FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH nails the feel of the original and builds on it

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH nails the feel of the original and builds on it

Author: SIFTER March 12, 2024 Duration: 21:57

The second entry in the ambitious modernisation of Final Fantasy VII series feels like it finally captures that wonder and fun of the original game. With plenty of fun silly moments and tight compelling combat that encourages variety, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the game you’ve been waiting for.

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A copy of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH on PlayStation 5 was provided to SIFTER for the purposes of this review.

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