CRISIS CORE Final Fantasy VII Reunion

WHAT IS IT?

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is an HD remaster of the original PlayStation Portable game from 2007. The game delves deep into what happened leading up to the events of Final Fantasy 7, as well as how hero and protagonist Zack Fair is an incredibly important part of Cloud, Aerith, Tifa and Sephiroth’s history.

Gameplay

VERDICT: A brilliant modern update RATING:

Crisis Core is an action role-playing game in which the player moves Zack through and between open areas, allowing him to talk with non-player characters, interact with the environment, and engage monsters in battle. Crisis Core uses a real-time combat system in which the player can move Zack around, initiate attacks, special abilities and spells, use items, and block or dodge attacks. The game also uses a slot machine-like mechanic to affect the combat system, providing the players with buffs and powerful attacks.

Graphics

The graphical overhaul is outstanding. Character models look great, environments are highly detailed, and even the game’s menus and UI feature a clean look that blends form and function so nicely. Reunion could easily be mistaken for a brand-new game in most regards, though there are some remnants of the original holding it back from looking as good as it possibly can. For example, animations are greatly improved from the original, but can sometimes feel stiff, particularly when it comes to the way certain in-game scenes are staged.

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