with reality.

    What on earth are they trying to do with the story? All the unnecessary additions seem to be there so Square Enix can justify splitting the game for extra $$$$. Pathetic how far the company has fallen since the 2000's
  5. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    It's incredible to me how they manage to keep the entire spirit of final fantasy 7 while updating it and making it a live-action game!
  6. BerserkWolf
    Jul 10, 2021
    5
    Un arte maravilloso al igual que su música, la originalidad de cambiar su historia no le resta nostalgia pero si esencia, respecto ala jugabilidad me dejo un mal sabor de boca el cambio del funcionamiento de las materias de igual forma en las batallas terminas un poco limitado especialmente cuando debes de enfrentarte a los retos del juego ya que no existe mas opción de crecimiento, y porUn arte maravilloso al igual que su música, la originalidad de cambiar su historia no le resta nostalgia pero si esencia, respecto ala jugabilidad me dejo un mal sabor de boca el cambio del funcionamiento de las materias de igual forma en las batallas terminas un poco limitado especialmente cuando debes de enfrentarte a los retos del juego ya que no existe mas opción de crecimiento, y por ultimo de verdad era necesario el modo difícil? creo que termina por arruinar la esencia del original… Expand
  7. QilBoy
    Sep 20, 2021
    7
    I'll be evaluating this game mostly as a product on its own, but it needs to be said that the atmosphere, enviroments and characters of the original FFVII are given new, spectacular life thanks to the massive technological advancements that the game industry has made since 1997.
    The narrows streets of the lively slums and the ominous industrial landscapes of Midgar can now be explored and    I'll be evaluating this game mostly as a product on its own, but it needs to be said that the atmosphere, enviroments and characters of the original FFVII are given new, spectacular life thanks to the massive technological advancements that the game industry has made since 1997.
    The narrows streets of the lively slums and the ominous industrial landscapes of Midgar can now be explored and witnessed with a realism that was once impossible, Cloud and the others now display a more rounded personality and deeper character thanks to the aid that voice acting and facial animations provide when making these fictional inidviduals feel more real (mostly thanks to the spectacularly written dialogues: these characters often speak to each other with such realistic demeanor, empathy and wit that you could mistake them for actual people), just as the new areas of the city and backstories give more personality to certain cast members and expand on the worldbuilding of the original. Even the soundtrack, once limited by the sound chip of the PlayStation, can now explode in its orchestral glory, surpassing the original. Every single aspect of the original game finds here a bigger, more decorated stage to perform on, without losing any of its original flare and instead having more room to convey itself. In that sense, yes: FFVII Remake is more FFVII than FFVII itself could ever be, at its time. And yet, in the final story beats of the game, although the presentation never fails, the screenplay and writing do, faltering here and there with abrupt tonal shifts and protagonists acting out of character to accomodate the story, mostly when the writers try to toy with the original script a little. But let's move on to the gameplay.
    If we compare the gameplay to a coin, we have two sides: Level Design and Combat.
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Level Design is quite underwheling, and it's mostly due to its painful linearity. There are small detours here and there, but they are all so inconsequential and minute that in the end it stll very much feels like you're funnelled through Midgar on a narrow path. There are pleasant exceptions, mosty when exploring towns (like the labyrinthian Wall Market), but they are exceptions. The one aggravating element that makes this even worse are the slow, sluggish animations. Cloud takes such a long time to climb ladders, slowly bend to open chests, press a button or swinging on monkey bars it's soporific. Some of these may be a way to hide loading screens, but some others can't be and are just a waste of time.
    Thankfully, walking and exploring it's not what we'll be mostly doing: that would be fighting.
    And the Combat of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is, simply put, better than the original game.
    This is not due to the shift from Turn-Based to Action: a Turn-Based game can be just as engrossing as an Action game, but the original game had some issues that hindered the overall experience that this game doesn't have, be it for its Action game nature or clever design choices.
    Firstly: one of the main flaws of the original is how every party member felt the same, since Materia is the main pillar of Combat, and every character can have every Materia, so they all felt like the same exact character in battle. Here, every character has its own Combos, with different range, speed and mechanics during fights which completely changes how you approach the enemy. On top of that, each character has a specific set of Abilities unique to them, unlocked through different weapons (which in turn incentivizes the player to try out every weapon), maybe some Abilities feel way too smiliar and plain, but overall it's a pretty solid array of techniques. Speaking of weapons, now every weapon has its own skill tree that can be upgraded. Every weapon has a different skill tree which leads to different builds for different situations. This way, not a single weapon truly becomes obsolete. The only real downside of Combat are Aerial Combos, which feel extremely sluggish and clunky, mostly due to the lack of options given to the player on air unlike games like Kingdom Hearts.
    The Enemy Roster, as well, is spectacular. So many different varieties of enemies with different movement and attack patterns, elemental weaknesses and weak points to find, since now enemies, and especially bosses, have different body parts to attack, which can affect the flow of battle, offering even more strategic options.
    Or, in other words: FFVII Remake tells a part of the same story that was told 23 years ago, only with more passion and more believable characters, but the exact same spirit, making only a couple missteps, especially in the end. The Level Design leaves much to be desired, but the strategic depth and variety of options in Combat, strengthened by the sensational bosses and enemies offered by the main story, side-quests and challenges, makes FFVII Remake substantially better than the original, as far as gameplay.    … Expand
  8. Marcelzoro
    Aug 16, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very short, i love the game, but i desapointing, I hope the sequel is better, but the emotion isn't the same as the original, or I'm getting old… Expand
  9. Beegee84
    Sep 9, 2021
    5
    The original was the best game ever made. It was dark sofisticated and engaging. The remake re-wrote the story taking away things that had impact, absolutely everything that made the original good is gone. The open world exploration after midgard..... gone

    The tactical combat...... gone Meaningful choices....... gone Music that fits...... gone Everything that's been fleshed out is pure    The original was the best game ever made. It was dark sofisticated and engaging. The remake re-wrote the story taking away things that had impact, absolutely everything that made the original good is gone. The open world exploration after midgard..... gone

    The tactical combat...... gone
    Meaningful choices....... gone
    Music that fits...... gone

    Everything that's been fleshed out is pure filler nothing that's been added is good or worth anyone's time. It's literally just loads more wandering down linear corridors that don't even look pretty to the point where the story is near impossible to follow. The gaps between important events in the game are spread way too far apart.

    Its more like a walking simulator like say death stranding without the graphics than the original ff7. Everything is such a chore endless fetch it quests childish dialog which wasn't present in the original.

    Its like the whole thing got beaten by a PC culture stick.

    The original had you dying to find out the mystery of sephiroth. This game re-writes the main things that kept the original interesting by giving sephiroth to much of a role too early........ throughout the original you were dying to work out what was going on with sephiroth is he good or bad he was talked up so much before you interacted with him and then when you did it had a huge impact..... all of this is removed    … Expand
  10. Tzol
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    Un-Fun
    Tedious combat system like FF15
    Repetitive
    Feels like half a game packed with filler.

    Pro's
    Great music.
    Looks good
  11. alexwang
    Mar 18, 2022
    3
    10 for the main story
    -7 for your fxxking mini game
    If you can’t make it well, then don’t make it.
    The trash mini game totally ruined my experience.
  12. Rats_Off_To_Ya
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    Visually, just unbelievably amazing coming from a fan of the game. Exiting the apartment to the view of the upper plate and the slums of Sector 7 just simply perfect, and sets the tone for the rest of the perfect visual delivery.

    However, story starts to show some red flags that are first apparent with Sephiroth getting shoved into the story right from the get go. Storyline continues to    Visually, just unbelievably amazing coming from a fan of the game. Exiting the apartment to the view of the upper plate and the slums of Sector 7 just simply perfect, and sets the tone for the rest of the perfect visual delivery.

    However, story starts to show some red flags that are first apparent with Sephiroth getting shoved into the story right from the get go. Storyline continues to get more muddled in the narritive as it gets closer to the end of this first part.

