Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 162 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth takes everything good about Final Fantasy VII Remake and puts a polish on it. Whether you've played Final Fantasy VII before or not, you can find something to love in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
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"Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" is a single-player Role Playing Game that takes players on an expanded journey beyond the city of Midgar, across a vibrant and vast world, with new characters, evolved combat system, and rewarding side content. As Cloud and his friends search for Sephiroth, they explore beautiful regions, deepen relationships, and unleash powerful team-based combos in this standalone adventure for fans and newcomers alike. This game promises new adventures and an interesting plot for players to discover.

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews
story41 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game features an expanded story, characters, and lore, providing a deeper experience compared to the original PS1 version.
  • Combat has been improved with new mechanics like synergy attacks, making battles more dynamic and engaging.
  • The open world is larger and more immersive, filled with side quests and activities that enhance character interactions and the overall narrative.
  • The game suffers from pacing issues due to an overabundance of mini-games, which can disrupt the flow of the main story.
  • Some players find the open world design repetitive and formulaic, leading to a feeling of bloat in the gameplay experience.
  • Technical performance issues, particularly in performance mode, detract from the overall visual quality of the game.
  • story105 mentions

    The story in "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" expands significantly on the original, introducing deeper character interactions and lore while maintaining core narrative elements. While some players appreciate the added depth and engaging side quests, others find the pacing affected by excessive mini-games and open-world distractions, leading to occasional confusion in the plot. Overall, the game is praised for its compelling storytelling, character development, and innovative twists, setting high expectations for the trilogy's conclusion.

    • “The story was exceptional and that's what I was interested in, and it did justice to all of the characters from my childhood and even made them better because I was able to understand them better through more dialogue.”
    • “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth delivers an extraordinary story expanding on the plot in ways that fans could never have imagined with a massive open world and character building they will adore.”
    • “It strikes the perfect balance between retelling a familiar tale and telling its own captivating story, delivering a constant stream of unforgettable moments, from stellar boss fights to jaw-dropping set-pieces to heartfelt character interactions and more.”
    • “There are some slow segments with forced immersion via mini-games/side quests that had me put down the game several times.”
    • “The plot is a bit confusing with all the multi-universe stuff, but let's see how they continue the remastering saga; my expectations are high.”
    • “I actually liked the more linear part 1 better; I feel like this one is too open and I feel drawn away from the main story too much and lose interest.”
  • graphics38 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and immersive world-building, often described as a significant improvement over the remake. While many players appreciate the breathtaking scenery and character designs, some have noted issues with performance mode leading to a decline in visual quality. Overall, the graphics are considered a highlight, contributing to an engaging and captivating gaming experience.

    • “As a long-time fan of the series, I was blown away by the stunning graphics, immersive storytelling, and captivating gameplay.”
    • “The updated graphics, immersive gameplay, and captivating storyline make it a must-play for fans old and new.”
    • “Watching the story of Final Fantasy VII with gorgeous graphics and fantastic acting elevates the entire experience.”
    • “Graphics need to be addressed too.”
    • “They even had to push performance fixes in the day 1 patch which translates to reducing graphics and animations to save fps instead of optimizing, sadly, which is an industry trend.”
    • “Both graphics modes leave something to be desired.”
  • gameplay28 mentions

    The gameplay in FF7 Rebirth is praised for its fluidity and accessibility, featuring improved combat mechanics, new traversal options like grapple hooks, and a synergy system that enhances team attacks. Players can engage in a semi-open world filled with diverse side quests and activities, while the stunning graphics and immersive storytelling elevate the overall experience. Despite some pacing issues and tutorial overload, the game is considered a significant advancement in the franchise, offering hours of engaging content and memorable character interactions.

    • “The gameplay is fluid and way more accessible with the new additions to the combat and traversal.”
    • “A multitude of small tweaks and gameplay changes add up to an impressive experience that feels like a giant leap forward, while continuing a great story with characters that find new ways to hook you.”
    • “Ff7 Rebirth is bigger in scope, providing a solid narrative and riveting gameplay that makes you fall in love again with the unknown journey.”
    • “Tutorial after tutorial to explain overly inflated mechanics that have no reason to be in the game.”
    • “There's random moments of intense slowdown, which if you played the demo, think of the 'fire area' where Cloud walks at 0.3 speed and then L2 R2 to 'move along the ground' mechanic.”
    • “Outside of the world traversal, gameplay adds synergy abilities that, while handy, are definitely annoying when all you want to do is block or counter.”
  • music27 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its beautiful compositions and nostalgic arrangements of classic tracks. The seamless transitions between music pieces enhance the immersive experience, and the soundtrack is often described as one of the best in the industry, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay and storytelling to new heights.

