If you only cried at the end, you're doing pretty well, I'd say. I'm a crier, and I catch myself shedding tears constantly while playing because there'll be a cute moment and then my brain helpfully reminds me ZACK IS DOOMED, THIS WILL NOT LAST. Playing Crisis Core is watching a heartrendingly gorgeous train-wreck in slow motion.
@@SupremeViola i knew the ending would happen, I honestly don't know how. But as I said playing through the game as Zack just made me love him more! And his impact on Cloud!
I played Crisis Core some 13 years ago when I was recovering from a motorcycle accident, so it has a special place for getting me through some pretty boring weeks. Being a die hard FF7 fan, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna play this remaster soon.
Eh. A large part of the reason I fell in love with Zack, personally, was because of Rick Gomez's performance. That is now gone. And the new VA is more grating on the ears than nails on a chalkboard.
I'm looking forward to the music arrangements. "The Price of Freedom" and "The Burdened" just hit me in the feels in all the right places at all the right times.
This is so comprehensive and well done that I don't wanna be 'that guy' but it's probably better if you catch this sooner than later, it says "1: Gamplay". at 3:14
Thanks for the review. I pre-ordered the game and I'm mostly looking forward to reliving this story in a fresh new way. I played it when it came out on PSP and I barely remember any of the story beats.
@@anthonyf616 yeah... I feel like Genesis is hateable because he is a poetry snob. Likewise, Squall was hateable because he was a lonewolf. A "cowboy" of sorts. These are stereotypes that can be mistaken for having antisocial tendencies.
@@anthonyf616 haha, I feel you. I didn't understand him the first time around. I have been studying sociology and social work quite a bit since then, so hopefully I will be able to better comprehend. Gotta admit though, I am not big on poetry. Especially when it is pretentious! Lol
Nomura saying that they didn't want to remaster CC due to continuity with Remake is rich given that the original CC messed with the continuity of FF7OG for some key characters.
@@TerryFGM You missed my point here. I was just saying that the original Crisis Core messed with the continuity of the original FF7 so Nomura has no ground to stand on saying they care about continuity with Crisis Core Reunion as it relates to FF7R.
@@Redcloudsrocks Not really. FF7R basically has a built-in 'get out of jail free' card with the Whispers so the prequel-related timeline elements (aka CC) really don't seem to matter at this point continuity-wise. Also the fact that they didn’t seem to actually change much story-wise with CCR (can’t confirm since I won’t be buying this game) but that it was an actual remaster that is considered officially part of the Remake project clearly demonstrates that they _don’t_ think that there are continuity issues and that the statement is a facade. I think Square needed an excuse that they ‘wouldn’t be making a CC remaster’ so that they could keep the hype on FF7R and not detract from it. Square wouldn't be dumb enough to talk about even the possibility of this game over FF7R which has a greater fanbase and therefore market. FF7 is a much more recognizable and loved story compared to CC so even if FF7R hadn't gone the route of a remake, they still wouldn’t have talked about releasing an updated CC just for sales and hype alone. I think it was mostly spoilers about FF7R not being a remaster that they were worried about because they wanted as many people as possible to jump on the bandwagon. Plus so many gamers are completionists that if Square got people to play the first installment of Remake (an easy thing to do with all of the hype), players might be more willing to buy the next installments.
@@xfairfaeriex”They don’t seem to change the story much” ??? the game isn’t out yet and you aren’t even gonna play it, are you really just deciding it’s gonna be exactly the same from like a two minute trailer??
My friend has been telling me to play this for years, and now I will. Hearing about this has convinced me, I need to try it, the time is now, I'm going to get it as soon as I can and complete it.
@@BabysitterSky There should still be clear distinctions between reviews and retrospective. A review should not spoil major plot points of a game (or any form of media) where as a retrospective tends to be for people who have already completed said media. Regardless, any video containing spoilers should be warned about at the start. I've clicked off several videos giving such warnings when there's a chance I might consume that media.
I hate to say it, but me too. I have seen enough clips to know it's gonna break my immersion... so.. sorely I will be doing my first playthrough with Japanese audio, just so that I can focus on the good parts of the game. I do wanna do a playthrough with the new english cast, but I wanna enjoy myself first.
Yeah, Zack's the only recast I've had any issue with and it sucks that it seems like he hasn't really won many people over here. His original VA is one of the reasons he worked so well on the PSP, so this is a pretty big hit.
When I first played FF7 I named Cloud "Zack" (cuz that's me!!) - it was very confusing! :-) Had to play it again and just kept their original names.... made more sense! One thing I didn't appreciate is was the ending of Crisis Core. I won't spoil.... but it didn't happen like that in FF7. Kind of a big change.... but this was back when I actually played it on the PSP. I'm a Sony Pony for sure.... I guess now it doesn't matter. Won't spoil for those who haven't played or don't know.. but it was jarring for me. Even being young!
Spoilers he original ending to zack story was more tragic instead of the over dramatic and trying so hard to make players sad ending we got in CC PSP, still it worked it does makes you feel sad but the original is better and even more brutal.
I've been waiting for this for years!!! I almost lost hope that they'd every bring Zack the puppy back with a remaster! I'm so happy. I'm hoping the new voice cast will do this game justice. I miss Rick Gomez
I'm absolutely getting this game. Came into the series with FF7 Remake (which I regard very highly) and have finished the original FF7 & FF8 in the meantime. Really looking forward to getting Crisis Core
It’s terrible all the way through. As are the rest of them. Just watch the remake version of Angeal, genesis and sephiroth fight. Everyone is so extra and camp it’s unreal.
my only gripe is sadly Caleb pierce, va of zack its.....how do i put this politely, its sounds like sonic the hedgehog holding his nose or has a flu. Sephiroth is another who was pretty bad, but i guess one of the great things about the pc version is you can always mod in all of the voiced lines with rick gomez.
