Rob G

The ending was anticlimactic and the puzzles not quite as good as portal, but top notch nevertheless. I just sorta expected more from it.

It might not be for everyone if the idea of spending time with characters during slice of life segments to gain new skills doesn't appeal; however, the turn based combat here outdoes another JRPG in existence. From focusing on weaknesses to character switching and setting up technical damage, the combat is fast paced and tactical at the same time. Bosses are hour long and epic without being frustrating. The story is carried by interesting characters that keep you from wanting to out it down despite it's 100 hour campaign, 120 if you play Royal. Ending is very slow as it sets up story and teaches mechanics, but oh so worth it.

Feeling a little disappointed in how over hyped the game was. The combat system needs a lot of work and there's a very obvious amount of padding. The story will just assume you already know it because none of the answers will come for another 2 years when the next iteration is out. I still recognize it as a triple A game though, when the bosses are good it is very satisfying, but when they're not it's just unfun. The characters and music are great though, so I understand why those with nostalgia are loving it. Worth a buy if you've money to spare, also worth the wait until the next chapter is inevitably released and this one is much cheaper. If you're new to FF7, prepare to be very confused though, as characters appear without any explanation of who they are or what they're doing. Flashbacks are plenty but are literal flashes, you'll be introduced to Sephiroth and Zack but get no exposition to explain them. Ending feels very unsatisfying because after your goal is met, the game continues with a slog of extra bosses because in the original it was just another chapter. Problem is your goal is vaguely explained once you reach the final bosses just to give you an exciting final moment. A new ending is fine, but thematically it was misplaced and included the worst boss experience in the game before the true final boss. The moment of freedom once you've finished the midgar segment from the original will have to wait for the next game.