Final Fantasy VII Remake

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  1. AnsemTheWise
    May 23, 2020
    10
    That was one of the greatest gaming experience I had in last few years. I love the battle system and the characters of the story are much better than in FF XV. I can't wait for the sequel
  2. takimotokakarot
    May 23, 2020
    10
    This game was all i expected. Amazing remake with such a new elements, blowing my mind. Im waiting for the second part right now.
  3. SiewJim
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Best game since ff9, never played the other modern ff since ff10. Love the combat, loved the fillers, padding, additional story plus its relevant deviation, has made ff7 into a big universe.
  4. lordoftheducks
    May 26, 2020
    10
    It really was one of he best recent experiences with video games I've had. Final Fantasy VII Remake, even though it's not complete considering that its original version, works fine and very well as an complete game on its own. New players could easily wait for a FF VIII Remake as a continuation if FF VII Remake is their first experience with this amazing franchise.

    Graphics, story,    It really was one of he best recent experiences with video games I've had. Final Fantasy VII Remake, even though it's not complete considering that its original version, works fine and very well as an complete game on its own. New players could easily wait for a FF VIII Remake as a continuation if FF VII Remake is their first experience with this amazing franchise.

    Graphics, story, voice acting, combat system, cast of characters. All that is just amazing and I think this game is a must-play for every player that enjoys a good RPG and everyone should recomend it to their friends.    … Expand
  5. eswizz444
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Id compair this game to part one of the lord of the rings in video game formate.
    Great game. Great characters. Great story. Great gameplay. Best played in 2-4 hour sittings. Great graphics. Outstanding lighting. Platforming lacking however only very very small part of game. Epic boss fights. Good after content. Good mystery elements. Good forshadowing. Open ended ending that rounds out    Id compair this game to part one of the lord of the rings in video game formate.
    Great game. Great characters. Great story. Great gameplay. Best played in 2-4 hour sittings. Great graphics. Outstanding lighting. Platforming lacking however only very very small part of game. Epic boss fights. Good after content. Good mystery elements. Good forshadowing. Open ended ending that rounds out game well and leads intoexcitement for next installment. Characters look outstanding in cut scenes. Pa    … Expand
  6. Morrison928
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Prefect game that i have been played before.First of all, the story will not make you feel boring. Furthermore, the new battle system combine the rpg and action system is revolutionary. Last but the least. Cloud is handsome and cool. Aerith and Tifa are cute.
  7. ablazemalchior
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I really couldn't praise this game enough! To say it's just beautifully remade doesn't even come close. The visuals of this game are mind blowing, you really get a sense of the environment you never could before. The music is absolutely amazing, they have managed to re-imagine every score MULTIPLE times giving really fresh takes on them they even have different boss battle music forI really couldn't praise this game enough! To say it's just beautifully remade doesn't even come close. The visuals of this game are mind blowing, you really get a sense of the environment you never could before. The music is absolutely amazing, they have managed to re-imagine every score MULTIPLE times giving really fresh takes on them they even have different boss battle music for eachstage of each boss. The voice acting was one thing I was actually worried about but turned out perfect, the cast was all spot on! The story that they have expanded on was really great, I will be honest though I am not sure I like the direction they are taking or the whispers of fate but the rest of the game completely overshadows this. The combat system is a bit to get used to but I can whole heartedly say that it is one of my favorite battle systems of all time. The Hard mode after defeating the game is really hard and I NEARLY didn't bother but I am so glad I did, this really made you think about what you are doing in combat and I genuinely felt a sense of achievement when finishing a chapter! I would HIGHLY recommend this game!!!… Expand
  8. smkrainbow
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    재미 있음. 원작7은 해보지 못했지만 JRPG가 취향에 맞는 사람으로써 대환영함. 다만, 너무 만족했지만 뭔가 파판명성에 맞지 못한 그래픽은 만점을 주기에는 조금 부족함. 중간 중간 보이는 그래픽은.. 이거 언제적 겜이지? 싶기도 하고..
  9. ff9alex
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Really good game brought nostalgia back, the only reason its not a 10 for me is the whisper involvement and how the spamed Sephirot so early in the game i understand why but it was innecesary fan service, the textyres looks bad in some parts.

    The gameplay is awesome, the music remasterization is really good, also the new theme, the voice actors are on point, the story has been improveed,    Really good game brought nostalgia back, the only reason its not a 10 for me is the whisper involvement and how the spamed Sephirot so early in the game i understand why but it was innecesary fan service, the textyres looks bad in some parts.

    The gameplay is awesome, the music remasterization is really good, also the new theme, the voice actors are on point, the story has been improveed, hard mode its gets interesting as its actually hard

    So much amazing scenes, this game is must have for any ff fans out there    … Expand
  10. nafiz
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is the best game of the history of gaming. There is nothing missing in this game. This game has great action, a masterpiece story, the characters are awesome and super cool. This game has defined the rpg game's history.
  11. Wors
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Es un excelente juego, a nivel gráfico esta bien, la jugabilidad es una pasada, es muy buena la combinación que lograron crear, es super divertido jugarlo, la historia me gusta pero tampoco la encuentro perfecta, lo que si, nos lleva a pensar que ocurrirá más adelante, cosa que tampoco me molesta. en fin valió cada $ pagado
  12. Thebigbumaloo
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    I got half way through the game before I sold it. The graphics are pretty great, the music is great, but the gameplay is average at best during combat. That’s not the real issue though, it’s the voice acting. The voice acting, on paper, is solid, but the inclusion of anime noises is SO prevalent that it’s impossible to listen to a single conversation without cringing or rolling your eyes.I got half way through the game before I sold it. The graphics are pretty great, the music is great, but the gameplay is average at best during combat. That’s not the real issue though, it’s the voice acting. The voice acting, on paper, is solid, but the inclusion of anime noises is SO prevalent that it’s impossible to listen to a single conversation without cringing or rolling your eyes. Hard pass.… Expand
  13. meop
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy 7 remake is a visually beautiful game. It has excellent voice acting and the combat isn't a complete disaster... those are the only reasons this review isn't a zero.

    Understand, I am reviewing this game as a fan of the original Ginal Fantasy 7. These tpes of games are important because of their story. Lots of games have flashy combat or beautiful graphics... this type of game must get the story right.

    Final Fantasy 7 remake fails at this most critical of priorities.    … Expand
  14. Asisclo
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    This game is just amazing, I love the new battle mode and the fresh face of the game now.
  15. riotgerms
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    I was having a decent time until i got to the Honey Bee Inn part of the game. They make you dress up like a woman and dance with a gay guy and the whole thing just made me ill. I don't want to play a game crammed to the gils with homosexual and transsexual **** The graphics are great, really shows off what a PS4 Pro can do, but I really wish the devs would not have **** on one of my allI was having a decent time until i got to the Honey Bee Inn part of the game. They make you dress up like a woman and dance with a gay guy and the whole thing just made me ill. I don't want to play a game crammed to the gils with homosexual and transsexual **** The graphics are great, really shows off what a PS4 Pro can do, but I really wish the devs would not have **** on one of my all time favorite media properties. I couldn't even play that Honey Bee part in front of my wife and kids, it was just sick. I'm so disappointed this SJW **** has infected Japan too.… Expand
  16. dismybrowseacct
    Nov 16, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been looking forward to this game for a long time but I was blown away by how badly Square screwed this remake. I completed the platinum so it's not for lack of trying to like the game.