I pre-ordered it as soon as I saw it was being remastered. I never played the original and knew it was a big part of the Final Fantasy VII story as a prequel. I still am yet to finish Final Fantasy VII Remake so I thought this is the perfect time to start it from scratch.
😁I already preorder my game, I looking forward to playing the game to relieve the story or Zack and get happy with all the references and to feel sad all over again
One thing the gameplay changes did was make the game significantly easier. Especially the Buster Sword stance completely breaks the game. As soon as you get it to 15% which doesnt take that long if you do some missions, you can break the damage limit, and during stance all your physical commands damage is increased.
As someone who just got a PS5 two weeks ago and finished this game and a new ff7 fan it helps me understand everything going on that a family told me about
Already preordered and eagerly awaiting the 13th! Can’t wait to replay it. Went for the Switch version because I always enjoyed the mobility of the game and being able to play it and put it aside whenever I wanted to. Also, I honestly don’t mind Zack’s new VA. Sure, Rick Gomez will always have a special place in my heart given the original Crisis Core was my very first step in the world of FF7 (yes, before even the original FF7), but the way people are tearing Caleb apart is beyond ridiculous. The guy does a very good job overall despite a few hiccups here and there. A little bit of growing into the role and he’ll be fine.
@@Bandikitty oh, please. His only real slip up was in Remake. Since Intermission he sounds just fine. His voice is very natural. People are bitching for the sake of it. I like Rick Gomez as much as the next guy, but the shit Caleb is getting is completely disproportionate to his performance.
Didn't get to play Crisis Core back in the day but as a person who was raised on mostly handheld JRPGS I have a different design philosophy regarding jrpgs that most people do not have because of that reason. Also I had handhelds because I family was poor so we bought the cheapest systems which means that I had a GameCube over a PS2 and the wo Baten Kaitos games on the GameCube and most handheld JRPGs did more with less. Those games took you from place to place to place. You didn't have enough time to get sick of an area and when you were allowed to go back to a previous place it was great. With the Baten Kaitos games Monolith Soft proved they didn't have to have games with half hour long cut scenes to tell a compelling story. Final Fantasy X is structured more like GameCube RPGs than PS2 rpgs.
My two cents: The game is very true to the original. The only gripe I have, which is a huge one, is the voice actor for Zack. This is just NOT the Zack we knew from years ago. His very voice changes everything we loved about the character. Not to discredit the voice actor, it just does not fit for this character at all... otherwise, still fun to play and remarkably smooth.
It was one of my first purchases I made on my own after graduating boot camp. I bought the Japanese version because I had to play it early. This is gonna be bittersweet.
Loved the video, great work! CC on PSP was one of my all time favourite games and I'm having a blast with the Reunion. One of the things that strikes me is how ambitious the game was, with it's storytelling and real-time battle system. I don't know how you would go playing this without playing the original though
I'll be getting and I'm excited to play the improved combat. I didnt mind the original combat and this is a plus. you've made me more excited to play this installment. Tuesday can not come soon enough.
Loved this remaster. It's actually pretty great. I played crisis core on an emulator after I played the hell out of remake, and a lot of the time I was just kind of forcing myself through out of love for the universe, but remaster was an entirely different story. That said the lack of CGI update is a disappointment, but at the same time I just wonder what is going on behind doors. I said that because it feels like SE is deliberately choosing to stay away from CGI altogether. Perhaps because of the cost or because...??? I say this because it was the same for remake. There's a total of what 2 maybe 3 cgi scenes? And they stand out like a sore thumb when they do show up. Hell I remember thinking I much prefered if they did the whole Neo Midgar CGI scene in-model because by then their CGI counterparts just felt alien to me. I am absolutely ignorant to how all of this works, but I think they didn't change the CGI because it'd be a pain to render those scenes with in-game models(given the roots dating back to PSP-engine) and just flat out going for full cgi remakes would be too expensive? I dunno. It don't bother me much, but the cgi(good as it is even today) kindda does stand out. Anyways still loved this remaster. They went pretty hard on it. I was just expecting a very lazy upscale hd/textures bump lol
I have already pre ordered the game. Haven’t played it before but I love the FF7 story and really enjoyed playing the Remake. I’m hoping I’ll enjoy playing this one just as much.
Never being able to play the original for lack of the PSP (which to me doesn't seem like a smart business move), I am SO excited I get to finally experience this story!
For those of you who hadn't picked up the game yet I'm letting you know right now Great game it's nearly a one to one in terms of what it was on the PSP The only minor petty gripe that I have is the changing of certain characters voice actors
I got the game and I'm having a great time with it. I really like the structure. The combat is great, the materia system has always been great and still is here. The short side missions are awesome. It is a good game. For what it is and what it cost I think it's an excellent purchase. I even like the DMW system. I never played the original and I am fully emersed in this game. I don't really give a crap whether it's a remaster or remake. It's fun and addicting.
I've had the game preordered for a bit now. Its pre-loaded on my PS5 and I can't wait for tomorrow @ 9PM (PST) when it unlocks. I never was able to play the original Crisis Core and I'm a HUGE FF7 fan but I never owned a PS5 so this is a must-buy for me
I also know what to expect, and while I typically prefer games with a bit more depth, because this was such a huge part of the FF7 world I don't mind the shortcomings it might bring with it.
I'm unbelievably excited to play this game. It's been my favorite FF game for a very long time but I honestly can't stand the new Zack VO. It's so grating and doesn't feel like his heart is in it. It might just be inexperience in the medium but I will probably get it again on PC at a later date and wait for someone to mod in Zack's original VA.
