Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 81
  3. Negative: 1 out of 81
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  1. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 6, 2022
    40
    An inspired piece of Final Fantasy 7 fan service, and a very good remaster, but as a standalone game the story and gameplay has very little value.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jan 23, 2023
    A more ambitious redesign is missing. Its portable game structure from fifteen years ago makes it limited as an RPG.
  2. Eurogamer
    Dec 6, 2022
    Despite something of an overdeveloped plot, Crisis Core Reunion goes beyond just a quick upgrade, making some fundamental improvements to visuals, sound and controls, and implements them with care. There are flaws, but it remains a joy to spend time with favourites Cloud, Aerith, and Sephiroth once more. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  3. Kotaku
    Dec 13, 2022
    For all of its strengths, Crisis Core is ultimately too obsessed with itself to serve as a perfect prequel. The game’s core narrative is an excellent half or three-quarters of a story. The final plot arc, however, fails to recognize that VII is its own story with its own characters. Crisis Core’s depiction of VII’s characters, and its refusal to stop shoving new characters into existing narratives, makes for a disappointing conclusion.

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#48 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#24 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 891 out of 1125
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 1125
  3. Negative: 215 out of 1125
  1. Ekko
    Dec 14, 2022
    0
    It's (unfortunately only) passable. Serviceable. It does look good, and it does have some of those magical surprises that made FF7(R) great.It's (unfortunately only) passable. Serviceable. It does look good, and it does have some of those magical surprises that made FF7(R) great. As others said: The dialogue writing is showing its age, but is still acceptable. The story itself isn't too shabby, so if you're just looking for more of that FF7-realm magic, you might get what you look for. The battle system works good enough, though a little more tactical engagement would have been nice. Materia Fusion is pretty cool. All in all, it's a good, solid 7, BUT: The price point is -for what it actually is, a good looking remaster- a little too steep. If this was a $39,99 title, it'd be a 7.5.… Full Review »
  2. RandomHero215
    Dec 28, 2022
    0
    1/10

    Game is fun until Zack starts talking.

    THE PRICE OF RICK GOMEZ IS STEEP.
  3. asdfgrand
    Dec 16, 2022
    0
    Another nostalgia bait from Square Enix, with somewhat better graphics and atmosphere-breaking remixed soundtracks, not to mention the worstAnother nostalgia bait from Square Enix, with somewhat better graphics and atmosphere-breaking remixed soundtracks, not to mention the worst re-recording ever, especially on Zack the new va totally deprived the charm of character
    They seriously need to stop milking FF7 besides there are much more possibilities in enhancing other numbering ones    … Full Review »
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