PlayStation PS5 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Clear PAL

FF7 Rebirth - I am only 20 hours in and having a blast! I have played most Final Fantasy games in their entirety so this game was on my wish list since it’s reveal.This is essentially a break away from your traditional linear experience and offers much more in terms of having choice in what you do and when you do it. Do side quests and explore to find intel so you can take down a tough Summon in training, sure! Have fun racing chocobos and beating your best time, let’s go!Summons are BACK! And looking better than ever!Being able to climb, drop down and generally explore the environment as you see fit is just so much nicer than hitting an invisible wall every time.You have vast landscapes, open world exploration, side quests, mini games and chocobo-mounts at ... MoreFF7 Rebirth - I am only 20 hours in and having a blast! I have played most Final Fantasy games in their entirety so this game was on my wish list since it’s reveal.This is essentially a break away from your traditional linear experience and offers much more in terms of having choice in what you do and when you do it. Do side quests and explore to find intel so you can take down a tough Summon in training, sure! Have fun racing chocobos and beating your best time, let’s go!Summons are BACK! And looking better than ever!Being able to climb, drop down and generally explore the environment as you see fit is just so much nicer than hitting an invisible wall every time.You have vast landscapes, open world exploration, side quests, mini games and chocobo-mounts at your fingertips and SO MUCH more! They all encourage you to see what the game has to offer and always keeping you entertained in the best way possible! Running (or riding around) with your favourite characters from FF7!The depth in character skills, material, and many other things is just night and day compared to FF’s of recent which is a breath of fresh air. There are weapon levels, party levels, weapon skills and tons more to customise your stratergy.Synergy skills a plenty which are skills linking multiple characters to smash enemies to bits are well thought out and the fluidity and character movement is amazing!Of course this may not be for everyone, some would prefer not to have much choice and follow the amazing story along a linear path and I get it.However if you are a fan of FF, RPG’s or have never played a FF game before I highly recommend Rebirth. It satisfies my need in every way, being a FF fan and will have 100’s of hours to enjoy I’m sure. If you are in any way on the fence, please don’t be, pick it up and you will see 😀

Joyful and Fun Addition to FF7 Story

Rebirth continues where Remake left off. And like Remake, it diverges from the original story in some ways while still adhering to the overall story and plot points. Rebirth feels like a celebration of the original game while still being its own entity. It does not replace the original, nor is it trying to. It is an addition. While you could skip Remake and start from Rebirth, this is not recommended. It’s also ideal to have played the original PS1 game and be familiar with the spin-off content, including but not limited to Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus, the novels, and Advent Children. People completely new to FF7 may feel lost at times. Like the original PS1 game, Rebirth is loaded with mini games, including a new and addicting card game. Some of the open world ... MoreRebirth continues where Remake left off. And like Remake, it diverges from the original story in some ways while still adhering to the overall story and plot points. Rebirth feels like a celebration of the original game while still being its own entity. It does not replace the original, nor is it trying to. It is an addition. While you could skip Remake and start from Rebirth, this is not recommended. It’s also ideal to have played the original PS1 game and be familiar with the spin-off content, including but not limited to Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus, the novels, and Advent Children. People completely new to FF7 may feel lost at times. Like the original PS1 game, Rebirth is loaded with mini games, including a new and addicting card game. Some of the open world stuff is repetitive but is structured mostly to get you running around the map and explore. It is not mandatory. This game is a joyful experience from start to finish and there is evident and abundant love for this story and world, these characters, in everything it does. It’s a sharp contrast to the dour and gloomy experience of FF16, which I had played just a few months prior to Rebirth’s release. The colors are bright and vibrant, the music is wonderful, and it remembers that even though this is a serious story, it is okay to be silly (as the original frequently was!). Combat still feels sharp with a few new mechanics. Each party member plays differently and you will be forced into learning each of them. You can choose your party for the open world content but bosses and story segments will frequently restrict you to specific characters. Equipment loadouts are critical to getting through bosses and challenges. It is also worth mentioning that Rebirth is noticeably more difficult than Remake. Especially Hard Mode. While you can “overlevel” to an extent, I got to the final boss at level 50 after completing all normal mode side content and it was still a reasonable challenge that took several attempts to roll credits. You’d be looking at maybe a couple of hours of additional grinding in the second to last chapter to hit 70(max) at that point, but it kills the story momentum and isn’t necessary. There is an easy mode and the game allows you to freely switch to it from normal. New to Rebirth is a dynamic difficulty that will scale things up to your level if you start to feel that you are overleveled in normal. Hard Mode expects you to be max level with highly leveled materia from the start and to know the mechanics and bosses on a deeper level. In Remake’s Hard Mode, this was important but it was more flexible in allowing mistakes or suboptimal equipment. Oftentimes Rebirth’s Hard Mode content is unforgiving. Chapter Select is available postgame and you can either keep or reset side quest progress, so don’t feel anxious about skipping quests on the first play through. I am two legendary combat sim challenges away from the platinum trophy at nearly 200 hours of gameplay. It has been a sincere joy to play, aside from some frustration with the optional Hard Mode content. Eagerly looking forward to the final game in this project!

