016 Took like 6 hours to beat , game physics aren't great . Battle system is oversimplified , and specials are random . Not an RPG , more of a hack and slash , and there are not really any real explorable areas . Lots of missions though . Anywho , gave it a 3 out of 5 , didn't hate it , but sure didn't love it .
208 this game is awsome if you love the classic final fantasy characters like cloud , sephiroth , or zach also the fighting style is great not just stand in one place and hit
222 final fantasy keep up to it's name . sweet battle system . great graphics . awesome CG . over all , it's worth your money .
024 I took my time with this game and beat it in 35 hours . It was enough fun to play through . Get ready to repeatedly mash the same button over and over . Also , the camera angles are terrible . Side missions are necessary to level up but can get pretty boring just running around fields and caves looking for fights . Some side quests are so easy they are pointless and others are more difficult . Overall I enjoyed it , but look forward to improvements on the next one .
197 OH . . I brought this game , and I really enjoy it . now , i'm playing the second round , it is still fun .
206 This was a gift for my grandson for Christmas . He is enjoying it and as usual I am anticipating ordering gifts in the future from Amazon .
214 It has Young ! Sephy . Enough said . Yes , I am a huge Sephiroth fangirl . Thank you for asking . I loved this game .
040 First of all , I have not entirely beaten Crisis Core yet , so this review will be based on that .
I'm sure most if not all of you know by now that Crisis Core is a prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII . Taking place 7 years prior to the original game , it follows the originally mysterious protagonist Zack Fair's time in SOLDIER . I'll start off by going over the good parts to the game .
As you can expect out of a prequel , the high point to this game is its story . It adds a new level of depth to the Final Fantasy VII universe , introduces a few lovable characters , reunites you with some of your most favorite characters in the original game ( albeit younger versions of them ) , and most importantly shines on Zack - who is potentially one of the best characters in the Final Fantasy VII universe . In general , the story keeps you going right from the beginning and gets better as you proceed through the game , turning you through several tragedies and revelations while still keeping an almost light-hearted mood simply from Zack's general attitude . Coinciding with the well crafted plot is a game with graphics and voice acting worthy of being a prequel to one of the highest rated RPGs of all time ( whether or not that's deserved is a matter of opinion ) . The sound is gorgeous , from voice acting to music , and the graphics are powerful enough to be on the PS2 . It brings a lot of life to this game .
A new aspect to this game is the DMW , or Digital Mind Wave . While not exactly the most innovative or best limit break / leveling system , it is unique and entertaining . It basically works like a glorified slot machine constantly running in the top left corner of the screen during battles . Whenever the left and right images of the slot machine match , you enter modulation phase . If any two numbers match , the materia equipped in the materia slot matching to the corresponding number levels up . If you by chance get a 7 7 7 , Zack levels up . If all three images on the slot machine match , you perform a limit break . Contrary to what some say , leveling up is not entirely random . Supposedly there is an invisible EXP counter that keeps track of Zack's EXP and he levels up like a traditional RPG . However , as I've gotten 7 7 7 sometimes twice in one boss battle or even three times in one mission before , while other times going through over a dozen missions and not seeing it once . Therefore , I'd rather say that this invisible EXP counter influences the chance of Zack leveling up , but luck is a factor too .
In all , the DMW is a neat system that works for Crisis Core and makes it fun , though I'm not so sure it'd work well in any other game .
With all of this however , are a few problems . The first of this being missions . These work as you'd expect them ; Zack is sent out ( no matter where he is or how crucial of a moment you're in , as long as you're at a save point ) on a mission to perform some sort of duty . In EVERY SINGLE MISSION , this relates to tracking down and defeating the lone monster on the screen ( there are plenty of random encounters , but those are not visible . ) With 300 missions , this gets really repetitive really fast . This is made even worse by the fact that there are I believe less than 10 maps you explore throughout all 300 missions . In general , the missions could've been made far more engaging and less repetitive . You could simply skip doing missions altogether , but completionists won't want to . As well , acquiring almost all summon materia as well as getting a few unique accessories requires completing some of them . The accessories / materia you get through treasures or as a reward is also a decent incentive , as these are oftentimes quite useful . The plus side is that these often take little time , so they can be done on the fly when you don't have a lot of time to play . Unfortunately , missions make up the bulk of the game - it's fairly short without them ( ~ 10 hours ) .
Another large complaint is with the INSANE random encounter rate . I've found myself in a battle after walking simply one step before . A large chunk of them can be avoided by simply hugging all the walls , but the poor camera makes it hard to properly scan the area by doing so . If you don't , you can expect to be launched into battle after battle with little break .
While those are my main complaints with the game , criticism could also be aimed towards the very generic battle system ( typical of action games , though most try to throw in some gimmick to make it a little different - the most Crisis Core has is the DMW , which is not directly controllable ) . As well , the difficulty level of normal mode is incredibly low if you do most missions as they become available - I , for example , find myself able to kill all story bosses within 10 hits - while the difficulty level of hard mode is truly insane unless you choose it from a New Game + .
Overall , it's a very engaging game and worthy of being called the prequel to Final Fantasy VII ( though it's not even my favorite game in the series ) . There are just a few things that make it annoying . If you're a Final Fantasy fan , though , and looking for a great PSP game , then this one of the best options for you . It's easy to look past its annoyances after adjusting to them .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
I was never too fond of RPG's when I was younger , no matter how much I loved video games . Final Fantasy VII changed that , along with how I looked at the genre , as I , like many others , became addicted to the game's emotional storyline and well-rounded characters . Since then , we have seen a number of tie-ins , spin-offs , and even feature films based on the Final Fantasy VII universe , and now , Crisis Core has finally arrived . Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII is a prequel to the game , where you play as Cloud's old friend and partner Zack , and uncover secrets and revelations that are full of surprises , and lead up to the events of Final Fantasy VII . First off , the game is is simply gorgeous to look at . Not just the cut-scenes , which themselves are beautiful and stunning , but even the in-game graphics look great , making this undoubtedly the best looking RPG to hit the PSP , and the game's voice acting is even better . The game's combat system is also worth mentioning because it isn't quite turn based , and isn't quite real time . Instead , it is a fast moving system that is quite fun in itself , even if it may come off as a bit too easy for some . Leveling up and performing Limit Breaks is now determined by the slot machine-esque DMW system , which is a fun little twist as well . There are familiar characters abound as well : Cloud , Aerith , Tifa , and of course , Sephiroth . The game's story wonderfully weaves into FFVII mythology , and offers some new perspectives on Zack and Sephiroth , and those respects alone , Crisis Core is worth picking up . All in all , Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII is a stunning achievement that is an absolute essential addition to your PSP library , and needless to say , if you love everything Final Fantasy VII and you own a PSP , you have to pick up Crisis Core .
006 I was never too fond of RPG's when I was younger , no matter how much I loved video games . Final Fantasy VII changed that , along with how I looked at the genre , as I , like many others , became addicted to the game's emotional storyline and well-rounded characters . Since then , we have seen a number of tie-ins , spin-offs , and even feature films based on the Final Fantasy VII universe , and now , Crisis Core has finally arrived . Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII is a prequel to the game , where you play as Cloud's old friend and partner Zack , and uncover secrets and revelations that are full of surprises , and lead up to the events of Final Fantasy VII . First off , the game is is simply gorgeous to look at . Not just the cut-scenes , which themselves are beautiful and stunning , but even the in-game graphics look great , making this undoubtedly the best looking RPG to hit the PSP , and the game's voice acting is even better . The game's combat system is also worth mentioning because it isn't quite turn based , and isn't quite real time . Instead , it is a fast moving system that is quite fun in itself , even if it may come off as a bit too easy for some . Leveling up and performing Limit Breaks is now determined by the slot machine-esque DMW system , which is a fun little twist as well . There are familiar characters abound as well : Cloud , Aerith , Tifa , and of course , Sephiroth . The game's story wonderfully weaves into FFVII mythology , and offers some new perspectives on Zack and Sephiroth , and those respects alone , Crisis Core is worth picking up . All in all , Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII is a stunning achievement that is an absolute essential addition to your PSP library , and needless to say , if you love everything Final Fantasy VII and you own a PSP , you have to pick up Crisis Core .
010 Ah , the Final Fantasy series . Who can forget fine games like Final Fantasy VI , Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy XII ?
Of course no one can forget Final Fantasy VII . This is largely because Square-Enix won't let us forget it . We have games like Before Crisis and Final Fantasy VII : Dirge of Cerberus , and of course the incredibly well-done movie Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children ( Limited Edition Collector's Set ) ( go find my review of it and vote it helpful ! Please ? I'll be your friend ! ^ _ ^ ) . Now into this fray of Final Fantasy fantasticness , we have Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII .
Now , I never played Before Crisis ( though neither did anyone else ) , and I haven't played Dirge of Cerberus either , so I can't compare this to those .
What I can do is say that this is one hellishly good game ! The graphics are amazing . The music reminds one of the music from the original game without directly copying it ( except for in a few places ) . The plot , at least so far , is compelling and interesting . Further the game really opens up the world we were introduced to way back in 1997 .
The game isn't perfect . I still haven't found away to remove the annoying subtitles , and I do have to join in the complaints about how all you really have to do to win is press X a lot . Plus having the DMW screen pop up every few moments gets old . I'm also really sick of Active Combat mode activated message you get when you go into , well , active combat mode .
That said , this is , without a doubt , one of the finest games on the PSP , joined in competition only by God of War Chains of Olympus ( which I also enjoyed ) . It's probably one of the best RPGs I've ever played .
Overall , if you like good action , great graphics , nice music and a plot you can chew your way through , then buy this game ! If you don't like those things , well , heck , why would you buy ANY Final Fantasy game ? : )
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
If you are a FF7 fan , you probably have the game already , if not then get it . If you like RPG games in general and wondering about whether to get it or not then read on .
RPG is my favorite genre ( along with turn based strategy games ) and I picked this game up thinking that it would be good . However , as some other reviewers mentioned the combat is not enjoyable from an RPG fan perspective . It quickly turns into button mashing . I played it for more than 10 hours and barely used any spells ( except healing ) and had no problems in getting through the battles by just hitting the sword button over and over again . They could have at least added combos to make the combat more interesting but alas . You just need to evade now and then with another push of a button and that's it . I think RPG lovers who enjoy strategizing in battles will find the combat extremely dissatisfying .
Second , there is very little character customization . You can only choose your equipment and spells . There are no skill trees , character classes etc . That's another blow if you are looking for an RPG game .
In sum this is an action / rgp game , and unfortunately the action elements are not very satisfying . Get it if you like action rpgs ( Kingdom of Paradise is another game to consider ) , look elsewhere if you want a more traditional rpg .
012 If you are a FF7 fan , you probably have the game already , if not then get it . If you like RPG games in general and wondering about whether to get it or not then read on .
RPG is my favorite genre ( along with turn based strategy games ) and I picked this game up thinking that it would be good . However , as some other reviewers mentioned the combat is not enjoyable from an RPG fan perspective . It quickly turns into button mashing . I played it for more than 10 hours and barely used any spells ( except healing ) and had no problems in getting through the battles by just hitting the sword button over and over again . They could have at least added combos to make the combat more interesting but alas . You just need to evade now and then with another push of a button and that's it . I think RPG lovers who enjoy strategizing in battles will find the combat extremely dissatisfying .
Second , there is very little character customization . You can only choose your equipment and spells . There are no skill trees , character classes etc . That's another blow if you are looking for an RPG game .
In sum this is an action / rgp game , and unfortunately the action elements are not very satisfying . Get it if you like action rpgs ( Kingdom of Paradise is another game to consider ) , look elsewhere if you want a more traditional rpg .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
Unfortunately the gameplay is very repetitive and bland . The bummer is , it does have a decent story , and it's really neat to play in the FF7 era again . The graphics are beautiful . It's very bittersweet . The feel is great , it's so nice to see Aeris alive again and such .
The problem is , the gameplay is just button mashing , the missions are bland and boring . There's no gameplay . It would have been better to just release the material as some sort of movie , or better yet , just re-release FF7 for PSP like they've been doing with so many other titles .
Really , you can skip this one , unless you're really such an FF addict that suffering through boring gameplay is worth it just to get some final fantasy 7 into your veins .
014 Unfortunately the gameplay is very repetitive and bland . The bummer is , it does have a decent story , and it's really neat to play in the FF7 era again . The graphics are beautiful . It's very bittersweet . The feel is great , it's so nice to see Aeris alive again and such .
The problem is , the gameplay is just button mashing , the missions are bland and boring . There's no gameplay . It would have been better to just release the material as some sort of movie , or better yet , just re-release FF7 for PSP like they've been doing with so many other titles .
Really , you can skip this one , unless you're really such an FF addict that suffering through boring gameplay is worth it just to get some final fantasy 7 into your veins .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII is one amazing experience from start to finish !
Set years prior to the events witnessed in Final Fantasy VII and Advent Children , you will learn the meaning to the words Cloud spoke to the Buster sword in the wastes outside Midgar !
Visually , this is one masterpiece of a game , the game graphic's look like they could have come right from the ps2 and the CGI cut scenes are on par with Advent Children ! Its hard to believe this is a handheld game you are playin !
The Game play is fun , think old school FF games with random battles meets 12 ' s real-time fights ! Materia also makes a return with hundreds of magic to collect ! New to the series is the DMW wheel which adds a freash random outlook to the battles , giving Power-ups , heals and Summons . The DMW wheel is the new limit break system . As well as used to level up Zack our hero . There is no experience points in Crisis Core , though when three 7 land on the slots Zack will level up ! Its random , sometimes you wont level up for awhile , tho you could level up 2 - 3 times in no time !
The music is good too ! Alot of Nobuo Uematsu original score has been remixed , leaving the newer songs to sound flat and dull compared to the older tracks !
There is also alot of SOLDIER side missions to do , 300 in fact ! which you do not have to do to complete the main quest but do help with finding items and leveling up Zack so he doesn fall behind ! They may seem to be repeatitive at times , but they are still fun and nice to do for items outside the story progression ! Some will take 1 - 3 mins while some a fair bit longer . One mission at least will take over an hour to complete !
The ending to this game is what it is all about , never before have i seen such an emotional ending in a video game .
All in all this is a beautiful game to behold ! While it may not be for everyone ( be they a FF fan or not ) it is an amazing gaming experience that should be had by all PSP owners , and those thinking of buying one . Expect at least 30 + hours from Crisis Core : Final Fantasy 7 !
018 Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII is one amazing experience from start to finish !
Set years prior to the events witnessed in Final Fantasy VII and Advent Children , you will learn the meaning to the words Cloud spoke to the Buster sword in the wastes outside Midgar !
Visually , this is one masterpiece of a game , the game graphic's look like they could have come right from the ps2 and the CGI cut scenes are on par with Advent Children ! Its hard to believe this is a handheld game you are playin !
The Game play is fun , think old school FF games with random battles meets 12 ' s real-time fights ! Materia also makes a return with hundreds of magic to collect ! New to the series is the DMW wheel which adds a freash random outlook to the battles , giving Power-ups , heals and Summons . The DMW wheel is the new limit break system . As well as used to level up Zack our hero . There is no experience points in Crisis Core , though when three 7 land on the slots Zack will level up ! Its random , sometimes you wont level up for awhile , tho you could level up 2 - 3 times in no time !
The music is good too ! Alot of Nobuo Uematsu original score has been remixed , leaving the newer songs to sound flat and dull compared to the older tracks !
There is also alot of SOLDIER side missions to do , 300 in fact ! which you do not have to do to complete the main quest but do help with finding items and leveling up Zack so he doesn fall behind ! They may seem to be repeatitive at times , but they are still fun and nice to do for items outside the story progression ! Some will take 1 - 3 mins while some a fair bit longer . One mission at least will take over an hour to complete !
The ending to this game is what it is all about , never before have i seen such an emotional ending in a video game .
All in all this is a beautiful game to behold ! While it may not be for everyone ( be they a FF fan or not ) it is an amazing gaming experience that should be had by all PSP owners , and those thinking of buying one . Expect at least 30 + hours from Crisis Core : Final Fantasy 7 !
019 This review is from :
Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
To be honest , i am getting very tired of these final fantasy games ( final fantasy X and above ) . This includes this game as well . They completely dumb the games down ( no thinking is required , just keep tapping on the buttons alot ) . An example of this is the fact that there is no world map to explore ! It is impossible for a video game company to possibly think that making these games linear without a world map to explore , could make for a better game . This is not possible since we all know the exploring of the world is what made Final Fantasy a legend . So obviously this was purposely done to dumb down the crowd . Another example is the battle system . Final Fantasy shined with its turn-based battle system , because it allowed the player to take its time and STRATEGIZE while fighting the enemy . Kind of like a chess match . With this game , all you need to do is just keep tapping buttons ( and you better be quick because you are not allowed to think ) .
I am truly astonished how many of the players who like this game have easily been duped with the graphics . The graphics and CG are just a pretty picture for a terrible game . If squareEnix felt like doing something new , they should not have done it to the Final Fantasy franchise , they ruined it . All they needed to do is just adjust the gameplay slightly and of course keep making the graphics better over time but keep the same formula .
Final Fantasy formula = Turn Based Battles + World exploration + Great Story + Character Building
FFX and above games = Graphics
020 To be honest , i am getting very tired of these final fantasy games ( final fantasy X and above ) . This includes this game as well . They completely dumb the games down ( no thinking is required , just keep tapping on the buttons alot ) . An example of this is the fact that there is no world map to explore ! It is impossible for a video game company to possibly think that making these games linear without a world map to explore , could make for a better game . This is not possible since we all know the exploring of the world is what made Final Fantasy a legend . So obviously this was purposely done to dumb down the crowd . Another example is the battle system . Final Fantasy shined with its turn-based battle system , because it allowed the player to take its time and STRATEGIZE while fighting the enemy . Kind of like a chess match . With this game , all you need to do is just keep tapping buttons ( and you better be quick because you are not allowed to think ) .
I am truly astonished how many of the players who like this game have easily been duped with the graphics . The graphics and CG are just a pretty picture for a terrible game . If squareEnix felt like doing something new , they should not have done it to the Final Fantasy franchise , they ruined it . All they needed to do is just adjust the gameplay slightly and of course keep making the graphics better over time but keep the same formula .
Final Fantasy formula = Turn Based Battles + World exploration + Great Story + Character Building
FFX and above games = Graphics
021 This review is from :
Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
When I was younger , I played a number of Final Fantasy games including 7 , 8 , and 9 . Although only my brother actually finished FF7 , I still watched him play and unlock the various powerful items and hidden cutscenes around the world . This is the first encounter any fan might have with Zack Fair , the main protagonist of Crisis Core . He is the person on whom Cloud based most of his faulty memories , yet any more than the most cursory information on this crucial character was hard to come by .
Crisis Core does a brilliant job of not only expanding upon Zack's character , but providing in-depth background to the already-known events of FF7 . But the game does not stop there . Crisis Core is an epic adventure in its own right , introducing new characters such as the honorable Angeal and the dramatic Genesis . A treat many fans will enjoy is the opportunity to interact with Sephiroth prior to his fall to madness and villainy .
The plot itself is intricate and complex . Wandering off from the game for a week or so for real-world obligations may leave the player trying to remember who was in league with who or what the significance of that degredation was anyway . But why would you want to ? With an action-packed plotline and numerous optional side-missions , the game does not lack in the hack-n-slash department . At the same time , the main plot is so intricate and full of intrigue that the intricate net woven by the writers is almost palpable .
The battle system takes some adjusting to , but it shouldn't take more than a few skirmishes to adapt . The leveling system may seem strange to some . It's based more on chance than the accumulation of XP that most RPG players are used to . However , the game is well-paced and I almost always find myself at the level I need to be to handle whatever challenges appear . I'm at the point now where I feel comfortable sitting back and letting the slot-style power-up / leveling mechanism set the pace .
The animations are gorgeous overall . There are a few brief cutscenes where the animators clearly didn't want to make the effort , but when they do , prepare to be blown away ! The summoned creatures all have their own vivid animation that really shows their power . Especially important scenes are rendered in such beautiful detail that they seem to come alive .
The English voice acting isn't perfect . Aerith continues to suffer from the Curse of the Bad Voice Actress , and I don't always agree with how things were translated . I wish there were an option that would let you watch the cutscenes in Japanese with English subtitles . However , this little flaw isn't enough to reduce my recommendation for this game .
The item system is interesting , and I love the feature that lets you experiment with combining materia to develop different and increasingly potent magical effects . Your equippable items can be a bit annoying to organize . Just remember to go through periodically to sell off less powerful pieces , and you should be fine .
For me , one of the strangest things was going through this game knowing how it would end , but not knowing how things would get there . As any player of FF7 knows , one of the important characters in this game has to die at the end , giving the last chapter of this game the flavor of an oddly uplifting tragedy .
The best piece of advice I can give to potential buyers is to avoid spoilers if at all possible ! This game can have a huge emotional impact , but it tends to be lessened when you know what's coming . Yes , in spite of necessary ending , there are still surprises to be had along the way . Enjoy them !
Overall , I have loved playing this game and strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good RPG !
022 When I was younger , I played a number of Final Fantasy games including 7 , 8 , and 9 . Although only my brother actually finished FF7 , I still watched him play and unlock the various powerful items and hidden cutscenes around the world . This is the first encounter any fan might have with Zack Fair , the main protagonist of Crisis Core . He is the person on whom Cloud based most of his faulty memories , yet any more than the most cursory information on this crucial character was hard to come by .
Crisis Core does a brilliant job of not only expanding upon Zack's character , but providing in-depth background to the already-known events of FF7 . But the game does not stop there . Crisis Core is an epic adventure in its own right , introducing new characters such as the honorable Angeal and the dramatic Genesis . A treat many fans will enjoy is the opportunity to interact with Sephiroth prior to his fall to madness and villainy .
The plot itself is intricate and complex . Wandering off from the game for a week or so for real-world obligations may leave the player trying to remember who was in league with who or what the significance of that degredation was anyway . But why would you want to ? With an action-packed plotline and numerous optional side-missions , the game does not lack in the hack-n-slash department . At the same time , the main plot is so intricate and full of intrigue that the intricate net woven by the writers is almost palpable .
The battle system takes some adjusting to , but it shouldn't take more than a few skirmishes to adapt . The leveling system may seem strange to some . It's based more on chance than the accumulation of XP that most RPG players are used to . However , the game is well-paced and I almost always find myself at the level I need to be to handle whatever challenges appear . I'm at the point now where I feel comfortable sitting back and letting the slot-style power-up / leveling mechanism set the pace .
The animations are gorgeous overall . There are a few brief cutscenes where the animators clearly didn't want to make the effort , but when they do , prepare to be blown away ! The summoned creatures all have their own vivid animation that really shows their power . Especially important scenes are rendered in such beautiful detail that they seem to come alive .
The English voice acting isn't perfect . Aerith continues to suffer from the Curse of the Bad Voice Actress , and I don't always agree with how things were translated . I wish there were an option that would let you watch the cutscenes in Japanese with English subtitles . However , this little flaw isn't enough to reduce my recommendation for this game .
The item system is interesting , and I love the feature that lets you experiment with combining materia to develop different and increasingly potent magical effects . Your equippable items can be a bit annoying to organize . Just remember to go through periodically to sell off less powerful pieces , and you should be fine .
For me , one of the strangest things was going through this game knowing how it would end , but not knowing how things would get there . As any player of FF7 knows , one of the important characters in this game has to die at the end , giving the last chapter of this game the flavor of an oddly uplifting tragedy .
The best piece of advice I can give to potential buyers is to avoid spoilers if at all possible ! This game can have a huge emotional impact , but it tends to be lessened when you know what's coming . Yes , in spite of necessary ending , there are still surprises to be had along the way . Enjoy them !
Overall , I have loved playing this game and strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good RPG !
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
Let's be honest , the game is far from perfect . However , it did it's job in that it was entertaining , fun to play , and gave a good believable background for an important character that was only portrayed through memories - - Zack Fair .
So the game starts out , and I'll admit , the graphics are beyond gorgeous . They're probably the best graphics I've seen for a PSP game thus far , aside from Dissidia . In the beginning , Zack seems a little slap-happy , and this took me by surprise as in the original FFVII , he is portrayed as being more of a serious character . I was worried for this , but as the game moves on , Zack slowly transforms into the Zack we know in the original FFVII .
Gameplay is fun . I have little complaints , as it moved smoothly , and had plenty of side-quests for those who want to take their time and see a few side-stories here and there . The quests with Kid Yuffie were pretty cute , and the ' quests ' ( if you can call them that ) with Hojo , worked to show you just how ruthless he is with his ' subjects ' - - though any FFVII fan already knows this . The battle system was simple , but functional and challenging enough to keep your brain working .
My biggest complaint , would be how they ruined classic scenes from the original game by sticking Genesis in them ; in my opinion , Genesis was the weakest most pointless part of the plot . His main purpose is to appear , look like Gackt , and constantly quote lines from the hit ( in game movie ) ' Loveless ' , the movie which is advertised on a billboard in the original FFVII .
To me , the best part was seeing the relationships , how they started and developed , and what exactly they meant for the characters in the original FFVII . It gives you some background to better understand Aeris , and Cloud and how Zack helped shape them into who they are 7 years later .
Unlike Dirge of Cerberus ( which I quite openly hate for it's poor and predictable story-telling , lack of character development and overall bad production aside from cutscene graphics ) , Crisis Core has a lot going for it , whether the die-hard fans like it or not . And I'll tell you , I am a die-hard fan . I first played the original game with my sister when we could barely read , and since then we've replayed it so many times I've lost count .
If you play one spin-off game for FFVII , play this one . If you are open-minded , and are ready to accept that it is another Tetsuya Nomura fronted FFVII spin-off project ( which in this case , you should expect any silliness possible ) you will definitely enjoy it .
It isn't a perfect game by any means , but I will proudly tell anyone that I loved this game and the experience it brought to me .
Plus , there is a nice surprise at the end of the credits . . .
026 Let's be honest , the game is far from perfect . However , it did it's job in that it was entertaining , fun to play , and gave a good believable background for an important character that was only portrayed through memories - - Zack Fair .
So the game starts out , and I'll admit , the graphics are beyond gorgeous . They're probably the best graphics I've seen for a PSP game thus far , aside from Dissidia . In the beginning , Zack seems a little slap-happy , and this took me by surprise as in the original FFVII , he is portrayed as being more of a serious character . I was worried for this , but as the game moves on , Zack slowly transforms into the Zack we know in the original FFVII .
Gameplay is fun . I have little complaints , as it moved smoothly , and had plenty of side-quests for those who want to take their time and see a few side-stories here and there . The quests with Kid Yuffie were pretty cute , and the ' quests ' ( if you can call them that ) with Hojo , worked to show you just how ruthless he is with his ' subjects ' - - though any FFVII fan already knows this . The battle system was simple , but functional and challenging enough to keep your brain working .
My biggest complaint , would be how they ruined classic scenes from the original game by sticking Genesis in them ; in my opinion , Genesis was the weakest most pointless part of the plot . His main purpose is to appear , look like Gackt , and constantly quote lines from the hit ( in game movie ) ' Loveless ' , the movie which is advertised on a billboard in the original FFVII .
To me , the best part was seeing the relationships , how they started and developed , and what exactly they meant for the characters in the original FFVII . It gives you some background to better understand Aeris , and Cloud and how Zack helped shape them into who they are 7 years later .
Unlike Dirge of Cerberus ( which I quite openly hate for it's poor and predictable story-telling , lack of character development and overall bad production aside from cutscene graphics ) , Crisis Core has a lot going for it , whether the die-hard fans like it or not . And I'll tell you , I am a die-hard fan . I first played the original game with my sister when we could barely read , and since then we've replayed it so many times I've lost count .
If you play one spin-off game for FFVII , play this one . If you are open-minded , and are ready to accept that it is another Tetsuya Nomura fronted FFVII spin-off project ( which in this case , you should expect any silliness possible ) you will definitely enjoy it .
It isn't a perfect game by any means , but I will proudly tell anyone that I loved this game and the experience it brought to me .
Plus , there is a nice surprise at the end of the credits . . .
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At first the game seemed boring and all ( many dialog and scenes ) but after some events you'll be free to do whatever you want , don't worry .
I'd like to point out some things about this fantastic game :
* You play as Zack Fair ( and he's more cool than Cloud , I think )
* You learn about the pasts of Cloud , Sephiroth , Aerith / Aeris , Yuffie and Tifa and re-visit some places you'll see on FFVII ( which I didn't played because I couldn't stand the graphics : / )
and you'll also learn about the very past of the Buster Sword too : D
* The game takes place right before FFVII
* Some scenes of FFVII Advent Children movie make a lot more sense after playing this game .
* The story of the game is captivating and somewhat sad ( like FFX ) but it's a very good story in a very good game . . . I just hope they port this to the PS3 and that FF Type - 0 gets to be better that Crisis Core ( if it's really possible ) or at least the same . . .
* There's a total of 300 optional missions in the game , they're optional because you can beat the game without these missions , but you'll gain a lot more doing these missions ( level , item , summon , materia and some other goodies-wise )
* There's a mail system which is very interesting . . .
* The game has a dynamic battle system ( like Parasite Eve 2 , where you can move around the battlefield and if you're good enough you can finish the battles without a single scratch on your HP )
* Amazing graphics ( I know it's a PSP game but the graphics are cool ! )
* Some funny scenes ( Poor Zack . . . )
* Some serious scenes ( Poor Zack . . . ) ²
If you really like Final Fantasy series and if you have a PSP ( maybe they'll make it available for Vita too . . . ) buy this game , you can't go wrong . . .
028 At first the game seemed boring and all ( many dialog and scenes ) but after some events you'll be free to do whatever you want , don't worry .
I'd like to point out some things about this fantastic game :
* You play as Zack Fair ( and he's more cool than Cloud , I think )
* You learn about the pasts of Cloud , Sephiroth , Aerith / Aeris , Yuffie and Tifa and re-visit some places you'll see on FFVII ( which I didn't played because I couldn't stand the graphics : / )
and you'll also learn about the very past of the Buster Sword too : D
* The game takes place right before FFVII
* Some scenes of FFVII Advent Children movie make a lot more sense after playing this game .
* The story of the game is captivating and somewhat sad ( like FFX ) but it's a very good story in a very good game . . . I just hope they port this to the PS3 and that FF Type - 0 gets to be better that Crisis Core ( if it's really possible ) or at least the same . . .
* There's a total of 300 optional missions in the game , they're optional because you can beat the game without these missions , but you'll gain a lot more doing these missions ( level , item , summon , materia and some other goodies-wise )
* There's a mail system which is very interesting . . .
* The game has a dynamic battle system ( like Parasite Eve 2 , where you can move around the battlefield and if you're good enough you can finish the battles without a single scratch on your HP )
* Amazing graphics ( I know it's a PSP game but the graphics are cool ! )
* Some funny scenes ( Poor Zack . . . )
* Some serious scenes ( Poor Zack . . . ) ²
If you really like Final Fantasy series and if you have a PSP ( maybe they'll make it available for Vita too . . . ) buy this game , you can't go wrong . . .
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This game is a beautiful , well crafted game , that is fun to play , has a great story line and is pretty much an all around blast .
The Good :
The graphics on this game are absolutely amazing , they are crisp , clear , beautiful and absolutely stunining . The cutscenese are beautiful , its like watching a movie on your psp . The music in this game is also pretty good , and isnt annoying or bothersome in the background which is a definately plus . You get the full final fantasy experiance for the most part ; the towns , the battles , ect . The battle system is pretty good and I really like it . It is sort of la mix between FF10 and FF12 . In this regard it is like FF10 in that the battles are random but it is like FF12 in the regard that the battle mode itself is in real time where you can run around , block , dodge or attack as you need . The character development , the characters and the story in this game are actually really good and this is a great prequel to FF7 . I am glad there is a hard mode , although believe me , easy mode will keep you plenty busy with all of the side quests you have to do . I like the fact that you can go to a save point and you can do missions and side quests from the save point and you can also buy items , however , I hate that the save point does not heal you . . but more on that below . Finally the materia system is pretty cool , but it can make you a nervous wreck . Once you pass the secret factory level , you will be able to combind materia and spells . This means that you can take blizzard and fire and make something else . . you can do this with any combination imaginable . This is absolutely awesome , but it starts to make you nervous that you are making the wrong choice .