    1. The game can't decide if it's a action or rpg game. So it decided to be a movie.
    2. We were told that they were only releasing the first disk because we'd get to explore Midgar. There are 8 sections to Midgar, we explored the same 3 timy sections as the original so no new areas were added.
    3. There was no exploring of any kind. The few times the game opened up to allow you to explore it was done in the most cookie cutter manner imaginable.
    4. The magic system was hard capped to add a fake level of difficulty. You can reach 9999 HP but 2x MP up resulted in around 200MP for most users.
    5. Hard mode removed items all together and wouldn't let you easily regen magic. This kind of artificial difficulty to a hard mode is pathetic.
    6. For some reason Square forgot in both this game and 15 that they had this nice thing called the Gambit system since FF12. By not including the gambit system the extra characters are pretty much useless in most fights unless you keep switching between them. Given that this is no longer a turn based game switching between characters was cumbersom.
    7. The final battle of the game was a ripoff of Advent Children. Once the wing came out I was so pissed that I still had a hard mode playthrough to cleanup for the plat.
    8. The game was 80% padding with one to many unskippable conversations.
    9. A good part of the games maps were setup so you could walk/listen to story or have you squeeze between something just long enough for the next area to load. The levels were so tiny and boring it was pathetic.

    Overall I'm so dissapointed with this game that I am officially done with Square. I've played every FF since I was a kid in the 80's and this is one of the biggest cash grabs I've ever seen from a company riding the coat tails of IP from when it was a functional studio.

    To add insult to injury when is part 2 coming out? No one knows because Sqaure's release cycle is god awful.    … Expand
  17. Archangel98
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    I don't play at original game but i have loved this game, It's not perfect but it is awesome
  18. Yucuvu
    Oct 2, 2022
    0
    This game is, basically, scam.
    Since it isn't a true "Remake", but a soft reboot/sequel.
    Nobody asked for this, but Nomura wished to rebuild his Compilation of FF7 mess....
    Ended up to create an incomplete cinematic game, with a bad gameplay, and a corridor simulator game.
    Don't waste your money on this.
  19. makojuice420
    Oct 23, 2022
    0
    Quite possibly the worst game ever made. What starts as something that looks promising quickly turns into a bigger let down than C19 in 2020! You are better off just watching someone stream this game and save your money. Soulless cash grab with paid positive ratings / paid censorship of negative review's
  20. Nythya
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    A boring piece of crap. Don't waste your money.

    Since this was the result of this cash grab created by Square Enix, and the childish/cringe Nomura mind. This is the objective demonstration of how much Nomura actually cares about all the people that simply asked for a faithful remake. 0 The gameplay is a mess, the plot is a cringe show of stereotype characters, and a nonsensical    A boring piece of crap. Don't waste your money.

    Since this was the result of this cash grab created by Square Enix, and the childish/cringe Nomura mind.
    This is the objective demonstration of how much Nomura actually cares about all the people that simply asked for a faithful remake.
    0

    The gameplay is a mess, the plot is a cringe show of stereotype characters, and a nonsensical trash.
    A cutscenes every 20 minutes and a totally linear maps don't incentive the 0 exploration of the game, with also atrocious side quest.
    And this mess is only a portion of the original game, rewritten for create a new FF7 Compilation (again), and continuing to milk the same story for the next 2 generations...
    (without counting the ff7 Intergrade exclusive DLC.......)    … Expand
  21. Celcees
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Holy hell is this better than I expected. Game adds a lot of depth to the characters, and adds some twists... The new characters are all rather interesting and have some foreshadowing that a few of them will show up again in later installments. Ive seen some complain mildly about side quests but i found them to be nearly all fun and engaging with maybe 1 or 2 being a bit bland. There is quite a bit of content here. Id say most players will get 35-50 hours. A competionist can easily get 50-70 hours out of this game. Id say this is good for first timers, but you will miss the differences and references to the original. The Acting from the VA's is awesome.… Expand
  22. Bazza
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick    The game is quite simply a masterpiece.
    GRAPHICS - FFVII Remke has pushed the PS4 to its limits here, visually stunning, the lighting and character models and the backdrops, structures of all the sectors are gorgeous to look at.
    COMBAT - Ridiculously fun and engaging, doing a combo with Cloud, firing a few shots with Barret and then finishing an enemy off with an uppercut or divekick with Tifa is very satisfying.
    WEAPON UPGRADE SYSTEM - This is a nice little addition from SE for the end user to put more time into the game, and being able to revisit old, iconic weapons like the Gatling gun, Buster Sword, Leather Glove because of their own perks and customisation is a very smart move and gives more depth and choices when preparing yourself for different fights.
    QUESTS - I'm on chapter 16/18 and looking at the quest screen I have apparently completed them all. In my honest opinion a lot of them did feel very underwhelming and almost like 'filler' but hey, it's something to do and you do get some nice rewards for finishing them all. For me this is probably the weakest part of the game but still good fun.
    SOUNDTRACK - They've executed this very well, renditions of the original hold up good and there are some truly epic new soundtracks. My favourite being the Rude/Reno fight on top of the tower, man that track gets the blood pumping (sorry, hope this isn't considered a spoiler).
    MIDGAR - A lot of people will complain that the game ends after Midgar... well let me say this, I'm on Chapter 16 and I'm almost 40 hours in, so it's not like it's a shortened experience by any stretch - the city is absolutely huge and there are so many corners to explore in the game. If you take your time with the game, you should at least be enjoying 30-50 hours of gameplay which is good value.
    CHARACTER DIALOGUE - This is one of the highlights of the game - the interaction between characters like Cloud, Barret and Tifa is outrageously good and you can see a lot of work has been done, there's banter and they all have digs at one another, plus even the non playable characters have great dialogue. Great voice acting and the whole experience touches the heart. If you're a big FF7 fan like myself, you will not be disappointed by this; it'll touch your heart!

