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TIME FOR A ZACK ATTACK!

https://opencritic.com/game/14063/crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion/reviews

Crisis Core is back in an entry that is more than a simple remaster, but not quite a full remake either. The story and dialogue is 1 to 1 with what it was originally, but the voice acting, character models and environments have all be redone and the combat system also completely overhauled to make it feel closer to what FFVII's combat was like instead of the Kingdom Hearts-esque combat of the original. So far we got a 79 through 43 review so far (technically lower than the original PSP release which was an 83, but expectations were obviously different back then). I wonder what they have to say about the game. Let's find out

Noisy Pixel - 9.5/10
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a brilliant example of what a Remaster should be. It's the same game I remember, but the updated graphics, controls, and combat make it so much more. You might feel fatigued with the respective mission structure, but there's so much for new and old fans to enjoy in this release, and I'm happy that it received the level of attention it deserves. This is a must-play game for any who truly wishes to understand the incredible narrative of Final Fantasy VII and what makes it so great.

Shacknews - 9/10
I had some mixed feelings by the time I rolled credits on Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion. When I played FF7 Remake, I felt like I had played something noticeably grander than its source material. I didn't get that same sensation out of Crisis Core. Instead, I felt like I was playing an updated version of the PSP original. After thinking it over, I ultimately determined that the PSP original was pretty good and given the visual upgrades and the quality-of-life changes, I felt generally satisfied by Reunion. As a whole and in a vacuum, I heartily give this game a thumbs up. To Final Fantasy 7 fans, specifically, I have to say that Reunion is an absolute must play, especially given that nobody knows where this is all heading.

Playstation Lifestyle - 8.5/10
Crisis Core Reunion is not quite a remaster and not quite a remake. The upgraded visuals breathe new life into the game, but there are little reminders here and there of its PSP origins. However, with a $50 price point, Square Enix is at least somewhat acknowledging that its not rebuilt from the ground up. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will almost certainly reference events from Crisis Core. So, a playthrough is practically required for those looking forward to the next installment of the FF7 Remake series. Considering the condition of some of Square Enixs past remasters, Crisis Core Reunion impresses. I hope this is an indicator we can expect the company to take more care with this sort of title in the future.

RPG Site - 8/10
Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII Reunion is one of Square Enixs better remaster offerings and is generally a pleasure to play. The responsiveness and tight controls, along with the new quality-of-life additions, make combat a thrill to take part in. The visuals breathe extra life into an already interesting world, and I never got sick of watching the redone summon attacks. The story of Zack, while tragic, is still filled with moments of some brevity and intrigue, thanks in new small part to Zack simply being a wonderful character. My gripes aside, I am thrilled that whole new generations of players can once again enjoy this prequel and see Zacks story again after such a long time. Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a must-play for anyone that loves Final Fantasy VII.

Gamespot - 8/10
Ultimately, if you go into Crisis Core Reunion expecting a one-for-one remake of Crisis Core, quirks and all, you will not be the slightest bit disappointed. It is a greatly improved version of a great game, one that all Final Fantasy VII fans eager for more story would benefit from playing. While you shouldn't expect any new content or story revisions (sincere apologies to all of you who were hoping, I'll admit I was too), you can expect a powerful ode to the kindest man you'll ever meet and the legacy he passed on.

Screen Rant - 6/10
Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion still has its place in the hearts of many veterans of the series and Final Fantasy 7's world, and maintains its relevance to the FF7 Remake series. However, the original Crisis Core also received a lot of justified criticism, and Reunion doesn't do much to address those points. It's nice to have a prettier, more functional and more accessible version of this PSP prequel, but it's still hard to recommend it as a game. Fans who got into the series because of FF7 Remake are going to experience an obvious gap in quality and may be left wondering what all the excitement was about. Zack's tragic tale deserved a better retelling on modern hardware, and Crisis Core Reunion ultimately feels like a missed opportunity

Metro GameCentral - 4/10
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. The high production values of the original still shine through and the remaster/remake has spared no effort. Some of the storytelling works despite the weak script, particularly at the end.Combat is simplistic, skill-less, and highly repetitive. Random limit breaks and levelling up is pure madness. Story and characters have little appeal outside of the context of Final Fantasy 7.

SHINE_GET_64 posted...

"An inspired piece of Final Fantasy 7 fan service, and a very good remaster"

sounds like a 10 to me baby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGfF6rEr90M

The purpose of this release as I see it is to make this story more accessible to the RE audience and have it presented in the same way. It sounds like it does exactly that so sounds like it's everything I wanted from it.

did they fix Zack's voice in the final cut

because I don't know if I want to play a full game of that after how good Rick Gomez was in the original

SHINE_GET_64 posted...

the combat system also completely overhauled to make it feel closer to what FFVII's combat

FFVII or FFVIIR

Seeing that average woke me up from the marketing hype and made me remember that I thought Crisis Core was fucking awful and played like shit.

I don't know why I was interested in this in the first place lol.

Great will get on a future sale.
Already buying too many Square games as is.

SHINE_GET_64 posted...

An inspired piece of Final Fantasy 7 fan service, and a very good remaster

And yet still not above a 5 apparently. What even.