One of the few games I was more than happy to preorder. Though I've gone for the switch version as opposed to the ps5 release, but that's mainly cause I enjoy having my FF games on a portable console
Please don't preorder games, at least not digital versions. You can get it just as well once it comes out, and the practice of pre-orders in the industry contributes to making games worse for all players.
As someone who hasn't touched the ff7 games since the original when I was a kid, I'm surprised at how cringe the dialogue is. Its making it very hard to get invested into these characters.
I am definitely getting this game, I’ve missed it and could think of no other games from my old PSP library I’ve wanted back more. Also, I’m looking forward to just controlling Zack. He’s my personal favorite characters from Final Fantasy 7 lore. Come hell or highwater I will return this gem of a game to my collection.
For real I'm praying that the team who did this does Dissidia as well just give me back my George Newbern Sephiroth if you do Square the new guy is awful 😭😭😭
I pre-ordered as soon as it became available. I'm looking forward to fighting Minerva again twice over. PS4 version In skipping all the story and focusing on gameplay, doing the side missions as they become available, and then for the PS5 version, going to wait to get the buster sword before I tackle the vr missions.
im very excited for this game, and i know the new guy is doing his best, but rick gomez is and forever will be zack's voice. Gonna play the game, and probably going to love it, but im also going to miss the original voice.
I heard of this game, but never played it as I didn’t have a psp, a because of this I didn’t know what it was all about till now. But I picked up my copy today and can’t wait to get stuck in
Great video as always. Will definitely be getting the game day one on Steam for the highest performance. Crisis Core Reunion honestly will probably be my game of the year. I loved the original that much!
I pre-ordered it as soon as it was announced, I never had the PSP and am not super familiar with the story so I'm excited to try it out. Anything to hold me over till final fantasy 16
I'm on chapter 3 on the steamdeck, I never got the chance to play the PSP version, loving every min of it, also the camera losing position doesn't happen if you're locked on, ime.
Hey man. Just letting you know. I'm not gonna watch this review because I want it all to be fresh to me. So I'll come back to this when I have played a good bit of the game or beat it.
For a game that isn't out yet, this is an extremely indepth review and I can appreciate having a way to determine if i want to get a game or not. Seeing as how the game looks like a cross between FF7R and Type-0 (Two games I hold dear for their gameplay) I may be inclined to get it just off of that.
Missed out on this years ago and always wanted to play it, this and skies of arcadia is two games i wanted to play and hoped would get a remaster. I picked the ps5 of crisis core today but hadn’t got to play it yet.
I'm so happy at this video for a number of reasons. One, the fact that you guys got a physical copy to play test this game makes it all that much more real, and soon. I've completely lost track of time so this is a very pleasant surprise. Two, the fact that you guys actually got an early copy is super awesome. Senpai has noticed us! Yay! Three, I was cautiously waiting for this game, but after that review I'm nothing but excited and hyped for it. Thanks for all you guys do!
Looking forward to this a lot. I actually am a relatively new Final Fantasy fan and only played the original last year for the first time, thinking at the time how much it would benefit from a remake/remaster. I think I'm going the PC route at first, but will probably grab a Switch copy later down the line just to have that portable physical copy for my collection.
It says a lot that Xenoblade fans wouldn’t shut up about how their hd remaster was “suchhh an upgraaadde” meanwhile this remaster looks fucking incredible. A lot of the game looks on par with the remake. But NO one is talking about it. It’s crazy.
There is an option for Japanese voices, the original English cast are completely gone though and I doubt that's going to change with EVERYTHING now being voice acted.
Awesome review. I hope you do a comparison video on the different console releases. I bought the Switch version even though I have a PS5. I just have to play it portably even though it runs at 30 fps. I loved playing the original on my PSP and I will enjoy it again on the Switch.
I played through all of the FF7 compilation in june this year, started with FF7 then CC and watched the rest on YT. Ofc I then played FF7 Remake (the reason I played the compilation in the first place). It really was a unique experience with so many good OSTs and moments in those games. I got CCFF7 through *other means* (only have a PC) so I don't think 6 months is enough of time to justify getting Reunion. I will probably watch it on YT or something. I didn't really enjoy the combat in CC so that might be why. Looking forward to Rebirth though!!
I'm looking forward to EVERTHING! I absolutely loved the original PSP game! Now decades later, I'm glad to finally play it again! On the PS5! At first, I was scared if they were going to change the story in anyway. But they didn't! Thank God! I'm happy it's 100% faithful to the original game's story! I can't stress enough on how excited I am to play this when it's released! If there is ONE nit pick I have on this remake (so far), it is Zack's new VA. I miss the OG FFVII voice actors too, but I gave them a chance and I did grow to love them in FFVII remake. So, it's great to see them return. Again, back to Zack's new VA, not so much. After hearing his performance in the FFVII Remake and the trailers for Crisis Core Reunion, I haven't grown to like his new voice. I don't know, he just sounds so tired, fake, dry and flat. Rick Gomez was far better for the role. He really put A LOT of emote into Zack's character! And I can tell he was having fun playing the character. The game's not out yet, so I guess I just need to give his new VA a chance. But other than that little issue, yeah! I'm getting Crisis Core Reunion on Day one! CAN'T WAIT!!!
They could've put more effort into making the game more visually appealing, but I guess if they did that, Sony would have taken the game off of other platforms. Essentially, even Sony didn't think this game was worth paying to keep off of other platforms. That says something.
As much as I've debated with myself on whether or not I should play CC, I'm not sure if I'm sold on the story or gameplay. I have a basic understanding of the story already from past reviews, so I might skip this one. Ty Final Fantasy Union for the review and I hope everyone enjoys the game!
