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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Square Enix
Release Date:
Metascore
83
Based on
67 Critics
User Score
8.6
Based on
355 Ratings
Summary Back to top
Square Enix is brings this role-playing game to the PSP the fourth installment in their Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series which includes the movie "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children," the game "Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII" for PS2, and "Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII" for mobile devices.
Starring: Yoshinori Kitase, Tetsuya Nomura, Tetsuya Nomura
Developer: Square Enix
Genre(s): Action RPG
# of players: 1 Player
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Rating: T
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
54
Mixed:
11
Negative:
2
98
PSX Extreme
It plays like a dream, blurring the lines between both genres that it covers much more than any other game. And it looks the part too, as it is easily the best looking handheld game you'll see to date, along with God of War.
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90
Play Magazine
Crisis Core is a full, complete, dignified game. [Apr 2008, p.65]
90
GamesRadar+
The simplicity and the gambling factor of the DMW are what make the gameplay so appealing. It’s fast, easy, addictive and perfectly suited to a portable experience.
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85
IGN
Issues aside, Crisis Core is a great PSP game -- no question. It honors Final Fantasy VII's legacy. Even the game's music, while not composed by Nobuo Uematsu, is charming and fits the overall style of the world.
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83
Play.tm
Were it not for the plot and the special significance of Final Fantasy VII this game would invariably fail to stand out in a crowded genre, brimming with innovation and quality. Still, this is Final Fantasy, and that still counts for something.
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80
Total Video Games
For any fan of the Final Fantasy games, or Japanese RPGs in general, Crisis Core is a must play purely for how well the story is crafted.
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35
GameCritics
If the words "the death of Aeris" don't bring a tear to your eye, then dropping $40 on Crisis Core certainly will.
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
97
Mixed:
9
Negative:
9
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Sonnorcteer
Mar 7, 2009
This is the most awesome handheld game i have ever played ever, probs even with Patapon. This game is incredibly addictive and everything This is the most awesome handheld game i have ever played ever, probs even with Patapon. This game is incredibly addictive and everything about it is awesome. can't see what people don't like about the story. the battle system is great and the end emotional. Amazing, beats Gods of War easily in my opinion, no conest.… Expand
10
DominicF.
Aug 6, 2008
Very cool game especially the end almost brought me to tears not only the best game i have every played on PSP best game i ever played. Very cool game especially the end almost brought me to tears not only the best game i have every played on PSP best game i ever played. Really got in to it at the end if you want to spent $40 good game to spend it on!!… Expand
10
ZavierC.
Feb 25, 2008
This game seems absolutely amazing. The unique gameplay that Square has created easily allows Crisis Core to top most of the PSP games This game seems absolutely amazing. The unique gameplay that Square has created easily allows Crisis Core to top most of the PSP games already available. Even though most Final Fantasy fans already know the story of Zack, it's nice for Square to allow us to go more in-depth to this amazing story. Along with the story, there's the graphics. Best graphics I have seen on -any- PSP game. The only problem I have heard of, from the Japanese ports, was the fact that the battles were sort of easy. As long as the story is good, I could really care less!… Expand
10
GoldenDragon
Apr 20, 2011
One of my top favorite games for any portable console. The gameplay isn't entirely intuitive, but it works quite well. Of course, that's notOne of my top favorite games for any portable console. The gameplay isn't entirely intuitive, but it works quite well. Of course, that's not to say the gameplay is boring, I think it's amazing! The storyline, if you have played the original Final Fantasy VII (7), tells you what happens before. The is absolutely phenomenal, in fact, listen to "Fulfilled Desire", the ending song to Crisis Core, that song is fantastic, and pretty much defines the emotional aspect of the game, and of course, the beauty of the music itself. The voice acting is stellar. The voices fit the characters perfectly. The graphics are superb as well. If you want an amazing game, pick this one up.… Expand
9
SharpS.
Jul 14, 2008
The DMW I hate that thing. FF7: CC is in all fairness a prequel to FF7, if you did not like FF7 then chances are you will be biased and not The DMW I hate that thing. FF7: CC is in all fairness a prequel to FF7, if you did not like FF7 then chances are you will be biased and not like this game. Crisis Core was made for fans of FF7 to deepen the relationship with the characters and forge a better understanding of the story. I myself enjoyed the game for the nostalgic memories it brought to me and the plot, which at times was confusing but is expected when translating from one language to another. The battle system is not my favorite I prefer turn based system much like FF7 although I think a FFX system would have worked better here. The story is immersing and the characters are likable. all together It is not the shining pearl of the Final Fantasy universe but it is a good game and I think deserves a deal of respect. 9 out of 10.… Expand
8
Jouna92
Dec 25, 2013
Fighting system is very addictive. Amazing soundtrack with brilliant guitar pieces. Story provides some good sections but mostly it'sFighting system is very addictive. Amazing soundtrack with brilliant guitar pieces. Story provides some good sections but mostly it's unfocused and questionable.… Expand
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Man
Mar 25, 2008
Well i can sum up my feelings of this game with a big meh. Buy it only if you like androgyny.
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