![]() ![]() Environments look phenomenal, and it’s great to see some of the iconic locations from FF7, like Gongaga and Nibelheim, realized in gorgeous modern graphics. While some character animations can look awkward at times, by and large, Crisis Core Reunion is gorgeous. The visual upgrades also enhance the overall emotional impact of the story. Genesis and Angeal are the two major “new” characters of Crisis Core, and their role in the overall narrative dramatically changes Final Fantasy 7’s lore. It culminates in an utterly unforgettable ending sequence that’s easily the best of the entire Final Fantasy franchise. Fans of FF7 will know Zack’s fate, which adds a bittersweet layer to the entire experience. He’s the ultimate contrast to the more dour and serious Cloud, who’s clearly influenced by the more excitable SOLDIER after the two characters meet.Ĭrisis Core doesn’t feel needlessly long and drawn out, but manages to establish high stakes and drama right from the outset. He’s a kind and all-loving hero who simply wants to do the right thing - and his undeniably flirty side gives him just a bit of an edge. Zack shines as the star of the show with a kind of vibrant genuineness to his character that you simply don’t find very often, let alone in the world of FF7. The prequel introduces some fascinating new dimensions to the overall FF7 narrative, along with some vibrant new characters, like Sephiroth’s close friends and fellow Shinra experiments, Angeal and Genesis. ![]() ![]() Square EnixĬrisis Core’s riveting story remains the main appeal. Zack is an immediately likable character and his relationship with Aerith, in particular, is a highlight of the game. Who would you rather date: Cloud or Zack? Let us know! Boyfriend Materia Still, the overwhelming positives of experiencing the Crisis Core story on modern consoles make its minor flaws totally forgivable. For anyone coming from the tremendously ambitious Final Fantasy VII Remake, Crisis Core is going to feel remarkably limited. That being said, the limitation of the original game being on a handheld still shines through, becoming obvious through the game’s simple structure that uses mostly small confined environments and linear pathways. The story follows SOLDIER 2nd-class Zack Fair as he learns more about the workings of the Shinra Corporation - and the hideous experiments that lead to the events of FF7.Ĭrisis Core Reunion doesn’t alter the story of the original PSP game, but it lands somewhere between a remaster and a remake on account of its gorgeous graphical updates and gameplay improvements. Originally released on the PSP in 2007, Crisis Core is a prequel to Final Fantasy VII set seven years earlier. But that didn’t stop me from breaking down and sobbing like a baby at the end of Crisis Core Reunion. ![]()
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