    Overall, the game does not disappoint. A beautiful start to something much bigger!    … Expand
  23. Angelux
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Fastastic game. Good history and lovely characters . Need to fix textures and some bugs but is an entertaining game for everyone .
  24. Kitika
    Apr 17, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I've finished the game, so I'm going to talk about the entire content and not just the demo. (No spoilers though).
    Indeed, the demo was really in the spirit of the original is this and that explains most of the sales. But how many people actually played the game with it?
    Indeed the game is quite beautiful, even very beautiful at times. However, there is a huge problem with the physics of the engine. A lot of objects on the ground are moved when you crash into them. I can understand this when you crash into a small plastic stud, but a 200 kg steel beam? this is quite ridiculous. Then, the majority of dialogue scenes in the form of cinematic are plan-plane, no real gestures, in short, this is the level of animation of the years 2010... in the end, it hasn't evolved since FFX. Most of the dialogues are very badly written, unlikely. Since The last of Us I haven't seen another game being able to tell me "it's credible!", the only interaction I found credible was Cloud and Jessie, the rest was forced, badly played or pure filling. A lot of filling for not much in this remake. Moreover the game is enormously sanitized, never the slightest drop of blood or evidence of physical violence makes the whole thing very unbelievable...
    As for the main story of the FF7 Midgar game, it's basically correct but nothing more (the ending is just absolutely rubbish). For the rest, I'll go to the Spoiler zone.
    Otherwise, the music is either nice (well, only in the playable part of the demo, which takes the theme of the game) and then, in everything else, or it's massacres of the original themes (the TURKs theme for example, what a horror). Either from the insipid nightclub sound... but hey, since de Nobuo Uematsu doesn't deal with FF musics anymore, they are only interchangeable background musics and not musics designed to express an emotion or an atmosphere.
    Then, the fighting system... I didn't know that the future of jrpg was dark drunk and even slower and more boring... it goes at the beginning, but becomes very quickly heavy, repetitive and slow. Maybe the solution found to increase the playing time .
    Anyway, my ideas are in a mess, but clearly, this game doesn't deserve the notes (probably made only on the demo) of the game. It's a game that relies only on nostalgia to ensure its sales, but taken as a standalone on a new license would have been an average PS4 game and not a "best-seller".

    POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT

    But for me this game is to FF7 what Star Wars 7 and Star Wars 4 are to FF7, that is to say an identical narrative, but without impact because it's very badly brought. For example, Sephiroth is shown as the big bad guy at the end in a completely stupid fight just to make fan service advent children. There is absolutely nothing that says Sephiroth is the bad guy before the last 10 minutes. Moreover, the previous comparison remains valid, I felt like I was playing a design game by Disney. No one dies, no more stakes, everyone comes back to life.
    And as for the ghosts, which is a deus ex machina bad, but so bad... Those ghosts are only there for people who finished the game in 1997 saying, well, you wanted the game from then? well, we don't want to do it again. I see the ghosts as being the players wanting to force the story to be the same as it was back then, and the developers saying to force fate and tell people who want to play a remake **** you, we're changing the story". In that case, don't do a remake, release FF16... But hey, considering the quality of 15 and 13-213-213-3, Square clearly has no more aura. This is the last Final Fantasy I buy. In my mind the license is definitely dead.    … Expand
  25. mfmaxpower
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    As someone who hasn't played the original, it's a 7 for me - a very mixed bag. The biggest negative for me is the combat. It's a messy system that poses little real challenge at all for the majority of encounters, making much of it feel more like filler for an interactive movie. The visuals can be stunning, but the texture issues are jarring. The characters and their interactions with eachAs someone who hasn't played the original, it's a 7 for me - a very mixed bag. The biggest negative for me is the combat. It's a messy system that poses little real challenge at all for the majority of encounters, making much of it feel more like filler for an interactive movie. The visuals can be stunning, but the texture issues are jarring. The characters and their interactions with each other are fantastic, but there's a massive drop-off in quality with NPCs. The main missions are well done but the side quests are often awful.

    Overall, very mixed in quality but I'd recommend for any sci-fi/fantasy fans who like narrative based games with (mostly) great visuals.    … Expand
  26. samwise_kh
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    It is not flawless, but it is definitely worth a 10/10.
    The pros:
    1) The new battle system 2) The graphics is marvelous 3) The music is outstanding 4) The changing to the story that made me get excited for the sequel. The little cons: 1) Very rarely the camera can get annoying 2) Either some bad texture or some problem with rendering, and the still image background (why Square    It is not flawless, but it is definitely worth a 10/10.
    The pros:
    1) The new battle system
    2) The graphics is marvelous
    3) The music is outstanding
    4) The changing to the story that made me get excited for the sequel.

    The little cons:
    1) Very rarely the camera can get annoying
    2) Either some bad texture or some problem with rendering, and the still image background (why Square Enix why?)
    3) Red XIII not playable    … Expand
  27. Orangefizz
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    Is this FF7 or world of warcraft?

    I love the story telling, character building, world development, combat, etc.

    But why am I rescuing cats? This is so dumb.
  28. Rippy3
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    There are a few unfair reviews here, alot of them moaning about the episodic nature of the game. I for one am pleased they took this approach it means that they can cram more into the story. This game offers a massive expansion on the original story.
  29. dlvroo08
    Apr 17, 2020
    2
    [quoting] New York Daily News critic reviews : "The greatest disservice of Final Fantasy VII Remake is the last word of its title. Understand this: Final Fantasy VII Remake is no ordinary remake. To call it a remake suggests it’s faithful and loyal [...] But this Remake is complete reinvention"

    Yep, exactly this... SquareEnix played on purpose on ambiguity to foul ALL THE FANS that,    [quoting] New York Daily News critic reviews : "The greatest disservice of Final Fantasy VII Remake is the last word of its title. Understand this: Final Fantasy VII Remake is no ordinary remake. To call it a remake suggests it’s faithful and loyal [...] But this Remake is complete reinvention"

    Yep, exactly this... SquareEnix played on purpose on ambiguity to foul ALL THE FANS that, more than anything, didn't want that : a complete reinvention. They lied by omission to lure all the fans that didn't want a complete mess up of the story hidden behind the "remake" name, abused their trust just to get all that shiny pre-order money, then asked them to play a game that ask you to actively fight the normal course of the original game. Basically, the game is about buttf-ing the original game in some weird parallel universe delirium that isn't even put into the scenario in a decent and proper manner...
    And now, they are wondering why all the negative reviews ?... Oh yes, such mystery... Go figure why so many people are pissed, uh ?    … Expand
  30. spal-777
    Apr 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible remake. It starts very well retelling the original story with better graphics, voice acting and a serviceable (not amazing, but ok) battle system but then:
    - New plot devices (ghosts) ruining meaningful original scenes - Ridiculous ending which is a direct insult to old fans and a deceit to grab endless cash. - Most of the tone and themes of the original are lost and relegated to an afterthought, focusing on KH-like plot and interactions
    - Bad new NPCs
    - Sidequest are mmo tier - find 3 cats, kill 10 rats
    - Most gameplay involves running through empty linear corridors pushing switches to open more corridors. All feels like meaningless filler.
    - Butchered the OST
    - Only the main character models look good. Rest of the game feels like PS2 at times

    It's not completely awful, the beginning is very solid and it's still neat to see things like limit breaks in full 3D but overall it's mediocre and falls apart pretty soon.    … Expand
  31. Karibito
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    An incredible experience i can't have enough of. The series best gameplay with the series best story add up to a gorgeous game.
  32. Vindicator
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    The soundtrack alone is worth the price. They knocked it out of the park in every way but lip syncing in minor scenes and texture streaming on the PS4. I’m sure this won’t be a problem on ps5 or PC though. The production values overall are sky high for the storyline. I’m super picky and am blown away over and over.
  33. MrAATiger
    Apr 13, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't describe how conflicted I am with this game. The characters are fleshed out, the dialogues are amazing, gameplay is fun and the graphics are stunning, especially when you consider the hardware limitations of the PS4. BUT, they pulled a Kingdom Hearts. Until chapter 17 everything seems fine. Some parts are tedious but nothing game breaking. Sidequests are in most cases boring, assets are mostly copy and paste (I told myself because of the setting). Now to the huge elephant in the room: You see, in this game there were some lazy as **** designed spirit's. Those spirit's are manifestations of fate. Yes, good old fate. And fate doesn't want to change everything with the Final Fantasy 7 story. So you have to defeat fate, cause of reasons, and sephiroth is coming from a different timeline (of course) to change his fate. After you defeat fate, the future is unwritten and every event can change. Does Aerith die? Is Zac alive? Biggs is also alive for a reason?

