CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION

i will miss my zerith :C

A complete mess of a game. Level design: 0/10

I never got around to trying this game but since I wanted to play it before Rebirth and it was on sale, I figured why not. It's a pretty solid game, fun to break the game as you progress further, with a pretty decent story even though I thought the antagonist was lacking in some places. If you're interested in the history of what happened before FF7 - original or Remake - I'd say this is worth giving a go. I spent about 40 hours on the game, been spending the last 10 or so on the post-game cleanup which is a bit tedious XD

[h1] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion [/h1] ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ (7/10) Playtime: 58 hours to 100% completion, all 51 achievements unlocked. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion delivers a compelling prequel story that expands the world of Final Fantasy VII in meaningful ways. The narrative is engaging, with strong emotional beats—especially toward the ending (no spoilers) and in the quieter moments between Zack and Aerith. Zack himself is a classic protagonist: optimistic, energetic, and driven by a strong moral compass. While not particularly complex, he’s undeniably likable and serves the story well. The connection to Final Fantasy VII is handled excellently, adding depth for fans already invested in the universe. Gameplay is a mixed bag. The real-time combat system is accessible and fluid, but ultimately lacks depth, which can make encounters feel repetitive over time. While I enjoy both turn-based and modern combat systems, this one leans too heavily toward simplicity. The Digital Mind Wave (DMW) system, however, is a standout mechanic—its slot-machine style buffs and limit breaks add unpredictability and flair to battles. Unfortunately, mission design and enemy variety are quite redundant, and the encounter system—where enemies spawn into isolated combat instances that require the environment to reload afterward—slows the pacing considerably. The mission-based structure feels repetitive, and the locations themselves are serviceable but limited in scope. You rarely get a sense of a larger, living world due to the game’s structure. On the positive side, the soundtrack is excellent and enhances the emotional weight of key scenes. Visually, the Reunion remaster is very well done, bringing character models and environments up to modern standards while preserving the original’s identity. The road to 100% completion is extremely grind-heavy. While the main story could likely be completed in around 10 hours, pursuing full completion stretched my playtime to nearly 60 hours. Much of that time was spent repeating missions and farming for completion requirements, which may test the patience of completionists. Highlights include the emotional story moments and the expanded lore for Final Fantasy VII fans. However, the repetitive mission structure, shallow combat depth, and pacing issues hold it back from true greatness. Overall, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a worthwhile experience for fans of Final Fantasy VII who want deeper insight into its world and characters. However, due to its repetitive structure and grind-heavy completion, it’s harder to recommend to newcomers looking for a more modern or varied RPG experience.

great Rpg for lovers of rpgs

前传剧情可以，结局直接把我看哭了

Finalmente recuperato non avendolo mai potuto giocare su PSP: il gameplay ha delle meccaniche "vecchie" da gioco su console portatile del 2007, ma la storia di Zack è un capolavoro. - Embrace your dreams, and whatever happens, protect your honor as a SOLDIER