Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

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8.5

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  1. AJCk19
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    OVERALL=
    It was pretty amazing, but it has rooms for improvement that I hope part 2 will fix.
    PROS= I get rewards for being a square enix member. graphics on point. aesthetics on point. character designs on point. user interface on point. fleshed out story and cinematics, ON POINT. overall game design, on point. on point is on point, because obviously high production values.    OVERALL=
    It was pretty amazing, but it has rooms for improvement that I hope part 2 will fix.

    PROS=
    I get rewards for being a square enix member.
    graphics on point.
    aesthetics on point.
    character designs on point.
    user interface on point.
    fleshed out story and cinematics, ON POINT.
    overall game design, on point.
    on point is on point, because obviously high production values.

    MEHS=
    voice acting is just alright, but I only listened to the eng dub, I don’t know about the other voice overs.

    CONS=
    the classic mode wasn’t enough to replicate turned based combat.
    when it comes to action style combat, there are better games, one of those is Kingdom hearts.
    needs more playable characters.
    sometimes the AI, both com and partners, can be on the slow side.    … Expand
  2. KayVen17
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    ### Deutsche Review ###
    Ich hatte wirklich Spaß mit dem Add On. Ich beziehe mich hier vollkommen auf die Erweiterung und nicht auf Neuerungen des Hauptspiels bzgl. Performance zum Beispiel.
    Ich finde das die Yuffie-Episode sehr viel Spaß und kurzweilig ist. Allerdings ist die Dauer des Add Ons sehr gering. Es gibt wirklich kaum Wiederspielwert. Trotzdem kann ich sagen, dass ich gut    ### Deutsche Review ###
    Ich hatte wirklich Spaß mit dem Add On. Ich beziehe mich hier vollkommen auf die Erweiterung und nicht auf Neuerungen des Hauptspiels bzgl. Performance zum Beispiel.

    Ich finde das die Yuffie-Episode sehr viel Spaß und kurzweilig ist. Allerdings ist die Dauer des Add Ons sehr gering. Es gibt wirklich kaum Wiederspielwert.
    Trotzdem kann ich sagen, dass ich gut unterhalten war. Das neue Minispiel zum Beispiel war klasse!

    Für den Preis erwarte ich allerdings persönlich mehr. Da bevorzuge ich dann schlussendlich doch ein Indie-Spiel in der selben Preisklasse.

    Aber natürlich ist es auch meckern auf hohem Niveau. Ich will mehr FF 7. Ich bekam mehr FF 7.    … Expand
  3. DOLLAR_376
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    Good game, but definitely overrated and way inferior than the original. It is also not a "remake", but a "reboot" or a "reimagining" of FFVII, with important changes in the story. It is also important to note that this is not the whole experience, but the 1st part of what it might become a trilogy.

    Technically its a marvel, and the OST is one of the best of all time. However, none of    Good game, but definitely overrated and way inferior than the original. It is also not a "remake", but a "reboot" or a "reimagining" of FFVII, with important changes in the story. It is also important to note that this is not the whole experience, but the 1st part of what it might become a trilogy.

    Technically its a marvel, and the OST is one of the best of all time. However, none of this is important considering the game that it "remakes". Everything that is taken from the original game stands out, amd few elements are even improved (more screentime for secondary characters gives depth). But unfortunately, many elements have been either dragged on (to infinity) or dumbed down.

    Story changes aside (there are many, specially towards the end, but they are kinda subjective), the lenght of the game is artificially increased by adding terrible secondary tasks and making irrelevant areas longer (destroyed highway or Hojo's lab for example).

    Combat is way less strategic than the original, and battles get repetitive even against bosses (some of them can take up to 30min). The camera is also bad, and we are often unable to tell what is even happening, specially with lots of enemies, flying foes or huge bosses. Summonings are great, but they don't appear many times. Overall, less challenging and deep than the old turn-based system.

    The PS5 version is definitely the way to go, as 60fps and improved loading times are a gamechanger. The DLC is nice (a bit too short though) and introduces the old character of Yuffie to this new version of the story. Good game but drastically overrated just because of its name.    … Expand
  4. natgreystar
    Sep 19, 2022
    7
    I have a love hate for this game. I was a teen when this game originally released and I loved it. I realized now that the story is still great and relevant but the gameplay in this version is flawed if not broken in some battles. I prefer the original only because this was a bad execution of the active RPG mechanic.