The Bad :
Ok , so the bad . . My biggest issue with this game is that there are no weapons . . . FF is all about getting tons of weapons , armor , helms , axes , spears , swords , ect . . Well . . not this one , you only have your sword and you hack and slash your way through the game . . Let me tell you that was a HUGE disappointment . Another horror . . The slot system . . OMG this is the worst . Your leveling is based on this instead of exp which is a nightmare , you want to fight tons of enemies and level up so you can blow through a boss battle ? too bad , the computer dictates what you do , not the player . Secondly , the slot system contorls your power attacks . . you want to use a super move on a boss instead of a little foot soldier right ? too bad , you always get the super mmove when you dont want it and you never get it when you need it ! There goes the dictator computer again . My next complaint is that you cant replenish your health through the save points , this is another thing that seem sto be random . You come out of a mission and have 1500 / 1000 hp ? ? ? wtf ? ? but than when you want to save and you have 1 / 1000 hp it does not heal you . . ugh ! nightmare ! I finally , the side quests are sooo repetitive , it is do the same thing until you get the dumb materia or the useless item . . why am i doing the side quest if i'm not going to get a bigger sword or a deadlier ax ? ? I WANT MORE WEAPONS !
I definately recommend this game as it really is gorgeous , and fun to play . At times it can get repetitive but it is definately worth buying . I really wish there were some weapons or something , dont just give me a sword give me choices !
032 This game is a beautiful , well crafted game , that is fun to play , has a great story line and is pretty much an all around blast .
The Good :
The graphics on this game are absolutely amazing , they are crisp , clear , beautiful and absolutely stunining . The cutscenese are beautiful , its like watching a movie on your psp . The music in this game is also pretty good , and isnt annoying or bothersome in the background which is a definately plus . You get the full final fantasy experiance for the most part ; the towns , the battles , ect . The battle system is pretty good and I really like it . It is sort of la mix between FF10 and FF12 . In this regard it is like FF10 in that the battles are random but it is like FF12 in the regard that the battle mode itself is in real time where you can run around , block , dodge or attack as you need . The character development , the characters and the story in this game are actually really good and this is a great prequel to FF7 . I am glad there is a hard mode , although believe me , easy mode will keep you plenty busy with all of the side quests you have to do . I like the fact that you can go to a save point and you can do missions and side quests from the save point and you can also buy items , however , I hate that the save point does not heal you . . but more on that below . Finally the materia system is pretty cool , but it can make you a nervous wreck . Once you pass the secret factory level , you will be able to combind materia and spells . This means that you can take blizzard and fire and make something else . . you can do this with any combination imaginable . This is absolutely awesome , but it starts to make you nervous that you are making the wrong choice .
The Bad :
Ok , so the bad . . My biggest issue with this game is that there are no weapons . . . FF is all about getting tons of weapons , armor , helms , axes , spears , swords , ect . . Well . . not this one , you only have your sword and you hack and slash your way through the game . . Let me tell you that was a HUGE disappointment . Another horror . . The slot system . . OMG this is the worst . Your leveling is based on this instead of exp which is a nightmare , you want to fight tons of enemies and level up so you can blow through a boss battle ? too bad , the computer dictates what you do , not the player . Secondly , the slot system contorls your power attacks . . you want to use a super move on a boss instead of a little foot soldier right ? too bad , you always get the super mmove when you dont want it and you never get it when you need it ! There goes the dictator computer again . My next complaint is that you cant replenish your health through the save points , this is another thing that seem sto be random . You come out of a mission and have 1500 / 1000 hp ? ? ? wtf ? ? but than when you want to save and you have 1 / 1000 hp it does not heal you . . ugh ! nightmare ! I finally , the side quests are sooo repetitive , it is do the same thing until you get the dumb materia or the useless item . . why am i doing the side quest if i'm not going to get a bigger sword or a deadlier ax ? ? I WANT MORE WEAPONS !
I definately recommend this game as it really is gorgeous , and fun to play . At times it can get repetitive but it is definately worth buying . I really wish there were some weapons or something , dont just give me a sword give me choices !
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GREAT STORY
GREAT CHARACTERS
GREAT CUTSCENES
GREAT FIGHTING SYSTEM
this game was fantastic . The graphics from the cutscenes look like if they were from the PS3 and I swear i'm not lying . The story itself is outstanding too . At the end you just want Zack to make it ! Every FF fan knows how this ends and i'm not gonna spoil it for you . In this game there are a lot of side quests that can unlock stores that can help you create more attacks since you can fuse attacks to form new ones . The story was really sad but you have to love it . It gives you a deeper understanding of FF 7 .
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Pros
GREAT STORY
GREAT CHARACTERS
GREAT CUTSCENES
GREAT FIGHTING SYSTEM
this game was fantastic . The graphics from the cutscenes look like if they were from the PS3 and I swear i'm not lying . The story itself is outstanding too . At the end you just want Zack to make it ! Every FF fan knows how this ends and i'm not gonna spoil it for you . In this game there are a lot of side quests that can unlock stores that can help you create more attacks since you can fuse attacks to form new ones . The story was really sad but you have to love it . It gives you a deeper understanding of FF 7 .
035 Pros
GREAT STORY
GREAT CHARACTERS
GREAT CUTSCENES
GREAT FIGHTING SYSTEM
this game was fantastic . The graphics from the cutscenes look like if they were from the PS3 and I swear i'm not lying . The story itself is outstanding too . At the end you just want Zack to make it ! Every FF fan knows how this ends and i'm not gonna spoil it for you . In this game there are a lot of side quests that can unlock stores that can help you create more attacks since you can fuse attacks to form new ones . The story was really sad but you have to love it . It gives you a deeper understanding of FF 7 .
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I have played FF 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , and 10 . Then stopped bothering as from 9 onward , things got progressively worse , so the ones I have enjoyed the most are 7 and 8 . With this in mind , I'll review Crisis Core accordingly .
Pros :
1 . stunningly beautiful cinematics . I think you can find that only in the FF games . Not even in the best PC games , like Dragon Age Origins ( which is a great game , but no match for FF cinematics or battles ) .
2 . very good battles , MUCH better than the rubbish I experienced in FF XII ! Still , I would have preferred the older turn-based battle . But the use of materia is there , as well as some interesting new features , like Materia Fusion . So it's still good .
3 . Likeable characters with some good sense of humour thrown in at times ( which I think makes a game more appealing . ) . For example , in the ' slot machine ' battle function , once I got 2 Cloud . The third one looked really funny , it SLOWED down and appeared as if trying to push itself inside the slot . So I thought ' wow I am going to get 3 Cloud ' . And then WHAM , the same Cloud face goes back and another unrelated one gets in the slot instead . Or when Zack is fighting with an umbrella beach .
4 . you get to revisit old locations in FF VII
Cons :
1 . the story is the usual strange nonsense stuff that Final Fantasy always seems to have pulled off . After 13 hours of gameplay , I totally lost the story and started yawning and thinking ' who cares ' .
2 . the music is not as good as FF VII , some themes seems to have been rearranged by the new composer .
3 . there is no world map ! Unforgivable ! Roaming the world , to me , was the best feature in FF VII and 8 , along with the great music and battles .
It's a good game but overrated and I deleted all my saves after about 15 hours of gameplay . The story started to feel nauseating . To be fair , even FF 7 and 8 had nauseating , gloomy parts about monsters and leper or whatever ( FF7 ) and freaking Laguna in FF 8 , which bored me out of my skull .
I guess I am not so taken by these games anymore . Especially after having played Dragon Age Origins , which has rubbish battles but a great story and dialogues .
037 I have played FF 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , and 10 . Then stopped bothering as from 9 onward , things got progressively worse , so the ones I have enjoyed the most are 7 and 8 . With this in mind , I'll review Crisis Core accordingly .
Pros :
1 . stunningly beautiful cinematics . I think you can find that only in the FF games . Not even in the best PC games , like Dragon Age Origins ( which is a great game , but no match for FF cinematics or battles ) .
2 . very good battles , MUCH better than the rubbish I experienced in FF XII ! Still , I would have preferred the older turn-based battle . But the use of materia is there , as well as some interesting new features , like Materia Fusion . So it's still good .
3 . Likeable characters with some good sense of humour thrown in at times ( which I think makes a game more appealing . ) . For example , in the ' slot machine ' battle function , once I got 2 Cloud . The third one looked really funny , it SLOWED down and appeared as if trying to push itself inside the slot . So I thought ' wow I am going to get 3 Cloud ' . And then WHAM , the same Cloud face goes back and another unrelated one gets in the slot instead . Or when Zack is fighting with an umbrella beach .
4 . you get to revisit old locations in FF VII
Cons :
1 . the story is the usual strange nonsense stuff that Final Fantasy always seems to have pulled off . After 13 hours of gameplay , I totally lost the story and started yawning and thinking ' who cares ' .
2 . the music is not as good as FF VII , some themes seems to have been rearranged by the new composer .
3 . there is no world map ! Unforgivable ! Roaming the world , to me , was the best feature in FF VII and 8 , along with the great music and battles .
It's a good game but overrated and I deleted all my saves after about 15 hours of gameplay . The story started to feel nauseating . To be fair , even FF 7 and 8 had nauseating , gloomy parts about monsters and leper or whatever ( FF7 ) and freaking Laguna in FF 8 , which bored me out of my skull .
I guess I am not so taken by these games anymore . Especially after having played Dragon Age Origins , which has rubbish battles but a great story and dialogues .
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Final Fantasy VII was the game that made me want a PlayStation 1 . I played Final Fantasy VII briefly after it was initially released at a friend's house , then my own copies later in college on both the PC and PlayStation 1 . So when I ordered a PlayStation Portable ( PSP ) recently it seemed like a no-brainer to pick up a copy of Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII as one of my first games .
Having previously played and enjoyed the Kingdom Hearts games for the PlayStation 2 , this game was the perfect choice for my first PSP game , and is the major reason I'm extremely glad I didn't pick up a PSPgo , and will continue to keep my PSP - 3000 for as long as it works .
Crisis Core tells the events that lead up to Final Fantasy VII ( in fact ending with the opening of FF7 ) , and I'll admit the story is pretty moving ( Lost Odyssey was the last game to make me tear-up , and I didn't cry during FF7 ) . The gameplay will be quite familar if you've played the PlayStation 2 Kingdom Hearts games , featuring a mix of real-time battles with RPG elements . Depending upon your preference for such things , it offers various simplified elements , such as the shop and leveling , which I think works fairly well .
The game plays great on the PSP , offering fairly tight controls ( movement via either the d-pad or stick ) , with great sound and video ( as usual with Square ( Enix ) , the CG videos are top-notch and they look great on the PSP ) .
The game is UMD-only , and there seem to be no plans to make it available electronically . Compared to the other UMD game I've thus far played , Star Ocean : First Departure , the UMD seems to be read from fairly frequently , but loading times are fairly quick , and it's something that you can easily ignore .
To completion , with a number of optional missions finished , I put in a little over 27 hours into the game , and will definitely be putting more hours in to get near 100% on the optional missions , and perhaps even another playthrough ( via new game plus ) .
On the default difficulty I died once or twice ( excluding those times a Phoenix Down kept me going ) , and those were more from stupidity then anything else . Generally , I'd say the game is fairly easy , with some fights a little more difficult than others . Unlike Final Fantasy VII it seems to be a little easier to be a completionist in this game , but since the main area is pretty spread out , those of this type might get a little bored walking back and forth ( unless they're following a guide ) .
I give the game 5 stars of 5 , as I found the game to be extremely enjoyable , and the amount of time put into it currently , and in the future , is vastly more than the price of entry .
Recommended for fans of Final Fantasy VII , as well as those who enjoyed Kingdom Hearts on the PlayStation 2 .
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Final Fantasy VII was the game that made me want a PlayStation 1 . I played Final Fantasy VII briefly after it was initially released at a friend's house , then my own copies later in college on both the PC and PlayStation 1 . So when I ordered a PlayStation Portable ( PSP ) recently it seemed like a no-brainer to pick up a copy of Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII as one of my first games .
Having previously played and enjoyed the Kingdom Hearts games for the PlayStation 2 , this game was the perfect choice for my first PSP game , and is the major reason I'm extremely glad I didn't pick up a PSPgo , and will continue to keep my PSP - 3000 for as long as it works .
Crisis Core tells the events that lead up to Final Fantasy VII ( in fact ending with the opening of FF7 ) , and I'll admit the story is pretty moving ( Lost Odyssey was the last game to make me tear-up , and I didn't cry during FF7 ) . The gameplay will be quite familar if you've played the PlayStation 2 Kingdom Hearts games , featuring a mix of real-time battles with RPG elements . Depending upon your preference for such things , it offers various simplified elements , such as the shop and leveling , which I think works fairly well .
The game plays great on the PSP , offering fairly tight controls ( movement via either the d-pad or stick ) , with great sound and video ( as usual with Square ( Enix ) , the CG videos are top-notch and they look great on the PSP ) .
The game is UMD-only , and there seem to be no plans to make it available electronically . Compared to the other UMD game I've thus far played , Star Ocean : First Departure , the UMD seems to be read from fairly frequently , but loading times are fairly quick , and it's something that you can easily ignore .
To completion , with a number of optional missions finished , I put in a little over 27 hours into the game , and will definitely be putting more hours in to get near 100% on the optional missions , and perhaps even another playthrough ( via new game plus ) .
On the default difficulty I died once or twice ( excluding those times a Phoenix Down kept me going ) , and those were more from stupidity then anything else . Generally , I'd say the game is fairly easy , with some fights a little more difficult than others . Unlike Final Fantasy VII it seems to be a little easier to be a completionist in this game , but since the main area is pretty spread out , those of this type might get a little bored walking back and forth ( unless they're following a guide ) .
I give the game 5 stars of 5 , as I found the game to be extremely enjoyable , and the amount of time put into it currently , and in the future , is vastly more than the price of entry .
Recommended for fans of Final Fantasy VII , as well as those who enjoyed Kingdom Hearts on the PlayStation 2 .
043 Final Fantasy VII was the game that made me want a PlayStation 1 . I played Final Fantasy VII briefly after it was initially released at a friend's house , then my own copies later in college on both the PC and PlayStation 1 . So when I ordered a PlayStation Portable ( PSP ) recently it seemed like a no-brainer to pick up a copy of Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII as one of my first games .
Having previously played and enjoyed the Kingdom Hearts games for the PlayStation 2 , this game was the perfect choice for my first PSP game , and is the major reason I'm extremely glad I didn't pick up a PSPgo , and will continue to keep my PSP - 3000 for as long as it works .
Crisis Core tells the events that lead up to Final Fantasy VII ( in fact ending with the opening of FF7 ) , and I'll admit the story is pretty moving ( Lost Odyssey was the last game to make me tear-up , and I didn't cry during FF7 ) . The gameplay will be quite familar if you've played the PlayStation 2 Kingdom Hearts games , featuring a mix of real-time battles with RPG elements . Depending upon your preference for such things , it offers various simplified elements , such as the shop and leveling , which I think works fairly well .
The game plays great on the PSP , offering fairly tight controls ( movement via either the d-pad or stick ) , with great sound and video ( as usual with Square ( Enix ) , the CG videos are top-notch and they look great on the PSP ) .
The game is UMD-only , and there seem to be no plans to make it available electronically . Compared to the other UMD game I've thus far played , Star Ocean : First Departure , the UMD seems to be read from fairly frequently , but loading times are fairly quick , and it's something that you can easily ignore .
To completion , with a number of optional missions finished , I put in a little over 27 hours into the game , and will definitely be putting more hours in to get near 100% on the optional missions , and perhaps even another playthrough ( via new game plus ) .
On the default difficulty I died once or twice ( excluding those times a Phoenix Down kept me going ) , and those were more from stupidity then anything else . Generally , I'd say the game is fairly easy , with some fights a little more difficult than others . Unlike Final Fantasy VII it seems to be a little easier to be a completionist in this game , but since the main area is pretty spread out , those of this type might get a little bored walking back and forth ( unless they're following a guide ) .
I give the game 5 stars of 5 , as I found the game to be extremely enjoyable , and the amount of time put into it currently , and in the future , is vastly more than the price of entry .
Recommended for fans of Final Fantasy VII , as well as those who enjoyed Kingdom Hearts on the PlayStation 2 .
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This game really changed my opinion of Zack . In the original FF7 , he didnt seem to do much . In fact , his classification as SOLDIER 1st Class seemed exaggerated .
Not anymore ! His character really shines in this game . Plus , we really get to understand his relationship with Aeris ( I spell her name this way coz thats the way it was spelled in the original FF7 . I dont care how many times they try to correct me - this is the name I'll remember forever ) and Cloud .
The battle system will seem awkward at first . It is kinda like a cross between old-school RPG action-selection and real-time-action where you control the characters movements and dodging . It time however , the system becomes really natural .
Another awkward thing that I found is the limit break system . Gone are the days where you charge up and select what limit break skill you wanna use . Now it occurs randomly . Even which limit break you use is random . However , limit breaks occur ALOT .
Overall , the game is an instant classic . The storyline is stellar . When I finished the game , I had to recuperate the emotional heartache for a few hours at work . Thats how a good game is supposed to be .
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This game really changed my opinion of Zack . In the original FF7 , he didnt seem to do much . In fact , his classification as SOLDIER 1st Class seemed exaggerated .
Not anymore ! His character really shines in this game . Plus , we really get to understand his relationship with Aeris ( I spell her name this way coz thats the way it was spelled in the original FF7 . I dont care how many times they try to correct me - this is the name I'll remember forever ) and Cloud .
The battle system will seem awkward at first . It is kinda like a cross between old-school RPG action-selection and real-time-action where you control the characters movements and dodging . It time however , the system becomes really natural .
Another awkward thing that I found is the limit break system . Gone are the days where you charge up and select what limit break skill you wanna use . Now it occurs randomly . Even which limit break you use is random . However , limit breaks occur ALOT .
Overall , the game is an instant classic . The storyline is stellar . When I finished the game , I had to recuperate the emotional heartache for a few hours at work . Thats how a good game is supposed to be .
046 This game really changed my opinion of Zack . In the original FF7 , he didnt seem to do much . In fact , his classification as SOLDIER 1st Class seemed exaggerated .
Not anymore ! His character really shines in this game . Plus , we really get to understand his relationship with Aeris ( I spell her name this way coz thats the way it was spelled in the original FF7 . I dont care how many times they try to correct me - this is the name I'll remember forever ) and Cloud .
The battle system will seem awkward at first . It is kinda like a cross between old-school RPG action-selection and real-time-action where you control the characters movements and dodging . It time however , the system becomes really natural .
Another awkward thing that I found is the limit break system . Gone are the days where you charge up and select what limit break skill you wanna use . Now it occurs randomly . Even which limit break you use is random . However , limit breaks occur ALOT .
Overall , the game is an instant classic . The storyline is stellar . When I finished the game , I had to recuperate the emotional heartache for a few hours at work . Thats how a good game is supposed to be .
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If you came here to know wich Final Fantasy you should get ( FF-Tactics or FF-CC ) I only have one thing to say : Get'm both ! All the good kids are doing that ! Essentially they are different : RPG and Action , but single on the title : Final Fantasy ! If you know this game you will understand !
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If you came here to know wich Final Fantasy you should get ( FF-Tactics or FF-CC ) I only have one thing to say : Get'm both ! All the good kids are doing that ! Essentially they are different : RPG and Action , but single on the title : Final Fantasy ! If you know this game you will understand !
Embrace your dreams
049 If you came here to know wich Final Fantasy you should get ( FF-Tactics or FF-CC ) I only have one thing to say : Get'm both ! All the good kids are doing that ! Essentially they are different : RPG and Action , but single on the title : Final Fantasy ! If you know this game you will understand !
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
This is a prequal to the original FFVII game for the PS ( Playstation ) . It basically tells you everything leading to FFVII and Advent Children . How Cloud became friends with Zack . How Cloud became SOLDIER . . . then quiet . How both of them met Arieth . ( Not at the same time though ) . How Sephiroth went insane . How Cloud and Sephiroth became rivals . Everything you need to know is in this game . And let me tell you , this game , some of the parts in here will make you sad . I'm not going to mention what parts in here because I would spoil it for you guys . But this game is a MUST have for any FFVII lover or just even FF period . This isn't really an RPG , but more of smashing buttons and whatot . But I love it . I'm not lying but I've played this game almost thirteen times and I still cry at the same parts . . . although I know what's going to happen . I recomend this to anyone who loves FFVII . And this game isn't as hard or boring as some people may think . I have mine on casual and I'm fine . And it's NOT boring . It's very challenging . Now , I will spoil this part , if you fight Sephiroth , he won't be as hard as when he's in Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 , but you should still use a good amount of potiens and cure . And make sure you're on a high level while going against Sephiroth and Genesis . Please get this ! You won't regret it ! You can put it into your FF collection !
051 This is a prequal to the original FFVII game for the PS ( Playstation ) . It basically tells you everything leading to FFVII and Advent Children . How Cloud became friends with Zack . How Cloud became SOLDIER . . . then quiet . How both of them met Arieth . ( Not at the same time though ) . How Sephiroth went insane . How Cloud and Sephiroth became rivals . Everything you need to know is in this game . And let me tell you , this game , some of the parts in here will make you sad . I'm not going to mention what parts in here because I would spoil it for you guys . But this game is a MUST have for any FFVII lover or just even FF period . This isn't really an RPG , but more of smashing buttons and whatot . But I love it . I'm not lying but I've played this game almost thirteen times and I still cry at the same parts . . . although I know what's going to happen . I recomend this to anyone who loves FFVII . And this game isn't as hard or boring as some people may think . I have mine on casual and I'm fine . And it's NOT boring . It's very challenging . Now , I will spoil this part , if you fight Sephiroth , he won't be as hard as when he's in Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 , but you should still use a good amount of potiens and cure . And make sure you're on a high level while going against Sephiroth and Genesis . Please get this ! You won't regret it ! You can put it into your FF collection !
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
I'll start off by saying that I am not a Final Fantasy fan . In fact , I used to make fun of people that played any game in the FF series . I thought that the only people that play these games were single men and women that couldn't get a date in real life and so they would play these games and to live out their fantasies . Boy was I wrong .
I decided to buy this game after reading reviews on Amazon and Gamespot . The moment that I saw the first image pop up on my PSP screen , I was memorized .
Graphics 9 / 10 : The graphics are the best that I have seen for the PSP so far . The cutscenes look like they were pulled straight out of an XBOX game . The in game graphics are equally impressive with their stunning visual effects and incredible color-filled environments .
Gameplay 9 / 10 : The controls are very simplistic , and believe me when I tell you that this is a good thing . The Right and Left triggers are used to move the camera from right to left and the x button is the primary fight button . In fact , there are only three buttons that you will have to push during a fight . X to use an item , the triangle to defend , and the square button to evade . You will also have to push the D pad right and left to select your items , but that's it . The control scheme might be simple , but it's still a lot of fun .
Replay value 8 / 10 : There are enough unlockables and side missions to keep you busy for quite some time . I would say that you will probably spend 40 - 60 hours playing this game .
Sound 8 / 10 : The musical score is fine , but I found some of the classical music during the in game cutscenes to be a little strange . There are times when you are watching a sad scene unfold before your eyes while listening to . . . happy , go lucky tunes that sound as if they were pulled from a top 40 classical album . A little odd , but for the most part , the musical score is uniqly impressive .
All of this is great , but I can't tell you about this game without mentioning its biggest flaw . Every time you die , it takes you back to the main menu . This is so infuriating that I wanted to throw my PSP through the window on more than one occasion . However , though this might be undeniably aggravating , you will find yourself loading the game again and again because you just can't get enough .
Overall , this is an excellent game that will impress FF fans and non fans alike . Take it from someone who hated the series at one point ; if you own a PSP , you must play this game .
053 I'll start off by saying that I am not a Final Fantasy fan . In fact , I used to make fun of people that played any game in the FF series . I thought that the only people that play these games were single men and women that couldn't get a date in real life and so they would play these games and to live out their fantasies . Boy was I wrong .
I decided to buy this game after reading reviews on Amazon and Gamespot . The moment that I saw the first image pop up on my PSP screen , I was memorized .
Graphics 9 / 10 : The graphics are the best that I have seen for the PSP so far . The cutscenes look like they were pulled straight out of an XBOX game . The in game graphics are equally impressive with their stunning visual effects and incredible color-filled environments .
Gameplay 9 / 10 : The controls are very simplistic , and believe me when I tell you that this is a good thing . The Right and Left triggers are used to move the camera from right to left and the x button is the primary fight button . In fact , there are only three buttons that you will have to push during a fight . X to use an item , the triangle to defend , and the square button to evade . You will also have to push the D pad right and left to select your items , but that's it . The control scheme might be simple , but it's still a lot of fun .
Replay value 8 / 10 : There are enough unlockables and side missions to keep you busy for quite some time . I would say that you will probably spend 40 - 60 hours playing this game .
Sound 8 / 10 : The musical score is fine , but I found some of the classical music during the in game cutscenes to be a little strange . There are times when you are watching a sad scene unfold before your eyes while listening to . . . happy , go lucky tunes that sound as if they were pulled from a top 40 classical album . A little odd , but for the most part , the musical score is uniqly impressive .
All of this is great , but I can't tell you about this game without mentioning its biggest flaw . Every time you die , it takes you back to the main menu . This is so infuriating that I wanted to throw my PSP through the window on more than one occasion . However , though this might be undeniably aggravating , you will find yourself loading the game again and again because you just can't get enough .
Overall , this is an excellent game that will impress FF fans and non fans alike . Take it from someone who hated the series at one point ; if you own a PSP , you must play this game .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
I was excited when this game came out , being a huge FF7 fan . I gave this game 5 stars even though it does have some issues .
The combat can be fun , if a bit repetetive . The boss fights can be challenging and make you work for it unlike most of this generic fights in the game . The graphics are top notch for a psp game . I'm not going to go into a huge amount of detail here cause I actually beat this game a bit ago and it's not the freshest thing in my mind .
The story can is a bit of a mixed bag . It is essentially a direct prequel to the events in Final Fantasy 7 , albeit starring Zack instead of Cloud . To me the most interesting part of the story is it gives a fair amount of detail on some of the murky events that happened before FF7 , particularly Sephiroth becomes a more fully fleshed out character than he was in FF7 . The story is not really as epic or broad is traditional final fantasy games , it really focuses on 4 main characters ( with Aerith who makes a nice appearance )
Overall I thought this game was great . If you are a fan of FF7 you owe it to yourself to buy this game .
055 I was excited when this game came out , being a huge FF7 fan . I gave this game 5 stars even though it does have some issues .
The combat can be fun , if a bit repetetive . The boss fights can be challenging and make you work for it unlike most of this generic fights in the game . The graphics are top notch for a psp game . I'm not going to go into a huge amount of detail here cause I actually beat this game a bit ago and it's not the freshest thing in my mind .
The story can is a bit of a mixed bag . It is essentially a direct prequel to the events in Final Fantasy 7 , albeit starring Zack instead of Cloud . To me the most interesting part of the story is it gives a fair amount of detail on some of the murky events that happened before FF7 , particularly Sephiroth becomes a more fully fleshed out character than he was in FF7 . The story is not really as epic or broad is traditional final fantasy games , it really focuses on 4 main characters ( with Aerith who makes a nice appearance )
Overall I thought this game was great . If you are a fan of FF7 you owe it to yourself to buy this game .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
This is my first PSP game . I bought Crises Core and Dissida around the same time , Crises Core first and Dissidia with the bundle and I found that I love Crises core first .
I am a female Junior Level University student and bought my PSP to keep me entertained during breaks and with Crises Core , it really is entertaining . The battle system which is all knew for the Final Fantasy Franchise and the awesome graphics are a plus . The game mode is a little bit strange to me because I am still used to the traditional Final Fantasy wait for your turn style of fighting but this is just as good .
The only thing I don't like about it is that sometimes you control your chacter with the fight movements since its auto-lock on like in Kingdom Hearts . The thing I don't like about auto-lock on is that if there is an enemy that is close by you and the auto-lock on is on a further enemy , you have to hit the one closer to you . I also miss the old fighting style of the FF games because I am a strategist and the FF games do take a bit of thinking even if it is very little compared to other games .
The best thing is that you don't even have to PLAY FF7 in order to understand this game .
059 This is my first PSP game . I bought Crises Core and Dissida around the same time , Crises Core first and Dissidia with the bundle and I found that I love Crises core first .
I am a female Junior Level University student and bought my PSP to keep me entertained during breaks and with Crises Core , it really is entertaining . The battle system which is all knew for the Final Fantasy Franchise and the awesome graphics are a plus . The game mode is a little bit strange to me because I am still used to the traditional Final Fantasy wait for your turn style of fighting but this is just as good .
The only thing I don't like about it is that sometimes you control your chacter with the fight movements since its auto-lock on like in Kingdom Hearts . The thing I don't like about auto-lock on is that if there is an enemy that is close by you and the auto-lock on is on a further enemy , you have to hit the one closer to you . I also miss the old fighting style of the FF games because I am a strategist and the FF games do take a bit of thinking even if it is very little compared to other games .
The best thing is that you don't even have to PLAY FF7 in order to understand this game .
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This game has a unique random upgrade system , which means that the more you fight the more chances you get update . This system is hated by many people , but I think it is OK . I found this random systm was not really random . Anyway , this game is very good and you can't miss it if you are a FF7 fan !
061 This game has a unique random upgrade system , which means that the more you fight the more chances you get update . This system is hated by many people , but I think it is OK . I found this random systm was not really random . Anyway , this game is very good and you can't miss it if you are a FF7 fan !
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At first I didn't want to play the game , due to the odd game play and the fact that I'd never really liked Zack all that much . So , I played the game originally for about 30 minutes , not quite knowing what was going on or how I was actually supposed to use the material / item slots in the corner . ( I was really , really annoyed that the FF universe had once again turned into something new , especially being non-turn based , with lots of new characters . )
I tried the game again about a year later , and actually paid attention to the manual / tutorials so that I knew how to use my stuff before I started . This time I came into it with an open mind ( I wanted to re-play through the FFVII universe , in chronological order of the story ) , and allowed myself to get the hang of how to play ( I generally only play turn-based strategy games , so it was different to be able to dodge attacks by running around . ) . After that , to sum things up , I fell in love .
This game is definitely one of the best Final Fantasy games I've played . The story is very gripping and the game play is awesome once you get used to it . Zack has now become my new favorite character ( bumping out Vincent . . . for the moment ) . I even fell in love with all the new characters - Kunsel , Genesis , Cissnei , Angeal , etc . , though I originally felt that they were a cheap cop-out for the creators ( they don't appear any previous games . . . well , except for one , which I won't mention in case of spoilers ) .
Anyway , the game play is awesome since I love the missions that you can easily complete one-by-one without having to wander around the world ( you can do them from any save point ) , and nothing beats the fact that you can combine materia with items and other material . There are only six slots for materia total , making it so that you're forced to level up & combine materia to get the ultimate six for the end of the game . However , there are four slots for accessories / armor , which all also have special status effects , so it evens out for the beginning of the game . ( Though , you have to find the extra materia / item slots . . . you don't start with that many . )
Not to mention , the cut-scenes , story & music ! I really like how this FFVII has shorter cut-scenes which get down to the point & you're left trying to fill in the extra from other mini-side quests ( though , regrettably , there aren't that many besides missions ) such as the mail you get from other SOLDIERs & even fan clubs .
