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  1. Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Love this game. An old classic revisited again. Stellar story and characters, plus the updated battle system is really fun.
  2. Dec 15, 2022
    10
    This Game was already the best PSP Game of all Time. Here on Console it is even better. That is how you do a Remaster. Not to forget that amazing Story. Btw. It shows what the Switch can still do while Pokémon looks like Trash on it.
  3. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I love this game. I also love Genesis. I hope to see him in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
  4. Jan 21, 2023
    8
    A must play for any FFVII fan! The battle system is fun, Materia fusion is great, voice acting brilliant. The best part of the game is the protagonist Zack Fair!
  5. Dec 19, 2022
    9
    Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII. Uno de los mejores juegos de PSP con la historia más hermosa. Zack siempre será uno de mis personajes favoritos y este remaster lo trae en su mejor versión. No importa en que plataforma lo juegues es excelente este titulo en Nintendo switch se ve y se mueve fenomenal, le hubiera dado un 10 si Square Enix no hubiera hecho publicidad falsa diciendo que enCrisis Core Final Fantasy VII. Uno de los mejores juegos de PSP con la historia más hermosa. Zack siempre será uno de mis personajes favoritos y este remaster lo trae en su mejor versión. No importa en que plataforma lo juegues es excelente este titulo en Nintendo switch se ve y se mueve fenomenal, le hubiera dado un 10 si Square Enix no hubiera hecho publicidad falsa diciendo que en Switch iba a correr en 1080p 60 fps y poniendo capturas más videos de la versión de PC en la e-shop Expand
  6. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    The best way to play crisis core, 101/10 gane everything from my childhood is still here and I love it.
  7. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Played the OG, and still one of the best FF games I played, This is a perfect remaster period.
  8. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Saw some reviews and it was all bs, this game was so good definitely a must play for ff7 fans
  9. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    One of the best game i've played in a while I got really addicted to the missions its soo good.
  10. Dec 22, 2022
    10
    I remember when the original crisis core came out 15 years ago. it was so hype on the psp and arguably the best jrpg game on psp
  11. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    very very fun especially the missions, i remember back then its quite boring but now everything is fun because of the new combat
  12. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    A great psp remaster, you should buy this when its on sale the price might be too high but its a fun game especially to people who played the OG before
  13. Dec 25, 2022
    10
    fantastic game with a fantastic ending. that ending still gets me everytime.
  14. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Theres no way this doesn't deserve an 8 and above, some people is definitely review bombing this game
  15. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    The new combat made it 10000x better than the original crisis core where you literally can't move the camera and when the DMW is always in your face.
  16. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    All those 300 missions are so fun, i never finished all of them back then but in Reunion i got very addicted to all of those missions
  17. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    For a game on the PSP tiltle, there was so much pleasure and activity! Excellent improvements have been made to the aesthetics, fighting, and quality of life. Grab this gem and enjoy it if you love Final Fantasy 7 and want to understand more about Zack and Cloud.
  18. Dec 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best PSP remasters I've ever played; it's obvious from the other reviews that they are unaware of this fact.
  19. Dec 15, 2022
    10
    휴대기기인 스위치에 최적화 되있는 게임
    ps5 용으로 하기엔 아쉬운 그래픽
    기존 작품이 83점인것을 감안하면 그 이상의
    점수를 받기에는 어려울것같음
  20. Feb 27, 2023
    7
    Looks great, battle system is pretty fun, controls are a bit strange, and gameplay is sightly repetitive. Overall a good remake but not the best game overall.
  21. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    My favorite games included this one. It was a real pleasure to play it again. I adore the new aesthetics and the revamped fighting system.
