91
The world is incredibly detailed, so instead of rushing to the next quest objective, make sure to take your time and let it all soak in. [Issue#264,p.58]
90
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the first game in the series in a long time that I enjoyed. It expands the classic JRPG and FF VII Remake. And there is no doubt that Square Enix saved all the most interesting and exciting things for the final part of the trilogy.
90
FFVII Rebirth ends up a messy game, then, but its ambitious swings pay off more often than not. Make no mistake, this is an absolutely epic journey that sends you out to explore a huge world, with real-time combat that makes your party feel like one great big team in a way few other games have ever managed to accomplish. The story in this middle entry doesn’t quite stick the landing, but the game built around it absolutely does, raising the bar significantly for RPGs of this scope. While taking a swing at fate’s threads feels narratively underserved, Rebirth still presents a planet and people worth fighting for right through to the bitter end. [Issue#39, p.68]
10
big improvment over part one, which i already loved. the cast is so amazing, the game looks beautiful and the combat system is a good mixture between real time action and turn based sections.
9
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is exactly what I wanted from the second part of this remake trilogy. The game takes everything that worked in Remake and expands it into a massive, open‑zone adventure that actually feels alive. The world is huge, colorful, and full of side content that’s fun instead of filler. Every region feels different, and exploring them never gets **** combat is the biggest highlight. It keeps the fast, hybrid action‑ATB system but adds new Synergy abilities that make party combos feel more strategic and satisfying. Boss fights are intense, cinematic, and some of the best in the series. The game constantly pushes you to experiment with builds, materia, and team setups.
The story is where Rebirth really shines. It respects the original while adding new layers, emotional moments, and character development. Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, and Red XIII all get standout scenes that make you care about them even more. The writing balances humor, drama, and mystery without losing the heart of the original FF7.
I didn’t give it a perfect 10 because the pacing can slow down in a few chapters, and some side quests feel weaker than others. But overall, the experience is so strong that those issues don’t drag it down much.
Rebirth is a beautiful, ambitious, and emotional journey that delivers on almost everything it promises. That’s why I rated it a 9/10
7
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is just an overrated game.Sustained by a heavy dose of fanservice to blind the nostalgic and emotional audience while thinking it can dictate what is right or wrong for the current game and acting as if it could be better than the original.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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Feb 29, 2024
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92
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8.9
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Mar 17, 2024
100
It will be nearly impossible to evaluate Final Fantasy VII Rebirth outside of the trilogy as a whole in the years to come. But right now nothing is stopping us from doing so. To put it succinctly, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is one of the finest games in Square Enix's entire history.
Feb 22, 2024
100
What Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth does is challenge the idea that FF7 can't be topped within its own in-game universe; in my eyes, that's already been done, in the middle game of a trilogy no less, and now we'll just have to wait and see if Square Enix can stick the landing on what's been an incredible, must-play two-parter thus far.
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May 1, 2026
10
big improvment over part one, which i already loved. the cast is so amazing, the game looks beautiful and the combat system is a good mixture between real time action and turn based sections.
Apr 21, 2026
10
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is an absolute Masterpiece in my opinion. As a hardcore FF Fan i had very high expectations for part 1 (or the trilogy altogether) and although i was satisfied with part 1, i wanted to explore more than only the Midgar Region. For Rebirth i was absolutely stunned how much material, (background-)story and fanservice they put in this game. In every Region i was stoked to find out which parts of the original game the put in the current town, region or else and i wasn´t disappointed. The open world and exploring every area from the original, which i played at least 10 times or more was so addicting to me that i went through the game in my first playthrough in about 1 1/2 weeks. i can understand that some of the minigames are too much for some players, otherwise i was happy to see that they recreated as many content as possible and next to all the important story parts there is also many new background information on different parts of the original story (for example the story of the Gi) and for the moment also many options on how to go on. in my opinion they absolutely nailed it with rebirth when it comes to paying homage to the original game with so much to do (even if some of the open world exploring is repetitive), so many side-content, so many fanservice in specific situations. i also did like the combat system more than FF7R1, even though i also would have preferred a more turn-based option, but after doing a lot of training, Materia grinding and reading for the setups, i was able to achieve platinum and it felt very rewarding beeing able to beat the last bosses. Part 3 would not have to be better in my eyes, if it could keep the level that rebirth claimed. In my opinion it´s a nearly perfect second part (with rather 10 than 9 points) and i will love to replay it again and again in the upcoming years.
Mar 8, 2024
95
There is a new contender for the "which Final Fantasy game is the best?" debates now. But if you ask me "which is the best Final Fantasy VII?", them we have a clear winner.
Feb 22, 2024
92
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expands upon the 2020 Remake by offering a more captivating story, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and a more expansive world. However, some players might find themselves slightly impeded by pacing issues and Square Enix's overly ambitious endeavors.
Feb 22, 2024
90
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a loving recreation of the original’s second act, elevated by an impressive level of commitment and confidence and only held back by the occasional wobble.
Feb 22, 2024
90
I don’t regret the 100 hours (or was it more?) that I spent in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. In fact, I loved so much about the game. I loved the expanded party of characters. Vincent's my boy and he shows up in style, Yuffie's my girl and she brings much-needed energy into the main cast. I also loved visiting iconic locations like Costa del Sol and the Gold Saucer for the first time in their remade form. Most of all, I love and adore the work that Kazushige Nojima has done with the narrative (especially the ending that, once again, challenges everything we assumed about the FFVII plot), and he further entrenches himself as arguably the most innovative and creative writer in JRPGs with Rebirth. I just really wish that Square Enix had resisted putting so much padding and pointless distractions between all that good stuff. Why undermine the things you do best like that?
Apr 17, 2024
78
Square Enix has built a world that really is beautiful, filled with pleasurable diversions. But the contrast between the pleasure of playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the dourness of its plot often ends up confusing things. It’s less apocalypse now than apocalypse later.
Apr 15, 2026
10
An absolute master piece. Do not even think about playing it if you didn't play the previous one and aren't prepared for spending at least 100 hours on a game that will make you cry. Also, Tifa is as hot as a super model.
Apr 29, 2026
7
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is just an overrated game.Sustained by a heavy dose of fanservice to blind the nostalgic and emotional audience while thinking it can dictate what is right or wrong for the current game and acting as if it could be better than the original.
Nov 19, 2025
4
First off, this game is about 40 hours of main story, and 80 hours of side content. The 40 hours of main story are a 9/10, but the 80 hours of side content are a 1/10, a complete chore, and an entire waste of the player's time. I can not recommend buying this game based on the amount of pointless and tedious filler they put into it. Every map is filled with repetitive and boring tasks that will take up much more of your time than the main story will for that particular map. Additionally, Chadley has a new set of "challenges" (chores) for you to complete with every new map that you unlock, and the most unique and desirable materia in the game are locked behind those chores. While the game has a good main story (hence the 4/10 score), the amount of pointless filler content in it makes it an absolute grind to play through. If you value your time, play something else.
Jul 28, 2025
4
Just an ok action game, if you want a meh adventure with cloud going: huh, meh, yeah, ok to everything then its a decent play through.
Its watch cut scene, fight grindy battles, be annoyed you missed a scan, do annoying mini games that add nothing to the story or character development, just more yeah, ok's from cloud that pad the play time.
Remove about half the game and it'd be a decent play through.
SummaryFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the new story in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, a reimagining of the iconic original game into three standalone titles by its original creators. In this game, players will enjoy various new elements as the story unfolds, culminating in the party’s journey to “The Forgotten Capital” from the original F... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Feb 29, 2024
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