
An impressive remaster of a PSP spinoff from 2007, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is out today on PS5 and PS4. Square Enix will tell you that this isn't a remake, but in truth, much of Zack Fair's updated adventure has been remade — just not in a completely new form, as is the case with something like Final Fantasy VII Remake. Its environmental assets are new, its character models are new, its voice acting is new...but yeah, at its, er, core, it's the same action RPG from over a decade ago.
We enjoyed playing Crisis Core again, even if it's still really awkward at times. Our 7/10 review concludes: "For all of its angsty melodrama, the story of Zack Fair is an endearingly daft tale that only adds to the world of Final Fantasy VII. It's hard not to enjoy the blatant fan service and completely over-the-top cinematics, while the overhauled combat system is infinitely better than it once was. A worthy second chance."
But as always, we want to know if you've picked up a copy. Vote in our polls, and then remember to bring your Buster Sword to the comments section below.
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Pre-ordered it on PS5 but too bad it may get delayed. Ah, well that's fine, just gonna replay Crisis Core on PSP in the meantime
Nah. I would’ve preordered it if they changed the continuity of the game for the Remake series, but it seems to be just a better looking version of a game that was sort of ludicrous in its original form. Once was enough for Crisis Core.
Apologies everyone, we've published this poll a day early (unless you're in a timezone where it's already the 13th!).
We'll keep it up but republish this tomorrow just so everyone gets a chance to vote.
I had to cancel my preorder, but I do plan on buying it once I finish GOW: Ragnarok,
Zero interest in this. FF is so over saturated that It makes it hard to even want to break off time to try these.
Have never played the original since I never had a PSP and it wasn't available on PS Vita via the PS Store so yeah, I have pre-ordered it
Not yet, but after watching a review I am going to get it fairly soon I think. Against all odds I really really liked Type-0 HD, so maybe these PSP FF games are my jam.
I got this on my xmas list from Santa never played on PSP so looking foward to it
Not yet, but I absolutely will, I love the original. I just want to make sure I have the time to play it distraction free.
I thought about picking it up, but I spent a lot on Black Friday deals and one of my favourite games is getting the PS5 upgrade treatment this week. For free! So I’ll be playing the Witcher 3 and keeping an eye on a sale for Crisis Core next year.
Still waiting in it getting delivered damn royal mail strikes
Not yet but i will definitely buy crisis core final fantasy reunion.i bought it on psp way back.my backlog of games is a lot.but i will definitely buy it.its a amazing game.word up son
The graphics are like PS3 games They paid less attention to their visuals
Man the amount of people that never played it on psp is crazy to me. Glad it was able to get some attention. It's a great piece of the overall FF7 world and a really fun game. The side content is clearly tailored to the "on the go" bite size type of structure. If you can overlook that the actual campaign and story are a blast
I pre-ordered Crisis Core but I'm not sure if it's going to get delivered tomorrow because of the Royal Mail strikes. Not expecting it until about Friday-Saturday at this rate. Got 2 weeks off coming soon though, so I'll have plenty of time to enjoy it.
Pre-ordered physical, should arrive tomorrow. Never had a PSP so never played the OG.
My pre-order for PS5 is supposed to be arriving today, but my tracking info hasn't been updated since this morning. So idk if it will be delayed until tomorrow or not...
Yes I preordered it but will be playing Witcher 3 next gen first il play it after Xmas
I'm considering picking it up but I might wait till FF7 R part 2 is announced. That might get me wanting to revisit.
Pre ordered as I intend to replay ffvii remake again during the Christmas break.
Seen enough reviews of the original and remake to know it's a safe bet for me to take.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is my favorite game in the series and one of my top 5 favorite PSP games (a high compliment because PSP has a terrific library), so this was a no brainer, pre-ordered for PS5. Getting a disc copy so I'll pick it up from GameStop right when the store opens tomorrow or if they do a midnight release I'll get it then.
Pre-ordered on PS5.
@Uncharted2007
Part 2 (FF7 Rebirth) was announced in June. It's scheduled for winter 2023.
@TheTony316 Eh... full trailer release then.
@Uncharted2007
Trailer exists too
@TheTony316 F it... I'll preorder this then. 🤣
I’m letting my bro just give it to me for Christmas despite all my urges to buy it now. He struggles so much with gifts so I thought why not let him buy me something I’ll be playing 50+ hours at minimum. Nice bang for his buck. He pre-ordered it and I’m playing it Christmas night when the family adjourns and heads to our own places. Will be a great way to top off a great day.
No. While an FF7 fan, i have the game on PSP and never managed to get myself to finish it. I disliked the mission structure, the combat and the pacing. So, i am skipping on this, even though graphically, it looks quite nice.
Picking it up this morning from game. Usually get it online but the post is so unpredictable now it’s easier to get in town.
Really on the fence about this, I’m not a fan of button mashing combat and linear environments. I like to poke around in every corner, solve puzzles and find secrets. FFXII was probably my favourite for that kind of gameplay
Getting it today in the mail. Can't wait to start it and dive back in crisis core. I really enjoyed playing it on PSP.
Played the original but never finished it. Looking forward to picking it up in the next couple of weeks.
@somnambulance I canceled my pre-order after learning this fact. Not willing to pay $50 USD for a remaster with no new story cutscenes or missions/levels etc sadly.
I'll happily buy it next Black Friday when it's on sale for $20 New though.
@CRASH64 I didn't cancel my pre-order due to this, but I'm also still working my way thru God of War: Ragnarok.
Hoping to have the game beat in time for me to play both Forspoken and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake!
What's gameplay like? Is it similar to ff7 remake?
Off course I preordered it, the second it was announced. It is one of my most beloved games, no less.
I have cheriched this Psp UMD for years, now.
It's not that it is a perfect game : cause it's not. There are curious developper's choices, that were made here. The "Activating Combat Mode" voice is one of them, for example. The curious mission system, very portable-thinking (but not in a good way), is another. Those kind of things.
But man... what a character. What a story ! What a hero. What an experience !
This game made me cry. Like, really cry. It was the first (and only) time that I witnessed something like this : I don't want to spoil anything to anybody, so let's just say that... It's in the gameplay. In the mechanics of the game. The way that strange gameplay system litterally transcended its own story, in the end... I've never seen that anywhere else. Neither before, nor after. Very, very "Kojima-esque" in spirit. It was just awesome.
I just can't wait to experience this fantastic story once again.
@dasd2
Its a remaster of a PSP game from 2007. It looks great
Not yet. Cancelled my preorder. Too many Black Friday pickups. I'll pick it up next year for sure.
I am downloading now on my Steam Deck. I will also get the PS4 retail version down the line!
Its shameful to admit but i couldn't beat final boss in normal difficulty. (wont say his name cause it may be a spoiler, although not really). Great game though
Delivered today, but saving it for Christmas.
Got it today. The update is finished, time to start playing.
Yes I've always loved Crisis Core and always wanted a console version unfortunately the price of finally getting it was Rick Gomez and George Newbern 😅ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Pre-ordered it, got a beautiful steelbook with it and so excited to play it for the first time! I had a PSP back in the day but I didn't know of the series at the time.
I never played the original and I've heard that it's much better than that one so I ended up buying it.
Got my preordered copy today…it is even better than I hoped for. The combat great fun…got the lovely steel case version too
I’m waiting for a big sale. Got too many other games to play. I will say that I have played the PSP original, but it wasn’t on PSP hardware if you know what I mean.
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