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nexus

nexus

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Honestly a little surprised it turned out as good as it did. Didn't follow much of this game vs the first bit was just kinda weary about them striking gold twice in the same way. So happy they did. Told myself I wouldn't be buying games day 1 this year but something reviewed this well might be grounds for a break.
 
Toth

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The Unsent said:
It's scoring better, what I hope a new numbered Final Fantasy game could get.
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I'm saying the scores for a lot of the outlets are the same but there are a lot more 9+ thanks to all you can do. And don't forget this is both an improved sequel to an existing FF game AND a remix of a past game, with beloved characters and world. Numbered FFs have to do a lot more heavy lifting tbh
 
Xenosaga

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coldsagging

coldsagging

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I was impressed by the demos, I think getting into the world and out of Midgar will naturally do wonders to improve some of my biggest gripes with part one (bland and repeated environments).

The combat seemed much improved too. Happy days.
 
APZonerunner

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Here's me on VG247, which is a 4/5:
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: Ambitious, joyous, and bursting with an energy FF hasn’t had since the 90s

For better and worse alike, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the most impressively ambitious game Square has made since FF’s golden age. It’s glorious, in spite of pa
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That does translate to a 80/100 on Metacritic, and that's the challenge of a 5 star system in the aggregation with no half-stars - in a half star system, this is a 4.5, therefore a 9 or 90, at least to me. But I really felt it didn't earn the 5 stars as it's got some pretty glaringly rough stuff, some baffling decisions, and a final stretch that I just don't think works at all.

I tweeted some further thoughts - first tweet of a thread:

View: https://twitter.com/APZonerunner/status/1760666384269562014

And here's Josh on RPG Site, which I did an edit pass on - 9/10:

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review | RPG Site

A massive game that synthesizes two distinct eras of blockbuster game design, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth feels fresh and familiar simultaneously, while forging a new path for Cloud and the crew.
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Genetrik

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I finished the first game but didn't love it. Mostly because I simply couldn't gel with the battle system (FF16 wasn't great but way more fun for me). I presume because of this reason the sequel won't be for me?
 
Hero

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Toth said:
I'm saying the scores for a lot of the outlets are the same but there are a lot more 9+ thanks to all you can do. And don't forget this is both an improved sequel to an existing FF game AND a remix of a past game, with beloved characters and world. Numbered FFs have to do a lot more heavy lifting tbh
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lol you really doing this in this thread?
 
IIFloodyII

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Shit holding off for a little bit is going to be hard (just finished Remake so don't want to burn out) great to see they nailed it though.
 
Kindekuma

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They cooked and they delivered. I'm up for whatever bullshit the story has to offer. SO excited to play this.
 
Jbone115

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This game looks like one hell of a spectacle, can't wait to hear the soundtrack!

The hints at a potentially divisive ending in some of these reviews have me a bit nervous about the impending internet discourse.
 
Vincent4756

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Yo congrats to SE and The Rebirth team!

I won't be playing it at launch, probably sometime more in the fall, but happy it seem to hit the landing.
 
Check it out

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Need to find time to beat Spiderman 2 in the next seven days to clear the hard drive and the backlog a little but i cannot wait for this.
 
Magic Mushroom

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Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-review

So while the desire to remake this iconic classic has resulted in an uneven, elongated experience that's bulkier than a fat chocobo, the focus on characterisation is where Rebirth really justifies its existence. It's an opportunity for fans to deepen their feelings for the cast. There are some divisive changes to debate, but for me the good outweighs any issues as deep down Rebirth does enhance the tone and mood of the original game. For all its cosmological and world-ending drama, it offers warmth and tenderness, its world bustling with detail and culture and extravagance, yet still full of pain. More than ever, this is a world that deserves saving.
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HStallion

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I should probably get to playing the first remake. May just burn through the story to get to this game.
 
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