    I'll continue to applaud the visuals and the work the PC mod community has done but not looking forward to the story in parts to come.    … Expand
  13. Pon3
    Mar 29, 2022
    0
    Ethics department ruined this game They clearly have too much power I thought they were safe from this western bs but it's bad and turned a good game to ****
  14. nofuxaregiven
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 is such a good game the music is great the controls are solid but it does feel a little bit wonky and bosses are fun there not to hard or not to easy. It would always be a iconic piece of art and it does have a place in my heart.
  15. Ventuski
    Apr 19, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a game itself it's a masterpiece. Probably what the original developer staff had in mind for it's first release, but now without hardware limitations.
    As a remake of the legendary PS game, it fell short as it's only a part 1 of a spin-off saga, and I'm sure everyone was expecting way more specially when it comes to playtime hours.    … Expand
  16. Galact1cGam3r
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i’ve i’ve played on the ps5 thus far. really enjoyed it ☺️
  17. the_gunner_04
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Just amazing in every detail; the graphics, the combat, the old materia system brought back better than ever and getting to see these wonderful characters that have brought so many so much joy over the years made real all's i can say is bring on part 2.
  18. Chidori
    Apr 16, 2022
    9
    This was my first experience with FF7, I haven't played the original or consumed any of the media. But from a game to game standpoint this has the be one of one as far as production value in a JRPG game. It is not only one of the best looking games I've played but its fun as hell to play. Feels like playing a movie at times and other times I'm planning 10 steps ahead of how to defeat aThis was my first experience with FF7, I haven't played the original or consumed any of the media. But from a game to game standpoint this has the be one of one as far as production value in a JRPG game. It is not only one of the best looking games I've played but its fun as hell to play. Feels like playing a movie at times and other times I'm planning 10 steps ahead of how to defeat a boss. Finishing JRPGS can be a bit of a hassle for me if I'm not in love with the plot and not enamored by the characters. This game checks both lists!… Expand
  19. Yaacgold24
    May 10, 2022
    9
    I'm not a huge fan of FF series but this one is the first one i liked really.
  20. llkgfo
    May 11, 2022
    8
    it will take a while to wait for Part 2 and 3, and that's the bad thing. good thing is that the game looks good!
  21. Tidu
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    A game that really needed the remake and Square delivers! Stunning graphics, interesting story and oh yeah, Tifa...
  22. HarikenNOA
    Jun 17, 2022
    9
    Really good game, enjoyed all of its elements starting from gameplay to story!
  23. otmiyo
    Jul 4, 2022
    8
    A lovable journey through Midgar, a total recommended experience.

    The Good This game has a pretty good presentation, introducing you to a series of endearing and lovable characters throughout the story, the cinematics after each character are pretty rewarding, and the visuals are stunning. The sidequests have a good background, getting you involved to solving them, also there are    A lovable journey through Midgar, a total recommended experience.

    The Good
    This game has a pretty good presentation, introducing you to a series of endearing and lovable characters throughout the story, the cinematics after each character are pretty rewarding, and the visuals are stunning.

    The sidequests have a good background, getting you involved to solving them, also there are hidden rewarding cutscenes after complete all the sidequests of a region.

    The battle system is dynamic and fun, a good deal between an action game and turn base strategy game, also appropriate level of option to level up your gear and personalize your weapons via materias.

    The Bad
    The journey feels interrupted in some areas were you will be able to complete some sidequests, the main problem is that these sidequest are attached to story characters, then you can't save then for later, if you want to have the optional content you will have to complete these right away, in some moments this could ends up felling like homework instead cool optional content.

    The normal difficulty (the max difficulty for a first play) could feels a bit easy, making it possible to beat the game without pay attention to the enemies weaknesses or even leveling up your gear.    … Expand
  24. 39BAKA
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    A new entry into the FF7 compilation, instead of a remake of the original FF7 instead its a remake of the story one where it tells of a new story of the FF7 cast. The combat is amazing and the story bring in a new set of excitement for me as a fan of FF7 compilation.
  25. Salty_McSalt
    Jun 24, 2022
    2
    We wanted a remake for years. So many years that two decades passed us all by and then we finally got it. I would have loved to say that the wait was worth it. That it was worth it to wait a little longer for the game to be ported over from the PS4 to PC... I do. I truly wish I could say that...

    The game is graphically excellent. The voice acting is great (for the most part). That's    We wanted a remake for years. So many years that two decades passed us all by and then we finally got it. I would have loved to say that the wait was worth it. That it was worth it to wait a little longer for the game to be ported over from the PS4 to PC... I do. I truly wish I could say that...

    The game is graphically excellent.
    The voice acting is great (for the most part).
    That's all we wanted.

    Sadly, they decided to mess with the story.
    A story that had a constant sense of urgency.
    Now; we have side quests that make the sense of urgency evaporate in the blink of an eye.
    Sephiroth is introduced ludicrously early.
    And what the hell is with all the ghosts in capes?

    WHAT THE HELL?!?!

    In one scene they're terrifying Sector 7, with you beating the sh*t out of them as they attack you for seemingly no reason, and the next time you see them they're helping you?!?! What the f*ck is that for poor consistency? After the first major encounter with them, it was if the incident never happened!

    Barretttttt: "These ghost things are bad!"
    Cloud: "Ugh. Yeah. Ugh."

    And that's it! It's as if the ghost terrorizing Sector 7 never happened.
    They're completely forgotten about!
    Didn't happen!?

    As for Cloud:
    Someone: "hahaha funny joke"
    Cloud: "Ugh!"

    Every God damn five minutes!
    It's like reading a typical Reddit thread; nauseating, repetitive, and cringe.

    Like I said, the game is graphically brilliant, voice acting is done well (with the exception of Cloud's script work, which should be shoved up Nomura's a**) but they messed with the story by diluting it down and padding it with content that.. frankly... makes me wish I was glad I pirated the game.

    I stopped playing it at Aeris' house.
    I've uninstalled it.
    Glad I didn't buy it.
    Glad I pirated it.
    It's that bad.

    I can't tell you how many times I've played the original version.
    More than 40+ play throughs in 20+ years?

    I've bought/owned it on the PS1, PC, iFad, PS4, back to PC with Steam...
    I've bought this timeless classic multiple times on different platforms.

    F*ck you, Nomura, you ruined this one great opportunity with Reddit-Tier Padded Cringe.

    The remake is a padded out disappointment.

    They would have been better off leaving the original story alone.

    I'm reinstalling the original version, via Steam, as I type this. I prefer it.    … Expand
  26. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    4
    I hate this game, i like this game, They completely Vomited out the heart and soul of the original, for money, they split the game up for money, there is a great game here, but this is the first 3 hours of the original 45 hour story of FF7, there are awful textures in this game that look like 1997 year old Jpeg files, terrible padding, terrible characters, ham-fisted in dementors, TheyI hate this game, i like this game, They completely Vomited out the heart and soul of the original, for money, they split the game up for money, there is a great game here, but this is the first 3 hours of the original 45 hour story of FF7, there are awful textures in this game that look like 1997 year old Jpeg files, terrible padding, terrible characters, ham-fisted in dementors, They lost what made ff7, Life and Death, and just made another Kingdom Hearts, but with the skin of ff7 on it, this game is about destiny hearts and darkness, and i hated it. but it still wasn't terrible, even though iam disgusted with everything this game stands for. it is definitely Greedy. and i just wish it was gone.

    There is way too much padding and slow down in this game, you can barely move, it feels like molasses, and it holds your hand.    … Expand
  27. PedroHyper7
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This game is exelent in almost everything.
    it is loyal is various apects of the original game but also made some inputs.
    i think the all the caracters are super carismatic and the combat is one of the best i have ever seen. there are some rendering texture problens but nothing that will mess your exepirience. the game is divided by parts so its not the complete game but square made a game    This game is exelent in almost everything.
    it is loyal is various apects of the original game but also made some inputs.
    i think the all the caracters are super carismatic and the combat is one of the best i have ever seen.
    there are some rendering texture problens but nothing that will mess your exepirience.
    the game is divided by parts so its not the complete game but square made a game with a lot more developmente than the original    … Expand
  28. Rovix
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    The worst action game I've played recently
    And one of the worst cash grab operation made by Square Enix, for stole money with the fanservice mist.
    Unfortunately they have just ruined the whole sense and story of the original FF7 just for that....
  29. Marioku
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Una remake a la altura con unos gráficos hermosos y una historia bien contada
  30. ImprudentDev
    Jul 18, 2023
    1
    Really great game, I had a lot of fun, but...
    I'm **** angry
    like really really **** angry So I spent 80 bucks on FF7 Remake yeah? I spent 40 hours on it yeah? turns out theres a part 2 It's PS5 exclusive meaning that if I want to see the entire story, I either play the OG game or Buy a PS5 WHAT THE **** DID I PAY 80 BUCKS AND SPEND 40 HOURS ON?! I got ****ed over hell I even    Really great game, I had a lot of fun, but...
    I'm **** angry
    like really really **** angry
    So I spent 80 bucks on FF7 Remake yeah?
    I spent 40 hours on it yeah?
    turns out theres a part 2
    It's PS5 exclusive
    meaning that if I want to see the entire story, I either play the OG game or Buy a PS5
    WHAT THE **** DID I PAY 80 BUCKS AND SPEND 40 HOURS ON?!
    I got ****ed over
    hell I even **** bought the prequel expecting to play that after finishing FF7
    And guess what
    there's literally no reason to **** play it now
    So I wasted another 80 bucks on that
    Thanks Square Enix
    oh good the oG FF7 is only 11 bucks
    still not less pissy
    they could have atleast marketted it as Part 1
    how hard could it have been to write 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 1'