    Grinding isn't really a thing you can do but it feels very necessary    I have a love hate for this game. I was a teen when this game originally released and I loved it. I realized now that the story is still great and relevant but the gameplay in this version is flawed if not broken in some battles. I prefer the original only because this was a bad execution of the active RPG mechanic.

    Grinding isn't really a thing you can do but it feels very necessary and even if you try it's far more time consuming than before. Weapons, items, and accessories feel really useless throughout most of the game. I feel like the game heavily relies on its active battle mechanic but too many enemies have long portions where you just wait for your bar to fill and use magic. It always seemed like I spent too much time managing which materia and equips I had instead of playing which is kind of expected for an RPG but annoying for an active RPG. There's no quick swap for loadouts and that's just a huge fail.

    Some standard enemy battles are way harder than boss battles. A few points had just a group of enemies that somehow wiped the floor with my team. Ones with grapples are the worst. The dodge time is incredibly specific and you can't block them. The enemies later in the game will almost always focus on the character you're playing which causes you to constantly jump around. I had moments where 4 enemies would team up and just do perpetual damage and grabs to every character I had control of. It was terrible.

    I still love the story. The voice acting is pretty good. The graphics look great and I rarely ran into any problems with the game as long as you keep it in performance mode. Graphics mode is choppy and slow, almost unplayable. The quality improvement is marginal so keep it in performance. All in all I like it but you can tell this was made by people who understand RPG first and active action battle last.

    The worst part of battle is that you can use a spell or ability and it can be canceled by any enemy at any time doing an attack on you. At some parts of the game this happening once or twice can mean you are going to run out of HP.    … Expand
  5. mynameiscalled
    Oct 16, 2022
    7
    Ever since I first played FF7 on PS1, I was hooked on the FF series, so I knew, that I'm gonna have to take my sweet time playing this game. With this being a reimagined and modernized version of the game, I sadly can not NOT compare this to the original FF as I write this. Obviously, graphically it is far superior to the original version, but that was the only aspect, that exceeded theEver since I first played FF7 on PS1, I was hooked on the FF series, so I knew, that I'm gonna have to take my sweet time playing this game. With this being a reimagined and modernized version of the game, I sadly can not NOT compare this to the original FF as I write this. Obviously, graphically it is far superior to the original version, but that was the only aspect, that exceeded the original. The game struggled with the FF XIII tube-like world system - in OG FF 7, the world felt massive and open to explore (Yes, I do get that this isn't the full FF7 experience yet - the stroy continues) but this game is built the same way FF XIII was (My least favourite of the franchise so far) You watch a pretty cinematic (and they are pretty!) then you wander into a tube-like world with no real freedom to explore, mostly getting from point A to B. Then there is a bossfight and then you do it all over again. Luckily the delivery of this system is well polished and if you like games for their stories - this one is for you. I do have to wonder though, if I've never played original FF7, would I even have any idea what is going on most of the game or who is this Sephiroth dude, that just drops haikus and leaves mysteriously half of the times. I know I started the review on a bit negative undertone, but I actually did love my playthrough. It just can't compete with the original game experience, and that is fine. Pick it up if you are a FF fan - you will love it!… Expand
  6. Lux_Master_
    Jan 18, 2023
    7
    It was close from being a generational masterpiece but the overall game really suffered from some creative decisions.
    Without mentionning the story pacing, the story and lore would've really beneficiated from an M rating. People underestimate this rating and it goes way beyond blood splatting and gore. See Wall Market and the prostitution + sex slavery themes that the arc talks about? Or    It was close from being a generational masterpiece but the overall game really suffered from some creative decisions.
    Without mentionning the story pacing, the story and lore would've really beneficiated from an M rating. People underestimate this rating and it goes way beyond blood splatting and gore. See Wall Market and the prostitution + sex slavery themes that the arc talks about? Or Cloud's PTSD events? Shinra's immoral research on humans? All those strong themes really suffered from being talked under a T rating and really deserved to be explained with a mature and unrestricted perspective. When you talk about such themes, you don't take gloves as if your public is composed of teenagers because the original FF7 was geared towards a more mature audience.
    Now, the story pacing also suffered from all the unnecessary events and subquests that have been added to stretch out the playtime because Midgar's arc in the original only lasted 30 minutes. But fortunately, it really gets insanely better towards the end when the game really throws you epic moments after epic moments with nearly no pause at all. But still, the story pacing could have been avoided if the game was complete and tried to stick more to the original story as Nomura suggested (Whispers weren't his ideas).
    At the end of the day, if you're not too picky, you'll go easily through the pacing and T rating, especially with how insane and cinematic the mise-en-scene is, how fun the combats are and how full of life is Midgar (though imo, Midgar's life should have been a bit toned down in terms of mood because in the original game, the city was described as really dark and depressive where the people were not as happy as in Remake).    … Expand
  7. IamChris8
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    Holy SMOKE, habe ich lange für das Game gebraucht. Für mich war das Spiel die ersten 15 Kapitel nichts besonderes, danach ging das Spiel ab ziemlich ab. :)

