I've never played a Final Fantasy game but I've heard by many that Final Fantasy VII was one of the most important videogames ever made.
Final Fantasy VII Remake was my first game in the series and... oh boy, where do I begin!
So, despite the slightly inconsistent writing, the story is good so far, but unfortunately, it's only the beginning and there's still a lot to come in the future.
The characters are some of the most engaging and likable characters I've seen in a while, and even some minor side-characters surprised me a lot.
The combat system is excellent! It's like a combination of Hack 'n' Slash & Turn Based at the same time, there are 4 completely different party members to control, tons of different skills, items and builds to use, it's deep, organic, it feels awesome and it looks phenomenal.
The RPG elements are executed well and the Materia system is just wonderful.
The bosses are some of the best I've ever encountered in a videogame.
The music is absolutely fantastic for sure and it fits the visuals perfectly, and the visuals are breathtaking; the lighting, the animations and the setting are some of the best I've seen in a PS4 game, and the set-pieces and the visual representation are absolutely top-tier as well.
I do have few complaints with the game though; for example, despite the beautiful graphics, the textures look blurry at times. Also, the story has noticeable padding with some chapters feeling longer than they should've been, and the side-quests are uninteresting for the most part.
Pros:
+ Interesting story
+ Awesome characters
+ Flawless gameplay
+ Incredible music
+ Gorgeous visuals
Cons:
- Inconsistent texture quality
- Pacing issues
- Weak side-quests
Narrative: 7/10
Gameplay: 10/10
Content: 9/10
Characters: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Graphics/Audio: 10/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
Final Fantasy VII Remake is a masterfully crafted Remake and one of the most exciting videogame experiences I had in a while, and that's only the beginning.
Do I recommend it?:
Hell yes, to both fans and people who haven't played Final Fantasy VII before as well.
Final Fantasy VII Remake was my first game in the series and... oh boy, where do I begin!
So, despite the slightly inconsistent writing, the story is good so far, but unfortunately, it's only the beginning and there's still a lot to come in the future.
The characters are some of the most engaging and likable characters I've seen in a while, and even some minor side-characters surprised me a lot.
The combat system is excellent! It's like a combination of Hack 'n' Slash & Turn Based at the same time, there are 4 completely different party members to control, tons of different skills, items and builds to use, it's deep, organic, it feels awesome and it looks phenomenal.
The RPG elements are executed well and the Materia system is just wonderful.
The bosses are some of the best I've ever encountered in a videogame.
The music is absolutely fantastic for sure and it fits the visuals perfectly, and the visuals are breathtaking; the lighting, the animations and the setting are some of the best I've seen in a PS4 game, and the set-pieces and the visual representation are absolutely top-tier as well.
I do have few complaints with the game though; for example, despite the beautiful graphics, the textures look blurry at times. Also, the story has noticeable padding with some chapters feeling longer than they should've been, and the side-quests are uninteresting for the most part.
Pros:
+ Interesting story
+ Awesome characters
+ Flawless gameplay
+ Incredible music
+ Gorgeous visuals
Cons:
- Inconsistent texture quality
- Pacing issues
- Weak side-quests
Narrative: 7/10
Gameplay: 10/10
Content: 9/10
Characters: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Graphics/Audio: 10/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
Final Fantasy VII Remake is a masterfully crafted Remake and one of the most exciting videogame experiences I had in a while, and that's only the beginning.
Do I recommend it?:
Hell yes, to both fans and people who haven't played Final Fantasy VII before as well.