Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1041 Ratings

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  1. Dubeau
    Jan 2, 2023
    6
    This is basically a story driven corridor game. The combat is generic at best, although I like the Materia part of it, it's kind of boring button mashing affair. Nothing aside cut scenes and combat section. No exploration, no item creation. This barely qualifies has a RPG. The animations are unequal but most of them are pretty good. Good voices over. But I get bored really fast with thisThis is basically a story driven corridor game. The combat is generic at best, although I like the Materia part of it, it's kind of boring button mashing affair. Nothing aside cut scenes and combat section. No exploration, no item creation. This barely qualifies has a RPG. The animations are unequal but most of them are pretty good. Good voices over. But I get bored really fast with this game. I give it 60%. Maybe it was the top of a PSP entry list at the time, but now, it's just your generic follow a path for the story with slim RPG elements. It's just dull.… Expand
  2. bokarsh-z
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
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    only worth 40 dollar and worth 20 dollar of u have original game.
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    - 12 - 80 hour long.
    -very very repetitive side missions, zack annoying new voice, bad dialog, generic bad plot holes japanese story.
    -very repetitive gameplay but fun, cool summoners cutsence, good sad ending, now game have all characters voice, better graphic and control.
  3. philzlz
    Jan 13, 2023
    7
    I had never played the PSP version of Crisis Core and as a big fan of Final Fantasy VII I was always interested to see how it tied into the main game. The combat was fun and reminded me of the Remake, characters were likeable but some cringe worthy dialogue made me roll my eyes at times.

    The game looked great but levels were too short and linear which is more a PSP memory than a game    I had never played the PSP version of Crisis Core and as a big fan of Final Fantasy VII I was always interested to see how it tied into the main game. The combat was fun and reminded me of the Remake, characters were likeable but some cringe worthy dialogue made me roll my eyes at times.

    The game looked great but levels were too short and linear which is more a PSP memory than a game problem. Overall I liked it for the story but the gameplay loop became a bit stale near the end.    … Expand
  4. belloeaitante
    Feb 10, 2023
    6
    I played the original Crisis Core and I must say that this is a missed opportunity.

    It's the same exact game with a few minor gameplay tweaks and new graphics, which are way better than the PSP version but below average for today's standards. The game is a grindfest, which was acceptable 20 years ago, given the limitations of the PSP, but not today. Every aspect of the game    I played the original Crisis Core and I must say that this is a missed opportunity.

    It's the same exact game with a few minor gameplay tweaks and new graphics, which are way better than the PSP version but below average for today's standards.

    The game is a grindfest, which was acceptable 20 years ago, given the limitations of the PSP, but not today.

    Every aspect of the game (dialogues, graphics, gameplay and missions) feels old.

    In my humble opinion, they should have released Crisis Core as a DLC for FF7 Remake (which is on another level) removing all the filler content of the original (basically 80% of the game) and developing the characters and plotline a little more.

    This is nothing more than a glorified remastered.

    If you have played the original, you can skip it and you won't miss a thing.
    If you haven't and you are curious about Zack's story, make sure not to buy it at full price.    … Expand
  5. kinsang
    Jan 13, 2023
    5
    ถือว่าเป็นการรีมาสเตอร์เกมเก่าที่ทำออกมาได้ดีพอสมควร แต่ในฐานะเกมแล้ว อาจจะเพราะว่าเป็นเกมเก่า บทและเนื้อเรื่องจึงค่อนข้างโบราณและคลีเช่ไปเยอะ ตัวเอกและตัวร้ายดูเป็นตัวละครมิติเดียว ไม่มีอะไรน่าดึงดูด ส่วนเกมเพลย์ก็ค่อนข้างจะซ้ำซาก ยิ่งเล่นไปนานๆก็ยิ่งเบื่อ ถ้าไม่มีความน่ารักของเอริธก็คงจะได้คะแนนน้อยกว่านี้ไปแล้วถือว่าเป็นการรีมาสเตอร์เกมเก่าที่ทำออกมาได้ดีพอสมควร แต่ในฐานะเกมแล้ว อาจจะเพราะว่าเป็นเกมเก่า บทและเนื้อเรื่องจึงค่อนข้างโบราณและคลีเช่ไปเยอะ ตัวเอกและตัวร้ายดูเป็นตัวละครมิติเดียว ไม่มีอะไรน่าดึงดูด ส่วนเกมเพลย์ก็ค่อนข้างจะซ้ำซาก ยิ่งเล่นไปนานๆก็ยิ่งเบื่อ ถ้าไม่มีความน่ารักของเอริธก็คงจะได้คะแนนน้อยกว่านี้ไปแล้ว
  6. shin777
    Dec 18, 2022
    0
    Unplayable. Controller is bugged, its like LB is always pressed, you can only do magic. Tested whit xbox controller and whit dualsense and game is bugged whit both
  7. Crimson9
    Dec 19, 2022
    5
    Never played the original.

