Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Part of the “Compilation of Final Fantasy VII”, which also includes Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Crisis Core is set in the earliest part of the Final Fantasy VII universe. Almost all the characters of FFVII will appears in the game with Cloud’s old friend Zack being one of the main character. The story revolve around the relationship between Sephiroth, Zack, Angeal, Cloud and Tseng.
In FFVII, Zack appears in Cloud’s memories as his best friend. Zack is a “Soldier”, basically a genetically modified warrior belong to the corporation, of which he is one of the elite member. Other members in the “Soldier” includes Angeal, who appears to be Zack’s mentor and carries a sword that looks like the one that Cloud will be using in FFVII. It worth mention that Cloud is not even a “Soldier” in Crisis Core, where he is just a normal infantry, however he will eventually meet Zack and fight alongside each other.

Other Title(s)

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII (FFVII 10th Anniversary Edition) (Japan)

Genre

Action Role-Playing

Developer(s)

Square Enix

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

Release Date(s)

Mar 25, 2008

Sep 13, 2007 (Japan)

Sep 11, 2007 (Asia)

Jun 20, 2008 (EU)

Official Fact Sheet

Set seven years prior to the events of the first FINAL FANTASY VII, the Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. With the burgeoning city of Midgar as its base and symbol of prosperity, Shinra is on the verge of establishing absolute dominance over the world.
SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within Shinra. The elite within the group — those strong enough to be deemed SOLDIER 1st Class — are respected and idolized by the citizenry. Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st. He spends his days carrying out assignments under the guidance of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. During an operation in Wutai, a large number of SOLDIER member, led by 1st Class operative Genesis, go missing. The severity of the situation prompts Shinra executives to deploy even more SOLDIER operatives in hopes of bringing an end to the war with Wutai—and conducting an investigation into the mass desertion. The ones assigned to the mission are Zack, Angeal, and the 1st Class hero who is known the world over as Sephiroth…
What truths lie behind Genesis’s disappearance? What secrets bind the three SOLDIER 1st Class operatives? For Zack, a cruel and fateful struggle awaits…

Features

• Complete the FINAL FANTASY VII experience and reunite with the most recognised RPG characters created by world-renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura
• Witness stunning graphics and CG cutscenes coupled with top-notch voice acting in a 16:9 widescreen presentation, made possible by the PSP system hardware
• Innovative D.M.W (Digital Mind Wave) system enhances the action-packed real-time battle system, allowing players to unleash special attacks or call upon iconic FINAL FANTASY summons
• Take on challenges with the all-new “Hard Mode” which was not in the original Japanese release
• Acquire unique accessories, items and abilities made available through 300 side missions to further enrich the gameplay experience

PSPHyper Review

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly the most enjoyable RPG on the PSP at this moment of time. There are some downsides of course, but they are either attributed to the developer trying new stuff or attempting to make this game more complete. Though a hardcore fan may find some faults with this title, specifically with its storyline; it simply won’t be fair to judge this masterpiece that way as Crisis Core has an extremely hard job of pleasing both fans and newcomers to the series. Continue reading…

Review Scores

1UP	B+
Electronic Gaming Monthly	8.67/10
Edge Magazine UK	6/10
Eurogamer	7/10
Famitsu (Japan)	9,9,8,9
GameSpot	9/10
Gamespy	4/5
IGN	8.5/10
Play Magazine	9/10

Number of Player(s)

1

Number of Ad Hoc Players

Not Available

Number of Infrastructure Players

Not Available

Official Website(s)

CRISIS CORE – FINAL FANTASY VII – | SQUARE ENIX

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- (Japan)

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