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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion review

System: Switch
Release Date: December 13, 2022
Developer: Square Enix / Tose
Publisher: Square Enix


In the 25 years since Final Fantasy VII originally graced PlayStations around the world, this monumental RPG has amassed a legacy that few other games have, and has fittingly been rereleased on a wide range of platforms; it is still, even today, the best-selling entry in the Final Fantasy series of all time. The same can’t quite be said for its many spin-offs, which have typically been trapped on their original systems, but that changes with the launch of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Once a PSP-exclusive, this action-combat title serves as a comprehensive prequel to the events of the original game, and its remastered version attempts to bring the visuals closer to the style of the recent Final Fantasy VII Remake. But how does this enhanced version of a 15-year-old game hold up on Switch?

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion frame rate resolution

Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, analyzing technical detail like frame rate and resolution. This includes some information specific to Switch.

Here’s the full rundown:

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion gameplay

We have a good look at the Switch version of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion with nearly an hour of gameplay. After the original title came to the PSP over 15 years ago, Square Enix brought an updated version to Nintendo’s console and other platforms this week.

Here’s an official overview with more information:

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Unreal Engine 4 graphics

Square Enix has published a new FAQ for Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion. In it, we get to hear about the game’s use of Unreal Engine 4, redone cinematics, and more.

Here’s the full rundown, as provided by Square Enix:

Ahead of its release, Square Enix have unveiled the launch trailer for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. The game is due to arrive on Switch on December 13.

Catch up on the game with the overview below:

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion More Than a Remaster

Square Enix has come out with a new trailer for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion known as “More Than a Remaster”. As the title implies, the video showcases how the developers have done more than just updated the visuals. The redone version of the PSP original features a complete HD graphics overhaul, newly arranged soundtrack, fully voiced dialogue in English and Japanese, and an updated combat system.

Here’s some additional information about the game:

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion pre-order bonus

Best Buy has revealed an exclusive pre-order bonus for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. By reserving the game, buyers will be entitled to a unique steelbook. We have a look at it above.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is an updated version of the PSP original. It features improved graphics, fully voiced dialogue, new soundtrack arrangements, and gameplay adjustments. You can read more about it below.

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion TGS footage

Original (9/14): The first gameplay for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion has come in as part of the 2022 Tokyo Game Show. Famitsu has shared 13 minutes of footage.

Here’s some information about Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion:

crisis core final fantasy vii reunion

Square Enix has set a release date for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. The game launches December 13, 2022.

Further information can be found in the following overview:

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion name

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion creative producer Tetsuya Nomura has explained the game’s name in an interview with Everyeye.

Obviously the title is extremely similar to the original, but now has the added “Reunion” bit. According to Nomura, “Reunion” has important meaning when it comes to Final Fantasy VII’s lore and it’s a way of connecting it with Crisis Core. The term is also being used to help describe what the game is given how it’s not clearly a remake or a remaster – it’s more of a middle ground. 


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