    - Me in a discord chat

    Good game, really mad    … Expand
  31. Combatking42
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Ik where getting like more games remade with the original FFVII (1997). But I have to so far say that the remake is way better than the original!! The original looked to me like a confusing gameplay for an RPG of the 90's. But honestly, the remake is easier to play for my generation and playing as the iconic characters: Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and Aerith is amazing to see it again for theIk where getting like more games remade with the original FFVII (1997). But I have to so far say that the remake is way better than the original!! The original looked to me like a confusing gameplay for an RPG of the 90's. But honestly, the remake is easier to play for my generation and playing as the iconic characters: Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and Aerith is amazing to see it again for the people who played this since PlayStation 1 in 1997. The new cast is way better than the original one for me, maybe not for Sephiroth, but literally for Cloud and the other heroes definitely 10/10. Thank you Square for remaking this and I cannot wait for Rebirth!… Expand
  32. Killerpummkin
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    The game is incredible. The gameplay is incredible, the animal fights, not to mention the graphics. I think everything is wonderful.
  33. Votax
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I a fan of the original game. I played it when it first came out in 1997 and i was amazed. The game became my religion. There where rumors when the PS2 came out of remake of the game with better graffics, and I have been waiting for that remake to this day. So yes I will indeed happily score this game with nostalgia goggles on. This is the game that NEDDED a remake and now it is here.
  34. gaminggod
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I received my copy early I’m about 21/22hours into the game on normal difficulty, I haven’t been rushing it either I’ve been doing most of the missions and side quests. I have to say it’s phenomenal. The combat system is amazing! The story music, voice acting is unreal. The graphics, character development and world building is on another level! My only complaint so far is that there areI received my copy early I’m about 21/22hours into the game on normal difficulty, I haven’t been rushing it either I’ve been doing most of the missions and side quests. I have to say it’s phenomenal. The combat system is amazing! The story music, voice acting is unreal. The graphics, character development and world building is on another level! My only complaint so far is that there are some filler like side quest missions, and sometimes the pacing is off between missions. Other than that the game is incredible. It’s easily the best JRPG that I’ve played. And one of the best games I’ve played. I have played the original game, and I can truly say this lives up to the hype! Get it you won’t be disappointed don’t listen to the haters. I’d recommend it for any old ff7 fans as well as new players. It’s not a perfect game but no game is. But I would say it’s in my top 5 best games of all time! … Expand
  35. Renegade1503
    Apr 13, 2020
    5
    Based on 25h of gameplay.
    An okay game, but way too hyped imo. Beautiful graphics, but that's it. Nothing else is special about this game. And I have played FF games since FF III (EU).
  36. sweed1234
    Apr 21, 2020
    1
    Brilliant game did everything right except the ending was horrible, confusing and may ruin the game. Hope they explain it properly and do away with most of the whisper nonsense. Too much padding and filler. Too much nonsense, not the remake I had in mind. Do not appreciate this rubbish, will play part 2 by buying pre owned.
  37. Gogmagog
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game's a bomb, but that can only go so far. After the highway chase, everything becomes weird and unnecessary. Felt like the game's right next door to Kingdom Hearts.… Expand
  38. Ty_Tyler
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    this game is incredible but there are weird choices for the game like making it ps4 exclusive there was no point because no other game is like this except final fantasy 14. also (this is just opinion) when attacking you have to hold square down and it penalizes you for rapidly tapping it, for example with barret if you spam square he stops shooting after a second but if you hold it down hethis game is incredible but there are weird choices for the game like making it ps4 exclusive there was no point because no other game is like this except final fantasy 14. also (this is just opinion) when attacking you have to hold square down and it penalizes you for rapidly tapping it, for example with barret if you spam square he stops shooting after a second but if you hold it down he keeps shooting. but those are my only complaints, overall this game is 10/10 material but they made weird choices in some cases… Expand
  39. lfan
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely a bit slow but makes it all worth it, graphics, story and chafacters are 10/10 and the combat system is the most fun I've had since FFXIV.
  40. Fizard
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome... The gameplay, OST, new content, minigames, fights, graphics... everything is better than I had imagined when I was thinking of a Remake. Most people who gave bad score just wanted the game to be a full copy script of the original. If you really want that just play the original for crying out loud...
    The game can be a little confusing some times (if you didn't play    This game is awesome... The gameplay, OST, new content, minigames, fights, graphics... everything is better than I had imagined when I was thinking of a Remake. Most people who gave bad score just wanted the game to be a full copy script of the original. If you really want that just play the original for crying out loud...
    The game can be a little confusing some times (if you didn't play the original you will be even more confused), but if you pay attention you can understand most of it (you can also read some theories and facts on the web if you have some difficulty to understand) and also it's intentional that Square did it to make us think about the possibilities and also to evaluate what fans think about it!
    They already said that the main plot won't change. It's the first time I've seen a remake that improves the experience of the game, not only a copy-paste story with better graphics. I've already played this game for 100 hours (with all PSN trophies) and I can say that I'm still not tired of playing it. Every time I play again I can notice some more details, this game is full of it. Also, you can see that depending on your answers on some conversation (or doing or not a side quest) it changes when you interact with people. Not something that changes the flow of the story but it's nice to know they paid attention on this minimal details.
    I think this game is a must have for fans and also for people that didn't played the original. The difficulty levels are nice for newbies and more experienced players. Just play this game and have your own thoughts. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did and that Square puts all their efforts to expand this game without too much delay between parts (DLCs would be nice to tell some side story to complement it without too much wait).    … Expand
  41. th4fl4sh4
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. There is NO WAY this is a 0. You might not like some elements of the story, gameplay whatever but the technicals alone cannot make it a 0. Personally, this is the game of the decade!
  42. Paulo969
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Opinião de alguém que comprou o jogo original no dia de lançamento : Remake absolutamente incrível. Respeita o material original, acrescentando mais história. Tecnicamente é um sonho. É o melhor jogo que joguei desde sempre.
  43. Strewth
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    They should have made a movie instead.

    -Hallway simulator (Maps are mostly empty corridors) -Overly frenetic combat (constantly healing instead of planning attack strategy) -Parts dragged on way too long (Shinra tower just would not end) -Game's broken into chapters & locations instead of an open world (Missed quests & items/materia) -NPC animation and portions of the maps looked    They should have made a movie instead.

    -Hallway simulator (Maps are mostly empty corridors)
    -Overly frenetic combat (constantly healing instead of planning attack strategy)
    -Parts dragged on way too long (Shinra tower just would not end)
    -Game's broken into chapters & locations instead of an open world (Missed quests & items/materia)
    -NPC animation and portions of the maps looked cheap and nasty (Backgrounds look ps2 era)

    I can't for the life of me understand why it took so long to release this game.

    The cut scenes and story are amazing and well worth checking out when this goes on sale but as a whole this is definitely not worth the full price.

    I'm so glad this wasn't the Final Fantasy 7 I played as a kid.    … Expand
  44. Strife_life
    Apr 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game I grow up with the original ff7 it was perfect till the end were they shat on the og story line by saying it was the bad ending like ur a remake get a grip of ur self ur never do what the original did for JRPGS back then and to fight ur future selfs is a big up urs to us og fans and the timeie whimy multivers is bull **** as a ff14 player I’m used to god tier story telling so for this iconic game I expected no less **** s we sure Enix ff14 for life… Expand
  45. Irarius
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    ok at first the FEW bad things
    this thing has some times where you kinda want it to cut shorter, like sometimes it feels like 30 minutes or so are just too much.
  46. Seath
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I’m gonna get straight to the point, game is a 9/10 from an objective view. I’d personally give it a 10/10 (so I will).

