Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has garnered widespread acclaim ahead of its release on February 29 for the PlayStation 5, with reviews highlighting its expansive open-world, engaging combat system, and emotional narrative. Critics have praised the game for its improvements over its predecessor, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and its successful blend of nostalgia with modern RPG elements. The game has been described as both a faithful continuation and a bold step forward for the franchise. Reviews from various outlets, including IGN, Eurogamer, and The New York Times, have noted its meaningful improvements, the depth of its world, and its ability to maintain a narrative focus on characters while introducing new dimensions to combat. Despite some criticism for its open-world areas and pivotal moments, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is considered a must-play, achieving a Metascore of [93] on Metacritic and being hailed as one of the best entries in the series.
Review by Gene Park: The second chapter of the “Final Fantasy VII” remake trilogy is the finest Square Enix title published this century. https://t.co/mNZQBCRMBJ
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long. Score: 9 https://t.co/P4bFrgG6b7
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review: Too many mini-games and not enough resolution https://t.co/kzWAbS5hGM https://t.co/OXre8DyfFg
Dune 2 and FF7 Rebirth come out in a week. Two of my favorite stories ever. Rn I'm getting hyped for both by re-playing FF7 og while listening to Dune audiobook again like an absolute nerd and it's glorious 😌 https://t.co/Q4XYESNEuL
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Metacritic rating is the series' highest in 23 years https://t.co/7MsnNnf6xX
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Dev Tetsuya Nomura Urges Fans to Avoid Spoiling 'Vital Parts of the Story' — and We All Know Which Bit He Means https://t.co/Y1F1cuxiTc https://t.co/dnaWqi77v3
My only gripe with FF7 Rebirth: One or two dungeons start to drag. Remake padded out several scenes, Rebirth didn't need to do that, but there's a stretch or two where you feel they didn't need to keep going. https://t.co/iWfgkxkmj1
it's so funny that when I look up Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release date, this is what pops up: @GenePark calls it "your favorite ex from years ago suddenly re-emerging into your life — prettier than ever, their spirits ever brighter, their adoration for you still in bloom" https://t.co/GKocTActqh
FFVII Rebirth does not have the corridor walking that was all over Remake. Rebirth is instead a seamless open world, the kind of fantasy landscape promised by the Calm Lands of FFX and Gran Pulse of FFXIII. They finally pulled it off. https://t.co/iWfgkxkmj1
How Long Is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? https://t.co/TeZDtHpSnG https://t.co/2GTnWZnkmR
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's biggest competition as the best-reviewed game of 2024 is the roguelike deck builder darling of Steam Next Fest https://t.co/zYGo3XsucP
To entertain "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth GOTY" talk .... If it came out in 2023, Rebirth would be my GOTY over Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3. I love this game as much as my precious Xenoblade trilogy. It really reminds me of CLASSIC Square. https://t.co/iWfgkxkU8z
Everything You Should Do In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Demo https://t.co/zYCmhQtOpq https://t.co/3EfxScX0XY
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review — Way beyond a remake from @tolkoto https://t.co/CGXFvHwlBl via @GamesBeat
GAME REVIEW: ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Is a Beautiful Idea At War With Itself #FF7R More: https://t.co/5czSqpgVPp https://t.co/iHPT9K2Quu
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which is out Feb. 29 on the PlayStation 5, "is closer to the kind of lighthearted, apolitical family games put out by Nintendo than the gritty steampunk vérité the original Final Fantasy VII sought to evoke," Yussef Cole writes. https://t.co/GXhLjVSl8j
Review Roundup For Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth https://t.co/sshPSNevOt https://t.co/GonpWEYNr6
#FF7Rebirth keeps its narrative focus on characters while bringing a new dimension to combat, but it stumbles in pivotal moments. Our full review: https://t.co/XEuiXSGKW0 https://t.co/IZBOcssXoF
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is currently the second-highest scoring Final Fantasy on Metacritic, behind only Final Fantasy 9. https://t.co/UqRts02iVa https://t.co/3yaYG4yZdn
Final Fantasy VII Was Never Meant To Be This Long https://t.co/dMdOOCL7ms https://t.co/C6ByX6p8bs
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With 114 critic reviews lodged so far, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is officially a Metacritic Must-Play with a Metascore of [93] https://t.co/jVOP49Rdhr "As big of an impact as Remake made upon its release, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth eclipses it in nearly every way." - Easy Allies https://t.co/kh5Fbcp8To
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review: A New Frontier for an Old Story https://t.co/sK3xzFkbzk
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the beloved RPG series at its best. Our review: https://t.co/VzwtgqeZRS @finalfantasyvii https://t.co/0tCmeB6nSj
Final Fantasy Rebirth is the best Square Enix game since Final Fantasy X. this is a dream game. https://t.co/iWfgkxkU8z
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: @digitalfoundry has first impressions on the new game, along with an answer to the question - is performance mode image quality now fixed? https://t.co/Uca3Xid9oU https://t.co/IHlyzkLXZd
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long. Our review: https://t.co/vgp3Rg9ahJ https://t.co/oBJCXCp84G
Yeah so Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is “The Queen’s tits!” Say that in Eunie’s voice.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review - Destiny's Child https://t.co/Drpih2bVNK https://t.co/MCH4Qw4KRu
‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Sets a New High for the Series https://t.co/EcU9apvKBL
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a massive game, but just how long is it? Here's how many hours it took five different IGN team members to finish Cloud's latest adventure. https://t.co/zpbYMKSZC3 https://t.co/x7lU9sdjXj
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review Podcast Special (No Spoilers): Join @JordanMiddler, @APZonerunner, @ed_nights and @KonaYMA6 as they discuss their thoughts after hundreds of hours with the mammoth RPG sequel. https://t.co/s6QdC9gvsa
The open world of Cloud Strife & Co. in the second installment of the massive ‘Final Fantasy VII’ remake is surprisingly relatable. https://t.co/7DoBmxfMDn
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review: Excessive, exhausting…and exhilarating https://t.co/xUogcnwoQa https://t.co/w3WKQFaKlm
I tried to jump back into JRPGs with FFVII Rebirth, and that was a big mistake https://t.co/By7Zcn6vxC
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Kotaku Review https://t.co/w1kBX1ybcy https://t.co/8mFfGOxBa7
Square Enix’s latest installment in the 'Final Fantasy VII' reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side quests—and of course, chocobo. https://t.co/GvoYHIwc8V
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review scores: 10/10 - Inverse 5/5 - VGC 4.5/5 - GamesRadar+ 4.5/5 - TheGamer 9/10 - IGN 8.5/10 - Game Informer 4/5 - Eurogamer https://t.co/sYqqEJHnmL
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a modern open-world RPG with the soul of 1997 https://t.co/CDTR8ilWfT
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a childhood dream fulfilled. https://t.co/hbGXfer5Tk https://t.co/W58JN1fGNH
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: A whole new world https://t.co/bPbTCSJlbd https://t.co/JKtJNnEz7R
#FinalFantasy VII: Rebirth is an unforgettable sequel and another daring move for #SquareEnix's remake trilogy. https://t.co/DhNZMleTJm
'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Is a Stunning Remake https://t.co/QWohCRHb0W
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues Square's curious reappraisal of its most beloved and important game in unexpected and exciting ways. Read our review. https://t.co/gBz8GvoWte
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is everything I could have possibly hoped for, and more. One of the most emotional and engrossing games I have ever played -- an absolute ALL-TIMER. #FF7 #FF7R My review on @MobileSyrup: https://t.co/yEHdCGn6se
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: "Meaningful improvements make the step outside Midgar worth taking" https://t.co/C3JIV45pYS
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is often a powerful representation of Final Fantasy VII's most memorable qualities. Our review: https://t.co/vgp3Rg8Csb https://t.co/93hoD08nnO
REVIEW: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is an utterly massive RPG pushed to its limit. While some side content skirts the edges, Aerith, Tifa, and the gang make this a hugely enjoyable road trip you'll be playing for hundreds of hours. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/oz5vs0LQi7 https://t.co/2JLQXXTy0x
#FF7Rebirth improves on an already successful formula while bridging the gap between its trilogy's beginning and end. 🤩 🎮 Combat is more fun. ⚫ Story is emotional & engaging. 🎯 A mind-boggling number of minigames! Read our ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review: https://t.co/DgK7Yvsmcr #FF7 https://t.co/kfxxx7mwQW
The best of Remake exists in Rebirth, but the various open-world areas surrounding it – the parts that make Rebirth unique from its predecessor – sometimes miss the mark. Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review: https://t.co/wTyBv3XFAZ https://t.co/eOmcqtolXW
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review -- Way beyond a remake https://t.co/61Eew8Ku8Y
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth releases in one week! What are you most excited for in this game? https://t.co/Im9ero8RGM
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a playful take on an emo classic that's bloated but full of character in a bid to justify its own existence Our review: https://t.co/ezq0eQnyue https://t.co/8kc4ohOlzG
One of the most consequential scenes in video game history is being remade by the creators of Final Fantasy VII. Our reporter Zachary Small breaks down the characters, world and impact of Final Fantasy VII. https://t.co/i2RIvxNS0I https://t.co/3xixpM0BJP
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Preorder Guide - Get Retailer-Exclusive Bonuses While You Still Can https://t.co/5KAnunkoCL https://t.co/hDau1BBMgP
Square Enix has updated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s demo with a new area and made visual improvements to the game when played in performance mode. https://t.co/eZ3HujGdQU https://t.co/oz7144qn7M
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's demo got updated with new content! First info below: https://t.co/Pii2dudUpY
Here's what in the update to the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo: https://t.co/tRYW8lWbux https://t.co/8CiZUytrih
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Expands With New Junon Area And Performance Mode Upgrades https://t.co/F0PFgCXOof https://t.co/nE4RJPlHZs
"It's so green..." Final Fantasy VII Rebirth devs discuss bringing the game's rich world and newly redesigned character models to life on PS5: https://t.co/7h5jPWcE9o https://t.co/BlaGGRag0V
The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo now includes the Junon region. Explore new territory with Cloud and crew: https://t.co/w05Gc8gUZO https://t.co/OMA0ryHTqQ
One of the most consequential scenes in video game history is being remade by the creators of Final Fantasy VII. Will they revisit the death of a character that has devastated gamers for decades? https://t.co/nUZluBwEU6
Replaying #FF7Remake in anticipation for Rebirth and I forgot how gorgeous this game is. https://t.co/zTsxZuhE6i