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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I love this game. I also love Genesis. I hope to see him in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
  4. 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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  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Theres no way this doesn't deserve an 8 and above, some people is definitely review bombing this game
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Dec 25, 2022
    10
    fantastic game with a fantastic ending. that ending still gets me everytime.
  14. 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
  15. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    massive improvement overall, definitive version on zack's story this is a must play if you played remake
  16. 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
  17. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    these negative reviews are crazy, you can tell they never played the original.
  18. 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..
  19. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Zack's story is good but the other characters not so much. Angeal and Genesis are kind of weird lol
  20. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    I love ITTTTT it was a big improvement if you played the PSP version the graphics are soo good
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Best game to end the year definitely and yes zack you became a hero for us :')
  25. 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
  26. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Just got platinum, the game is veryyy fun the side missions are very fun too
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    The combat has been improved and so much better compared to the psp version .
  30. 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
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  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.