    This is lazy writing with a Nomura-Style bull****. Change something if you want, but don't write lazy **** in the game to explain yourself for your decisions. No one needs that.at least be honest and say: it's a reimagined world with new event's at some point. Wait for a good sale and buy it for 30 bug's. It's an ok game but nothing game changing.    … Expand
  34. watiu1
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    It's not good, but not bad either. The hype was very much more than what the game delivered. Save your money and watch the game on Twitch. Will not be buying the additional games as they are released.
  35. niouyoku
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely everything I dreamed and hoped for. Fans of the original will be pleased and extremely satisfied to play this game. This is truly a modernized reimagined version of the game that we all loved. And now I'm sad I have to wait for the next episode. Play this game NOW
  36. Yhanos
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    The wait was tottally worth, Cloud, Barret, Tifa, avalanch all of midgar is perfect, and combat system the most funny thing i've played until now in a jrpg, and no, is not like the **** of kingdom hearts thanks god :).
  37. Tripleb29
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Exceeds all expectations. A great expansion on the lore and locations. Excellent characters. Gameplay and combat is the best of any ff game.
  38. LastStandMan
    May 2, 2020
    0
    FF7R is basically a Kigdom Heart cross-dressing in FF7. The worst of the 2 worlds
  39. Brit_Miller
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Misleading advertising. Dementors. 35 hours gameplay. By RPG standards, poor, by FF7 standards abysmal
  40. Resunoit
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I’m not gonna give it a 10 because of the ending, so this is a 9. Great game.
  41. Technodroid
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Near perfect game. Characterization is incredible, combat is better than it has any right to be, writing is top-notch, and the game generally takes everything good about the original and makes it better. The ending feels like an unnecessary and unneeded conclusion, but that's 20 minutes out of a 40 hour experience.

    Amazing game, by far the best Final Fantasy in years.
  42. Lanierdejesus
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    A well done REIMAGINING of the original FF7. Loved the expanded story, deep combat system if you are up to learning it correctly, excellent music, each boss fight has unique mechanics and every weapon gives a different flavor to each character. Im really looking forward to what the next installment might offer regardless of people who might be against changes or a new story.
  43. Juniorprice
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, apesar de alguns problemas de textura e ser em partes, poderia ter esperado um pouco mais para polir o jogo antes de lançar.
  44. owenw218
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    No spoiler review: TLDR: 10/10 game.
    Story: The story of FF7 is well known at this point, in this iteration, a lot of what happens is consistent with the original, with innumerable nods and winks to the original. However there are deviations, and without delving into spoilers, I will say I found them to be good for the most part. What they did is actually genius, but I can’t say why    No spoiler review: TLDR: 10/10 game.
    Story: The story of FF7 is well known at this point, in this iteration, a lot of what happens is consistent with the original, with innumerable nods and winks to the original. However there are deviations, and without delving into spoilers, I will say I found them to be good for the most part. What they did is actually genius, but I can’t say why without ruining the point of playing the game and experiencing it yourself. Suffice it to say Square Enix is aware of what they’re doing by changing things, and they’re aware of what their audience thinks. Despite what angery fan boyes online are saying, they didn’t kingdom hearts this game. But, what they did do is extremely clever, and I am very much looking forward to the next game, which is coming, it says so in the credits.

    Navigation: Like FF13, this game can be rather linear, but unlike FF13, the combat isn’t “which autopilot will win this fight”, and there are multiple times during the story where it opens up and you can do side quests / grind on monsters to level up material, etc. FF13 didn’t give you this option until the last third of the game which imo was a huge mistake. The paths are less linear, and you are rewarded for taking your time to explore paths to find treasure. Occasionally, areas are clearly structured to pad out the time you play the game, but this only bothered me a handful of times (forcing you to walk for a period of time during a more interactive scene for example) and at it’s worst, wasn’t that bad. I appreciated SE being responsive to the fact that this game being just midgar needed to be expanded on to be worth people’s money.

    Combat: This might be the best part of this game. It’s a mix of action and strategy. You have enough options as each character that each battle feels good and distinct. You have to block, dodge, attack, and monitor your ATB gauge which is what allows you to use items, magic, summons, and your better abilities. Combat gets better as you get better. You can mostly **** your way through the first bombing run, but pretty soon, you need to actually learn how to do it to not get rocked, and it’s impressively fleshed out.
    On normal difficulty, this game isn’t easy, and requires you to use all of the tools it gives you. Beating the game unlocks chapter select and hard mode, allowing you to replay previous sections with your current weapons material and gear.

    Weapons: Each weapon has it’s own special Triangle attack, and if you use it enough you can learn it permanently (think ff9) and then use it with other weapons, expanding your abilities as time goes on. Even cooler, each weapon has it’s own skill tree. You get SP as you level up, and can upgrade the number of material slots, damage you do with physical or magic attacks, defense, as well as other cool effects. You can reset the weapon skill trees to change how you play as you get more SP as much as you want. This gives combat and character development a lot of extra wiggle room. You can test out a build, and if it sucks, go reset it for a trivial amount of gil, and try again.

    Materia: The material options are pretty robust, most of what you expect to be there is there, and there are tons of new material, which you earn by doing intel missions. e.g. use the sense material on X number of enemies, perform Action Y, Z number of times. It rewards you for exploring the battle system to the fullest, which is just good game design.

    Music: The music is incredible, a lot of expansion on the original tracks but most of them are so good. The music is dynamic as **** boss battles will have music amp up or slow down based on the action and as you get closer to killing the boss it gets increasingly amped up. I got goose bumps so much I lost count of how often it happened.
    Final thoughts: I think Square Enix intends for this to be supplemental to, but not replacing the original. It’s clear they plan to make significant changes to the arcs of many characters moving forward, and they reference things that happened in the original to an extent that makes me think we’re in for a similar but different story for this series. TBH, I’m ok with that. Sephiroth is still trying to destroy humanity, Shinra is still Shinra, all the characters are still themselves, it’s still FF7. But it’s not a shot for shot remake, and the next games in this series will likely deviate from the original story and plot in ways that some will take issue with. I’ve beaten FF7 original probably over a dozen times now. It’s my favorite game, I’m as a big a fanboy as they come, and I am onboard the remake train. It’s so good. My final playtime before doing Hard mode / chapter select stuff was 40 hours, I did most of the optional stuff before finishing it, but I think there is more than enough content to warrant getting this game. It really is very good.    … Expand
  45. JesterTRT
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    I'm a hardcore Final Fantasy fan, going back to the early 90's getting into the series back on the SNES. I've loved the original Final Fantasy VII, through out the years, it always remained as my top favorite game.
    And I can say, as a hardcore fan... This game. Was. Amazing! I loved the entire experience with this game!
    I'm going to get into all of the good and the bads about the game:    I'm a hardcore Final Fantasy fan, going back to the early 90's getting into the series back on the SNES. I've loved the original Final Fantasy VII, through out the years, it always remained as my top favorite game.
    And I can say, as a hardcore fan... This game. Was. Amazing! I loved the entire experience with this game!