  22. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    It was an entirely new experience for me because I had never played the original. I'm one of those individuals who loved the FF7Remake a lot, so getting a graphically improved prequel to that game is amazing. They refer to it as a remaster, but it seems more like a cross between a remake and a remaster to me. Overall, this is one of the best remasters ever created, assuming it is aIt was an entirely new experience for me because I had never played the original. I'm one of those individuals who loved the FF7Remake a lot, so getting a graphically improved prequel to that game is amazing. They refer to it as a remaster, but it seems more like a cross between a remake and a remaster to me. Overall, this is one of the best remasters ever created, assuming it is a remaster at all. Each boss, each opponent, each level, and each character have a brand-new model. The resolution, performance, and MAYBE some textures are typically the only things updated in many remasters. But you could just as well call this one a remake. Expand
  23. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Although the game has been well-remastered, it is still a 2007 PlayStation Portable game, so bear that in mind. Due to the fact that they haven't really updated that, dialogue is what it is. You get that with a Remaster; some of it still functions, some of it's a touch old. However, what makes this one special is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. This is anAlthough the game has been well-remastered, it is still a 2007 PlayStation Portable game, so bear that in mind. Due to the fact that they haven't really updated that, dialogue is what it is. You get that with a Remaster; some of it still functions, some of it's a touch old. However, what makes this one special is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. This is an obvious choice if you enjoy the FF7 Remake. Expand
  24. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    I had never played the original, so it was a whole new experience for me. Being one of the people who really enjoyed the FF7Remake, receiving a prequel with better graphics is incredible. They call it a remaster, but it strikes me as more of a hybrid between a remake and a remaster. Overall, if it is a remaster at all, this is one of the best ones ever made. There was a lot of fun andI had never played the original, so it was a whole new experience for me. Being one of the people who really enjoyed the FF7Remake, receiving a prequel with better graphics is incredible. They call it a remaster, but it strikes me as more of a hybrid between a remake and a remaster. Overall, if it is a remaster at all, this is one of the best ones ever made. There was a lot of fun and activity for a PSP tiltle game! The fighting, quality of life, and aesthetics have all much improved. If you adore Final Fantasy 7 and want to learn more about Zack and Cloud, get this treasure and enjoy it. Expand
  25. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Just a beautiful game all around, story is great like how I remembered it its good
  26. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Despite being a superb remaster, especially for the PC, the game is still a 2007 PSP title. But that's what a Remaster gives you. But what's cool about this one is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. If you enjoy the FF7 Remake, I would definitely recommend it.
  27. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This game was my childhood, Zack was my favorite character of all time in the whole ff7 universe. best remaster ever
  28. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best remasters ever produced, this is a remake. Each boss, each opponent, each level, and each character have a brand-new model. The resolution, performance, and MAYBE some textures are typically the only things updated in many remasters. But you could just as well call this one a remake.
  29. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    I don't know what the other people are saying this is definitely a better game than the of crisis core.
  30. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Still one of the saddest ff games ever, Zack is the best character in the ff7 universe
  31. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    The best PSP game of all time, as of right now, was this one. It works even better on the console. In this manner, a Remaster is performed. Keeping in mind that wonderful Story
  32. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This game made me remember a lot of memories from my childhood. The end still breaks my heart
  33. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Best psp game back in 2007, glad it was remastered and can be played by anyone now.
  34. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    What a game to end the year, Zack fair is still my favorite character of all time.
  35. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Very good game, i wished it was still rick gomez voicing zack but it is a good game compared to the og.
  36. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    I live how the combat has changed in this one its far more fun and easier. 10/10
  37. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    I don't know why some people rate this below 8 because this version of cc is 10000x better than the og.
  38. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    THE MEMORIESSS the price of freedom is really steep, zack fair still the best ff mc
  39. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    What a remaster! this like the best looking remastered ever like its crazy good.
  40. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Just beat the whole game, its still as sad as the og or sadder because the graphics are more better now.
  41. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Best part of the compliation, can't wait for rebirth to see what they will do on these characters
  42. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Just finished it an hour ago, the side missions are fun now compared the og and its a 1 to 1 remaster.
  43. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    BEST FF GAME EVERRRRR, FF7 is still the best and crisis core is still my fav.
  44. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait, i never thought this game will ever get a remaster but It got something more better than a remaster.
  45. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    After like 15 years its finally playable outside the PSP. if u are a ff fan this is a must play.
  46. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Top 10 game of 2022, still holds up to the og. i remember how this was so hyped in the PSP back in the day.
  47. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    ZACK IS SOO LOVABLE. one of the best written ff characters of all time and one of my favorite games of all timee.
  48. Dec 18, 2022
    10
    A good game to play especially if you are a ff7 fan or just a ff fan overall.
  49. Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Idk what the other people are saying cause if they think this is bad then they don't know about the original LOL.
  50. Dec 19, 2022
    10
    The og version was my childhood...this remaster brings back soo many memories its so good
  51. Dec 20, 2022
    10
    The OG crisis core is the first game to ever make me cry and this one just gave me the same feels all over again
  52. Dec 20, 2022
    10
    I LOVE ZACK SOO MUCHHH this game made me cry like how i cried 15years ago XD
  53. Dec 20, 2022
    10
    What an improvement to the original, if you are a fan of the original this is a must play.
  54. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    The people who gave this a 5 and below are tweaking, if you are complaining about this amazing remaster then you haven't seen the OG
  55. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    I feel like people are review bombing this game because there's no way anyone thinks this is a zero.
