Final Fantasy VII Remake - Easy Allies Review

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake is an ambitious retelling that feels right at home in the modern era.
    Written by Bradley Ellis
    Video Edited by Brandon Jones
    Reviewed on PlayStation 4 Pro
    Available for PlayStation 4
    *Apologies, we made an error in the script and noted Johnny as a new character, but he was in the original game.
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  • @EasyAllies
    @EasyAllies  4 года назад +485

    Apologies, we made an error in the script and noted Johnny as a new character, but he was in the original game.

    • @mavic12flo
      @mavic12flo 4 года назад +18

      Easy Allies you guys are the best!!

    • @dcta51
      @dcta51 4 года назад

      😔

    • @WIImotionmasher
      @WIImotionmasher 4 года назад +9

      Maybe he was so forgettable, every player will think the same
      (note I have never played FF7, and haven't even watched the video yet)

    • @TiedyeRag
      @TiedyeRag 4 года назад +4

      I was just coming to correct this. lol

    • @kaizerlith7070
      @kaizerlith7070 4 года назад +8

      @@WIImotionmasher He is definitely not important to the plot and just kind of pops up randomly in places in the original. And certain character models get reused so I could easily see forgetting him or just thinking it is a reused model.

  • @persianprince12
    @persianprince12 4 года назад +590

    "You maniacs! Midgar looks exactly like that, what are you doing?!"
    -Kyle Bosman

    • @elementInfinitium
      @elementInfinitium 4 года назад +43

      * tips chair over in excitement*

    • @TheGameBreakers
      @TheGameBreakers 4 года назад +33

      one of the greatest EZA moments ever.

    • @persianprince12
      @persianprince12 4 года назад +9

      @@TheGameBreakers *Gametrailers...but I know what you meant

    • @TheGameBreakers
      @TheGameBreakers 4 года назад +1

      @@persianprince12 yea I thought about saying game trailers but I felt the point was made either way hahah

    • @mmoonnkkeeyy
      @mmoonnkkeeyy 4 года назад +2

      @@TheGameBreakers They were still at GT when that happened. goddamn that was a long ass time ago

  • @anggeelo14
    @anggeelo14 4 года назад +76

    I was so sad when Gametrailers was over, i’m so glad you guys kept on going with the good work. I’m a big fan for over 10 years and i rely more on you guys than IGN or Gamespot. Keep it up, y’all, i love you guys.

  • @user-yv4mm6bx3c
    @user-yv4mm6bx3c 4 года назад +79

    This review gives me memories of watching the old Gametrailers Final Fantasy Retrospective for the first time. I can't wait to get this game! ❤️

  • @gostunv
    @gostunv 4 года назад +85

    Imagine when this was first announced GameTrailers was still around. Now we have come full circle....

  • @jtjandra2331
    @jtjandra2331 4 года назад +625

    To survive all that life can throw at me to see this a reality. Lets take a moment for those that didnt make it.

    • @SEGAClownboss
      @SEGAClownboss 4 года назад +12

      Righteous.

    • @kevingallagher717
      @kevingallagher717 4 года назад +143

      Lost my older brother to cancer a year ago. The original was one of his favorite games. Although I’m super excited to finally play this can’t help but feel sad that he’s not here to play as well.

    • @duankaineo2853
      @duankaineo2853 4 года назад +4

      F

    • @sylvial1985
      @sylvial1985 4 года назад +9

      Cringy comment

    • @Antispor
      @Antispor 4 года назад +31

      jtjandra2331 Dude this comment hit me. My closest friend, Taylor passed 3 years ago. Thank you.

  • @trcsonic
    @trcsonic 4 года назад +87

    Nice as always gametrailers...i mean, easyallies.

  • @Zander0916
    @Zander0916 4 года назад +147

    2:56 ...Oof, poor Johnny. Tifa's OTHER childhood friend. Cloud forgot about him, and now Brad did too...

    • @entropy730
      @entropy730 4 года назад +1

      Yah OK so I'm not crazy Johnny was in the OG. Lol.

    • @c.c.5370
      @c.c.5370 4 года назад +5

      Johnny is not Tifa's childhood friend. He is not from Nibelheim.

    • @c.c.5370
      @c.c.5370 4 года назад +11

      @@MrKnaives OG FF7 English translation has a lot of mistranslation.
      " In the English version of the game, he seems to claim to be a childhood friend of Tifa and Cloud's from Nibelheim (even though his family has never heard of the place) and also claims to have been in SOLDIER with Cloud.
      In actuality Johnny calls Cloud "childhood friend" not because they were childhood friends, but because Cloud was Tifa's childhood friend. Johnny's lines in Costa del Sol, "Hey, is it really you? We were in SOLDIER, and childhood friends before that. You were such a playboy. And a $#&^ murderer!!" should, in fact, translate to "Oh, and you are...? It can't be! You're that ex-SOLDIER, childhood friend, and sexy playboy! A, and... a murderer!"[1] It can be inferred that Johnny was never in SOLDIER."

    • @Zander0916
      @Zander0916 4 года назад

      @@c.c.5370 Wow, TIL something new about a game I played 20 years ago! Hopefully Johnny's background will be clearer in the remake. :)

    • @InnerRise
      @InnerRise 4 года назад

      @food wich what was funny. It was a cutscenes. .
      How is that forgetting him and he's included .