Probably the greatest value AAA game on the shelf!

They took all the criticisms from part 1 (FF7 Remake) and fixed pretty much all of them, then improved the things that they were already doing well. The game feels incredible to play, the character writing and story telling are top shelf. The OST (of which there are 400 new music tracks) is probably the greatest in any video game. Rebirth feels like it should cost $150, but I'm glad it doesn't because more people need to play it! For newcomers to the FF7 story, I recommend playing part 1 first which is still a very good game even today.The combat is the best I've experienced in a video game, it's the perfect marriage of turn based strategy with modern action. If you need something to help step you into the world of JRPGs I recommend this or Final Fantasy XVI.No ... MoreThey took all the criticisms from part 1 (FF7 Remake) and fixed pretty much all of them, then improved the things that they were already doing well. The game feels incredible to play, the character writing and story telling are top shelf. The OST (of which there are 400 new music tracks) is probably the greatest in any video game. Rebirth feels like it should cost $150, but I'm glad it doesn't because more people need to play it! For newcomers to the FF7 story, I recommend playing part 1 first which is still a very good game even today.The combat is the best I've experienced in a video game, it's the perfect marriage of turn based strategy with modern action. If you need something to help step you into the world of JRPGs I recommend this or Final Fantasy XVI.No game is perfect however, and this one does suffer from having too much additional content - not something that bothers me as it means there is plenty of stuff to keep me busy while I wait another 3 years for part 3. The main story probably takes 70 hours if you do no side content, and double that if you do. Then double again if you plan on trying to get the platinum trophy. Some of the side content is also incredibly difficult, which for me is a positive as I expect the challenge to be hightended with each new part in the trilogy.

[Rewarded Review] (no spoilers) Detailed review and explanation

I played the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which can be experienced before diving into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, you can skip the Remake and simply watch a recap for Rebirth, though this would save you some money, you'd miss out on the experience.From my perspective, the game evokes nostalgia from the original Final Fantasy 7 released on the first PlayStation console. I appreciate the character models and the voice acting in both English and Japanese. The Japanese voices sound quite dramatic, but Cloud's voice seems a bit too child-like.The gameplay is enjoyable, offering two distinct styles to switch between, giving a sense of the classic feel while remaining in real-time combat. I appreciate the flexibility this provides.(Minor spoiler): One downside is ... MoreI played the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which can be experienced before diving into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, you can skip the Remake and simply watch a recap for Rebirth, though this would save you some money, you'd miss out on the experience.From my perspective, the game evokes nostalgia from the original Final Fantasy 7 released on the first PlayStation console. I appreciate the character models and the voice acting in both English and Japanese. The Japanese voices sound quite dramatic, but Cloud's voice seems a bit too child-like.The gameplay is enjoyable, offering two distinct styles to switch between, giving a sense of the classic feel while remaining in real-time combat. I appreciate the flexibility this provides.(Minor spoiler): One downside is that two characters from the original game are only briefly featured in the Remake, which feels like a tease. I believe they'll be more prominent in future installments.My opinion on the matter is that I'm not a fan of the game being split into multiple titles for marketing and monetization purposes, but at least there are no microtransactions.The storyline is well-developed, with greater depth than the original. Exploring the open world for the first time in this game is exhilarating, but the game can still feel linear during cave battles. Combat is fast-paced, and the classic mode allows for strategic thinking.A mental note: Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth differs significantly from the Remake in terms of weapon leveling. If you plan on playing the Remake before Rebirth, keep in mind that the leveling mechanics are quite different.