I had a few minor problems , though , such as Cloud's English voice & the fact that the bosses seemed really easy if you leveled up your materia too much .
Also , some of the scenes seemed rushed , or there wasn't enough side-stuff for you to do during a section ( there's 10 sections in the game . ) . I was especially disappointed when Zack met Cloud ( and something else happens , won't say for spoiler reasons ) since this is a very important part of the story , but there wasn't much for you to do . The end felt rushed , as well . All of a sudden you find some people that have been missing , you discover this weird new place underneath a town , Sephiroth appeared to be Zack's bud ( where'd that come from ? ) , etc . All of it was very new , but there wasn't much said since all of a sudden you're finishing the game . However , this is more the fault of the PSP than the creators - they've already said there was a crap-ton of stuff they had to leave out simply because it couldn't be fit on a small disc ( which makes sense , the original FFVII was 3 discs long ) . Hopefully they'll remake it for another system with more content , or they'll do multiple UMDs for an extended game .
Overall :
Pro :
1 . Awesome soundtrack , though most of it is remixed versions of the same songs ( for different events ) , so you have to like the seven or so base ones to like the rest .
2 . Very detailed cut-scenes that get right to the point & also mini cut-scenes that are not voiced ( which you have to find , sometimes ) .
3 . Nice game play , if you like to collect items & build up materia . ( Which I love to do & was obsessed with making them stronger & stronger . )
4 . Great story , I think they really tied in Zack's life , as well as the new characters , very well .
Con :
1 . I didn't like Cloud's voice in the English version ( it seemed really deep to me ) , but that's not so bad since he really doesn't talk that much .
2 . The bosses were really easy , and most of the time I died more in missions & random minor monsters than in actual boss-battles . ( This is related to the normal mode ; I haven't tried hard yet . )
3 . Some scenes seemed rushed , with not enough stuff for you to do in some sections .
063 At first I didn't want to play the game , due to the odd game play and the fact that I'd never really liked Zack all that much . So , I played the game originally for about 30 minutes , not quite knowing what was going on or how I was actually supposed to use the material / item slots in the corner . ( I was really , really annoyed that the FF universe had once again turned into something new , especially being non-turn based , with lots of new characters . )
I tried the game again about a year later , and actually paid attention to the manual / tutorials so that I knew how to use my stuff before I started . This time I came into it with an open mind ( I wanted to re-play through the FFVII universe , in chronological order of the story ) , and allowed myself to get the hang of how to play ( I generally only play turn-based strategy games , so it was different to be able to dodge attacks by running around . ) . After that , to sum things up , I fell in love .
This game is definitely one of the best Final Fantasy games I've played . The story is very gripping and the game play is awesome once you get used to it . Zack has now become my new favorite character ( bumping out Vincent . . . for the moment ) . I even fell in love with all the new characters - Kunsel , Genesis , Cissnei , Angeal , etc . , though I originally felt that they were a cheap cop-out for the creators ( they don't appear any previous games . . . well , except for one , which I won't mention in case of spoilers ) .
Anyway , the game play is awesome since I love the missions that you can easily complete one-by-one without having to wander around the world ( you can do them from any save point ) , and nothing beats the fact that you can combine materia with items and other material . There are only six slots for materia total , making it so that you're forced to level up & combine materia to get the ultimate six for the end of the game . However , there are four slots for accessories / armor , which all also have special status effects , so it evens out for the beginning of the game . ( Though , you have to find the extra materia / item slots . . . you don't start with that many . )
Not to mention , the cut-scenes , story & music ! I really like how this FFVII has shorter cut-scenes which get down to the point & you're left trying to fill in the extra from other mini-side quests ( though , regrettably , there aren't that many besides missions ) such as the mail you get from other SOLDIERs & even fan clubs .
I had a few minor problems , though , such as Cloud's English voice & the fact that the bosses seemed really easy if you leveled up your materia too much .
Also , some of the scenes seemed rushed , or there wasn't enough side-stuff for you to do during a section ( there's 10 sections in the game . ) . I was especially disappointed when Zack met Cloud ( and something else happens , won't say for spoiler reasons ) since this is a very important part of the story , but there wasn't much for you to do . The end felt rushed , as well . All of a sudden you find some people that have been missing , you discover this weird new place underneath a town , Sephiroth appeared to be Zack's bud ( where'd that come from ? ) , etc . All of it was very new , but there wasn't much said since all of a sudden you're finishing the game . However , this is more the fault of the PSP than the creators - they've already said there was a crap-ton of stuff they had to leave out simply because it couldn't be fit on a small disc ( which makes sense , the original FFVII was 3 discs long ) . Hopefully they'll remake it for another system with more content , or they'll do multiple UMDs for an extended game .
Overall :
Pro :
1 . Awesome soundtrack , though most of it is remixed versions of the same songs ( for different events ) , so you have to like the seven or so base ones to like the rest .
2 . Very detailed cut-scenes that get right to the point & also mini cut-scenes that are not voiced ( which you have to find , sometimes ) .
3 . Nice game play , if you like to collect items & build up materia . ( Which I love to do & was obsessed with making them stronger & stronger . )
4 . Great story , I think they really tied in Zack's life , as well as the new characters , very well .
Con :
1 . I didn't like Cloud's voice in the English version ( it seemed really deep to me ) , but that's not so bad since he really doesn't talk that much .
2 . The bosses were really easy , and most of the time I died more in missions & random minor monsters than in actual boss-battles . ( This is related to the normal mode ; I haven't tried hard yet . )
3 . Some scenes seemed rushed , with not enough stuff for you to do in some sections .
065 I am one of those people who was never able to get into RPG's like the final fantasy series , all the characters to manage and tedious micromanaging gameplay just isnt for me . Back in the day however my brothers played Final Fantasy 7 , and over time I caught onto the story and enjoyed it for what it was worth without playing . That being said , Recently I got my hands on this game , and with only a limited knowledge of Final Fantasy and several negative preconceived notions , this game simply blew me away .
Most of what I knew about Final Fantasy was that Sephiroth was a very very bad man , and the reason I starting playing it was to find out why . However , an hour into the game i found myself finding new areas of interest , mainly Zack . The story follows his ultimate ending , and his journey along the way . This journey made for one of the coolest video games i have ever played . I found myself caring about the characters in this game more than in any other game , and when the ending finally came i even found myself getting choked up . Story aside , the game is perfect as far as gameplay is concerned . It has just enough complexity to not burden you , yet offers alot of depth and options as to appeal to the hardcore people out there . For people who enjoy action games like Devil May Cry or God of War , the gameplay and combat will bring you right at home ( although nowhere near as fast or as complex . . . but thats also a good thing )
I have played many videogames since my NES back in the day . Many were decent , some outright bad , and afew necessary of mention . This is one that deserves mention . If you own a psp you should own this , if you dont . . . its certainly reason enough to look into getting one
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
So in the US version of the game , bad voice acting replaces the Japanese version , but no worries because the addition of hard mode in the US version makes this superior . Plus , it's good to know what the characters are saying , haha .
Basically , Crisis Core is a very solid companion piece to FFVII , and while the story has some glaring inconsistencies with the original game ( such as , while Genesis seemed like an incredibly important character in Crisis Core , he's not mentioned once - - by Sephiroth , Cloud , or anyone at Shinra , in Final Fantasy VII , which is unbelievable considering all he does here ) , the gameplay helps make up for it . On Normal mode , the game's too easy , and the player need only press X most of the time . But on Hard , the challenge increases tenfold , meaning fast reflexes and good strategy are necessary to win , especially early on .
It's true the game's a little linear for an RPG , but Crisis Core is perfect for the PSP because the missions are great to do while on-the-go . And for the story's faults , Zack's character is infinitely more likable than Cloud's which makes the events surrounding him all the more interesting .
067 So in the US version of the game , bad voice acting replaces the Japanese version , but no worries because the addition of hard mode in the US version makes this superior . Plus , it's good to know what the characters are saying , haha .
Basically , Crisis Core is a very solid companion piece to FFVII , and while the story has some glaring inconsistencies with the original game ( such as , while Genesis seemed like an incredibly important character in Crisis Core , he's not mentioned once - - by Sephiroth , Cloud , or anyone at Shinra , in Final Fantasy VII , which is unbelievable considering all he does here ) , the gameplay helps make up for it . On Normal mode , the game's too easy , and the player need only press X most of the time . But on Hard , the challenge increases tenfold , meaning fast reflexes and good strategy are necessary to win , especially early on .
It's true the game's a little linear for an RPG , but Crisis Core is perfect for the PSP because the missions are great to do while on-the-go . And for the story's faults , Zack's character is infinitely more likable than Cloud's which makes the events surrounding him all the more interesting .
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While this game does expand on FF7 , it's only by story .
The battle system is no longer turn based , and instead replaces by more of a star ocean style system . This means , you basically use attacks to constantly juggle the enemy . If there is a chance the enemy does break free , you just tap dodge or hold guard for the enemy's attack . Then the enemy stands there waiting for you to start juggling them again . Bosses are harder to juggle , but it turns it into a attack , attack , attack , guard , repeat until dead , fight . There are more issues I won't get into here .
The DMW system is horrible , enough said .
The camera is dumb . It stops when hitting a wall instead of zooming in . This leaves you running in a circle just to rotate the camera , if there is even enough room then .
Hard mode is pointless . Don't waste your time unless you really like this game . I usually only play the hardest modes in games . This one though , just adds more tediousness to the battles instead of making them harder .
Basically , if you like FF7 , buy it . If you like Star Ocean , buy it . If you like real RPG's where there is some strategy on how to fight , you may not like it .
071 While this game does expand on FF7 , it's only by story .
The battle system is no longer turn based , and instead replaces by more of a star ocean style system . This means , you basically use attacks to constantly juggle the enemy . If there is a chance the enemy does break free , you just tap dodge or hold guard for the enemy's attack . Then the enemy stands there waiting for you to start juggling them again . Bosses are harder to juggle , but it turns it into a attack , attack , attack , guard , repeat until dead , fight . There are more issues I won't get into here .
The DMW system is horrible , enough said .
The camera is dumb . It stops when hitting a wall instead of zooming in . This leaves you running in a circle just to rotate the camera , if there is even enough room then .
Hard mode is pointless . Don't waste your time unless you really like this game . I usually only play the hardest modes in games . This one though , just adds more tediousness to the battles instead of making them harder .
Basically , if you like FF7 , buy it . If you like Star Ocean , buy it . If you like real RPG's where there is some strategy on how to fight , you may not like it .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
I've been a big fan of the final fantasy series going back to the original NES and SNES games so I have high expectations for the final fantasy series . I think this is a poor offering . Overall I'd say it's an average game , but as a Final Fantasy game it fails to live up to the standard of other FF products .
For starters this is not a team based cooperative play system . It has the same type of random encounter / turn based ( timed really ) combat system but there is only 1 player you control . This makes the combat a bit 1 dimensional . While you can improve and customize your character you don't get the extra dimensions of game play you can achieve by equipping and positioning team members for certain roles .
The plot might be great but the way it is executed turns this into a scripted , point to point dungeon crawler . There isn't any world to explore or any options in executing the plot . You go to a dungeon , fight random encounters , defeat a boss , watch a cut scene , go back to a central location , train for a while , go to the next dungeon , repeat . There was no sense of adventure , and that's really where it failed .
It adds a lot of intriguing pretext for Final Fantasy VII ( PS1 ) , the main character is cool , I like the look and feel of environment and especially some of the allies and adversaries . For all the character building they accomplish it's really too bad you never get to team up . I should also mention that the cinematography and voice acting is good .
Overall I see this as an average game in a sea of average adventure games for the PSP , the exception being God of War . They've met the demand for a PSP Final Fantasy title by churning something out which , in my opinion is uninspired and does not improve the fortunes of this generally ailing franchise .
073 I've been a big fan of the final fantasy series going back to the original NES and SNES games so I have high expectations for the final fantasy series . I think this is a poor offering . Overall I'd say it's an average game , but as a Final Fantasy game it fails to live up to the standard of other FF products .
For starters this is not a team based cooperative play system . It has the same type of random encounter / turn based ( timed really ) combat system but there is only 1 player you control . This makes the combat a bit 1 dimensional . While you can improve and customize your character you don't get the extra dimensions of game play you can achieve by equipping and positioning team members for certain roles .
The plot might be great but the way it is executed turns this into a scripted , point to point dungeon crawler . There isn't any world to explore or any options in executing the plot . You go to a dungeon , fight random encounters , defeat a boss , watch a cut scene , go back to a central location , train for a while , go to the next dungeon , repeat . There was no sense of adventure , and that's really where it failed .
It adds a lot of intriguing pretext for Final Fantasy VII ( PS1 ) , the main character is cool , I like the look and feel of environment and especially some of the allies and adversaries . For all the character building they accomplish it's really too bad you never get to team up . I should also mention that the cinematography and voice acting is good .
Overall I see this as an average game in a sea of average adventure games for the PSP , the exception being God of War . They've met the demand for a PSP Final Fantasy title by churning something out which , in my opinion is uninspired and does not improve the fortunes of this generally ailing franchise .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
This review is difficult for me to write . I am one of the ( many ) diehard FFVII fans . So , i should love this game , right ?
Not quite .
In terms of setting , recreations of , for example , the Shinra HQ building gave me a huge trip down memory lane . I was interested to see how the story would play out , as Zack and Aerith's relationship was only slightly mentioned in the original FFVII when you visit Zack's hometown .
There is the rub - in FFVII a lot of things were kept a mystery , or only minor details given , and it worked . In this game , yes , we see where Zack met Aerith and the role Zack played in Soldier . But somehow , the addition of so many extra characters and weird plots just messes it up ( for me that is ) . I guess they needed to somehow have enough material to make a game of Zack's story . But i feel like FFVII has become over saturated with over the top characters , over the top situations . . . i just don't care much for this story anymore . It was nice to see sephiroth as a ( sort of ) normal person before he met his mother . ( lol )
So , while playing this game , i was constantly reminded of FFVII , and how that story pulled you in , it made me feel a part of the story and the characters , and now , in this game , i just don't care at all for these characters anymore ! i play this game , and the spirit of the original is just not there , instead it feels like this game is just a milk cow , for ' fans'like me : (
Gameplay wise . . . you play as Zack ( obviously ) but instead of a party you are solo . You equip materia which you use in battle . It plays a bit like Star Ocean where you move the character around the battle screen and press a button to attack . The attack is based on a chosen command accessed using the L1 / R1 buttons to scroll through the list . The battle system was quite good , I dont have many complaints there . The DMV system is a slot machine that spins in the corner of your screen that randomly gives you battle bonuses and lets you execute limit breaks , and sometimes a summon ( if you have found the relevent materia ) .
As well as story missions , there are also soldier missions that can be accessed from the main menu to complete at any time , and some are unlocked through events with NPCs or through story progression . To be honest , the missions are very boring . There are maybe 5 gameplay stages . . . recycled constantly for 300 missions , except maybe you start at a different position . And eventually you will get to the ultimate boss that drops the ultimate weapon ( pointless to me ) . Thats about it really for minigames . There was some kind of ' fan club'emails as well , but although this had potential , it was largely wasted , as there seemed to be no point at all with regards to this .
From a subjective viewpoint , i really didn't enjoy this game , as the setting constantly reminded me of its far superior original at every twist and turn . And for some reason i found Aeris childish and annoying , not displaying the same charming innocence of the original . So that grated . Zack was just like any other overly cheerful anime hero , i was surprised he didn't enjoy eating enormous amounts of food as well : p
Would i recommend this game to a fan of FFVII ? No , i would say , watch the FMVs on youtube or something , and skip this game . It doesnt really add anything at all , even the nostalgic element is massacred along with the story .
Would i recommend this game to someone who has never played FFVII ? Yes , ok , try it out , the graphics are great , gameplay wise it is fine , if you leave the side missions alone you wont get tired of it before the end , although the story is quite shallow and ( dare i say it ? ) lame .
077 This review is difficult for me to write . I am one of the ( many ) diehard FFVII fans . So , i should love this game , right ?
Not quite .
In terms of setting , recreations of , for example , the Shinra HQ building gave me a huge trip down memory lane . I was interested to see how the story would play out , as Zack and Aerith's relationship was only slightly mentioned in the original FFVII when you visit Zack's hometown .
There is the rub - in FFVII a lot of things were kept a mystery , or only minor details given , and it worked . In this game , yes , we see where Zack met Aerith and the role Zack played in Soldier . But somehow , the addition of so many extra characters and weird plots just messes it up ( for me that is ) . I guess they needed to somehow have enough material to make a game of Zack's story . But i feel like FFVII has become over saturated with over the top characters , over the top situations . . . i just don't care much for this story anymore . It was nice to see sephiroth as a ( sort of ) normal person before he met his mother . ( lol )
So , while playing this game , i was constantly reminded of FFVII , and how that story pulled you in , it made me feel a part of the story and the characters , and now , in this game , i just don't care at all for these characters anymore ! i play this game , and the spirit of the original is just not there , instead it feels like this game is just a milk cow , for ' fans'like me : (
Gameplay wise . . . you play as Zack ( obviously ) but instead of a party you are solo . You equip materia which you use in battle . It plays a bit like Star Ocean where you move the character around the battle screen and press a button to attack . The attack is based on a chosen command accessed using the L1 / R1 buttons to scroll through the list . The battle system was quite good , I dont have many complaints there . The DMV system is a slot machine that spins in the corner of your screen that randomly gives you battle bonuses and lets you execute limit breaks , and sometimes a summon ( if you have found the relevent materia ) .
As well as story missions , there are also soldier missions that can be accessed from the main menu to complete at any time , and some are unlocked through events with NPCs or through story progression . To be honest , the missions are very boring . There are maybe 5 gameplay stages . . . recycled constantly for 300 missions , except maybe you start at a different position . And eventually you will get to the ultimate boss that drops the ultimate weapon ( pointless to me ) . Thats about it really for minigames . There was some kind of ' fan club'emails as well , but although this had potential , it was largely wasted , as there seemed to be no point at all with regards to this .
From a subjective viewpoint , i really didn't enjoy this game , as the setting constantly reminded me of its far superior original at every twist and turn . And for some reason i found Aeris childish and annoying , not displaying the same charming innocence of the original . So that grated . Zack was just like any other overly cheerful anime hero , i was surprised he didn't enjoy eating enormous amounts of food as well : p
Would i recommend this game to a fan of FFVII ? No , i would say , watch the FMVs on youtube or something , and skip this game . It doesnt really add anything at all , even the nostalgic element is massacred along with the story .
Would i recommend this game to someone who has never played FFVII ? Yes , ok , try it out , the graphics are great , gameplay wise it is fine , if you leave the side missions alone you wont get tired of it before the end , although the story is quite shallow and ( dare i say it ? ) lame .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
There are plenty of reviews about the latest Square-Enix Final Fantasy game : FFVII : Crisis Core , so this reviewer will focus more on explaining why the game is so popular , and why you don't need a PhD in Final Fantasy lore to enjoy it .
Final Fantasy VII was a block-buster hit when it came out , and it comes as no surprise that a game which has sold more than 10 million copies as of this review has many , many devoted followers . The franchise as a whole may be the best-selling Role-playing Game ( RPG ) franchise ever . When Squaresoft decided to make a film about the flagship title in the FF franchise , people flocked to see it . When they announced that they were making a prequel to FFVII , fanboys and girls everywhere exploded with joy , but the game rises above mere fan service .
Even if you've never touched a Final Fantasy game , you won't be lost in a series of cliches , in-jokes and references to past plots and characters .
People will rightly point out that the game does make some references to past games ; FFVII cameos and events occur occasionally . Nonetheless , these moments rarely are integral to either the story or the gameplay . On the contrary , the game's plot is new , and as a prequel , the game's timeline fortunately precludes most of the drama and plot-twists of it's chronological predecessor . This means anyone can pick up this game and be able to appreciate and understand the vast majority of the story . In short , the game is a stand alone novel , and while some background knowledge can add further depth to a few dialogues and events , even a novice will be able to follow the rather straight-forward story .
The gameplay is much the same vein . Many things - - such as materia - - will seem strange to newcomers , but the helpful tutorials ( and instruction booklet ) should help you overcome any confusiing parts of the game .
On the other hand , if you've played Final Fantasy games before - - especially the seventh in the series - - then you need no introduction to the game : it plays very similarly to FFVII ( with a few minor tweaks for the PSP . )
Plot battles and CG movies are usually short , and perfect for a bus ride , waiting room , or any other brief moment during which you decide to use your portable gaming system . The main story itself is fairly robust for a portable RPG . I clocked in at around 20 hours , but I had neglected almost all of the side-quests , extra dialogues and the dozens and dozens of optional Missions . Add those in and one can quickly burn 60 or more hours in a playthrough . As if that's not enough for a bargain game , you can even play a Game + mode which carries over some items from your previous save .
In conclusion , FFVII : Crisis Core is very accessible to new players , yet it offers enough fan candy that veterans to the series won't be disappointed . In addition , it's a great game , as most of the reviewers here have already said . It is fun to play , lengthy for a PSP game , and has lots of extras to keep its replay value above average . I highly recommend this game to any with a PSP ; it's truly a must have game .
079 There are plenty of reviews about the latest Square-Enix Final Fantasy game : FFVII : Crisis Core , so this reviewer will focus more on explaining why the game is so popular , and why you don't need a PhD in Final Fantasy lore to enjoy it .
Final Fantasy VII was a block-buster hit when it came out , and it comes as no surprise that a game which has sold more than 10 million copies as of this review has many , many devoted followers . The franchise as a whole may be the best-selling Role-playing Game ( RPG ) franchise ever . When Squaresoft decided to make a film about the flagship title in the FF franchise , people flocked to see it . When they announced that they were making a prequel to FFVII , fanboys and girls everywhere exploded with joy , but the game rises above mere fan service .
Even if you've never touched a Final Fantasy game , you won't be lost in a series of cliches , in-jokes and references to past plots and characters .
People will rightly point out that the game does make some references to past games ; FFVII cameos and events occur occasionally . Nonetheless , these moments rarely are integral to either the story or the gameplay . On the contrary , the game's plot is new , and as a prequel , the game's timeline fortunately precludes most of the drama and plot-twists of it's chronological predecessor . This means anyone can pick up this game and be able to appreciate and understand the vast majority of the story . In short , the game is a stand alone novel , and while some background knowledge can add further depth to a few dialogues and events , even a novice will be able to follow the rather straight-forward story .
The gameplay is much the same vein . Many things - - such as materia - - will seem strange to newcomers , but the helpful tutorials ( and instruction booklet ) should help you overcome any confusiing parts of the game .
On the other hand , if you've played Final Fantasy games before - - especially the seventh in the series - - then you need no introduction to the game : it plays very similarly to FFVII ( with a few minor tweaks for the PSP . )
Plot battles and CG movies are usually short , and perfect for a bus ride , waiting room , or any other brief moment during which you decide to use your portable gaming system . The main story itself is fairly robust for a portable RPG . I clocked in at around 20 hours , but I had neglected almost all of the side-quests , extra dialogues and the dozens and dozens of optional Missions . Add those in and one can quickly burn 60 or more hours in a playthrough . As if that's not enough for a bargain game , you can even play a Game + mode which carries over some items from your previous save .
In conclusion , FFVII : Crisis Core is very accessible to new players , yet it offers enough fan candy that veterans to the series won't be disappointed . In addition , it's a great game , as most of the reviewers here have already said . It is fun to play , lengthy for a PSP game , and has lots of extras to keep its replay value above average . I highly recommend this game to any with a PSP ; it's truly a must have game .
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This has to be one of the best rpg games I own in my whole collection . With the events in this game it takes place before FF7 from the Playstation 1 so if you never played that one make sure you buy this first to get the storyline as it was meant to be and for those of you who played FF7 on the PS1 make sure to add this to your collection so you get to find out what happened before FF7 came out to the PS1 . So many missions to beat , awesome gameplay , awesome cutscenes , plus hours and hours of fun gameplay . this has to be the best or at least one of the very best Final Fantasy games ever made . Highly recommended to any Final Fantasy fan or rpg fan
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I am one of the very few Final Fantasy fans that has not yet played VII . Although I fully intend to in the near future thanks to PSN , that did not stop me from enjoying this very well done prequel . Everything in this game is extremely polished , from the music to the voice acting , from the graphics to the boss battles . Although the gameplay is a departure from the main line titles , it is still a very enjoyable game and many RPG elements remain intact .
As stated , this game is a prequel to VII and focuses on Zack Fair , a SOLDIER member who initially is sent on a mission to investigate the AWOL Genesis , another SOLDIER . I won't spoil anything more , but I'll suffice it to say that is provides a fantastic lead-in to VII and will leave you with an emotional , memorable story that you will remember long after you put the game down .
PROS :
- This game has amazing graphics for a handheld game . In addition to the detailed monster and weather effects , characters have well-done facial effects which add to the storytelling .
- Fantastic cutscenes with one particularly epic fight between Angeal , Sephiroth and Genesis .
- Great story . The characters are all very well developed and you actually feel for them throughout their plights . The story moves at a good pace and overall is very well told and keeps your interest . It also isn't too complicated , making it easy to follow throughout . The story is very emotional and not the typical teenage angst , j-pop stuff that is present in some other JRPGs - both the story and its characters feel very real and relatable .
- Good length . I don't remember how long it took me to finish , but it was a long time for a portable game . The game also features a ton of side missions which will add time to the game , as well as netting you some great rewards .
- Fantastic soundtrack . Although I miss the series composer Nobuo Uematsu , whoever did the songs for this game deserves a medal . The tracks in this game are largely a pleasant departure from the synthesizer stuff of other FF games , and instead makes great use of acoustic guitar . Many of the songs are memorable and add greatly to the emotional atmosphere of the game , whether it's a meloncholy tune during a cutscene or an intense battle theme during one of the many boss fights .
- Fun gameplay ! Unlike other FF titles this one is real time . No , I don't mean ATB real time , I mean real , real time . You move Zack in 3D space and when you imput an action , he does it right away . You are also responsible for blocks and dodges , which makes this game one of the more action-packed titles in the franchise . I loved every battle , especially the intense boss fights .
CONS :
- Some fans may be looking for a more traditional turn-based FF title , although I feel that the combat system is perfect in this one .
- It runs your battery down fast because you can't stop playing !
So . . . if you haven't picked this one up yet , you simply must - Final Fantasy fan or not , anyone can enjoy the story this game tells . The action is great and the story will leave an impression on you !
085 I am one of the very few Final Fantasy fans that has not yet played VII . Although I fully intend to in the near future thanks to PSN , that did not stop me from enjoying this very well done prequel . Everything in this game is extremely polished , from the music to the voice acting , from the graphics to the boss battles . Although the gameplay is a departure from the main line titles , it is still a very enjoyable game and many RPG elements remain intact .
As stated , this game is a prequel to VII and focuses on Zack Fair , a SOLDIER member who initially is sent on a mission to investigate the AWOL Genesis , another SOLDIER . I won't spoil anything more , but I'll suffice it to say that is provides a fantastic lead-in to VII and will leave you with an emotional , memorable story that you will remember long after you put the game down .
PROS :
- This game has amazing graphics for a handheld game . In addition to the detailed monster and weather effects , characters have well-done facial effects which add to the storytelling .
- Fantastic cutscenes with one particularly epic fight between Angeal , Sephiroth and Genesis .
- Great story . The characters are all very well developed and you actually feel for them throughout their plights . The story moves at a good pace and overall is very well told and keeps your interest . It also isn't too complicated , making it easy to follow throughout . The story is very emotional and not the typical teenage angst , j-pop stuff that is present in some other JRPGs - both the story and its characters feel very real and relatable .
- Good length . I don't remember how long it took me to finish , but it was a long time for a portable game . The game also features a ton of side missions which will add time to the game , as well as netting you some great rewards .
- Fantastic soundtrack . Although I miss the series composer Nobuo Uematsu , whoever did the songs for this game deserves a medal . The tracks in this game are largely a pleasant departure from the synthesizer stuff of other FF games , and instead makes great use of acoustic guitar . Many of the songs are memorable and add greatly to the emotional atmosphere of the game , whether it's a meloncholy tune during a cutscene or an intense battle theme during one of the many boss fights .
- Fun gameplay ! Unlike other FF titles this one is real time . No , I don't mean ATB real time , I mean real , real time . You move Zack in 3D space and when you imput an action , he does it right away . You are also responsible for blocks and dodges , which makes this game one of the more action-packed titles in the franchise . I loved every battle , especially the intense boss fights .
CONS :
- Some fans may be looking for a more traditional turn-based FF title , although I feel that the combat system is perfect in this one .
- It runs your battery down fast because you can't stop playing !
So . . . if you haven't picked this one up yet , you simply must - Final Fantasy fan or not , anyone can enjoy the story this game tells . The action is great and the story will leave an impression on you !
087 Final Fantasy VII : Crisis Core tells the story of Zack , a member of SOLDIER , who is seen briefly in the original game . The main villain of this game is another SOLDIER member named Genesis who turned against Shinra . This game also shows you a bit of what Sephiroth was like before he became the villain we know him as . I found the story to be fairly interesting , and the ending was very good .
The game is also a lot of fun . Fighting is in real-time , and you can use all kinds of materia that can level up and be combined with others . There is something unique to this game called a DMW that has three scrolling pictures of characters , and when they line up , you get a limit break and can also level up Zack and his materia this way . ( The downside is the DMW is random , so you have little control over limit breaks and leveling up . ) There are 300 extra missions in this game , but they're all pretty similar , so I was disappointed with that . They can get a bit boring .
The game also has good graphics and pretty good music . Some of the music is remade versions of songs from the original game , which I enjoyed . Another thing I enjoyed were the extra things you can get in the DMW . If you find the right items , you can summon not only creatures like Bahamut and Ifrit , but a Cactuar and even Cait Sith , as well .
Overall , I found this game to be a lot of fun . It's my favorite PSP game . I just didn't like that the extra missions were so similar , and the DMW was random , which could keep you from leveling up or getting limit breaks for a while . Nevertheless , I loved the game and was sad when I finished .
091 I Love it ! ! ! ! !
It has great graphics , story line , cutout scenes , and controls .
I would definately recommend this game to anyone who loves final fantasy and RPG style gaming .
100 When I first odered the game , I was a little nervous because I've heard stories of games not working or being scratched . But ! When my Final Fantasy 7 PSP game arrived I was extremely happy with it : )
The game itself does have alot of cut scenes , but if you ask me they're amazing lol I loved watching the scenes as much as playing the game . So it was a win win situation . For any final fantasy fan , mostly a Zack Faire fan , you will be very happy with this : )
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I have never been a Final Fantasy player , in fact this was my very first game . I wanted to try out a game because of the popularity of Final Fantasy series , and my brother told me FF7 was a great PS1 game . I saw the FF7 Advent Children movie and I liked it and besides I was a little familiarized with the characters so I decided to buy this game . At first it was not that appealing to me , but later what a surprise I had ! once you play a good 1 or 2 hours you really get into it ! Great graphics , great story and gameplay . I really love this game , in fact I bought the original PS1 classic from the Play Station Network ( which is a continuation in the storyline of FF7 ) and the same , once I got into it the story was great . I loved the ending as well . . . the movies they show have really good graphics too .
Conclusion : buy it ! it's really an awesome game .
104 I have never been a Final Fantasy player , in fact this was my very first game . I wanted to try out a game because of the popularity of Final Fantasy series , and my brother told me FF7 was a great PS1 game . I saw the FF7 Advent Children movie and I liked it and besides I was a little familiarized with the characters so I decided to buy this game . At first it was not that appealing to me , but later what a surprise I had ! once you play a good 1 or 2 hours you really get into it ! Great graphics , great story and gameplay . I really love this game , in fact I bought the original PS1 classic from the Play Station Network ( which is a continuation in the storyline of FF7 ) and the same , once I got into it the story was great . I loved the ending as well . . . the movies they show have really good graphics too .
