Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Reviews

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN Spain
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2022

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion rescues one of the best PSP videogames, with a remaster that looks like a remake and generates frictions that are hard to ignore. A half-baked work that, yes, is a good opportunity to explore the past of some of the most interesting characters of Midgar.

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7 / 10.0
Dec 23, 2022

Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.

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7.3 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2022

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is a masterful remaster of a little more than adequate game. Not a bad game, in fact it is still a decent action RPG that will keep you entertained for about 20-30 hours of play. However, in terms of substance and narrative responsibility it leaves much to be desired.

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75%
Dec 19, 2022

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion offers a polished new coat of paint for a game that, sometimes, shows its age, but the amount of work that went into the remaster is definitely praiseworthy.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2022

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is a much superior version, especially in audiovisual aspects, and its artistic and musical style is in tune with the Final Fantasy VII remake. On the other hand, the gameplay deserved a deeper overhaul, as well as more content. Despite having little appeal on its own, the game is recommended to fans of Final Fantasy VII, as it adds weight to its narrative experience.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2022

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is an entertaining spinoff with action packed combat, but at this point it's showing its age a little.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 7, 2022

For the ongoing Final Fantasy VII re-examination, which Square Enix has officially dubbed the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core feels like required reading. Its place in the larger story is important and will likely grow in significance moving forward, but making your way through those story moments sometimes feels like a school assignment. Reunion is a well-executed remake of the 2007 game that delivers fun combat alongside a stilted story with an interesting and narratively important final act. If you plan on starting or continuing the Final Fantasy VII Remake journey, make sure to do your homework.

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7.8 / 10.0
Feb 1, 2023

Despite some hiccups in this port to consoles, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a must-have for any fan of this series as they explore Midgar through the eyes of Zack Fair.

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78%
Dec 6, 2022

Those invested in the series who haven't played this will find the best way to play it, while those with cursory interest may be left wanting.

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7.8 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2022

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a good remaster of a prequel that really shows its age in terms of narrative structure and gameplay design. The work done by Square Enix is ​​commendable, with significant improvements made to the graphics and the combat system, but the experience as a whole remains a bit shaky, and we would have definitely preferred a full-fledged remake rather than a remaster that doesn't hold up too well.

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INVEN
Top Critic
7.9 / 10.0
Dec 16, 2022

FFVII Reunion is a satisfactory for both who have played the original PSP version or those who have not. From Improved visuals to combat system, the game is ready to entertain your both eyes and hands. Pretty sure it will be the most satisfying year-end gift for FFVII Remake fans.

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7.9 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2022

Despite some balancing problems that simplify the game difficulty, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 - Reunion is a work of love that respects the original game and its unforgettable story.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 20, 2022

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a terrific remaster that brings this must-play prequel into the modern era. Almost everything that I hoped would be updated was given attention, including a more fluid battle system and combat, cleaner UI, high-quality textures, lighter controls, and (to my everlasting surprise) an untouched story that doesn't take any daringly divisive risks like Remake.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 16, 2023

An excellent master of a flawed old handheld game, with somewhat fewer warts.

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Jan 16, 2023

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. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is an essential chapter in the modern Final Fantasy 7 mythos – and the most important spin-off in the entire series.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 5, 2023

Final Fantasy:Crisis Core Reunion is one of the best remasters I've ever played. With a completely overhauled look for today market, refined gameplay and a renowned soundtrack, it's easily one of the best RPGs of the year. Despite some details that could be worked better, this is a title that will truly delight fans and give due prominence to a great character in this world.

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80 / 100
Dec 31, 2022

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII: Reunion lives up to its promise of being much more than a remaster. With its renewed graphics and gameplay mechanics, it is a game that fans of the series should not miss!

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8 / 10.0
Dec 27, 2022

Having the chance to play one of my favorite Final Fantasy experiences, with updated graphics, tweaked combat and in 60FPS on the Playstation 5 and Steam releases was an offer I just couldn’t wait to take up. I’m so happy that it has turned out, for the most part, better than I expected.  Due to the original device limitations, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion was always going to feel a little different than a traditional title. This is helped somewhat by Crisis Core always having gone beyond the average handheld title. Surprisingly, it isn’t held back at all by the disjointed gameplay loop and instead presents an addictive and fun condensed adventure with real heart and some wacky Square Enix writing to boot. Dodgy voice dub aside, it’s fantastic that this title is now more wildly available to gamers. Whether you missed it the first time around or played the original, you owe it to yourself to step into Zack Fair’s boots and take the fight to Genesis one more time.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 25, 2022

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is an impressive remaster that makes the game far more fluid than the original but it is limited by its PSP origins.

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8 / 10
Dec 20, 2022

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy 7- Reunion is a prime example of how remasters should be handled. A massive graphical overhaul, streamlined and satisfying gameplay mechanics and wonderfully remastered soundtrack outweigh the 2007 originals flaws in bloated side-content and repetitive structure. Square Enix have kept their honour and given Zack Fair the hero treatment he deserves.

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