[Rewarded Review] A Superior Sequel in Many Ways

Despite not receiving the promised exclusive steelbook that comes with pre-ordering the game and my copy being delivered in bad/damaged condition (was able to trade for a new copy), this review is solely focusing on the quality of the game itself.After playing 100+ hours of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and still not yet finished with the main story, I am exuberant from what I have experienced so far. The sequel to FFVII Remake is arguably superior due to the vast, seamless open-world with dynamic traversal and environments/regions. The characters are developed further and are a joy to watch and play due to the engaging interactions and synergy they have between each other in cutscenes and gameplay. The combat system is a step-up from FFVII Remake, with air-combat ... MoreDespite not receiving the promised exclusive steelbook that comes with pre-ordering the game and my copy being delivered in bad/damaged condition (was able to trade for a new copy), this review is solely focusing on the quality of the game itself.After playing 100+ hours of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and still not yet finished with the main story, I am exuberant from what I have experienced so far. The sequel to FFVII Remake is arguably superior due to the vast, seamless open-world with dynamic traversal and environments/regions. The characters are developed further and are a joy to watch and play due to the engaging interactions and synergy they have between each other in cutscenes and gameplay. The combat system is a step-up from FFVII Remake, with air-combat being improved and the new synergy moves being both flashy and effective as they open up more options in battle. The music is also stellar as expected, although so far I'm unsure if it tops Remake's soundtrack and other FF OSTs. And not to mention the grand amount of minigames that is so much fun, with almost all of them being optional to play.Speaking of, a lot of things are optional, so you can focus on the main story and not do much exploration or not play a majority of minigames if you want. The story so far is interesting to follow, and it does answer some questions from FFVII Remake, but will probably leave even more questions by the end. For now, the narrative is coherent enough and follows many story beats from OG FFVII.As a Final Fantasy fan, this is one of the best FF games and it's going to be quite the task to top this game when the final part of the FFVII Remake trilogy arrives.

[Rewarded Review] Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - amazing!

I have been waiting for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for years and I actually just beat it and loved it so much. The story follows the party and their quest to stop sephiroth and unlike the first one, FF7:Remake, this one isn't just one city. You explore multiple cities and even different continents. The amount of detail they've poured into this portion from the original Final fantasy 7 blew my mind. Seeing old characters, towns, and enemies reimagined in big way hits hard in my nostalgia and on top of that the music is on another level compared to anything else of this size. The shining star along side the music is the overall tone of the dialogue between party members. There are small one off interactions that really humanize these people and make them feel more than ... MoreI have been waiting for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for years and I actually just beat it and loved it so much. The story follows the party and their quest to stop sephiroth and unlike the first one, FF7:Remake, this one isn't just one city. You explore multiple cities and even different continents. The amount of detail they've poured into this portion from the original Final fantasy 7 blew my mind. Seeing old characters, towns, and enemies reimagined in big way hits hard in my nostalgia and on top of that the music is on another level compared to anything else of this size. The shining star along side the music is the overall tone of the dialogue between party members. There are small one off interactions that really humanize these people and make them feel more than just one dimensional characters.A big downside i think the developers can work on for the finale is try to rethink how to do open world activities or trim down how much you do. In the open areas of this game there are so many minor tasks that are repeated in other open areas and they don't feel needed and just in the game to pad it out hour wise. The rewards are good like interesting lore and new items only available through these tasks. The way i will recommend friends to play this is to only do the major side quests and focus on the story because it's a great story but theres a lot of bloat that could turn off many people if they aren't as invested.