    I'm going to get into all of the good and the bads about the game:

    Good:
    First, and most important. The story. The story was an amazing retelling. It stayed pretty true to the original with the major events, while adding a huge extra portion of Midgar. I loved getting to further explore and see Midgar. This was a good touch.
    Probably the best part of the story, was playing again a second time, and understanding the reasoning behind the ghost figures. Every time the story slightly derailed from the original game, they showed up pushing events in order to put it back on proper course. I'm surprised so many players from the original FFVII didn't catch this, and were confused by the ghost.
    For Example. Cloud was let go from helping Barrett at the next reactor, and instead Jessie was to take his spot. But the ghost show up and injure Jessie, forcing Cloud back into the group, like the original.
    Later in Chapter 17: Hojo begins to tell Cloud he is not soldier, which was to early for him to find out. Then the ghost appear separating Hojo from Cloud.
    Every time events changed, they were there to set it back on proper course. It was a really good touch.

    Materia Set up: I loved how they kept the Materia the same. It wouldn't be FFVII without the integrated materia into the weapons. However, now they added something else even better! The Weapon level sphere grid tree! This was incredible! I love being given free range to build a character the way I like. Being able to gain more power ups. And this was an amazing addition to the game! Lets keep the weapon level trees!

    Dialog: The voice acting was on point. And the dialog itself was really good. I was laughing with a few of the lines in the game. They really nailed the personalities of the characters.

    Cutscenes: The cut scenes looked amazing. This game was beautiful. It was a real treat on the eyes. I only with it had more cutscenes to sit back and watch. There was a lot of times they had a small 5 second dialog cut-scene and I wish they were longer. I wanted more interaction between the characters!
    And of course the music. I've always went back to the old school FFVII sound track to listen to the music. It helps me relax. The music in the remake is just as good and relaxing!

    The bad: (Even though I love this game! There are some things I wish were different.)

    Not enough early grinding spots: It's not an old school RPG unless you do tons of grinding! Well until you beat the game and get chapter select to return to spots. There isn't a whole lot of early game grinding for AP. There are a select few spots early on. But until you get to the arena, there isn't too much.
    Possibly to keep you from getting too over powers before a certain spot. After you finish the game and get chapter select it's much easier to return to certain spots to grind out that extra AP.

    Too Linear: This is only a minor problem. But a lot of chapters is the game are very linear and lack the open world free roam that FFVII had. I loved in chapter 14 it opened up a semi-free roam potion to go between sectors 5 and 6. And as this game only takes part in Midgar, that is good enough. But I am hoping that Part 2, once you enter the real world, brings on the true free roam. Giving us the entire world as our playground, much like the old school game!

    *Also, you need to keep in the Fort Condor mini game battle for part 1! I loved that mini game! *

    This was a long review. But strongly expresses all my viewpoints and love for this game!    … Expand
  46. Calvinsoryu
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i played in a very long time, and a very beautiful and faithful Remake of the 1997 classic

    Not everything is perfect. There are a few flaws (Like in every game ever) But the things they had to nail they naled amazing! Amazing voice acting, very beautiful music, a great writing of the characters. The gameplay is a super fan combonation of modern action combat, and    One of the best games i played in a very long time, and a very beautiful and faithful Remake of the 1997 classic

    Not everything is perfect. There are a few flaws (Like in every game ever) But the things they had to nail they naled amazing!

    Amazing voice acting, very beautiful music, a great writing of the characters. The gameplay is a super fan combonation of modern action combat, and the old atb system from the original game back in 1997. Honestly its just amazing!

    Many people are hating on the ending because its not a one on one retelling of the original, and because they dont really think about it.

    If you take a few minutes and think about the ending and all the clues you were given troughout the whole game, you realize how well written and thought out that whole thing actually is. From a critical view this game is a 9. Because it has its issues. Some sidequests are boring and some of the dungoens are to long. From a personal view this game is a solid 10. It made me happy playing this game, see all this characters again and to see and learn more of them.

    I cant wait for part 2

    Thank you Squere

    Thank you Kitase, Nomura and Nojima    … Expand
  47. Redaia
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrivel, e digo isso sendo que joguei mais de 200 horas o jogo original. Mecânica de combate que junta inovação e a tradição do jogo classico, trilhas sonoras bem alocadas ( algumas versões conseguem até superar a trilha original, nem todas obviamente ) e um ótimo aprofundamento de personagens classicos. Pros mais puristas talvez tenha algumas questões controversas no enredo, porémJogo incrivel, e digo isso sendo que joguei mais de 200 horas o jogo original. Mecânica de combate que junta inovação e a tradição do jogo classico, trilhas sonoras bem alocadas ( algumas versões conseguem até superar a trilha original, nem todas obviamente ) e um ótimo aprofundamento de personagens classicos. Pros mais puristas talvez tenha algumas questões controversas no enredo, porém não deixa a desejar em nenhum outro aspecto.… Expand
  48. Samorse
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Great game with great characters,good story,boring side missions and a beautiful combat
  49. Internet_Tarzan
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    I had my doubts at first, but after trying the demo, I was already bought. Great game, great narrative, great work from everyone involved in this beautiful game! I def feel nostagia chills playing it.
  50. Yoshikazu
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível, junta nostalgia, gráficos excelentes, personagens cativantes, história impecável! 10/10
  51. windwarden
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this is not the final fantasy my brain remembers but the final Fantasy my heart always knows it to be
  52. NoxInTheMatrix
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Another one of those games that captures a moment in time. I love every minute playing this game. Except maybe for the long sidequests.. but i can deal with the lows, because the highs are incredible.
  53. Arnbla
    Apr 13, 2020
    3
    The graphics are amazing, the battle system works (execpt for enemies always focusing the person ur playing, making u only play one tactic) but its really **** boring. Plotwise its a **** doing quest and side quests feels like someones holding ur hand all the way through the game and the whole game is 60 % cinimatics. Square Enix is really trying milk the nostalgia for whats its worth.The graphics are amazing, the battle system works (execpt for enemies always focusing the person ur playing, making u only play one tactic) but its really **** boring. Plotwise its a **** doing quest and side quests feels like someones holding ur hand all the way through the game and the whole game is 60 % cinimatics. Square Enix is really trying milk the nostalgia for whats its worth. Almost a bigger flop than final fantasy 13… Expand
  54. kevinmason09
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a loong time fan of the original Final Fantasy 7, and the promise of a "faithful recreation" of the original game, I find myself bewildered and disappointed at the direction they are choosing to go with this series. Alternate time realities? Suggesting that Zack is in fact alive, and that the narrative will no longer follow the plot of the original has me so utterly disinterested in the future. I don't understand where this even came from. Why deviate from such a beloved narrative? Go write your fanfic Square, I hope this makes you guys happy to stamp out the hopes and dreams of long time fans of the original. This was supposed to be something very special for a devoted base of fans that are the reason you even decided to do a remake in the first place. It's sad to see how you dishonor that legacy.… Expand
  55. 8BitAlex
    Apr 21, 2020
    7
    There are a lot of 10s on here but I believe that those are all coming from the hype and excitement and not the game itself. This game is good, really good but not great.