    The Good: - Amazing Story - Mind blowingly good looking cutscenes - The graphics are insane (How much did they pay for the cats to look THAT good?) - The gameplay is engaging and deep, wonderful combination of action and turn-based gameplay. - Voice acting is    I’m gonna get straight to the point, game is a 9/10 from an objective view. I’d personally give it a 10/10 (so I will).

    The Good:
    - Amazing Story
    - Mind blowingly good looking cutscenes
    - The graphics are insane (How much did they pay for the cats to look THAT good?)
    - The gameplay is engaging and deep, wonderful combination of action and turn-based gameplay.
    - Voice acting is (mostly) on point and fit the characters.
    - The music and sound design is criminally good, I’ll be surprised if they don’t win Score of the Year.
    - Good atmosphere, game feels lived in.
    - The environmental design is breathtaking.
    - Game launched with almost zero bugs. The worst bug I’ve seen is a graphical bug which makes some minor textures blurry. That’s it, the game works near flawlessly at launch! I know, shocking nowadays. The game didn’t even have a day one patch!
    - Somehow the game is loading quickly and have dynamic cutscene to gameplay transitions...on a 6 year old console...wonder how many orphans they sacrificed to accomplish that.

    The Bad:
    - Level design is weak, the environmental design makes locations look more interesting than they functionally are.
    - Side-quests are very meh. Some are fun, cute or feature some cool enemies/bosses, but they’re not too interesting.
    - Aerial combat...pray to god that you have a ranged character in your party if you’re facing them.
    - Game doesn’t have enough bad points. I can seriously not think of anything else bad about the game.

    Even at the game’s lowest of lows, it still feels fun and immersive. And when it’s on a high note, the. it’s on a HIGH NOTE. And the game is FILLED with those moments. I personally can’t recommend this game enough. Definitely a GotY contender.    … Expand
  47. Dibss
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Great game with one of the best combat system of the entire PS4 generation and a great pg's characterization
  48. dpgreturns
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Que vergüenza que haya gente puntuando con 0...,vale que el juego no es de 10, pero poner 0 por poner.....deberían de borrar todas esas notas. Lamentable!
  49. Dark-vash
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Long story short. Same plot, more fillers. More char developement. Lack of fights, i miss those random encounters ergh... If you are a fan, you will love itm… Expand
  50. DaBUredxiii
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    日本語でレビューさせてください。

    個人的には10点満点のゲームです。 確かにいろいろ問題視とされている点はありますが、例えばストーリーの水増しとか、バトルシステムの複雑化とか、長年のファンとしては今回はストーリーはあのオリジナル版の補完に当たる一作になります。当時はもっと語りたかった部分を今作に全部入れた感がすごくあります。これは分作にしないと無理ですねと感じました。 バトルシステムの複雑化についても、コマンドバトルと今風のアクションバトルの融合による必要不可欠だと思います。オリジナル版の良さを捨てずに、今の時代にあったバトルシステムの完成形だと思います。これぐらいはちょうど良いです。    日本語でレビューさせてください。

    個人的には10点満点のゲームです。

    確かにいろいろ問題視とされている点はありますが、例えばストーリーの水増しとか、バトルシステムの複雑化とか、長年のファンとしては今回はストーリーはあのオリジナル版の補完に当たる一作になります。当時はもっと語りたかった部分を今作に全部入れた感がすごくあります。これは分作にしないと無理ですねと感じました。

    バトルシステムの複雑化についても、コマンドバトルと今風のアクションバトルの融合による必要不可欠だと思います。オリジナル版の良さを捨てずに、今の時代にあったバトルシステムの完成形だと思います。これぐらいはちょうど良いです。

    発表して発売まで、ずっと心配してました。前回の15の件もあって、スクエニにかなり不信な気持ちがありました。でもいざプレイしてみたら、物凄く安心しました。スクエニは本気を出して来たなぁと思いました。これぞこそジャパンニーズゲーム、日本人の皆さんはもっと誇りに思うべきです。    … Expand
  51. MattUSA
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Ignore the haters. You need to play this game!

    Combat is 9/10 for me! Combat is the best in any FF and I really like the tactical element that ATB gauge spending and bullet time brings to the action. Only nice addition would be configurable scripts for the characters you don't control yourself at the moment, like in FF12, but on the other hand then you maybe wouldn't switch at all. And    Ignore the haters. You need to play this game!

    Combat is 9/10 for me! Combat is the best in any FF and I really like the tactical element that ATB gauge spending and bullet time brings to the action. Only nice addition would be configurable scripts for the characters you don't control yourself at the moment, like in FF12, but on the other hand then you maybe wouldn't switch at all. And it feels a little too easy, coming of playing the likes of Sekiro and Nioh 2 recently, but looking forward to 2nd play-through on hard.

    Graphics is 10/10 for me! Really like the balance they have found. Much better than the over-glossy reflections and unrealistic look of Leon in RE2 Remake. Characters and Midgar look amazing!

    But what really separates the game from everything else out there are the memorable characters, the iconic world design, incl. enemies, and the story. Those are more like 12/10.

    Characters: Think about it: How many video game characters besides the main cast can you remember overall? I can remember almost all characters from original FF7 vividly, and they are even better flashed out here. I always liked FF7 best, because I could not relate to the fantasy characters of e.g. FF9. I am not a small kid with a tail and all the princess and magic stuff I like to watch and read, but just wasn't so relatable playing it. Now, while FF7 characters are all over the top in the typical Japanese way (which I love, this is not meant to be dead serious, realistic people), I can relate to Cloud and all the other cast, since they have very human characteristics.

    And the world design and story: It is more relevant than ever. A planet being sucked dry by greedy corporate types, with poor people living in slums literally beneath the rich. Sounds familiar? This setting I always found much more appealing than the pure Fantasy setting, since it has a message and relevance that pure Dungeons and Dragons just cannot have. With the improved graphics, voice acting, and story detail, these dystopian aspects are shown so much more detailed this time.

    To the critic points of others: I don't understand the complaints about "filler content". Quests are optional, and are much the same as in FF12 or Yakuza series. If you don't like them, just focus on the main story. And as described above, I actually like the main story parts going into more detail than the original. If people still complain that it is released in parts, and that in this part you cannot play later parts, it is a bit silly. What you get here is much more than what you get in most other games, and again the overall experience is almost standalone excellent.

    So overall clear 10/10. Must play. Do yourself a favor and play it, it is really the game of a generation. Again.    … Expand
  52. SaiX_Aurum
    May 22, 2020
    10
    This game captures the emotions that you had 23 years ago, that is the most important thing for me, It's not that easy and it expands all the universe of FF VII to the max level.
  53. Critical_Crint
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    I played it not having played the ps1 original and I loved the hell out of this game. I picked it up (curbside) from BestBuy and raced home to play it. It literally was not turned off until I put 55hrs in and beat it.
  54. ChrisUK
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Before the review: I strongly recommend the following settings to enjoy the game most: Japanese audio / voice, and lower the Music and Sound Effects to about 6, and leave Voice at 10. Camera settings: Set both to the maximum distance away, I think it's number 3. The American voice acting is horrible, and the camera further from your characters lets you see more of the world, and enemiesBefore the review: I strongly recommend the following settings to enjoy the game most: Japanese audio / voice, and lower the Music and Sound Effects to about 6, and leave Voice at 10. Camera settings: Set both to the maximum distance away, I think it's number 3. The American voice acting is horrible, and the camera further from your characters lets you see more of the world, and enemies better in battles.

    I'm about 20 hours in, taking my time trying to explore every part of the world, and playing on the standard PS4. Just arrived at the church. This game was always going to struggle to live up to it's own hype and legacy, especially with the long development time and limitations of the current generations of consoles, when we are so close to the next ones being released.

    Having said that, it looks beautiful (with some texture issues that can be forgiven and will hopefully be addressed with a patch), the music is amazing, and the game has heart and humour in spades. The side missions can be a little simplistic, some areas are a bit repetitive (although nowhere near as bad as a game like Persona 5), some environments and characters look better than others (a lot of attention seems to have been paid to the main characters, with the NPCs looking quite basic), and the camera in battle can be a pain, but all of these things pale in comparison to just walking around and experiencing this world and this story. For me personally, Horizon Zero Dawn set the benchmark for visuals on the PS4 for these types of games (you could compare the combat systems too if you wanted - action with tactical elements), and I'm not sure this reaches that level, especially with the NPCs.