[Rewarded Review] Kweh!

Story and characters are well presented and engaging. I never get tired of character interactions, especially among the main party.The combat is what shines above all else. Everyone feels good to play, staggering enemies is satisfying, and having proper defensive options like perfect blocking and dodging makes this feel like a more proper action game than Remake. The role playing aspects are also well done; with a variety of materia builds, new skills to learn, and different combinations of party members.The mini games can feel too much sometimes. With how fun the combat is, it can start to feel grating to spend so much time doing other tasks but then you get rewards that work towards making the combat more fun, so there’s enough incentive. The card game, ... MoreStory and characters are well presented and engaging. I never get tired of character interactions, especially among the main party.The combat is what shines above all else. Everyone feels good to play, staggering enemies is satisfying, and having proper defensive options like perfect blocking and dodging makes this feel like a more proper action game than Remake. The role playing aspects are also well done; with a variety of materia builds, new skills to learn, and different combinations of party members.The mini games can feel too much sometimes. With how fun the combat is, it can start to feel grating to spend so much time doing other tasks but then you get rewards that work towards making the combat more fun, so there’s enough incentive. The card game, Queen’s Blood, turned out to be good fun, tho. Collecting more cards and developing a powerful deck is cathartic when dominating the other players you come acrossEnvironments are varied and interesting with plenty of different enemies to battle; the music is incredible in its production value and there’s not a single track I’ve heard that I thought sounded bad.I’m about 60% through the game’s story with 60 hours clocked in; no feelings of burnout or getting bored. I always look forward to when I can start it up and experience more of the game.

[Rewarded Review] Mini Games are the Problem...

Re: Delievery, packaging, ease of pre-ordering Deluxe through Best Buy 10/10.Re: the actual game play.I realize OG FF7 was mini game heavy, however, the way that it was designed for Rebirth is starting to wear very thin.The character development continues from Remake and is phenomenal; you get to see more of the groups dynamic unfold. The story itself, when it happens, is also amazing.The music is also upgraded from Remake and you have the fun date to look forward to with your chosen person.All that being said...unfortunately I feel that the devs might have dropped the ball with how they developed the mini games. Mini games are supposed to be fun, however, some of them are incredibly frustrating. Some leave little room for error. And despite thinking that ... MoreRe: Delievery, packaging, ease of pre-ordering Deluxe through Best Buy 10/10.Re: the actual game play.I realize OG FF7 was mini game heavy, however, the way that it was designed for Rebirth is starting to wear very thin.The character development continues from Remake and is phenomenal; you get to see more of the groups dynamic unfold. The story itself, when it happens, is also amazing.The music is also upgraded from Remake and you have the fun date to look forward to with your chosen person.All that being said...unfortunately I feel that the devs might have dropped the ball with how they developed the mini games. Mini games are supposed to be fun, however, some of them are incredibly frustrating. Some leave little room for error. And despite thinking that some of them could be optional, some of the items needed to progress in the main story game are stuck behind some of the frustrating mini games. I also feel that I have gotten through little of the actual main story/game because of the amount of quests and mini games.Overall, I still recommend the game and still think that they did OG FF7 justice, however, some of the mini games and side quests could have been omitted. But, if mini games and quests are your thing, you’ll definitely find yourself thoroughly enjoying the game.

