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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Action
Adventure
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.

Developers: Square Enix
Publishers: Square Enix
Release Date: 23 Jan, 2025
Price (USD): HK$ 340.80
Current Players: 1.5k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(81%)
graphics
music
combat system
character development
story engagement
open-world design
character interactions
mini-games
too many mini-games
technical issues
story changes
pacing problems
Overall, the sentiment towards Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is divided. While many players appreciate the graphics, engaging combat, and nostalgic story elements, there is significant criticism regarding the overwhelming proliferation of mini-games and the narrative pacing. Additionally, technical performance issues on PC detract from the experience for some players. While the game offers a rich and often rewarding experience for fans, it also presents challenges that can be frustrating or off-putting.

Positive Points

  • The game's graphics and music are exceptionally praised, providing a visually stunning and auditorily engaging experience.
  • The combat system, enhanced from the previous installment, is lauded for being both strategic and fluid, allowing for dynamic team strategies and flashy, satisfying combos.
  • Character development is given depth, making the cast more relatable and engaging, with specific attention to NPC development.
  • The story, while complex, offers an engaging reimagining of the original, with some players appreciating the new narrative twists and expanded lore.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is heavily criticized for being bloated with mini-games and side content that many players find tedious and repetitive, detracting from the main story.
  • Performance issues, including stuttering and poor optimization on PC, have been a significant problem for many players.
  • Some players feel the story changes detract from the original's impact, introducing convoluted elements that confuse the narrative.
  • The pacing suffers due to the large volume of mandatory mini-games and side quests, which can disrupt the flow of the main storyline.

    • Mixed Points

  • The open-world design and exploration are seen as both positive for offering a vast environment and negative for being cluttered with icons and repetitive objectives.
  • The character interactions and writing receive mixed feedback, with praise for certain dialogue and criticism for occasional clunky execution.
  • Mini-games are seen as a double-edged sword: enjoyable by some but overwhelmingly intrusive to others.

    • Common Themes

  • There is a shared sense of nostalgia among players familiar with the original FF7, with many appreciating the love put into the remake despite the changes.
  • The game's length and content density are frequently mentioned, with players divided on whether this depth adds value or simply pads the game.
  • Strong emotional engagement with character stories and key plot points is consistently noted, alongside varied opinions on the execution of story twists and expansions.
    • Updated 9/19/2025, 12:01:56 AM UTC
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