Never played the OG but I've been having a lot of fun with this one. Combat actually feels really good once you get the hang of it (and I'm currently playing on mouse and keyboard, which took some getting used to). It is definitely still a PSP remaster though
With this now being a thing and Intergrade already established, this has to point to a Dirge of Cerberus remake surely? Even newer fans will now be acquainted enough with Genesis and Deepground to warrant a remake. I’m really looking forward to this though, the only thing I’m not looking forward to about it is completing the Urns again 🤣
I'm very excited to play this game again. It's been years and it was one of very favorites. It's far from perfect, but it's near my heart. I'm not a fan of the new Zack voice, no offense to he actor, but to me it sounds like the old guy, but WAAY more nasily.
Dis you complete the game in hard mode? The last time I played it, I got hard stuck after obtaining the buster sword. All I could do was grind to raise my level. Were there any changes to the game balance?
As someone who never had a PSP, I'm actually most looking forward to the fact that it's coming directly to Steam. Square Enix has been treating PC releases as an afterthought, and even when they do, they've been tied up in Epic exclusivity recently. The fact that CC is launching on Steam alongside every other platform gives me hope that this policy is starting to change, and is enough for Square Enix to shut up and take my money.
Started playing this yesterday after finishing last main title game on my stream and oh boy. Thus far technical stuff has been made better, sure. But not all. I would have prefered some kind of recipe book for the freaking Materia Fusion. Yes I could just try everything out but it'd be more fun to go on a mission knowing what exactly I am aiming for. From narrative perspective I hope they don't f up mako reaktor-scene where Cloud "faces" Sephiroth. If trailer is accurate, they missed the point of Cloud's level of strength on that part of the story. Other than that, I hope I can enjoy game like original psp-version. I am a bit shamed to say I'm not as hyped as many people are due my previous experience with criris core and the lore it added to the original. But oh boy first psp playthrough was a wild ride. Wild enough to make my eyes wet a bit. Not for a specific reasons of course :D
Credit where credit is due, they put actual effort into this remaster, and I'm going to get it, but makes me wish Square put a fraction of this effort into the Chrono Cross remaster
Loved crisis core was a game I had to borrow my friends psp and copy when I was like 14 since It wasn't mine I could never replay it or justify getting a system just for that so will look forward to this nostalgia
I'm looking forward to it and plan on buying it but the thing is.... I've never played any of the Final Fantasy VII games, although I do have the original Final Fantasy VII as well as the remake. What game would you recommend I play first, this, the original Final Fantasy VII, or the Final Fantasy VII remake?
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As someone who didn't play the OG game I LOVE this game. And through the gameplay I got so attached to Zack that I actually cried at the ending.
If you only cried at the end, you're doing pretty well, I'd say. I'm a crier, and I catch myself shedding tears constantly while playing because there'll be a cute moment and then my brain helpfully reminds me ZACK IS DOOMED, THIS WILL NOT LAST. Playing Crisis Core is watching a heartrendingly gorgeous train-wreck in slow motion.
@@SupremeViola i knew the ending would happen, I honestly don't know how. But as I said playing through the game as Zack just made me love him more! And his impact on Cloud!
I played Crisis Core some 13 years ago when I was recovering from a motorcycle accident, so it has a special place for getting me through some pretty boring weeks. Being a die hard FF7 fan, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna play this remaster soon.
Zack is the best FF character and a great gaming character
I'm glad you get to enjoy what brought you so much relief.
I can't wait to play as Zack again. He's such a loveable character and I'm looking forward to falling in love with him all over again.
Zack is the best FF character and a great gaming character
Gongaga?
Zack? I think you mean Gongaga. Pff, poser
Zack: I'm back cloud: wait didn't you die? Zack: bruh I'm back gosh dang it cloud! Cloud:
Eh. A large part of the reason I fell in love with Zack, personally, was because of Rick Gomez's performance. That is now gone. And the new VA is more grating on the ears than nails on a chalkboard.
I'm looking forward to the music arrangements. "The Price of Freedom" and "The Burdened" just hit me in the feels in all the right places at all the right times.
The burdened is so underrated as well as the worlds enemy(sepiroth a theme) I NEED TO HEAR THAT TRIANGLE
This is so comprehensive and well done that I don't wanna be 'that guy' but it's probably better if you catch this sooner than later, it says
"1: Gamplay". at 3:14
Looked to see if someone had already made a comment on this, thank you.
Also came to the comments to check/mention this lol
Can he even change it without losing the views?
Nvm already did
Thanks for the review. I pre-ordered the game and I'm mostly looking forward to reliving this story in a fresh new way. I played it when it came out on PSP and I barely remember any of the story beats.
Recently rewatched the story. It's good. Except for Genesis. You'll see what I mean
@@anthonyf616 yeah... I feel like Genesis is hateable because he is a poetry snob. Likewise, Squall was hateable because he was a lonewolf. A "cowboy" of sorts. These are stereotypes that can be mistaken for having antisocial tendencies.
@@Hexumonium didn't understand his character as a child and I still don't now. Some things never change lmao
@@anthonyf616 haha, I feel you. I didn't understand him the first time around. I have been studying sociology and social work quite a bit since then, so hopefully I will be able to better comprehend. Gotta admit though, I am not big on poetry. Especially when it is pretentious! Lol
Nomura saying that they didn't want to remaster CC due to continuity with Remake is rich given that the original CC messed with the continuity of FF7OG for some key characters.
REMAKE literally means they're remaking the story.
@@TerryFGM You missed my point here. I was just saying that the original Crisis Core messed with the continuity of the original FF7 so Nomura has no ground to stand on saying they care about continuity with Crisis Core Reunion as it relates to FF7R.