    The combat here is pretty good. Zack is a charming character. However, you can really tell this was made at the start of Square Enix's decline. Theres some very good stuff here, but you can feel the lack of Sakaguchi in the direction of this game. And theres a lot more, by a wide margin, JRPG weirdness and nonsense in the writing and plot than was in 7. I    Never played the original.

    The combat here is pretty good. Zack is a charming character. However, you can really tell this was made at the start of Square Enix's decline. Theres some very good stuff here, but you can feel the lack of Sakaguchi in the direction of this game. And theres a lot more, by a wide margin, JRPG weirdness and nonsense in the writing and plot than was in 7.

    I really hated FF7 Remake's story. I expected this to have the same level of nonsensical garbage. But its definitely toned down. Still, you can tell its made by someone who thinks introducing a crazy amount of convolution is somehow necessary for the story.    … Expand
  8. GVB
    Dec 21, 2022
    7
    The structure of the game is a bit boring, and some combats are so, soooooo long... but, it tells the story of Zack. And there are a few scenes with Aerith. And Cloud is there, and even Tifa... oh, man! I've already said that the characters of Final Fantasy VII are sweeter than chocolate?
  9. Ratingss
    Dec 14, 2022
    0
    No ultrawide support, cringe characters and pre rendered cutscenes, awful brainless combat.
    When you think Final Fantasy is finally trying to make a decent game to live up to the franchise undeserved fame, something like this comes out.
  10. iTarnishedShura
    Dec 14, 2022
    4
    I know it is just a remaster, but it is very underwhelming. Dialogues should and must have been updated. It is painful to hear characters talking in this game even as a Final Fantasy fan.
  11. Sepgu
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Great remaster and well made PC version, Square seems to be getting better and better with PC versions, hopefully RemakePart2 will release flawlessly on PC.
  12. fairzack511
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    For a game on the PSP tiltle, there was so much pleasure and activity! Excellent improvements have been made to the aesthetics, fighting, and quality of life. Grab this gem and enjoy it if you love Final Fantasy 7 and want to understand more about Zack and Cloud.
  13. CloudXz
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    This Game was already the best PSP Game of all Time. Here on Console it is even better. That is how you do a Remaster. Not to forget that amazing Story.
  14. Masweatty
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    After like 15 years its finally playable outside the PSP. if u are a ff fan this is a must play.
  15. tshrimp
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    I never played this on the PSP, so this was new for me. I am not a huge JRPG fan, but do enjoy them from time to time, and this one did not disappoint. The battle system was very good, the story was good enough to move things along and keep my attention. As expected, it kept things open ended and wanting more which I can get with the latest Final Fantasy VII which I have for the PS5, butI never played this on the PSP, so this was new for me. I am not a huge JRPG fan, but do enjoy them from time to time, and this one did not disappoint. The battle system was very good, the story was good enough to move things along and keep my attention. As expected, it kept things open ended and wanting more which I can get with the latest Final Fantasy VII which I have for the PS5, but have not yet played much of, but will now get back to. My main complaint is Zach, and his whinny, selfish with somewhat corny dialog. That can be common with many JRPGs, but don't have this same complaint with the other characters. Loved the intro/story for Cloud. Easy to recommend this one as it is great fun.… Expand
  16. zackstrifee
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best PSP remasters I've ever played; it's obvious from the other reviews that they are unaware of this fact.
  17. Cinnn
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    My favorite games included this one. It was a real pleasure to play it again. I adore the new aesthetics and the revamped fighting system.
  18. Smurfer
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    It was an entirely new experience for me because I had never played the original. I'm one of those individuals who loved the FF7Remake a lot, so getting a graphically improved prequel to that game is amazing. They refer to it as a remaster, but it seems more like a cross between a remake and a remaster to me. Overall, this is one of the best remasters ever created, assuming it is aIt was an entirely new experience for me because I had never played the original. I'm one of those individuals who loved the FF7Remake a lot, so getting a graphically improved prequel to that game is amazing. They refer to it as a remaster, but it seems more like a cross between a remake and a remaster to me. Overall, this is one of the best remasters ever created, assuming it is a remaster at all. Each boss, each opponent, each level, and each character have a brand-new model. The resolution, performance, and MAYBE some textures are typically the only things updated in many remasters. But you could just as well call this one a remake.… Expand
  19. Zayren
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Although the game has been well-remastered, it is still a 2007 PlayStation Portable game, so bear that in mind. Due to the fact that they haven't really updated that, dialogue is what it is. You get that with a Remaster; some of it still functions, some of it's a touch old. However, what makes this one special is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. This is anAlthough the game has been well-remastered, it is still a 2007 PlayStation Portable game, so bear that in mind. Due to the fact that they haven't really updated that, dialogue is what it is. You get that with a Remaster; some of it still functions, some of it's a touch old. However, what makes this one special is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. This is an obvious choice if you enjoy the FF7 Remake.… Expand
  20. FFman
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    I had never played the original, so it was a whole new experience for me. Being one of the people who really enjoyed the FF7Remake, receiving a prequel with better graphics is incredible. They call it a remaster, but it strikes me as more of a hybrid between a remake and a remaster. Overall, if it is a remaster at all, this is one of the best ones ever made. There was a lot of fun andI had never played the original, so it was a whole new experience for me. Being one of the people who really enjoyed the FF7Remake, receiving a prequel with better graphics is incredible. They call it a remaster, but it strikes me as more of a hybrid between a remake and a remaster. Overall, if it is a remaster at all, this is one of the best ones ever made. There was a lot of fun and activity for a PSP tiltle game! The fighting, quality of life, and aesthetics have all much improved. If you adore Final Fantasy 7 and want to learn more about Zack and Cloud, get this treasure and enjoy it.… Expand
  21. Ttfs
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Just a beautiful game all around, story is great like how I remembered it its good
  22. yoyooo
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Despite being a superb remaster, especially for the PC, the game is still a 2007 PSP title. But that's what a Remaster gives you. But what's cool about this one is that it features all of the voice actors from the FF7 Remake. If you enjoy the FF7 Remake, I would definitely recommend it.
  23. Yoloooo
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This game was my childhood, Zack was my favorite character of all time in the whole ff7 universe. best remaster ever
  24. Mjoseph
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best remasters ever produced, this is a remake. Each boss, each opponent, each level, and each character have a brand-new model. The resolution, performance, and MAYBE some textures are typically the only things updated in many remasters. But you could just as well call this one a remake.
  25. Ayanoo
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    I don't know what the other people are saying this is definitely a better game than the of crisis core.
  26. Zacksuu
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Still one of the saddest ff games ever, Zack is the best character in the ff7 universe
  27. TheRevv
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    The best PSP game of all time, as of right now, was this one. It works even better on the console. In this manner, a Remaster is performed. Keeping in mind that wonderful Story
  28. MetaReviewerr
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This game made me remember a lot of memories from my childhood. The end still breaks my heart
