Although in the past ff games have been turned based crisis core is in real time. The beginning of the game is slow put it eventually pick ups speed like the prequel did. One thing square enix should consider is making a remake for PS2 or PS3. That would get my money. Square Enix would make a lot of money. Anyway all in all crisis core wasn't a bad game. For $40 bucks it's worth it. Background:
"Men who shed tears for their own fate, and for their friends."
Set seven years before the original Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core focuses around the the infamous ShinRa Company and it's war with the prosperous Western continent of Wutai.
You play as Zack Fair, a young man who is striving to become a highly ranked First-Class SOLDIER in the elite ShinRa army, along with his best friend, Cloud Strife.
But after the disappearance of Genesis (a powerful First-Class SOLDIER), the ShinRa Company soon send Zack, his mentor Angeal, and Sephioth (the antagonist of FFVII) to recover their lost comrade, and put an end to the war.
But things don't quite go to plan, and a cruel struggle of fate soon awaits Zack...
Gameplay:
As an action-RPG, Crisis Core introduces a new Battle System to the Final Fantasy series: the Digital Mind Wave (DMW).
Being similar to the Limit Break system from the original Final Fantasy VII, the DMW system revolves around a series of slots in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, that show the faces of characters that Zack has met on his journey.
Due to this system being strongly linked to Zack's emotions, feelings and memories, the slots are constantly spinning and changing his state of mind. When the slots finally line up, Zack will get a "Power Surge" and will be able to use a Special Attack.
How the character uses DMW will determine what sort of abilities and strengths Zack will have at the end of the game.
Random encounters are also back, but not in a way that Final Fantasy fans will expect. There are no transitions or Loading times this time around. Instead, the battles begin on the screen that the player is viewing, while the display menus pop-up. In these menus, the player has the choice to Attack, use Materia magic, or use an Item.
Features:
New Digital Mind Wave Battle System is attached to the main character's emotions and memories, thus creating a deep and moving experience for the player.
Amazingly detailed graphics and fully voiced cut scenes.
Intense soundtrack includes updated Final Fantasy VII tunes, as well as completely new tracks, to fully immerse the player into the gaming experience.
Over 300 side-missions will keep advanced players busy for over 60 hours.
In-depth storyline includes intense drama and deep character development that Final Fantasy fans will be all-to familiar with.
Revisit memorable locations and see familiar faces from Final Fantasy VII, including Cloud Strife, Aerith Gainsborough, Tifa Lockhart, Sephiroth, Yuffie Kisaragi, and many more!
Experience the infamous Nibelheim incident, from FFVII, in new and improved graphics.
The Game I'm waiting for is the FF7 remake for PS3 now that'll be a game to play.
Reunion is the big-screen remaster of Crisis Core that so many have asked for since the original game was released. For those who shun the smaller screens of handheld gaming, this will be their first time experiencing this early chapter in the ongoing Final Fantasy VII saga. The big question is, is it worth the wait?
A new Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Play Arts Kai figure is coming this summer, with pre-orders closing today!
Cloud Strife and Zack Fair are two deeply beloved characters in the Final Fantasy 7 universe, but which one is the better protagonist?
Both are great. Zack was the reason how Cloud became who he is, is just a really fun character and had to go through a ton of struggle so I do rate him a bit higher. Can't wait for the two to perhaps fight with or against eachother in the next part or two in the remake games.