@@xfairfaeriex Yes he does, It is right there
@@Redcloudsrocks Not really. FF7R basically has a built-in 'get out of jail free' card with the Whispers so the prequel-related timeline elements (aka CC) really don't seem to matter at this point continuity-wise. Also the fact that they didn’t seem to actually change much story-wise with CCR (can’t confirm since I won’t be buying this game) but that it was an actual remaster that is considered officially part of the Remake project clearly demonstrates that they _don’t_ think that there are continuity issues and that the statement is a facade.
I think Square needed an excuse that they ‘wouldn’t be making a CC remaster’ so that they could keep the hype on FF7R and not detract from it. Square wouldn't be dumb enough to talk about even the possibility of this game over FF7R which has a greater fanbase and therefore market. FF7 is a much more recognizable and loved story compared to CC so even if FF7R hadn't gone the route of a remake, they still wouldn’t have talked about releasing an updated CC just for sales and hype alone. I think it was mostly spoilers about FF7R not being a remaster that they were worried about because they wanted as many people as possible to jump on the bandwagon. Plus so many gamers are completionists that if Square got people to play the first installment of Remake (an easy thing to do with all of the hype), players might be more willing to buy the next installments.
@@xfairfaeriex”They don’t seem to change the story much” ??? the game isn’t out yet and you aren’t even gonna play it, are you really just deciding it’s gonna be exactly the same from like a two minute trailer??
My friend has been telling me to play this for years, and now I will. Hearing about this has convinced me, I need to try it, the time is now, I'm going to get it as soon as I can and complete it.
I wish all reviews followed this sequence, I never want to hear about a story in the review and would like to discover it for myself. Thank you guys!
The story is almost 20 years old. Get over it. If you don't want to know details about a game, don't watch videos about said game.
@@BabysitterSky lol
@@BabysitterSky There should still be clear distinctions between reviews and retrospective. A review should not spoil major plot points of a game (or any form of media) where as a retrospective tends to be for people who have already completed said media.
Regardless, any video containing spoilers should be warned about at the start. I've clicked off several videos giving such warnings when there's a chance I might consume that media.
@@Xpwnxage On new media, I agree. For a 15 year old game, I do not.
Absolutely going for Plat. I really hope my ears get used to hearing Zack's new English VA. From what I've heard, his delivery has been SO stiff.
I hate to say it, but me too. I have seen enough clips to know it's gonna break my immersion... so.. sorely I will be doing my first playthrough with Japanese audio, just so that I can focus on the good parts of the game. I do wanna do a playthrough with the new english cast, but I wanna enjoy myself first.
Yeah, Zack's the only recast I've had any issue with and it sucks that it seems like he hasn't really won many people over here. His original VA is one of the reasons he worked so well on the PSP, so this is a pretty big hit.
Some lines his new VA delivers it better then the original VA.
@@Yusei255 in your dreams maybe
@@Yusei255 like what?
I can’t wait to play this again but I cannot get over that new voice
When I first played FF7 I named Cloud "Zack" (cuz that's me!!) - it was very confusing! :-)
Had to play it again and just kept their original names.... made more sense!
One thing I didn't appreciate is was the ending of Crisis Core. I won't spoil.... but it didn't happen like that in FF7.
Kind of a big change.... but this was back when I actually played it on the PSP. I'm a Sony Pony for sure.... I guess now it doesn't matter.
Won't spoil for those who haven't played or don't know.. but it was jarring for me. Even being young!
Spoilers
he original ending to zack story was more tragic instead of the over dramatic and trying so hard to make players sad ending we got in CC PSP, still it worked it does makes you feel sad but the original is better and even more brutal.
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Spoilers
yeah... helicopters shooting missiles.... it was Scarlet and 2 soldiers that just shot him like a dog.
Definitely agree that I preferred the original ending and connect with it way more. The new one feels overdone.
I've been waiting for this for years!!! I almost lost hope that they'd every bring Zack the puppy back with a remaster! I'm so happy.
I'm hoping the new voice cast will do this game justice. I miss Rick Gomez
“…and seamlessly modernized them in a respectful manner…”
I hope people understand how truly sad it is for a statement like that to be worth noting.
I'm absolutely getting this game. Came into the series with FF7 Remake (which I regard very highly) and have finished the original FF7 & FF8 in the meantime. Really looking forward to getting Crisis Core
Super happy to hear you got into it! I hope you enjoy crisis core as much as I did when I played the original!!
I'm really looking forward to it. I loved the original, but I am a little worried about Zack's new VA
Damn near everyone is. He mellows out after losing Angeal so I'm very curious about that.
It’s terrible all the way through. As are the rest of them.
Just watch the remake version of Angeal, genesis and sephiroth fight. Everyone is so extra and camp it’s unreal.
3 days to go and it still feels like eternity.
my only gripe is sadly Caleb pierce, va of zack its.....how do i put this politely, its sounds like sonic the hedgehog holding his nose or has a flu. Sephiroth is another who was pretty bad, but i guess one of the great things about the pc version is you can always mod in all of the voiced lines with rick gomez.
I pre-ordered it as soon as I saw it was being remastered. I never played the original and knew it was a big part of the Final Fantasy VII story as a prequel. I still am yet to finish Final Fantasy VII Remake so I thought this is the perfect time to start it from scratch.
TL DR:
Long answer: yeah this game is worth it. Goty in my opinion and i feel its gonna fly over so many peoples heads😢
Short answer: yes...
😁I already preorder my game, I looking forward to playing the game to relieve the story or Zack and get happy with all the references and to feel sad all over again
One thing the gameplay changes did was make the game significantly easier. Especially the Buster Sword stance completely breaks the game. As soon as you get it to 15% which doesnt take that long if you do some missions, you can break the damage limit, and during stance all your physical commands damage is increased.
Time to cry my heart out again... in HD!!!
It's going to be a busy month. DQ Treasures today, and this with the steel book next week.