    Grafik: 9/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Atmosphäre: 8/10
    Umfang: 5/10
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    Gesamt: 7/10
  8. Bottomlesspit
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is an extremely flawed but worthwhile expeirence. As a fan of the original Final Fantasy VII, this game was extremely frustrating. It is not a remake but more of a retelling of the first 6-7 hours of the original game. FF7 Remake has horrible pacing issues that made me want to slam my head against the wall. What almost made up for it was the combat, the Combat wasFinal Fantasy VII Remake is an extremely flawed but worthwhile expeirence. As a fan of the original Final Fantasy VII, this game was extremely frustrating. It is not a remake but more of a retelling of the first 6-7 hours of the original game. FF7 Remake has horrible pacing issues that made me want to slam my head against the wall. What almost made up for it was the combat, the Combat was fun but not perfect, however a better time than Final Fantasy 15. The game takes the major plot points of the Midgar Section and retells it in a worse way. If it were not for the fun combat this game would be a failure. Pick up if you find it on sale.… Expand
  9. January_
    Aug 26, 2022
    7
    This is the first final fantasy, that i have played and i liked it. The combat is incredibly fun, the story is fun, although sometimes it is hard to follow, but it will keep you hooked in, the soundtrack is incredible. There were mostly 2 things i didn't like in the game:
    1) The Illusion of open world-FF7 Remake fills its world with boring and unoriginal side quests, so that the game    This is the first final fantasy, that i have played and i liked it. The combat is incredibly fun, the story is fun, although sometimes it is hard to follow, but it will keep you hooked in, the soundtrack is incredible. There were mostly 2 things i didn't like in the game:
    1) The Illusion of open world-FF7 Remake fills its world with boring and unoriginal side quests, so that the game would be longer, through my journey i haven't found a side quest, that had me interested.
    2) The Voice Acting is bad, average at best, the characters have to grunt every 5 minutes, but when the voice acting is at its worse, it is kinda funny
    Overall the game is a flawed, but fun experience, that lays the foundation for the next two parts, which i am excited for    … Expand
  10. Ulriken
    Apr 12, 2023
    7
    FF VII Remake Intergrade looked good and like a solid experience so I decided to try it. It confirmed my expectations, apart from some moments in the main story that I didn't find so appealing. The side missions could have been made a bit more engaging and inventive. I didn't enjoy myself in some sections that slogged immensely, just to be thrown into some action scenes that made meFF VII Remake Intergrade looked good and like a solid experience so I decided to try it. It confirmed my expectations, apart from some moments in the main story that I didn't find so appealing. The side missions could have been made a bit more engaging and inventive. I didn't enjoy myself in some sections that slogged immensely, just to be thrown into some action scenes that made me vibrate with enthusiasm. The experience was good but not remarkable or consistent, nor it makes me consider going back for another run.… Expand
  11. KUNMB11
    Jun 25, 2021
    6
    FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (PS5)

    "The New Standard for all Remakes/Remasters" (+) Presentation (+) Characters (+) Performance (+) Combat FFVIIR features some of the most breathtaking characters, material quality, and environments to date. The presentation excels that of most AAA games and is nearly incomparable to its original. Characters are likable, relatable, and    FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (PS5)

    "The New Standard for all Remakes/Remasters"

    (+) Presentation
    (+) Characters
    (+) Performance
    (+) Combat

    FFVIIR features some of the most breathtaking characters, material quality, and environments to date. The presentation excels that of most AAA games and is nearly incomparable to its original. Characters are likable, relatable, and brought to life as I became well invested in their adventures throughout the game. Although it’s not a 'new' feature as it leans heavily on its original material, it is still executed well here. Performance is outstanding as the game is extremely well developed as I experienced no bugs, crashes, or glitches throughout all my playthroughs. The combat in this game can either be overwhelming or simplistic depending on the difficulty you play at. I recommend at least trying the hard difficulty (unlocked after first playthrough) because it encourages you to plan your attacks, Materia use, and ability use. Its real time strategy reimagined in a tactical modern-day age and executed to near perfection.