  29. Gmxxx
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Best psp game back in 2007, glad it was remastered and can be played by anyone now.
  30. FFReviews
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Played the OG, and still one of the best FF games I played, This is a perfect remaster period.
  31. Zachh
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    What a game to end the year, Zack fair is still my favorite character of all time.
  32. Ptonnn
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Very good game, i wished it was still rick gomez voicing zack but it is a good game compared to the og.
  33. TheOggg
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    I live how the combat has changed in this one its far more fun and easier. 10/10
  34. User0000
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    I don't know why some people rate this below 8 because this version of cc is 10000x better than the og.
  35. harukaaa
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Top 10 game of 2022, still holds up to the og. i remember how this was so hyped in the PSP back in the day.
  36. mariepawnd
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    very very fun especially the missions, i remember back then its quite boring but now everything is fun because of the new combat
  37. JAmongg
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Brings back a lot of memories from my childhood. It was my first FF game that I played and I didn't know anything about FF7 back then.
  38. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    A great remake or remaster every developer should do this. The graphic are much better than the og and the combar more intuitive.
  39. Zayonn
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    The best way to play crisis core, 101/10 gane everything from my childhood is still here and I love it.
  40. Poffreedom
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    THE MEMORIESSS the price of freedom is really steep, zack fair still the best ff mc
  41. Kingsht
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    What a remaster! this like the best looking remastered ever like its crazy good.
  42. Minervaaa
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Just beat the whole game, its still as sad as the og or sadder because the graphics are more better now.
  43. Nightk
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Saw some reviews and it was all bs, this game was so good definitely a must play for ff7 fans
  44. seppii
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Best part of the compliation, can't wait for rebirth to see what they will do on these characters
  45. Ginthe25th
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Just finished it an hour ago, the side missions are fun now compared the og and its a 1 to 1 remaster.
  46. Gamerr06
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    BEST FF GAME EVERRRRR, FF7 is still the best and crisis core is still my fav.
  47. Modeloo
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait, i never thought this game will ever get a remaster but It got something more better than a remaster.
  48. snowwyywolffyy
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    ZACK IS SOO LOVABLE. one of the best written ff characters of all time and one of my favorite games of all timee.
  49. SOSAAA
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    One of the best game i've played in a while I got really addicted to the missions its soo good.
  50. Treyygod
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    A good game to play especially if you are a ff7 fan or just a ff fan overall.
  51. Johnnygamerrr
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Idk what the other people are saying cause if they think this is bad then they don't know about the original LOL.
  52. Tmaxxy
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    The og version was my childhood...this remaster brings back soo many memories its so good
  53. jayroa
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    The OG crisis core is the first game to ever make me cry and this one just gave me the same feels all over again
  54. Sarahhjanee
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    I LOVE ZACK SOO MUCHHH this game made me cry like how i cried 15years ago XD
  55. samm00
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    What an improvement to the original, if you are a fan of the original this is a must play.
  56. Sage00
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    The people who gave this a 5 and below are tweaking, if you are complaining about this amazing remaster then you haven't seen the OG
  57. RAGEEEE
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    I feel like people are review bombing this game because there's no way anyone thinks this is a zero.
  58. Reereee
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    The old voices are still better but nonetheless the game is still very good.
  59. FrancissM
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Best game of the year for me, this was my childhood and the first jrpg I beat, thank God it got remastered
  60. MayaaaT
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    The combat has been improved and so much better compared to the psp version .
  61. rinnyy101
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Game is too good i can't believe the score isn't on the 90's like you can see the improvements from the og
  62. Rizzlordd
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Still holds up to the OG, the second half of this game is unforgettable and will always be the best part of the game.
  63. Nemystarr
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Just got platinum, the game is veryyy fun the side missions are very fun too
  64. sunlightbBabyy
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    crisis core on the psp is one of my all time favorite FF game everrr it was ahead of its time
  65. Takashii00
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Best game to end the year definitely and yes zack you became a hero for us :')
  66. GregGamingg
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Its a good game, sometimes the dialog is very cringy but keep in mind that this was a PSP remastered game
  67. KailerReviews
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    I remember when the original crisis core came out 15 years ago. it was so hype on the psp and arguably the best jrpg game on psp
  68. nand00
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    I love ITTTTT it was a big improvement if you played the PSP version the graphics are soo good
  69. Darthwaver
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Zack's story is good but the other characters not so much. Angeal and Genesis are kind of weird lol
  70. Strifee9
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    The ending was so tragic..it was so emotional I thought I can get through it without crying because I already saw this on PSP..
  71. geekreviews
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    these negative reviews are crazy, you can tell they never played the original.
  72. Flyyy
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    the improvements are very visible, the graphics isn't as good as remake but its up there and the combat is now fun even the DMW is now fun
  73. joolyfangs
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    massive improvement overall, definitive version on zack's story this is a must play if you played remake.
  74. Raynee
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    A great psp remaster, you should buy this when its on sale the price might be too high but its a fun game especially to people who played the OG before
  75. roseeevi
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    fantastic game with a fantastic ending. that ending still gets me everytime.
  76. emieee
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    game is fantastic and fun tbh, i played the original years ago and I prefer the VA there but the gameplay here is much better
  77. Sharonne
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Theres no way this doesn't deserve an 8 and above, some people is definitely review bombing this game
  78. Whitebear00
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    The new combat made it 10000x better than the original crisis core where you literally can't move the camera and when the DMW is always in your face.
  79. Ziderryugo
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    All those 300 missions are so fun, i never finished all of them back then but in Reunion i got very addicted to all of those missions
  80. Garsupial
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    The prequel to Final Fantasy VII now playable on PC, improving everything on this beloved PSP classic. We have exactly the same game as always. Good way to bring this title back to life.

