is this like ff7 remake?

[Arlith]

Helloooo! So I was curious because of the conflicting reviews if this is just an updated graphics game or new in the way FF7: Remake is - an old game but completely remade into a 3D explorable world. Many thanks and let me know if I am being clear enough! ^_^

[Sayo]

It's very similar to the original PSP in terms of layout and almost identical in story. The graphics are better as well as the combat system.

[Xengre]

Story wise? Same universe but atmosphere is often different with this being more goofy. Story isn't as well developed and it retcons FF7 so its not canon. However, its still liked by a good number of fans and still has characters and stuff that fans of FF7 Remake are likely to enjoy and even though it isn't technically canon it does work off established lore so you can at least better understand Zack and prior history, even if its not all correct. There may be a bit of a divide regarding Aerith's character as she is basically kind of butchered in the CC game, from what I've heard (I'm not far enough to know yet but have read details and its pretty bad) but others also may like seeing Zack and Aerith together so consider this (but also know even if Zack is being shown in the remake at the end he is no longer a viable romantic interest even for future episodes of the remake, as info shown at an event from one of the writers has confirmed its just Cloud and Aerith, officially from here on).

This is not a significant explorable world, or at least so far from what I've seen. It is extremely linear, even compared to episode 1 of the remake. We're talking legit hallway simulator taking as nearly the absolute truth here. Sector 8 and the Shinra office is basically the very tiny irrelevant exception.

Combat shares some vibes, but is basically no party just primarily you and the combat isn't the same even though in some ways it feels kind of similar. The combat system is solid, though, so if you want an okay story with combat you might want to consider this. The game has a ridiculous amount of side content filler, though, so consider factoring your like or dislike for this in with regards to its peak playtime (most of that is filler, aka 300 missions of hallway simulator and quite bland if we're being fair and frank).

Obviously, its an older game and wont look as good as FF7 Remake, but it still looks okay though Zack looks oddly very scrawny here.

Basically, if you just want something kind of similar to FF7 Remake its worth considering despite its flaws.

[Arlith]

I see, so is this the only version of this game that is coming out? I was under the impression that they were making a new Crisis Core like they made a new FF7. Or did I hear wrong?

[Seraphita]

Originally posted by Arlith:

I see, so is this the only version of this game that is coming out? I was under the impression that they were making a new Crisis Core like they made a new FF7. Or did I hear wrong?

With the fact they remastered this one? I really doubt it. Would be a waste of money. o.o There is always a chance they remake another crisis game but again, I really doubt it.

[Xengre]

Originally posted by Arlith:

I see, so is this the only version of this game that is coming out? I was under the impression that they were making a new Crisis Core like they made a new FF7. Or did I hear wrong?

You heard correctly. They lied. Its possible they planned to and scrapped it due to unknown reasons but, while I haven't finished this, reviews indicate this is a straight HD upgrade basically and the same game as the original with no alterations to make it properly connect and cannon with the FF7 Remake. I've seen some online info reference they "changed their mind to preserve the original" but this is questionable and I don't see it sourced to verify if that is why, though it would make an easy cop out excuse to avoid the extra work. Its still worth getting if you liked FF7, enough, though. The gameplay is decent even though its more linear and repetitive.

[medion_no]

This is canon and from the mainline since 2007 i dont know what the hell you are talking about. Of course its recon things from the original like most spin-off sequels and prequels do...

[Xengre]

Originally posted by medion_no:

This is canon and from the mainline since 2007 i dont know what the hell you are talking about. Of course its recon things from the original like most spin-off sequels and prequels do...

And thus you miss the point of the terms "canon" and "retcon"...

[medion_no]

Originally posted by Xengre:

Originally posted by medion_no:

This is canon and from the mainline since 2007 i dont know what the hell you are talking about. Of course its recon things from the original like most spin-off sequels and prequels do...

And thus you miss the point of the terms "canon" and "retcon"...

Its generally accepted as "canon" the last iteration or rewrite until further notice. And happens that this one is.

[Xengre]

Originally posted by medion_no:

Originally posted by Xengre:

And thus you miss the point of the terms "canon" and "retcon"...

