Crisis Core - Reunion first or FF7 Remake Intergrade?

[Valkyrion]

Which one should I play first? FF7 Crisis Core - Reunion or FF7 Remake Intergrade?

[Lyff]

Crisis Core is a full game of the 'Crisis Core' Saga while FF7R is just a movie that you play.

[-|Nur|-]

Doesn't Crisis Core spoil the big reveal in FFVII?

[Citronvand]

The best order would be FF7 original -> Crisis Core Reunion -> FF7 Advent Children (movie) -> FF7 Remake. This is because Crisis Core spoils Clouds backstory and because FF7 Remake is both a remake and a sequel (it's complicated and I won't elaborate because that would be spoiling).

However, if you are not planning on playing the original FF7 I would probably play Crisis Core first and then FF7 Remake. FF7 Remake's ending expect you to know the ending of Crisis Core. You also get to experience them in chronological order as FF7 starts where Crisis Core ends and hopefully you haven't been spoiled on Crisis Core's ending which you would have been if you have played the original FF7.

Why not play them in the order of FF7 Remake -> Crisis Core? Because unlike the original FF7, FF7 Remake does not show Cloud's backstory which Crisis Core spoils. This is because FF7 Remake is just the first part of a trilogy. The thing is that you probably want to pay Crisis Core before the next part in the trilogy so Clouds backstory is going to get spoiled either way.

While I think Crisis Core is important and I like it for Clouds and Zacks backstory, I do not think it is a good game. I really don't like the story parts of Genesis & Angeal, especially Genesis, I hate that character. Also, the gameplay is limited as it was originally a PSP game so don't expect big levels and great gameplay. It does have insane amounts of optional filler missions though that are unimportant, that's why it takes some 70 hours to 100%. If you enjoy it, great! But if you don't, just push through the story for the sake of FF7 and FF7 Remake, because those games ARE worth it. In my opinion of course. I'm sure there a people that love Crisis Core, I'm not one of them though.

[The Grumbleskull]

Crisis core is a way different. It's more of a linear, story-driven stage by stage experience with RPG elements like grinding and sidequests in repetitive dungeons.
It's a good game, and I really enjoyed it on PSP, but I wouldn't consider it necessary before FF7. A lot of what was added to it is very weak, and close to never referenced.
That being said, FF7 remake isn't FF7, it's different enough both in story and structure that you really don't even need to worry about trying to follow a strict storyline/canon before playing this game.

[DarkCl0udTV]

Originally posted by Citronvand:

The best order would be FF7 original -> Crisis Core Reunion -> FF7 Advent Children (movie) -> FF7 Remake. This is because Crisis Core spoils Clouds backstory and because FF7 Remake is both a remake and a sequel (it's complicated and I won't elaborate because that would be spoiling).

However, if you are not planning on playing the original FF7 I would probably play Crisis Core first and then FF7 Remake. FF7 Remake's ending expect you to know the ending of Crisis Core. You also get to experience them in chronological order as FF7 starts where Crisis Core ends and hopefully you haven't been spoiled on Crisis Core's ending which you would have been if you have played the original FF7.

Why not play them in the order of FF7 Remake -> Crisis Core? Because unlike the original FF7, FF7 Remake does not show Cloud's backstory which Crisis Core spoils. This is because FF7 Remake is just the first part of a trilogy. The thing is that you probably want to pay Crisis Core before the next part in the trilogy so Clouds backstory is going to get spoiled either way.

While I think Crisis Core is important and I like it for Clouds and Zacks backstory, I do not think it is a good game. I really don't like the story parts of Genesis & Angeal, especially Genesis, I hate that character. Also, the gameplay is limited as it was originally a PSP game so don't expect big levels and great gameplay. It does have insane amounts of optional filler missions though that are unimportant, that's why it takes some 70 hours to 100%. If you enjoy it, great! But if you don't, just push through the story for the sake of FF7 and FF7 Remake, because those games ARE worth it. In my opinion of course. I'm sure there a people that love Crisis Core, I'm not one of them though.

Advent Children takes place after the remake trilogy rather than the original.

[dlux]

Originally posted by Valkyrion Gaming:

Which one should I play first? FF7 Crisis Core - Reunion or FF7 Remake Intergrade?

Remake, Crisis Core and then Rebirth would be optimal, but it honestly doesn't really matter too much. You will, however, certainly be a bit confused about the story in Remake and especially in Rebirth, if you haven't played Crisis Core.

[mdesaleah]

Neither.

Its Original First.

Then if you want any of the sequels (not that they are needed), you play Crisis Core, watch Advent Children, play Dirge of Cerberus, then Remake/Rebirth/Return on Investment.

[God Module]

Original FF7, then Crisis Core. Then play the Remake if you want.

[Pack 4 Potatoes]

The thread is 2 years old. If he was going to play any of these games, he would have done it already. No need to bump it more.

[DmonHiro]

Originally posted by mdesaleah:

play Dirge of Cerberus

This is TERRIBLE advice.

[Cypher Raige]

Remake then Crisis Core then Rebirth

[ZeldAlice]

It depends on what you feel like. I say, doing Crisis Core Reunion before Remake is defenitaly not wrong because storywise it takes place before the events of FF7/Remake. And you´ll also get more insight on Zack which provides better understanding when he in (SPOILER); FF7Remake and Rebirth arrives in game.