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Final Fantasy VII Remake
Critics Consensus (Play It)
A thrilling adventure with memorable characters and beautiful aesthetics.
Game Info
A spectacular re-imagining of one of the most visionary games ever, Final Fantasy VII Remake rebuilds and expands the legendary RPG for today. The first game in this project will be set in the eclectic city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience.
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Recommended
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 142
Editors' Choice, Nom: Best Action Game (2020)
Gold TIER
36% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Action, RPG
DEVELOPER(S):
- Square Enix
PUBLISHER(S):
- Square Enix
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Final Fantasy
GAME MODES:
- Single player
Where to Play
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
142
Critic Reviews
89
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
100%
Median Score
90%
Low Score
60%
Tom Marks (IGN)
[Date Unavailable]
8/10
“Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s dull filler and convoluted additions can cause it to stumble, but it still breathes exciting new life into a classic while standing as a great RPG all its own.”
Heather Wald (GamesRadar+)
[Date Unavailable]
4.5/5 stars
“A beautifully crafted and entertaining reimagining of a classic that brings renewed life to its story and characters.”
Joe Juba (Game Informer)
[Date Unavailable]
8.8/`0
“Final Fantasy VII Remake finds a satisfying balance between innovation and tradition, delivering flashy battles and fun systems mixed with nods for old-school fans.”
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (142 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33bits | Euyen Esquefa Pons | 85 / 100 | 04-20-2020 | We have a great game in front of us that only some especially linear levels and some excessively long sections prevent it from being classified as a masterpiece. Still, a must for lovers of JRPGs in general, and Final Fantasy VII in particular. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 9.5 / 10 | 04-18-2020 | The final chapter of the remake may be disappointing for many fans of the original game. However, the rest of the remake is almost perfect renewal of the classic Final Fantasy VII, with greatly expanded Midgar, excellent battle system and lovely cast of characters. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | “While it does have inconsistencies FF 7 Remake is well worth the effort and is an interesting beginning to the world of Cloud” | Read review |
| AnaitGames | Víctor Manuel Martínez García | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | This is the kind of remake we should expect when a classic like Final Fantasy VII comes back: ambitious, nonconforming and divisive. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Juan R. Ufarte | 10 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake follow the masterpiece that was the oldest game. Time passes by the works of art that last. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | You get to do a lot in this game’s runtime, which is why its 35-plus hours feel as hearty as classic JRPGs of twice that length. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 93 / 100 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a great reinterpretation of one single part of the 1997 classic. Its beautiful graphics and impressive combat system, make is it a great game. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Dean James | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | Taking one of the most genre defining and well loved games of all time and rebuilding it from the ground up was a tall order, but Square Enix pulled it off with modernized gameplay and a fleshing out of the world and many characters compared to the original. While only featuring a portion of the story fans know and love, Final Fantasy VII Remake still manages to feels like a complete game, yet still part of a larger narrative to come, and will have fans waiting anxiously for the next entry as soon as they finish. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | For now, this is the best Cloud gaming experience money can buy. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Mohammad Zamani | 9 / 10 | 04-22-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a dream that finally came true. A dream that not only is precious to die hard fans of the series, but also opens a beautiful door to those who never experienced a Final Fantasy game before. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Sina Golab Zade | 9.1 / 10 | 04-14-2020 | The promise of the reunion has finally been fulfilled. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a great and powerful remake and as a lifetime fan I am so happy to live long enough to get a chance to play it. This should be the standard for anyone trying to attempt any sort of remake in any medium. Now, the waiting game begins for the rest of it. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Lizzy Garcia | 8.5 / 10 | 04-10-2020 | Sometimes the camera moves too fast or worse far too slow during combat making me feel disoriented. However, I don’t want to put this game down. It is breathtakingly beautiful, from the set pieces to the character design, and features new and improved combat that is both modern and a love-letter to the original turn-based mechanics. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Joel Couture | 9 / 10 | 04-10-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake does the impossible, somehow allowing me to relive one of the biggest gaming moments of my childhood as if it were new. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Lucas White | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-14-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is going to be weird in so many different ways for so many different people, and for that reason alone I have to give it an enthusiastic recommendation. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Charlie Kelly | 9 / 10 | 04-18-2020 | There’s a lot to love and adore in Final Fantasy VII Remake and I’m grateful for all of it, the good and the bad. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Estela Villa | Recommended | 04-10-2020 | Square Enix has revitalized this RPG after 23 years, but its essence is lost along the way, a Final Fantasy is not the same without its turn-based combat, nor its classics invocations. This Remake offers us an interesting combat system that has been designed to attract new generations to the saga. If you don’t mind waiting a few years to know how the story continues, give it a chance because its technical section is impeccable and you will like the game. | Read review |