Conclusion : buy it ! it's really an awesome game .
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A great link in the Final Fantasy chain . A stray link , but nevertheless , a great one . The battle system is fairly nice . For the PSP system it works very well . The graphics are good , both cutscene and gameplay . This game will really only make sense to those who have played FF7 .
Definitely a PSP game to get .
106 A great link in the Final Fantasy chain . A stray link , but nevertheless , a great one . The battle system is fairly nice . For the PSP system it works very well . The graphics are good , both cutscene and gameplay . This game will really only make sense to those who have played FF7 .
Definitely a PSP game to get .
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If you have any interest in RPG's you must play this game . A great prequel to FF7 . This is the first game I played on my PSP and it was a good choice .
114 If you have any interest in RPG's you must play this game . A great prequel to FF7 . This is the first game I played on my PSP and it was a good choice .
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It's true . . . i recently purchased this game and i just knew it wasn't gonna let me down . . . since im a big fan of the Final Fantasy Series , i just had to Learn the Events leading to the actual Final Fantasy VII . This game . . . Crisis Core is a real master piece , while it may be a linear game to play , just advance and advance until there is no more room to advance , i asure you , you wont go beating this game easily . Honestly it took me nearly 55 hours of gameplay JUST FOLLOWING THE STORY LINE . . . . but also did a couple of sidequests that actually are fun to do , making the game a lot more exciting ! If you ever got to play final fantasy VII for the PS ONE , and are actually curious about Zack's Tale . . . then trust me : stop reading my review , hit the ADD TO CART button for the Crisis Core game . . . and have the most Wonderful experience in your Life . . .
While you play this game , try to read the dialogues slowly , so when you get the feeling that you've heard it before ,
( for people that played FFVII ) you'll apreciate it even more . . . Nostalgic INDEED ! .
Ok so i can keep on writing about how fabulous this game is . . . but i won't bore you guys , so once again remember . . it's up to you to become a Hero . . .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
It's true . . . i recently purchased this game and i just knew it wasn't gonna let me down . . . since im a big fan of the Final Fantasy Series , i just had to Learn the Events leading to the actual Final Fantasy VII . This game . . . Crisis Core is a real master piece , while it may be a linear game to play , just advance and advance until there is no more room to advance , i asure you , you wont go beating this game easily . Honestly it took me nearly 55 hours of gameplay JUST FOLLOWING THE STORY LINE . . . . but also did a couple of sidequests that actually are fun to do , making the game a lot more exciting ! If you ever got to play final fantasy VII for the PS ONE , and are actually curious about Zack's Tale . . . then trust me : stop reading my review , hit the ADD TO CART button for the Crisis Core game . . . and have the most Wonderful experience in your Life . . .
While you play this game , try to read the dialogues slowly , so when you get the feeling that you've heard it before ,
( for people that played FFVII ) you'll apreciate it even more . . . Nostalgic INDEED ! .
Ok so i can keep on writing about how fabulous this game is . . . but i won't bore you guys , so once again remember . . it's up to you to become a Hero . . .
121 It's true . . . i recently purchased this game and i just knew it wasn't gonna let me down . . . since im a big fan of the Final Fantasy Series , i just had to Learn the Events leading to the actual Final Fantasy VII . This game . . . Crisis Core is a real master piece , while it may be a linear game to play , just advance and advance until there is no more room to advance , i asure you , you wont go beating this game easily . Honestly it took me nearly 55 hours of gameplay JUST FOLLOWING THE STORY LINE . . . . but also did a couple of sidequests that actually are fun to do , making the game a lot more exciting ! If you ever got to play final fantasy VII for the PS ONE , and are actually curious about Zack's Tale . . . then trust me : stop reading my review , hit the ADD TO CART button for the Crisis Core game . . . and have the most Wonderful experience in your Life . . .
While you play this game , try to read the dialogues slowly , so when you get the feeling that you've heard it before ,
( for people that played FFVII ) you'll apreciate it even more . . . Nostalgic INDEED ! .
Ok so i can keep on writing about how fabulous this game is . . . but i won't bore you guys , so once again remember . . it's up to you to become a Hero . . .
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I rather missed the turn based RPG . However this game tells the story before FFVII , and Advent Children tells the story after FFVII . It kept my attention with the gorgeous cutscenes and familiar location and faces .
So I did like this game . Its a must play for FFVII fans !
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
I rather missed the turn based RPG . However this game tells the story before FFVII , and Advent Children tells the story after FFVII . It kept my attention with the gorgeous cutscenes and familiar location and faces .
So I did like this game . Its a must play for FFVII fans !
138 I rather missed the turn based RPG . However this game tells the story before FFVII , and Advent Children tells the story after FFVII . It kept my attention with the gorgeous cutscenes and familiar location and faces .
So I did like this game . Its a must play for FFVII fans !
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Wow , this game brings back memories of FF7 . From the music to the environments , Square Enix manages to pack in quite a bit of nostalgia from the first game . I absolutely love everything about this game , Squeenix manages to pack so much content and inginuity into each and every one of their game that it blows my mind every time I play them . CC : FF7 is no different , it's a stunning mash up of action / rpg with Final Fantasy nuances thrown in for good measure .
Long story short : Get this game if you own a PSP , if you don't own a PSP buy one then buy this game !
140 Wow , this game brings back memories of FF7 . From the music to the environments , Square Enix manages to pack in quite a bit of nostalgia from the first game . I absolutely love everything about this game , Squeenix manages to pack so much content and inginuity into each and every one of their game that it blows my mind every time I play them . CC : FF7 is no different , it's a stunning mash up of action / rpg with Final Fantasy nuances thrown in for good measure .
Long story short : Get this game if you own a PSP , if you don't own a PSP buy one then buy this game !
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I wasn't sure if I wanted to get this game or not because a lot of my friends had mentioned the leveling system being so bad it ruined the game for them . I ended up getting one of their copies of the game since they didn't like it so much and tried it out for myself . I have to say that I'm really glad I did !
First of all I want to address the leveling system since that seems to be everyone's make or break with this game . The way it basically works is during combat there is a roulette that spins constantly and depending on the results you get from each spin , different things happen . Getting a 777 is the only way for Zack to level , and getting 2 of the same number is the only way to level up your materia . However , what a lot of people don't realize is that there is actually an invisible experience counter recorded in the background , it just doesn't do the exact same thing you're probably used to . Instead it increases your chance of getting a 777 with the roulette spins . So because of this you actually will get 777 ' s as often as you need to throughout the game . I've beaten it on both normal and hard and in both runs I NEVER had any issues with leveling up enough . And you can easily level your materia up by running the shinra training mission and just standing there , letting the roulette spin and level it up for you if you feel your magic is falling a little behind . So I really don't see why so many people hated the game for this system so much , it actually works pretty well and is easy to manipulate . I guess if you're really into the traditional leveling system and just can't stand the idea of this one then you might want to avoid this game . . . but I think it's a bit silly to miss out on this amazing storyline for something that actually does work if you gave it a chance .
So now that that's covered , let's address the actual combat . In my opinion it was more of a hack and slash than an RPG style of fighting . You could scroll through various attacks ( physical , magical , healing , buffs , etc etc ) and click them to use them . The combat was setup in a real time style , so you don't take turns like in most final fantasy games . You can block with the triangle button , which I did quite often . Basically don't expect FF7 fighting , expect more of a * chop chop chop chop SPELL chop chop HEAL spam buttons * thing . I really liked it myself .
What kind of audience would want to buy this game ? Well as anyone would expect , Crisis Core is going to have a lot more meaning to people who are fans of the Final Fantasy 7 storyline and have already completed the original game . However , because it's a prequel , anyone could actually play it and fully understand it , and enjoy it for what it is . So I'd say if you like a good storyline and a somewhat hack and slash style of fighting system then go for it !
What kind of graphics should one expect ? Some seriously amazing graphics for a PSP game is what you should expect ! I was really surprised at the quality of this game and I think you will be too . Of course the graphics aren't as nice as say . . . a PS3 game , but you'll still be pretty impressed with what you get .
Is the storyline interesting ? Of course this will always come down to opinion , as with any storyline . The basics for this one , without giving any spoilers . . . you basically play as Zack Fair , a Soldier 1st class for the group Shinra . You work along side your fellow 1st Soldiers Genesis , Angeal and Sephiroth . Throughout the story you begin to learn more about your partner's pasts , your own and Shinra itself . You find out what Shinra is actually doing and what is destined for Zack . I personally really enjoyed the story presented from this game and I think if you like a darker plot you will too . Especially if you're a FF7 fan ; there are so many moments you'll enjoy that other people won't really understand the meaning behind .
What's the replay value of this game ? I personally felt it had pretty good replay quality . I've beaten it twice and intend to play it again , and the 2nd time I played it I still got many hours of enjoyment and new content that I hadn't experienced the previous time . Though if you're the kind of person who plays with a walkthrough . . . I don't honestly know how the replay value will be . I don't use them myself because I want to discover it all on my own .
Overall I really enjoyed this game and I think most other people will too if they can get past their natural expectation of what Final Fantasy leveling / fighting should be , and just try it out for what it is . I give it 5 stars in all subjects .
147 I wasn't sure if I wanted to get this game or not because a lot of my friends had mentioned the leveling system being so bad it ruined the game for them . I ended up getting one of their copies of the game since they didn't like it so much and tried it out for myself . I have to say that I'm really glad I did !
First of all I want to address the leveling system since that seems to be everyone's make or break with this game . The way it basically works is during combat there is a roulette that spins constantly and depending on the results you get from each spin , different things happen . Getting a 777 is the only way for Zack to level , and getting 2 of the same number is the only way to level up your materia . However , what a lot of people don't realize is that there is actually an invisible experience counter recorded in the background , it just doesn't do the exact same thing you're probably used to . Instead it increases your chance of getting a 777 with the roulette spins . So because of this you actually will get 777 ' s as often as you need to throughout the game . I've beaten it on both normal and hard and in both runs I NEVER had any issues with leveling up enough . And you can easily level your materia up by running the shinra training mission and just standing there , letting the roulette spin and level it up for you if you feel your magic is falling a little behind . So I really don't see why so many people hated the game for this system so much , it actually works pretty well and is easy to manipulate . I guess if you're really into the traditional leveling system and just can't stand the idea of this one then you might want to avoid this game . . . but I think it's a bit silly to miss out on this amazing storyline for something that actually does work if you gave it a chance .
So now that that's covered , let's address the actual combat . In my opinion it was more of a hack and slash than an RPG style of fighting . You could scroll through various attacks ( physical , magical , healing , buffs , etc etc ) and click them to use them . The combat was setup in a real time style , so you don't take turns like in most final fantasy games . You can block with the triangle button , which I did quite often . Basically don't expect FF7 fighting , expect more of a * chop chop chop chop SPELL chop chop HEAL spam buttons * thing . I really liked it myself .
What kind of audience would want to buy this game ? Well as anyone would expect , Crisis Core is going to have a lot more meaning to people who are fans of the Final Fantasy 7 storyline and have already completed the original game . However , because it's a prequel , anyone could actually play it and fully understand it , and enjoy it for what it is . So I'd say if you like a good storyline and a somewhat hack and slash style of fighting system then go for it !
What kind of graphics should one expect ? Some seriously amazing graphics for a PSP game is what you should expect ! I was really surprised at the quality of this game and I think you will be too . Of course the graphics aren't as nice as say . . . a PS3 game , but you'll still be pretty impressed with what you get .
Is the storyline interesting ? Of course this will always come down to opinion , as with any storyline . The basics for this one , without giving any spoilers . . . you basically play as Zack Fair , a Soldier 1st class for the group Shinra . You work along side your fellow 1st Soldiers Genesis , Angeal and Sephiroth . Throughout the story you begin to learn more about your partner's pasts , your own and Shinra itself . You find out what Shinra is actually doing and what is destined for Zack . I personally really enjoyed the story presented from this game and I think if you like a darker plot you will too . Especially if you're a FF7 fan ; there are so many moments you'll enjoy that other people won't really understand the meaning behind .
What's the replay value of this game ? I personally felt it had pretty good replay quality . I've beaten it twice and intend to play it again , and the 2nd time I played it I still got many hours of enjoyment and new content that I hadn't experienced the previous time . Though if you're the kind of person who plays with a walkthrough . . . I don't honestly know how the replay value will be . I don't use them myself because I want to discover it all on my own .
Overall I really enjoyed this game and I think most other people will too if they can get past their natural expectation of what Final Fantasy leveling / fighting should be , and just try it out for what it is . I give it 5 stars in all subjects .
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The release of this game was highly anticipated . FF7 changed my nintendo-only honor . i still own the original 97 copy ( not greatest hits ) today . Few games since have come close to an ` as gripping of story . SNES ' Crono Trigger and VII owned the 1990s . This prequel is exciting , great battle system , indepth story gives an euphoria of playing ff7 for the first time .
152 The release of this game was highly anticipated . FF7 changed my nintendo-only honor . i still own the original 97 copy ( not greatest hits ) today . Few games since have come close to an ` as gripping of story . SNES ' Crono Trigger and VII owned the 1990s . This prequel is exciting , great battle system , indepth story gives an euphoria of playing ff7 for the first time .
154 You want to know how I got a hold of this game ? I found it new at Game Stop and bought it . Now , want to know the real kicker ? I didn't even own a PSP at the time .
I saw the game and already knew I would like it . It's Square Enix , my favorite video game company , and Tetsuya Nomura , my favorite video game designer . So , yeah , I knew it would be worth it . However , I really did not expect the beauty that this gem is worth !
When you first play this game ( after fully charging the PSP system , of course ) , you get a dose of beautiful graphics as the game proceeds through its intro . You watch a scene that pops out at you as if it was a scene created for Advent Children . I watched it ; dazed , mesmerized . I had to have it ! So , when the screen settled into the load screen , I hit enter and started my journey .
The wonders of Midgar is made with delicate attention to details . You play as Zack Fair , perhaps one of the best and happiest characters in the Final Fantasy series . As a story of monsters unfolds around you , you play hero as you struggle to realize Zack's dreams in the unfolding chaos of Shinra's fall from grace . The story line can be relatively short-lived ; there being only a few chapters . Yet , you can easily apply hours in this game as you complete side missions the company issues and gain treasures . And levels . The levelling up in this game is amazing . The DMW , a slot-like mechanism , runs almost constantly and if you match 777 you level up . Sometimes , though , the DMW interrupts the battle and runs in a special screen . The best thing about this screen is the occasional memories that break up the spin of the wheel . These memories are either pieces from game play that you may recognize or scenes that are not presented in the game play . In the end , there is a lot of fun to be had with the DMW .
The CG cut screens are stunning and the game is practically a dream come true . I'm on my second go with playing this game and I'm still madly in love with it . There's always something to do and , if you decide to play hard mode the second time around , you can keep your current level and materia to start with , then move up from there . The game is wonderful and reaches into all sorts of human emotions from love to betrayal / loss to happiness and sadness . The end is perhaps one of the most spectacular I've seen in games . You work towards the whole game and the whole time you remain as Zack and never once know more than he does .
It's a wonderful game and a must buy for every sort of game player . There's a reason it's considered Greatest Hits , folks .
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Crisis Core : FF7 is simply fun . The gameplay gives you 90% of time on story + combat . You will work on side missions ( huge amount ) and story to gain items instead of spending day and night searching . The side missions aren't long individually , but it will take you more than maybe 30 hours ( my friend spend 70 ~ 80 hours ) to complete everything ! The control is simple but fun . The game is not too hard so you won't stuck at the middle of somewhere . . . unable to complete the game or enjoy the story . Cut scenes are amazing . . . It's about same quality as Final Fantasy 7 : Advent Children . Movements are lively and detailed . Sometimes I didn't play games for days but I'm able to catch up immediately any time I turn on the device due to the tie control of the game . However , if you're looking for a challenging fighting / action games , this will disappoint you .
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Crisis Core : FF7 is simply fun . The gameplay gives you 90% of time on story + combat . You will work on side missions ( huge amount ) and story to gain items instead of spending day and night searching . The side missions aren't long individually , but it will take you more than maybe 30 hours ( my friend spend 70 ~ 80 hours ) to complete everything ! The control is simple but fun . The game is not too hard so you won't stuck at the middle of somewhere . . . unable to complete the game or enjoy the story . Cut scenes are amazing . . . It's about same quality as Final Fantasy 7 : Advent Children . Movements are lively and detailed . Sometimes I didn't play games for days but I'm able to catch up immediately any time I turn on the device due to the tie control of the game . However , if you're looking for a challenging fighting / action games , this will disappoint you .
159 Crisis Core : FF7 is simply fun . The gameplay gives you 90% of time on story + combat . You will work on side missions ( huge amount ) and story to gain items instead of spending day and night searching . The side missions aren't long individually , but it will take you more than maybe 30 hours ( my friend spend 70 ~ 80 hours ) to complete everything ! The control is simple but fun . The game is not too hard so you won't stuck at the middle of somewhere . . . unable to complete the game or enjoy the story . Cut scenes are amazing . . . It's about same quality as Final Fantasy 7 : Advent Children . Movements are lively and detailed . Sometimes I didn't play games for days but I'm able to catch up immediately any time I turn on the device due to the tie control of the game . However , if you're looking for a challenging fighting / action games , this will disappoint you .
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This game rocks on every level , from depth of story to the vast amount of unlockable secrets and side missions - be prepared to take a few hundred hours to squeeze all the goodness from this one .
Some of the most noteworthy points are the yummy new music , fantastic ( as always from square ) CG scenes , well developed plotline ( especially when you consider how most sequels and prequels turn out - LOOKING at YOU , GEORGE LUCAS ! ) , the new materia fusion system , and real time battle system - YES , I said BATTLE SYSTEM . Don't worry folks , this is still VERY much an RPG , and if you TRY to play it like a button masher , you will not only wear out your psp for no reason , you'll also fail the game miserably once it gets into the more difficult stuff .
Bottom line is , true fans of the original FFVII will LOVE this game and gleefully gobble every bit of it like I have . It's a can't-miss .
161 This game rocks on every level , from depth of story to the vast amount of unlockable secrets and side missions - be prepared to take a few hundred hours to squeeze all the goodness from this one .
Some of the most noteworthy points are the yummy new music , fantastic ( as always from square ) CG scenes , well developed plotline ( especially when you consider how most sequels and prequels turn out - LOOKING at YOU , GEORGE LUCAS ! ) , the new materia fusion system , and real time battle system - YES , I said BATTLE SYSTEM . Don't worry folks , this is still VERY much an RPG , and if you TRY to play it like a button masher , you will not only wear out your psp for no reason , you'll also fail the game miserably once it gets into the more difficult stuff .
Bottom line is , true fans of the original FFVII will LOVE this game and gleefully gobble every bit of it like I have . It's a can't-miss .
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The PSP hasn't had too many notable breakthroughs in the past few years and has clearly been in a fight for its life as the Nintendo DS continues to flourish . However , as the Xbox has shown us with the phenomenal success of Halo : Combat Evolved , one game can be the ticket to victory or just another limp paddle stroke along the slowly moving river . Does Crisis Core prove to be the PSP's bread and butter or another nameless title to be left in the dust ?
Crisis Core offers the same tickles and thrills of a fan fiction story line . It incorporates most of the cast from Final Fantasy VII and adds a few forgettable new ones . Following the exploits of Zack Fair , the game sets the scene for those of you who have or are about to play the original Final Fantasy VII . It's interesting to see Cloud out of the limelight for once , and have the focus redirected on a more energetic , optimistic and let's face it , overall better protagonist . Aside from the fan favorite characters , Crisis Core experiments with adding some new faces to the legendary title . The first unmemorable face is Zack's mentor , Angeal . Angeal is a wise , reserved soldier who tries to impart his wisdom onto Zack and as a result ends up frustrating the vibrant youth and forcing the player to continue pressing the skip scene button . Cissnei , a Shinra turk , is yet another among the forgotten , acting as a secondary and painfully unnecessary love interest . Most of Cissnei's dialogue is like butchered Shakespeare , out of breath , rushed and no where near poetic . Honestly , if Cissnei as a romance was that important to Square Enix the writers should have invested more thought into her or not had her in the plot at all . Of course not all of fresh characters go by the wayside , in fact one sprite in particular contributes a brilliant performance and the cornerstone conflict of the story . Genesis , is arguably the main antagonist of Crisis Core , and gives the original Final Fantasy VII villain , Sephiroth , a run for his money . Misunderstood , bitter , and a man of artistic words , Genesis steals the show as a truly complex , mysterious and intriguing character who leaves the player to speculate if his motives are really right or wrong . But , if you are like most veterans of the series , you are purchasing this game for one and only one reason , to have another show down with the menacing First Class Soldier , Sephiroth . Sephiroth takes second fiddle this time around and acts more as a morally conflicted partner than an actual villain . I often found myself waiting and watching for Sephiroth's epic fall to the dark side , much like anticipating Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader in the Star Wars series . However , I felt somewhat cheated . Sephiroth's fall was portrayed way too fast and resulted in an uninspiring , yet expected , show down with Zack at the foot of Jenova .
While the story may be a hot / cold experience for most , the one solid thing about Crisis Core is the gameplay . Mirroring similar traits from Final Fantasy XII , Crisis Core has the protagonist roaming around the battle field selecting attacks from a menu located in the bottom right corner . While this gameplay was not well received by the gaming community , I personally think it is a huge feat for a portable game . All the traditional aspects of an RPG are here . Magic can be quickly selected and thrown at enemies and heavy physical attacks , though time consuming , result in a rewarding blow . Overall , the game is merely a fast fingered traditional RPG that allows the player more freedom in dodging enemy attacks ( Finally ! ) .
Crisis Core doesn't only succeed in gameplay , but in the visual field as well . The environments in the game are astounding , delivering the nostalgic and beautiful ambience of the original title , revamped spectacularly taking advantage of the PSP's impressive graphics . From character models to high-action battle effects , the visuals in Crisis Core put PS2 graphics to shame . In particular , Square Enix's mastery of the CG rendered clips are well worth the price of admission alone .
Lastly , the audio in the game can be viewed as a mixed experience . While the music is extraordinarily composed and adds unparalleled intensity to battle sequences and complete despair in those unexpected plot twists , the voice acting just can keep up with the pace . It isn't always the voice actors ' fault , but downright ridiculous and often embarrassing dialogue . The actors did the best the could with what they were given , but most times it seems like all the good lines were given to Genesis . Don't get me wrong , the story still isn't that bad , but just beware . You'll have to suppress some of those corny scenes from your memory to enjoy the plot thoroughly .
Altogether , Crisis Core is one of the best portable experiences on the market today and is well worth those twenty some hours it takes to complete . The story is interesting , the gameplay innovative , visuals breathtaking and the sound up to par with other titles in circulation , make Crisis Core a definite success for the PSP and another compelling chapter in Final Fantasy VII mythology .
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Crisis Core is hands down the most fun I've had on the PSP since Grand Theft Auto : Liberty City Stories came out years ago ! I had put down my PSP for the last 3 years because of the lack of games . Now that Crisis Core finally has the Greatest Hits packaging , I jumped on the bandwagon and picked up the game . I was extremely happy !
FF7 is one of the greatest games I had ever played from my childhood , and Crisis Core stays faithful to the overall feel of the original game which inspired this prequel .
The Battle System is very fun and deviates from the traditional RPG games but definitely does not sell the title short . If anything , Crisis Core will only help you fall in love with the Final Fantasy VII series all over again .
I just finished the game and am playing the original now . I'm going to go back and load the game cleared saved file in CC after I beat FF7 .
Good luck , and don't hesitate picking up this game .
165 Crisis Core is hands down the most fun I've had on the PSP since Grand Theft Auto : Liberty City Stories came out years ago ! I had put down my PSP for the last 3 years because of the lack of games . Now that Crisis Core finally has the Greatest Hits packaging , I jumped on the bandwagon and picked up the game . I was extremely happy !
FF7 is one of the greatest games I had ever played from my childhood , and Crisis Core stays faithful to the overall feel of the original game which inspired this prequel .
The Battle System is very fun and deviates from the traditional RPG games but definitely does not sell the title short . If anything , Crisis Core will only help you fall in love with the Final Fantasy VII series all over again .
I just finished the game and am playing the original now . I'm going to go back and load the game cleared saved file in CC after I beat FF7 .
Good luck , and don't hesitate picking up this game .
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If you're a fan of FF7 , and want to find out how many of the characters met , this is the game for you . If these things don't matter to you , go ahead and skip it . The game play is repetitive , and the missions do get boring , but if you can trudge through , you will be rewarded with an ending that is one of the most touching in FF history
169 If you're a fan of FF7 , and want to find out how many of the characters met , this is the game for you . If these things don't matter to you , go ahead and skip it . The game play is repetitive , and the missions do get boring , but if you can trudge through , you will be rewarded with an ending that is one of the most touching in FF history
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Crisis Core is one of the greatest RPGs on any system . From the moment you start this game till the final cutscene , it is obvious how much love and effort ( and big bucks ! ) went into making this gem . The story and character development is some of the best you'll ever experience , is is truly impossible to put this game down if you get into the story . Characters show real emotion and development , and their relationships and struggles feel very real ( something most games can't accomplish , even on next-gen consoles ! ) . If you're a fan of FF7 , this game is an absolute must , it adds so much to the story and makes you question whether you really knew your favorite characters ( Sephiroth is one example , you finally get to know him before he became a monster and find out what exactly drove him to madness ) . Overall , story , graphics , music , controls , everything is brought together perfectly to create a truly cinematic experience from start to finish . Moving on to the technical aspects of the game . . .
Although some reviewers criticized the nontraditional battle system , it actually suits the game very well ; however , you need to play this game on the most difficult setting to get the most out of it ( otherwise it's too easy ) . Also , I would recommend not doing missions unless it is necessary to gain strength for bosses , otherwise you might become too powerful and breeze through them . The later missions are truly challenging and rewarding , I recommend you give them a try after finishing the the main story , there are more than a few surprises to be found ! I've spend over 50 hours on this game and only completed about 60% of the missions ! Finally , if you liked this game , you will probably also enjoy these PSP games : Jeanne D'Arc , Brave Story : New Traveler , Star Ocean 1 and 2 , and Valkyrie Profile : Lenneth .
171 Crisis Core is one of the greatest RPGs on any system . From the moment you start this game till the final cutscene , it is obvious how much love and effort ( and big bucks ! ) went into making this gem . The story and character development is some of the best you'll ever experience , is is truly impossible to put this game down if you get into the story . Characters show real emotion and development , and their relationships and struggles feel very real ( something most games can't accomplish , even on next-gen consoles ! ) . If you're a fan of FF7 , this game is an absolute must , it adds so much to the story and makes you question whether you really knew your favorite characters ( Sephiroth is one example , you finally get to know him before he became a monster and find out what exactly drove him to madness ) . Overall , story , graphics , music , controls , everything is brought together perfectly to create a truly cinematic experience from start to finish . Moving on to the technical aspects of the game . . .
Although some reviewers criticized the nontraditional battle system , it actually suits the game very well ; however , you need to play this game on the most difficult setting to get the most out of it ( otherwise it's too easy ) . Also , I would recommend not doing missions unless it is necessary to gain strength for bosses , otherwise you might become too powerful and breeze through them . The later missions are truly challenging and rewarding , I recommend you give them a try after finishing the the main story , there are more than a few surprises to be found ! I've spend over 50 hours on this game and only completed about 60% of the missions ! Finally , if you liked this game , you will probably also enjoy these PSP games : Jeanne D'Arc , Brave Story : New Traveler , Star Ocean 1 and 2 , and Valkyrie Profile : Lenneth .
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I loved this game so much its hard to stop playing it ! Definitely one of my favorite FF titles . The story was put together well . After you beat it and the credits roll , you see how cloud became the main character in FFVII . Overall , the battle scenes were great . be prepared to mash the same button over and over again . it is better than having to wait your turn though . camera angles are not the best but not terrible either . Great story , good voice overs for the characters . I didnt like the way the summons were used . its more like a slot machine and you don't get to pick which one and use it whenever you want . The graphics were beyond brilliant . You will not be let down there . The short movies are very attention grabbing . The power surges you can get during battle are AWESOME ! your character can get way beyond the max energy level . The side missions were a bit random , but was a great way to power up your character early .
overall , i was very impressed with this game . a friend of mine brought it to work and i played it on break . that was a bad move cause i needed more than 30 mins . its easy to get wrapped up in this one . loved it so much i went out and got my own psp so i can play it . if you are any kind of FF fan , this is a must have for you collection !
173 I loved this game so much its hard to stop playing it ! Definitely one of my favorite FF titles . The story was put together well . After you beat it and the credits roll , you see how cloud became the main character in FFVII . Overall , the battle scenes were great . be prepared to mash the same button over and over again . it is better than having to wait your turn though . camera angles are not the best but not terrible either . Great story , good voice overs for the characters . I didnt like the way the summons were used . its more like a slot machine and you don't get to pick which one and use it whenever you want . The graphics were beyond brilliant . You will not be let down there . The short movies are very attention grabbing . The power surges you can get during battle are AWESOME ! your character can get way beyond the max energy level . The side missions were a bit random , but was a great way to power up your character early .
overall , i was very impressed with this game . a friend of mine brought it to work and i played it on break . that was a bad move cause i needed more than 30 mins . its easy to get wrapped up in this one . loved it so much i went out and got my own psp so i can play it . if you are any kind of FF fan , this is a must have for you collection !
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Pros :
- familiar elements from the FF universe . E.G . I was happy to see Materia used again , and in a fun way
- amazing cinematics
- for PSP , looks good ( above average but not amazing )
- engaging , fast-paced combat system
- interesting to see the FF7 story from another perspective and to get more details about characters
Cons :
- the side , non-story driven elements , such as the challenges , got boring very fast . needs engaging sides quests , not repetitive challenges that you are simply warped into . Seemed like the developers rushed this in as a way to extend the life of the game .
- lack of exploration : I found myself running down alleys with hopes of something to find , but almost always it was empty . And the environments in general were very linear .
- I figured out the best Materia / spell combinations early on and exploited them in battle . I.E . did not have the battle diversity I would like .
- The story was a bit too emo for my taste . . . lots of winy characters wining for little to no reason . . .
175 Pros :
- familiar elements from the FF universe . E.G . I was happy to see Materia used again , and in a fun way
- amazing cinematics
- for PSP , looks good ( above average but not amazing )
- engaging , fast-paced combat system
- interesting to see the FF7 story from another perspective and to get more details about characters
Cons :
- the side , non-story driven elements , such as the challenges , got boring very fast . needs engaging sides quests , not repetitive challenges that you are simply warped into . Seemed like the developers rushed this in as a way to extend the life of the game .
- lack of exploration : I found myself running down alleys with hopes of something to find , but almost always it was empty . And the environments in general were very linear .
- I figured out the best Materia / spell combinations early on and exploited them in battle . I.E . did not have the battle diversity I would like .
- The story was a bit too emo for my taste . . . lots of winy characters wining for little to no reason . . .
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Graphics . The primary attractiveness to this game is the beautifully rendered graphics that update the world of Final Fantasy 7 to the cutting edge in hand held graphical technology . The gameplay graphics make the characters look and act just a bit more real as well as create pretty cool effects when battling the monsters that crop up in various missions . The CGI animations are wonderfully rendered to near Advent Children quality .
The storyline is woven intricately into the already existing framework of FFVII canon that answers many questions and seals the dispute of how everything went down and why . But the developers were smart as to create another story to be the prime focus as they developed Zack's character and not overly bearing down on the aspects that were essential to FFVII's storyline . Though , the newer story components are easily detectable compared to the classic FFVII established plot elements though I suppose that is to be expected . And to that end , the newer story components I felt went a little over the top in order to attempt to match the original's story twists . Regardless , the plot is very enjoyable .