    There are huge flaws in this game that can't be overlooked. Just to name a few there is poor motion capture (watch their mouths when they talk), wildly varying difficulty throughout the game, the story feels like they    There are a lot of 10s on here but I believe that those are all coming from the hype and excitement and not the game itself. This game is good, really good but not great.

    There are huge flaws in this game that can't be overlooked. Just to name a few there is poor motion capture (watch their mouths when they talk), wildly varying difficulty throughout the game, the story feels like they stretched it to get their numbers high but most of it lacks any real depth, the fight mechanics are hit and miss, the equipment is mostly useless except for a few things, the graphics also change from amazing to amateur in the same scene, the side quests are something else, and I can go on.

    I believe this 40 hour game could have been an amazing 15-20 hour game but they just had to keep adding to it. The artist just couldn't stop painting.

    I would give it a 7.5 or maybe even 7.9 but I can't so it's an 7.    … Expand
  56. chumingtam
    Apr 15, 2020
    5
    SE should put a PART I on the title and chop off half of the price instead of stuffing filler quests. I would only buy the complete edition and certainly not on a dying platform (aka PS4), If you can't wait, at least wait for the PS5 or PC versions coming not so far away.
  57. ceNLIFE
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a Masterpiece that every fan should be gratefull for.

    My words for every single one of you is: Enjoy!
  58. karitodragneel
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    I've waited for FF7 Remake for so long, and 5 years of waiting for it is truly worth it. From graphics, music to this gameplay and story, all of these are so impressive.
  59. cooldriver
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Great game, I hated FF15, but this game did things great. I loved the game. Team Tifa ftw

    Also reading all the bad reviews that gives 0 is a joke, I can guarantee a lot of them didn't even play the game. Just salty Square Enix did some changes.
  60. erion1257
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    The level of quality it achieves, is only possible because they are cutting the OG game into multiple games. And it's totally worth it. Keep being salty people. And remember XV was supposed to be a trilogy, and look how it ended up being.
  61. Amigo83
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Best game ever. Best game ever. Best fame ever. Best game ever.
  62. Gaz1989
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From a combat and art style. Stunning. Turnbased has its place but felt much better and a
    Aerith is useful! I did like the side quests though other aspects really felt padded out. I didn't need to spend over an hour in Hojo's lab. The materia and weapons system is nice. Made the iconic buster sword more than a beginners weapon which was nice.

    The explorable part is kinda true, seems the topside exploring on the original is only at one specific part of the game but you get to walk about the slums and see them in way more detail.

    Main disappointment? Those ghosts, the ending and handling of Sephiroth. The ending is not congruent with a remake. Basically the Story. It didn't need to be changed. If I wanted to play FF13, I'd play FF13. We may see a lot of 10s at the moment, but it seems most of them have not completed it yet.

    It felt more like a grab at some new players who kinda knew what FF7 was about but only the basics. For the people who were the "popular demand", that story messing is gonna cost SE a lot of money.

    Two ways to move it to a 10:

    - patch the ending into a more true version, no need to change anything as the story was fine as it is. Perhaps a 1 on 1 short duel where the new soldier character Roche turns into a weak sephiroth for a more subtle boss fight where we dont beat Sephiroth.

    - add endgame content where we can continue about midgar postgame with a dungeon or 2.    … Expand
  63. Mekalist
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I was gonna give a 8,5 because it is my honest opinion but there are people trying to forcefully make it a bad score just because they are disappointed to a point where they give it a 0.
    It's not a perfect game, its not even a perfect remake but it definitely doesn't deserve a bad score.
    The story is extended maybe too much and some new characters shouldn't even exist but I think most of    I was gonna give a 8,5 because it is my honest opinion but there are people trying to forcefully make it a bad score just because they are disappointed to a point where they give it a 0.
    It's not a perfect game, its not even a perfect remake but it definitely doesn't deserve a bad score.
    The story is extended maybe too much and some new characters shouldn't even exist but I think most of the game is positive, especially the combat system and some changes to equipment system.
    If you are a fan of the game from the beginning just buy it, we waited too much time for this to throw it away with bad reviews, they will improve on the second and third based on this one, believe me    … Expand
  64. NerdN8
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Это было мое первое знакомство с данной серией игр и оно превзошло все мои ожидания! На протяжении 40 часов прохождения я был вовлечен в процесс и еле мог оторваться от игры. Кинематографические сцены, атмосфера и графическая составляющая все на высшем уровне. Так же хотелось бы отметить отличную оптимизацию на приставке, ни одного падения частоты кадров не заметил! Главных героев игрыЭто было мое первое знакомство с данной серией игр и оно превзошло все мои ожидания! На протяжении 40 часов прохождения я был вовлечен в процесс и еле мог оторваться от игры. Кинематографические сцены, атмосфера и графическая составляющая все на высшем уровне. Так же хотелось бы отметить отличную оптимизацию на приставке, ни одного падения частоты кадров не заметил! Главных героев игры полюбил всей душой буквально на 2 часу прохождения, кроме пожалуй Баррета Уоллеса, он бесил до середины игры ну и в целом его характер не близок по духу. Так как неплохо знаю английский проблем в понимании не возникло, скорее наоборот поднял знание языка благодаря игре! В общем если вы любите японские игры то обязательно рекомендую! Если нет то все равно рекомендую попробовать!… Expand
  65. M4nU
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    So, finally here we are again...I've played the 1997 version, the original one, if you let me call it as it is, and, playing this remake...well, it's gorgeous, it's something special, I mean, Cloud is probably one of the best character in rpg story and it's really awesome play again this masterpiece where every aspect seems perfect...yes seems, that's the point: This game is wonderful andSo, finally here we are again...I've played the 1997 version, the original one, if you let me call it as it is, and, playing this remake...well, it's gorgeous, it's something special, I mean, Cloud is probably one of the best character in rpg story and it's really awesome play again this masterpiece where every aspect seems perfect...yes seems, that's the point: This game is wonderful and astonishing, but, but...after 23 years, they really didn't manage to create a good camera system for this game? really? and what about the "episodes" part? What? Is this the part one of what? How many parts are they intend to publish? What a pity! What a mess!… Expand
  66. ElmiilloR
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    The combat system is fun and deep. Character personalities have been boosted and improved. The only negative point is the textures of the game.
  67. Admighty
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A daunting task for the developers and I commend them. Great gameplay/story/visuals and they have finally married turn based and action combat for a hugely satisfying experience. On another level compared to FFXV. Play it.
  68. Coib
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Fantastic combat, amazing boss fights, incredible music and graphics and the ending is exactly what I was hoping for. This feels so fresh . I loved every minute.
  69. lllWhiteWolflll
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game! Can’t stop smiling with every scene. The gameplay is solid and the world is a sight to behold. There are a few low resolution textures that you see but it doesn’t bother me that much considering how beautiful the rest of the game which seems like a miracle the ps4 can run it at all. This is definitely one of my favorite FF games and look forward to the rest ofAbsolutely fantastic game! Can’t stop smiling with every scene. The gameplay is solid and the world is a sight to behold. There are a few low resolution textures that you see but it doesn’t bother me that much considering how beautiful the rest of the game which seems like a miracle the ps4 can run it at all. This is definitely one of my favorite FF games and look forward to the rest of the story. Great job Square!… Expand
  70. Leitoga2020
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Este juego es mucho mejornque el original... es original era un intento fallido de querer competir contra el mejor jrpg del momento que fue el xenogears... este juego es una obra maestra
  71. Tsukyme
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect just like the original sad its not the full history, either new players or returning ones will love the combat, story mode and mini games, its also a really long game… Expand
  72. Leevoltt
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is so beatiful, im really happy! Perfeito remake! Waiting for part 2.
  73. CloudS85
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Настоящим фанатам оригинальной ФФ7, эта игра понравится 100%.
  74. Ishdidhddn
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing absolutely amazing 50 hour game beautiful.................zfhhffucucucucucucucucucucucucucuc
  75. Elakah
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Exceeded all my expectations. Unbelievable. Final Fantasy VII had already given me so many amazing moments, growing up, and even as an adult. I didn’t think it was possible, but this an even more unforgettable journey.
  76. CloudR
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    The best game of the year hands down. A lot of People rating this is because they are haters.
  77. VortIxx
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Давно ждали финалочку
  78. Rpg_lover123
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first time reviewing a game so please bear with me.