| COGconnected | James Paley | 95 / 100 | 04-10-2020 | Wherever Square Enix goes from here, we can’t possibly get there soon enough. Miss out on Final Fantasy VII: Remake at your peril. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake isn’t the retelling of a cult classic that you’re expecting it to be. It’s a lengthy and deliberately slow-paced walk down the Midgar memory lane that leisurely basks within the warm glow of nostalgia, but at the same time it’s an exhilarating and cinematic explosion of action that not only celebrates the impact of the game which rewrote the rulebook for an entire industry in 1997, but also everything else that followed in its genre-defining wake. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Renan Fontes | 7 / 10 | 04-17-2020 | Mediocre world design, poor pacing, and plotting that fails to fully capture what made the original so special, it’s hard not to walk away feeling like this isn’t a disappointment across the board. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Mike Worby | 10 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Better than players could have ever hoped for, Final Fantasy VII Remake strikes a fantastic, resonant chord that will leave long time fans and newbies alike wholly satisfied. | Read review |
| Daily Dot | Nahila Bonfiglio | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-17-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a loving recreation of the cherished 1997 original. Everything has been redesigned, down to minute details on each beloved character. The mechanics are streamlined and polished, allowing for an immersive experience that encourages exploration of the broad, complex world. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Lloyd Coombes | 4 / 5 stars | 04-30-2020 | It offers almost everything I could have asked for, like a masterful conductor and the world’s best symphony orchestra adding elements to your favourite song that you didn’t even know it needed. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Dom Peppiatt | 4 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | If you can break through the more sluggish and unenjoyable moments of the game, you’ll find an absolute gem of an action-RPG shining at the core, a promise of what Square Enix can do with role-playing games in this generation and generations to come. | Read review |
| DarkZero | Dominic Sheard | 9 / 10 | 05-04-2020 | All I am left to say is that Final Fantasy VII Remake is a superb RPG for fans and newcomers, and even with all the changes, it still captures the heart of Final Fantasy VII, a special accomplishment that will make the fans fall in love with the title all over again. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 10 / 10 | 04-13-2020 | With every square inch of its redesign, FF7R’s remaster takes what we know and love about its initial entry and overhauls its experience to fit the mold of the gamer of today. It’s faithful, yet fresh. It’s the same experience, redefined. It’s familiar, yet breathtaking. And most importantly, it’s one of the best game’s of our generation. Final Fantasy VII: Remake is in clear contention for Game of the Year, again… in 2020. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | I kind of agonized over rating Final Fantasy VII Remake. It’s going to garner a lot of discussion from people who are both blown away by the new treatment and disappointed by it, and those feelings are not mutually exclusive. In the end — after thinking on it for some time and removing nostalgia from the equation entirely — I came to the conclusion that this world is full of powerful characters and a setting that’s worth remembering: remake or not. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 8.5 / 10 | 09-02-2019 | Remake removes Final Fantasy VII from its agonizing stasis and animates its objectives with modern sophistication. In spite of its curtailed debut, Remake creates characters out of archetypes, finds class struggle amid its surging environmentalism, and generates dynamic fiction from a familiar narrative. By honoring moments held sacred and defying what may be expected, Remake stays true to the radical and dangerous ambition that defined Final Fantasy VII. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Josh Brown | 3 / 5 stars | 04-15-2020 | …although the complete Final Fantasy VII storyline is a fascinating, emotional globetrotting adventure, this first 40-hour romp is anything but. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | I don’t necessarily see FFVII Remake as a replacement to the original game, as remakes generally are. It’s a complement to it, where the developers have built on the world and characters in such a way that it’s like two sides of a single coin | Read review |
| DualShockers | Kris Cornelisse | 8.5 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | 23 years after Final Fantasy 7 changed the gaming landscape forever, Final Fantasy 7 Remake seeks to revisit Midgar on a scale we could only dream of. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Brad Ellis | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is an ambitious retelling that feels right at home in the modern era. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 04-13-2020 | This is a re-imagining for fans and new players that justifies the reason why remakes, remasters and the likes, are worth it. | Read review |