  • @Haru_VII
    @Haru_VII 4 года назад +151

    Brandon Jones has done it again. Don’t know how you can keep churning out so many reviews!

    • @JonasHolmer
      @JonasHolmer 4 года назад +17

      Bradley Ellies did the review. Brandon "just" did the talking. :)

    • @greengraciano6846
      @greengraciano6846 4 года назад +36

      @@JonasHolmer He knows. It's a running joke.

    • @JonasHolmer
      @JonasHolmer 4 года назад +3

      @@greengraciano6846 Thx!

    • @hisokabeatbox9053
      @hisokabeatbox9053 4 года назад +22

      My theory is that his son is doing at least half of them

    • @triphide
      @triphide 4 года назад +4

      I heard he only plays the first hour of every game, the rest is built upon the games marketing.

  • @Zoik20
    @Zoik20 4 года назад +23

    The song used at the end of this video... Thanks for making me cry at work, ya jerks...

  • @MrBrabbzy
    @MrBrabbzy 4 года назад +182

    Of all the reviews that just exploded on to my sub feed, EZA does the best job and spoiled the least.
    Well done team!

    • @marvinezequieltummendoza9660
      @marvinezequieltummendoza9660 4 года назад

      Just read a review from a Spanish Website, and they spoiled too much. Don't know why I didn't come here first.

    • @leomscruz
      @leomscruz 4 года назад +1

      exactly, that's why they are the best review on the internet.

    • @Maztuhmind
      @Maztuhmind 4 года назад +3

      Happy Console Gamer's review was pretty good too.

    • @dirkdiggler8367
      @dirkdiggler8367 3 года назад

      Acg it's the best reviewer

  • @bejisan1
    @bejisan1 4 года назад +33

    10/10 for me, just finished it. And they really outdid themselves during the last chapters. Very eager for more. And being reassured and pleased.

    • @gamerd8709
      @gamerd8709 4 года назад +2

      bejisan1 I’m 23 hours into chapter 9 and I give it a 10/10
      How long did it take for you to finish?

    • @yannispirou101
      @yannispirou101 3 года назад

      I finished it few days ago and it's 10/10 imo 💯

  • @Anxics2
    @Anxics2 4 года назад +50

    This is why easy allies are the best.
    Their reviews are both genuinely passionate and extremely fair

  • @ReviewWingsDSP
    @ReviewWingsDSP 4 года назад +25

    It really makes my heart happy knowing they actually did this and did it with love. This was the first and last game me and my sister played together as kids. She would of loved this remake.

    • @dynastymusou8906
      @dynastymusou8906 4 года назад +4

      I'm sorry for asking, but your wording makes it sound like your sister is no longer among the living?

    • @ReviewWingsDSP
      @ReviewWingsDSP 4 года назад +11

      Dynasty Musou don’t be sorry for asking. But yes she passed away in 2007 in a plane accident. Of course we played xenogears, star ocean and many other great classics. That Christmas though, we got the crash bandicoot racing bundled with the ps1 and ff7. We took turns on the same save file to beat it. Taking turns grinding, kotr, golden chocobo etc. Maxing out our parties before the last fights with Jenova and Sephiroth. Lots of good memories. I am hesitant to play because aeriths theme to this day sends me into instant tears.

    • @markdesselle5572
      @markdesselle5572 4 года назад +8

      @@ReviewWingsDSP Sorry you have to deal with that. I understand what you mean, but remember sometimes it is good to cry. Stay strong and play the hell out of this for your sis man.

    • @jasonscott6067
      @jasonscott6067 4 года назад +3

      Wow my sister killed herself 1 month before sephiroth kills aeris.I was 17 and she was 15,everytime i see that part of ff7 or hear aeris theme i get tears in my eyes,so im with u bro.

  • @Tony_Dellechiaie
    @Tony_Dellechiaie 4 года назад

    Your music choice at the start and the end of this video could not have been better. You guys always have the best reviews around!

  • @kingofthesharks
    @kingofthesharks 4 года назад +5

    0:25 STRONG flashbacks of the Final Fantasy Gametrailers Retrospective holy crap. Brandon's essay voice + the FF prelude must've been the trigger haha

  • @Getwright-
    @Getwright- 4 года назад +68

    Oh damn. That opening music legit just gave me nostalgia, well played Easy allies.

  • @DjangoBruh
    @DjangoBruh 4 года назад +23

    This is one of the best reviews I've seen in a while. Easy Allies never lets me down.

  • @redozmasoma
    @redozmasoma 4 года назад +4

    nice to hear Brandon's voice in this...
    I miss his GT Retrospectives (Final Fantasy primarily)

  • @TeddieSage1987
    @TeddieSage1987 4 года назад +101

    Johnny was in the original game, his role was pretty small though. He was usually seen flirting around the Honey Bee area.

    • @danielramsey6141
      @danielramsey6141 4 года назад

      How is this a good thing?!

