Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade: Episode INTERmission

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 118 Ratings

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  1. Akiin
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Intermisson is a perfect glimpse into the future of ff7R and hypes you up for Part 2
  2. Cloudy83
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Super emocionante jugar con Yuffie conservando el maravilloso combate, añadiendo el divertidísimo minijuego de fuerte condor y, aunque hay escenarios reciclados del juego original, es una experiencia que todo fan debería disfrutar, porque conecta directamente con la parte 2
  3. charlinina777
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    It's a high budget and hight quality DLC! It is a great introduction to Yuffie and her combat system is like playing Advent Children. I really recommend it.
  4. ramanamafana
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    About 6-7 hours of great story, gameplay and music. It made me excited about next parts even more.
  5. Takanome
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    It’s an awesome DLC. I loved everything in it. The graphics, the Story, the great mini games which were very fun to play. For me it was an perfect DLC for the great Final Fantasy 7 Remake Game and is worth the money.
  6. jeronimo7855994
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    An amazing experience with a lot of new things added to the plot. Playing as Yuffie is a pleasure her combat style is super dynamic and fun. Just play it!
  7. halamanoqui
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This was super fun! Square Enix gave us an amazing experience again. The characters, plot and music are just outstanding. Can't wait for the part two.
  8. AX10
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Enriquecedor y entretenido. Su aporte al combate te dan ganas de ver qué sucederá cuando Yuffie se sume a las filas del equipo principal. Ahora viene lo más difícil para Square, mantener el listón tan alto durante toda esta aventura.
  9. JoelNotDead
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    This episode makes me want to get FF7R PART 2 ASAP! On top of that, Yuffie's character is now my favorite in the remake. Her combat style is one of, if not, the BEST in the game. I suggest that when you play the Intermission chapters for the first time, do not speedrun it. Do the side quests as it will make you more attached to the protagonist.

    Sonon, a new character, is also likeable.    This episode makes me want to get FF7R PART 2 ASAP! On top of that, Yuffie's character is now my favorite in the remake. Her combat style is one of, if not, the BEST in the game. I suggest that when you play the Intermission chapters for the first time, do not speedrun it. Do the side quests as it will make you more attached to the protagonist.

    Sonon, a new character, is also likeable. I think the game gave him a good enough back story (considering this is only two chapters) and his involvement in the game may drive Yuffie's character development as the remake goes on. These two characters together are very human in nature. A teenager trying to act more mature than her age, like all other teenagers, and a companion with genuine intentions and support for our lovable protagonist.

    WATCH OUT FOR THE TEASER AT THE END. What's next for Team Cloud? How will the story go now that we are introduced to new story points?    … Expand
  10. truthbetold1981
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    The graphics, the Story, the great mini games which were very fun An amazing experience with a lot of new things added to the plot
  11. marvsfontanilla
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Game Time: 6-8 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  12. DreamCore
    Jun 22, 2021
    7
    So, charging $20 for a DLC that can be completed in around 3 hours is pure greed. If you want to complete the optional filler content (collect posters and the board game) you can add another 1-2 hours for a total of 4-5 hours.

    If you don't care about the optional side-activites, the value for money is very low here. Speaking of side activitites, the breaking boxes mini-game etc, I think    So, charging $20 for a DLC that can be completed in around 3 hours is pure greed. If you want to complete the optional filler content (collect posters and the board game) you can add another 1-2 hours for a total of 4-5 hours.

    If you don't care about the optional side-activites, the value for money is very low here. Speaking of side activitites, the breaking boxes mini-game etc, I think the whole thing just felt too "arcadey". As for the story, it's basically just a small back-story about Yuffie, but it doesn't take the main story forward in any way. The final boss was cool, but the rest of Chapter 2 was basically just a gauntlet of fighting.    … Expand
  13. darkarth
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The love for details, visual quality, battle system, dialogues, voice acting, soundtrack are the best I've ever experienced in this franchise.
  14. SickK
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    Its an amazing addition to the good take on the remake. Its pretty pricey but also in the same quality volume, as the remake was.
  15. Karpovn23
    Jun 16, 2021
    0
    ...But in This someone really will play, what is there so interesting, m-m?
  16. Mandulum
    Jan 13, 2022
    8
    It's more of FFVII Remake, which I liked, with Yuffie!