    In my 36 hrs gameplay experience, it was a blast! I enjoyed every single minute of it. The story, the characters, the dialogue, the combat, and everything that the game has to offer.

    The game has flaws like low textures(but i don't really mind because the game is pretty enough.) , this one side quest about the kitty thing which i disliked. But i love the side quest of this game. Gives you the immerse experience on how you interact with the npc and the rewards are absolutely fantastic. Every places you go does not feel empty. It's full of life. Also the ending kinda worries me. But i'm also positive that would make sense in part 2.

    I'm excited for part 2. To all haters who gives low scores, don't trust them, remember a quote "people hate when they don't understand." Play the game before you complain.    … Expand
  79. Darealsavage
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 is a beautiful reinvention of only a fraction of a large tale. They managed to expand a 4 to 6 hour long arc into a whole 35 hour long or longer story. Its worth a play for its amazing gameplay, graphics, and amazing story.
  80. KRYPTAIYAN
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    I loved every bit of this game. If I were to gripe about anything it would be the ending. I felt the fans were led to believe this was a remake of the orginal game with minor changes here and there. However it isn't. I definitely dont mind the changes either. Just didnt expect them. I have faith this team will come through and continue to make this game as great as the remake.
  81. Kikierpel
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    50h gameplay and great graphics. Battle system is challenging. The main characters + jessie are lovely. Its part one, but without question its worth to be sold at full price. Looking forward to part 2. Thanks for a great time Square Enix :)
  82. davidlawson
    Apr 12, 2020
    5
    Good combat. Too much filler quests. Horrid dance scene. Great soundtrack. Great style. Horrible telling of a great story. Filled with Kingdom Hearts BS.
  83. lewis1992
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    The game crashes occasionally (even on PS4 Pro) and is very buggy - expect to be getting stuck in corners and unable to progress!

    Also the game is EXTREMELY linear, almost as much as FF13. Whenever you visit a new location you are not allowed to wander around and explore - you’re forced to walk very slowly behind an NPC and continue with the story. Most areas outside of towns are very    The game crashes occasionally (even on PS4 Pro) and is very buggy - expect to be getting stuck in corners and unable to progress!

    Also the game is EXTREMELY linear, almost as much as FF13. Whenever you visit a new location you are not allowed to wander around and explore - you’re forced to walk very slowly behind an NPC and continue with the story. Most areas outside of towns are very linear too, with only 1 or 2 “side” sections per area.

    The combat is good and the characters are fun. But I am not someone blinded by nostalgia because I didn’t play the original until 2018.    … Expand
  84. isapyman
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's overpowered, even though 23 years have passed.
    Since remakes of popular titles will be released during the transition period, after 10 years, there are many things that should be remade again.
    However, in the case of this work, you will not need to remake it because it has reached the limit level.
    It boasts overwhelming quality.
    The trial version can be downloaded for free from the PS Store, so if you have no plans to purchase it, please play!
    "The game is still evolving."
    If you hear such a voice from the person who played this game, I am happy as one of the home game lovers!    … Expand
  85. Syouke
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Great game. It did justice for fans and for newcomers. People who give bad reviews are just troll and usually their reasons are; incomplete game & didn’t like the ending even though everyone knew its just the first part.
  86. afleetingdream
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    I am one of those people that wished they stuck with the original material and didn’t deviate that far from the original story. Since this is only the first part of the remake series, we don’t really know how the whole story will unfold. To me, the deviations just make plot holes that ruin character development, themes, and create a mess of confusion.

    Positives - music, animations,    I am one of those people that wished they stuck with the original material and didn’t deviate that far from the original story. Since this is only the first part of the remake series, we don’t really know how the whole story will unfold. To me, the deviations just make plot holes that ruin character development, themes, and create a mess of confusion.

    Positives - music, animations, voice acting, visuals, cinematic camera work, dialogue, setting, character development, combat/gameplay, weapon upgrade system, materia system, humor/charm, lighting.
    Negatives -
    Long Boss Battles, Some Bosses alone take like 20 minutes or more.
    Sound Design, Several times I was expecting a big thud or a noise from setting down a coffee mug and I didn’t hear anything. Like right in the beginning when Jessie kicks the Shinra guard, I would expect a big sound from the impact but there’s hardly anything. To me, a game with a big epic theme should have a big epic sound design pallet. It’s thematically inconsistent with me.
    Combat Interruptions,
    Few dialogue choices,
    Awkward player/camera movement at times, The game does the thing where it forces the camera in a certain direction and you to walk towards it in order to progress the plot. A lot of the times it’s just annoying.
    Sidequests,
    Lots of Filler,
    Last Dungeon and Graveyard Dungeon,
    The main Theme seems forced at the end,
    Censoring - game avoids anything graphic. No blood, no dead bodies. Not that visually horrifying.
    Dull/Boring sidequests
    Motorcycle minigame is too long
    Loss - The consequences of certain events are irrelevant.