The negative aspects of this game fall into three categories : gameplay , cut scenes , and characters . The gameplay does indeed get repetitive by the time the game draws to its mid-point as many of the missions that one can undertake feel too similar and recycled . The storyline missions tend to vary things up a bit but the majority of side-quests feel more grinding than fun but need to be completed to get better items and materia . The materia fusion system is pretty useless and needlessly complex . The DMW also makes the battles seem a little less skill based and more about luck . Not to say it isn't cool but just makes things too automated .
The cut scenes , once the sparsely spread through Final Fantasy games , have become too common to the point where it disrupts game flow . Even though they tend to be entertaining , they really work against the actual gameplay because they are far too frequent . The CGI cut scenes are a little scarcer and occur at more logical moments then the regular scenes make you feel as you are watching a movie rather than playing a game at times . Again , not to say I don't appreciate the cut scenes but they will really begin irritating the average gamer .
Many people complained about the characters and voice work . I found it was sort of you loved them or you hated them . I thought the voice work was great with few minor hiccups but some of the characters were far too cardboard to make them seem alive . Zack's voice work is especially well done .
Overall , as the title of this post reads , you need to love the series to really appreciate the great aspects of this game . It moves sort of slow but has many things that players of FFVII will pick up on and enjoy that the casual gamer wouldn't get . If you want fast-paced action don't get this game , but if you want good story telling then this game is for you .
177 Graphics . The primary attractiveness to this game is the beautifully rendered graphics that update the world of Final Fantasy 7 to the cutting edge in hand held graphical technology . The gameplay graphics make the characters look and act just a bit more real as well as create pretty cool effects when battling the monsters that crop up in various missions . The CGI animations are wonderfully rendered to near Advent Children quality .
The storyline is woven intricately into the already existing framework of FFVII canon that answers many questions and seals the dispute of how everything went down and why . But the developers were smart as to create another story to be the prime focus as they developed Zack's character and not overly bearing down on the aspects that were essential to FFVII's storyline . Though , the newer story components are easily detectable compared to the classic FFVII established plot elements though I suppose that is to be expected . And to that end , the newer story components I felt went a little over the top in order to attempt to match the original's story twists . Regardless , the plot is very enjoyable .
The negative aspects of this game fall into three categories : gameplay , cut scenes , and characters . The gameplay does indeed get repetitive by the time the game draws to its mid-point as many of the missions that one can undertake feel too similar and recycled . The storyline missions tend to vary things up a bit but the majority of side-quests feel more grinding than fun but need to be completed to get better items and materia . The materia fusion system is pretty useless and needlessly complex . The DMW also makes the battles seem a little less skill based and more about luck . Not to say it isn't cool but just makes things too automated .
The cut scenes , once the sparsely spread through Final Fantasy games , have become too common to the point where it disrupts game flow . Even though they tend to be entertaining , they really work against the actual gameplay because they are far too frequent . The CGI cut scenes are a little scarcer and occur at more logical moments then the regular scenes make you feel as you are watching a movie rather than playing a game at times . Again , not to say I don't appreciate the cut scenes but they will really begin irritating the average gamer .
Many people complained about the characters and voice work . I found it was sort of you loved them or you hated them . I thought the voice work was great with few minor hiccups but some of the characters were far too cardboard to make them seem alive . Zack's voice work is especially well done .
Overall , as the title of this post reads , you need to love the series to really appreciate the great aspects of this game . It moves sort of slow but has many things that players of FFVII will pick up on and enjoy that the casual gamer wouldn't get . If you want fast-paced action don't get this game , but if you want good story telling then this game is for you .
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well i got this game it is very very fun but i thought it would be like FF7 on the ps1 but its very different
PR0S :
- faster gameplay
- very nice graphics
- the new battle style is fun and makes fighting more involving
- awsome story line even though i havent finished it yet
- new cool ways to use materia
- awesome limit break animations and summon cutscenes ( but they get old )
CONS :
- what happened to free roaming ?
- no teamates in battle anymore
- tons of loading screens where they coulda just merged the two cutscenes or zones
- leveling up is wierd and random not based on XP
- sometimes youll level twice in a battle then soemtimes you wont level for a long time
- no motorcycle riding and snowboarding and Gold Saucer ( i know it doesnt exist yet )
i would recoomend this game to anyone who is looking for a high quality RPG game for their psp but if your looking for somethin similar to FF7 on PS1 your not getting it except for the characters . now im not a hardcore FF fan but i do enjoy a good RPG game and this is one i can take anywhere which is exactly what i was lookin for
179 well i got this game it is very very fun but i thought it would be like FF7 on the ps1 but its very different
PR0S :
- faster gameplay
- very nice graphics
- the new battle style is fun and makes fighting more involving
- awsome story line even though i havent finished it yet
- new cool ways to use materia
- awesome limit break animations and summon cutscenes ( but they get old )
CONS :
- what happened to free roaming ?
- no teamates in battle anymore
- tons of loading screens where they coulda just merged the two cutscenes or zones
- leveling up is wierd and random not based on XP
- sometimes youll level twice in a battle then soemtimes you wont level for a long time
- no motorcycle riding and snowboarding and Gold Saucer ( i know it doesnt exist yet )
i would recoomend this game to anyone who is looking for a high quality RPG game for their psp but if your looking for somethin similar to FF7 on PS1 your not getting it except for the characters . now im not a hardcore FF fan but i do enjoy a good RPG game and this is one i can take anywhere which is exactly what i was lookin for
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FFVII was my absolute favorite game on the PlayStation and this title brings back all that fun with better graphics . I never got into the later Final Fantasies the way I did VII and I love this game . It's much more like Advent Children , of course , in that everyone has a cellphone and e-mail , but if those things had been popular when the original FFVII was released we have to assume that they would have had them then too . . .
I'm not going to bother making a list of pros and cons , because I don't think I could come up with enough cons to make it worthwhile .
The graphics are beautiful , especially during the cutscenes . I mean , they'll blow you away . The gameplay is simple and fun . The dialogue is easy and believable , the acting good .
The game is also humorous . There have been a number of conversations that made me laugh .
Basically the bottom line is if you liked FFVII you'll most likely enjoy this game . If you hated the Final Fantasy humor , characters or combat system you'll find no enjoyment here .
185 FFVII was my absolute favorite game on the PlayStation and this title brings back all that fun with better graphics . I never got into the later Final Fantasies the way I did VII and I love this game . It's much more like Advent Children , of course , in that everyone has a cellphone and e-mail , but if those things had been popular when the original FFVII was released we have to assume that they would have had them then too . . .
I'm not going to bother making a list of pros and cons , because I don't think I could come up with enough cons to make it worthwhile .
The graphics are beautiful , especially during the cutscenes . I mean , they'll blow you away . The gameplay is simple and fun . The dialogue is easy and believable , the acting good .
The game is also humorous . There have been a number of conversations that made me laugh .
Basically the bottom line is if you liked FFVII you'll most likely enjoy this game . If you hated the Final Fantasy humor , characters or combat system you'll find no enjoyment here .
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The game Final Fantasy 7 : Crisis Core is a great game is you are new to the Final Fantasy saga like I am .
The characters in the game are very relatable , and the gameplay makes battles challenging but fun . The graphics in the game are excellent especially when performing a beast summoning . My favorite part of the game is the epic storyline , and the powerful ending . The whole game really ties up some loose ends in Final Fantasy 7 , and the movie Final Fantasy 7 : Advent Children .
Until the PS3 games comes out , I am happy to play Final Fantasy on my PSP .
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187 The game Final Fantasy 7 : Crisis Core is a great game is you are new to the Final Fantasy saga like I am .
The characters in the game are very relatable , and the gameplay makes battles challenging but fun . The graphics in the game are excellent especially when performing a beast summoning . My favorite part of the game is the epic storyline , and the powerful ending . The whole game really ties up some loose ends in Final Fantasy 7 , and the movie Final Fantasy 7 : Advent Children .
Until the PS3 games comes out , I am happy to play Final Fantasy on my PSP .
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This is my son Bradd's review . He got a PSP and the FF VII for doing well in school .
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Crisis Core has come at a time when good RPGs just are not here yet . This game has a unique and interesting story involving all the best characters from FFVII but do keep in mind it is an action RPG with real time battles . The battle system is very fun and unique though so I would not let that deter you from picking this up .
I can't tell you how great it is to hear the FF music come out of your PSP and see the high quality video of such epic favorites as cloud and barrett . IMO this may be the best game on the PSP right now .
191 Crisis Core has come at a time when good RPGs just are not here yet . This game has a unique and interesting story involving all the best characters from FFVII but do keep in mind it is an action RPG with real time battles . The battle system is very fun and unique though so I would not let that deter you from picking this up .
I can't tell you how great it is to hear the FF music come out of your PSP and see the high quality video of such epic favorites as cloud and barrett . IMO this may be the best game on the PSP right now .
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To be honest I was fairly skeptical of this game . In general I'm much more interested in turn-based party rpgs , but this was a pleasant surprise . The story is great , there is almost a rhythm to the different attacks you sequence , and the way the leveling system works takes some of the mindless grinding out of it .
If you liked FFVII , pick this up and give it a shot !
199 To be honest I was fairly skeptical of this game . In general I'm much more interested in turn-based party rpgs , but this was a pleasant surprise . The story is great , there is almost a rhythm to the different attacks you sequence , and the way the leveling system works takes some of the mindless grinding out of it .
If you liked FFVII , pick this up and give it a shot !
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For a FF spin-off , this really isn't too bad . There's always a lot you can do , and there's tons of goodies you can get if you like to do sidequests .
If you're interested in hearing Zack's story , this is a must-buy .
205 For a FF spin-off , this really isn't too bad . There's always a lot you can do , and there's tons of goodies you can get if you like to do sidequests .
If you're interested in hearing Zack's story , this is a must-buy .
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Just Fantastic , I never played the original FFVII but it does not matter .
Loved it . This is a great reason to buy a PSP if you have not already .
220 Just Fantastic , I never played the original FFVII but it does not matter .
Loved it . This is a great reason to buy a PSP if you have not already .
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710,000 copies sold worldwide ( as I write this ) and only 7 reviews on Amazon.com ?
Nonetheless , this was a good purchase for me . I bought the game reluctant because it wasn't a turn based fighting RPG , and I'm glad I did . The game is like a prequel to FF7 , it tells the story of how Zack got his buster sword and came to meet Sephiroth , Cloud , and Aeris . It was told in the original FF7 game but this includes some other 1st class Soldiers , and some more insight on the whole Jenova / Mako cell fusing and how the whole mess got started . I don't think you have had to have played FF7 to enjoy the story .
So , basically you control Zack Fair , trough his adventures in becoming a Soldier Class 1 , going through the town looking for stuff , talking to people and doing favors for friends , like a regular RPG . At save points you can select missions , they basically take you to different locales . You fight your way trough and at the end , there is treasure ; these missions range from very quick and easy , to long , tedious and hard like hell . There are tons of missions ; they have really useful items like summons and other goodies .
The fighting is random , once it happens , you basically run around dodging attacks and smacking them up with your sword , or casting spells . You control Zack from a 3rd person point of view and have full control in a small map with 2 to 8 or more enemies depending on the situation , you have a list of various controls on the bottom right corner , you choose one , and Zack does it . The list is composed of what ever materia you have equipped ; it could be spells to special attacks . Meanwhile , the DMW ( digital mind wave ) is spinning and stopping at random , like a slot machine , when you get the same 3 characters it will do a summon or a limit break , or level you or your materia up . This is the part that I don't really care for ; you cannot control this thing , at all . leveling up is random , summons are random limit breaks are random , they provide some cool cut scenes , but sometimes you just wanna skip it and get it over with .
I guess it goes without saying the cut scenes are great , they look like the ones in advent children . The whole style and look of the game is amazing . It's a really great game if you want to re-explore Midgar trough the eyes of Zack , and get to know some new characters and the details of how Cloud and Sephiroth came to loosing it . If you're new to FF7 get ready to be immersed in a world that has created hardcore fans for a decade .
224 710,000 copies sold worldwide ( as I write this ) and only 7 reviews on Amazon.com ?
Nonetheless , this was a good purchase for me . I bought the game reluctant because it wasn't a turn based fighting RPG , and I'm glad I did . The game is like a prequel to FF7 , it tells the story of how Zack got his buster sword and came to meet Sephiroth , Cloud , and Aeris . It was told in the original FF7 game but this includes some other 1st class Soldiers , and some more insight on the whole Jenova / Mako cell fusing and how the whole mess got started . I don't think you have had to have played FF7 to enjoy the story .
So , basically you control Zack Fair , trough his adventures in becoming a Soldier Class 1 , going through the town looking for stuff , talking to people and doing favors for friends , like a regular RPG . At save points you can select missions , they basically take you to different locales . You fight your way trough and at the end , there is treasure ; these missions range from very quick and easy , to long , tedious and hard like hell . There are tons of missions ; they have really useful items like summons and other goodies .
The fighting is random , once it happens , you basically run around dodging attacks and smacking them up with your sword , or casting spells . You control Zack from a 3rd person point of view and have full control in a small map with 2 to 8 or more enemies depending on the situation , you have a list of various controls on the bottom right corner , you choose one , and Zack does it . The list is composed of what ever materia you have equipped ; it could be spells to special attacks . Meanwhile , the DMW ( digital mind wave ) is spinning and stopping at random , like a slot machine , when you get the same 3 characters it will do a summon or a limit break , or level you or your materia up . This is the part that I don't really care for ; you cannot control this thing , at all . leveling up is random , summons are random limit breaks are random , they provide some cool cut scenes , but sometimes you just wanna skip it and get it over with .
I guess it goes without saying the cut scenes are great , they look like the ones in advent children . The whole style and look of the game is amazing . It's a really great game if you want to re-explore Midgar trough the eyes of Zack , and get to know some new characters and the details of how Cloud and Sephiroth came to loosing it . If you're new to FF7 get ready to be immersed in a world that has created hardcore fans for a decade .
226 To brass tacks on the quick : The game is entertaining and beautiful , but ultimately relatively shallow . I won't go into the storyline , but what's there is a decent tale presented by a cast you don't see long enough to really empathize with . So that leaves the gameplay .
Hack and slash with simple dodge and block buttons make for easy , repetative gameplay . Which is most of what Crisis Core is . Sure , there's magic and barrier spells and the DMW ( don't worry about what it is , since it's completely random and more of a background feature than a prime component of gameplay despite how integrated it is ) . . . but what it comes down to , ultimately is that it's a hack and slash game with a few more options than most for customizing your brawler . This is FINE and actually very fun when you're cruising through the main storyline . . . it is intolerable when it comes to doing the awful , redundant missions . A bare minimum of effort was put into the hundreds upon hundreds of copy-paste missions the game has available to you and they are pure drudgery in the interest of obtaining the game's most powerful and interesting items , equipment and materia .
The negative tone here makes it sound like I don't like Crisis Core , which is of course , untrue . I think the game is gorgeous , fun to play and a blast to tool around with customizing Zack and his magic , strength or fused materia . I just wish it had more variety available in the sidequests since the main storyline is brief and the remaining gameplay after that is uninspired .
Play it , but don't be surprised if you can't bring yourself to beat all the extra missions .
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This is a nostalgic game . I'm going to refer to Final Fantasy VII for playstation and this game as Crisis Core . It is exciting to see the old environments from FF7 on Crisis Core now revamped in a 3D world . Certain conversations In Crisis Core with characters allude to the FF7 game too . I am enjoying the story as it unfolds . I would like to play FF7 after I'm finished with this game . Unfortunately there is no overworld to freely explore the planet . When you select missions though , they are like sidequests and those take you to many places in the world . I highly recommend this game for those who played FF7 and were sucked into the story .
230 This is a nostalgic game . I'm going to refer to Final Fantasy VII for playstation and this game as Crisis Core . It is exciting to see the old environments from FF7 on Crisis Core now revamped in a 3D world . Certain conversations In Crisis Core with characters allude to the FF7 game too . I am enjoying the story as it unfolds . I would like to play FF7 after I'm finished with this game . Unfortunately there is no overworld to freely explore the planet . When you select missions though , they are like sidequests and those take you to many places in the world . I highly recommend this game for those who played FF7 and were sucked into the story .
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I first beat CC in about 20 hours with 30% of the Missions complete . I was sad the game was so short , but I realized I had missed a lot of things , and I had a lot of fun along the way . Revisiting sites from FFVII was great , all the in-jokes ( Sephiroth's shampoo usage : Rolling on the floor laughing ! ) , and mastering a new battle system was really fun . I'm on a second play-through , have nearly 60% of the Missions done , and will probably do a third run as I am now aware of even more things that I've missed . Once you've cleared the game , you can start from a New Game + , getting to keep your current level , materia , and accessories . This makes the main line of the story very easy ( if you start over on Normal again ) , but also the ease makes you able to complete the tedious , early Missions so quickly you can get to the juicy Missions that lie past 30% .
One of the critiques people have of this game is that an element of the battle system , the DMW is completely random . It is NOT . Once you understand what this slot-machine like device is actually doing , you find a more purposeful way to fight . Sure , the early Missions can get tedious , but fighting foes is the only way you'll be able to level yourself up and gain enough points to fuse your materia up , and this opportunity is what the Missions present . The goal of this is to beat the extra boss Minerva . Let's be honest , when has powering up to beat a game's Super Duper boss ever been fun in any game ? ( Racing Chocobos to be able to get Knights of the Round , anyone ? ) Like many other goals in real life , the desire for the ends make it easy to go through the means . Also , once you see the replay value of the game , the storyline's shortness is a non-issue .
So you see that as a game , I really like CC , think it's very good , and offers fun for casual and hardcore gamers alike . I have only one major problem with it : I don't think there was a need to have a central villain ( Genesis . . . though I'm a huge fan of his portrayer , Gackt . . . so I'm a bit conflicted on this one . ^ _ ^ ; ) .
234 I first beat CC in about 20 hours with 30% of the Missions complete . I was sad the game was so short , but I realized I had missed a lot of things , and I had a lot of fun along the way . Revisiting sites from FFVII was great , all the in-jokes ( Sephiroth's shampoo usage : Rolling on the floor laughing ! ) , and mastering a new battle system was really fun . I'm on a second play-through , have nearly 60% of the Missions done , and will probably do a third run as I am now aware of even more things that I've missed . Once you've cleared the game , you can start from a New Game + , getting to keep your current level , materia , and accessories . This makes the main line of the story very easy ( if you start over on Normal again ) , but also the ease makes you able to complete the tedious , early Missions so quickly you can get to the juicy Missions that lie past 30% .
One of the critiques people have of this game is that an element of the battle system , the DMW is completely random . It is NOT . Once you understand what this slot-machine like device is actually doing , you find a more purposeful way to fight . Sure , the early Missions can get tedious , but fighting foes is the only way you'll be able to level yourself up and gain enough points to fuse your materia up , and this opportunity is what the Missions present . The goal of this is to beat the extra boss Minerva . Let's be honest , when has powering up to beat a game's Super Duper boss ever been fun in any game ? ( Racing Chocobos to be able to get Knights of the Round , anyone ? ) Like many other goals in real life , the desire for the ends make it easy to go through the means . Also , once you see the replay value of the game , the storyline's shortness is a non-issue .
So you see that as a game , I really like CC , think it's very good , and offers fun for casual and hardcore gamers alike . I have only one major problem with it : I don't think there was a need to have a central villain ( Genesis . . . though I'm a huge fan of his portrayer , Gackt . . . so I'm a bit conflicted on this one . ^ _ ^ ; ) .
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I agree with most that this game is one of the finest released in the FF series , as far as story goes . However , there are some areas in which this game does not hit the mark . Graphics are superb and some of the best on the PSP . Sound is amazing , original FF7 soundtrack ; modernized and more complete . The voice acting is phenomonal , and the sound effects are great . The biggest problem I had with this game is the lack of the ridiculous side quests and mini games which shine so bright in other square titles ( most importantly the original FF7 ) . Though there are 300 missions you can complete on the side , they are pretty boring and repetitive . Forcing you to run through the same map countless times for a small reward at the end . There are also no real mini games that can be played freely . Not exactly what I have in mind when I think of all the original FF7 side quests and mini games . The worst part is there are no chocobos or moogles ! ! ! At least none that are interactable with your character . All in all it is a great game that can get very addictive and is definitely worth buying ; but it lacks the real FF feel that I was hoping for .
236 I agree with most that this game is one of the finest released in the FF series , as far as story goes . However , there are some areas in which this game does not hit the mark . Graphics are superb and some of the best on the PSP . Sound is amazing , original FF7 soundtrack ; modernized and more complete . The voice acting is phenomonal , and the sound effects are great . The biggest problem I had with this game is the lack of the ridiculous side quests and mini games which shine so bright in other square titles ( most importantly the original FF7 ) . Though there are 300 missions you can complete on the side , they are pretty boring and repetitive . Forcing you to run through the same map countless times for a small reward at the end . There are also no real mini games that can be played freely . Not exactly what I have in mind when I think of all the original FF7 side quests and mini games . The worst part is there are no chocobos or moogles ! ! ! At least none that are interactable with your character . All in all it is a great game that can get very addictive and is definitely worth buying ; but it lacks the real FF feel that I was hoping for .
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I was reading some of the other reviews on this game and was surprised by some of the comments . Someone called it a hack and slash , linear game with poor camera angles . . . or something to that effect . I can't be more contradictory to those statements than if I just said wrong .
First , the game is only linear in storyline . . . but how many games aren't ? This game has a huge optional quest menu that allows you to choose which quests you will open and what rewards you will gain along with little bonus / unnecessary missions that you find throughout the game . At many times during the game you are also even allowed to free rome many areas and talk to people and do side jobs and such .
Next , to call this game a hack and slash game is even more inaccurate . This is easily a live action RPG where you select which move you want to do from a menu system the entire game . Anyone who refers to this game as a hack and slash either doesn't understand the term hack and slash , doesn't understand how the actions menu of this game works , or hasn't even actually played the game . If you're button mashing throughout this game then you aren't playing the game correctly . I'm interested in knowing how they were even able to make past any of the bosses seeing as how you have 2 separate defensive maneuvers tied to two separate buttons that require somewhat accurate timing on execution to evade attacks . Button masher ? Not even close .
And lastly , the camera angles can be a little difficult at times , but overall they are pretty decent and easily adjusted . Not to mentioned this is an RPG so camera angles aren't overly critical to the gameplay .
Now that the corrections are done , the game has beautiful graphics for a PSP game . The storyline is engaging but a little hokey at times almost as if the writers were trying to stretch the game time a little . The music and controls rock . Much of the FFVII music is used but occasionally you'll get something new when fighting certain bosses . They also do a great job tying in FFVII to this game's timeline and show how characters like Cloud and Sephiroth started out . All in all , this lacks almost nothing and feels like the creators crammed as much on that little UMD as they possibly could . But not all games appeal to all people . This game is a live action RPG for the PSP and a great addition to the PSP lineup . Don't expect PS3 or XBOX360 quality from a PSP game .
243 I was reading some of the other reviews on this game and was surprised by some of the comments . Someone called it a hack and slash , linear game with poor camera angles . . . or something to that effect . I can't be more contradictory to those statements than if I just said wrong .
First , the game is only linear in storyline . . . but how many games aren't ? This game has a huge optional quest menu that allows you to choose which quests you will open and what rewards you will gain along with little bonus / unnecessary missions that you find throughout the game . At many times during the game you are also even allowed to free rome many areas and talk to people and do side jobs and such .
Next , to call this game a hack and slash game is even more inaccurate . This is easily a live action RPG where you select which move you want to do from a menu system the entire game . Anyone who refers to this game as a hack and slash either doesn't understand the term hack and slash , doesn't understand how the actions menu of this game works , or hasn't even actually played the game . If you're button mashing throughout this game then you aren't playing the game correctly . I'm interested in knowing how they were even able to make past any of the bosses seeing as how you have 2 separate defensive maneuvers tied to two separate buttons that require somewhat accurate timing on execution to evade attacks . Button masher ? Not even close .
And lastly , the camera angles can be a little difficult at times , but overall they are pretty decent and easily adjusted . Not to mentioned this is an RPG so camera angles aren't overly critical to the gameplay .
Now that the corrections are done , the game has beautiful graphics for a PSP game . The storyline is engaging but a little hokey at times almost as if the writers were trying to stretch the game time a little . The music and controls rock . Much of the FFVII music is used but occasionally you'll get something new when fighting certain bosses . They also do a great job tying in FFVII to this game's timeline and show how characters like Cloud and Sephiroth started out . All in all , this lacks almost nothing and feels like the creators crammed as much on that little UMD as they possibly could . But not all games appeal to all people . This game is a live action RPG for the PSP and a great addition to the PSP lineup . Don't expect PS3 or XBOX360 quality from a PSP game .
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First off this game is great pre-quel to FFVII . Does a great job telling you the mystery of Cloud and why he is the way he is . At the same time explains all the events leading up to what happens in FFVII . On that note the story line did a great job , but i fell it was a little to short . You can breeze threw this game somewhat easily if you don't feel like doing the sidequests or missions . Which makes the game go by fast . Honestly the entire game I feel if you break the gazme down from 100% is like 30% of the game is storyline / normal play , and 70% is missions . The new battle system is great I really enjoyed it . But after a while the activating combat mode voice when entering and when the battle is complete conflict resolved gets really old and annoying .
I wish SE made the storyline longer and more of the entirity of the game , instead of making up about 70% based on missions which has nothing to do with the story , just to collect items and materias .
Also leveling up in this game is quite hard . Since its random based on your DMW wheel spinning its quite a pain . Sometimes you'll get like 5 level ups in a row others you can go hours without a single level up . I found myself sitting in a mission just letting mobs hit me hours and hours just trying to get my DMW wheel to get me a level up .
Other than that the game is great . Excellent graphics , storyline , character interaction and cutscences . A great game to have just expect to be doing about 20 + hours of missions and about 8 - 10hours of storyline .
247 First off this game is great pre-quel to FFVII . Does a great job telling you the mystery of Cloud and why he is the way he is . At the same time explains all the events leading up to what happens in FFVII . On that note the story line did a great job , but i fell it was a little to short . You can breeze threw this game somewhat easily if you don't feel like doing the sidequests or missions . Which makes the game go by fast . Honestly the entire game I feel if you break the gazme down from 100% is like 30% of the game is storyline / normal play , and 70% is missions . The new battle system is great I really enjoyed it . But after a while the activating combat mode voice when entering and when the battle is complete conflict resolved gets really old and annoying .
I wish SE made the storyline longer and more of the entirity of the game , instead of making up about 70% based on missions which has nothing to do with the story , just to collect items and materias .
Also leveling up in this game is quite hard . Since its random based on your DMW wheel spinning its quite a pain . Sometimes you'll get like 5 level ups in a row others you can go hours without a single level up . I found myself sitting in a mission just letting mobs hit me hours and hours just trying to get my DMW wheel to get me a level up .
Other than that the game is great . Excellent graphics , storyline , character interaction and cutscences . A great game to have just expect to be doing about 20 + hours of missions and about 8 - 10hours of storyline .
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By finally , I mean . . . finally there is a game worthy of the title Final Fantasy and worthy of the roman numerals VII , in my opinion , the greatest RPG and Final Fantasy ever . Square Enix's previous attempt at making a spin off the VII , Dirge of Celebrus , was a complete bust . . . but here they come with Crisis Core . First off , C.C . is breathtaking to view , as it is to play . . . the graphics from the original game on the first Playstation could never do the game justice . We all remember those awkwardly shaped characters with their pencil thin elbows and knees and their elongated eyes and lack of mouthes . . But with the PSP graphics engine , Square Enix was able to give gamers a masterpiece . Game play is superb . . . , but fans of the series will tell you the greatest part of the game is knowing more about the game's central characters , i.e . Sephiroth , Cloud , Aeris , and the mysterious and barely mentioned Zack . In the original FFVII , the entire game of C.C . is essentially summed up in a flash-back where Cloud tells his crew of his past . All in all , Square needs to get back to basics and continue to make games of this quality of of game play and story line , rather than dish out childish looking and sickening games ( i.e . pretty much anything made on the DS these days ) .
249 By finally , I mean . . . finally there is a game worthy of the title Final Fantasy and worthy of the roman numerals VII , in my opinion , the greatest RPG and Final Fantasy ever . Square Enix's previous attempt at making a spin off the VII , Dirge of Celebrus , was a complete bust . . . but here they come with Crisis Core . First off , C.C . is breathtaking to view , as it is to play . . . the graphics from the original game on the first Playstation could never do the game justice . We all remember those awkwardly shaped characters with their pencil thin elbows and knees and their elongated eyes and lack of mouthes . . But with the PSP graphics engine , Square Enix was able to give gamers a masterpiece . Game play is superb . . . , but fans of the series will tell you the greatest part of the game is knowing more about the game's central characters , i.e . Sephiroth , Cloud , Aeris , and the mysterious and barely mentioned Zack . In the original FFVII , the entire game of C.C . is essentially summed up in a flash-back where Cloud tells his crew of his past . All in all , Square needs to get back to basics and continue to make games of this quality of of game play and story line , rather than dish out childish looking and sickening games ( i.e . pretty much anything made on the DS these days ) .
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I'm new to the Final Fantasy FF VII universe . Crisis Core is the first FF VII game I've played . The story telling is awesome and the voice acting is superb . But the gameplay becomes stale after about an hour . You don't have to be very creative to complete this game , just be able to use a potion when needed .
If you have the patience to play through all the missions and storyline , then you'll find a pretty long game . I completed the game in around 20 + hours , completing close to % 30 of the side missions . I certainly took my time and enjoyed the game .
Overall the game looks fantastic , and you'll grow with Zack and feel for the character by the end .
I'd give the story a 5 / 5 but the gameplay a 3 / 5 . Overall a 4 / 5 .
253 I'm new to the Final Fantasy FF VII universe . Crisis Core is the first FF VII game I've played . The story telling is awesome and the voice acting is superb . But the gameplay becomes stale after about an hour . You don't have to be very creative to complete this game , just be able to use a potion when needed .
If you have the patience to play through all the missions and storyline , then you'll find a pretty long game . I completed the game in around 20 + hours , completing close to % 30 of the side missions . I certainly took my time and enjoyed the game .
Overall the game looks fantastic , and you'll grow with Zack and feel for the character by the end .
I'd give the story a 5 / 5 but the gameplay a 3 / 5 . Overall a 4 / 5 .
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I got this game a few months ago now . I love the FF franchise , in fact it was this game that finally helped convince me to get a PSP .
The thing you have to realize is that it is NOT a typical FF game ( I've played 7 - 10,12 ) It is very different . every version of FF I've played has a certain period of learning how to play the game since it does change but here are some of the major departures from what I am used to .
( so far at least ) Zack is the only character you play . although you get to meet and interact with other ( some faves from FF7 ) they never join your party
While there are some mini games in town areas you do all your shopping from within the game menu . this is convenient , but does take some of the fun out of exploration .
While there are plenty of diversions , including missions which I'll get to in a second , and the movies are pretty awesome , it does feel like you're stuck within the story framework . Ie there is no opportunity to explore the world map . In fact there isn't one .
the missions are this games answer to side quests , all conveniently accessible from within a save point menu . These missions are certainly fun , especially when you just want to hack & slash and not deal with the story line for a while . However , they can be somewhat tedious and repetitive after a while . but then since I often have to remind myself where the heck I was in the game maybe I just played the missions too long .
Sometimes the fights seem ridiculously easy , so much so that when a fight comes along that is truly normal or at my level , I have a hard time with it , having gotten used to the easier battles . I started the play on normal mode not realizing that would be the only opportunity to change it . I think I will try the harder mode next time .
255 I got this game a few months ago now . I love the FF franchise , in fact it was this game that finally helped convince me to get a PSP .