    • @smashingwarden
      @smashingwarden 4 года назад +2

      And Aerith also only charged him 1Gil for the flower

    • @purplepineapple7893
      @purplepineapple7893 4 года назад

      And in Costa Del Sol and Sector 7

    • @purplepineapple7893
      @purplepineapple7893 4 года назад

      MrKnaives he lives in Sector 7

    • @Time2LevelUp
      @Time2LevelUp 4 года назад +1

      His first scene is getting kicked out of Tifa's bar by Barrett when you get to Sector 7. It's hilarious. xD

  • @cloudbloom
    @cloudbloom 4 года назад +25

    Feels like yesterday that I was downloading and watching your final fantasy retrospective videos on my ps3 before ff13 was out, and here we are with this first part of the ff7 remake review. Feels even longer since the week I spent playing the original during spring break in 98 when my friend loaned me the game along with his playstation, the nostalgia is hittin fresh😩👌 L&R❤

    • @gizzad
      @gizzad 4 года назад +2

      Dude yeah. Game trailers changed my life. Best v.o. front man of all time

  • @DanLuxe
    @DanLuxe 4 года назад +4

    Let’s face it, out of all the outlet and channel this is the most important review.
    BTW, it was just yesterday when you all reacted to that E3 2015 announcement. Wow. ❤️

  • @Matias-cx3wg
    @Matias-cx3wg 4 года назад +34

    This one and HappyConsoleGamer are the ones I trust when searching a review.
    I ordered the Deluxe Edition, so I’m gonna have to wait a little bit longer. But is so surreal to know this game exists, at all, when I played it when I was 8.
    Really hyped!

    • @merbentan
      @merbentan 4 года назад +2

      Watch ACG's review. He is the best reviewer in YT

    • @weaverquest
      @weaverquest 4 года назад

      @@merbentan Nah Skill Up is the best. I honestly find ACG's style too formulaic and rather uninteresting. Skill Up does a really good job explaining what makes a certain game special and appealing while also pointing out all the flaws.

    • @Jenema2
      @Jenema2 4 года назад +2

      HappyConsoleGamer rushed through the story on the easiest difficulty and didn't do any side content so I don't think they made a very accurate review of the game.

    • @Ukaran
      @Ukaran 4 года назад

      YongYea too.

    • @KVR020
      @KVR020 4 года назад

      Happyconsole gamer is a fan of everything and likes everything, so I wouldn't trust that too much :p

  • @andrewdonnelly2055
    @andrewdonnelly2055 4 года назад +61

    Only review I'm watching! Can't wait for Friday

    • @Cinderkin
      @Cinderkin 4 года назад

      My copy got delayed so I'll have to wait a week or two, but I'm excited to play

    • @JMagistics3
      @JMagistics3 4 года назад

      Dreamcast guys review seem pretty good to id give it a look, talk about some element he didnt hit on, no spoilers either

    • @TechWithSean
      @TechWithSean 4 года назад +2

      HappyConsoleGamer review wasn’t spoilery

    • @lukesmith3597
      @lukesmith3597 4 года назад

      Got mine today

    • @jasonscott6067
      @jasonscott6067 4 года назад

      Lol,me to and he copies true underdogs voice and his signature ending when he says,,keep dreaming,,true underdogs signature is stay underdog,dreamcast guy copies the way he says it.And tries to sound like him.

  • @joestaples8834
    @joestaples8834 4 года назад +32

    I'm at the point now where I can correctly predict the final score of an EZA Review, just by listening their critique. Good work guys 👍

    • @monstahorst
      @monstahorst 4 года назад +2

      Agree! And well, that's basically what a good review should always deliver ;)

    • @ancientflames
      @ancientflames 4 года назад +3

      It's basically always a 8.5 or 9. If it's a big profile huge team then is a 9.5 or 10. That's it.

    • @persianprince12
      @persianprince12 4 года назад

      @@ancientflames is this not a big profile game?

    • @MetatronM
      @MetatronM 4 года назад +4

      @@ancientflames In their last 8 reviews, there's a 6, a 7.5 and 2 8s. But sure. Maybe it's just the reviews you care to watch?

  • @JDMStav
    @JDMStav 4 года назад +5

    Yes! This was the news I needed to hear.

  • @joaofreitas2899
    @joaofreitas2899 4 года назад +2

    Your reviews are super well edited. Also, great script Brad. Glad the wait was worth it. Cheers ✌️

  • @JPLiquids
    @JPLiquids 4 года назад +1

    Best review I've seen so far👌no one else has a better voice to review games. Good job 👍

  • @sebcubille
    @sebcubille 4 года назад +20

    i literally waited five years for this review.

  • @bigweebshawny4230
    @bigweebshawny4230 4 года назад +22

    Amazing review!!!!
    Also, Brad, Johnny isnt new, hes in the original FF7. Hes Tifa's friend. Hes in Midgar and you see him later in Coasta Del Sol!
    You got me hype to play this!!!!!

    • @silverwolf761
      @silverwolf761 4 года назад +1

      Wow, I didn't even realize that that guy was him

    • @JMotion
      @JMotion 4 года назад +1

      He's also at the Honey Bee Inn, that's where you first encounter him in the original.

    • @bigweebshawny4230
      @bigweebshawny4230 4 года назад

      @@JMotion I honestly couldnt remember of it was in the Slums or somewhere else haha thanks for that!!

  • @zacheryjohnson2176
    @zacheryjohnson2176 4 года назад +1

    Love you guys! Great reviews as always

  • @AFriendlyRobot
    @AFriendlyRobot 4 года назад

    Loved the rhythm of this review! The pace of information delivery and music selection was really deserving of praise. Of course very nicely written too !

  • @MVahag
    @MVahag 4 года назад +7

    I would much more prefer a straightforward 1-game remake to the point that I'll easily wait for a sale for this one. Still, the big decision aside, Square has clearly done a terrific job here

  • @ZekeAxel
    @ZekeAxel 4 года назад +9

    We've waited so long for this...

