One aspect that really stuck out to me was that the heroes experience real loss and consequences of their actions. This visual splendor is accentuated by a fantastic story that combines timely messages of corporate greed and its impact on our environment and its people. So many moments made me stop to just pan the camera around and marvel at the visual splendor. Characters are rich with detail and expressiveness and find a way to mesh together with the world in wonderful ways. The art style was brought up to modern standards so beautifully.
When the remake came out I finally decided the time had come to jump into this series and see it for myself.įrom the opening moments, the game blew me away with the production values. However, I just never got around to playing the original. There are also so many aspects of the game that I have strong connections to such as the characters, story, themes, and music. I respected the hell out of what the game was for its time and what it did for the industry. I tried to play FF7 several times but I could never get into the game. For a little bit of background I have been a fan of the Final Fantasy series for quite some time but the PS1 Final Fantasy games were always in my pile of shame. It has been quite a journey to get here but I finally finished Final Fantasy VII Remake. Overall, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a game worth picking up whether or not you've played the original as this does so much to distinguish itself and it does so near perfectly. Certain chapters will drag and ruin some of the pacing at times.
+ Engaging narrative about fighting for what you believe is right with interesting characters and excellent villain's. + Brilliant and emotional voice acting paired with great character models and animations. + Incredible set-pieces that wow unlike any other I've seen and make for some of the craziest cinematic moments in gaming. + Gorgeous recreation of the classic city of Midgar. + Live turn based combat makes for great battles that give you enough variety for you to approach in anyway you want. This is a remake done right! Final Fantasy VII Remake is a joy ride of a game and one that evolves the foundations of the original and elevates it to new and exciting heights that anyone newcomer or longtime fan alike can enjoy.