[Rewarded Review] One of my Favorite games of 2024

I will start by saying I did not play FF7 back on the PS1 since I never owned one. I ended up playing FF7 on steam and fairly enjoyed it even with its old graphics. I bought FF7Remake when that eventually came out to Steam and really enjoyed it and was super excited for the sequel to see what will change from the original with this trilogy remake.FF7Rebirth continues from FF7Remake ending to tell the second part of the 3 game trilogy's story and does this game have such great start. The game kicks off with an awesome intro then leads to the game introducing you to the open world after the intro. This game is super gorgeous and you can tell Square is definitely putting in so much love for this game.The open world of the game is pretty fun to explore with at times ... MoreI will start by saying I did not play FF7 back on the PS1 since I never owned one. I ended up playing FF7 on steam and fairly enjoyed it even with its old graphics. I bought FF7Remake when that eventually came out to Steam and really enjoyed it and was super excited for the sequel to see what will change from the original with this trilogy remake.FF7Rebirth continues from FF7Remake ending to tell the second part of the 3 game trilogy's story and does this game have such great start. The game kicks off with an awesome intro then leads to the game introducing you to the open world after the intro. This game is super gorgeous and you can tell Square is definitely putting in so much love for this game.The open world of the game is pretty fun to explore with at times can seem a bit empty but there is quite a bit of things to do around the world so the game doesn't just seem like a game that wants you to go from point A to point B.The combat is the same as Remake but with a lot more mechanics added on top of it. You can have unique attacks depending on the which characters you are using in your party so the combat can have variety.The soundtrack is fantastic. They went super hard with the soundtrack on remaking songs from original FF7 and reusing some that were remade in Remake to then remixing those versions to have a metal sounding rendition of the track. They really put so much love in the soundtrack.The characters are easily the best part of this game. The banter between the party makes them feel alive. They knocked it out of the park with every main character.I don't think this game will make everyone a Final Fantasy fan but it will definitely make you a Final Fantasy 7 fan. I had only played FF7 and FF15 which made me not really be excited for another FF game since I didn't really enjoy a lot of things from 15. Playing FF7Remake showed me that Square can make a great game if they really put their heart and soul into it and both FF7R parts clearly show it.

[Rewarded Review] One of the best games ever made. Full stop.

FFVII Rebirth is one of the best games ever made. It should not exist. It's literally a miracle.Never mind the fact that this game is a technical marvel - especially taking into account that it's built on UE4 and has virtually no loading despite the absolute mass and density of this world. Rebirth is the kind of game that is a game and a work of art in one fell swoop - meaning it's fun as heck to play but also mesmerizing to experience, offering a world that's genuinely impossible not to get lost in. Thousands of unique, voice-acted NPC dialogue lines, intrinsically detailed open world environments & towns, Easter eggs that will blow fans' minds, combat that somehow takes what Remake did and elevates it to a level that is somehow even MORE satisfying with synergy ... MoreFFVII Rebirth is one of the best games ever made. It should not exist. It's literally a miracle.Never mind the fact that this game is a technical marvel - especially taking into account that it's built on UE4 and has virtually no loading despite the absolute mass and density of this world. Rebirth is the kind of game that is a game and a work of art in one fell swoop - meaning it's fun as heck to play but also mesmerizing to experience, offering a world that's genuinely impossible not to get lost in. Thousands of unique, voice-acted NPC dialogue lines, intrinsically detailed open world environments & towns, Easter eggs that will blow fans' minds, combat that somehow takes what Remake did and elevates it to a level that is somehow even MORE satisfying with synergy abilities that not only add to your arsenal but carry through the game's integral focus on its characters, their growth, and their story - I could go on and on and on. That's all without even mentioning the music or the mini games (I legitimately spent more than 10 if not more than 20 hours in Queens Blood alone) - every inch of this game screams of the devs' passion and love for all things FFVII.You don't get a game like this that treats the characters with this much love and is this content-rich with meaningful, rewarding experiences without it being an absolute labor of love - and an exceedingly masterful one at that.If it isn't clear enough, I wholeheartedly believe this is a game of a lifetime and if your question is "should I try it?" My answer is yes. And now.