    • @medjrikais2419
      @medjrikais2419 4 года назад +1

      Is finally here the dream become true

    • @michaelatanasio223
      @michaelatanasio223 4 года назад +1

      I need to look at the reaction mashups again. So much joy...

  • @lucaa.6406
    @lucaa.6406 4 года назад +1

    Does anyone know how many parts and at what point does this game end in the story?

  • @BinaryPLUR
    @BinaryPLUR 4 года назад

    Getting so emotional for this game to release, ahhh my childhood 😭💗💗💗 phenomenal review as always, Allies! So happy Brad got to play this!

  • @danielh6559
    @danielh6559 4 года назад +36

    Man the music in this video is giving me chills.. And i haven't even played the original or any FF for that matter.

    • @Haruzak1
      @Haruzak1 4 года назад +2

      Daniel H You should try into the series, probably this game? The musics you heard are FF7 soundtrack.

    • @danielh6559
      @danielh6559 4 года назад

      @@Haruzak1 I'm planning on buying this game but i'll wait for a sale because i can't afford it right now. Also kinda off topic question but do you know the name of the music in the background of this video ruclips.net/video/ziD8dwJNA48/видео.html starting at 9:30? I've been looking for it for ages but i can't find it anywhere.

    • @the7thseven873
      @the7thseven873 4 года назад +2

      What!?😧... You're missing out on an amazing Story. Especially FF7 Original. If you can, play that one first then go to remake.

    • @beastofdarknesss5822
      @beastofdarknesss5822 4 года назад

      The video ends at 9:17 sso how can the music start at 9:30 lol

    • @danielh6559
      @danielh6559 4 года назад

      @@beastofdarknesss5822 Not this video the video in the link in my previous comment

  • @CRISNCHIPS12398
    @CRISNCHIPS12398 4 года назад +4

    I’m 35 hours in (got a physical copy as I’m in Australia) and absolutely loving it. I didn’t play the original (my only other Final Fantasy experience is 15 royal edition) and I’m loving the characters, music, combat.

    • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
      @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 4 года назад

      Glad

    • @justyemmi
      @justyemmi 4 года назад

      35 hours have you finished it already? I heard whole game including side quests took 35 hours.

    • @CRISNCHIPS12398
      @CRISNCHIPS12398 4 года назад

      @@justyemmi I have 3 chapters remaining so think I'll probably complete the game around 37-38 hours. I did complete all the side quests

    • @trenken
      @trenken 2 года назад

      Congrats, youve now experienced about 10% of FF7 lol

    • @CRISNCHIPS12398
      @CRISNCHIPS12398 2 года назад

      Imagine being Tim Renken ladies and gentlemen. Laugh and move on LMAO

  • @ALT-HEX
    @ALT-HEX 4 года назад +1

    The heart and soul of what made GameTrailers great still lives in Easy Allies. I love that you are still here giving us these amazing reviews.

  • @namorsalvatore6543
    @namorsalvatore6543 4 года назад +1

    What’s the name of the song at the end?? It was beautiful

  • @TheDoc7
    @TheDoc7 4 года назад +35

    The good thing is that they didn’t downgrade Tifa’s personalities.

    • @Dragonk116
      @Dragonk116 4 года назад

      I don't see why would they, the trailer suggests that they have all retained their original personalities, Cloud is still as emo as ever, Barrett is still the same, same as red, etc.... Story is obviously a bit different yes, but ultimately it's still telling the same story.

    • @Tico5907
      @Tico5907 4 года назад +14

      @@Dragonk116 he's talking about her boobies

    • @LeezyLazy
      @LeezyLazy 4 года назад +1

      @@Tico5907 HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA ( . ) ( . )

    • @RRRRRRRRR33
      @RRRRRRRRR33 4 года назад +1

      On the other hand, they updated the time travel ghosts

    • @RTuga02
      @RTuga02 4 года назад +1

      @@Dragonk116 Maybe easier to understand if he wrote: personalititties??

  • @Highwind452
    @Highwind452 4 года назад +10

    Just finished it. Went way beyond my expectations. Would love to see the battle system tweaked a bit so it's not so easy to lose ATB on skills when you get interrupted by an attack or mid-battle cinematic. Also magic is sluggish and easily avoidable by moving enemies, which was what I didn't like about Crisis Core. Would be good to have a more homing missile approach to magic so that doesn't get wasted too.

    • @roastpork5437
      @roastpork5437 4 года назад

      Yeah, it gets annoying to have your skill interrupted and wasted if enemy attacks. But we can do the same thing to enemies by using skills on them... so it evens out and adds a new layer of strategy in combat.

  • @iron1223
    @iron1223 3 года назад +1

    Superlative review as always!
    Insightful and informative.

  • @Pierpaolo-Dollmasterz-Rainaldi
    @Pierpaolo-Dollmasterz-Rainaldi 4 года назад

    so. The next gen drops and what happens to the save file from chapter 1 ?

  • @mirkopetrelli
    @mirkopetrelli 4 года назад +32

    straight to the score i don't even wanna watch the video...i've been away from every single ff7 videos for the past 3 months...

    • @zyntax90
      @zyntax90 4 года назад +1

      Yes, same here. Can't wait to play the game at midnight. Also going to rewatch FF7:AC again.

