Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII

FFVII: Crisis Core allows you to play Zack, Cloud's counter-part from FFVII and this game's hero. Of course Aerith, Cloud, and Sephiroth make appearences...
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Game Overview

FFVII: Crisis Core allows you to play Zack, Cloud's counter-part from FFVII and this game's hero. Of course Aerith, Cloud, and Sephiroth make appearences as well. Battle in real-time and come face-to-face with such legendary summons as Ifrit and Bahamut.

The Good

Incredible and poignant story, starring a likable and complex hero, Every aspect of the production design, from cutscenes to voice acting, is utterly amazing, The DMW is a weird but fun way of leveling up, Enjoyable and addictive combat .

The Bad

Combat is on the easy side, Player has no control over limit breaks and leveling .

The Bottom Line

Set seven years prior to the events of the first Final Fantasy VII, the Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. With the burgeoning city of Midgar as its base and symbol of prosperity, Shinra is on the verge of establishing absolute dominance over the world.

SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within Shinra. The elite within the group — those strong enough to be deemed SOLDIER 1st Class — are respected and idolized by the citizenry. Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st. He spends his days carrying out assignments under the guidance of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. During an operation in Wutai, a large number of SOLDIER member, led by 1st Class operative Genesis, go missing. The severity of the situation prompts Shinra executives to deploy even more SOLDIER operatives in hopes of bringing an end to the war with Wutai—and conducting an investigation into the mass desertion. The ones assigned to the mission are Zack, Angeal, and the 1st Class hero who is known the world over as Sephiroth...

What truths lie behind Genesis's disappearance? What secrets bind the three SOLDIER 1st Class operatives? For Zack, a cruel and fateful struggle awaits...

In Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core, players can experience the D.M.W (Digital Mind Wave) system, which enhances the real-time battle system, allowing players to unleash special attacks or call upon various Final Fantasy summons. Players can also witness graphics and CG cutscenes coupled with voice acting in a 16:9 widescreen presentation, made possible by the PSP system hardware.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
90/100
score

An exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

Even without the Final Fantasy VII moniker, Crisis Core would still be a great action-RPG game on the PSP. However, the game actually adds to the original's universe, making it a title that fans will definitely want to check out.

IGN review logo
85/100
score

Issues aside, Crisis Core is a great PSP game -- no question. It honors Final Fantasy VII's legacy. Even the game's music, while not composed by Nobuo Uematsu, is charming and fits the overall style of the world.

Character Profiles

Zack Fair

Zack Fair
Zack Fair is a character from the videogame Final Fantasy VII. As it turns out, Zack only looks like a minor background character. In fact, he has a bigger role in Final Fantasy VII than it ever seemed like he might, although some of his importance was grafted on after the fact.

Game Features

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Game Specs

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 
 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:3/25/2008
Publisher:Square Enix
Developer:Square Enix
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
9.5
Sound
9
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9/10

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