Started playing my first 2 hours of this game on my 2014 Xbox One, then got a Series S for Christmas. The load screens are instant now.
As someone who just got a PS5 two weeks ago and finished this game and a new ff7 fan it helps me understand everything going on that a family told me about
Already preordered and eagerly awaiting the 13th! Can’t wait to replay it. Went for the Switch version because I always enjoyed the mobility of the game and being able to play it and put it aside whenever I wanted to. Also, I honestly don’t mind Zack’s new VA. Sure, Rick Gomez will always have a special place in my heart given the original Crisis Core was my very first step in the world of FF7 (yes, before even the original FF7), but the way people are tearing Caleb apart is beyond ridiculous. The guy does a very good job overall despite a few hiccups here and there. A little bit of growing into the role and he’ll be fine.
The guy is horrible, check the jap voice of Zack, shits all over the New VA, this new VA has no emotion, sucks balls.
He really doesn't. His voice work is way beyond "a few hiccups here and there".
@@Bandikitty oh, please. His only real slip up was in Remake. Since Intermission he sounds just fine. His voice is very natural. People are bitching for the sake of it. I like Rick Gomez as much as the next guy, but the shit Caleb is getting is completely disproportionate to his performance.
Didn't get to play Crisis Core back in the day but as a person who was raised on mostly handheld JRPGS I have a different design philosophy regarding jrpgs that most people do not have because of that reason. Also I had handhelds because I family was poor so we bought the cheapest systems which means that I had a GameCube over a PS2 and the wo Baten Kaitos games on the GameCube and most handheld JRPGs did more with less. Those games took you from place to place to place. You didn't have enough time to get sick of an area and when you were allowed to go back to a previous place it was great. With the Baten Kaitos games Monolith Soft proved they didn't have to have games with half hour long cut scenes to tell a compelling story. Final Fantasy X is structured more like GameCube RPGs than PS2 rpgs.
My two cents: The game is very true to the original. The only gripe I have, which is a huge one, is the voice actor for Zack. This is just NOT the Zack we knew from years ago. His very voice changes everything we loved about the character. Not to discredit the voice actor, it just does not fit for this character at all... otherwise, still fun to play and remarkably smooth.
It was one of my first purchases I made on my own after graduating boot camp. I bought the Japanese version because I had to play it early. This is gonna be bittersweet.
Zack is the best FF character and a great gaming character
Is there ng+ and can you keep the buster sword in order to start with it?
There better be or I'm gonna be pissed
I'm just gonna replay the psp version for the superior voice acting. Rick gomez is my Zack and Steve Burton is still my cloud
I love Cody as Cloud I think he's incredible but new Zack is horrendous as is new Sephiroth 😭😭😭
Well, I don't own a psp, never did, and I don't want to buy one now, so I guess I'll play the remake.
Im just glad this is a real remaster/remake. No more whispers and fighting destiny crap like in the FF7 remake
Loved the video, great work! CC on PSP was one of my all time favourite games and I'm having a blast with the Reunion. One of the things that strikes me is how ambitious the game was, with it's storytelling and real-time battle system. I don't know how you would go playing this without playing the original though
I'll be getting and I'm excited to play the improved combat. I didnt mind the original combat and this is a plus.
you've made me more excited to play this installment. Tuesday can not come soon enough.
Looks like a day one buy
Loved this remaster. It's actually pretty great. I played crisis core on an emulator after I played the hell out of remake, and a lot of the time I was just kind of forcing myself through out of love for the universe, but remaster was an entirely different story. That said the lack of CGI update is a disappointment, but at the same time I just wonder what is going on behind doors. I said that because it feels like SE is deliberately choosing to stay away from CGI altogether. Perhaps because of the cost or because...??? I say this because it was the same for remake. There's a total of what 2 maybe 3 cgi scenes? And they stand out like a sore thumb when they do show up. Hell I remember thinking I much prefered if they did the whole Neo Midgar CGI scene in-model because by then their CGI counterparts just felt alien to me. I am absolutely ignorant to how all of this works, but I think they didn't change the CGI because it'd be a pain to render those scenes with in-game models(given the roots dating back to PSP-engine) and just flat out going for full cgi remakes would be too expensive? I dunno. It don't bother me much, but the cgi(good as it is even today) kindda does stand out. Anyways still loved this remaster. They went pretty hard on it. I was just expecting a very lazy upscale hd/textures bump lol
I have already pre ordered the game. Haven’t played it before but I love the FF7 story and really enjoyed playing the Remake. I’m hoping I’ll enjoy playing this one just as much.
Zack is the best FF character and a great gaming character
Really looking forward to this. It's the reason I bought a PSP. Now just waiting on the same treatment for Xenogears...
Never being able to play the original for lack of the PSP (which to me doesn't seem like a smart business move), I am SO excited I get to finally experience this story!
I’m still really on the fence with this. I didn’t really enjoy CC that much but I don’t know if that was the story or the gameplay.
Probably the stop/go gameplay. I had a similar issue, even though I finished the game back in the day.
The voice actors we lacking in emotion compared to the original but other than that it is quite amazing
For those of you who hadn't picked up the game yet I'm letting you know right now Great game it's nearly a one to one in terms of what it was on the PSP The only minor petty gripe that I have is the changing of certain characters voice actors
I got the game and I'm having a great time with it. I really like the structure. The combat is great, the materia system has always been great and still is here. The short side missions are awesome. It is a good game.
For what it is and what it cost I think it's an excellent purchase. I even like the DMW system. I never played the original and I am fully emersed in this game. I don't really give a crap whether it's a remaster or remake. It's fun and addicting.
Yeah i still can't get past the zack re-casting, he just sounds too much like sonic now
Just got the game yesterday! Looking forward to setting time aside this weekend to start my FFCCR adventure/missions!
