Final Fantasy VII Remake Reviews

Final Fantasy VII Remake is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Apr 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.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 21, 2020

23 years old classics is back with new graphics and adjusted gameplay. Still worth to play.

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Heavy
Top Critic
9.8 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2020

This game is a must-play.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 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.

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Renan Fontes
Top Critic
7 / 10
Apr 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.

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10 / 10 stars
Apr 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.

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Gamefa
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Apr 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.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 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.

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100 / 100
Apr 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.

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95 / 100
Apr 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.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 9, 2020

Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a love letter to the original game. With likeable characters, engaging gameplay, and clever twists and turns, FF7R does everything that it needs to. An over-reliance on pre-existing knowledge of FF7 may make it a tough introduction for new players. The strong writing and excellent gameplay should carry newcomers over the finish line, even if they're confused by things by the end. The ending might be a little controversial, but the rest of the game sets up such a strong base that I can't wait for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2.

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90 / 100
Apr 6, 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.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 6, 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.

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Apr 6, 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 - for me, at least, without one, the other doesn't exist.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 6, 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. Final Fantasy VII Remake is a very well done game, it is much more polished and complete than the series latest installments and it offers a nice level of challenge that will satisfy action RPGs lovers. However, we did wish for the game to be more open and less controlling for the player's actions.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 6, 2020

Final Fantasy VII Remake is the best JRPG from Square since Final Fantasy VII.

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9 / 10
Apr 6, 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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 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.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 23, 2024

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth blends nostalgia with innovation, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers. The game impresses with its enhanced visuals and storytelling, setting a high bar for the adventure ahead, and it impresses with its satisfying combat mechanics, abundance of mini-games, and memorable soundtrack. While it navigates through some questionable story changes and occasional clunky exploration, Rebirth offers a rich and immersive experience. It skillfully tells a great story, making it a compelling play as it gears up for the trilogy's conclusion.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 13, 2020

Final Fantasy 7 Remake has re-envisioned the classic game, delivering a much expanded upon but faithful adaptation of the Midgar portion of the Final Fantasy 7 story. Providing brand new twists and turns to the narrative and plenty of great character development. It’s likely still years away, but I truly can’t wait to see what Square Enix have in store for us in the next entry in this multi part remake of one of the greatest games of all time.

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