    Date Completed: 2022-01-09
    Playtime: 5h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: It's a nice little bit of extra story
  17. jelikey
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    o, charging $20 for a DLC that can be completed in around 3 hours is pure greed. If you want to complete the optional filler content (collect posters and the board game) you can add another 1-2 hours for a total of 4-5 hours.

    If you don't care about the optional side-activites, the value for money is very low here. Speaking of side activitites, the breaking boxes mini-game etc, I think    o, charging $20 for a DLC that can be completed in around 3 hours is pure greed. If you want to complete the optional filler content (collect posters and the board game) you can add another 1-2 hours for a total of 4-5 hours.

    If you don't care about the optional side-activites, the value for money is very low here. Speaking of side activitites, the breaking boxes mini-game etc, I think the whole thing just felt too "arcadey". As for the story, it's basically just a small back-story about Yuffie, but it doesn't take the main story forward in any way. The final boss was cool, but the rest of Chapter 2 was basically just a gauntlet of fighting.    … Expand
  18. ahmadhz1999
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    If you enjoyed the main game this dlc will be great for you. The new gameplay and the mini games are the best parts of the game. Also, the graphics are amazing. The only problem is that the story mode was too short. However, for completing the game on hard mode and beating the secret bosses it will take around 13 hours which is not bad at all.
  19. HTGamer
    Jan 11, 2022
    6
    This DLC expansion for Final Fantasy VII Remake is underwhelming and overpriced.

    In this episode you play as Yuffie, a ninja on the hunt for materia. Her playstyle is different from the main game's heroes, she throws a bladed weapon which attaches to enemies and she can either deal damage with magic attacks from a distance or launch herself towards enemies to land melee physical    This DLC expansion for Final Fantasy VII Remake is underwhelming and overpriced.

    In this episode you play as Yuffie, a ninja on the hunt for materia. Her playstyle is different from the main game's heroes, she throws a bladed weapon which attaches to enemies and she can either deal damage with magic attacks from a distance or launch herself towards enemies to land melee physical attacks. Accompanying her is Sonon, a new character you can't take direct control of (unlike the main game where you can freely switch between heroes during battles) but only issue commands to perform. The overall level of difficulty is quite easy, but Hard Mode (unlocked after beating the DLC once) is a step up. You'll have to grind to Level 50 before attempting to survive on Hard Mode, but even then it's doable.

    Contentwise this episode is poor. They rehash the Midgar slums map for chapter 1 with a couple of quick missions, and have a series of boringly-designed dungeons inside Shinra HQ in chapter 2. There are 3 new boss fights but only the last one is challenging. The combat simulator makes a return, you can grind fights to farm XP and reach Level 50, and there is a couple of new simulator-only boss fights. They added another simulator boss which confusingly can be accessed only through the main game's combat simulator. Also they added a mini game (Fort Condor) which is interesting and challenging. You are looking at 5 hours or so to beat the DLC, and another 5 hours to beat it again on Hard Mode. Another 5 hours if you go for all the trophies.

    Graphics and music are as cool as they are on the main Final Fantasy VII Remake game, but the story is almost non-existent. It's a happy go lucky ride for Yuffie, with little happening along the way. Just like the main game, you got the option to run the game in either Performance (60 fps at 1512p) or Graphics Mode (30 fps at 4K).

    Overall, the Episode Intermission is an expansion to the main Final Fantasy VII Remake game, but with less substance than required. For $20/€20 you don't get a good deal of content. Should have been priced half that or less. Or the content should have been of higher quality.    … Expand
  20. bersi84
    Jun 19, 2021
    8
    Yuffie DLC in general feels good, you are pretty fast back in the game. The new combat mechanics are interesting and some of the new level mechanics are also interesting. Overall my personal impression is still that the DLC is a bit bland. The initial pace is very slow and by the moment you get into the action its pretty much over. The first chapter is mostly recycled from the maingame andYuffie DLC in general feels good, you are pretty fast back in the game. The new combat mechanics are interesting and some of the new level mechanics are also interesting. Overall my personal impression is still that the DLC is a bit bland. The initial pace is very slow and by the moment you get into the action its pretty much over. The first chapter is mostly recycled from the maingame and by doing some additional stuff along the road I got to the final credits in about 5hrs. The DLC consists basically of two chapters in total. Besides the minigames there are some post-game things you can do, e.g. combat simulator. Chapter selection is re-introduced from the maingame.