I've had the game preordered for a bit now. Its pre-loaded on my PS5 and I can't wait for tomorrow @ 9PM (PST) when it unlocks. I never was able to play the original Crisis Core and I'm a HUGE FF7 fan but I never owned a PS5 so this is a must-buy for me
I also know what to expect, and while I typically prefer games with a bit more depth, because this was such a huge part of the FF7 world I don't mind the shortcomings it might bring with it.
Thanks for the review. Didnt have a psp in the past so looking forward to this. Especially after doing every thing possible in the remake of 7.
I'm unbelievably excited to play this game. It's been my favorite FF game for a very long time but I honestly can't stand the new Zack VO. It's so grating and doesn't feel like his heart is in it. It might just be inexperience in the medium but I will probably get it again on PC at a later date and wait for someone to mod in Zack's original VA.
One of the few games I was more than happy to preorder. Though I've gone for the switch version as opposed to the ps5 release, but that's mainly cause I enjoy having my FF games on a portable console
Already pre ordered and I'm gonna play it live day 1. I can't wait to try the new combat system and get back on adventures with our boy zack!!!!
Zack is the best FF character and a great gaming character
Please don't preorder games, at least not digital versions. You can get it just as well once it comes out, and the practice of pre-orders in the industry contributes to making games worse for all players.
@@Poldovico I got a digital PS5 and I ore order on only certain Franchise do what you want with your money and keep your insights to yourself thanks
I pre ordered and got the game 4 days early lol
@@drakkar33 I just wish they couldn't count on our money before they earned it with the product. You literally stand to gain nothing.
As someone who hasn't touched the ff7 games since the original when I was a kid, I'm surprised at how cringe the dialogue is. Its making it very hard to get invested into these characters.
Amazing video! I am so excited to get this for Christmas!
I am definitely getting this game, I’ve missed it and could think of no other games from my old PSP library I’ve wanted back more.
Also, I’m looking forward to just controlling Zack. He’s my personal favorite characters from Final Fantasy 7 lore.
Come hell or highwater I will return this gem of a game to my collection.
Thank you for putting GAMPLAY first as it is the most important to me
I will never get over how bad Zacks voice is in this remaster but dang the game looks nice
fr i dont get the strategy of SE, giving a main character role to a total newbie nobody
@@rootedpen2 i have no clue
pre ordered the day when nintendo announced cc release. Loved this game in psp and was so happy they brought this legend back
This really makes me wish Square does a similar release of Dissidia from PSP as well.
For real I'm praying that the team who did this does Dissidia as well just give me back my George Newbern Sephiroth if you do Square the new guy is awful 😭😭😭
I would give anything for a dissidia remake. God those games were so good, and I haven't played a fighting game like it since
I pre-ordered as soon as it became available. I'm looking forward to fighting Minerva again twice over.
PS4 version In skipping all the story and focusing on gameplay, doing the side missions as they become available, and then for the PS5 version, going to wait to get the buster sword before I tackle the vr missions.
im very excited for this game, and i know the new guy is doing his best, but rick gomez is and forever will be zack's voice. Gonna play the game, and probably going to love it, but im also going to miss the original voice.
I heard of this game, but never played it as I didn’t have a psp, a because of this I didn’t know what it was all about till now. But I picked up my copy today and can’t wait to get stuck in
Great video as always. Will definitely be getting the game day one on Steam for the highest performance. Crisis Core Reunion honestly will probably be my game of the year. I loved the original that much!
My wife ordered me this for Christmas and I've been begging for it since it arrived. Hell thundaga for the win
I pre-ordered it as soon as it was announced, I never had the PSP and am not super familiar with the story so I'm excited to try it out. Anything to hold me over till final fantasy 16
I'm on chapter 3 on the steamdeck, I never got the chance to play the PSP version, loving every min of it, also the camera losing position doesn't happen if you're locked on, ime.
Hey man. Just letting you know. I'm not gonna watch this review because I want it all to be fresh to me. So I'll come back to this when I have played a good bit of the game or beat it.
For a game that isn't out yet, this is an extremely indepth review and I can appreciate having a way to determine if i want to get a game or not.
Seeing as how the game looks like a cross between FF7R and Type-0 (Two games I hold dear for their gameplay) I may be inclined to get it just off of that.
Missed out on this years ago and always wanted to play it, this and skies of arcadia is two games i wanted to play and hoped would get a remaster. I picked the ps5 of crisis core today but hadn’t got to play it yet.
I'm so happy at this video for a number of reasons. One, the fact that you guys got a physical copy to play test this game makes it all that much more real, and soon. I've completely lost track of time so this is a very pleasant surprise.
Two, the fact that you guys actually got an early copy is super awesome. Senpai has noticed us! Yay!
Three, I was cautiously waiting for this game, but after that review I'm nothing but excited and hyped for it. Thanks for all you guys do!
Looking forward to this a lot. I actually am a relatively new Final Fantasy fan and only played the original last year for the first time, thinking at the time how much it would benefit from a remake/remaster. I think I'm going the PC route at first, but will probably grab a Switch copy later down the line just to have that portable physical copy for my collection.
It says a lot that Xenoblade fans wouldn’t shut up about how their hd remaster was “suchhh an upgraaadde” meanwhile this remaster looks fucking incredible. A lot of the game looks on par with the remake. But NO one is talking about it. It’s crazy.
But is there an option to change language audio like in the ff7 remake?
There is an option for Japanese voices, the original English cast are completely gone though and I doubt that's going to change with EVERYTHING now being voice acted.
Thinking, nah im planning on it. Been wanting a update to Zacks gameplay for a long time and honestly cant wait for it to be available
Awesome review. I hope you do a comparison video on the different console releases. I bought the Switch version even though I have a PS5. I just have to play it portably even though it runs at 30 fps. I loved playing the original on my PSP and I will enjoy it again on the Switch.