    • “I like how some music tracks transition into another by fading in instead of skipping, making the game more immersive. Despite the pacing issues at times, the overall story and gameplay are very good and one of the best in the franchise.”
    • “The music that plays in those areas is one of my favorites from the original.”
    • “Square Enix did an excellent job with the remake of part 2 from the storyline to gameplay; music and controls are all 10 stars, it is a masterpiece.”
    • “Sure it has color and its iconic music playing but seems like a cope to mask the area's reduction.”
    • “Chadley and Mai are incredibly intrusive, music can be inconsistent at times, far too many minigames.”
    • “The music can be inconsistent at times, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization19 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with performance mode offering a smooth 60fps but suffering from significant visual quality issues, described as blurry and reminiscent of older games. Quality mode, while visually better, runs at a poorly optimized 30fps, leading to inconsistent performance and technical issues. Overall, players suggest that the game sacrifices visual fidelity for performance, reflecting a broader industry trend, yet many still find the gameplay experience enjoyable despite these shortcomings.

    • “The first game (original) kind of made you work a little to advance in certain ways - like using a ribbon to nullify poison in a specific boss battle or adjusting stats through materia optimization to get a little edge to come out on top in a difficult battle.”
    • “From combat to graphics to music to side activities to writing to performances, Rebirth is one for the books and I can’t wait to see where we go from here.”
    • “Whether in graphics or performance mode, the quality of the experience remains the same: top tier presentation with exceptional gameplay.”
    • “Performance mode is a smooth 60fps but visually looks terrible.”
    • “They even had to push performance fixes in the day 1 patch which translates to reducing graphics and animations to save fps instead of optimizing, sadly, which is an industry trend.”
    • “The quality mode looks decent but it's a poorly optimized 30fps and at times it's sickening; the performance modes are super blurry looking.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to balance nostalgia with fresh storytelling, delivering unforgettable moments through heartfelt character interactions and a richly developed world. While some feel that certain emotional scenes from the original were not executed well, the overall narrative and character depth resonate strongly, maintaining the emotional core that has captivated players for years. The combination of engaging storytelling, dynamic combat, and a stunning open world contributes to a deeply immersive emotional experience.

    • “With an incredible and multi-layered open-world, outstanding combat, and a heartfelt story that takes you on a beautiful scenic route, Rebirth reaches heights you’d need one wing to touch.”
    • “Square captures and recontextualizes 1997's opus with an unyielding vision of world building that has a keen eye for modernity but never compromises in maintaining the emotional core that has resonated with players for decades.”
    • “[strikes the perfect balance between retelling a familiar tale and telling its own captivating story, and does it while also standing on its own two legs; delivers a constant stream of unforgettable moments, from stellar boss fights to jaw-dropping set-pieces to heartfelt character interactions and more; boasts an incredible cast of characters, from the heroes to the villains; deviates from the original game's story in bold and exciting ways; excellently fleshes out the original FF7's world and characters, and does so without compromising its pacing; lets players explore a massive, excellently designed open world that touts impressive visual and mechanical variety; a vast amount of things to do, with different kinds of optional quests and activities feeling enjoyable and rewarding in their own unique ways; a staggering amount of minigames, the majority of which are enjoyable, especially the dangerously addictive queen's blood; stellar combat builds on an already incredible system with smart additions and improvements; multilayered progression mechanics boast surprising depth; looks gorgeous; incredible soundtrack.]”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly when pursuing platinum trophies or engaging in forced mini-games that detract from the overall enjoyment of the combat and story. The presence of padding and poorly designed areas further diminishes the experience, making some side quests feel like a chore.

    • “The only time anything felt like a chore was trying to get the platinum, which I gave up on because it was getting tedious.”
    • “Unfortunately, this game has so much padding and tedious mini-games that you're taken out of the combat and story (the good parts of this game) so much that it lowers the overall experience.”
    • “The frustration of forced and tedious mini-games and some poorly designed areas is not worth it.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the engaging storylines and well-crafted characters that enhance the overall experience. The combination of stunning character designs and a reimagined world contributes to a deep and enjoyable narrative, complemented by fun gameplay mechanics and addictive side activities.

    • “Lovely character development and storylines, as well as fanservice aplenty.”
    • “Incredible story and character development, world reimagined in this engine, combat is deep and extremely fun.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is praised for its witty banter and comedic moments, providing a refreshing contrast to the often serious tone of modern games. Reviewers highlight the balance of humor with heartfelt writing and engaging performances, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “In an era where games take themselves too seriously, I appreciated the humorous banter and comedic moments.”
    • “The game features humorous and heartfelt writing and performances that enhance the overall experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The stability of the game is generally positive, with players enjoying the new traversal mechanics like grapple hooks and climbing sections, as well as the engaging relationship dialogue system. However, specific stability issues were not mentioned in the reviews provided.

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90% average critic score

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Play time

97hMedian play time
74hAverage play time
27-120hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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