The thing you have to realize is that it is NOT a typical FF game ( I've played 7 - 10,12 ) It is very different . every version of FF I've played has a certain period of learning how to play the game since it does change but here are some of the major departures from what I am used to .
( so far at least ) Zack is the only character you play . although you get to meet and interact with other ( some faves from FF7 ) they never join your party
While there are some mini games in town areas you do all your shopping from within the game menu . this is convenient , but does take some of the fun out of exploration .
While there are plenty of diversions , including missions which I'll get to in a second , and the movies are pretty awesome , it does feel like you're stuck within the story framework . Ie there is no opportunity to explore the world map . In fact there isn't one .
the missions are this games answer to side quests , all conveniently accessible from within a save point menu . These missions are certainly fun , especially when you just want to hack & slash and not deal with the story line for a while . However , they can be somewhat tedious and repetitive after a while . but then since I often have to remind myself where the heck I was in the game maybe I just played the missions too long .
Sometimes the fights seem ridiculously easy , so much so that when a fight comes along that is truly normal or at my level , I have a hard time with it , having gotten used to the easier battles . I started the play on normal mode not realizing that would be the only opportunity to change it . I think I will try the harder mode next time .
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F you could play FF7 the game or then watch FF7AC consecutively without any interruption , I don't think you'll have the same here . I have always loved FF7 , it has been a good ride . I loved the original game , and I loved Advent Children . I can't say I liked Dirge of Cerberus , it just felt like they made a game just for the sake of making a game .
And then there's Crisis Core . . .
As soon as I started playing the game , I felt it was going to be just . . . OK . And sadly , my calculations were true . This is just as bad , if not even worse than Dirge of Cerberus . Sure , the graphics are good but that's about it . Need proof ? I'll give it to ya :
- Watch out for invisible walls ! There are a few places in the game where you're trying to go to other places but you can't . The other games had this , but only in reasonable places . Here , they're EVERYWHERE .
- The battles are so easy and predictable , you can do them while in a deep sleep . All you need to do is just hit the X button several times . It looks like Squeenix didn't put any thought into it .
- The gameplay is VERY repetitive . You can care less halfway through , which brings me to my next reason . . .
- The game is WAY TOO SHORT ! About a couple hour in , I was already on Chapter 4 . Just a matter of time later , I had finished the game . Again , this game is very rushed , as if they were on a deadline to finish the game . The creators were on a deadline to make the other ones , but you couldn't tell it because they were so flawlessly produced . Meanwhile here the game is so rushed and you could tell all the flaws .
- The music . It sounds like leftovers from Halo 2 . The music doesn't fit and at times they repeat the same song over and over , it's like hearing a guy's cell phone ring for 2 hours .
- As usual , the voice acting . . .
- The ending . Enough said . The depressing and melancholy feeling is good before being ruined by the OMG I'M GOING TO HEAVEN PLEASE DO THESE THINGS FOR ME WHILE I'M IN HEAVEN thing . It should have just ended after Cloud lets out his big scream .
This game had so much potential , but wasted it . I really am sad to say this , as I used to LOVE FF7 to death . Overall , skip it . FF7 the original and AC were great , but with the way things have been going since DOC , the creators have been rushing as fast as they can to make a video game . They keep going OMG , You'll LOVE this ! It's gonna be like the original FF7 ! , but no . They haven't even TRIED .
Please , give it up , Square .
259 F you could play FF7 the game or then watch FF7AC consecutively without any interruption , I don't think you'll have the same here . I have always loved FF7 , it has been a good ride . I loved the original game , and I loved Advent Children . I can't say I liked Dirge of Cerberus , it just felt like they made a game just for the sake of making a game .
And then there's Crisis Core . . .
As soon as I started playing the game , I felt it was going to be just . . . OK . And sadly , my calculations were true . This is just as bad , if not even worse than Dirge of Cerberus . Sure , the graphics are good but that's about it . Need proof ? I'll give it to ya :
- Watch out for invisible walls ! There are a few places in the game where you're trying to go to other places but you can't . The other games had this , but only in reasonable places . Here , they're EVERYWHERE .
- The battles are so easy and predictable , you can do them while in a deep sleep . All you need to do is just hit the X button several times . It looks like Squeenix didn't put any thought into it .
- The gameplay is VERY repetitive . You can care less halfway through , which brings me to my next reason . . .
- The game is WAY TOO SHORT ! About a couple hour in , I was already on Chapter 4 . Just a matter of time later , I had finished the game . Again , this game is very rushed , as if they were on a deadline to finish the game . The creators were on a deadline to make the other ones , but you couldn't tell it because they were so flawlessly produced . Meanwhile here the game is so rushed and you could tell all the flaws .
- The music . It sounds like leftovers from Halo 2 . The music doesn't fit and at times they repeat the same song over and over , it's like hearing a guy's cell phone ring for 2 hours .
- As usual , the voice acting . . .
- The ending . Enough said . The depressing and melancholy feeling is good before being ruined by the OMG I'M GOING TO HEAVEN PLEASE DO THESE THINGS FOR ME WHILE I'M IN HEAVEN thing . It should have just ended after Cloud lets out his big scream .
This game had so much potential , but wasted it . I really am sad to say this , as I used to LOVE FF7 to death . Overall , skip it . FF7 the original and AC were great , but with the way things have been going since DOC , the creators have been rushing as fast as they can to make a video game . They keep going OMG , You'll LOVE this ! It's gonna be like the original FF7 ! , but no . They haven't even TRIED .
Please , give it up , Square .
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Anyone who is as big of a fan of the original FF7 has to be dissapointed with this game . The story just isn't nearly as beautifully written and the dialouge is terrible . It's just weird how oddly diffrent the charactors are . Zack is just so . . . . lame . The original FF7 had amazing charactorization . It was as if every charactor's personality traits somehow stood out and literally made a movie out of the old PS1 game . They all had distinct traits that obviously affected moments in the story and interactions between all the charactors . But with this game the male charactors seem a bit girley , the materia fusion system , although creative , doesn't allow for much experimentation as i would like to have , and the new fighting system is just . . . . diffrent . Not bad or good just . . . . diffrent . I'll just leave it at that .
I'm not too impressed by this game , especially with my expectations being so high . I will say that i was flying on a plane and the guy sitting next to me turned to me after i turned my PSP off and asked what movie i had been watching . The graphics really are that good . It's just a shame the script writing couldn't measure up to that of old school FF7 . And too be honest I think FF7 was the best final fantasy game ever made . I think they should have kept the materia system used in that game with some minor upgrades to it for more experimentation for players . And the way they ' modernized ' alot of things [ such as the use of cell phones ] just makes some aspect of this game seem cheesey .
I still recommend getting it if you're a fan of the series but for those looking for a better PSP RPG to dive into , stick with somethin more impressive , such as the valkyrie series , or the re-releases of the older FF games .
261 Anyone who is as big of a fan of the original FF7 has to be dissapointed with this game . The story just isn't nearly as beautifully written and the dialouge is terrible . It's just weird how oddly diffrent the charactors are . Zack is just so . . . . lame . The original FF7 had amazing charactorization . It was as if every charactor's personality traits somehow stood out and literally made a movie out of the old PS1 game . They all had distinct traits that obviously affected moments in the story and interactions between all the charactors . But with this game the male charactors seem a bit girley , the materia fusion system , although creative , doesn't allow for much experimentation as i would like to have , and the new fighting system is just . . . . diffrent . Not bad or good just . . . . diffrent . I'll just leave it at that .
I'm not too impressed by this game , especially with my expectations being so high . I will say that i was flying on a plane and the guy sitting next to me turned to me after i turned my PSP off and asked what movie i had been watching . The graphics really are that good . It's just a shame the script writing couldn't measure up to that of old school FF7 . And too be honest I think FF7 was the best final fantasy game ever made . I think they should have kept the materia system used in that game with some minor upgrades to it for more experimentation for players . And the way they ' modernized ' alot of things [ such as the use of cell phones ] just makes some aspect of this game seem cheesey .
I still recommend getting it if you're a fan of the series but for those looking for a better PSP RPG to dive into , stick with somethin more impressive , such as the valkyrie series , or the re-releases of the older FF games .
265 I am a HUGE final fantasy fan ( been playing since FFII in the early 90s ) , especially FFVII . I was so excited to play this game , it was a driving factor in my purchase . Boy was I disappointed . First , the good :
Good : Beautiful cut-scenes and game play graphics . All around , a stunning presentation that really got my hopes up . Very good sound effects and music as well . The story seemed good enough , but i couldn't get too far into it because of the terrible game play .
Bad : Where to even start . I think the most obnoxious is the pure randomness to the combat system . There is a giant slot machine that you have NO CONTROL over int eh corner , which dictates almost all of combat . Want to unleash an uber-move on the boss ? Better hope you get lucky . Don't want to use it on the lvl 1 bunny rabbit ? Too bad , it just happened . Even lvling up is done in this annoying random slot machine .
The other blatant irritant is the ' side missions ' . You have missions ( think FFVIII ) that you can complete for materia , or random crappy items . EVERY SINGLE MISSION is exactly the same . 100% . You run through a zone , getting in random fights , until you see the dude you need to kill . You kill him . Mission over . . .
You don't have a party , it's just you solo . And you have no gear ! You can equip materia , and that's it . Why should i bother exploring this zone if I'm not going to get new gear ? there's only a dozen materia in teh game anyway , so that chest in the corner isn't worth going to . I want a new sword ! I want a new helm !
All in all , a HUGE disappointment from a huge ff fan .
273 Graphics : 5 out of 5 . Apparently the entire production budget went into this . I've never seen such amazing visuals out of a handheld , especially in the full-CGI cutscenes ( summons , etc ) . As anyone who's been holding a controller for more than a few years can tell you , though , epic graphics do NOT make an epic game .
Music : 3 out of 5 . There's more than one remix of previous FF7 themes , and some of the new music is kinda catchy . Doesn't hold a candle to the original FF7 soundtrack , however - somehow Nobou Uematsu did more with the midi format in FF7 than with CD-quality mp3 in Crisis Core . Less is more , I guess !
Game Mechanics : 2.5 out of 5 . The DMW system is definitely new , and somewhat fun if you can get past the fact that summons aren't really summons if you can't . . summon them . Magic is mostly useless ( Quake , Firaga and Ultima are the only spells that are really worth casting , Ultima only in a few rare cases ) . Ultimately , you don't need anything other than your basic attack to advance the story . Easy mode is too easy . Haven't tried Hard . There are WAY TOO MANY MISSIONS that all feel exactly the same , no one but the most hardcore of completionists could ever endure it . Materia Fusion is useless , unless you're playing Hard Mode I would assume , but for the basic game it has no real place . Looking into some of the mechanics behind fusion on GameFaqs , they couldn't have made the system more complicated if they tried . It amounts to a lot of mindless grinding that's ( for me at least ) difficult to tolerate . But if you're into that kind of thing , more power to you .
Characters / Plot : 1 out of 5 . This is where the game seriously falls short . Zack is the stereotypical hyperactive RPG protagonist , yet strangely the only male character that's voice-acted even moderately well . For some reason , the writers saw fit to include new characters such as Genesis and Cissnei , both of whom fail to capture one's imagination like the original cast of FF7 . Genesis is obsessed with a play and seems to have a pathological compulsion to recite it , Cissnei hints at a mysterious past but nothing is ever revealed , and pretty much all of the characters are one-dimensional . Aeris gets a few scattered scenes , but nothing like what a long-time fan of FF7 might hope for . She also comes off as a bit unhinged ( fear of the sky ? talking to flowers ? Riiiight ) . Not only that , but the ENTIRE GAME'S ( indeed the entire series ' ) plot can be summed up in the following phrase . Hojo is a [ . . . ] . I was kinda hoping for more than that .
Either Square Enix's localization team has really downsized in recent years and the original Japanese version of CC : FF7 is far more involving , or Crisis Core was simply produced just to cash in on the swarms of rabid FF7 fans . The problem with this kind of business strategy is that only the most hardcore of fans ( the ones who dress up as their favorite characters and go to conventions ) will continue buying anything with a FF7 label on it , whereas the rest of us operate on a once bitten twice shy basis .
Crisis Core falls completely short of being a respectable prequel to one of the best-selling ( if not THE best-selling ) RPGs of all time . Much like Xenogears and the Xenosaga series that followed it , a story that was once carefully and lovingly written has been essentially turned into an empty attempt at capitalization . The VERY few plot developments revealed in Crisis Core could've easily been condensed into a 90 - minute movie a la Advent Children , which would've been far more preferable than wasting the money and time spent playing through CC .
I'd like the week or two I spent playing through this game back .
tl ; dr version : If you liked Xenogears but hated Xenosaga , you will hate Crisis Core .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
Oh , sweet sweet Final Fantasy VII . Most American's introduction to the famed FF series started in the late ' 90s with this landmark entry into the PSOne RPG library , and several years later , Crisis Core - - a prequel that introduces protagonist Cloud and ubiquitous villain Sephiroth - - arrives on the Playstation Portable .
Sadly , the PSP game falls far short of the grandeur of its namesake . There exists only one kind of gameplay in this game : button-mashing . Mash to interact with hollow NPCs , mash to perform attacks and magic , mash from beginning to end . The gameplay is monotonous and dull , hampered by unskippable summon and roulette wheel-style animations , and serves only to undermine the rather fantastic story ( which culminates with a beautiful , tragic end-note ) .
If you absolutely MUST find out what events preceded FFVII , buy this one used and run through the brief core gameplay in a weekend . Be forewarned , however : It won't be pleasant .
277 Oh , sweet sweet Final Fantasy VII . Most American's introduction to the famed FF series started in the late ' 90s with this landmark entry into the PSOne RPG library , and several years later , Crisis Core - - a prequel that introduces protagonist Cloud and ubiquitous villain Sephiroth - - arrives on the Playstation Portable .
Sadly , the PSP game falls far short of the grandeur of its namesake . There exists only one kind of gameplay in this game : button-mashing . Mash to interact with hollow NPCs , mash to perform attacks and magic , mash from beginning to end . The gameplay is monotonous and dull , hampered by unskippable summon and roulette wheel-style animations , and serves only to undermine the rather fantastic story ( which culminates with a beautiful , tragic end-note ) .
If you absolutely MUST find out what events preceded FFVII , buy this one used and run through the brief core gameplay in a weekend . Be forewarned , however : It won't be pleasant .
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The RPG elements have been destroyed by a completely misguided slot machine based system . For example : leveling up your character and materia isn't due to getting enough experience - it happens automatically when you get the right numbers on a slot machine that runs constantly while you fight . Many of the main characters are intensely unlikeable as well - an overly cocky , hyperactive teenager and a pretentious bore who is constantly spewing lines from an imaginary play . As the final nails in the coffin the gameplay is extremely boring , and the story takes forever to get going . Avoid like the plague unless you are a diehard FFVII fan with a masochistic streak .
279 The RPG elements have been destroyed by a completely misguided slot machine based system . For example : leveling up your character and materia isn't due to getting enough experience - it happens automatically when you get the right numbers on a slot machine that runs constantly while you fight . Many of the main characters are intensely unlikeable as well - an overly cocky , hyperactive teenager and a pretentious bore who is constantly spewing lines from an imaginary play . As the final nails in the coffin the gameplay is extremely boring , and the story takes forever to get going . Avoid like the plague unless you are a diehard FFVII fan with a masochistic streak .
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My brother got this game for me because I love FF7 , 8 and 9 . The old FFs . Unfortunately , this game is not an RPG , more of a button-masher and I'm not crazy about those . I stuck it out but could not like the main character enough to really feel bad for him at the end . Something's wrong when the guy you're using throughout the game doesn't make you sad and they pulled out every trick in the book to make you feel for him . Stick with the original FF7 if you're looking for good gameplay , great characters , and a well-developed storyline ( without the creators hammering it into you that you should love the main character when he's so generic ) rather than just good graphics .
281 My brother got this game for me because I love FF7 , 8 and 9 . The old FFs . Unfortunately , this game is not an RPG , more of a button-masher and I'm not crazy about those . I stuck it out but could not like the main character enough to really feel bad for him at the end . Something's wrong when the guy you're using throughout the game doesn't make you sad and they pulled out every trick in the book to make you feel for him . Stick with the original FF7 if you're looking for good gameplay , great characters , and a well-developed storyline ( without the creators hammering it into you that you should love the main character when he's so generic ) rather than just good graphics .
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1 . LINEAR STYLE A ( - ) FOR A GAME AS GREAT AS FFVII .
2 . CAMERA ANGLES STINK .
3 . THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN .
4 . IT WAS RUSHED .
5 . IF I WANT A HACK-AND-SLASH , BEAT'EM UP , BUTTON MASHER I'D GO PLAY
GAUNTLET LEGENDS .
5 . IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE FFVII NAME , I WOULD HAVE TRASHED THIS GAME A
LONG TIME AGO .
6 . STARTING TO GET TIRED OF IT . BECOMING BORING .
283 1 . LINEAR STYLE A ( - ) FOR A GAME AS GREAT AS FFVII .
2 . CAMERA ANGLES STINK .
3 . THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN .
4 . IT WAS RUSHED .
5 . IF I WANT A HACK-AND-SLASH , BEAT'EM UP , BUTTON MASHER I'D GO PLAY
GAUNTLET LEGENDS .
5 . IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE FFVII NAME , I WOULD HAVE TRASHED THIS GAME A
LONG TIME AGO .
6 . STARTING TO GET TIRED OF IT . BECOMING BORING .
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Wow ! That's all I can say . I picked this game up with such high hopes , even the reviews were great . Apparently the people who rated this game so high have never played an RPG in their life . You level up randomly ? Are you serious ? Who thought of that ? They should be fired . I have been a FF fanboy since the beginning , but this is by far the worst disappointment in the series . I keep looking on the internet to find some kind of hidden exp system , but none exists . So I make it to the final boss and am not anywhere near powerful enough to defeat him . So I try and level up for a while and no go there either . I gotta wait until the game decides to give me three sevens , and at this point I don't think it'll ever happen . I'm going to give this to someone I don't like next year for Christmas instead of coal , because this is much much worse . Thanks , but no thanks . DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU ARE A TRUE FINAL FANTASY FAN !
291 Wow ! That's all I can say . I picked this game up with such high hopes , even the reviews were great . Apparently the people who rated this game so high have never played an RPG in their life . You level up randomly ? Are you serious ? Who thought of that ? They should be fired . I have been a FF fanboy since the beginning , but this is by far the worst disappointment in the series . I keep looking on the internet to find some kind of hidden exp system , but none exists . So I make it to the final boss and am not anywhere near powerful enough to defeat him . So I try and level up for a while and no go there either . I gotta wait until the game decides to give me three sevens , and at this point I don't think it'll ever happen . I'm going to give this to someone I don't like next year for Christmas instead of coal , because this is much much worse . Thanks , but no thanks . DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU ARE A TRUE FINAL FANTASY FAN !
075 If you have been a fan of previous Final Fantasy games , you will enjoy this game . The combat is different , but the game is still a blast . This is an excellent game for the PSP . If you own one , this is one of THE games to get for your handheld system .
089 One of the best games ever made for the PSP or for any system . I literally cried when it was over . If you're looking for a fun , immersive experience for the PSP , do yourself a favor and get this game .
097 Amazing graphics and great loading time . The battling took a little bit to get used to but all in all its a great game .
094 If you have never played a final fantasy game , make this your first ! I'm currently in the middle of this game , and I love it ! I will admit it does have some low graphics , there are others that are really good ! The storyline is one of my favorite things about this game . I swear you'll cry when certain charecters die , and laugh when . . . well . . . when The girlfriend laughs about her b-friends new haircut . : ) and if you don't have a psp , I suggest you buy one just to play the game . I did lol .
201 This is a great game and I think it is way better than any game I have played for the PSP . It is challenging in some parts , but that makes it seem a lot funner and last longer because there are almost always side missions to boost up your stats . This game has great graphics and is fun just to watch the videos in it . The characters are awesome along with the setting and actually have expressions unlike other games that have them here and there . Overall , Best Game ever played on any system gameplay wise .
100 / 10 ! ! ! ! !
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I do enjoy the graphics and story behind this game . However , this is not the traditional RPG play . I was disappointed with the Kingdom Hearts style gameplay . I like the old school rpg . People cannot join your party , and the fighting gameplay is different . Instead of choosing the action and waiting for it to play out , you have to run around to fight . During boss fights it can actually be difficult .
But I am not the greatest gamer out there !
081 I do enjoy the graphics and story behind this game . However , this is not the traditional RPG play . I was disappointed with the Kingdom Hearts style gameplay . I like the old school rpg . People cannot join your party , and the fighting gameplay is different . Instead of choosing the action and waiting for it to play out , you have to run around to fight . During boss fights it can actually be difficult .
But I am not the greatest gamer out there !
130 I had this game and i loved it so much , I played it twice . Sure , you can't skip cutscenes , but this game has great gameplay ( kind of like Kingdom Hearts gameplay ) . I totally woulld buy it if you like the original , or kingdom hearts . And everybody else .
285 Good looking game but :
1 . Too difficult on hard , too easy on easy . No middle ground .
2 . Whenever you die you have to replay long segments .
3 . You also have to sit through boring cutscenes , no option to skip .
4 . Whenever I evade an attack I usually end up rolling into the invisible boundary of the combat zone and get hit anyway .
5 . I could care less for the story or the characters .
228 The game plays for you and win or lose horribly . The CG cuts were the best parts but you dont need a game that isnt really a game to get CG . You miss nothing if a friend could make you the dvd of the story that is in this game , it has important story line that you need to see , but the game aspect to me was entirely useless . Sure you see cameo type appearances of characters you know and love but that is not what it takes to make a good game . . .
267 ok so if you dont know about this game , then you have been living in under a rock . this is the prequel to the original epidemic final fantasy 7 for the playstation . you can excpect the same great quality story and graphics that final fantasy is known for . the game play on the other hand is a new spin on the kingdom hearts style of rpg . its still quite fun and inventive . and the new materia combinations and fusions keep things interesting and full of variety . i reccomend this game to all final fantasy fans and new comers . your going to have to get hooked some how . thanx
269 I just started playing final fantasy games a few years ago and was really happy to get my hands on this one . But this game turned out to be really different from the others and I was really disappointed by it . I didn't like the battle system , playing as one person only , or the main character of this game . That's a surprise because this is the first final fantasy game I've played that I don't like at all .
102 I loved this game . It had great fun and a great story , plus the sense of tragedy that you got since you already know how its going to end before you even start just lends an air of gravity to everything that happens .
125 This was the first final fantasy that I've played . It had good graphics and game-play . It wasn't too easy or too hard . It had a good storyline . Plenty of mystery and adventure in it.The one thing I didn't like was how you got level ups it was pure chance . But all in all it was worth the money .
183 All I would like to say is this game is great really enjoyed it . [ . . . ] .
257 I rented this game from game fly and I am thankful that I did . It was fun at the beginning creaming bad guys with that wicked sword . The graphics are great compared to other PS3 games , especially the cut scenes . The only problem was the monotonous gameplay . After a while it got pretty boring . rent it , but don't buy it .
Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII
The PSP hasn't had too many notable breakthroughs in the past few years and has clearly been in a fight for its life as the Nintendo DS continues to flourish . However , as the Xbox has shown us with the phenomenal success of Halo : Combat Evolved , one game can be the ticket to victory or just another limp paddle stroke along the slowly moving river . Does Crisis Core prove to be the PSP's bread and butter or another nameless title to be left in the dust ?
Crisis Core offers the same tickles and thrills of a fan fiction story line . It incorporates most of the cast from Final Fantasy VII and adds a few forgettable new ones . Following the exploits of Zack Fair , the game sets the scene for those of you who have or are about to play the original Final Fantasy VII . It's interesting to see Cloud out of the limelight for once , and have the focus redirected on a more energetic , optimistic and let's face it , overall better protagonist . Aside from the fan favorite characters , Crisis Core experiments with adding some new faces to the legendary title . The first unmemorable face is Zack's mentor , Angeal . Angeal is a wise , reserved soldier who tries to impart his wisdom onto Zack and as a result ends up frustrating the vibrant youth and forcing the player to continue pressing the skip scene button . Cissnei , a Shinra turk , is yet another among the forgotten , acting as a secondary and painfully unnecessary love interest . Most of Cissnei's dialogue is like butchered Shakespeare , out of breath , rushed and no where near poetic . Honestly , if Cissnei as a romance was that important to Square Enix the writers should have invested more thought into her or not had her in the plot at all . Of course not all of fresh characters go by the wayside , in fact one sprite in particular contributes a brilliant performance and the cornerstone conflict of the story . Genesis , is arguably the main antagonist of Crisis Core , and gives the original Final Fantasy VII villain , Sephiroth , a run for his money . Misunderstood , bitter , and a man of artistic words , Genesis steals the show as a truly complex , mysterious and intriguing character who leaves the player to speculate if his motives are really right or wrong . But , if you are like most veterans of the series , you are purchasing this game for one and only one reason , to have another show down with the menacing First Class Soldier , Sephiroth . Sephiroth takes second fiddle this time around and acts more as a morally conflicted partner than an actual villain . I often found myself waiting and watching for Sephiroth's epic fall to the dark side , much like anticipating Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader in the Star Wars series . However , I felt somewhat cheated . Sephiroth's fall was portrayed way too fast and resulted in an uninspiring , yet expected , show down with Zack at the foot of Jenova .
While the story may be a hot / cold experience for most , the one solid thing about Crisis Core is the gameplay . Mirroring similar traits from Final Fantasy XII , Crisis Core has the protagonist roaming around the battle field selecting attacks from a menu located in the bottom right corner . While this gameplay was not well received by the gaming community , I personally think it is a huge feat for a portable game . All the traditional aspects of an RPG are here . Magic can be quickly selected and thrown at enemies and heavy physical attacks , though time consuming , result in a rewarding blow . Overall , the game is merely a fast fingered traditional RPG that allows the player more freedom in dodging enemy attacks ( Finally ! ) .
Crisis Core doesn't only succeed in gameplay , but in the visual field as well . The environments in the game are astounding , delivering the nostalgic and beautiful ambience of the original title , revamped spectacularly taking advantage of the PSP's impressive graphics . From character models to high-action battle effects , the visuals in Crisis Core put PS2 graphics to shame . In particular , Square Enix's mastery of the CG rendered clips are well worth the price of admission alone .
Lastly , the audio in the game can be viewed as a mixed experience . While the music is extraordinarily composed and adds unparalleled intensity to battle sequences and complete despair in those unexpected plot twists , the voice acting just can keep up with the pace . It isn't always the voice actors ' fault , but downright ridiculous and often embarrassing dialogue . The actors did the best the could with what they were given , but most times it seems like all the good lines were given to Genesis . Don't get me wrong , the story still isn't that bad , but just beware . You'll have to suppress some of those corny scenes from your memory to enjoy the plot thoroughly .
Altogether , Crisis Core is one of the best portable experiences on the market today and is well worth those twenty some hours it takes to complete . The story is interesting , the gameplay innovative , visuals breathtaking and the sound up to par with other titles in circulation , make Crisis Core a definite success for the PSP and another compelling chapter in Final Fantasy VII mythology .
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I can't believe I am the first after weeks of this game being released to make a review !
Nonetheless , here we go .
This game is amazing for a portable game . The graphics and sound are just far above what you expect when you think portable gaming and they actually tied the story to the original well too .
Gameplay : The Gameplay is top notch . Not only do you explore towns , talk to NPCs and have the Final Fantasy experience you would expect , but there are also side missions that act as a quick fix incase you don't have enough time to actually focus on the story . You can play these whenever you find a save point and they serve as a nice way to get you some extra potions and experience . Interactivity is similar to what you would find in the classic game as far as finding items by exploring the environment and seeing unique sights because you were curious enough to explore every nook and cranny . There are even side missions like having professor hogo making you face huge monsters in an attempt to kill you because you disturbed him . The Story is what shines the most in this game , and it is by far one of the most engrossing stories of the series .
Graphics : This game seriously looks like the first Kingdom hearts on the PS2 . Their facial expressions and animations are the best you can find on a portable system to date . This game could be ported to the PS2 and considered to have gorgeous graphics . The CG scenes are on par with Advent Children .
Sound : The Voice acting is actually pretty good , and the music from Final Fantasy VII that was redone for the game isn't bad either , but the new music to the game is pretty forgettable . I honestly can't stand the shinra building's theme , which feels like it is 10 seconds long and just set to loop . This is one of the game's biggest strengths and downfalls at the same time .
Replay Value : You could speed through the story and still expect hours upon hours to be spent doing side missions . The story itself takes a good amount of time to beat . Expect to invest maybe 30 hours into this game .
This game is a fantastic deal . Expect to have a blast with it and you wont be disappointed .
SPECIAL NOTE : There are some things to this game that you might want to take into consideration . I started playing this game on my old PSP then early into it bought the new model . The difference is HUGE . The load times on the new PSP are cut not only in half , but takes the load time from up to 18 seconds at some points to maybe 3 - 4 tops . There is also a very low amount of blur when Zack is running around on the screen on the new one compared to the old one . The new screen is brighter , higher refresh rate and the load time on the new one is way shorter . The new PSP is almost a must for this game otherwise load times will destroy the experience .
002 I can't believe I am the first after weeks of this game being released to make a review !
Nonetheless , here we go .
This game is amazing for a portable game . The graphics and sound are just far above what you expect when you think portable gaming and they actually tied the story to the original well too .
Gameplay : The Gameplay is top notch . Not only do you explore towns , talk to NPCs and have the Final Fantasy experience you would expect , but there are also side missions that act as a quick fix incase you don't have enough time to actually focus on the story . You can play these whenever you find a save point and they serve as a nice way to get you some extra potions and experience . Interactivity is similar to what you would find in the classic game as far as finding items by exploring the environment and seeing unique sights because you were curious enough to explore every nook and cranny . There are even side missions like having professor hogo making you face huge monsters in an attempt to kill you because you disturbed him . The Story is what shines the most in this game , and it is by far one of the most engrossing stories of the series .
Graphics : This game seriously looks like the first Kingdom hearts on the PS2 . Their facial expressions and animations are the best you can find on a portable system to date . This game could be ported to the PS2 and considered to have gorgeous graphics . The CG scenes are on par with Advent Children .
Sound : The Voice acting is actually pretty good , and the music from Final Fantasy VII that was redone for the game isn't bad either , but the new music to the game is pretty forgettable . I honestly can't stand the shinra building's theme , which feels like it is 10 seconds long and just set to loop . This is one of the game's biggest strengths and downfalls at the same time .
Replay Value : You could speed through the story and still expect hours upon hours to be spent doing side missions . The story itself takes a good amount of time to beat . Expect to invest maybe 30 hours into this game .
This game is a fantastic deal . Expect to have a blast with it and you wont be disappointed .
SPECIAL NOTE : There are some things to this game that you might want to take into consideration . I started playing this game on my old PSP then early into it bought the new model . The difference is HUGE . The load times on the new PSP are cut not only in half , but takes the load time from up to 18 seconds at some points to maybe 3 - 4 tops . There is also a very low amount of blur when Zack is running around on the screen on the new one compared to the old one . The new screen is brighter , higher refresh rate and the load time on the new one is way shorter . The new PSP is almost a must for this game otherwise load times will destroy the experience .
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Since the other review is very lengthy , and covers pretty much everything , I'll keep this short and sweet . If you're a fan of the Final Fantasy series ( particularly VII ) then you should buy this game . If you don't have a PSP , this game is worth buying one for . I didn't have a PSP , this game came out , I bought a PSP to play it , I am extremely happy with my decision . I do recommend playing through Final Fantasy VII first as you will appreciate the characters , environments , and cameos a little more . If you do happen to play this first , I can almost guarantee you'll be shopping for a copy of VII when you're done .