    The minigames are not my soup although Fort Condor has a certain charme, the training parcours felt very annoying to me. I appreciated how they introduced Yuffie and the boss fights were pretty enjoyable. The final sequence gives you another 2-3 pieces to think about for FF7R-2.

    Overall the base game, graphics and atmosphere is still stunning but I cannot give the DLC alone a 10/10 as I did with the maingame. If you take in account that chapter 1 is very slow and re-used the DLC is short and doesnt bring too much additional stuff. 20€ feels too much for that. For franchise fans this is probably a must-have and you will be definitely enjoying it. If you feel tight on money it is worth to wait for a sale of 20-25%.    … Expand
  21. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    尤菲好萌好中二~不过感觉有点面瘫？还是杰西和爱丽丝好啊-。- 贫民窟的地图真是玩吐惹，不过支线和小游戏比本篇有趣了不少，解谜也更好玩~ 战斗感觉要流畅了很多~60帧模式丝般顺滑，画面模式角色脸上莫名发光有点违和~ 晃晃悠悠玩了7个小时，期待第二章！
  22. IxAMxNIGHTMARE
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To just be DLC, this is great! you will play and become so enamored that you almost think that this is its own game.
    Just in case a person is wanting to know when exactly this takes place alongside the main game, this is 2 chapters with the first taking place as Cloud & Aerith start chapter 8 in the main game and the second chapter taking place during chapter 16.
    Along with this DLC you can purchase the Cacstar weapon for Yuffie but that may not be worth the cash for all people but as a completionist, I had to have it!    … Expand
  23. alanwaketan
    Jul 10, 2021
    8
    虽说是DLC，但丝毫没有骗钱的意思反而干货满满。果然SE就只能管理好小规模项目啊（大雾）。总体维持了和本体一致的高水平无可挑剔。其中几点新内容我个人认为可圈可点，分别是：塔防类小游戏，这小家伙估计占了我2/3的游戏时间，实在是太上瘾了；连携技能，不得不说战斗系统上连携技能的释放和动画演出真的是行云流水无比顺畅，再也没有只会平A的猪AI了；最后就是尤菲的战斗风格，可近战可远程尤其是堪比鬼泣的空战体验都无不彰显忍者的灵动机巧。虽说是DLC，但丝毫没有骗钱的意思反而干货满满。果然SE就只能管理好小规模项目啊（大雾）。总体维持了和本体一致的高水平无可挑剔。其中几点新内容我个人认为可圈可点，分别是：塔防类小游戏，这小家伙估计占了我2/3的游戏时间，实在是太上瘾了；连携技能，不得不说战斗系统上连携技能的释放和动画演出真的是行云流水无比顺畅，再也没有只会平A的猪AI了；最后就是尤菲的战斗风格，可近战可远程尤其是堪比鬼泣的空战体验都无不彰显忍者的灵动机巧。
  24. LeonMaximus
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Our beloved (a little bit annoying) Materia hunter is back! Production level of this DLC is superb, amazing music, plot and combat. Overall experience is really good and worth your money and time,
  25. neoproxima425
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Extremely good and fun DLC. Great addition to the story and way to introduce Yuffie.
  26. Sid111
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    This dlc is a perfect addition to the main game. Great Characters ,music and graphics. i would definitely recommend it. Cant wait for Part 2 after playing this.
  27. Duncs12345
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Episode INTERmission was perfection! The new storyline, script, mini games, characters, upgraded battle system and boss battles were excellently executed. Well done!
  28. Existence-F10
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Un DLC que todo el que amó el juego base va a disfrutar enormemente y a exprimir al completo hasta superarlo en dificultad difícil. Haciendo todo al completo (y dando la segunda vuelta en difícil) seguramente estarás arriba de las 10hs de juego. Lo que se vuelve una excelente forma de expandir esta primera parte.
  29. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    7
    +
    Altos valores de producción.
    Algún que otro minijuego interesante.