| EGM | Reid McCarter | 6 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake manages to balance the introduction of new concepts with faithfully recreations of the original game’s most memorable aspects, but it also unnecessarily pads out this first installment in a larger story with too much downtime between its most striking moments. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Aoife Wilson | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | An expansive remake that treads carefully upon this most cherished of games, though some blunders will linger long in the memory. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Tommaso Montagnoli | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | The ability to speak to such a large audience is undoubtedly the greatest advantage of Final Fantasy VII Remake, while the only real flaw is that in all probability it will be too long before we can get back on the road. | Read review |
| Expansive | Sally Willington | Recommended | 04-16-2020 | We touched upon it in our preview last year but while Resident Evil 2 Remake was an exceptional piece of work, and at the time the standard by which all remakes would be judged, I now believe Square have taken hold of the baton and are the ones running with it. | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | The big question for Final Fantasy VII Remake for many is going to be: was it worth the wait? For me, the answer is yes. I teared up at several points, I enjoyed the combat for the most part and the experience of being able to explore Midgar with these fantastic characters in such a visually updated fashion was an absolutely amazing experience. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Castielle | 8.5 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | A very slow start turns into a non stop thrill ride through the reimagined world of Final Fantasy VII. Fans of the franchise will feel right at home in a game that is likely to dethrone Resident Evil 2 as the reigning king of modern remakes. If it weren’t for a combat system that is downright frustrating at times, it would be a must buy for nearly every RPG enthusiast. As it stands now, this is a day one buy for Final Fantasy fans, but for everyone else mileage may vary. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Toby Andersen | 9 / 10 | 04-20-2020 | Little things have been lost along the way, but what we have gained far outweighs the losses. What matters is still intact, and that’s the heart and soul of one of the greatest stories in video game history. It’s a return to form that has felt a long time in coming, and what’s even better is that there’s still at least two more games of this quality to come. | Read review |
| Forbes | Ollie Barder | 8.5 / 10 | 04-11-2020 | Overall, this is an amazing game that works on its own and fleshes out the story and setting of Final Fantasy VII in a remarkably cogent way. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Joe Juba | 8.8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake finds a satisfying balance between innovation and tradition, delivering flashy battles and fun systems mixed with nods for old-school fans | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a video game experience we only get every once in a while, and it’s one of the best titles I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Thomas Pillon | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a deep, dense and strong invitation to rediscover an all-time classic, thanks to a new three dimensional approach of the vast city of Midgar. The game fills up so many gap, deepens the plot, and sometimes takes way too much time to take us from point A to point B. But thanks to a strong and evolving combat system, new looks of iconic characters and a brilliant work of reorchestration of Uemtasu’s score. If only it could have gone just a little further. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Angelo M. D’Argenio | 9.8 / 10 | 04-14-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake falls just short of perfection, but it’s clearly one of the best RPGs to release so far and is definitely a contender for RPG of the year. I’ll go as far to say that this is one of the most important RPG projects of our generation, and I do think everyone, fan of the original or no, should experience it. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mehdi Reazaei | 9 / 10 | 04-10-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is so amazing that not just pays her debt to the original game and remaking that in a very high quality, but it also can guides the future games of the series to the right path. Although it has some minor problems like camera controls in fighting, but it is an absolute masterpiece and one of the best remakes created ever. Either you play the original game or not, don’t hesitate to experience Final Fantasy VII Remake. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Harry Fritsch | 9 / 10 | 04-14-2020 | Square Enix deserve another standing ovation for resurrecting this classic in the manner they have done so. Let’s just hope we don’t have decades of waiting before we get to play Part 2. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Михаил Шагинян, Азамат Тегаев | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | If you were waiting for a turn-based classic with new graphics you will most likely be disappointed, since the game has changed a lot. Everyone else is happy | Read review |
| GamePitt | Kieran Harris | 9.5 / 10 | 07-02-2020 | I had high expectations for the Final Fantasy VII Remake due to the hype around the game when it was first revealed. I’m happy to say that my expectations were met and then some. I loved every second I had with this game (niggles aside) and was engrossed in its world and its story. The characters are a joy to spend time with and I was with them every step of the way. There were twists I didn’t expect and moments that just had me smiling more than I had in a game for years. As someone who hasn’t played the original, I’m not sure how the Final Fantasy VII fans will feel about its changed story, or how different it plays, but to anyone who is looking for a great JRPG to play then look no further than this. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Chris Brown | 7.5 / 10 | 04-10-2020 | Final Fantasy VII REMAKE is a spectacular game that soars and falls in equal measure. There is a lot to love here, but frustrations and disappointments mar the experience. A solid central story is undermined by needless padding. Exceptional combat loses its edge at times due to unfortunate design choices, and gorgeous visuals are muddied with some appalling technical shortcomings. | Read review |
