CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION similar games & best alternatives

CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2022

Should you play it?

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.

What works
  • Improved and responsive combat system
  • Emotional and engaging story with strong lore
  • High-quality visuals and fully voiced characters
  • Nostalgic appeal for final fantasy vii fans
  • Accessible on multiple platforms including steam deck
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and grind-heavy mission structure
  • Mixed reception to new voice acting, especially zack
  • Some dated animations and reused cutscenes
  • Linear environments with limited exploration
  • High price relative to content and grind

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • FINAL FANTASY XVI

  • Darkblade Ascent

  • Wedding Witch

  • EARTH'S DAWN

  • SAND LAND

  • Fearless Fantasy

  • Tyrant's Realm

  • FINAL FANTASY® XIII
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • EARTH'S DAWN

  • Eventide Matter

  • Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

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