  56. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    The old voices are still better but nonetheless the game is still very good.
  57. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Best game of the year for me, this was my childhood and the first jrpg I beat, thank God it got remastered
  58. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    The combat has been improved and so much better compared to the psp version .
  59. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Game is too good i can't believe the score isn't on the 90's like you can see the improvements from the og
  60. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Still holds up to the OG, the second half of this game is unforgettable and will always be the best part of the game.
  61. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Just got platinum, the game is veryyy fun the side missions are very fun too
  62. Dec 22, 2022
    10
    crisis core on the psp is one of my all time favorite FF game everrr it was ahead of its time
  63. Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Best game to end the year definitely and yes zack you became a hero for us :')
  64. Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Its a good game, sometimes the dialog is very cringy but keep in mind that this was a PSP remastered game
  65. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    I love ITTTTT it was a big improvement if you played the PSP version the graphics are soo good
  66. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Zack's story is good but the other characters not so much. Angeal and Genesis are kind of weird lol
  67. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    The ending was so tragic..it was so emotional I thought I can get through it without crying because I already saw this on PSP..
  68. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    these negative reviews are crazy, you can tell they never played the original.
  69. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    the improvements are very visible, the graphics isn't as good as remake but its up there and the combat is now fun even the DMW is now fun
  70. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    massive improvement overall, definitive version on zack's story this is a must play if you played remake
  71. Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Brings back a lot of memories from my childhood. It was my first FF game that I played and I didn't know anything about FF7 back then.
  72. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    game is fantastic and fun tbh, i played the original years ago and I prefer the VA there but the gameplay here is much better
  73. 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.
  74. Mar 20, 2023
    7
    Nice remaster for an already good FF game: solid combat system, good story, beautiful music, cut scenes, voice acting and nice graphics (apart the hair with no filters ;) ).

    The main issues in my view are linked to the original portable design: missions are designed to be quick linear stages and with time they become boring for the current standards (go through a corridor, defeat the
    Nice remaster for an already good FF game: solid combat system, good story, beautiful music, cut scenes, voice acting and nice graphics (apart the hair with no filters ;) ).

    The main issues in my view are linked to the original portable design: missions are designed to be quick linear stages and with time they become boring for the current standards (go through a corridor, defeat the same enemies and gain a prize), Environments are not too various and after finishing the games there are almost no rewards (gallery, cut scenes / tunes player, NG+ with additional quests...). Additionally, on the Switch this is a prequel that does not have a sequel as FFVII Remake is not available (unless you want to play the original HD version) and as the story is designed it leaves quite much of bittersweet feeling at the end...
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  75. Aug 28, 2023
    7
    Really enjoyed this game! It was really awesome to play this game after playing the FF7 Remake to get more of a back story of the FF7 lore. The combat was fun, face pace and engaging! The story overall was good, but at some points it didn’t feel natural? I know that’s a weird critic but I don’t know how else to explain it. Almost felt forced at time. However I did enjoy how linear the gameReally enjoyed this game! It was really awesome to play this game after playing the FF7 Remake to get more of a back story of the FF7 lore. The combat was fun, face pace and engaging! The story overall was good, but at some points it didn’t feel natural? I know that’s a weird critic but I don’t know how else to explain it. Almost felt forced at time. However I did enjoy how linear the game was l, especially since I had just played TOTK for 100+ hours it was nice to jump into a “straight forward” style game/story. Definitely a fun ARPG everyone should check out! Expand
  76. Jun 28, 2023
    8
    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.
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Feb 25, 2023
    65
    Looking at the entire game, Crisis Core is an extremely important title for the Final Fantasy series, but a lot of its luster was lost in time or simply better realized in games that came after it. The main crucifix of Reunion is making a great remaster on top of a flawed gem of a title. For fans of the original, Reunion is the perfect remaster, while other Final Fantasy and action fans would probably be better with a full remake to realize the premise potential.
  2. Jan 16, 2023
    80
    While Crisis Core‘s shorter length is surprising, given the depth of the story it tells, the hooks it digs in are well worth unearthing. The trio tale of Angeal, Sephiroth, and Genesis is a relatively hidden side chapter of the FF7 Compilation, but it provides a deep, emotional core that will likely resonate in Rebirth and beyond.
  3. Jan 3, 2023
    85
    We found in Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion a title that surpasses what we can consider a remaster, offering a deluxe visual revamp with engaging chapter-based gameplay that is ideal for the Nintendo Switch. Its structure may be a little repetitive at times, but it's still a very enjoyable ride for the fans.