| GamePro | Hannes Rossow | 84 / 100 | 04-06-2020 | A technically impressive action RPG, but it offers only a fraction of the Final Fantasy 7 experience | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Josh McGrath | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Overall, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a stunning game and absolutely worth your time, so long as you go into it with an open mind and don’t expect it to stubbornly adhere to a nearly 25-year-old tale. I, for one, am rabidly excited to see where future entries will take this story. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Blaine Smith | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Much like its predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is far from perfect. Its linear design and difficulty spikes may be off-putting for some, but stick through the rough bits and there’s another incredible story and wonderful world waiting. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 不倒翁蜀黍 | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Although Final Fantasy VII Remake only conclude a very limited part of the whole story, there are still more than 30 hours’ wonderful experience. The way of how they retell the story is nearly perfect. The battle is fast, fluid and also full of classic elements. The only obvious flaw of the game is the dull puzzles. But apart from that, Final Fantasy VII Remake definately is a must-buy masterpiece especially for fans. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Gabriel Moss | 10 / 10 | 04-16-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake faithfully updates Midgar and the original’s enigmatic cast of antiheroes for a new generation, masterfully weaving its own grand tale in the process. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 10 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is the best JRPG from Square since Final Fantasy VII. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Tamoor Hussain | 10 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Square Enix tells a smaller, more personal Final Fantasy 7 tale and marries it with a smart mashup of action and RPG gameplay to deliver a must-play experience. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Heather Wald | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | A beautifully crafted and entertaining reimagining of a classic that brings renewed life to its story and characters | Read review |
| GameXplain | Unknown | Recommended | 04-09-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| GameZone | Mike Splechta | 8 / 10 | 04-14-2020 | Despite those disappointments and Square’s lack of appropriate messaging that this is only Part 1 of a larger story, I still largely enjoyed my time with Final Fantasy VII Remake. The exciting combat system, the ridiculously amazing soundtrack and a Midgar that was a joy to look at and run through all combined to give me a fuzzy feeling inside I only ever got from playing the original. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Eric Hauter | 8 / 10 | 04-16-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a wondrous exploration of the original, with fantastic writing, performances, and production values. However, an overindulgence in cut scenes and an extremely linear path through the game causes some serious sag in the middle chapters. A fine experience, but perhaps best viewed as a prelude to things to come. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Oliver Smith | 10 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | To begin with, it’s not an easy-peasy task to remake Final Fantasy 7. But Square Enix have not only done that, but they have also managed to deliver one of the finest RPG experiences of this generation. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Amy Kay Purcell | 95 / 100 | 04-11-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is more than just a remake. It stays true to the core elements of the original game, while also exploring, expanding, and breathing new life, depth, imagination, and personality into an already outstanding world and cast of characters. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Krista Noren | 9.3 / 10 | 04-23-2020 | The Final Fantasy VII Remake is a beautiful modernization of one of gaming’s most beloved RPGs of all time. It preserves what made people fall in love with the game in the first place, while flawlessly bringing other aspects into the modern age. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Khurram Imtiaz | 9.5 / 10 | 04-22-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a fan’s wet dream come true. It takes everything that has made the original game memorable and expands on it beautifully. It has the potential to become the best Final Fantasy game released this generation, but it is not exactly flawless. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Marion Frayna | 9.3 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | With a game and story this engaging, it’s wild to think that this is just the first of many instalments of Final Fantasy VII Remake. If this first episode is already this good, then we’re already raring to go on the next episode. It’s, then, a matter of when, not if, as Square Enix is already working on it. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | David Koury | 10 / 10 | 05-07-2020 | While nostalgia can be a strong force for some players, Final Fantasy VII Remake is an outstanding title in its own right. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is simply stunning, and a breath-taking masterclass in recreating something beloved for a new – and old – audience. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 9.5 / 10 | 04-14-2020 | While Final Fantasy VII Remake isn’t a direct translation of the original, it does an astounding job recreating the experience from the ground up. The music, the characters, and the attention to detail just sucks you into Midgar like never before. Add on the additional story elements and fantastic combat, and you have a real winner here. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Michał Grygorcewicz | 8.5 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | The remake of Final Fantasy VII isn’t perfect. It has some highly redundant and simply boring side activities that derail the narrative at times, and the visuals are very uneven. But all of these are minor hitches. FFVII Remake is so much more than a mere nostalgia act. It’s probably the most daring game Square Enix has created in years – one that generates great emotions and tons of fun. | Read review |