Its generally accepted as "canon" the last iteration or rewrite until further notice. And happens that this one is.

No, Crisis Core is generally recognized as not canon except by hardcore CC fans. It retcons the original quite hard so it, very literally, cannot be canon. This is, by definition, the completely opposite of what canon entails and the entire point of the term "retcon". Even Square Enix, themselves, had stated they were planning to remake Crisis Core to be a proper connection with the FF7 universe and remake but this didn't end up happening which further verifies even Square Enix does not recognize it as canon.

[Tr0w]

@OP Nah not really, unlike 7R Crisis Core is 90% tedious filler and 10% actual game.

[Sayo]

Originally posted by Xengre:

Originally posted by medion_no:

Its generally accepted as "canon" the last iteration or rewrite until further notice. And happens that this one is.

No, Crisis Core is generally recognized as not canon except by hardcore CC fans. It retcons the original quite hard so it, very literally, cannot be canon. This is, by definition, the completely opposite of what canon entails and the entire point of the term "retcon". Even Square Enix, themselves, had stated they were planning to remake Crisis Core to be a proper connection with the FF7 universe and remake but this didn't end up happening which further verifies even Square Enix does not recognize it as canon.

Source?

[Words @TNEQL]

Originally posted by Xengre:

No, Crisis Core is generally recognized as not canon except by hardcore CC fans. It retcons the original quite hard so it, very literally, cannot be canon. This is, by definition, the completely opposite of what canon entails and the entire point of the term "retcon". Even Square Enix, themselves, had stated they were planning to remake Crisis Core to be a proper connection with the FF7 universe and remake but this didn't end up happening which further verifies even Square Enix does not recognize it as canon.

Denial is not a river in Egypt.

Crisis Core is canon to the original FFVII, and by extension to Remake as well. Square Enix views it as canon, the overwhelming majority of embrace.

I have absolutely no idea where your delusional observation that it isn't is even coming from, other than trying to convince yourself that something is true by lying to yourself constantly.

They never said they were "remaking it to be a proper connection." This is not something that was ever stated anywhere, at any point. This is the game they planned to release.

[Dalokohs Bar Enjoyer]

Originally posted by Sayo:

Originally posted by Xengre:

No, Crisis Core is generally recognized as not canon except by hardcore CC fans. It retcons the original quite hard so it, very literally, cannot be canon. This is, by definition, the completely opposite of what canon entails and the entire point of the term "retcon". Even Square Enix, themselves, had stated they were planning to remake Crisis Core to be a proper connection with the FF7 universe and remake but this didn't end up happening which further verifies even Square Enix does not recognize it as canon.

Source?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOVbAmknKUk&ab_channel=Forgottnwiththyme

[Griever]

Originally posted by Xengre:

Originally posted by medion_no:

Its generally accepted as "canon" the last iteration or rewrite until further notice. And happens that this one is.

No, Crisis Core is generally recognized as not canon except by hardcore CC fans. It retcons the original quite hard so it, very literally, cannot be canon. This is, by definition, the completely opposite of what canon entails and the entire point of the term "retcon". Even Square Enix, themselves, had stated they were planning to remake Crisis Core to be a proper connection with the FF7 universe and remake but this didn't end up happening which further verifies even Square Enix does not recognize it as canon.

If anything, the only true canon game is the original playstation FF7.
Any additional material can be considered non canon.
Even FF7 Remake is really a re-imagining of FF7, not same story.

[Tr0w]

Originally posted by Griever:

Originally posted by Xengre:

No, Crisis Core is generally recognized as not canon except by hardcore CC fans. It retcons the original quite hard so it, very literally, cannot be canon. This is, by definition, the completely opposite of what canon entails and the entire point of the term "retcon". Even Square Enix, themselves, had stated they were planning to remake Crisis Core to be a proper connection with the FF7 universe and remake but this didn't end up happening which further verifies even Square Enix does not recognize it as canon.

If anything, the only true canon game is the original playstation FF7.
Any additional material can be considered non canon.
Even FF7 Remake is really a re-imagining of FF7, not same story.

In't it more of a sequel to 7 due to the events of 7 still standing but Sephiroth is now attempting to change the past.