What can you do as a free member?

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and unlock all our premium features and tools to enhance your gaming experience.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save articles to your watchlist and get notified when they're updated with new information.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save your favorite games for quick access later, synced across all your devices.

Member benefits illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you'll receive instant notifications when someone replies to your posts.

Comment rating feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can make use of convenient features in the comments section, such as rating and sorting comments.

Premium archive feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can access Premium articles that are exclusively available to members.

Site Interface

Guest
Free Member
Article Watchlist
Game Bookmarks
Cross-device Sync
Light/Dark Theme Toggle
User Profiles
Direct Feedback
Comment Rating

Game Tools

Guest
Free Member
Interactive Map Access
Interactive Map Pins
Interactive Map Comments
Interactive Map Pins Cross-Device
Check List
Event Choice Checker
Deck Builder Cross-Device
Message Board Notification
Message Board Cross-Device
Build Planner
Stat Calculator
Diagnostic Tool
Weapon/Armor Wishlist

Want more information?Learn more

Crisis Core: Reunion

Crisis Core Reunion Review: Is It Worth It?

5
Add to Watchlist

★ Game8's Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail Wiki is now live!

Crisis Core Reunion - Review
This is Game8's review of Crisis Core Reunion, an Action RPG published by Square Enix. Read on to hear our thoughts after finishing the game, its pros and cons, who should play it, and if it is worth picking up!

List of Contents

Crisis Core Reunion Rating and Review Score

Overall Score
42/50
Mechanics Story Art & Graphics Music & OST Game Length
8/10 9/10 9/10 9/10 7/10

Overall The total rating of the game. The scores available range from 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
Story Rating the plot, characters, as well as pacing, and overall depth of the story.
Mechanics How we rate the gameplay mechanics and systems designed in the game.
Art & Graphics Rating how beautiful the game's graphics are as well as its user interface.
Soundtrack Rating how the game's music grips players during battle and cutscenes.
Game Length The base game's length, replayability, and time needed for 100% completion.

Who Should Play Crisis Core: Reunion?

Fans of the Original Crisis Core PSP Game

Crisis Core Reunion - Zack vs Sephiroth

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion brings something to the table for both veterans and new players alike. Fans of the original Crisis Core will appreciate the quality-of-life changes, like skippable DMW cutscenes, fully-voiced cutscenes and interactions, as well as smoother combat.

New players can jump into a new and improved gameplay existence that still stays faithful to the original. Fans of Final Fantasy VII can experience the story that led up to it.

What Did You Think of Crisis Core: Reunion?

Must play game! 12
Votes
Just okay. Good elements here and there. 10
Votes
Would pick it up on sale. 6
Votes
Not my kind of game. 2
Votes

Comments Section

Crisis Core Reunion Review

Pros of Crisis Core Reunion

Good Points of Crisis Core Reunion
CheckmarkSmoother Combat
CheckmarkBeautiful Graphics
CheckmarkGreat OST
▼ View Cons ▼

Smoother Combat System

Crisis Core Reunion - Combat
Crisis Core: Reunion boasts a simple but surprisingly deep combat system. Its basic combat mechanics like attacking and blocking are fun yet simple. Zack has adjusted attack timings that make it feel smoother and more fast-paced compared to the original game.

Reunion now also has skippable DMW cutscenes that allow for a smoother flow of combat especially when grinding.

Despite the simple gameplay, the Materia Fusion System and the Digital Mind Wave mechanic make the game unique and add depth.
Best Materia Setup & Combinations

Beautiful Graphics and Runs Smoothly

Whether playing on the Nintendo Switch or PC, Crisis Core: Reunion is a visual spectacle with its updated textures and graphics. The game also runs smoothly for a multiplatform game; with little to no dips in framerate.

Great OST

As with any Final Fantasy game, Crisis Core: Reunion's OST is as immersive as it is great and very much part of the gaming experience.