| Guardian | Steve Boxer | 5 / 5 stars | 04-08-2020 | Hailed as one of the greatest games ever, its remake is superbly reimagined without losing the distinctive quality of the original | Read review |
| GuiltyBit | Marcos Casal | 8.7 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake fulfills its mission of paying tribute to one of the most important games in video game history. Some changes in the story may detract from its quality, but they do not deny its J-RPG status more than remarkable. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Kevin Dunsmore | 4 / 5 stars | 04-10-2020 | It’s hard to remake a beloved game. | Read review |
| Heavy | Elton Jones | 9.8 / 10 | 04-19-2020 | This game is a must-play. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Kevin Chapman | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-25-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a helluva ride, and whether this is your first foray into the world of Final Fantasy of you’ve been an FF fan for decades, there should be plenty here to like. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 88 / 100 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a great game, excellent, even, for today’s standards. And for the most part, it is exactly what fans have been asking for during the past ten years. But the truth is that this isn’t it; this isn’t the game that was promised. | Read review |
| IGN | Tom Marks | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s dull filler and convoluted additions can cause it to stumble, but it still breathes exciting new life into a classic while standing as a great RPG all its own. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Biagio Etna | 9.5 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is an extraordinary game: not only as a magnificent reinterpretation of a classic, but also because of the courage instilled in its writing and perfect conception. A great title from Square-Enix, you have to give it some respect. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Unknown | 9.6 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | The only reason we might not consider Final Fantasy VII Remake a masterpiece is because the play is not over. But it is a work of art. A love letter to the original, written directly on your DualShock 4. Square Enix dresses in Squaresoft, fulfills all its promises and recovers the magic. In short, the remake is just what we expected: a dream come true. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Jamie Kirk | 4 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | So, does Final Fantasy VII Remake live up to the standards set all those years ago? Overall, yes. The world is lively, the script is well written and the combat feels natural. There is still a long way to go in the saga yet, but with these bones it feels like Square Enix has the potential to build something great. The first instalment strikes a great balance of catering to long-time fans while opening up the tale to a newer generation. If you don’t like it, there’s always the original. This trip to Midgar is well worth taking, even if it feels like the best may be yet to come. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Petr Duppal | 9 / 10 | 04-23-2020 | The remake of the 7th Final Fantasy is an awesome game and it would be an excellent if it hadn’t been for a few mistakes. The story changes are just in place, the battle is smooth and the visuals are breathtaking. If you’ve never played any title and wanted, the Seven is the ideal entry title. The game takes a recommendation of 9 out of 10. It is simply a breathtaking experience that combines Eastern and Western elements better than most games. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Mark Fajardo | 4.75 / 5 stars | 04-22-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is the experience fans have been waiting for. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Jason Schreier | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is not what I expected. It’s a grand, ambitious, beautiful experiment, a bold new take on a game that millions of people remember fondly. It sometimes feels shackled by the weight of two decades worth of expectations, but it handles those restraints with aplomb. I certainly can’t wait to see what’s next. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Víctor Rosas | 9.5 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is the piece that knew to blend the past with the present. What Square Enix has done is cause for celebration, as it has been able to fabricate everything we imagined and the vision we had of the original more than two decades ago. Easily, Final Fantasy VII Remake can give modern makers a lecture on how a remake should be done. The adventure that started in Midgar relives again and has surprised us again. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Jonathan White | 7.8 / 10 | 05-07-2020 | There are some terrific improvements, and the soundtrack is still just as excellent as it was when I first played this game in 1997, but the story itself hasn’t aged well and these new liberties are paltry and weak. I’m hoping to be wowed in Remake part two. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 92 / 100 | 06-15-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake takes an old classic and creates a game that both new generation players and old fans will love. One of the strongest candidates to be the game of the year. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Fans will be arguing about it for decades to come but for now this is a surprisingly daring reinvention of the legendary original, although it’s a shame its biggest flaws were largely avoidable. | Read review |