    (-) Traversal
    (-) Finale
    (-) UI/UX

    Extremely outdated traversal as it is easily the worst part about this game. Slow walking, numerous cutscenes, and linear corridors interrupt the flow of the game in nearly every one of the 18 chapters. The Yuffie DLC aims to get rid of these annoyances by allowing you to sprint more frequently and glide through traversal puzzles more enjoyably. The ending of the main game has been controversial to a lot of people, but I appreciate the effort to try something new when compared to the original. The game earns its remake title instead of a remaster. However, the last 2 chapters of this game are very repetitive and frustrating in terms of gameplay. New characters are being introduced with not enough impact on gameplay and the combat begins to fade into a grind. The user interface is inept, especially the pause menu. There are way too many hidden options buried inside unnecessary menus (i.e. why is the ‘Upgrade Weapons’ menu in its own section? Just pair it with the Materia and Equipment section since all your stats and characters are shown there. Why is chapter selection hidden in the system menu? Why is the map so underwhelming and frustrating to navigate when traversing areas with different floors or height levels? etc…).

    (3/5) - Above Average - Recommended at $59.99    … Expand
  12. slavatest
    Sep 14, 2021
    6
    Good game, but doesn't have Russian language. No localization, no subtitles.
  13. CptCaleb
    May 29, 2022
    6
    Painfully slow. The game is beautiful to look at and the combat is good, but it feels like a loooooooong slog between fights/events of interest. The story moves slowly, which isn’t that big of a deal, but there’s just so much agonizingly slow movement and dialog that I don’t think I can go any further than the 10 hrs I’ve already put into it. A huge chunk of the game is spent walkingPainfully slow. The game is beautiful to look at and the combat is good, but it feels like a loooooooong slog between fights/events of interest. The story moves slowly, which isn’t that big of a deal, but there’s just so much agonizingly slow movement and dialog that I don’t think I can go any further than the 10 hrs I’ve already put into it. A huge chunk of the game is spent walking slower than real life and maneuvering around npcs while feeling like you’re walking through thick, deep molasses. I get that some of the slow movement is to mask loading screens, but I don’t think that’s true in most cases. And upgrading this for PS5, loading times shouldn’t be any issue. I never played the original so maybe I just don’t have enough nostalgia for this game, but it’s the most painfully slow game I think I’ve ever played. When it shines it does so splendidly though!… Expand
  14. erkinunlu
    Oct 12, 2021
    6
    This is really a boring game. Completely straightforward, dungeon crawler. I really don’t understand how gamespot.com rated the game 10/10.
  15. soldier69234
    Jun 11, 2021
    6
    Other than the load times and FPS boost, its a mediocre update that took far too long to release. The textures still are not polished and they should have been from the original release, and especially when they had the chance to utilize the power of the PS5. If you have a PS4 still don't fret on missing this one.
  16. nahobino5_
    Jun 26, 2021
    6
    The game itself is great, but not worth releasing on its own for full price. The PS5 upgrade is free and the DLC is $20. I've often seen the PS4 version as low as $30, so this really shouldn't be more than $50. The new content is kinda minimal. Just some new cutscenes with the crew and pretty much everything else is Yuffie. If you don't like her, this really isn't worth it.
  17. Realestategamer
    Oct 15, 2022
    6
    The music is amazing very nostalgic and the graphics are in most part beautiful. Unfortunately, that's where the honeymoon stops.

    The game is mostly filler with boring and tedious sidequest, long corridors to artificialy expand the clock time with questioniable changes that had nothing to do with the theme of the original story. It's a mix bag unfortunately, the game shines with the    The music is amazing very nostalgic and the graphics are in most part beautiful. Unfortunately, that's where the honeymoon stops.

    The game is mostly filler with boring and tedious sidequest, long corridors to artificialy expand the clock time with questioniable changes that had nothing to do with the theme of the original story.

    It's a mix bag unfortunately, the game shines with the boss battle, challenges modes and music but all the filler added to the main story hurts the game which is dissapointing for fans of the original game.    … Expand
  18. Goo4you
    Jun 24, 2021
    5
    While this game's visuals and technical quality carry over from the original, so do the original deficiencies. Not only does it flows over, but it's heightened here because this 4-6 hour add-on is a rip-off for the asking price of $20.

    I made the argument with the original that Square Enix really wanted to turn the remake game into an interactive movie, and that's full-on display with    While this game's visuals and technical quality carry over from the original, so do the original deficiencies. Not only does it flows over, but it's heightened here because this 4-6 hour add-on is a rip-off for the asking price of $20.

