Final Fantasy 7 Review

I first played Final Fantasy 7 in 1997 and at the time I had never played anything quite like it. It is among my favourite games ever and Rebirth is now among my favourite games I have ever played.

I completed the game recently clocking in at around 84 hours of gameplay. Now, this might sound like a daunting hour count, but I did everything in the game that it offered. I completed every area of the game as It was presented and I thoroughly enjoyed 98% of it. There were a few spots when I wanted what I was doing to be over and just get to the next bit, but that was because that part of the game didn't control correctly.

This game takes to across the globe where you will do many tasks and complete missions for your crew. A lot of the side missions can be skipped if I'm being honest, but some are great for building relationships with the party members and seeing their growth.

The combat in the game is excellent and I'm pretty sure that some games in the future will try and replicate it. The ability to cycle through with party members you're controlling at any time and the newly added synergy skills are great.

The synergy skills are a great way to give great damage to your foes and it also builds your relationships between Cloud and them. First, you need to use skills with each party member that you want to use a synergy skill with.

The main story is where the game shines though. It takes you a great journey through the world and you see the characters struggle with what they're doing and if it's the right thing. I'm not going to spoil the story here but I loved it and was getting nervous towards the end as I have fond memories of the original and I wasn't sure what to expect.

The game looks absolutely gorgeous and I was obsessed with the mini-game of Queens Blood. This is a side part of the game that I got addicted to and spent too long playing. I spent 3 hours repeating the final challenge just to complete it. No trophy tied to it at all.

I hope you enjoy your time with this game and I am looking forward to the final part of the trilogy in about 4 years.

Below are some of the screenshots I managed to take when I remembered.

This game is a 10/10 for me. If you love JRPGs, then you need to play this. But please play Remake if you have not and the DLC Intergrade.