| MMORPG.com | Joseph Bradford | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | It’s not perfect, but Final Fantasy VII REMAKE is the remake I was hoping for. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Spencer Legacy | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-21-2020 | Though a couple of story beats seem stretched or concerning, Final Fantasy VII Remake is an overall fantastic game that does justice to the original with its grand gameplay, thoughtful additions to the story, and beautiful music and visuals. | Read review |
| MSPoweruser | Lewis White | 7.8 / 10 | 04-11-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake is not flawless. In fact, it’s a game that proactively attempts to guide you past its flaws every step of the way, but it is still a game I’m glad I played. It’s likely to bring the ire of hardcore fans: as someone who only has a passing knowledge of original I know for a fact where this story has massively altered. However, if you play FF7R, you will fall in love. Not with the game, and not necessarily its museum-exhibit world, but with its cast. In that sense, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is pretty darn great. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 77 / 100 | 04-24-2020 | I don’t know if I enjoyed Final Fantasy VII Remake as much as I was fascinated by it. The game is bound to divide fans and newcomers, but it’s the kind of experience that’s going to be dissected for decades to come | Read review |
| Nexus | Sam Aberdeen | 9 / 10 | 04-15-2020 | For as much as it rewrites the rule books of what a video game remake can be, it also honours the original in ways that will certainly please fans. The combat is captivating and entertaining, the visuals are often jaw-dropping, and the world design is top-class from a developer who is no stranger to vibrant and detailed worlds. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 7 / 10 | 04-17-2020 | It is a shame that so much time had to be wasted in Midgar, and that Final Fantasy VII Remake couldn’t be just a remake. There was room to improve upon for the original, but that is not what Tetsuya Nomura wanted to do. He was more interested in leaving his stain on what is Square Enix’s most important game ever they made. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Jacob Kavanaugh | 10 / 10 | 04-11-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake pulls no punches. The story feels complete as the entire story builds up to a fantastical ending sequence that has me running out of compliments. This game is something of a marvel to experience, which has me eagerly awaiting the next installment. It’s easy to see how much respect the developers have for this story and these characters during every minute of this adventure, which made it difficult to put down, even for a minute. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 98 / 100 | 04-16-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake isn’t just a retelling of the 1997 iconic adventure. It’s an entirely new experience that has you diving deeper into the world of Final Fantasy VII with distinct encounters and challenging fights. With the developers taking elements from all the past Final Fantasy games and incorporating them into this exceptional adventure that has very little lows. While also giving a decent amount of nostalgia for those who played the original without relying on it. Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of Square Enix’s best games and despite only being the first part delivers a complete game that goes above and beyond. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Kamiab Ghorbanpour | 7.5 / 10 | 04-26-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is beautiful, entertaining, and enjoyable to play, and at times, it improves upon the original game. However, the game moves in a direction which is worrisome, messy, and disappointing. I believe that still the best way to experience Final Fantasy VII is to play the masterpiece that came out in 1997 | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Garrett Martin | 8 / 10 | 04-09-2020 | Whether you’ve played the original or not, you probably won’t forget Final Fantasy VII Remake any time soon. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Stephen del Prado | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | “A staggering reimagining of a genre touchstone, FFVIIR makes improvements upon the original in many areas but is similarly harmed by some uneven additions.” | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Timothy Nunes | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Putting the few slight issues aside, Final Fantasy VII Remake stuns with how it expands on the original. At the same time, it takes its own risks and creates its own footsteps. Final Fantasy VII Remake is beautiful, engrossing, and hard to pass up. This game is meant for both fans and newcomers, no matter how learned, and the sheer level of time and effort put into this reimagining truly shows through and through. | Read review |
| Polygon | Carolyn Petit | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a flawed, but fascinating, reimagining of a classic | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9.2 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | It might have taken years and years but we finally got the Final Fantasy7 Remake. It might not yet be complete but it’s incredible and has been well worth the wait. | Read review |