    I made the argument with the original that Square Enix really wanted to turn the remake game into an interactive movie, and that's full-on display with Intermission. The actual game mechanics here in intermission are a redundant, pointless addition. Combat in ff7r, on the whole, is redundant. None of it adds anything to the package that Square Enix made here.

    Controlling characters from one objective to the next could be reduced by half and instead be infused into narrative cutscenes, and nothing would be lost. Having Yuffie play Fort Condor against other people was boring and redundant and could have just been a narrative cutscene, and nothing would have been lost. Even the majority of exploring the Shinra HQ could have easily been filled in by having cutscenes, and nothing would have changed.

    And that's the biggest problem with the project; so much of the game has a "Game" forced into a story-driven retelling. And it's here solely because if they had made this into an episodic interactive movie, the base would have flipped out. But instead of trying to make their vision into a game, they stubbornly went forward with their initial idea and jammed in a half-baked "Game."

    Intermission suffers immensely from this hamfisting the stilted game mechanics from the base while reusing an absurd amount of assets and then charging you $20 for the privilege!

    Does Yuffie's chapter add anything? Combat and game-wise? Nothing. Narratively? Plenty, but in the actual campaign and the ending scenes. But was that worth the cost you had to pay? Not even close. This should have been FREE for owners of the deluxe edition and at a maximum of $5 for everyone else. This chapter effectively turned a $60 game into an $80 game, and nothing about it warrants the cost.

    This doesn't bode well for the series, as the rest will obviously have to follow suit (as this is a singular game). I wish Square would admit they really don't care about making video games and instead go ahead and start focusing on their real vision of user-controlled interactive movies. This middle-of-the-road approach hampers everything.    … Expand
  19. Antek
    Jun 5, 2022
    5
    The game is scripted to death, it should have been a TV series, so at least you could browse a smartphone 50% of time during another "exciting" sequence of walking-talking along a corridor where you can move only in one direction...
    It's unfortunate as the visuals, the world and the ambience are pretty well done...
  20. red7thunder
    Aug 25, 2021
    5
    Best game ever yes yes yes yes Věry Věry Věry good game good good good good good
  21. nilruf
    Jun 13, 2021
    5
    Another cash grab from Square. This one fancier than most though. Pulling a Peter Jackson's Hobbit adding to the story tedious new parts to drag it through multiple full games and changing the great original plot to the same old Nomura tricks that erase the original's legacy. And now cashing for characters that should have been there from the beginning such as Yuffie. Oddly paced, badlyAnother cash grab from Square. This one fancier than most though. Pulling a Peter Jackson's Hobbit adding to the story tedious new parts to drag it through multiple full games and changing the great original plot to the same old Nomura tricks that erase the original's legacy. And now cashing for characters that should have been there from the beginning such as Yuffie. Oddly paced, badly written, the combat system, visuals and soundtrack elevate it from being a bad game.… Expand
  22. Moriquendi
    Jan 11, 2022
    5
    10
    9 No Doblado al Español pero si al Frances.
    8 Venta a 80€ mismo precio que el resto de países que si trae voces en su idioma. 7 Combate pesado y repetitivo peor que un Devil my cry o un Kingdom Hearts 6 Juego agrandado artificialmente para venderte segunda parte. 5 Port penoso para PC ley del mínimo esfuerzo. 4 Casi dos años exclusivo Ps5 después para pandemic store y cuando les    10
    9 No Doblado al Español pero si al Frances.
    8 Venta a 80€ mismo precio que el resto de países que si trae voces en su idioma.
    7 Combate pesado y repetitivo peor que un Devil my cry o un Kingdom Hearts
    6 Juego agrandado artificialmente para venderte segunda parte.
    5 Port penoso para PC ley del mínimo esfuerzo.
    4 Casi dos años exclusivo Ps5 después para pandemic store y cuando les convenga lo sacaran para steam para sacarse otro tanto de dinero.
    3 El Port a Ps5 es igual de lamentable que el de PC pudiendo poner un parche para que funcione a 120hz
    2 Han Cambiado la Historia original.
    1 El mejor villano de todos los tiempos que ni siquiera sabia el nombre de cloud ahora es un acosador con cara de pervertido sexual, sale al principio mediados y al final del juego.    … Expand
  23. CloudReno
    Jun 11, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A continuation of the near miss that is the remake. Everything that is associated with the original still holds strong. Characters from the main cast consistently shine until they're forced into meta writing cliches that perpetuate throughout any story that Nomura barfs out.

