Words cannot do this game justice... this is everything I ever wanted and more... my favorite game of all time given such treatment is special beyond words. I wish everyone could experience having their favorite piece of fiction shown such adoration and respect.

They nailed every character (major and minor), their interactions and dialogue were perfect, the world and its expanded lore magnificent, all of the mini-games, the unbelievable soundtrack, the perfect marriage of action & turn-based combat, some of the best towns in gaming history, etc. Literally everything about this game felt like such a personal and heartfelt gift to my 8-year-old self.

It made me laugh out loud on multiple occasions, smile, and cry in equal measure. They somehow struck that perfect balance that the original so brilliantly displayed between lighthearted and more serious, dark moments.

Here I sit a couple weeks after completing it, and it still takes up residence in the back of my brain. I just cannot stop thinking about it. Like, I cannot believe this game is actually real after damn near 2 decades of hoping and praying for a remake. They did it... they really did...

What I would have thought impossible to achieve only half a decade ago, they were able to realize in such an incredibly short amount of time (like how did they make this in only 3 years!?).

I love this world and these characters so, so much. FFVII is and always will remain my favorite game of all time, and this Re-trilogy is just solidifying the reason why.

A true masterpiece and easily one of my favorite games of all time. This trilogy has the potential to go down as the LOTR of videogames when the 3rd title releases in 2027. I am eagerly anticipating the conclusion to this amazing story and the catharsis that is going to come from all of the character's conclusions. I have no doubt they will deliver something extraordinary.

For more of my Final Fantasy VII reviews and thoughts, please see below:

PlayStation 1 Review
PC Review
PS4 Review
Remake Review
Crisis Core PSP Review

REmake 2 but worse in every conceivable way: a shorter campaign length, cut content from the original RE3, worse level design, less horror elements, inability to shoot off zombie limbs, etc.

Also, and I never thought I'd say this, but Nemesis was outdone by Mr. X in the previous title... and this is coming from someone who always had a soft spot for the original RE3 on the PS1.

I've always considered ol' Nemmy to be one of the greatest horror icons up there with the likes of Pyramid Head or the Alien Xenomorph, so to see him in a more scripted and "action role" had me sorely disappointed. He should have had me "shitting my pants" in terror like Mr. X did...

Alas, it isn't all bad though. The game is still overall enjoyable, as it mostly keeps the same gameplay/engine from RE2 Remake. So, it is still a fun horror/action game that I didn't regret playing... I had a decent enough time with it anyway, but if I ever want to return to Raccoon City, you can bet this won't be the game I'll be pulling out first (or second, or third, or fourth)...

I just wish they gave us more time in Raccoon City proper - I think the beginning section of the game was by far its best part. They just needed to dedicate a little more time to it and expand it out.

This game gives me the feeling, being released only a year after REmake 2, that it was rushed out the door. Tis a damn shame... Jill deserved better than this.

I never really considered the Resident Evil franchise to be incredibly frightening when I played the original RE1-5 back in the day. It wasn't until I played REmake on the GameCube, where I saw RE's true potential to achieve its survival "horror" label.

Forgetting the abysmal RE6 for a moment, RE7 is where I felt Capcom best unified its action, puzzle, survival, and horror game concepts into a perfect marriage... and then the Resident Evil 2 Remake carried that torch forward in a more traditional 3rd-person, classic RE style.

This game on Hardcore is truly a tense, anxiety-ridden experience. I loved every second of it. :) Only true survival horror fans need sign-up for this experience!

This was the first game in a very long time where I felt that a single zombie was both formidable and horrifying. And that's not mentioning the fearsome Lickers that truly test your courage not to run in terror...

Then there is what I consider "horror made manifest"... the dreadful Mr. X. His footsteps of doom still haunt my dreams all these years later. He brings to life all of those unkillable horror icons like Freddy, Jason, or Michael Myers that are nigh unstoppable... you can try your best to run, but they'll still catch-up to you regardless.

However, unlike any horror movie, where you only happen to be a passive observer to the events on screen... the active participation of being thrust into the position of the protagonists, makes this proposition so much scarier...

They captured the feeling of being alone, and woefully ill-prepared to go against this indestructible "boogey-man" brilliantly.

The gameplay shines here as some of the best the series has to offer - the gunplay is exceptional and a real standout. Similar to RE4, but with a greater focus on realism and less "hokey" cheese (Leon isn't going to be shouting out any one-liners or blocking a chainsaw with his knife in this one). No... you better respect every zombie here, lest you'll quickly face the "You Are Dead" screen on the harder difficulties.

You can feel the impact of every bullet and the blood and gore is hauntingly realistic. The grotesque amounts of detail, along with the game's sound design is utterly fantastic - turn out the lights, put your headset on, and experience REmake 2 in the best possible way.

Lastly, the reimagined music is beyond excellent. One of my favorite tracks comes near the end of Leon's route... and in all honesty, when a certain section plays, it is one of my all-time favorite gaming moments/memories (it plays around 1:31 in the following musical track: Collapse/Leon Escape From the Lab).

This is one of the best RE titles along with the original RE2, REmake 1, RE7, and RE4. A modern-day survival horror masterpiece.

My first real experience with an MMORPG - yes, I've had brief stints with Everquest, Runescape, Phantasy Star Online, Final Fantasy XI, Star Wars the Old Republic, Destiny 2, and Guild Wars 2 back in the day... but I don't really count those as I either:

A. Didn't enjoy them
OR
B. Never stuck with them too long and my playtime was minimal

FFXIV is the first one that I really gave an honest attempt to learn the mechanics of, and I've been trying my best to learn its lingo (I still feel intimidated and a bit of an old man when playing though, especially when partied up with others)... The entire experience thus far has been really enjoyable.

There are so many things to do in this game, and I find myself losing myself in almost all of them: the MSQ, different jobs, fishing/crafting, Gold Saucer, Triple Triad, dungeons/raids, etc. And it is great that I can pace myself, so I don't burn myself out... it is probably gonna take me years to catch up though.

All of it together makes me understand why this game has such a hold on people - it is essentially the videogame version of "crack".

I still haven't found why people talk up the game's story so much yet, but am excited to find out as I continue playing... I've really enjoyed the characters and the lore/world building - it is very much a slow, slow burn, but I like games that do that (as long as they build up to something and there is a payoff).

Being a fan of the Final Fantasy series for damn near 30 years, makes this whole experience feel like a "Final Fantasy amusement park". All the references and callbacks to other games in the series, turn this game into a wonderful love letter to the entire FF series, and a treasure trove of fun for its fanbase. I am excited to continue playing after completing A Realm Reborn.