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CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION Switch XCI Free Download Unfitgirl Crisis Core –Final Fantasy 7– Reunion is a perfect example of how a game can blur the line between a remaster and a remake, using the skeleton of its already great 2007 PSP original while completely rebuilding the muscle around it. Every change brings it much closer to 2020’s excellent Final Fantasy 7 Remake, from its gorgeously updated graphics to its considerably faster combat. However, Crisis Core stops short of the total upheaval FF7R leaned into, and many design choices made with the original PSP game in mind prevent this remaster from being an entirely unblemished reunion. Just as before, Crisis Core is an action-focused prequel that follows Zack Fair, a plucky and likable foil to his far more moody companion, the iconic Cloud Strife. Starting roughly seven years before the events of Final Fantasy 7, Zack hopes to climb the ranks of Shinra Electric Company’s SOLDIER program with dreams of becoming a Soldier 1st Class – the best of the best, just like Sephiroth. Even today it’s still a great story that neatly ties Zack, Cloud, and Sephiroth’s threads together, with real-time combat that melds some quirky systems in interesting ways – like the strange DMW (Digital Mind Wave) slot machine that brings a bit of the Gold Saucer to every fight. The most immediate and noticeable change to Reunion is its graphical overhaul, using Unreal Engine 4 to get its in-game visuals relatively close to parity with FF7R. Character models look great, environments are highly detailed, and even its menus and UI replicate the remake’s clean look that blends form and function so nicely.Unfitgirl.COM SEXY GAMES

Though Crisis Core was already one of the better looking PSP games, these visual improvements make it feel far more modern and surprisingly high-budget for what Square Enix is classifying as a remaster. Reunion could easily be mistaken for a brand-new game in most regards, though there are some remnants of the original holding it back from looking as good as it possibly can. For example, the original CG cutscenes are reused here – they benefit from being presented on bigger and higher definition screens, but they are disappointing when compared to the in-game action. Think of them as being somewhere between the visual quality of Advent Children and the cutscenes from the original PlayStation Final Fantasy games. They’re still fun and well-animated after all these years, but that can’t entirely hide how noticeably they’ve aged. Thankfully, that thick layer of dust is easier to forget about in the heat of battle, especially during its incredible summon sequences, which are the single most visually impressive additions to Reunion. Ifrit’s fiery, lava-filled Hellfire never failed to wow me, nor did Bahamut’s particle effects-heavy Mega Flare. While it’s understandable why Square Enix may not want to completely redo every pre-rendered cutscene, these summons are a tantalizing look at what could have been had they decided to remake all of that footage with modern technology. Animations are greatly improved from the original, but can sometimes feel stiff, particularly when it comes to the way certain in-game scenes are staged.

Improved battle system providing a vastly smoother gameplay experience.

The models themselves look so fresh that it can be jarring when a character unexpectedly moves in a stilted manner, reminding you that, yes, this was originally a PSP game made with the limitations of the time. Still, most dialogue delivery and character movement looks great during in-game cutscenes, and even better in combat. In Crisis Core Reunion, you play as Zack Fair, a Soldier member who’s hungry to prove himself within the Shinra Corporation’s military ranks. His missions inadvertently embroil him in a massive conspiracy that involves Shinra’s upper echelon, the Soldier program, and some horrific perversions of science. It all sounds good in summary, but Crisis Core had a goofy story back on the PSP, and that carries over to Crisis Core Reunion. The plot is essentially a fan fiction-quality retread of Final Fantasy VII’s core backstory, but with vastly less interesting characters. Dialogue is cheesy and oftentimes nonsensical. The villains are particularly grating. One, for example, prattles on about honor despite essentially doing mercenary work for a corporate conglomerate. The other pretentiously recites poetry at every opportunity in an attempt to sound deep. Retcons subtly impact the events of Final Fantasy VII in irritating and obnoxious ways. Crisis Core’s events predate Final Fantasy VII’s, the latter game’s story feels cheapened by association. Zack’s relatability is the story’s only real saving grace. Crisis Core Reunion doesn’t change these elements, so if you didn’t like the story of the PSP version, the newly added, well-performed voice work probably won’t change your opinion.Choo Choo Charles

