Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Reviews

Already one of the best JRPGs available, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is truly impressive on Switch 2. The visuals are astounding whether you play handheld or docked, and while it's not flawless, performance is solid. Throw in new Streamlined Progression features which make the game more accessible than ever, and you have a must-play, especially for newcomers.

It’s hard to believe Final Fantasy VII Remake came out nearly six years ago, bringing the first part of the trilogy project to life. Since then, we’ve reviewed Remake, Intermission, and Rebirth, but it was about time for a refresher.

The Switch 2 is now my console of choice for playing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and it's still one of the best RPGs of all time.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is an absolute joy to play on Nintendo Switch 2. This fantastic RPG is filled with memorable characters, an amazing narrative, and an engaging combat system that's almost impossible to put down. The game runs great and looks excellent, with performance consistent at 30 FPS. While some visuals can appear grainy due to heavy DLSS usage, it's a small trade-off for having this wonderful game on the go.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a visually impressive and technically demanding game that was first released on PlayStation 5 and later on PC. It features real-time combat, highly detailed characters, and large, atmospheric environments. Bringing a game like this to Nintendo Switch 2 is a big challenge, and that is exactly why many players have been curious about how well it performs.

The Journey Begins...

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has made its way to new platforms. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is a very welcome addition, not losing anything from the planned trilogy's hugely impressive opening act.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is a significant quality-of-life improvement over the base game, offering a wealth of upgrades. The addition of the Xbox Series and Switch 2 is the cherry on top for series fans, but the icing on the cake is having an incredible RPG available on the go while taking no shortcuts or cutting corners to make the game work on Nintendo’s handheld.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake has finally arrived on the Xbox Series X|S, as well as Nintendo’s latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2. A real treat to fans all over the world, and although the game is nearing its sixth year (five for the Intergrade version) of being on the market, having replayed the game recently on the Switch 2, it is clear that the wait was absolutely worth it; the experience is seamless, visually stunning, and a perfect entry point for those who missed it the first time around.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade makes a compelling case for the Switch 2's technical potential, and remains a must-play experience.

By bending fate, rethinking combat, and reshaping Midgar itself, Square Enix turned nostalgia into controversy and proved that reinvention can be more powerful than preservation.

Republished on Wednesday, 13th July, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows.

With a little modification, Final Fantasy 7 Remake can be a stable and enjoyable game to play. Though there is a little stutter that cannot be avoided, thanks to UE4, it doesn't make this game unplayable.

An authentic reimagining of the first act as a 30+ hour action-oriented thrill ride with new sub-plots, characters, and an elegant, modern interpretation of the ATB combat system. The remake is still best experienced on consoles, however, where solid performance and controls can be guaranteed.

A faulty and barebones PC port of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, which was originally released on the PlayStation 5.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PC does a wonderful job of resurrecting the classic, 1997 video game, bringing back the original feel and nostalgia. However, the port is flawed by complete disregard to the peculiarities of the PC platform.

A port surprisingly free of graphics options still benefits from being the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous way to play an amazing game.

Final Fantasy VII Remake, only a year old, gets a next-gen remake, and the results are visually stunning. The new Yuffie-based Intermission chapter is a ton of fun, and its lighter tone demonstrates ways that the Remake saga can move away from the sullen tone of the first game. Bouncy and full of life, Yuffie brings some much needed levity to the proceedings, shining a new light on the game as a whole.

Not only improving on the visuals and giving players a much requested Photo Mode, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade also adds the stellar Yuffie focused Intermission DLC that is an absolute must play for fans of the original and new game alike.

Last year, Final Fantasy VII Remake knocked fans' socks off and now, you can enjoy the journey all over again on PS5 with Intergrade.

You should absolutely get Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. It’s easy to be critical and nitpick, but it’s worth remembering we’re looking at the DLC for one of the best and most-loved games of the PS4. The PS5 upgrade for Intergrade looks and feels incredible, and the chance to play as Yuffie is warmly received, especially when she completely changes the tone to something more light-hearted. However, the DLC isn’t quite perfect and, despite the filler, it feels very short for its price, especially if you’re not interested in the side missions.

In Episode Intermission, Yuffie Kisaragi, self-proclaimed Wutai ninja extraordinaire, finally makes an appropriately pompous entrance and joins the anti-Shinra fray. Yuffie’s ninjutsu and shuriken-centric abilities are an invigoratingly frenetic addition to Remake’s deep, real-time combat system. New supporting characters make brief appearances and help bring the Slums, and the sectors beyond it, to life. And even though Intermission’s abbreviated plotline never really lands the mark, it ultimately serves as a strong introduction to a beloved protagonist while hinting at what’s to come in additional Final Fantasy VII content.

Ultimately, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade offers a fun and enjoyable new adventure with new characters and new game modes that improve performance and graphics. While nothing new is added to the base game, the new modes will certainly make either replaying the game or starting it for the first time worthwhile. The DLC adds more to the story for new and old fans to enjoy. The upgraded version and DLC will certainly leave fans excited for what’s to come in future games.

Improving on excellence, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade takes the few shortcomings from the PS4 release and improves them. While Activity Card support is missing, alongside no DualSense support, Intergrade cements itself as the best way to play the Final Fantasy VII Remake, bar none. If you missed out on the original release, now is the time to jump in.

With all the development issues it ran into, not too many people expected the Final Fantasy VII Remake to turn out as good as it did. While some story developments continue to feel a little controversial, the jump from turn-based to action combat has garnered almost universal praise, especially since it manages to set itself apart from most action combat systems seen in the past few years by blending full-on action with the classic command-style system the series has been known for until Final Fantasy X.

The world holds its breath for the next real chapter in the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga. After the first game shook things up a bit story-wise, the wait seemed both eternal and unbearable. While Intergrade doesn’t really answer any of those burning questions, it is a brief, beautiful distraction from their constant presence.

The first episode of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series gets off to a strong start, and despite the odd graphical blemish, pacing issue and bizarre plot addition, it’s hard not to be optimistic about what comes next.