004 Since the other review is very lengthy , and covers pretty much everything , I'll keep this short and sweet . If you're a fan of the Final Fantasy series ( particularly VII ) then you should buy this game . If you don't have a PSP , this game is worth buying one for . I didn't have a PSP , this game came out , I bought a PSP to play it , I am extremely happy with my decision . I do recommend playing through Final Fantasy VII first as you will appreciate the characters , environments , and cameos a little more . If you do happen to play this first , I can almost guarantee you'll be shopping for a copy of VII when you're done .
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Took like 6 hours to beat , game physics aren't great . Battle system is oversimplified , and specials are random . Not an RPG , more of a hack and slash , and there are not really any real explorable areas . Lots of missions though . Anywho , gave it a 3 out of 5 , didn't hate it , but sure didn't love it .
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I took my time with this game and beat it in 35 hours . It was enough fun to play through . Get ready to repeatedly mash the same button over and over . Also , the camera angles are terrible . Side missions are necessary to level up but can get pretty boring just running around fields and caves looking for fights . Some side quests are so easy they are pointless and others are more difficult . Overall I enjoyed it , but look forward to improvements on the next one .
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I was very happy to get this game . I want to play every Final Fantasy game , and what pleased me the most is that I got it in one day . I ordered it on Monday and it came on Tuesday . It's a fun game .
030 I was very happy to get this game . I want to play every Final Fantasy game , and what pleased me the most is that I got it in one day . I ordered it on Monday and it came on Tuesday . It's a fun game .
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This is actually the first Final Fantasy game that I have ever played . I've never been much into RPGs , so I wasn't sure how I would like this one . but all I heard about it was how great it was , so I went for it . and boy am I glad I did ! I absolutely love this game . and oh my gawd do I LOVE Zack ! ! it's amazing how into the game you can get and not realize how long you have been playing for . sure there are some parts that annoyed me a bit ( like chasing around some stupid kid for so long when he stole my wallet ) but it kind of makes me like the rest more . and the movie scenes are great ! this game has definitely become one of my all time favorites . I'll definitely get it if another Final Fantasy comes out for the psp .
057 This is actually the first Final Fantasy game that I have ever played . I've never been much into RPGs , so I wasn't sure how I would like this one . but all I heard about it was how great it was , so I went for it . and boy am I glad I did ! I absolutely love this game . and oh my gawd do I LOVE Zack ! ! it's amazing how into the game you can get and not realize how long you have been playing for . sure there are some parts that annoyed me a bit ( like chasing around some stupid kid for so long when he stole my wallet ) but it kind of makes me like the rest more . and the movie scenes are great ! this game has definitely become one of my all time favorites . I'll definitely get it if another Final Fantasy comes out for the psp .
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I am one of those people who was never able to get into RPG's like the final fantasy series , all the characters to manage and tedious micromanaging gameplay just isnt for me . Back in the day however my brothers played Final Fantasy 7 , and over time I caught onto the story and enjoyed it for what it was worth without playing . That being said , Recently I got my hands on this game , and with only a limited knowledge of Final Fantasy and several negative preconceived notions , this game simply blew me away .
Most of what I knew about Final Fantasy was that Sephiroth was a very very bad man , and the reason I starting playing it was to find out why . However , an hour into the game i found myself finding new areas of interest , mainly Zack . The story follows his ultimate ending , and his journey along the way . This journey made for one of the coolest video games i have ever played . I found myself caring about the characters in this game more than in any other game , and when the ending finally came i even found myself getting choked up . Story aside , the game is perfect as far as gameplay is concerned . It has just enough complexity to not burden you , yet offers alot of depth and options as to appeal to the hardcore people out there . For people who enjoy action games like Devil May Cry or God of War , the gameplay and combat will bring you right at home ( although nowhere near as fast or as complex . . . but thats also a good thing )
I have played many videogames since my NES back in the day . Many were decent , some outright bad , and afew necessary of mention . This is one that deserves mention . If you own a psp you should own this , if you dont . . . its certainly reason enough to look into getting one
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If you have been a fan of previous Final Fantasy games , you will enjoy this game . The combat is different , but the game is still a blast . This is an excellent game for the PSP . If you own one , this is one of THE games to get for your handheld system .
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Final Fantasy VII : Crisis Core tells the story of Zack , a member of SOLDIER , who is seen briefly in the original game . The main villain of this game is another SOLDIER member named Genesis who turned against Shinra . This game also shows you a bit of what Sephiroth was like before he became the villain we know him as . I found the story to be fairly interesting , and the ending was very good .
The game is also a lot of fun . Fighting is in real-time , and you can use all kinds of materia that can level up and be combined with others . There is something unique to this game called a DMW that has three scrolling pictures of characters , and when they line up , you get a limit break and can also level up Zack and his materia this way . ( The downside is the DMW is random , so you have little control over limit breaks and leveling up . ) There are 300 extra missions in this game , but they're all pretty similar , so I was disappointed with that . They can get a bit boring .
The game also has good graphics and pretty good music . Some of the music is remade versions of songs from the original game , which I enjoyed . Another thing I enjoyed were the extra things you can get in the DMW . If you find the right items , you can summon not only creatures like Bahamut and Ifrit , but a Cactuar and even Cait Sith , as well .
Overall , I found this game to be a lot of fun . It's my favorite PSP game . I just didn't like that the extra missions were so similar , and the DMW was random , which could keep you from leveling up or getting limit breaks for a while . Nevertheless , I loved the game and was sad when I finished .
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One of the best games ever made for the PSP or for any system . I literally cried when it was over . If you're looking for a fun , immersive experience for the PSP , do yourself a favor and get this game .
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I Love it ! ! ! ! !
It has great graphics , story line , cutout scenes , and controls .
I would definately recommend this game to anyone who loves final fantasy and RPG style gaming .
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If you have never played a final fantasy game , make this your first ! I'm currently in the middle of this game , and I love it ! I will admit it does have some low graphics , there are others that are really good ! The storyline is one of my favorite things about this game . I swear you'll cry when certain charecters die , and laugh when . . . well . . . when The girlfriend laughs about her b-friends new haircut . : ) and if you don't have a psp , I suggest you buy one just to play the game . I did lol .
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If you have never played a final fantasy game , make this your first ! I'm currently in the middle of this game , and I love it ! I will admit it does have some low graphics , there are others that are really good ! The storyline is one of my favorite things about this game . I swear you'll cry when certain charecters die , and laugh when . . . well . . . when The girlfriend laughs about her b-friends new haircut . : ) and if you don't have a psp , I suggest you buy one just to play the game . I did lol .
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Amazing graphics and great loading time . The battling took a little bit to get used to but all in all its a great game .
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Amazing graphics and great loading time . The battling took a little bit to get used to but all in all its a great game .
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When I first odered the game , I was a little nervous because I've heard stories of games not working or being scratched . But ! When my Final Fantasy 7 PSP game arrived I was extremely happy with it : )
The game itself does have alot of cut scenes , but if you ask me they're amazing lol I loved watching the scenes as much as playing the game . So it was a win win situation . For any final fantasy fan , mostly a Zack Faire fan , you will be very happy with this : )
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When I first odered the game , I was a little nervous because I've heard stories of games not working or being scratched . But ! When my Final Fantasy 7 PSP game arrived I was extremely happy with it : )
The game itself does have alot of cut scenes , but if you ask me they're amazing lol I loved watching the scenes as much as playing the game . So it was a win win situation . For any final fantasy fan , mostly a Zack Faire fan , you will be very happy with this : )
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I loved this game . It had great fun and a great story , plus the sense of tragedy that you got since you already know how its going to end before you even start just lends an air of gravity to everything that happens .
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this is an awesome game but it is hard at some times but u want to keep on playing.Every one will love this game even if u aren't a final fantasy geek .
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this is an awesome game but it is hard at some times but u want to keep on playing.Every one will love this game even if u aren't a final fantasy geek .
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Excellent game for PSP ' cause all games from final fantasy involves you in another world .
The game mode , the story are great . i recommend this game . . .
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Excellent game for PSP ' cause all games from final fantasy involves you in another world .
The game mode , the story are great . i recommend this game . . .
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Now if your a fan of final fantasy and don't already own this game then get it has a great story pretty long game i was surprised by that fact the battle system could take a little getting used to , but once you got the hang of you'll dominate . I would say the story alone can get you to play to find out more wonderful video graphics 5 stars i loved this game and i'd play again .
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I love this game ! Now , I happen to be a big Final Fantasy VII fan , but even if you are not , the game play is fun and addictive and the story stands on its own well enough . This is another game that can take a while as well making it well worth your money ( I'm 30 hours in and not even close to finishing everything ) . I highly recommend this game .
118 I love this game ! Now , I happen to be a big Final Fantasy VII fan , but even if you are not , the game play is fun and addictive and the story stands on its own well enough . This is another game that can take a while as well making it well worth your money ( I'm 30 hours in and not even close to finishing everything ) . I highly recommend this game .
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Zack has become my new favorite Final Fantasy character hands down . I love Squall , so he's now my second favorite male character . Cloud is too emo . But Zack is just such a cheerful , sincere person who only wanted to be a hero and help everyone he could . He was * always * a True Hero from the very start , and he will always be one .
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This was the first final fantasy that I've played . It had good graphics and game-play . It wasn't too easy or too hard . It had a good storyline . Plenty of mystery and adventure in it.The one thing I didn't like was how you got level ups it was pure chance . But all in all it was worth the money .
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This is quite an amazing game . . it really holds up in story and graphics . . . It's pretty awesome to actually find a Final Fantasy Game that Feels like a Final Fantasy game . . if that makes any sense . I love the combat and everything ! ! Must Buy in my opinion . . oh and the Music is awesome . Which is something . . . because I normally don't even pay attention to music but its soo captivating and sets the moods just right ! . EPIC , AWESOME , BUY IT NOW ! !
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This is quite an amazing game . . it really holds up in story and graphics . . . It's pretty awesome to actually find a Final Fantasy Game that Feels like a Final Fantasy game . . if that makes any sense . I love the combat and everything ! ! Must Buy in my opinion . . oh and the Music is awesome . Which is something . . . because I normally don't even pay attention to music but its soo captivating and sets the moods just right ! . EPIC , AWESOME , BUY IT NOW ! !
128 This is quite an amazing game . . it really holds up in story and graphics . . . It's pretty awesome to actually find a Final Fantasy Game that Feels like a Final Fantasy game . . if that makes any sense . I love the combat and everything ! ! Must Buy in my opinion . . oh and the Music is awesome . Which is something . . . because I normally don't even pay attention to music but its soo captivating and sets the moods just right ! . EPIC , AWESOME , BUY IT NOW ! !
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I had this game and i loved it so much , I played it twice . Sure , you can't skip cutscenes , but this game has great gameplay ( kind of like Kingdom Hearts gameplay ) . I totally woulld buy it if you like the original , or kingdom hearts . And everybody else .
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I am a really big fan of Final Fantasy VII . So when this game came out I really wanted to get a PSP so I'd be able to play this game . I was a little sad when it seemed like I wouldn't have been able to get this game . But when I finally got a PSP this was the first game I got . Things are much different from other Final Fantasy games , but it is still quite fun .
132 I am a really big fan of Final Fantasy VII . So when this game came out I really wanted to get a PSP so I'd be able to play this game . I was a little sad when it seemed like I wouldn't have been able to get this game . But when I finally got a PSP this was the first game I got . Things are much different from other Final Fantasy games , but it is still quite fun .
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One of the best PSP games ever made , Crisis Core gives you a fun and great looking story of the events that happened before Final Fantasy VII . You will be drawn in to hours of gameplay with tons of side missions . If you like Final Fantasy games , you will love this one .
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One of the best PSP games ever made , Crisis Core gives you a fun and great looking story of the events that happened before Final Fantasy VII . You will be drawn in to hours of gameplay with tons of side missions . If you like Final Fantasy games , you will love this one .
135 One of the best PSP games ever made , Crisis Core gives you a fun and great looking story of the events that happened before Final Fantasy VII . You will be drawn in to hours of gameplay with tons of side missions . If you like Final Fantasy games , you will love this one .
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I could complain a bit about the mechanics of the game , having a constant roulette deciding how much help you get in each fight and how often you level up is a little silly . . . But , it's great . It plays great , and if you've played Final Fantasy VII than you must play this game . It doesn't only play through a few obvious scenes that you're expecting but it also expands the story and makes you fall absolutely in love with Zack .
If you haven't played Final Fantasy vII it may still be enjoyable . . . but , I'd recommend downloading that first on the PSN for 10 bucks , playing through it , and Then going back to this game .
142 I could complain a bit about the mechanics of the game , having a constant roulette deciding how much help you get in each fight and how often you level up is a little silly . . . But , it's great . It plays great , and if you've played Final Fantasy VII than you must play this game . It doesn't only play through a few obvious scenes that you're expecting but it also expands the story and makes you fall absolutely in love with Zack .
If you haven't played Final Fantasy vII it may still be enjoyable . . . but , I'd recommend downloading that first on the PSN for 10 bucks , playing through it , and Then going back to this game .
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This game was by far THE best Final Fantasy game I have EVER played . Crisis Core filled in the story of the original Final Fantasy VII . And if you're wondering , its called Crisis Core because Zack , Cloud , and the other famous characters are at the ' core ' of the ' crisis ' for the planet , and EVERYTHING revolves around them .
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This game was by far THE best Final Fantasy game I have EVER played . Crisis Core filled in the story of the original Final Fantasy VII . And if you're wondering , its called Crisis Core because Zack , Cloud , and the other famous characters are at the ' core ' of the ' crisis ' for the planet , and EVERYTHING revolves around them .
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Awesome graphic , good story . It was quick tho , you can finish everything in 30 - 35 hrs . Every psp owner should have this game for one of their game collection !
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Awesome graphic , good story . It was quick tho , you can finish everything in 30 - 35 hrs . Every psp owner should have this game for one of their game collection !
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You want to know how I got a hold of this game ? I found it new at Game Stop and bought it . Now , want to know the real kicker ? I didn't even own a PSP at the time .
I saw the game and already knew I would like it . It's Square Enix , my favorite video game company , and Tetsuya Nomura , my favorite video game designer . So , yeah , I knew it would be worth it . However , I really did not expect the beauty that this gem is worth !
When you first play this game ( after fully charging the PSP system , of course ) , you get a dose of beautiful graphics as the game proceeds through its intro . You watch a scene that pops out at you as if it was a scene created for Advent Children . I watched it ; dazed , mesmerized . I had to have it ! So , when the screen settled into the load screen , I hit enter and started my journey .
The wonders of Midgar is made with delicate attention to details . You play as Zack Fair , perhaps one of the best and happiest characters in the Final Fantasy series . As a story of monsters unfolds around you , you play hero as you struggle to realize Zack's dreams in the unfolding chaos of Shinra's fall from grace . The story line can be relatively short-lived ; there being only a few chapters . Yet , you can easily apply hours in this game as you complete side missions the company issues and gain treasures . And levels . The levelling up in this game is amazing . The DMW , a slot-like mechanism , runs almost constantly and if you match 777 you level up . Sometimes , though , the DMW interrupts the battle and runs in a special screen . The best thing about this screen is the occasional memories that break up the spin of the wheel . These memories are either pieces from game play that you may recognize or scenes that are not presented in the game play . In the end , there is a lot of fun to be had with the DMW .
The CG cut screens are stunning and the game is practically a dream come true . I'm on my second go with playing this game and I'm still madly in love with it . There's always something to do and , if you decide to play hard mode the second time around , you can keep your current level and materia to start with , then move up from there . The game is wonderful and reaches into all sorts of human emotions from love to betrayal / loss to happiness and sadness . The end is perhaps one of the most spectacular I've seen in games . You work towards the whole game and the whole time you remain as Zack and never once know more than he does .
It's a wonderful game and a must buy for every sort of game player . There's a reason it's considered Greatest Hits , folks .
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The PSP hasn't had too many notable breakthroughs in the past few years and has clearly been in a fight for its life as the Nintendo DS continues to flourish . However , as the Xbox has shown us with the phenomenal success of Halo : Combat Evolved , one game can be the ticket to victory or just another limp paddle stroke along the slowly moving river . Does Crisis Core prove to be the PSP's bread and butter or another nameless title to be left in the dust ?
Crisis Core offers the same tickles and thrills of a fan fiction story line . It incorporates most of the cast from Final Fantasy VII and adds a few forgettable new ones . Following the exploits of Zack Fair , the game sets the scene for those of you who have or are about to play the original Final Fantasy VII . It's interesting to see Cloud out of the limelight for once , and have the focus redirected on a more energetic , optimistic and let's face it , overall better protagonist . Aside from the fan favorite characters , Crisis Core experiments with adding some new faces to the legendary title . The first unmemorable face is Zack's mentor , Angeal . Angeal is a wise , reserved soldier who tries to impart his wisdom onto Zack and as a result ends up frustrating the vibrant youth and forcing the player to continue pressing the skip scene button . Cissnei , a Shinra turk , is yet another among the forgotten , acting as a secondary and painfully unnecessary love interest . Most of Cissnei's dialogue is like butchered Shakespeare , out of breath , rushed and no where near poetic . Honestly , if Cissnei as a romance was that important to Square Enix the writers should have invested more thought into her or not had her in the plot at all . Of course not all of fresh characters go by the wayside , in fact one sprite in particular contributes a brilliant performance and the cornerstone conflict of the story . Genesis , is arguably the main antagonist of Crisis Core , and gives the original Final Fantasy VII villain , Sephiroth , a run for his money . Misunderstood , bitter , and a man of artistic words , Genesis steals the show as a truly complex , mysterious and intriguing character who leaves the player to speculate if his motives are really right or wrong . But , if you are like most veterans of the series , you are purchasing this game for one and only one reason , to have another show down with the menacing First Class Soldier , Sephiroth . Sephiroth takes second fiddle this time around and acts more as a morally conflicted partner than an actual villain . I often found myself waiting and watching for Sephiroth's epic fall to the dark side , much like anticipating Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader in the Star Wars series . However , I felt somewhat cheated . Sephiroth's fall was portrayed way too fast and resulted in an uninspiring , yet expected , show down with Zack at the foot of Jenova .
While the story may be a hot / cold experience for most , the one solid thing about Crisis Core is the gameplay . Mirroring similar traits from Final Fantasy XII , Crisis Core has the protagonist roaming around the battle field selecting attacks from a menu located in the bottom right corner . While this gameplay was not well received by the gaming community , I personally think it is a huge feat for a portable game . All the traditional aspects of an RPG are here . Magic can be quickly selected and thrown at enemies and heavy physical attacks , though time consuming , result in a rewarding blow . Overall , the game is merely a fast fingered traditional RPG that allows the player more freedom in dodging enemy attacks ( Finally ! ) .
Crisis Core doesn't only succeed in gameplay , but in the visual field as well . The environments in the game are astounding , delivering the nostalgic and beautiful ambience of the original title , revamped spectacularly taking advantage of the PSP's impressive graphics . From character models to high-action battle effects , the visuals in Crisis Core put PS2 graphics to shame . In particular , Square Enix's mastery of the CG rendered clips are well worth the price of admission alone .
Lastly , the audio in the game can be viewed as a mixed experience . While the music is extraordinarily composed and adds unparalleled intensity to battle sequences and complete despair in those unexpected plot twists , the voice acting just can keep up with the pace . It isn't always the voice actors ' fault , but downright ridiculous and often embarrassing dialogue . The actors did the best the could with what they were given , but most times it seems like all the good lines were given to Genesis . Don't get me wrong , the story still isn't that bad , but just beware . You'll have to suppress some of those corny scenes from your memory to enjoy the plot thoroughly .
Altogether , Crisis Core is one of the best portable experiences on the market today and is well worth those twenty some hours it takes to complete . The story is interesting , the gameplay innovative , visuals breathtaking and the sound up to par with other titles in circulation , make Crisis Core a definite success for the PSP and another compelling chapter in Final Fantasy VII mythology .
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Crisis Core lives up to the final fantasy legacy and even knowing the story line playing the game you become in denial about Zack's death . . . . you truly want to believe yeah i survive
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All I would like to say is this game is great really enjoyed it . [ . . . ] .
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This Game is awesome there is action along with an actual storyline unlike many games I have seen where all you do is fight the cut scenes are AMAZING ! It's like I'm watching a movie . Get this game ! ! !
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This is easily the best game you will find for the PSP . Totally awesome with lots of game time ( tons of side quests ) . Well worth the price .
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great prequel to Final Fantasy 7 on the playstation one . Lots of unique features to the game . If you have a PSP this is definitely worth buying .
195 great prequel to Final Fantasy 7 on the playstation one . Lots of unique features to the game . If you have a PSP this is definitely worth buying .
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OH . . I brought this game , and I really enjoy it . now , i'm playing the second round , it is still fun .
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This is a great game and I think it is way better than any game I have played for the PSP . It is challenging in some parts , but that makes it seem a lot funner and last longer because there are almost always side missions to boost up your stats . This game has great graphics and is fun just to watch the videos in it . The characters are awesome along with the setting and actually have expressions unlike other games that have them here and there . Overall , Best Game ever played on any system gameplay wise .
100 / 10 ! ! ! ! !
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Crisis Core has lots of things to keep you going , and keep you coming back . It's quirky and different from the normal layout of a Final Fantasy game . The battling is a cross between the old sit-still-select-from-menu-slash-from-afar method , and the newer method from XII . It's really fun and I think fits well with the PSP . Maybe they created it with the PSP in mind , and if so , it makes you proud to own one . The storyline is superb and the cinematic sequences are awesome . Definitely something you can't get with DS . Again , makes you glad to own a PSP . There's just lots to love about this game . There probably won't be a lot of replay value ( as I don't find much in the Final Fantasy games ) but they provide tens of hours of gameplay to make up for that . It's exciting and fun , and I love seeing the pre-story fold in to the VII story we all know and love .
203 Crisis Core has lots of things to keep you going , and keep you coming back . It's quirky and different from the normal layout of a Final Fantasy game . The battling is a cross between the old sit-still-select-from-menu-slash-from-afar method , and the newer method from XII . It's really fun and I think fits well with the PSP . Maybe they created it with the PSP in mind , and if so , it makes you proud to own one . The storyline is superb and the cinematic sequences are awesome . Definitely something you can't get with DS . Again , makes you glad to own a PSP . There's just lots to love about this game . There probably won't be a lot of replay value ( as I don't find much in the Final Fantasy games ) but they provide tens of hours of gameplay to make up for that . It's exciting and fun , and I love seeing the pre-story fold in to the VII story we all know and love .
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this game is awsome if you love the classic final fantasy characters like cloud , sephiroth , or zach also the fighting style is great not just stand in one place and hit
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If you're looking for a great RPG for the PSP , this is the one .
The gameplay is fun and inuitive . The combat system is seamless with normal gameplay .
The cutscenes are gorgeous , and the storyline is interesting .
For fans of Final Fantasy VII , this game will bring back fond memories . . . It elucidates some mysteries while creating other interesting ones .
210 If you're looking for a great RPG for the PSP , this is the one .
The gameplay is fun and inuitive . The combat system is seamless with normal gameplay .
The cutscenes are gorgeous , and the storyline is interesting .
For fans of Final Fantasy VII , this game will bring back fond memories . . . It elucidates some mysteries while creating other interesting ones .
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Having enjoyed Final Fantasy VII on ps1 as one of the greatest video gaming highlights of my life I was curious how this game would play out . The action oriented and vegas slots randomizer at first threw me off but I learned to like the new combat system . The story is great with many of the core characters I loved from many years ago . I always love Square's cinematic storys and the music is well above par . I just finished the game which on normal was a bit shorter than I thought it might be but getting to watch the end scenes and credits made it worthwhile to get through this edition . Thanks .
212 Having enjoyed Final Fantasy VII on ps1 as one of the greatest video gaming highlights of my life I was curious how this game would play out . The action oriented and vegas slots randomizer at first threw me off but I learned to like the new combat system . The story is great with many of the core characters I loved from many years ago . I always love Square's cinematic storys and the music is well above par . I just finished the game which on normal was a bit shorter than I thought it might be but getting to watch the end scenes and credits made it worthwhile to get through this edition . Thanks .
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It has Young ! Sephy . Enough said . Yes , I am a huge Sephiroth fangirl . Thank you for asking . I loved this game .
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This was the one must-have game for PSP when I purchased the system a few days ago . I have had a hard time putting it down since . The story is compelling and the cutscenes are all first-rate . There's plenty of action between the mission system and the storyline .
Some Final Fantasy fans may have to get used to the new leveling system but after a little bit of playtime , it begins to make sense and is really very interesting . A great addition to any RPG fan's PSP library !
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final fantasy keep up to it's name . sweet battle system . great graphics . awesome CG . over all , it's worth your money .
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To brass tacks on the quick : The game is entertaining and beautiful , but ultimately relatively shallow . I won't go into the storyline , but what's there is a decent tale presented by a cast you don't see long enough to really empathize with . So that leaves the gameplay .
Hack and slash with simple dodge and block buttons make for easy , repetative gameplay . Which is most of what Crisis Core is . Sure , there's magic and barrier spells and the DMW ( don't worry about what it is , since it's completely random and more of a background feature than a prime component of gameplay despite how integrated it is ) . . . but what it comes down to , ultimately is that it's a hack and slash game with a few more options than most for customizing your brawler . This is FINE and actually very fun when you're cruising through the main storyline . . . it is intolerable when it comes to doing the awful , redundant missions . A bare minimum of effort was put into the hundreds upon hundreds of copy-paste missions the game has available to you and they are pure drudgery in the interest of obtaining the game's most powerful and interesting items , equipment and materia .
The negative tone here makes it sound like I don't like Crisis Core , which is of course , untrue . I think the game is gorgeous , fun to play and a blast to tool around with customizing Zack and his magic , strength or fused materia . I just wish it had more variety available in the sidequests since the main storyline is brief and the remaining gameplay after that is uninspired .
Play it , but don't be surprised if you can't bring yourself to beat all the extra missions .
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The game plays for you and win or lose horribly . The CG cuts were the best parts but you dont need a game that isnt really a game to get CG . You miss nothing if a friend could make you the dvd of the story that is in this game , it has important story line that you need to see , but the game aspect to me was entirely useless . Sure you see cameo type appearances of characters you know and love but that is not what it takes to make a good game . . .
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Final Fantasy VII is the most recognized and popular game in the series of Final Fantasy's so this actually takes you to the past before the original Final Fantasy . The graphics are one of the top 3 that i've seen on a PSP including both the cutscenes and gameplay , the CGI cutscenes may be kinda choppy maybe the resolution got turned down to maybe not take that much space on the UMD , don't worry the are very good and entertaining . You'll see some surprinsing cutscenes using the gameplay engine that are just as good , now the battle system can get a little sistematic and might end up doing the same thing over and over buttim smashing but that can get overpassed if you just mix it up . A new implementation is DMW that is kind of like a slot machine that enables you to make some special moves depending on the combination althought it is sort of a new addition it can sometimes ruin your rhythm within the game as when there's a combination in the DMW it appears on the screen and pauses the fight then continuing to the ingame cutscene performing the move if it actually made the combination , dealing damage and continuing the fight . The story is not the best but I think its decent it has another vibe to it , than the original Final Fantasy VII but then again you were facing a Meteor falling to your planet and a demented momma's boy . Some familiar characters appear in the game which is always good . If you've played the original and you want to dwelve more into the story then it's a good buy to have especially on the go and even if you've never played the original then it's still a great game that even if you didn't know a lot of the event from the original story it's still an interesting game to a newcomer to the series .
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Plot-wise , Crisis Core functions as a prequel of sorts . The action follows Zack and tends to detail the events that took place * before * the original Final Fantasy VII . If you enjoyed that game , you'll definitely enjoy this one - - you'll be meeting some of the same characters and fighting some of the same enemies . Including finding Vincent in the basement of ShinRa mansion . Instead of wandering a map for said enemies and experience , you'll be going through missions accessed in the menu .
Graphics-wise , it's * very * pretty . There are some amazing video sequences in it .
My main gripe with the system is how you level up and gain limit breaks - - it's generated by chance by the CPU , graphically represented by spinning dials , like those of a slot-machine . It tends to hinder control of the flow of battle , which is probably a good thing , because otherwise Zack is rather overpowered . . . though , that doesn't make it any less irritating .
In general , however , it's a pretty entertaining game .
241 Plot-wise , Crisis Core functions as a prequel of sorts . The action follows Zack and tends to detail the events that took place * before * the original Final Fantasy VII . If you enjoyed that game , you'll definitely enjoy this one - - you'll be meeting some of the same characters and fighting some of the same enemies . Including finding Vincent in the basement of ShinRa mansion . Instead of wandering a map for said enemies and experience , you'll be going through missions accessed in the menu .
Graphics-wise , it's * very * pretty . There are some amazing video sequences in it .
My main gripe with the system is how you level up and gain limit breaks - - it's generated by chance by the CPU , graphically represented by spinning dials , like those of a slot-machine . It tends to hinder control of the flow of battle , which is probably a good thing , because otherwise Zack is rather overpowered . . . though , that doesn't make it any less irritating .
In general , however , it's a pretty entertaining game .
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Great story with tons of play time . Tack on a wide variety of side missions and awesome cut scenes and this game will have you pulled in . One of the best 5 games on PSP .
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I rented this game from game fly and I am thankful that I did . It was fun at the beginning creaming bad guys with that wicked sword . The graphics are great compared to other PS3 games , especially the cut scenes . The only problem was the monotonous gameplay . After a while it got pretty boring . rent it , but don't buy it .
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this game is kinda repetive and the story really doesnt make sense that much but it was a fun game and it took me along time to play so if u need a good rpg game for psp the crisis core is the best choice !
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ok so if you dont know about this game , then you have been living in under a rock . this is the prequel to the original epidemic final fantasy 7 for the playstation . you can excpect the same great quality story and graphics that final fantasy is known for . the game play on the other hand is a new spin on the kingdom hearts style of rpg . its still quite fun and inventive . and the new materia combinations and fusions keep things interesting and full of variety . i reccomend this game to all final fantasy fans and new comers . your going to have to get hooked some how . thanx
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I just started playing final fantasy games a few years ago and was really happy to get my hands on this one . But this game turned out to be really different from the others and I was really disappointed by it . I didn't like the battle system , playing as one person only , or the main character of this game . That's a surprise because this is the first final fantasy game I've played that I don't like at all .
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Great game . I aint beat it yet but its keeping me on my toes .
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I heard this was the must-have game on the PSP .
Sadly , found this to be remarkably boring . The characters were too over the top , missions kept coming on and on and were so repetitive , I'd given them up after a while ; the gameplay was too easy and the biggest complain I have is a lack of save points before crucial levels like fighting the bosses . This ultimately led to many reviewing of cutscenes if you failed to beat the bosses , and boy are these cutscenes long ! ! Actually , almost everything you do involves more and more cutscenes , which made the overall effect very tedious during gameplay . Who wants to watch the same cutscene so often ! ?
Graphics and soundtrack was fantastic nevertheless , but doesnt help to lift this game to something more exciting than watching paint dry . I'd much rather spend my time replaying God of War .
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Good looking game but :
1 . Too difficult on hard , too easy on easy . No middle ground .
2 . Whenever you die you have to replay long segments .
3 . You also have to sit through boring cutscenes , no option to skip .
4 . Whenever I evade an attack I usually end up rolling into the invisible boundary of the combat zone and get hit anyway .
5 . I could care less for the story or the characters .
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An absolutely amazing game with a great plot . By far the best ff game I've played since ffvii , probably cause its connected .
If you haven't played this game you need to .
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My title says it all , if you like God of War you will like Chains also . The graphics are very good and the controls worked better then I had expected , but the game is about a chapter or two too short . I expected about ten hours of game play and Chains clocked in at only about seven . A good game , would have been great if longer , but not a must play if you have to pay full price .