    • @Maverick.D.
      @Maverick.D. 4 года назад

      zyntax90 Wait, midnight? Doesnt it come out on the 10th??

    • @zyntax90
      @zyntax90 4 года назад

      @@Maverick.D. My bad, i meant thursday midnight.

  • @sanguinepenguin9576
    @sanguinepenguin9576 4 года назад +5

    I've gotten into some of the spoilers for this game and I'm not sure if it is like people continuing April fools or not

  • @robinkomin
    @robinkomin 4 года назад

    Easily one of my favorite review channels, always quality content!

  • @AaronWeissTheWeissIsRite
    @AaronWeissTheWeissIsRite 4 года назад +1

    Love your reviews. By far the most unbiased and well balanced. Also having Brandon Jones narrate every review is just the best.

    • @koalabrownie
      @koalabrownie 4 года назад +1

      This review is unbiased? When they gave 10/10 to a trailer showing little more than the back of cloud's head? Yeah right. These guys are all products of the playstation era except for bloodworth.

  • @greatteacherpablizuka
    @greatteacherpablizuka 4 года назад +3

    What about characters emotions?!? I mean, Barret here looks more human than the OG. Look his expression when he tries to go back for Biggs & Jessie and realizes the "truth". I said barret but everyone's amazing telling the player more without words. Also Cloud's melting progression feels not rushed , even at the end he is not even how Cloud is at the End of OG, so pretty nicely donde there too!
    ON THE OTHER HAND.
    Whisperers of fate was a terrible choice to bring it on this game...

    • @kongzihsin
      @kongzihsin 4 года назад

      Pablo González part 2 will really make or break the whispers of fate. It wasn’t all too bad for now but look SE just milked the part 2 off me already rofl

  • @Phantasiafan87
    @Phantasiafan87 4 года назад +54

    “New” characters like Johnny?

    • @Domino2097
      @Domino2097 4 года назад +7

      I was about to say the same thing lol

    • @josephgomez5566
      @josephgomez5566 4 года назад +20

      yeah right? c'mon guys i thought you were FFVII fans.

    • @zovinchen3281
      @zovinchen3281 4 года назад +7

      Since Johnny wasn't an "obligatory" character to talk with, they must've missed him when playing the original lol

    • @AwesomeRickyC
      @AwesomeRickyC 4 года назад +8

      My nitpick too. How could anyone forget Johnny, he was the linchpin of the game :p

    • @jakesemerdjian9499
      @jakesemerdjian9499 4 года назад +1

      Oh there’s actually plenty of new characters who weren’t in OG. They don’t mean Johnny.

  • @nslater1388
    @nslater1388 4 года назад

    This felt really good to watch. Thank you for all your hard work!

  • @bourgeoisdude
    @bourgeoisdude 4 года назад

    You guys have always had the best video reviews, hands down. I'm so glad you all decided to stick to it after Game Trailers shut down.

  • @snakeace0
    @snakeace0 4 года назад +25

    I have a feeling that the open world aspect of the next installment is gonna feel right at home with the new playstation 5 SSD. Seems like a match made in heaven.

    • @jsh020
      @jsh020 4 года назад +9

      Hopefully it avoid open world entirely, highly detailed hub worlds are always better

    • @CrimRui
      @CrimRui 4 года назад

      Ugh, like FF15 open world? No thanks, I will take this any day instead.

    • @unknowingreaper6556
      @unknowingreaper6556 4 года назад +1

      Nobody semi open. I don’t want empty space and horseshit side quest fillers.

    • @Harkz0r
      @Harkz0r 4 года назад

      I think it should be more like FFXII honestly. Zoned areas. Or maybe something like DQXI. Either way, going _too_ open is a recipe for disaster imo. People may criticise linearity, but at least a linear game - executed well - has focus and structure. The problem with FFXV is that its open world was far too barren. There's no point in exploring if there's little to discover.

    • @snakeace0
      @snakeace0 4 года назад

      @@jsh020 I think developers have really been held back when it comes to open worlds strictly because of the technological restrains. Once you add Things like streaming assets in dynamically ( this time around much faster and with much more fidelity) you can see stuff like Horizon zero dawn become a reality. What developers should truly take a note of , is populating the world with quests that have an undeniable personal touch of the writers and artists working on the project. It is why the witcher 3 is the game of the decade for me . Not because of the technology , but the dedication and love put into the details. I just hope the next generation will make workflows like that easier.

  • @Getwright-
    @Getwright- 4 года назад +14

    Haha i know its a little thing, but this game makes it seem so odd that cloud walks around with his sword at all times. Like, hes just ridding the subway with a 6 foot blade. Or when hes climbing a latter and it looks like thw person below him is going to get stabbed in the face

    • @Getwright-
      @Getwright- 4 года назад +1

      @Águila701 yeah, the gun arm is pretty conspicuous, but at least he can hide it under a cloak. Cloude literally wouldn't be able to sit down or even kneel down with that buster sword

    • @Getwright-
      @Getwright- 4 года назад +1

      @Águila701 nah, i avoid trailers, most times in case they spoil stuff. Thats why i avoid most review channels too, but easy allies is usually pretty good

    • @rangerscoach
      @rangerscoach 4 года назад +4

      Right to bear arms in midgar

  • @PredatorCharlie
    @PredatorCharlie 4 года назад

    Your always 1 of the first reviews of games I come too for a Game I can't wait to play. By watching this great review of FF7 remake, it will surely bring many smile especially during these hard times of the pandemic! Besides TV, I pass my time mostly on videogames and this 1 will be a joy for story, gameplay and nostalgia moments!!! :D

  • @TheMissingLink000
    @TheMissingLink000 4 года назад

    Hope this doesn't get buried (excellent review by the way), but what's the music that plays during the first minute of the review?