    The more action-focussed direction they have taken it in seems like a natural evolution, and has been handled respectfully while still allowing for a tactical side to combat and planning, especially with managing your Materia and upgrading the weapons. I still prefer the system of Final Fantasy XII, where you could really select what each team member would be doing in more detail, and with this game I am never exactly sure what the person I am not controlling is doing, so I end up constantly switching between characters. You also can't choose, without switching to them and moving them, if they are standing further away or closer to enemies (for example if you want someone to cast spells and heal from a distance), which is a bit of an issue. In the original FFVII you could select which characters were at the front and back, at least.

    No doubt in the next instalment of Remake on PS5 the small technical issues we see here will have been addressed fully. I hope and imagine that this one will even work on PS5, and maybe if we are lucky the save files will be transferable too. With this sort of game, come at it with an open mind, and I think you will be rewarded. It is far from perfect, but it still stands head and shoulders above most other games out there right now.    … Expand
  55. wdias89
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    A wonderful experience that will certainly bring back memories for all those who played the original. The additions brought to the story are very welcome too!
  56. MrMuppe
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This is a 10/10 game, no way around that.
    Visuals: 10/10.
    Sound: 10/10 Gameplay: Okey, this one is not a 10, the combat is fun bur there are 2-3 times when it does not work that well, but since it happens so few times in a 40h long game, I can live with it. Mostly 10/10 though. Story: Outside that one element overstaying it's welcome, and a few things in the end, the story is great.    This is a 10/10 game, no way around that.
    Visuals: 10/10.
    Sound: 10/10
    Gameplay: Okey, this one is not a 10, the combat is fun bur there are 2-3 times when it does not work that well, but since it happens so few times in a 40h long game, I can live with it. Mostly 10/10 though.
    Story: Outside that one element overstaying it's welcome, and a few things in the end, the story is great. Had there been more of that in the end it would have lowered the score. But the journey toward the end is amazing.
    I played the original way back when it was new, and I was not disapointed by this game.    … Expand
  57. DengKevin
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    So far, I'm really enjoying the game. I've never played the og ff7, but only played FFX,FFXV, and Crisis Core

    Currently 20 hours in on Chapter 10, and the game is really fun Combat is really good with the materia system and ATB gauge. Music is pretty good. Story is good. Graphics are really good. I heard reviews of this game having padding as in like unnecessary **** but so far I    So far, I'm really enjoying the game. I've never played the og ff7, but only played FFX,FFXV, and Crisis Core

    Currently 20 hours in on Chapter 10, and the game is really fun

    Combat is really good with the materia system and ATB gauge. Music is pretty good. Story is good. Graphics are really good. I heard reviews of this game having padding as in like unnecessary **** but so far I don't have a problem with anything. I'm exploring as much as I can, doing all the side quests, and taking my time.

    Only complaint is my PS4 Pro is really loud when playing this game. Like unbearably loud and spitting out heat. It was like having the heater on.    … Expand
  58. Peacemaker777
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake has fantastic graphics, game play, and storytelling. I have beaten the original FF7 for the PS1 about six times in my life and can say I am glad to experience a more detailed Midgar with FF7R. I was worried it would be filled with a lot of pointless story and character development but everything feels fresh, important, and new but also familiar. A fair balanceFinal Fantasy 7 Remake has fantastic graphics, game play, and storytelling. I have beaten the original FF7 for the PS1 about six times in my life and can say I am glad to experience a more detailed Midgar with FF7R. I was worried it would be filled with a lot of pointless story and character development but everything feels fresh, important, and new but also familiar. A fair balance between nostalgia and new experiences keep pushing me through the game with a smile on my face. Unfortunately Midgar is the only place in FF7R you will be exploring in the first installment of the game but it delivers as a full game in every way and then some. With the amount of love they put into this game I am truly looking forward to the next two installments of the FF7R games. If you're looking to dive into an FF game for the first time this would be a great start in my opinion.… Expand
  59. Grald
    Apr 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For context, I played original FF7 many times and it's one of my favorite games.

    Story: 0
    The game built up my expectations very well until the ending ruined the game for me with a cheap nonsensical multiverse twist.

    Graphics: 8
    Incredible designs and animations for battle and main characters. Scenery textures and backgrounds are very irregular, usually bad.

    Gameplay: 7
    Combat was very fun and engaging to me. For the rest, not much exploration, lots of filler, and sidequests were heartless.

    Conclusion: I regret playing this game, I feel cheated because of the story.    … Expand
  60. Polycount
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything was fun, then the end happened.

    In what was pretty much a beautiful rendition of the original turned sour at an ending that felt like a Kingdom Hearts fanfiction. Why did cloud choose to bring Zack back even though he showed no signs of remembering who he was. Why did everyone agree to chase Sephiroth after having no information on his backstory whatsoever? There was so many things that could of been fleshed out but ended up souring the game.    … Expand
  61. Monk099
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
    I wanted this game to be a 10. I bought the PS4 pro specifically for this title. To say I have been disappointed would be too much. The game is gorgeous super detailed, character models are fantastic. Battle mechanics are fun and easy enough to learn. So the infrastructure for a great game is there, however 2 things are worth noting as a let down. Area traversal is to put it briefly,I wanted this game to be a 10. I bought the PS4 pro specifically for this title. To say I have been disappointed would be too much. The game is gorgeous super detailed, character models are fantastic. Battle mechanics are fun and easy enough to learn. So the infrastructure for a great game is there, however 2 things are worth noting as a let down. Area traversal is to put it briefly, cumbersome. You are constantly forced to walk when you want to run you are often following an other character and if they are walking so are you, lots of really slow movement that just kills the momentum. The second issue is the story. It's a shell of the original, there are quite a few plot holes. A lot of it feels hollow and trite. I'm still enjoying my playthrough but if I didn't have a previous emotional connection with the characters I would probably pass on this game.… Expand
  62. FlukeRogi
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Take the game for what it is, warts and all, and you've got one of the best games of this generation. A great combat system, fantastic characters, and an unsurpassed soundtrack. Utterly essential.
  63. ParamontHG
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best action rpg combat systems I've ever experienced. The story is pretty good for it just being part 1, the ending may bee too ambitious though.… Expand
  64. pigjedi
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This game was a masterpiece in story telling. It really felt like a full fledged triple A game even though it only covered about 10% of the original FF7 story. Detractors will bomb the reviews with 0 cause they can't see past the purpose of the ending. If we keep an open mind with regard to the ending, 95% of the rest of game was pure gold.

    FF7 Remake told the original story but added    This game was a masterpiece in story telling. It really felt like a full fledged triple A game even though it only covered about 10% of the original FF7 story. Detractors will bomb the reviews with 0 cause they can't see past the purpose of the ending. If we keep an open mind with regard to the ending, 95% of the rest of game was pure gold.

    FF7 Remake told the original story but added so much more. Things that didn't make sense in the original makes sense now. Things that were not explained properly are explained in greater detail now. The story was a roller coaster ride. It made us question ourselves at times. It made us entertained and laugh at times. It made us love to hate some of the characters. It made us really sad many times. The writing was top-notched. It did justice to the original by keeping the feel of FF7, and even betters it.

    The battle system is finally a good blend of action and turn based. It keeps you on your toes at every moment. It takes a while to master. But once you know the mechanics, it is just pure joy. There is so much customisation with the Materia and so many possibilities with the abilities. The fact that there are now so many videos on different Materia builds to conquer hard mode is a testament to how good the battle system is.

    The voice acting was also one of the best in any video games. Every character was brought to life. The top tier voice acting together with the realistic facial expressions gave us movie quality cut-scenes. And when characters have tragic moments, it was hard to not shed a tear.

    Music in this game is undoubtedly the OST of the year. There is not one track that is average. Majority of the tracks are top tier, the rest are very good. The music really added to the story telling.

