Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth reviewed by Michael Higham on PlayStation 5.

"Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion as both a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenge and depth, and as an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long. After 82 hours to finish the main story and complete a decent chunk of sidequests and optional activities, there's still much to be done, making this pivotal section of the original feel absolutely massive. Minigames, sidequests, and other enticing diversions fill the spaces of its vast and sprawling regions, painting a new and more vivid picture of these familiar locations. But more than just being filled with things to do, Rebirth is often a powerful representation of Final Fantasy VII's most memorable qualities. It does fumble the execution of its ending, getting caught up in the mess of its multiple twisting timelines, but new moments and the overarching journey manage to evoke a deeper sense of reflection in spite of that. So, for as flawed as parts of how this classic has been reimagined might be, Rebirth still stands out as something both thrilling and unexpectedly impactful."

[baphnie]

If Link can cut grass on his way to Ganon, our boy Cloud can play some Wave Race 64 on his way to Jenova.

[riboflavin-b]

Everyone on the development team should be proud of creating this amazing accomplishment

[ObsidianShinobi]

review embargo lifting a week early is a GREAT SIGN

[A_chocolate_bar_review_channel]

I'm a full grown adult in my mid 30's with adult responsibilities. How ya going to keep releasing all these bangers of games and me try to figure out how im going to make time to play them all? lol

Challenge accepted.

[kylethorsrud]

The Tifa and Yuffie double tech was awesome!

[davidle]

Yuffie humming the winning song melts my heart.

[ramza]

93 score based on 113 critic reviews. This gonna be a great game for sure.

[Jungoguy]

I'm going to spend months playing this game aren't I?

[jimijackson]

Lets be honest...we loved the game as kids and just want our youth back :)

[iCbx]

Beautiful review. Sold me on continuing the adventure

[derekhart]

Had a strong feeling the multiple timeline story direction would continue to be a mess. Hopefully it's somewhat cleaned/ cleared up for Part 3 😅

[CrimsonFIame]

Haven't been this excited for a Final Fantasy game in years and hopefully Square continues to give it their all for this series.

[leakedclipsdaily]

5th highest rated PS5 game of all time on metacritic, 93 overall score.

[whatsforsupa]

Overly Convoluted - that's Nomura's signature! Well, that and belts. Lots of belts.

[squrler]

What a beautifully written review. Kudos!

[Melo.maniak]

Wow Seeing Tifa in the air unleashing a barrage of fists and kicks. So cool!!! I'm so excited XD

[ilqoqcn]

This is actually a great review, IGN. So glad to see game reviewers not just fawn over a game.

[valk]

7 Remake got 8, 7 Rebirth got 9 so surely 7 Refund will get a 10 ✍️🔥

[OldGrizzledGamer]

Started my channel just to stream this game, so pumped for it to finally come out!

[DocLegendary]

This is going to be amazing; strap in and enjoy the ride. When are we going to find the time to finish all these amazing RPGs? What a great time to be into gaming!