So, let’s just jump right in, shall we? I mean, who knows what day it is without a new sale on the PlayStation Store? It’s kind of like that predictable friend, always showing up with crazy good deals. And yeah, I’m talking about those PS4 and PS5 games we can’t resist. Like, remember that action RPG remaster from the good ol’ PSP days? Total nostalgia trip.
Okay, but let’s focus — or try to — on the real kicker here. Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion (phew, what a mouthful) is slashed up to 60% off on the PS Store. I know, right? The thrill of the bargain. So, it’s down to $19.99. Not joking. But, don’t dawdle! Because this offer disappears into the ether on August 14 at 2:59 a.m. (ET). Why such a specific time? No clue, but it’s burning my brain a bit.
And here’s the juicy bit: You play as Zack Fair, who’s like this warrior dude that everyone seems to either trust, admire, or fall for. Quite the catch, I’d say. There’s more drama and fate stuff woven into it. Not to get all sentimental, but it’s got this whole connection to Cloud, yadda yadda. It’s like, deep, I guess.
So, what’s jazzed up in this version? Let’s talk visuals—mind you, I’m no graphics nerd—remastered in HD, with brand-spanking-new 3D models. Fancy, huh? Oh, and the soundtrack? Revamped by Takeharu Ishimoto himself. That name might ring a bell unless you’re living under a rock.
About last year, when it dropped (yeah, 2022 feels like yesterday), critics were mostly vibing with it. Over on Metacritic, it scored 78 from 81 critics. Not too shabby. Our own take was a solid 9 out of 10. Seriously. How rare is that?
Square Enix, oh boy, they’ve had some misses in remastering land, but this one? Surprisingly cool. Fingers crossed they keep up the magic touch, right?