    This game was a dream for so many people. And the expectations were sky high.
    The fact that Square Enix managed to pull this off is a miracle. Credits to all the staff. This project wouldn't have been easy at all.
    Let us all enjoy the ride, embrace it and have faith that Square Enix knows what they are doing.    … Expand
  65. Deadsmithy
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Final fantasy 7 remake where to start.
    This game very much achieved what it needed to. great story and new elementsaer good for first timers and fan boys. side quests are fun and do not fill like filler, the combat is thrilling played on normal and on hard mode it's fantastic it would be a 10 the the ending is a bit wild and a bit kindom harts like
  66. phj1986
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Great Game, preferred this to Doom eternal myself. Most likely will be game of the year for me. Didn't like the control scheme at the beginning as i kept pressing the wrong buttons. Once you master it however it really is fine; somewhat similar to mass effects system. Story was engaging enough that i will now play the original to see what happens.
  67. WildStrike
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Not the remake I hoped for, but I had a great time playing it regardless (way more than FFXV). This first game gets a 9/10 for its overall excellency.
  68. Geardroid
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    It's definitely a good starting chapter, fills in more of the characters backgrounds. Hopefully will get them sooner rather than later
  69. Mr_S_Harrow
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I could go on about how much the original means to games in general (myself included, though not as much as some) but this isn't about twenty-three years past, this is about the here and now. This will only be a quick review basically to some criticism being leveled at the game which can be justified but there are counters. Yes, it can feel bloated with side quests which are repetitive,I could go on about how much the original means to games in general (myself included, though not as much as some) but this isn't about twenty-three years past, this is about the here and now. This will only be a quick review basically to some criticism being leveled at the game which can be justified but there are counters. Yes, it can feel bloated with side quests which are repetitive, however the extra time this affords you with certain characters can not be underestimated, giving more breathing room for dialogue and interaction with the world around you and with said character's by your side. This works feels real and alive in a way it never has before, with a narrative depth dug deeper with every event no matter how small or how important to the main story. At the end of my gameplay I knew these people, this world more than I ever thought possible and became more emotionally attached then I thought possible. With probably the best voice acting (with that extra needed, special final fantasy cheese) which is entertaining and enduring. The story itself does change dramatically, but to say any more would spoil events to come. Despite some texture issues this is a beautiful world, so much care has gone into the character models and the world itself it blends into the narrative to create a jaw dropping experience. Add to that the slightly divisive change to combat and bosses which can be exhausting, yet is never boring and nearly always epic. The game isn't perfect, but it is a complete remake with so much love and attention put into it, I cannot wait until part 2.… Expand
  70. ihenai
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    This game, as a remake - and not a remaster is a 9/10.
    I played on Normal difficulty.
    One point removed for some slow pacing, and the unfortunate texture issue (which was a very minor issue for me personally).+ The combat is fluid, intuitive and fully enjoyable once you get to grips with it. Bosses are difficult but rewarding. One of my main reservations with the game was that the    This game, as a remake - and not a remaster is a 9/10.
    I played on Normal difficulty.
    One point removed for some slow pacing, and the unfortunate texture issue (which was a very minor issue for me personally).+

    The combat is fluid, intuitive and fully enjoyable once you get to grips with it. Bosses are difficult but rewarding.

    One of my main reservations with the game was that the game's comedy element would be lost. Wall Market completely dispelled any of these doubts, where some early game light moments could not.

    The characters were all relatable, and through expansion of backstories and superb voice acting, I would say many are improved by being fleshed out.

    SPOILERS BELOW

    The story, though not entirely true to the original game, allowed me to become fully invested. Had they changed nothing, I may as well have just played the original, as the only difference then would have been the visual and auditory presentation of the game. The small initial changes to the story got me hooked, wondering what direction the story would take and where our beloved characters would end up, or what new trials await them.

    Later, towards and during the end of the game, this was only intensified by significant changes and the mention of the course of destiny. Where will the re imagining of this story take us? What further changes and challenges await?

    I am only filled with excitement for the next game, and what is looking to be an epic retelling and re-imagining of my favourite childhood game, with enough unknowns and potential to make me truly fall in love with a game for the first time since Witcher 3.    … Expand
  71. Ertyjr
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    I absolutely love the original ff7, but one part I hated about it was how absolutely boring it could be at times, due to filler content, or having to grind enemies for levels before you could advance. I was hoping ff7 remake would address that. What they instead did was took the most boring part of the game, and turn it into a 40 hour standalone game.

    Ff7 remake can be extremely engaging    I absolutely love the original ff7, but one part I hated about it was how absolutely boring it could be at times, due to filler content, or having to grind enemies for levels before you could advance. I was hoping ff7 remake would address that. What they instead did was took the most boring part of the game, and turn it into a 40 hour standalone game.

    Ff7 remake can be extremely engaging when it wants to be, and I really love the new battle system, which I wasn't sure I would. But what I thought would be the best part of ff7 remake turned out to be the worst. There is just so much boring needless filler in this game that just takes up time. It's little things like having to hold down triangle for 5 seconds just to pull a switch. Or sometimes you're forced to walk painfully slow just so the camera can show you some view it wants you to see. Sometimes you go out of the way to explore only to find that you weren't exploring, it's the right way, but first you have to go push a box by holding down triangle for 5 seconds, but you have to do it twice. All in all, this isn't a bad game, it just has very long periods of doing absolutely nothing for no good reason, and then it has really cool stuff. I'd say about 20% of the game is really good stuff, and the other 80 is filler.    … Expand
  72. JayVale
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    An absolutely perfect Remake!

    This is more than I hoped for. This is one of the few games in my life I’ve played that deserves a 10/10. It has kept me the whole way through.
  73. Kittehmew
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Love the game! Ending is meh, but I can't judge the ending since there are more parts to come. So its not a true ending. I know many people feel ripped off. But square has been telling people for years its going to be split up. Its your fault if you dont know that by now. Gameplay is the best part of this game. I really hope all final fantasys have this gameplay. The camera needs work butLove the game! Ending is meh, but I can't judge the ending since there are more parts to come. So its not a true ending. I know many people feel ripped off. But square has been telling people for years its going to be split up. Its your fault if you dont know that by now. Gameplay is the best part of this game. I really hope all final fantasys have this gameplay. The camera needs work but other than that its so fun!… Expand
  74. Arenheim
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This is the game I've dreamed of! In my opinion this is a real masterpiece with great vision behind it. The opening itself telling you that the journey you gonna take with this title's gonna be epic and grand and there's moment when you take control of Cloud and you can actually play the game which was almost unbelievable from the beginning to the very end.

    Pros: characters - how not    This is the game I've dreamed of! In my opinion this is a real masterpiece with great vision behind it. The opening itself telling you that the journey you gonna take with this title's gonna be epic and grand and there's moment when you take control of Cloud and you can actually play the game which was almost unbelievable from the beginning to the very end.

    Pros:
    characters - how not to love them all
    story - exciting, thrilling and mind-blowing
    visuals - it maybe the best looking game ever
    music - the level of compositions is on the level of classical geniuses

    Cons
    some textures - sometimes textures are low quality, but future patch will probably resolve this problem

    Give this game a chance you will really not regret it!    … Expand
  75. blackskady
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Fantastic piece! Only downside are some prolonged dungeons, e.g. sewers and tunnels, and the sometimes too linear paths. This on the other hand allows Final Fantasy VII Remake to shine with a lot more scripted scenes and background story.
  76. Orlin
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This is the Masterpiece that i as a fan wanted it to be i cant believe we are deserving this piece of art its unbelievable how they achieved this kind of quality i hope this quality sticks for the next parts! Thank you from the bottom of my Heart entire Square Enix Staff and Tetsuya Nomura for this incredible experience.
  77. Phimz
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    I haven't play the original version but it make me feel so hype when I play Great game to end PS4 generation
  78. Torneko
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    J'etais tout sauf emballer, forcé d'admettre que je viens de prendre une gigantesque claque, que ce soit en terme de musiques, de système de combat, de narration, de réalisation, de mise en scène... bref le jeu m'a marqué, véritablement... Et oui il en a des défauts, les quêtes annexes sans réelles saveur, ou bien des moments un peu longuet, mais c'en est négligeable tellement le jeu estJ'etais tout sauf emballer, forcé d'admettre que je viens de prendre une gigantesque claque, que ce soit en terme de musiques, de système de combat, de narration, de réalisation, de mise en scène... bref le jeu m'a marqué, véritablement... Et oui il en a des défauts, les quêtes annexes sans réelles saveur, ou bien des moments un peu longuet, mais c'en est négligeable tellement le jeu est bourré de qualité... GENIAL… Expand
  79. DarkPerseo2020
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    Excelent game, expand the original history giving us a deepth background of the history, Innovating system battle, and the magic of final fantasy 7 .
    Excelent work from Square with this remake, simply is must have it
  80. madak17
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    This is not a remake. It's frankly a little insulting to call it that. Without getting into spoilers, there are *steep* departures in the story. And frankly, they are not good. Even beyond that, in order to make Midgar into a 30 hour game, the story was padded heavily, which very negatively impacted the pacing.