    -
    Si no eres fan no te volverá loco.
    Corta duración para el precio que tiene.
  30. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    8
    Este DLC de Yuffie me ha parecido bastante bueno. Quitando sus principales problemas como su duración (me ha durado 5 horas a ritmo normal, una duración algo escasa para costar 20 euros) o su historia, que aunque era un arco interesante me ha parecido un tanto simple y poco profunda; este DLC trae a una nueva personaje jugable (Yuffie), cuyos movimientos en combate y mecánicas hanEste DLC de Yuffie me ha parecido bastante bueno. Quitando sus principales problemas como su duración (me ha durado 5 horas a ritmo normal, una duración algo escasa para costar 20 euros) o su historia, que aunque era un arco interesante me ha parecido un tanto simple y poco profunda; este DLC trae a una nueva personaje jugable (Yuffie), cuyos movimientos en combate y mecánicas han convertido la han convertido, a mi gusto, en el mejor personaje en cuanto a jugabilidad, siendo divertido, ágil y satisfactorio controlarla. Los gráficos son igual de buenos que el juego original, en cuanto a música se añaden nuevas y excelentes piezas, y en cuanto a los personajes que aparecen Yuffie me ha parecido buenísima y Sonon un tanto plano y genérico. La narrativa del DLC sucede en paralelo al juego principal, por lo que recomiendo haberlo jugado primero antes de jugar al DLC. En definitiva, está expansión trae una nueva historia al mundo de Final Fantasy, siendo esta muy entretenida y recomendable. 8,4/10
    (07/2021)    … Expand
  31. Akintosz
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    This DLC is just amazing, great music, gameplay, characters everything on the highest level. Now I'm absolutely certain that part two is going to be superb.
  32. fadz13
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    FFVII Remake Episode Intermission is a short but fun and sweet DLC and Yuffie is a great fun character to play
  33. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    I very deserving side story for Final Fantasy VII Remake.
    I honestly really enjoyed this, the gameplay is mostly the same as the main game with few additional Quality of Life improvements, but the biggest change is Yuffie, her gameplay mechanics are fantastic, and her moveset is very fun to use.
    The side characters are alright, Sonon is my favorite character in the DLC but all the    I very deserving side story for Final Fantasy VII Remake.
    I honestly really enjoyed this, the gameplay is mostly the same as the main game with few additional Quality of Life improvements, but the biggest change is Yuffie, her gameplay mechanics are fantastic, and her moveset is very fun to use.

    The side characters are alright, Sonon is my favorite character in the DLC but all the other characters are forgettable.

    The boss fights are great, the pacing is pretty solid and there is a decent amount of side content, even though the sidequests aren't that good, they just exist only to add a little bit more playtime, because the story is actually very short, but it never gets boring, I had so much fun revisiting the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake and I'm very glad I did.

    Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.    … Expand
  34. tigrisupercut
    Jan 21, 2023
    0
    this 2 hours worthwhile content, a waiste of time its way too short and the soldier training side mission has to be one of the worst most unfair waiste of time in the history of gaming

    this is not worth the price, i regret buying this because of how short it was
  35. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this seventh game in the series.
  36. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Final Fantasy VII remake'nin ardından sequel için beklerken bu dlc ilaç gibi geldi. Crisis Core'dan tanıdık karakterler görmek ve onların hikayelerine dahil olmak güzeldi. Yeni karakterin combatını farklı hissetirmeyi başarmışlar. Müzikler ayrıca güzel, özellikle caz parçaları yakışmış.

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    75
    The DLC features Yuffie Kirasagi, a 16 years old ninja, whose immature attempts to make people take her seriously are both cute and comical. In combat she offers a perfect combination of agility and power. I wish her adventure was longer than 4-6 hours, introduced a new hub, and expanded the main story somehow. [08/2021, p.81]
  2. GameGrin
    Jul 14, 2021
    90
    Final Fantasy Remake Intergrade is technically impressive. Fixing many of the original release’s technical issues while also improving the game for next-gen hardware. INTERmission offers an excellent character edition with that of Yuffie with some excellent gameplay to boot. Intergrade is simply more of the best parts of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
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  3. PLAY
    Jul 5, 2021
    80
    Short but sweet like its star. Engaging combat pairs with a jazzy soundtrack for an adventure that delights – yet won’t set the world on firaga. [Issue#3, p.131]
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