| Press Start | Kieron Verbrugge | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | At the end of it all, even under immense scrutiny and in spite of some disappointing shortcomings, there’s no getting around the fact that I had a giant grin on my face for just about the entirety of Final Fantasy VII Remake. It’s an enjoyable enough game if you’re a casual fan of Final Fantasy or action RPGs, but if you’re in it for the fandom you may just have your mind blown. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Thiago de Alencar Moura | 95 / 100 | 04-10-2020 | Despite the huge expectations around it, Final Fantasy VII Remake manages to exceed them and deliver an incredible reimagination of the most important JRPG of all time, with a fantastic experience both on its story and on the battlefield, that should please both new and old fans alike. | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Measured against the immense expectations that surround it, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a great game that will inevitably disappoint some fans. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 9 / 10 | 07-31-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake delivers a bold reinvention of a classic while changing what a remake truly means. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 9.5 / 10 | 04-10-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake does the impossible by not only building on the original but surpassing it in some aspects. Admittedly, it has its fair share of stumbles due to uneven side quests, some shaky dialogue as well as pacing issues. Its excellent presentation and combat, however, combined with a more fleshed-out narrative that shows the developing bonds between its characters, make this a wonderful take on a timeless classic. I can’t wait to see what the series comes up with next. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Andrew Cathie | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-26-2020 | Whether you’re a series die-hard or a newcomer, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a must-have. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Alex Fuller | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-15-2020 | Returning to Midgar has been a much more fulfilling experience than I expected going in. Seeing all of these characters, and the world, fully realised in 3D has given me a whole new appreciation for them and I’m very much looking forward to what’s next in store. Exactly how successful the full project is remains to be seen, but the first part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake has done everything it could in getting me incredibly excited for the second. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Taken as a new game based on the PS1 Classic, building and improving on some of its aspects while drastically changing others, this is a beautiful game with a great battle system and some of the best character development ever, but its structure falters somewhat at times. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Cody Gravelle | 5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a picture-perfect return to Midgar. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Michal Korec | 9 / 10 | 04-21-2020 | 23 years old classics is back with new graphics and adjusted gameplay. Still worth to play. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Greg Burke | 9 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a masterpiece, a love letter to FF7 fans, an homage to one of the greatest games of all time. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Jett Vincent Sia | 10 / 10 | 04-24-2020 | This remake is a chance for those who have yet to play FFVII to learn what it’s about and why it’s one of the most iconic games of all time. This reimagination of FFVII is what I believe the fans have always thought FFVII would be deep inside them. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 5 / 5 stars | 04-23-2020 | The game flips the script on the very idea of nostalgia being the only guiding creative force behind a remake. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Domenico Musicò | 8.8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | The first part of Final Fantasy 7 Remake deepens the structure of Midgar, the story and the characters of the originale game, but leaves the players with too many questions about the future and the structure of next episodes. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 8 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | All things considered, it’s still a polished and worthwhile affair, doing many things for many different people. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Samuel Guglielmo | 9.5 / 10 | 04-22-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is beautiful, a ton of fun, and manages to bring one of the jRPG classics up to modern standards with few issues. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Dan Silver | 3 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | Despite being decorated for single-handedly breaking the Japanese role playing game genre in the West, Final Fantasy 7 was also maligned for many years as the videogame most returned to vendors by disgruntled customers. | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 9 / 10 | 04-28-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Posted by Andrew Shaw | 10 / 10 | 04-14-2020 | Cue the Victory Fanfare because Final Fantasy VII Remake is nothing short of a masterpiece. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Brandon Cash | 8 / 10 | 04-30-2020 | Final Fantasy VII: Remake is a must-have for any fan of either JRPGs or Final Fantasy games altogether. It is a great introduction to the deep lore established over 23 years ago and well worth the trip for any fan seeking to return to Midgar. I look forward to part II and hope the momentum created by this game is carried throughout the years to come. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Danilo Dellafrana | 8.5 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a successful return to the past; it’s not without problems, but fans of the series will be happy to revisit an epic story and meet old friends again. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Andrew Agress | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-24-2020 | Confession time, I’ve never fully played the original Final Fantasy VII. Yet Final Fantasy VII Remake kept me engaged through inventive combat, great world-building, and an approach to narrative that made me care about these characters that most players probably grew fond of over 20 years ago. Midgar is a delight to visit in all of its fully realized glory, with tons of areas to explore and even more things to do in it. In finding the balance between tradition and innovation, the game walks a delicate line. While it sometimes stumbles, it otherwise pulls it off elegantly. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Tuffcub | 10 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | An utter joy to play from start to finish, packed with memorable scenes, moustache-twirling baddies, and epic battles. The first part of Final Fantasy VII Remake isn’t just polished, it’s opulent. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Robby Bisschop | 10 / 10 | 04-12-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a love-letter to the source material. It does a much better job at telling the gripping story and makes you truly feel for the inhabitants of Midgar. Lay to rest any worries you may have had over its length as well, as this first “episode” will provide you with a full game’s worth of content. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Matthew Arcilla | 9 / 10 | 05-13-2020 | In the end, when the world of Remake is so painstakingly realized, the combat so immersive, the characters this fully brought to life, I found it difficult to remain steadfast in my apathy towards its source material. Even as the game reaches its heart-stopping conclusion, hinting at not just a greater villain to confront, but a saga on the verge of sweeping you away, Remake feels complete. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | حسين الموسى | 8.5 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Midgar has been truly brought to life in this Re-imagined chapter in the Final Fantasy VII universe, it is packed with impressive details. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Ed McGlone | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | If you’re willing to keep an open mind, you’ll be able to enjoy Final Fantasy VII Remake for what it is at its core: a gorgeous, well-made, and fun RPG that successfully retells one of the best video game stories ever told with a few twists. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Δημήτρης Σαλαμάρας | Recommended | 04-13-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake may be the first part of the story of our favorite characters, but it is in itself a complete game that I’m sure old players will love, as it strikes fearlessly in the heart of nostalgia, as well as new players who decide to “dive” for the first time in this world. Square Enix made history in 1997 and with this Remake they are dusting off the “golden” books of gaming and try repeat it. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 04-10-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is an outstanding game that doesn’t only live up to all expectations but also manages to completely exceed them. I wish I could go into detail about every tiny thing that makes the game so special, but to do so would be unfair to players who just deserve to uncover them all themselves. Just know that every element of the game comes together perfectly, whether it’s with the rewarding exploration, the action-packed combat, or the stellar visual presentation that’ll keep you in awe throughout. | Read review |
| USgamer | Kat Bailey | 3.5 / 5 stars | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake sets out to fully re-imagine a classic RPG with improved combat and an expanded story. Unfortunately, it’s hurt by weak side quests and a surplus of padding, and its biggest change is bound to be controversial. It’s one of the most coherent and enjoyable Final Fantasy releases in years, but it’s also likely to be one of the most divisive. | Read review |
| VG247 | Kirk McKeand | Recommended | 04-06-2020 | The journey is completely worth it. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Thomas Froehlicher | 9 / 10 | 05-03-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a fabulous revival. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.5 / 10 | 04-13-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake brilliantly recreates the events of Midgar in a breathtaking way. Even though there’s no denying just how amazing of an experience it is, the adventure within will still leave fans wanting much more. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 8 / 10 | 04-22-2020 | As a result of magnifying such a comparably miniscule portion of play, the pacing in the remake lumbers. Still, the prospect of leaving planet Earth for a few hours comes at a premium in our present moment. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Heidi Hawes | 9 / 10 | 04-21-2020 | FFVII Remake impressed me in every possible way. The level of detail to the world building and character development is some of the best I’ve ever seen in a video game. There are several trophies that you can only acquire after a few playthroughs with making different choices, so there is a huge replayability factor. Square Enix took a big chance by taking one of the most influential video games of all time and completely revamping it. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Francesco De Meo | 9.3 / 10 | 04-06-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake is a masterful modernization of the series’ classic formula. The game is an extremely solid JRPG that looks, sounds and plays great, despite some pacing issues and linearity. That said, the unexpected story twists may sour the experience a bit for those who expected a faithful remake. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Eric Hall | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-20-2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake may not be what fans were expecting, but that’s far from a bad thing. Square Enix has delivered a remarkable RPG that upgrades the iconic title with beautiful graphics, an expanded world, and first-rate combat. | Read review |
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