Crisis Core Reunion uses a mission-based structure to tell its tale. Chapters start you off at a hub area, such as Shinra HQ. There, you can select the next story mission to further the plot or undertake side missions to earn new gear. You can accept side missions at any time, even during story chapters, so you can always hop into these when you want a change of pace. That said, many missions are extremely repetitive: most are simple find-and-kill jobs within themed maps that reuse enemy assets from story events you’ve played through. Others are boss rematches. Although rewarding, the side missions can easily devolve into a chore if you undertake too many in a row. The story may not impress, but the combat has received a radical overhaul that makes it feel much more intuitive and modern than the PSP game original. The fighting isn’t quite on par with the action in Final Fantasy VII Remake, but it’s still an impressive step up from the original title’s pseudo-turn-based action battles. Attack, block, and dodge now have designated action buttons. Previously, you had to cycle between commands to do this. Zack can now perform free-flowing combos on the fly, unlike the original which was a much more single-strike affair. Magic attacks are also much snappier in Crisis Core Reunion thanks to the introduction of a quick-select button that lets you use pre-loaded magic during a combo. As a result, you have a wider and more accessible suite of attacks to choose from right from the jump. Later in the game, Zack earns Battle Stance, a unique offensive function similar to Cloud’s Punisher stance in FFVII Remake. You can deliver much more powerful blows in this stance, and shrug off enemy attacks.

A newly arranged soundtrack from the original composer, Takeharu Ishimoto.

This is especially valuable since even light attacks can interrupt your actions when fighting, incentivizing you to swap stances to deal more damage when you create openings. The stance also lets you auto-counter attacks while blocking. The Digital Mind Wave (DMW) still holds plenty of weight in Crisis Core Reunion, though it is thankfully less intrusive. DMW is displayed as a trio of spinning slot reels in the screen’s upper-left corner. Depending on your performance (and random luck), the reels match specific numerical values to grant you bonus buffs, such as zero AP/MP cost, enhanced critical attacks, or magic immunity. When matched to character portraits, special attacks called Limit Breaks are unlocked, giving you a flashy finisher to execute on nearby foes. Sephiroth gives you Octoslash, for example. Summons are also tied to the DMW, and function the same way: they give you a potent magical attack to unleash on enemies. There are a few notable improvements to this system, however. Firstly, you can skip the lengthy attack animations associated with Limit Break attacks and summoned spells. This keeps you engaged and in the fray, rather than sitting around watching long animations. What’s more, these special attacks can now be stocked, so you can choose to use them immediately or hold on to them until a more optimal opening presents itself. Bosses generally have a super attack they perform at set points during a fight. In Crisis Core Reunion, a purple gauge appears under the boss as they charge these moves. The gauge can be depleted by attacking aggressively and targeting the boss’ weakness, ultimately knocking them out of the attack. Need For Speed Most Wanted

This gives the action a bit of urgency and strategy. Though not as strategic as the Pressure and Stagger system in FFVII Remake, the new mechanics are satisfying. Crisis Core Reunion’s gameplay feels appreciably modernized and is easily on par with modern action RPGs such as Star Ocean: The Divine Force or Tales of Arise. In Crisis Core Reunion, you play as congenial Shinra SOLDIER Zack Fair, whose only aspiration is to protect people and become a hero. This is intriguing and ironic, since Shinra will become a major villain of Final Fantasy VII, and the great strength of Crisis Core’s narrative is how it recontextualizes the bad guys of FFVII. Shinra employees aren’t all mustache-twirling sadists; a lot of them just want to earn their paycheck. Even silver-haired terror Sephiroth becomes an endearing friend to you, at least for a while. But for those who aren’t familiar with FFVII, Crisis Core still tells a solid standalone story of a warrior just trying to do his job while staying true to his convictions as his friends seem to betray him one by one. Not all of the characters are particularly memorable, (I constantly mix up the names of two other SOLDIER characters, Genesis and Angeal.) but they mostly exist to shape Zack into the person he is at the heart-rending conclusion of the story. And since this is a prequel, it doesn’t demand existing knowledge of Final Fantasy VII — although playing Crisis Core first could ruin major plot twists of FFVII. Tread with caution. Running on PS5, Crisis Core Reunion improves tremendously on the visuals of the PSP release, with fairly detailed models for major characters and breathtaking new animations for summon attacks from guys like Ifrit and Bahamut.