Cons of Crisis Core Reunion

Bad Points of Crisis Core Reunion
CheckmarkCan Be Grindy
CheckmarkUnfamiliar DMW and Level Up System
CheckmarkStiff Voice Acting
▲ View Pros ▲

Too Much Grinding

For a game that takes around 15 hours to finish, Crisis Core: Reunion has a lot of grinding. Whether it's completing the DMW gallery or finishing all the side missions, many activities in the game require grinding.

This can be a turn-off for players intending to play for just the story.
How Long is Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion?

Unfamiliar DMW and Level Up System

Crisis Core: Reunion - DMW
While the Digital Mind Wave (DMW) System is a unique way to play the game, it can be confusing to newer players and even players with experience from the original game. The DMW is completely random but with ways to influence the outcome.
DMW System Explained

Recasted Voice Actors

Fans of the original game may be disappointed to know that the original voice actors of Crisis Core were re-cast. Despite that, Crisis Core: Reunion offers a compelling story coupled with strong performances from its voice actors, especially the game's popular ending.

Secret Ending: Does Zack Die?

Is Crisis Core Reunion Worth It?

Worth it For Long Time Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Fans

Crisis Core Reunion - Is it worth it?
As a faithful remaster of the PSP game, Crisis Core Reunion will be worth it for long-time fans. Its story and music are largely the same while offering better graphics and adjustments to gameplay.

New players will have to adjust to Crisis Core: Reunion with its unique Digital Mind Wave (DMW) System but will otherwise find it a game with its own charms.

Otherwise, Crisis Core: Reunion is a great game to grab for its price, especially for completionists and those wanting more from the Final Fantasy VII universe.

Crisis Core Reunion Product Information

Software Information
Crisis Core Reunion - Software Information
Release Date / Time December 13, 2022
Full Title Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Developer Square Enix Co.LTD
Price $49.99
Genre Action RPG
Platforms ・PC
・PlayStation 4
・PlayStation 5
・Nintendo Switch
・Xbox Series X|S
Website Official Website
Twitter Official Twitter Account

Crisis Core Related Guides

FFVII Crisis Core Reunion - News & Updates Partial Banner
Latest News & Updates

Comment

See more comments (5 Comments)

Author

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Walkthrough Team
This article was created by Game8's elite team of writers and gamers.
    Leave feedback(Login required)
    Please participate in our site
    improvement survey
    12/2025
    Would you assist in
    improving Game8's site?
    ×
    This survey will take about 1 minute.
    Your answers will help us to improve our website.
    We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
    The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
    Begin Survey
    Not Now
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.
    Amount of Ads
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Placement of Ads
    Timing of Ad Display
    Ad Loading Speed
    Safeness of Ads
    Content of Ads
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.
    Amount of information
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Frequency of updates
    Speed of new information
    Accuracy of articles
    Understandibility of articles
    Readability of sentences
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.
    Ease of finding information
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Loading Speed
    Use of Color
    Font Size
    Visibility of Images
    Easy to Understand Layout
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.
    Ease of Writing
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Readability
    Ease in Finding Information
    Comment Quality
    Comment Quantity
    Admin Response
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.
    Please rate our site's new design
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?
    Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?
    Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?
    How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?
    ×
    How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?
    Very Unlikely
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    Very Likely
    If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.
    Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
    Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
    ×
    Thank You
    ×
    Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
    We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
    Close
    For other opinions or comments, go here.

    Rankings

    Popular Articles
    Message Board
    • We could not find the message board you were looking for.

    Gaming News

    Pokémon Legends Z-A Exclusive Café Donuts Hint At Two Legendaries Returning For Mega Dimensions DLC

    Pokémon Legends Z-A Exclusive Café Donuts Hint At Two Leg...

    Popular Games

    Recommended Games

    All rights reserved

    2007, 2008, 2022 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA

    The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
    The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
    We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.

    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

    Quick Access
    Guide Index

    Story Walkthrough

    All Story Chapters

    Tips and Tricks

    Characters

    SOLDIER

    Other Characters

    Shinra Company

    Missions

    DMW

    Monsters & Enemies

    Bosses

    Accessories

    Materia

    Items

    Minigames

    Mail

    Latest News & Updates

    Other Final Fantasy VII Walkthroughs

    Japanese Wiki (日本語版)