    I found the changes in the music to be negative as well. The themes are    This is not a remake. It's frankly a little insulting to call it that. Without getting into spoilers, there are *steep* departures in the story. And frankly, they are not good. Even beyond that, in order to make Midgar into a 30 hour game, the story was padded heavily, which very negatively impacted the pacing.

    I found the changes in the music to be negative as well. The themes are still there, but in some cases are now muddled with more noise. The boss theme, the motorcycle theme, and Sephiroth's theme are the most impacted.

    The slums of Midgar are also far brighter than I think they should be as well. For a place that supposed to be filled with smog and overshadowed by giant plates, it looks quite sunny. The slums at night are gorgeous however.

    I will say the combat is an improvement. I'm a bit sad that there are no stat changes when you equip materia now (e.g. you can't highly boost mp and magic stats just by loading up a character with magic-type materia), but overall I'm pretty happy with it.

    Overall, as a lifelong fan of the original, while the game was fun, I have to say that the story changes are a huge disappointment and I'm not at all excited for the next installment.    … Expand
  81. KriticalChaos
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Square Enix strikes the perfect balance between honoring the original and opening it up for newcomers. On social media you might hear people saying that this isn't a "complete" game but that couldn't be further from the truth. This is a genuine masterpiece. There are some muddy textures that catch you off guard, but I'm sure they will be fixed soon.
  82. Ebo8000
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Square please I am begging you! Do not make this a kingdom hearts game. I bought KH3 and got through maybe 2 hours of it and deleted it because the story was convoluted and the battle was sooo easy. Just make the original game and make tweaks, not an anime flying through the air BS.… Expand
  83. Flypaper
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Definitely has the Final Fantasy feel with revamped combat that adds some urgency to it. You can actually play it in classic mode which I assume would be turn based, but in normal mode, the switching back and forth from character to character to fire off their abilities as each one builds up their ATB guage from normal attacks makes it the most exciting and stressful final fantasy gameDefinitely has the Final Fantasy feel with revamped combat that adds some urgency to it. You can actually play it in classic mode which I assume would be turn based, but in normal mode, the switching back and forth from character to character to fire off their abilities as each one builds up their ATB guage from normal attacks makes it the most exciting and stressful final fantasy game I've played (and I've played a lot of them). Playing on normal will test if you were paying attention to the tutorials (tutorial skippers will die like the losers they are) trying to keep everyone alive while trying to find the bosses weakness. Only been playing several hours so I don't know how long the game is, but loving the beautifully animated cutscenes and the combat. Usually play these for the stories but combat is super fun and intense once you get the hang of it. My only negative (which I will forgive since this is a remake of someone else's story) is the celebration of murdering hundreds of innocent civilians and destroying countless more homes and jobs and lives to "save the planet" and the celebrating while their lives literally burn down is disgusting and makes me dislike the characters (so far). No human life is worth giving up for the sake of the "environment", since all environmental movements are founded 100% on lies and seek only to supplant capitalism with communism (which would kill lots of you - starvation is a terrible way to go).… Expand
  84. BigBossHayabusa
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game overall, very disappointing ending to someone who holds the original in very high regard. Newcomers will be confused and old players will be unhappy with the ending. Hopefully in the second remake they fix the few camera problems and fix the story after this ending. After my 38 hour play through, this is an amazing experience you shouldn’t miss.

    9.3/10
  85. HaganeNo_Edward
    May 2, 2020
    10
    *Gameplay (mechanics, controls and balance/difficulty): 10 (Absolutely nailed it) *Visuals (graphics, camera, cinematics, effects, animations and optimization): 9 (Found some important issues with textures and environment backgrounds. But, the characters and midgard are so gorgeous and sickly detailed that this alone counters the background and texture flaws mentioned early. SE has given*Gameplay (mechanics, controls and balance/difficulty): 10 (Absolutely nailed it) *Visuals (graphics, camera, cinematics, effects, animations and optimization): 9 (Found some important issues with textures and environment backgrounds. But, the characters and midgard are so gorgeous and sickly detailed that this alone counters the background and texture flaws mentioned early. SE has given Cloud and our frienfs, actual life. Sometimes it's hard to believe a ps4 can run this colossus the way it does...) *Character design, psychological depth and evolution: 10 (Absolutely nailed) *Music and sound: 10 (It's hard trying not to get goosebumps or even to cry sometimes) *Story and storytelling: 9

    *Bugs and glitches: 10 (After 3 complete runs, I can't recall having found any) *Entertainment: 10 (Catches you from the very beginning with)

    *Challenges, extras and minigames: 10 (through the game there are lots of minigames and minor challenges/events which are actually fun (and hilarious). Also, the pull-ups can turn out to be exasperating...)

    *Map/area design and spatial coherence: 9

    *Length: 10

    *Replayability: 9 (Not as replayable like, for instance, any of the bioware sagas or SE nier. But SE motivates you to do so by discovering a new approach to the game in the hard mode. And also, by adding some choices that may change some cinematics, dialogs and "emotional moments" with some of the characters. There are also two paths of sidequests during chapter 9)

    Overall score and experience: 9.6 - - - > Rounding it - - - >10

    **A must play masterpiece even if you end up hating the end and what it may implicate for the future titles of the remake.    … Expand
  86. artificeprime
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many things about this game that not only met my high expectations but went even beyond what I thought they could achieve. I am a big fan of Final Fantasy but for 15 years the series has disappointed me. In so many ways this game is a return to form, a return to the core of what I consider the elements that make the Final Fantasy series so special. The world building, the story telling, the characters and the spectacle. I would say that at least 90% of this game was exactly what I wanted it to be. It provides a truly current gen recreation of an amazing experience that could never fully be expressed when it was created over 20 years ago. For the 10% that wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, it isn't bad necessarily but it is a departure that left me somewhat disappointed and fearful of what may or may not come next.

    Despite any disappointment I had though, this is without question one of my favorite games of this generation and in many ways, one of the most impressive games ever made. I haven't been this immersed in a game since Breath of the Wild. Like Breath of the Wild, the ending was what I consider the low point of the experience, but in a very different way. The ending is not bad, it is just a departure from the original game whether or not that departure will turn out to be better or worse in the long run, I won't be able to say until the story has reached its conclusion.

    Gameplay is definitely a vast improvement over the original. Traversal is still pretty limited, compared to other action games, but there is a lot more interesting traversal than there was in the original, though it is all still scripted. The combat system is one of the best action RPG systems I have ever experienced. Each character has a very distinct move set, with wide array of unique abilities that are unlocked by obtaining new weapons. Materia returns and is pretty similar to the original game but the way it is used is well balanced and interesting. Customizing your abilities and character builds is very simple and intuitive, I never felt like I had to spend too much time in menus and when I did it was interesting enough. The only thing about combat that I really disliked compared to the original was how summoning works. I really didn't like that summoning is only available in specific battles and you have limited control of when it can be used. You can also only use 1 summoning per battle. I really liked summon rushing in some of the other games. Being able to use multiple summons in a battle was super fun for over killing enemies and creating massive spectacles.

    The Story is, for the most part, is a big step up over the original Midgar section. Each aspect of the plot is explained in greater detail with greater context. It shows so much more of what is going on it the world and plants the seeds of many things that are yet to come in a way that is more believable. For example, Shinra seems like a far bigger organization with far more complex plans. We get to see their propaganda machine in full swing and see how each department is operating. AVALANCHE is also fleshed out as a group as being far more than simply Barret's team. Each boss is also presented with far greater context and new ones are added which enrich the story more. For example, Air Buster is shown being assembled before you ever get to fight it. The story is full of moments that show the scale of Midgar the how it functions. Wutai is fleshed out more etc. There are only a couple complaints I have with the story. One big complaint I have with the story, is Sephiroth, the way he was handled was with far less subtly and far less dramatic payoff. In the original, you don't get to see Sephiroth until after leaving Midgar, and that is how I believe it should have been left. Sephiroth's reveal was so gradual, he was such a presence of terror. The first experience you get of Sephiroth is seeing his sword sticking out of a dead President Shinra on his desk. Up until that moment, President Shinra seemed like the biggest threat. That moment was far less interesting in the Remake. The other big problem I had was the overall ending, the breaking of the timeline and the resurrection of certain characters. The fact that so many characters live really weakened the sense of loss that the characters should all have experienced upon leaving Midgar.

