Final Fantasy VII Remake

IGN

Tom Marks·Apr 6, 2020

Critic80/100

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake breathes exciting and fun new life into a classic, even if some dull and convoluted filler comes with it.

GameSpot

Tamoor Hussain·Apr 6, 2020

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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. Its PS5 version realizes the world of Midgar with stunning new detail.

Polygon

Carolyn Petit·Apr 6, 2020

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A trade-off with the past

Eurogamer

Aoife Wilson·Apr 6, 2020

Critic80/100

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It feels weird, after loving a game like Final Fantasy 7 for pretty much my entire life, to finally be able to say I've…

Kotaku

Jason Schreier·Apr 6, 2020

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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.

Game Informer

Joe Juba·Apr 6, 2020

Critic88/100

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This remake of a legendary RPG finds an impressive equilibrium between its past and its present, crafting a distinctive world and exciting combat system that feel modern.

GamesRadar+

Heather Wald·Apr 6, 2020

Critic90/100

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A beautifully crafted and entertaining reimagining of a classic that brings renewed life to its story and characters

Push Square

Robert Ramsey·Apr 6, 2020

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Measured against the immense expectations that surround it, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a great game that will inevitably disappoint some fans.