    For people that like the story additions and changes, I can understand them giving this game a 10/10. But for me, I’m so torn by it and just want to ignore the changes. FF7 is something I have always cherished, and this is not what I had in mind, or ever wanted. If the major story deviations weren’t there, I would give this game a 10/10, but as it is, I’ll give it an 8/10.    … Expand
  87. harryan
    Apr 10, 2020
    6
    bad texture quality of NPC and door(chapter 3) compared with other AAA games bad lock-on system(carmera moving is very bad)
    very bad sub story. battle system is pretty cool
    interesting main story(I haven't played original FF7)
  88. Alencrest
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    First and foremost to both those who've played the original and newcomers alike: Final Fantasy VII Remake is NOT a remake of Final Fantasy VII. It is a completely different game that happens to include tons of similar scenes that takes place in Midgar, but it deviates decisively from the plot of the original. Do not use this game as a replacement for the original.

    That said, FF7R looks    First and foremost to both those who've played the original and newcomers alike: Final Fantasy VII Remake is NOT a remake of Final Fantasy VII. It is a completely different game that happens to include tons of similar scenes that takes place in Midgar, but it deviates decisively from the plot of the original. Do not use this game as a replacement for the original.

    That said, FF7R looks absolutely gorgeous and comes with great character moments, made better by the voice acting. The combat system is the best we've had in a mainline Final Fantasy game in quite a while (not counting XIV because it's an mmo). The materia system allows you to customize your moveset in a rather pleasant way and it's also a positive that even early game weapons can stay relevant for quite a while thanks to the upgrade system. There's also quite a few colorful NPCs that help hammer in that Midgar really is alive.

    However, the game has its fair share of problems. Many of the plethora side quests feel overly simplistic or outright boring, with barely anything interesting going on. The in-battle enemy info screen outright reveals the most effective strategy instead of trusting the player to figure it out on their own. Ladders and climbable scaffolds have been designed so poorly that the developers added a very intrusive blue arrow box pointing to each one of them. Moments that should feel urgent, instead feel like someone had hit the breaks because you need to go through another 1-2 hours of nothing but hallways with the occasional enemy encounter. Many so-called obstacles in the areas are just gaps or objects that the player character should be able to bypass rather easily. Things like this, bog the experience down.

    All in all, Final Fantasy VII Remake comes off as sloppy despite its pretty exterior... Oh, and also, it is still not a remake. Don't tell me I didn't warn you. Decent game though.    … Expand
  89. Borderjumper14
    Apr 12, 2020
    2
    Story is entertaining. I don't know whats more of a pile of garbage, the combat or the controls
  90. Shaw2266
    Oct 27, 2020
    6
    I really enjoyed the first ten hours or so.Then It felt very repetitive and the filler content wasn't entertaining and was only there to drag out the game. The side missions felt very unrewarding to the point I didn't even want to do them. I'm surprised I disliked this game, but I was very excited to just finish it, so i could delete it and move on to something else. I should alsoI really enjoyed the first ten hours or so.Then It felt very repetitive and the filler content wasn't entertaining and was only there to drag out the game. The side missions felt very unrewarding to the point I didn't even want to do them. I'm surprised I disliked this game, but I was very excited to just finish it, so i could delete it and move on to something else. I should also mention I didn't play the original, but I most likely will now as the main story was intriguing and I would like to see how that plays out. The game visually was stunning and was very well done, the combat system was average in my opinion.… Expand
  91. Slesar1966
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    нет русской локалзации как играть в рпг без перевода это неуважение к огромной стране
  92. Loeroth
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruined one of the best storyline in gaming. The excellent start and the combat overhaul are not worth it.
    Congratulations to the writing team you just ruined a beloved game. Don’t bother with this one and play the original.    … Expand
  93. fullmooncow
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a beautiful game with visuals that massively improved on the original game's characters and setting. The new battle system was fun and satisfying but becomes too repetitive once you start exploiting enemy weaknesses. Unfortunately, Final Fantasy VII Remake is just another new Final Fantasy game with the "VII" added on for nostalgia. This game broke the lore ofFinal Fantasy VII Remake is a beautiful game with visuals that massively improved on the original game's characters and setting. The new battle system was fun and satisfying but becomes too repetitive once you start exploiting enemy weaknesses. Unfortunately, Final Fantasy VII Remake is just another new Final Fantasy game with the "VII" added on for nostalgia. This game broke the lore of the Final Fantasy VII universe by introducing story elements that never existed nor were they ever mentioned in the original. My biggest concern is how these new story elements impacted the ending of this game and the direction it'll be taking in future installments with the "VII" label.… Expand
  94. abowman
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    10/10. Everything I had hoped for and more. I personally loved the story changes, and I can't wait for the next chapters.
  95. Jamejarrs
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    FF7R learns from the mistakes of FF15 and creates a great blend of strategy and action RPG gameplay that really shines with a full party. Managing everyone's HP, MP, and ATB keeps you thinking instead of mindlessly mashing the attack button and each character feels truly unique. This is all wrapped in a visually beautiful package.

    If I had one gripe, I wish the game wasn't so    FF7R learns from the mistakes of FF15 and creates a great blend of strategy and action RPG gameplay that really shines with a full party. Managing everyone's HP, MP, and ATB keeps you thinking instead of mindlessly mashing the attack button and each character feels truly unique. This is all wrapped in a visually beautiful package.

    If I had one gripe, I wish the game wasn't so straightforward; for most of the game I feel like I'm constantly being pushed forward and not being encouraged to explore the world.

    I'm excited to see where they take this in part 2!    … Expand
  96. Reckonix
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The soundtrack, the combat, the story, everything is good. Even if you've never played FF7 ever, you'll still love this game.
  97. xencosti
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I loved the original back in the day and I love the Remake even more! The extra bits of story, change of tempo to certain scenes and aspects, and even the story revisions all make this game amazing. After playing through and beating it I can say this: Normal mode is a good for players wanting to build skill. You need to mind mechanics. Classic and easy mode are there for players to enjoyI loved the original back in the day and I love the Remake even more! The extra bits of story, change of tempo to certain scenes and aspects, and even the story revisions all make this game amazing. After playing through and beating it I can say this: Normal mode is a good for players wanting to build skill. You need to mind mechanics. Classic and easy mode are there for players to enjoy the story and worry less about the battles. Finishing the game lets you go back and chapter select so beating the game on easy then raising the difficulty is also an option.… Expand
  98. KyoRobbie
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    o jogo está incrivel ! , merece uma correçao em alguns pontos dos cenarios ! , mais n estraga a experiencia !
  99. Peaxx
    Apr 12, 2020
    6
    Best God of War game I ever played.... Unfortunately I don´t like God of War and wanted a Final Fantasy game, well game looks great combat is fun but it feels like a prologue instead of a complete game content is far to less for a FF game. Too linear. For all the hype and time they had I think this´ a pretty disappointing Final Fantasy but still a pretty good game overall
  100. Luahanseng
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This game us a MASTERPIECE! There is nothing in this game you want to change or improve because they nailed every aspect
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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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