  • @akatsukino660
    @akatsukino660 4 года назад +6

    The quality of the review puts other professional outlets to shame, very well edited and produced

    • @EasyAllies
      @EasyAllies  4 года назад +8

      We are a professional review outlet. ;)
      I've personally been at this for 25 years. The video editor who cut this has been doing reviews for about 15 years (more stuff before that), and the writer has been doing reviews for four years. -Bloodworth

    • @akatsukino660
      @akatsukino660 4 года назад +1

      @@EasyAllies my apologies, keep up the good work

  • @cambienvenu
    @cambienvenu 4 года назад +16

    I’ve been cautiously optimistic but this review made my anxiety about the game melt away, absolutely cannot wait time play later this week.

    • @omensoffate
      @omensoffate 4 года назад +3

      This is a fanboy review. This game is an absolute mess.

    • @kwedl
      @kwedl 4 года назад +2

      @@omensoffate Yeah only the 6.0 reviews are totally legit right?
      Scores for videogames were a mistake. Every game it's weeks of shitposting.

    • @red-hairedturk5170
      @red-hairedturk5170 4 года назад

      omensoffate "I hate the game and you should hate it too. Good reviews are just fanboy reviews" and this is why we will never take you haters seriously. This is the mentality of 95% of the haters of this game who didn't understand anything. Just hating to hate. Sheep.

  • @gabinidal6908
    @gabinidal6908 4 года назад +1

    Aaaaahhhh that highwind violin version soundtrack at the end part :)

  • @jeyprocketeer
    @jeyprocketeer 4 года назад

    Can i used red on the other installment

  • @MarioDiciple
    @MarioDiciple 4 года назад +4

    You know I always like that I can tell what the score is going to be before it gets shown to me. Shows the writers do a good job of conveying how they feel about the game.

  • @GarredHATES
    @GarredHATES 4 года назад +37

    2:51 There is a god!

    • @Lemegeton300
      @Lemegeton300 4 года назад +9

      cue everyone over at Reset-Era having an aneurysm LMAO

    • @RetroAmateur1989
      @RetroAmateur1989 4 года назад

      @@Lemegeton300 many on the ground spazzing, with frothing mouths! xD

    • @OranjeDiscoDancer
      @OranjeDiscoDancer 4 года назад +1

      @@RetroAmateur1989 you guys need to chill

    • @RetroAmateur1989
      @RetroAmateur1989 4 года назад +3

      @@OranjeDiscoDancer We are. That's why we poke fun at reseterites.

    • @OranjeDiscoDancer
      @OranjeDiscoDancer 4 года назад

      @@RetroAmateur1989 there are plenty of horny people on that site too.

  • @digitalarsenal5234
    @digitalarsenal5234 4 года назад

    Does anyone know the name of the song at 6:40? I cannot seem to find it in any soundtrack (even the original) and it just sounds so familiar.

    • @digitalarsenal5234
      @digitalarsenal5234 4 года назад

      For those wondering, i found it: It is Let the Battles Begin!: Sneakthrough.

  • @phant0mdummy
    @phant0mdummy 4 года назад

    So is this being released episodic like they originally said, or is it a full game?

    • @phant0mdummy
      @phant0mdummy 4 года назад

      Nevermind. Continuing to ignore this fucking game because if they can't be bothered to release it at once, I can't be bothered to care.

  • @sephiros9999
    @sephiros9999 4 года назад +8

    This sounded more like a 9.5, the game looks amazing and I cant wait

  • @Choom89
    @Choom89 4 года назад +4

    Hate Barrett's sunglasses, dude lives under the plate... Barret just comes off overdone IMO, I really hope there is a costume to make him look more like he used to.

    • @andrew_oid
      @andrew_oid 3 года назад

      Artificial sun, remember? ☀️

  • @bluerabbitinc
    @bluerabbitinc 4 года назад +1

    My copy got delayed and I've been seeing FFVII everywhere and I hate it since there are so many spoilers out there.
    Today I'm finally getting my game, so I came here, at 5 am to check EZA review in anticipation to playing today!
    So excited, these guys are the ones I trust the most when it comes to reviewing.

    • @bejisan1
      @bejisan1 4 года назад

      Just listen, but don't watch. Best way to avoid spoilers.

  • @scrappedbits
    @scrappedbits 4 года назад

    What a review. I can’t wait till Thursday night!

  • @jr3120
    @jr3120 4 года назад +3

    Hopefully once the entire game is fully finished and released Square fully remasters FF8, which is personally my favorite out of all the ones I’ve played.

    • @Jenema2
      @Jenema2 4 года назад +1

      The game IS finished, its already out in some countries. There's gonna be more games in this series so I wouldn't expect FF8 anytime soon.

    • @randallmart92
      @randallmart92 4 года назад +1

      @@Jenema2 Pretty sure he/she means the entire FF7. Not just Midgar section/40+ hours. The "whole" game. Playing as Vincent and Yuffie and Cidd and Red XIII etc.

    • @unknowingreaper6556
      @unknowingreaper6556 4 года назад +1

      SgCy this is no where near finished. More like first 5 hours stretched into 40.