    With the exception of the ending. The Characters are handled perfectly, they are iconic, but more than just iconic they have substance, and appeal. The Remake captures exactly what I loved about these characters in the original but also expands upon it in leaps and bounds. I felt like I got to know every single character in a far more meaningful way than I did in the original. I also felt that the characters got to know each other in more meaningful ways. All of the characters get moments to connect, grow and work together in combinations that I never expected.    … Expand
  87. SouthernAssault
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    As usual, alot of score bombing happening. Read all the 8 ratings and above for real reviews. Xbots and PC guys are probably mad. When they complete all 3 or 4 parts, its will be a compilation to go down in gaming history.
  88. ne2ino
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    A real amazing game. SQEN has really nailed this one.
    The game is astonishingly crafted. Scenic are so detailed and beautiful.
    Combat system is now Action RPG, which is a lot of fun once you get used to it. For RPG gamers, not much to relearn how to play the game, but if you are new to RPG, then it will take sometime to get used to. Anyway, thing every player can enjoy this game    A real amazing game. SQEN has really nailed this one.
    The game is astonishingly crafted. Scenic are so detailed and beautiful.
    Combat system is now Action RPG, which is a lot of fun once you get used to it.
    For RPG gamers, not much to relearn how to play the game, but if you are new to RPG, then it will take sometime to get used to. Anyway, thing every player can enjoy this game enormously.
    Big thanks to the team for made such a wonderful classic remake.    … Expand
  89. toyken
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    Although I understand the disappointment toward the ending, I kinda understand why SE did that and tbh I'm interested how they gonna handle it. People who are self-proclaimed fans who aren't open to changes gonna be disappointed and that's fine. For me, I really enjoyed the game. It just feels more alive with all the different characters you met whom I felt more human than your usual gameAlthough I understand the disappointment toward the ending, I kinda understand why SE did that and tbh I'm interested how they gonna handle it. People who are self-proclaimed fans who aren't open to changes gonna be disappointed and that's fine. For me, I really enjoyed the game. It just feels more alive with all the different characters you met whom I felt more human than your usual game characters. There are some negatives such as the textures and camera movement, but those are just minors. Overall, square nailed this remake.… Expand
  90. Hmody10087
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Really amazing game at first when i start playing the game i think it is not good but after the ending and the amazing music i change my mind the only think i hate about the game is it have a lot of cutscenes
  91. anibalmota
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia muito boa, textura de alguns elementos parecem de baixa resolução. Mas no geral está de parabéns!!… Expand
  92. Stark8
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego merece tener minimo un 9 mi nota en realidad es un 9/5 pero lo voy a puntuar con un 10 para contrarrestar la injustisima review bombing que esta recibiendo.… Expand
  93. Rixam
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    If you have made up your mind that this game will suck because it covers only Midgar or you wish that the characters would stand in a row and take turns hitting enemies, you will hate this game. For those people I recommend the original Final Fantasy VII which exists in all major platforms right now.

    For the rest of the people this game is a mindblowing experience. Characters and    If you have made up your mind that this game will suck because it covers only Midgar or you wish that the characters would stand in a row and take turns hitting enemies, you will hate this game. For those people I recommend the original Final Fantasy VII which exists in all major platforms right now.

    For the rest of the people this game is a mindblowing experience.

    Characters and cutscenes are gorgeous and voice acting is top notch with great lipsync. Music fits really well everywhere in the game and makes it feel like a movie both in battles and in cutscenes. For the players of the original there are tons of references to smallest of details in the original throughout the game and I was mindblown all the time to the attention to detail they have had.

    How they have expanded the existing story feels really good. There is a solid character progression storywise for all main characters. The sidequests are also designed so that you learn of the world at the same time so while some may be tedious they help you learn something about the world and its people. They have included stuff also from other works relating to FFVII and they fit in really well.

    Battle system is the peak perfection of any Final Fantasy with solid tactical element in an action game. Especially in the end game content you have to rotate characters well and use their abilities really well. Boss Battles are challenging and require you to adapt to new situations without still feeling frustrating. There are some really nice optional bosses that push you beyond your limits.

    Character development systems work really nicely. The materia system allows customization like before. There are some new additions to materias along with many old ones. I was first sceptical about the weapon upgrading system but it adds a lot of customization and choice to your development.

    All this is not to say that the game doesn't have some flaws. Some textures can be really low quality and blurry ( especially doors have this problem ). The design choice to avoid loading screens for a better flowing gameplay comes with a cost of long narrow roads and tight spaces where you have to crawl slowly to move from area to area. This means that there are slow and annoying parts even when PS5 launches. Upgrading weapons can be tedious with the upgrade section opening animation and seemingly randomly moving cursor in upgrade screen. It can also be really tough to grind levels as monsters are hard to respawn and battle places are far from each other.

    However, the abovementioned small annoyances didn't distract me enough to take away from the experience. In fact, all those will likely be history in the next part of the series as the game likely takes turn to more open world exploration based storytelling.

    The game held me tightly in its grip throughout the whole experience. Story took me 47 hours to finish since I like exploring. Currently going through the endgame content with clock showing 60 hours and still absolutely loving it. Looking at the list of things to find I expect total playtime to go to about 100 hours.

    I'd give the game a score of 9.8 but rounding it up here to 10. My favorite Final Fantasy games so far have been VII, IX, X and XII in no particular order but I must say that Final Fantasy VII Remake is definitely joining them.

    Definitely recommending this to any open-minded gamer who doesn't expect every game to be free open world exploration. There are many things this game does spectacularly well.    … Expand
  94. Vespi87
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Absolute 10 from me. All the original content from Final Fantasy VII is in the game, and the depth at which the original and new content have been brought together is absolutely breathtaking. I hardly could put the controller down right after I got the game. Battle system is intense and thrilling, with great balance between speed and strategy. I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy and yet againAbsolute 10 from me. All the original content from Final Fantasy VII is in the game, and the depth at which the original and new content have been brought together is absolutely breathtaking. I hardly could put the controller down right after I got the game. Battle system is intense and thrilling, with great balance between speed and strategy. I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy and yet again Square Enix delivered. It's already hard to wait for the next part.… Expand
  95. 7thSquare
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first game I’ve played in a long time that had me smiling from ear to ear for such a long time. I absolutely loved it. I’m interested to see where the ending takes us, even though it isn’t what we expected. If I want to experience the original story, I can just play the original. This world has a lot of potential, and I’m confident that Square can navigate the story they’ve set up.… Expand
  96. JaviSaez
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    So, so so much better than I anticipated, even if there is some padding and with the surprise ending, I expected a tremendous disaster like another FFXV but they managed to go another direction with it.
  97. Subblety
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Excelent game overall, great story good focus on character development and the relationships among them
  98. F_Vodevil
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The best final fantasy game in a very long time. Even though it’s a remake of FFVII it still feels like a different game, and somehow for the better. Amazing!
  99. Pggly
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was a fan of the original, I am a bigger fan of this installment. The environments are the best representations of fantasy mixed with reality ever done in a video game. The characters are faithful to the source, either likable or interesting and added hyper realized personalities. Lastly the combat system is the absolute perfect portal of ffvii(1998) into a free and modernization system. The pacing was great for a final fantasy game. I am curious about how progress is gonna be done in the next game. I assumed it’ll be some sort of power creep or a full refresh (you just spent 40 hours with this gear and levels you’ll be fine). For all the new KH stuff added it sucks especially at the end, I hope the next game only sticks the original and retcon’s that ending.… Expand
  100. MalfiZero0
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is amazing recreation of a historic game, last steps on game are news and are very critical words to old hater players, very nice game… Expand
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game we've been waiting for from Square Enix for so long. Atmospheric, interesting and exciting all your attention modern jRPG with an interesting story and spectacular battles. To achieve the ideal, the project only needs more even graphics and all the content from the original release. If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy with the release of the first really powerful single-player release from the internal Square Enix studio for many years. Especially after the failure of Final Fantasy XV.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    80
    A good remake of the introductory part of the cult-favorite Final Fantasy VII. It improves on the original game in almost all aspects, yet lacks in scale and drops the ball at the very end.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come...They can’t mess this up, can they?
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