Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion is a remaster of the game originally released for the PSP. It's an action RPG that tells the story before the events of Final Fantasy VII.

As a remaster, I can say it is a really well-done job. Even after 15 years, the developers took the original game and did a great job adapting it to modern days.

The visuals don't look outdated at all. It could easily be a game released today with a slightly smaller budget. It seems like they used some assets from the remake of Final Fantasy VII, although there's a significant difference between this prequel and the main title.

Regarding the gameplay, I can say that the combat is really enjoyable. The regular fights are quite easy, and you may encounter some difficulty with a few bosses, but nothing to worry about. It's almost like a 3D fighting game; you'll be walking through the stage and encounter enemies, triggering battles.

There are some RPG features that could make character development a bit more complex, but they're not necessary to progress in the game. You just need some basic knowledge about this system to enjoy the game.

As for the story, I really liked it. I never had contact with the original release or the original Final Fantasy VII. I only played the Final Fantasy VII remake before, and I can say that Crisis Core will be very important to the upcoming games of this remake era.

The characters are fun and charismatic, and the story kept me invested throughout.

I played on Nintendo Switch, and the developers did an amazing job with this version. I didn't encounter any problems during my gameplay.

In conclusion, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion is a great opportunity to introduce this game to a new audience, like myself. It's a really fun game and probably an important story for the next parts of the remake era of Final Fantasy VII.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2024


4 Comments


2 months ago

crisis core being important for this ff7 remake shit is a very scary thought lol

2 months ago

@BandwidthSlayer I think so too, but as I mentioned, I haven't played the original Final Fantasy VII. I believe there's a reason they worked on this version that tells the story of a character who seems to be so important in the second part.

1 month ago

idk if crisis core will be important to future games in the remake series, it probably felt important to you because it spoils big moments and reveals from the original

24 days ago

@Shu_Watch I quite enjoyed the game, but I didn't find it exceptional. It's a feeling I have about its importance for the future of the franchise. I'll start playing Rebirth in the next few days and we'll see if I'll be proven right...