    • @EliHank
      @EliHank 4 года назад

      @@Jenema2 Midgar isn't even 20% of the original. The last episode oft this remake won't be out until 2027 to coincide with the launch of the PS6! Look how long it took Square to produce just episode 1 of this project. I'm waiting for this to go on sale

  • @richardlegarda3288
    @richardlegarda3288 4 года назад +7

    Combat in the previous game was not turn based. It was command based. In turn based RPGs all action stops when it’s your turn and you can’t be attacked ie Skies of Arcadia. FF7 was command based it can be your turn but if you hesitate long enough your opponent can continue to attack you.

    • @gamerd8709
      @gamerd8709 4 года назад +1

      Richard Legarda that’s why the remake is legendary, it’s action based/command based

  • @stevenewhen
    @stevenewhen 4 года назад

    Can you max out everything and bring it over to part 2?

  • @LoomDoom
    @LoomDoom 4 года назад

    I’ve been waiting for this!! So glad that Brad liked it, I’m so hyped!!

  • @monstahorst
    @monstahorst 4 года назад +8

    I'm 5 hours in, not skipping a single side quest since they really add something to the characters. Loving it so far. Original FF7 is my all time favorite game. Main characters graphics are on point, rest of the game is good looking/okay. Looking forward to the next part on PS5. Soundtrack is so great! Also love the remixes. I mean chocobo hip-hop? Fire! 9/10 for FF7 fans for sure, for everybody else I'd say 8/10 max. Nostalgia does play a big part here. One negative: I was reminded of FF13 level design more than I initially expected (Midgar only, linearity makes sense and was expected). If you just want to relive the story with beloved characters this works out perfectly fine.

    • @poweredman
      @poweredman 4 года назад +1

      Wait, seriously? FFXIII level design? So this is basically FFVII with FFXIII's skin?

    • @saiyangodbroly26
      @saiyangodbroly26 4 года назад +3

      @@poweredman The original Midgar was quite linear as well.

    • @jedhia
      @jedhia 4 года назад +1

      FFVII og midgar part is linear. They expanded it in the Remake. Sigh.

    • @monstahorst
      @monstahorst 4 года назад

      @@poweredman Kind of. But this is also due to the fact that this first instalment of the remake takes place in Midgar only, so no open world and so on thus linearity does make sense in this case to some point. This is just my subjective initial feeling I get from it, so don't worry about this.
      One would probably not create a game like this nowadays but since I also want the game to stick to its roots I'm okay with this and I'm really looking forward to the next remake part with open world. Actually with the new PS5 on the horizon and what we know about it now, it makes even more sense to me to have the Midgar part as a separate chapter. I assume the new hardware capabilities will help to realise a worthy FF7 open world map (I don't expect to be able to fly around the whole planet lol.... would be nice though...).

    • @monstahorst
      @monstahorst 4 года назад

      edited initial post a bit since I messed up writing on the phone. The FF13 mentioning came out a bit wrong ;P

  • @artvandelay7940
    @artvandelay7940 4 года назад +6

    I will never understand why some games wont let you play on hard mode for your first playthrough. Why is it expected that i play the game twice in order to get the experience i want at the start.

    • @GuitarJester89
      @GuitarJester89 4 года назад

      Well didnt they say stats and all carry over? Maybe the hard mode is also higher lvl mobs?

    • @NeoKaiser0
      @NeoKaiser0 4 года назад +2

      Hard mode prevents you from using items at all and resting at benches only restores HP. Plus, all enemies get buffed. It would probably be impossible to do on a clean file since you won't have Revive.

    • @NeoKaiser0
      @NeoKaiser0 4 года назад

      @Nobody You pretty much need to be level 50 with weapons and materia maxed out to have a chance of beating it. Cause checkpoints are also removed.

  • @adamhentschel5490
    @adamhentschel5490 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for what seems like a relatively spoiler-free review!

  • @luizthiagosouza5377
    @luizthiagosouza5377 4 года назад

    Please, answer-me, those songs that are in the video, are present in the game ????

  • @khalidalamin8069
    @khalidalamin8069 4 года назад +7

    IT'S BEEN 84 YEARS

  • @69inbed
    @69inbed 4 года назад +14

    Here we go boys !! It not a dream anymore !!

    • @84jesterx
      @84jesterx 4 года назад

      Well, a huge-yet-still-part of a dream. Who knows when or how Square-Enix will complete it.

  • @yobilllin9939
    @yobilllin9939 4 года назад

    Amazing review guys...keep it up,

  • @raufyoutubechannel
    @raufyoutubechannel 4 года назад

    Can u battle unlimited amount of times? Like in original version? Or just limited not respawn mobs?

    • @Jenema2
      @Jenema2 4 года назад

      There are explorable areas with respawning monsters and side quests

  • @borgs101
    @borgs101 4 года назад +23

    I was lucky enough to get it early, it's fantastic! :D

  • @ComicsLamar
    @ComicsLamar 4 года назад +14

    Going to suffer and wait for the PC release and/or complete edition.

    • @rbk2kpro
      @rbk2kpro 4 года назад +1

      2021 then

    • @ComicsLamar
      @ComicsLamar 4 года назад +1

      @@shawnbenjamin9636 Lol. I've waited this long!