    Giant shadow monsters, fate, fake-out deaths, no consequences ever, characters only talking prophetic questions with no tangible solutions because he'll never actually write a satisfying conclusion? That's a full score. All intrigue, no substance and a rip off of his Kingdom Hearts series reskinned to suck the soul out of the most popular game in the franchise as a cash cow.    … Expand
  24. julesyBaby5000
    Jan 12, 2022
    5
    As a new player to the final fantasy series I was super disappointed. The only thing impressive about this game was the graphics. The characters are so unlikable, the story was bland, gameplay wise it just felt like every other button masher and got pretty boring pretty quick. Looking back I forced myself through the last 60% of this game. I played it because of the reviews but I’ll stickAs a new player to the final fantasy series I was super disappointed. The only thing impressive about this game was the graphics. The characters are so unlikable, the story was bland, gameplay wise it just felt like every other button masher and got pretty boring pretty quick. Looking back I forced myself through the last 60% of this game. I played it because of the reviews but I’ll stick with my original take, this game has good graphics and the rest is average at best.… Expand
  25. MrGuyDude
    Jun 12, 2021
    5
    Way too short, I expected more content since this is only supposed to be the midgar section of ff7. But they really haven't added that much. Most of the gameplay is walking really slowly through hallways and alleyways. I feel like this game exists solely for people to see high res pics of the characters they enjoyed from the original game. Because the textures outside of the characterWay too short, I expected more content since this is only supposed to be the midgar section of ff7. But they really haven't added that much. Most of the gameplay is walking really slowly through hallways and alleyways. I feel like this game exists solely for people to see high res pics of the characters they enjoyed from the original game. Because the textures outside of the character models are really bad, Sometimes ps2 level. The voice acting is okay, I expect a bit of campiness from jrpgs. I can't stop imagining Futaba from P5 every time Jessie talks though. She should have changed her voice a little bit. Might as well have Nolan North play Cloud. The lip syncing is absolutely awful and ruins the immersion. I don't get how they could mess it up this badly. Nothing anyone says looks organic, Even during the otherwise beautiful cutscenes. Battle system is pretty fun, Good mix of the original atb system and live action. The music is also well done, Captures the essence of the original soundtrack while still sounding new. Side missions are garbage filler though. There is no reason ff7r needs to be a 3 disk $210+ game other than square is trying to milk us for our money and give us as little in return as they can. Not worth full price, $40 at best. It seems dishonest to call it "ff7 remake" without distinguishing that its only part 1 and only makes it halfway past disk 1 of the original.… Expand
  26. cchenders40
    Jul 9, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Haven't had to force myself through a game in a long time... but here we are.

    Chapters 7-9 are some of the most slow and boring content I have played in a game in a long time. I had to break 9 and its unending series of fetch quests up over a month period to stomach getting through it (not to mention the cringe dance sequence).

    The combat is just okay. Enemies are damage sponges and it is more flash over substance or depth. It is a series of rinse and repeat combat rooms for the most part and gets old after a while.

    The progression system is weird and nothing but a percentage game offering very little past that.

    The writing for the dialogue is pretty bad. I love JRPGs but compared to something like Persona 5 Royal it borders on cringe.

    The dual sense experience is lackluster here, which was very sad because I love the controller's features on an immersion level.

    The game looks beautiful, that is a positive. It is very polished and bug free.

    I would skip this game honestly.    … Expand
  27. DraegenBreath
    Mar 16, 2023
    5
    This game is a caricature of the original. Chalk full of filler quests and plot holes. The graphics are great. The boss fights are well done. But Barrett voice acting is super cringe. Story has all kinds of problems. No way is this as good as the original. Not only that but it’s not even a complete game. This is a cash grab by Shinra Corp, the company formerly known as Square Enix.

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  1. Games.cz
    Aug 16, 2021
    80
    Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade shows the correct way to conclude a console generation’s journey. But beware - the Intermission episode won’t really satisfy the hunger for the next instalment - on the contrary, your impatience will probably only increase.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jul 15, 2021
    90
    Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a complete package, telling the story of Midgar from two different perspectives. Both the main campaign following Cloud and his journey, and Yuffie's own adventure, are well told with tight and responsive gameplay along with an impressive graphical update. These tales each leave exciting questions to be answered, and this reviewer can't wait to see what awaits Cloud and his friends beyond the City of Mako.
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  3. 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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