Lone Wolf JDH

IN MY OPINION, THIS IS THE BEST GAME I'VE PLAYED IN YEARS AS WELL AS MY FAVORITE GAME AS AN ADULT!!! Check out my youtube channel: Lone Wolf JDH for some gameplay (some spoilers so be careful) This game was an amazing experience. I have played the original Final Fantasy VII and while the remake is not 100% true to the original when it comes to story, it exceeded my expectations in what it delivers as a whole. Some may complain that you are not getting the entire game as Square Enix has mentioned that this is part 1 of several episodes but Final Fantasy VII Remake will give you 40 to 50 hours of gameplay (minimum not counting extra post game content) and after you see what content was put into this game you will understand why Square needs to expand the game into separate parts. This game alone is 2 blu-rays long! Graphics- 9.5/10: This may be the best looking console game I have ever played. Square used the unreal engine 4 giving character models and environments the royal treatment. I could clearly see the texture of main character Clouds purple turtleneck. Very beautiful game. Characters- 10/10: Square did an exceptional job with its characters and their developments. It felt like they were real with real emotions and heart. Chemistry and interactions between characters were as good as top notch movies. We got to know the characters to their core like never before. Most character's voice actors and actress were also right on target! Story- 9/10: For the most part FF7R stayed true to its roots and expanded on some of the characters, environments and storylines that the world fell in love with in 1997. However, there were some expansion of story that I find questionable especially in the latter parts of the game. Im no saying its a deal breaker or that I don't necessarily like it but rather I'm undecided how it will play out until more is revealed in the next installment. Gameplay- 9.25/10: I was worried that I would not like the battle system. Even after playing the demo I wasn't truly convinced. It is a hybrid of action and turn based. As I progressed through the game I appreciated it more and more. Now I can honestly say I love it! The new battle system might be my favorite of all Final Fantasy games. It is not perfect as aerial combat is not perfected and camera angles get messed up every once in a great while but the foundation of what it demonstrates is amazing. Aside from gameplay the game is very linear but I didn't mind it as the original was linear during the Midgar portion as well. Music- 10/10: This could be the best soundtrack I have ever heard. Square brought back Uematsu (legendary composer). The music brings boss fights to full adrenaline rush as well as sets the mood of the narrative of each scene. The music itself was worth the purchase!