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Final Fantasy VII Remake – reviews and rating

Final Fantasy VII Remake has an average rating of 84% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on April 10, 2020 for PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 97%.

Updated Apr 10, 2020

What critics praise

„This remake of a legendary RPG finds an impressive equilibrium between its past and its present, crafting a distinctive world and exciting combat system that feel modern.“

8,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Apr 10, 2020
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Genres: AdventureActionRPG
Developer: Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
Publisher: Square Enix
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

PlayStation Store

FAQ

What is the rating of Final Fantasy VII Remake?

When was Final Fantasy VII Remake released?

Final Fantasy VII Remake was released on April 10, 2020.

What platforms is Final Fantasy VII Remake available on?

Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for PlayStation 4.

Is Final Fantasy VII Remake worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 84%, Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 8 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 3,8
Best rating: 8,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

2 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#56 of 544 games released in 2020 better than 90 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 84%
Foreign critics12 reviews 88%
Players (RAWG)44 votes 97%

How players rate it

Exceptional 85 %
Recommended 14 %
Meh 2 %

44 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5

HardcoreGamer Apr 10, 2020

It’s hard to remake a beloved game. Balancing nostalgia with new ideas is a tricky conundrum to overcome, especially when it comes to a game like Final Fantasy VII. So many have fond memories of that game and it’s impossible to replace those. Instead, Square Enix has crafted a new game that successfully utilizes the best parts of the original story, adds in new elements and delivers a whole new battle...

8,8/10

Game Informer Apr 6, 2020

This remake of a legendary RPG finds an impressive equilibrium between its past and its present, crafting a distinctive world and exciting combat system that feel modern.