Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

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  • Summary: Square Enix is brings this role-playing game to the PSP the fourth installment in their Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series which includes the movie "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children," the game "Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII" for PS2, and "Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII" forSquare Enix is brings this role-playing game to the PSP the fourth installment in their Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series which includes the movie "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children," the game "Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII" for PS2, and "Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII" for mobile devices.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 67
  3. Negative: 2 out of 67
  1. PSX Extreme
    98
    It plays like a dream, blurring the lines between both genres that it covers much more than any other game. And it looks the part too, as it is easily the best looking handheld game you'll see to date, along with God of War.
  2. Thunderbolt
    90
    PSP fans, rejoice. This is the killer-app that you have been waiting for; the game which will send PSP units worldwide flying off the shelves - just like what Final Fantasy VII did for the original PlayStation.
  3. VideoGamer
    90
    The familiar soundtrack, environments and fleshing out of back story will delight the game's fanatical army of followers. More importantly, however, is that Crisis Core's overall quality makes it a must buy for all PSP owners, whether you're into your materia or not.
  4. PALGN
    85
    If your PSP has been gathering dust in the corner for some time, it's time to dust it off, grab a copy of Crisis Core and experience one of the truly great titles to ever grace the PSP.
  5. Play.tm
    83
    Were it not for the plot and the special significance of Final Fantasy VII this game would invariably fail to stand out in a crowded genre, brimming with innovation and quality. Still, this is Final Fantasy, and that still counts for something.
  6. GameTap
    80
    The FFVII diehard should snag this post-haste (this really does make up for Dirge's mediocrity, honest), and even if you don't recognize the significance of playing Zack as opposed to Cloud, this is a worthy Japanese action-RPG.
  7. GameCritics
    35
    If the words "the death of Aeris" don't bring a tear to your eye, then dropping $40 on Crisis Core certainly will.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 172
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 172
  3. Negative: 15 out of 172
  1. Sonnorcteer
    Mar 7, 2009
    10
    This is the most awesome handheld game i have ever played ever, probs even with Patapon. This game is incredibly addictive and everything This is the most awesome handheld game i have ever played ever, probs even with Patapon. This game is incredibly addictive and everything about it is awesome. can't see what people don't like about the story. the battle system is great and the end emotional. Amazing, beats Gods of War easily in my opinion, no conest.… Expand
  2. BrianSeabury
    Sep 5, 2009
    10
    I'm not sure why this would have been given a better metacritic rating. the graphics are phenomenual going beyond even video umd makingI'm not sure why this would have been given a better metacritic rating. the graphics are phenomenual going beyond even video umd making it look like a portable ps3 game. the fights in crisis core are the most action packed and creative, I've ever seen in a fighting game. Whether it's completely a mission mode or attempting the assault on the castle. The only problems with the game is the story is slow to pick up but really gets going later in the game, that and I guess it was a bit too hard for me on hard. Damn Sepiroth.… Expand
  4. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Tied for my favorite Final Fantasy with Zodiac age. This game completely blew me away when I first played it and still holds up well todayTied for my favorite Final Fantasy with Zodiac age. This game completely blew me away when I first played it and still holds up well today years later. I love Zack as a protagonist and the game felt so authentic.

    Story 10/10
    Setting 9.5/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Graphics 9.5/10 (pushed the boundaries of the PSP, both in-engine game-play as well as cut scenes)
    Music/Sound 10/10
    Replay-ability 10/10

    Overall 9.8/10    … Expand
  5. KevinR
    Jun 6, 2008
    9
    This games well done storyline and interesting, yet somewhat mundane combat system give life to a franchise that I never was much of a fan of This games well done storyline and interesting, yet somewhat mundane combat system give life to a franchise that I never was much of a fan of to begin with.… Expand
  6. IgnitionWeb
    Sep 5, 2010
    9
    This game is a great addition to add insight to the FF7 story. FF7CC has a back story the adds more enjoyment to the FF7 story. Great graphicsThis game is a great addition to add insight to the FF7 story. FF7CC has a back story the adds more enjoyment to the FF7 story. Great graphics and one of the best games on the PSP. I played FF7 first and hence I enjoyed FF7CC, I'm not sure how people would see this game without FF7 insight. FF always gives new battle systems some work others don't after the initial awkwardness I got use to the battle system in this game and enjoyed it.… Expand
  7. GamecubeLover
    Aug 3, 2016
    8
    This game is great but flawed. This game could have been better cause the game isn't memorable or nostalgic and the gameplay is sluggish andThis game is great but flawed. This game could have been better cause the game isn't memorable or nostalgic and the gameplay is sluggish and repetitive at some moments.… Expand
  8. Trauntal
    Sep 19, 2022
    0
    DMW ruins this game. I wanted to enjoy it or at least tolerate it, but cannot get past it, the frustration at the luck-centred nature of it isDMW ruins this game. I wanted to enjoy it or at least tolerate it, but cannot get past it, the frustration at the luck-centred nature of it is too much and gets enraging pretty quickly. As a result I can only experience this story through cutscenes and wikis. This is literally a complete deal breaker for me. I played about 1 hour and I want to destroy the universe. And I love FF7 so much that I hate DMW even more for getting in the way of one of my favourite fictional worlds.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PSP Game of 2008
2
#2 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
2
#2 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008