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Having had any love for Final Fantasy 7 dashed upon the rocky shores of cosplaying idiots and horrific fan-fiction , I was understandably nervous when I opened this game . Visions of 300 lb Tifa wanna-be's and thousands of unwashed Sephiroth imitators rampaging through the streets flooded my mind as the game loaded . Fearing the worst , I began to play .
My hopes and fears are both realized in the first hour of play . Engaging and intuitive gameplay kept me joyously enraptured wih the storyline , but the game almost prophesizes the return of imbecilles in bad costumes . The storyline is easy to follow , and engaging , and unfortunately lends many openings to the same homo-erotic fan-fic garbage that polluted Final Fantasy 7 .
As a game : Top notch . As a foundation for more nightmarish fan hobbies : a death sentence .
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Couldn't even get past the first level . Either I really suck , or they made it too hard . Didn't have patience to try it more than a few times for an hour or two .
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This game is a waste of time . Overly long animated interruptions , limited movement ( the character doesn't even jump , he just runs around ) , the characters are just plain dumb & it's incredibly boring . If you enjoy games like God of War , Dante's Inferno , Little Big Planet & Star Wars : The Force Unleashed , don't bother wasting your money or time on this game . It's garbage .
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First of all , I have not entirely beaten Crisis Core yet , so this review will be based on that .
I'm sure most if not all of you know by now that Crisis Core is a prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII . Taking place 7 years prior to the original game , it follows the originally mysterious protagonist Zack Fair's time in SOLDIER . I'll start off by going over the good parts to the game .
As you can expect out of a prequel , the high point to this game is its story . It adds a new level of depth to the Final Fantasy VII universe , introduces a few lovable characters , reunites you with some of your most favorite characters in the original game ( albeit younger versions of them ) , and most importantly shines on Zack - who is potentially one of the best characters in the Final Fantasy VII universe . In general , the story keeps you going right from the beginning and gets better as you proceed through the game , turning you through several tragedies and revelations while still keeping an almost light-hearted mood simply from Zack's general attitude . Coinciding with the well crafted plot is a game with graphics and voice acting worthy of being a prequel to one of the highest rated RPGs of all time ( whether or not that's deserved is a matter of opinion ) . The sound is gorgeous , from voice acting to music , and the graphics are powerful enough to be on the PS2 . It brings a lot of life to this game .
A new aspect to this game is the DMW , or Digital Mind Wave . While not exactly the most innovative or best limit break / leveling system , it is unique and entertaining . It basically works like a glorified slot machine constantly running in the top left corner of the screen during battles . Whenever the left and right images of the slot machine match , you enter modulation phase . If any two numbers match , the materia equipped in the materia slot matching to the corresponding number levels up . If you by chance get a 7 7 7 , Zack levels up . If all three images on the slot machine match , you perform a limit break . Contrary to what some say , leveling up is not entirely random . Supposedly there is an invisible EXP counter that keeps track of Zack's EXP and he levels up like a traditional RPG . However , as I've gotten 7 7 7 sometimes twice in one boss battle or even three times in one mission before , while other times going through over a dozen missions and not seeing it once . Therefore , I'd rather say that this invisible EXP counter influences the chance of Zack leveling up , but luck is a factor too .
In all , the DMW is a neat system that works for Crisis Core and makes it fun , though I'm not so sure it'd work well in any other game .
With all of this however , are a few problems . The first of this being missions . These work as you'd expect them ; Zack is sent out ( no matter where he is or how crucial of a moment you're in , as long as you're at a save point ) on a mission to perform some sort of duty . In EVERY SINGLE MISSION , this relates to tracking down and defeating the lone monster on the screen ( there are plenty of random encounters , but those are not visible . ) With 300 missions , this gets really repetitive really fast . This is made even worse by the fact that there are I believe less than 10 maps you explore throughout all 300 missions . In general , the missions could've been made far more engaging and less repetitive . You could simply skip doing missions altogether , but completionists won't want to . As well , acquiring almost all summon materia as well as getting a few unique accessories requires completing some of them . The accessories / materia you get through treasures or as a reward is also a decent incentive , as these are oftentimes quite useful . The plus side is that these often take little time , so they can be done on the fly when you don't have a lot of time to play . Unfortunately , missions make up the bulk of the game - it's fairly short without them ( ~ 10 hours ) .
Another large complaint is with the INSANE random encounter rate . I've found myself in a battle after walking simply one step before . A large chunk of them can be avoided by simply hugging all the walls , but the poor camera makes it hard to properly scan the area by doing so . If you don't , you can expect to be launched into battle after battle with little break .
While those are my main complaints with the game , criticism could also be aimed towards the very generic battle system ( typical of action games , though most try to throw in some gimmick to make it a little different - the most Crisis Core has is the DMW , which is not directly controllable ) . As well , the difficulty level of normal mode is incredibly low if you do most missions as they become available - I , for example , find myself able to kill all story bosses within 10 hits - while the difficulty level of hard mode is truly insane unless you choose it from a New Game + .
Overall , it's a very engaging game and worthy of being called the prequel to Final Fantasy VII ( though it's not even my favorite game in the series ) . There are just a few things that make it annoying . If you're a Final Fantasy fan , though , and looking for a great PSP game , then this one of the best options for you . It's easy to look past its annoyances after adjusting to them .
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Ah , the Final Fantasy series . Who can forget fine games like Final Fantasy VI , Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy XII ?
Of course no one can forget Final Fantasy VII . This is largely because Square-Enix won't let us forget it . We have games like Before Crisis and Final Fantasy VII : Dirge of Cerberus , and of course the incredibly well-done movie Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children ( Limited Edition Collector's Set ) ( go find my review of it and vote it helpful ! Please ? I'll be your friend ! ^ _ ^ ) . Now into this fray of Final Fantasy fantasticness , we have Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII .
Now , I never played Before Crisis ( though neither did anyone else ) , and I haven't played Dirge of Cerberus either , so I can't compare this to those .
What I can do is say that this is one hellishly good game ! The graphics are amazing . The music reminds one of the music from the original game without directly copying it ( except for in a few places ) . The plot , at least so far , is compelling and interesting . Further the game really opens up the world we were introduced to way back in 1997 .
The game isn't perfect . I still haven't found away to remove the annoying subtitles , and I do have to join in the complaints about how all you really have to do to win is press X a lot . Plus having the DMW screen pop up every few moments gets old . I'm also really sick of Active Combat mode activated message you get when you go into , well , active combat mode .
That said , this is , without a doubt , one of the finest games on the PSP , joined in competition only by God of War Chains of Olympus ( which I also enjoyed ) . It's probably one of the best RPGs I've ever played .
Overall , if you like good action , great graphics , nice music and a plot you can chew your way through , then buy this game ! If you don't like those things , well , heck , why would you buy ANY Final Fantasy game ? : )
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First of all , I have not entirely beaten Crisis Core yet , so this review will be based on that .
I'm sure most if not all of you know by now that Crisis Core is a prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII . Taking place 7 years prior to the original game , it follows the originally mysterious protagonist Zack Fair's time in SOLDIER . I'll start off by going over the good parts to the game .
As you can expect out of a prequel , the high point to this game is its story . It adds a new level of depth to the Final Fantasy VII universe , introduces a few lovable characters , reunites you with some of your most favorite characters in the original game ( albeit younger versions of them ) , and most importantly shines on Zack - who is potentially one of the best characters in the Final Fantasy VII universe . In general , the story keeps you going right from the beginning and gets better as you proceed through the game , turning you through several tragedies and revelations while still keeping an almost light-hearted mood simply from Zack's general attitude . Coinciding with the well crafted plot is a game with graphics and voice acting worthy of being a prequel to one of the highest rated RPGs of all time ( whether or not that's deserved is a matter of opinion ) . The sound is gorgeous , from voice acting to music , and the graphics are powerful enough to be on the PS2 . It brings a lot of life to this game .
A new aspect to this game is the DMW , or Digital Mind Wave . While not exactly the most innovative or best limit break / leveling system , it is unique and entertaining . It basically works like a glorified slot machine constantly running in the top left corner of the screen during battles . Whenever the left and right images of the slot machine match , you enter modulation phase . If any two numbers match , the materia equipped in the materia slot matching to the corresponding number levels up . If you by chance get a 7 7 7 , Zack levels up . If all three images on the slot machine match , you perform a limit break . Contrary to what some say , leveling up is not entirely random . Supposedly there is an invisible EXP counter that keeps track of Zack's EXP and he levels up like a traditional RPG . However , as I've gotten 7 7 7 sometimes twice in one boss battle or even three times in one mission before , while other times going through over a dozen missions and not seeing it once . Therefore , I'd rather say that this invisible EXP counter influences the chance of Zack leveling up , but luck is a factor too .
In all , the DMW is a neat system that works for Crisis Core and makes it fun , though I'm not so sure it'd work well in any other game .
With all of this however , are a few problems . The first of this being missions . These work as you'd expect them ; Zack is sent out ( no matter where he is or how crucial of a moment you're in , as long as you're at a save point ) on a mission to perform some sort of duty . In EVERY SINGLE MISSION , this relates to tracking down and defeating the lone monster on the screen ( there are plenty of random encounters , but those are not visible . ) With 300 missions , this gets really repetitive really fast . This is made even worse by the fact that there are I believe less than 10 maps you explore throughout all 300 missions . In general , the missions could've been made far more engaging and less repetitive . You could simply skip doing missions altogether , but completionists won't want to . As well , acquiring almost all summon materia as well as getting a few unique accessories requires completing some of them . The accessories / materia you get through treasures or as a reward is also a decent incentive , as these are oftentimes quite useful . The plus side is that these often take little time , so they can be done on the fly when you don't have a lot of time to play . Unfortunately , missions make up the bulk of the game - it's fairly short without them ( ~ 10 hours ) .
Another large complaint is with the INSANE random encounter rate . I've found myself in a battle after walking simply one step before . A large chunk of them can be avoided by simply hugging all the walls , but the poor camera makes it hard to properly scan the area by doing so . If you don't , you can expect to be launched into battle after battle with little break .
While those are my main complaints with the game , criticism could also be aimed towards the very generic battle system ( typical of action games , though most try to throw in some gimmick to make it a little different - the most Crisis Core has is the DMW , which is not directly controllable ) . As well , the difficulty level of normal mode is incredibly low if you do most missions as they become available - I , for example , find myself able to kill all story bosses within 10 hits - while the difficulty level of hard mode is truly insane unless you choose it from a New Game + .
Overall , it's a very engaging game and worthy of being called the prequel to Final Fantasy VII ( though it's not even my favorite game in the series ) . There are just a few things that make it annoying . If you're a Final Fantasy fan , though , and looking for a great PSP game , then this one of the best options for you . It's easy to look past its annoyances after adjusting to them .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
First of all , I have not entirely beaten Crisis Core yet , so this review will be based on that .
I'm sure most if not all of you know by now that Crisis Core is a prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII . Taking place 7 years prior to the original game , it follows the originally mysterious protagonist Zack Fair's time in SOLDIER . I'll start off by going over the good parts to the game .
As you can expect out of a prequel , the high point to this game is its story . It adds a new level of depth to the Final Fantasy VII universe , introduces a few lovable characters , reunites you with some of your most favorite characters in the original game ( albeit younger versions of them ) , and most importantly shines on Zack - who is potentially one of the best characters in the Final Fantasy VII universe . In general , the story keeps you going right from the beginning and gets better as you proceed through the game , turning you through several tragedies and revelations while still keeping an almost light-hearted mood simply from Zack's general attitude . Coinciding with the well crafted plot is a game with graphics and voice acting worthy of being a prequel to one of the highest rated RPGs of all time ( whether or not that's deserved is a matter of opinion ) . The sound is gorgeous , from voice acting to music , and the graphics are powerful enough to be on the PS2 . It brings a lot of life to this game .
A new aspect to this game is the DMW , or Digital Mind Wave . While not exactly the most innovative or best limit break / leveling system , it is unique and entertaining . It basically works like a glorified slot machine constantly running in the top left corner of the screen during battles . Whenever the left and right images of the slot machine match , you enter modulation phase . If any two numbers match , the materia equipped in the materia slot matching to the corresponding number levels up . If you by chance get a 7 7 7 , Zack levels up . If all three images on the slot machine match , you perform a limit break . Contrary to what some say , leveling up is not entirely random . Supposedly there is an invisible EXP counter that keeps track of Zack's EXP and he levels up like a traditional RPG . However , as I've gotten 7 7 7 sometimes twice in one boss battle or even three times in one mission before , while other times going through over a dozen missions and not seeing it once . Therefore , I'd rather say that this invisible EXP counter influences the chance of Zack leveling up , but luck is a factor too .
In all , the DMW is a neat system that works for Crisis Core and makes it fun , though I'm not so sure it'd work well in any other game .
With all of this however , are a few problems . The first of this being missions . These work as you'd expect them ; Zack is sent out ( no matter where he is or how crucial of a moment you're in , as long as you're at a save point ) on a mission to perform some sort of duty . In EVERY SINGLE MISSION , this relates to tracking down and defeating the lone monster on the screen ( there are plenty of random encounters , but those are not visible . ) With 300 missions , this gets really repetitive really fast . This is made even worse by the fact that there are I believe less than 10 maps you explore throughout all 300 missions . In general , the missions could've been made far more engaging and less repetitive . You could simply skip doing missions altogether , but completionists won't want to . As well , acquiring almost all summon materia as well as getting a few unique accessories requires completing some of them . The accessories / materia you get through treasures or as a reward is also a decent incentive , as these are oftentimes quite useful . The plus side is that these often take little time , so they can be done on the fly when you don't have a lot of time to play . Unfortunately , missions make up the bulk of the game - it's fairly short without them ( ~ 10 hours ) .
Another large complaint is with the INSANE random encounter rate . I've found myself in a battle after walking simply one step before . A large chunk of them can be avoided by simply hugging all the walls , but the poor camera makes it hard to properly scan the area by doing so . If you don't , you can expect to be launched into battle after battle with little break .
While those are my main complaints with the game , criticism could also be aimed towards the very generic battle system ( typical of action games , though most try to throw in some gimmick to make it a little different - the most Crisis Core has is the DMW , which is not directly controllable ) . As well , the difficulty level of normal mode is incredibly low if you do most missions as they become available - I , for example , find myself able to kill all story bosses within 10 hits - while the difficulty level of hard mode is truly insane unless you choose it from a New Game + .
Overall , it's a very engaging game and worthy of being called the prequel to Final Fantasy VII ( though it's not even my favorite game in the series ) . There are just a few things that make it annoying . If you're a Final Fantasy fan , though , and looking for a great PSP game , then this one of the best options for you . It's easy to look past its annoyances after adjusting to them .
116 Now if your a fan of final fantasy and don't already own this game then get it has a great story pretty long game i was surprised by that fact the battle system could take a little getting used to , but once you got the hang of you'll dominate . I would say the story alone can get you to play to find out more wonderful video graphics 5 stars i loved this game and i'd play again .
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I am a HUGE final fantasy fan ( been playing since FFII in the early 90s ) , especially FFVII . I was so excited to play this game , it was a driving factor in my purchase . Boy was I disappointed . First , the good :
Good : Beautiful cut-scenes and game play graphics . All around , a stunning presentation that really got my hopes up . Very good sound effects and music as well . The story seemed good enough , but i couldn't get too far into it because of the terrible game play .
Bad : Where to even start . I think the most obnoxious is the pure randomness to the combat system . There is a giant slot machine that you have NO CONTROL over int eh corner , which dictates almost all of combat . Want to unleash an uber-move on the boss ? Better hope you get lucky . Don't want to use it on the lvl 1 bunny rabbit ? Too bad , it just happened . Even lvling up is done in this annoying random slot machine .
The other blatant irritant is the ' side missions ' . You have missions ( think FFVIII ) that you can complete for materia , or random crappy items . EVERY SINGLE MISSION is exactly the same . 100% . You run through a zone , getting in random fights , until you see the dude you need to kill . You kill him . Mission over . . .
You don't have a party , it's just you solo . And you have no gear ! You can equip materia , and that's it . Why should i bother exploring this zone if I'm not going to get new gear ? there's only a dozen materia in teh game anyway , so that chest in the corner isn't worth going to . I want a new sword ! I want a new helm !
All in all , a HUGE disappointment from a huge ff fan .
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Graphics : 5 out of 5 . Apparently the entire production budget went into this . I've never seen such amazing visuals out of a handheld , especially in the full-CGI cutscenes ( summons , etc ) . As anyone who's been holding a controller for more than a few years can tell you , though , epic graphics do NOT make an epic game .
Music : 3 out of 5 . There's more than one remix of previous FF7 themes , and some of the new music is kinda catchy . Doesn't hold a candle to the original FF7 soundtrack , however - somehow Nobou Uematsu did more with the midi format in FF7 than with CD-quality mp3 in Crisis Core . Less is more , I guess !
Game Mechanics : 2.5 out of 5 . The DMW system is definitely new , and somewhat fun if you can get past the fact that summons aren't really summons if you can't . . summon them . Magic is mostly useless ( Quake , Firaga and Ultima are the only spells that are really worth casting , Ultima only in a few rare cases ) . Ultimately , you don't need anything other than your basic attack to advance the story . Easy mode is too easy . Haven't tried Hard . There are WAY TOO MANY MISSIONS that all feel exactly the same , no one but the most hardcore of completionists could ever endure it . Materia Fusion is useless , unless you're playing Hard Mode I would assume , but for the basic game it has no real place . Looking into some of the mechanics behind fusion on GameFaqs , they couldn't have made the system more complicated if they tried . It amounts to a lot of mindless grinding that's ( for me at least ) difficult to tolerate . But if you're into that kind of thing , more power to you .
Characters / Plot : 1 out of 5 . This is where the game seriously falls short . Zack is the stereotypical hyperactive RPG protagonist , yet strangely the only male character that's voice-acted even moderately well . For some reason , the writers saw fit to include new characters such as Genesis and Cissnei , both of whom fail to capture one's imagination like the original cast of FF7 . Genesis is obsessed with a play and seems to have a pathological compulsion to recite it , Cissnei hints at a mysterious past but nothing is ever revealed , and pretty much all of the characters are one-dimensional . Aeris gets a few scattered scenes , but nothing like what a long-time fan of FF7 might hope for . She also comes off as a bit unhinged ( fear of the sky ? talking to flowers ? Riiiight ) . Not only that , but the ENTIRE GAME'S ( indeed the entire series ' ) plot can be summed up in the following phrase . Hojo is a [ . . . ] . I was kinda hoping for more than that .
Either Square Enix's localization team has really downsized in recent years and the original Japanese version of CC : FF7 is far more involving , or Crisis Core was simply produced just to cash in on the swarms of rabid FF7 fans . The problem with this kind of business strategy is that only the most hardcore of fans ( the ones who dress up as their favorite characters and go to conventions ) will continue buying anything with a FF7 label on it , whereas the rest of us operate on a once bitten twice shy basis .
Crisis Core falls completely short of being a respectable prequel to one of the best-selling ( if not THE best-selling ) RPGs of all time . Much like Xenogears and the Xenosaga series that followed it , a story that was once carefully and lovingly written has been essentially turned into an empty attempt at capitalization . The VERY few plot developments revealed in Crisis Core could've easily been condensed into a 90 - minute movie a la Advent Children , which would've been far more preferable than wasting the money and time spent playing through CC .
I'd like the week or two I spent playing through this game back .
tl ; dr version : If you liked Xenogears but hated Xenosaga , you will hate Crisis Core .
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I enjoyed playing Final Fantasy VII : Crisis Core , especially as a fan of the original Final Fantasy VII . I mostly played for the storyline and to see how things played out , which made the game quite interesting to me . I enjoyed the gameplay and the way in which combat is designed . There are a few things , however , the led me to give the game four out of 5 stars :
1 . Missions
Way too many of these ( 300 in all ) . I've never understood why the Final Fantasy series has to give the side quests more priority than the main story line . If you go and take on the side quests in their entirety before beating the game , then you will be so ultra-powerful that with one or two hits you can finish off any main storyline enemy or boss . I personally would like to see the game be the most difficult part , with the side quests leading up to the ability to defeat the game , but not dominate it . Also , the missions aren't presented in order of difficulty as the game progresses . You end up having to fight through easy missions that are quite boring for the level of character you have developed .
2 . Costly Punch
Costly Punch makes the game too easy . For those who don't know , it's a punch that causes 99999 damage . Sure , I don't have to use it , but why not ? There's no other way to get past the missions if you don't .
3 . Materia Fusion
What a confusing mess . I spent a lot of time collecting Chocobo Feathers so I could give a couple of materia 999% HP . Luckily , there is a lot of online help regarding what to fuse together to get what you really need , otherwise , I would have been lost . I didn't enjoy this part of the game .
4 . More questions than answers
I was left with more questions after completion of the storyline . If this game is supposed to fill me in on what happened , then why leave a gap of 4 years that we know nothing about ? I'll leave it at that .
Besides all these things , I really did enjoy the game ! I realize no game is perfect , and the above issues are no reason not to buy and enjoy this game . It certainly will entertain and is worth playing .
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For those of you who are saying this game was too easy , you are dead wrong . All you did was play through the story , that's it . That's the easy part . Once you get to missions it starts toughening up . Let's put it this way , when I completed the final mission which was only a boss with 10,000,000 HP my character was so strong that I defeated the final bosses of the story in 1 and 2 hits . But the final boss of the mission took me well over 15 minutes with constant healing , constant uses of Phoenix Downs , and each hit of mine dealing 99,999 damage . And that wasn't even the hardest part of the game . There were missions before that that were much harder . Yes , the missions are kind of boring since almost all of them are exactly the same ( fight to the final enemy of the mission and beat it ) but the enemies in the later missions are amazingly strong . I'm talking about if you don't have the costly punch materia ( 99,999 damage ) it will take you about 10 minutes to kill one enemy .
Basically what I'm trying to say is that if you venture PAST the story you will find this game to be quite difficult .
069 For those of you who are saying this game was too easy , you are dead wrong . All you did was play through the story , that's it . That's the easy part . Once you get to missions it starts toughening up . Let's put it this way , when I completed the final mission which was only a boss with 10,000,000 HP my character was so strong that I defeated the final bosses of the story in 1 and 2 hits . But the final boss of the mission took me well over 15 minutes with constant healing , constant uses of Phoenix Downs , and each hit of mine dealing 99,999 damage . And that wasn't even the hardest part of the game . There were missions before that that were much harder . Yes , the missions are kind of boring since almost all of them are exactly the same ( fight to the final enemy of the mission and beat it ) but the enemies in the later missions are amazingly strong . I'm talking about if you don't have the costly punch materia ( 99,999 damage ) it will take you about 10 minutes to kill one enemy .
Basically what I'm trying to say is that if you venture PAST the story you will find this game to be quite difficult .
112 Excellent game for PSP ' cause all games from final fantasy involves you in another world .
The game mode , the story are great . i recommend this game . . .
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Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
I enjoyed playing Final Fantasy VII : Crisis Core , especially as a fan of the original Final Fantasy VII . I mostly played for the storyline and to see how things played out , which made the game quite interesting to me . I enjoyed the gameplay and the way in which combat is designed . There are a few things , however , the led me to give the game four out of 5 stars :
1 . Missions
Way too many of these ( 300 in all ) . I've never understood why the Final Fantasy series has to give the side quests more priority than the main story line . If you go and take on the side quests in their entirety before beating the game , then you will be so ultra-powerful that with one or two hits you can finish off any main storyline enemy or boss . I personally would like to see the game be the most difficult part , with the side quests leading up to the ability to defeat the game , but not dominate it . Also , the missions aren't presented in order of difficulty as the game progresses . You end up having to fight through easy missions that are quite boring for the level of character you have developed .
2 . Costly Punch
Costly Punch makes the game too easy . For those who don't know , it's a punch that causes 99999 damage . Sure , I don't have to use it , but why not ? There's no other way to get past the missions if you don't .
3 . Materia Fusion
What a confusing mess . I spent a lot of time collecting Chocobo Feathers so I could give a couple of materia 999% HP . Luckily , there is a lot of online help regarding what to fuse together to get what you really need , otherwise , I would have been lost . I didn't enjoy this part of the game .
4 . More questions than answers
I was left with more questions after completion of the storyline . If this game is supposed to fill me in on what happened , then why leave a gap of 4 years that we know nothing about ? I'll leave it at that .
Besides all these things , I really did enjoy the game ! I realize no game is perfect , and the above issues are no reason not to buy and enjoy this game . It certainly will entertain and is worth playing .
156 I enjoyed playing Final Fantasy VII : Crisis Core , especially as a fan of the original Final Fantasy VII . I mostly played for the storyline and to see how things played out , which made the game quite interesting to me . I enjoyed the gameplay and the way in which combat is designed . There are a few things , however , the led me to give the game four out of 5 stars :
1 . Missions
Way too many of these ( 300 in all ) . I've never understood why the Final Fantasy series has to give the side quests more priority than the main story line . If you go and take on the side quests in their entirety before beating the game , then you will be so ultra-powerful that with one or two hits you can finish off any main storyline enemy or boss . I personally would like to see the game be the most difficult part , with the side quests leading up to the ability to defeat the game , but not dominate it . Also , the missions aren't presented in order of difficulty as the game progresses . You end up having to fight through easy missions that are quite boring for the level of character you have developed .
2 . Costly Punch
Costly Punch makes the game too easy . For those who don't know , it's a punch that causes 99999 damage . Sure , I don't have to use it , but why not ? There's no other way to get past the missions if you don't .
3 . Materia Fusion
What a confusing mess . I spent a lot of time collecting Chocobo Feathers so I could give a couple of materia 999% HP . Luckily , there is a lot of online help regarding what to fuse together to get what you really need , otherwise , I would have been lost . I didn't enjoy this part of the game .
4 . More questions than answers
I was left with more questions after completion of the storyline . If this game is supposed to fill me in on what happened , then why leave a gap of 4 years that we know nothing about ? I'll leave it at that .
Besides all these things , I really did enjoy the game ! I realize no game is perfect , and the above issues are no reason not to buy and enjoy this game . It certainly will entertain and is worth playing .
216 This was the one must-have game for PSP when I purchased the system a few days ago . I have had a hard time putting it down since . The story is compelling and the cutscenes are all first-rate . There's plenty of action between the mission system and the storyline .
Some Final Fantasy fans may have to get used to the new leveling system but after a little bit of playtime , it begins to make sense and is really very interesting . A great addition to any RPG fan's PSP library !
275 I heard this was the must-have game on the PSP .
Sadly , found this to be remarkably boring . The characters were too over the top , missions kept coming on and on and were so repetitive , I'd given them up after a while ; the gameplay was too easy and the biggest complain I have is a lack of save points before crucial levels like fighting the bosses . This ultimately led to many reviewing of cutscenes if you failed to beat the bosses , and boy are these cutscenes long ! ! Actually , almost everything you do involves more and more cutscenes , which made the overall effect very tedious during gameplay . Who wants to watch the same cutscene so often ! ?
Graphics and soundtrack was fantastic nevertheless , but doesnt help to lift this game to something more exciting than watching paint dry . I'd much rather spend my time replaying God of War .
293 Having had any love for Final Fantasy 7 dashed upon the rocky shores of cosplaying idiots and horrific fan-fiction , I was understandably nervous when I opened this game . Visions of 300 lb Tifa wanna-be's and thousands of unwashed Sephiroth imitators rampaging through the streets flooded my mind as the game loaded . Fearing the worst , I began to play .
My hopes and fears are both realized in the first hour of play . Engaging and intuitive gameplay kept me joyously enraptured wih the storyline , but the game almost prophesizes the return of imbecilles in bad costumes . The storyline is easy to follow , and engaging , and unfortunately lends many openings to the same homo-erotic fan-fic garbage that polluted Final Fantasy 7 .
As a game : Top notch . As a foundation for more nightmarish fan hobbies : a death sentence .
Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
I'm not a diehard Final Fantasy fan like a few of my friends I know but I liked Final Fantasy after watching the Advent Children movie . The graphixs are amazing and they look so REAL ! ! Right down to the Motorola Cell Phones they use in the movie and in this game . My Sister bought me the Final Fantasy game for DS but graphixs weren't all that great . But on PSP it's Awesome ! ! The price is pretty reasonable too and well worth the purchasing . I'd recommend it to not just Final Fantasy fans but to any MM0RPG / RPG enthusiasts .
150 Awesome graphic , good story . It was quick tho , you can finish everything in 30 - 35 hrs . Every psp owner should have this game for one of their game collection !
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I'm not a diehard Final Fantasy fan like a few of my friends I know but I liked Final Fantasy after watching the Advent Children movie . The graphixs are amazing and they look so REAL ! ! Right down to the Motorola Cell Phones they use in the movie and in this game . My Sister bought me the Final Fantasy game for DS but graphixs weren't all that great . But on PSP it's Awesome ! ! The price is pretty reasonable too and well worth the purchasing . I'd recommend it to not just Final Fantasy fans but to any MM0RPG / RPG enthusiasts .
Crisis Core : Final Fantasy VII ( Video Game )
If you are a final fantasy fan and own a PSP , this games is a must have . It goes a little away from the traditional RPG scheme as it allows you to manually move around and attack yourself , kind of like Zelda but in the final fantasy universe . The game is a spin off from one of the best final fantasy games , and the game play as well as the story line is one of the best .
If you are not a fan of final fantasy , you still will probably enjoy it if you like Zelda type games . The game has amazing cut scenes that even a Nintendo Wii couldn't handle , and you get to be an active player instead of just sitting there taking turns casting magic , etc .
Overall , one of the best games so far for the PSP . Check out IGN's ratings on their site , as they give an accurate review as well by awarding it one of their Editor's Choice Award . A definite buy .
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If you are a final fantasy fan and own a PSP , this games is a must have . It goes a little away from the traditional RPG scheme as it allows you to manually move around and attack yourself , kind of like Zelda but in the final fantasy universe . The game is a spin off from one of the best final fantasy games , and the game play as well as the story line is one of the best .
If you are not a fan of final fantasy , you still will probably enjoy it if you like Zelda type games . The game has amazing cut scenes that even a Nintendo Wii couldn't handle , and you get to be an active player instead of just sitting there taking turns casting magic , etc .
Overall , one of the best games so far for the PSP . Check out IGN's ratings on their site , as they give an accurate review as well by awarding it one of their Editor's Choice Award . A definite buy .
218 If you are a final fantasy fan and own a PSP , this games is a must have . It goes a little away from the traditional RPG scheme as it allows you to manually move around and attack yourself , kind of like Zelda but in the final fantasy universe . The game is a spin off from one of the best final fantasy games , and the game play as well as the story line is one of the best .
If you are not a fan of final fantasy , you still will probably enjoy it if you like Zelda type games . The game has amazing cut scenes that even a Nintendo Wii couldn't handle , and you get to be an active player instead of just sitting there taking turns casting magic , etc .
Overall , one of the best games so far for the PSP . Check out IGN's ratings on their site , as they give an accurate review as well by awarding it one of their Editor's Choice Award . A definite buy .
287 An absolutely amazing game with a great plot . By far the best ff game I've played since ffvii , probably cause its connected .
If you haven't played this game you need to .
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This game is awesome . i was surprised by not only how long the game is but how awesome the game looks and plays . it is definitly a gud game . i was a little reluctant to buy it but after awhile i did and i was blown away by how awesome this game is .
Pro's
+ Graphics
+ Length Of Game
+ Characters
Con's
- No way to skip scutscenes ( but why wuld u want 2 ? )
167 This game is awesome . i was surprised by not only how long the game is but how awesome the game looks and plays . it is definitly a gud game . i was a little reluctant to buy it but after awhile i did and i was blown away by how awesome this game is .
Pro's
+ Graphics
+ Length Of Game
+ Characters
Con's
- No way to skip scutscenes ( but why wuld u want 2 ? )