Cant wait to purchase on monday! I have been so happy when they announced it at TGS there will be PC version
I played through all of the FF7 compilation in june this year, started with FF7 then CC and watched the rest on YT. Ofc I then played FF7 Remake (the reason I played the compilation in the first place). It really was a unique experience with so many good OSTs and moments in those games. I got CCFF7 through *other means* (only have a PC) so I don't think 6 months is enough of time to justify getting Reunion. I will probably watch it on YT or something. I didn't really enjoy the combat in CC so that might be why.
Looking forward to Rebirth though!!
I'm looking forward to EVERTHING! I absolutely loved the original PSP game! Now decades later, I'm glad to finally play it again! On the PS5! At first, I was scared if they were going to change the story in anyway. But they didn't! Thank God! I'm happy it's 100% faithful to the original game's story! I can't stress enough on how excited I am to play this when it's released! If there is ONE nit pick I have on this remake (so far), it is Zack's new VA. I miss the OG FFVII voice actors too, but I gave them a chance and I did grow to love them in FFVII remake. So, it's great to see them return. Again, back to Zack's new VA, not so much. After hearing his performance in the FFVII Remake and the trailers for Crisis Core Reunion, I haven't grown to like his new voice. I don't know, he just sounds so tired, fake, dry and flat. Rick Gomez was far better for the role. He really put A LOT of emote into Zack's character! And I can tell he was having fun playing the character. The game's not out yet, so I guess I just need to give his new VA a chance. But other than that little issue, yeah! I'm getting Crisis Core Reunion on Day one! CAN'T WAIT!!!
I'd love to see some of the game settings and control options before sinking my teeth into it!
It's such a great companion to FF7R, I really loved this game on psp and now it's so much better
I don’t like that jenovas face had been replaced with a Tin can
They could've put more effort into making the game more visually appealing, but I guess if they did that, Sony would have taken the game off of other platforms. Essentially, even Sony didn't think this game was worth paying to keep off of other platforms. That says something.
Just curious but which FF game was it that's shown at 2:03?
Crystal Chronicles
As much as I've debated with myself on whether or not I should play CC, I'm not sure if I'm sold on the story or gameplay. I have a basic understanding of the story already from past reviews, so I might skip this one. Ty Final Fantasy Union for the review and I hope everyone enjoys the game!
Never played the OG but I've been having a lot of fun with this one. Combat actually feels really good once you get the hang of it (and I'm currently playing on mouse and keyboard, which took some getting used to). It is definitely still a PSP remaster though
With this now being a thing and Intergrade already established, this has to point to a Dirge of Cerberus remake surely? Even newer fans will now be acquainted enough with Genesis and Deepground to warrant a remake.
I’m really looking forward to this though, the only thing I’m not looking forward to about it is completing the Urns again 🤣
I'm very excited to play this game again. It's been years and it was one of very favorites. It's far from perfect, but it's near my heart.
I'm not a fan of the new Zack voice, no offense to he actor, but to me it sounds like the old guy, but WAAY more nasily.
Yay Zack is back
Dis you complete the game in hard mode? The last time I played it, I got hard stuck after obtaining the buster sword. All I could do was grind to raise my level. Were there any changes to the game balance?
As someone who never had a PSP, I'm actually most looking forward to the fact that it's coming directly to Steam. Square Enix has been treating PC releases as an afterthought, and even when they do, they've been tied up in Epic exclusivity recently. The fact that CC is launching on Steam alongside every other platform gives me hope that this policy is starting to change, and is enough for Square Enix to shut up and take my money.
Excited for this and when I'm done, I'll have an excuse to play ff7 remake intergrade again😁
I still don’t know what system to get it for. Switch or PS5?
Crisis core was so good on psp. It was the only game i played on psp
Great story and battle.
Started playing this yesterday after finishing last main title game on my stream and oh boy. Thus far technical stuff has been made better, sure. But not all. I would have prefered some kind of recipe book for the freaking Materia Fusion. Yes I could just try everything out but it'd be more fun to go on a mission knowing what exactly I am aiming for. From narrative perspective I hope they don't f up mako reaktor-scene where Cloud "faces" Sephiroth. If trailer is accurate, they missed the point of Cloud's level of strength on that part of the story. Other than that, I hope I can enjoy game like original psp-version. I am a bit shamed to say I'm not as hyped as many people are due my previous experience with criris core and the lore it added to the original. But oh boy first psp playthrough was a wild ride. Wild enough to make my eyes wet a bit. Not for a specific reasons of course :D
Credit where credit is due, they put actual effort into this remaster, and I'm going to get it, but makes me wish Square put a fraction of this effort into the Chrono Cross remaster
This video is more than a review for a game that's more than a remaster. 👌
Loved crisis core was a game I had to borrow my friends psp and copy when I was like 14 since It wasn't mine I could never replay it or justify getting a system just for that so will look forward to this nostalgia
Got it for steam deck! It really feels like playing it on a modern PSP!
Just beat the game last night. Overall I am pretty happy with it.
Zacks new VA really kills the full potential of this remake
I'm looking forward to it and plan on buying it but the thing is.... I've never played any of the Final Fantasy VII games, although I do have the original Final Fantasy VII as well as the remake. What game would you recommend I play first, this, the original Final Fantasy VII, or the Final Fantasy VII remake?
I asked this question earlier in the week and I was given ff7 og. CC spoils some of the twists that ff7 has
@@Rockinsilver Awesome, thank you =)
I think you could do OG and Remake in either order but definitely save CC for after playing OG FF7
Have pre ordered, and looking forward to enjoying the story.