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. MMORPG.com
    Jan 3, 2023
    80
    What Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion accomplishes is something few other remasters or remakes get right: it revives the original core experience – pun intended – of the original Crisis Core release and places it on modern consoles with modern upgrades. The combat system is more refined and responsive, the visual upgrades are serviceable if not as extreme as some may hope, and the storyline is virtually unchanged – for better or worse. That said, there were some areas that Square Enix could have made some adjustments and didn't, meaning we all have to sit through ghastly lines of dialogue that were awkward the first time around, let alone now. That's not enough to completely dull the effort, however, as Crisis Core is one of the best remasters available today.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Jan 3, 2023
    82
    If you played the original Crisis Core and are looking for an excuse to revisit the game, the remaster is definitely the ideal way to play it as everything has been updated to current generation standards. This remaster also doesn’t change much from the original story, so you don’t have to worry about the canon of the series either.
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  3. Hooked Gamers
    Jan 3, 2023
    83
    In all, Reunion is a fun way to revisit the universe of Final Fantasy VII and let players experience some of the events that would eventually lead to the main story that gamers have known and loved for over 20 years. Reunion is a fantastic remastering that lets a new generation of players witness more of the stories within Midgar and allows for even more build up throughout the series as the next release looms ever closer. For anyone even somewhat interested in this world, whether they're first time grunts entering Midgar for the first time, or SOLDIER 1st Class who have played either the original or other games in the series of FFVII, this game provides a good way to experience a world of science and magic merging, and starts a tragic tale that has lived in gamer's hearts ever since the initial release in 1997.
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