    • @kei7540
      @kei7540 4 года назад

      Complete edition will be a while from now like 8-10 years from now

    • @exz1tar
      @exz1tar 4 года назад

      Cant be easy to be an idiot

  • @ScrewyLoops
    @ScrewyLoops 4 года назад +2

    This review made me cry... DAMN YOU SAD EPIC MUSIC! 😭🎶

  • @frunchzz
    @frunchzz 4 года назад +2

    I know the game's been out for over 20 years, but I still have no idea what the story is about other than being aware of some of the characters' names. Probably something that should have been included in the review.

  • @foxmcfog7809
    @foxmcfog7809 4 года назад +12

    Only problem I'm having so far is the camera and enemies hitting me from out of sight. Apart from that, it's a masterpiece

    • @arasonyth3243
      @arasonyth3243 4 года назад +10

      How could you possibly say its a masterpiece if you just started playing it? People just say words.

    • @Nakarugasama
      @Nakarugasama 4 года назад +3

      Some people have been playing it from as early as last thursday here in Europe so yeah.

    • @ffxiisucks
      @ffxiisucks 4 года назад +4

      @@arasonyth3243 Because for fanboys objective reality is optional.

    • @phant0mdummy
      @phant0mdummy 4 года назад

      An incomplete masterpiece... dope rendition of a 100+ hour RPG reduced to 38 hours plus 'some extra to do'.... meh, pass.

    • @theheroneededwillette6964
      @theheroneededwillette6964 4 года назад +2

      Generic Gmail Account yeah pretty much. Seriously, some people seem hellbent on making everything sound like garbage.

  • @randooly
    @randooly 3 года назад +3

    Watching this after I’ve beat the game & got the platinum, music still gives me chills

  • @vynn86
    @vynn86 4 года назад

    Great review, some feedback for this vid though, the volume mixing was a off

  • @SourRobo8364
    @SourRobo8364 4 года назад +2

    I'm debating whether I should play the original first on my Vita. Barely started it so I don't know if I have the patience for it.

    • @ShineSpark88
      @ShineSpark88 4 года назад +1

      Not on your vita. That's like watching a good movie on a small screen. You should play it on a normal screen with a headset. You don't play oldschool Final Fantasies, you experience them.

    • @SourRobo8364
      @SourRobo8364 4 года назад

      @@ShineSpark88 But I already own the Vita version. And I don't feel like buying it again

    • @ShineSpark88
      @ShineSpark88 4 года назад +1

      @@SourRobo8364 Ah, then I would advise you to play it before the remake, yes (preferably with a headset). You'll be more hyped for the remake. I would advise you to read or watch a summary If you don't follow or understand the story. The story is very good and deep in a non-pretentious way.

    • @EliHank
      @EliHank 4 года назад

      First time I beat FFVII was on my Vita in 2017 and loved it

    • @ShineSpark88
      @ShineSpark88 4 года назад

      @@EliHank Yes of course you're gonna love it, It's FFVII. I just said it's much better on a normal sized screen.

  • @Deus7447
    @Deus7447 4 года назад +4

    See you in 20 years for the complete edition.

  • @RC-cm3hs
    @RC-cm3hs 4 года назад +10

    The game is wonderful so far and music is incredible. I can't wait for more people to get their hands on it.

  • @johannestornquist
    @johannestornquist 4 года назад

    This is real game journalism. I've been with you guys since the Gametrailers era. After Gametrailers shut down I realized how bad so many other reviewers (IGN looking at you) are in comparison. I was so happy to find that you started up again with this channel!
    Thanks for the great work you guys keep putting out!

  • @MarEXksz
    @MarEXksz 4 года назад

    What do you mean by this is the first part?

  • @JustoFigueroaArt
    @JustoFigueroaArt 4 года назад +5

    Loved how the ending clip showed all the soldiers seeing Cloud set off in the train. All those soldiers are us, watching the game go into release and the future, and wishing the best for FFVII.

  • @MidinVal
    @MidinVal 4 года назад +3

    Just wait for the PC version whenever that comes out. Holy crap it's probably going to be godly lol

  • @danlin8662
    @danlin8662 4 года назад

    Excellent review, though I would have appreciated some commentary on the glaring new story element.

  • @AL_EVOz
    @AL_EVOz 4 года назад

    This was awesome review from Easy Allies. Thank Brandon!

  • @FoNgThOnG
    @FoNgThOnG 4 года назад +11

    This game will help with the depression.

    • @sillylittlesheepjax6009
      @sillylittlesheepjax6009 4 года назад +2

      not rly, just finish it like a man

    • @Kejosruler
      @Kejosruler 4 года назад +6

      I hope it will. All the best to you! :)

    • @Boganfilth
      @Boganfilth 4 года назад +1

      Yeah I wouldn't put too much faith in it.

  • @ethandevilliers4706
    @ethandevilliers4706 4 года назад +3

    Was going to get this but it's part 1 and that doesn't sit well with me

    • @GuitarJester89
      @GuitarJester89 4 года назад +4

      The original game takes about 40 hours to beat. This game by itself takes about 40 hours to finish a playthrough. Than you still have end game content.

    • @joutuber4714
      @joutuber4714 4 года назад

      well you should wait for part 2 then and play that one first

  • @marcelfrohlich2511
    @marcelfrohlich2511 4 года назад +1

    Great review Brad!

  • @dice4death
    @dice4death 4 года назад

    It's been a journey. And there's plenty more to anticipate.