Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade: Xbox Series X Review

Developed by Square Enix
Released by Bandai Namco
Platform: XBox Series X

Expanding on the 2020 Intermission remake, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade continues the trend of updating the original game with a sheen and polish that makes it compelling to play and pleasing on the eyes.

With a version that offers Graphics and Performance levels of visual flair, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade makes playing the game once again an enjoyable outing for those wanting to dive back into the world.

For those unfamiliar with the story, players follow Cloud Strife as he becomes a mercenary with the eco-terrorist group Avalanche, which is abusing the planet's life essence. The story begins with him on a mission to blowing up a reactor before segueing into a wider yarn about the consequences of the chain effects of his action. 

The story's less of a thing here, because it's all about the hack and slash elements of the game, which sees blocking, dodging and attacking combining in one continuously enjoyable melee of action. Given how polished the new version looks, this is enjoyable to dive back into once again - even if there has been a six-year wait for this exclusive to head onto other devices.

The game's fluid and immersive and with animation that's worth watching, this latest version of Final Fantasy, finally making its XBox debut, is a game that really if you're a fan of the genre, you can't afford to be without.