Fully voiced dialogue in both English and Japanese.

It’s understandably not as beautiful as Final Fantasy VII Remake, as there are some stiff animations, and environmental textures can vacillate between mesmerizing and super muddy in the same moment. Still, it’s a beautiful game overall, with nice lighting and reflections and a pretty stable frame rate. Some CG videos have also been imported from the PSP, which are grainy but beautifully executed. Meanwhile, the audio is crisp and impactful, and the new soundtrack arrangement is as catchy as ever. In terms of literal number of songs, the soundtrack could stand to be more varied, but everything that is here is terrific. The game also has full voice acting now, and I found it to be pretty solid across the board. In addition to all graphics being remastered in HD, fully voiced dialogue and new soundtrack arrangements make for a dynamic new retelling of a beloved classic. CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION follows the story of Zack Fair, a young warrior admired by the boy destined to save the world, trusted by men renowned as heroes of legend, and loved by the girl who holds the fate of the planet in her hands. The tale of Zack’s dreams and honor—the legacy that connects him to Cloud—is revealed in full in this grand saga that has broken the limits of an HD remaster. Combat is fast and thrilling in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, with tight controls that make it easy to attack, block, dodge, or use special abilities mapped to specific buttons.

Zack can equip materia and accessories with a wide range of effects for high strategic customization. In addition to letting you cast magic, materia also lets you equip physical abilities, increase your stats, or trigger other effects. You can even level up and fuse materia for new or stronger effects. The potential for customization is so awesomely high that you can use it to defeat high-level enemies that would otherwise kill you in one hit. Further enriching gameplay is a slot machine system that constantly spins in one corner of the screen, offering random useful bonuses like temporary invulnerability to physical attacks or 0 MP cost for magic. It can be a fun and unpredictable life-saver. Some special attacks (like the aforementioned summon attacks) can also be activated from the slots, and they’re all tied to characters you’ve met during your journey. You can even kind of level up some of these attacks through repeated use. A vast multitude of enemy types keep battles fresh, and while the story is pretty concise, there are about 300 short and optional side missions with different rewards you can attempt from any save point. Every mission involves going through segments of the same handful of maps over and over again to battle enemies, which isn’t quite as monotonous as it sounds thanks to the constantly escalating difficulty. Indeed, cobbling together the right combination of materia and accessories to overcome an enemy who is completely demolishing you is extremely satisfying. In general though, the difficulty feels fair, especially because the game always tells you when a special attack is coming, even if it’s coming from off-screen.

It’s possible to become extremely overleveled from optional missions early on and steamroll the entire story, which is fun for its own sake. It also helps to sell just how powerful and capable Zack is, even compared to other Final Fantasy heroes. When you’re not fighting, Reunion has lots of weird but charming minigames that pop up when you least expect them, even including at the end of the game in-between serious plot beats. At random moments, you can expect to unlock things like squat competitions or betting on how many people will walk by in a crowd. These little efforts to add variety are appreciated, even if they’re largely inconsequential. In terms of game content, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is almost identical to the original Crisis Core. One difference is that you can immediately retry any battle now after dying, which makes the game and side missions in particular more lenient. You can also now attempt to weaken or outright prevent enemies’ super attacks before they trigger. Optional higher-level enemies can kill you instantly with their super attacks, so devising strategies to prevent that is again thrilling and satisfying. (One more, albeit superficial change is that the look of Zack’s Buster Sword has been arbitrarily updated to match the look seen in Final Fantasy VII Remake.) I finished the game in about 27 hours with 70% side mission completion, so this is still a bite-sized game owing to its PSP origins (and the game’s price reflects it). However, trying Hard mode could extend your playtime, and there is also New Game+. DARK SOULS II

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