Bad: Baffling storyline, An excess of cutscenes, More of a ‘fill in the gaps’ game than anything else, Fight controls can get tricky
Bottomline: So let’s look at the fights, which as always are the core of the Final Fantasy gameplay. If you were expecting turn based combat then you’ll be disappointed as Final Fantasy Crisis Core is real time battling all the way. You control Zack with...
Good: Visually gorgeous, Great fighting system, Engaging story, Over 20 hours of play
Bad: Cutscenes cant be skipped
Bottomline: Final Fantasy as a series is one of the biggest gaming franchises to come out of Japan, and Final Fantasy VII as a game is considered by many to be the pinnacle of the series. Its excellent mix of a well-narrated story with the kind of gameplay thats ...
Abstract: In the age of Halo, GTA, BioShock, Guitar Hero and their assorted mass-market familiars, games matter. They matter a lot. They probably matter as much as music, or film, or literature; although the old-fashioned mass media might tell you otherwise. Bac...
Abstract: Nostalgia is a powerful force, and be in no doubt that Crisis Core has been designed from the ground up to harness it. Lest we forget, this is being sold as a prequel to Final Fantasy VII, and Final Fantasy VII was the real breakthrough for Japan...
Good: Excellent detail and graphics; good combat system; enormous environments to explore; tells a tremendous story with or without player background with Final Fantasy 7; a great portable title that will keep you occupied after your battery has died out ten...
Bad: DMW system takes control away from players and hurts leveling up; camera control can be sticky at times.
Bottomline: It doesnt matter who you are, if you own a PSP, you owe it to yourself to pick up this title. And if you dont own one, yes, Crisis Core and a few others will certainly make it worthwhile.
Bottomline: To celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Final Fantasy VIIs release, Square Enix released its new saga of a very old series, Final Fantasy Crisis Core. This game unites the old and the new into a beautiful and great final product. While Crisis Core ...
Abstract: Title: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: March 25th, 2008 Genre: RPG Console: PSP Rating: T To have a good sequel/prequel you need to expand and improve upon all elements that made its predecess...
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 .
Bad: Combat is on the easy side, Player has no control over limit breaks and leveling .
Bottomline: Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take. ...
Abstract: Prequels can be hit or miss affairs. At their worst, they ruin all the good faith generated by the property they are following up; on the other hand, if done correctly, a good prequel can breathe new life into an existing franchise.
Bad: Shallow character development; bland environments; lesser appeal if you didnt play FF7.
Bottomline: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core is a veritable grab-bag of trademark Square Enix elements, featuring yet another spiky-haired protagonist, gorgeous pre-rendered cinematic sequences, and top-notch production values. Surprisingly enough, the game also tak...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It Ever since the title was first hinted of years ago, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core has been the one title that PSP owners have been clamoring for. And rightly so, considering that the original Final Fantasy VII is ...
Abstract: Square Enix When Square-Enix announced the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, many fans were skeptic and fearful that the numerous new titles will only tarnish the reputation of the 1997 masterpiece. For many fans, these fears took on a body with Advent...
Good: Incredible and poignant story, starring a likeable 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 levelling up, Enjoyable and addictive combat
Bad: Combat is on the easy side, Player has no control over limit breaks and levelling
Bottomline: Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take. ...
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