The dialogue between these characters is memorable, moving, and often humorous, too.

Every aspect of the combat has been iterated upon.

This fleshes out the strategic layer in combat.

Yuffie and Cait Sith use a synergy attack

With the touch of a button, combat is paused, allowing you to execute these moves.

The stalwart, reliable Barret is slow-moving.

Seeing this mirrored inRebirths combat is a real treat.

Cissnei in Gongaga jungle

Never do these diversions distract from the weight of the main storyline.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis light on accessibility features but not without plenty of options for camera customization.

Screen shake can be toggled and camera distance and responsiveness can all be adjusted to suit tastes.

Costa del Sol at dusk

There are also multiple difficulty levels, including Dynamic which adjusts automatically based on your performance.

Not every side activity benefits from Square Enixs more restrained approach, though.

The occasional task remains a chore.

A game of Queen’s Blood in FF7 Remake

Though almost all of the mini-games make for amusing distractions, some fall flat.

Unfortunately, there are moments where the RPG overreaches.

Never-ending story

Rebirthshows similar confidence when it comes to storytelling, almost always with strong results.

Camera options menu in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Whats masterful aboutRebirthis how seamlessly the stakes rise.

The final act ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill ignite the internet with fan theories.

Final Fantasy 7Rebirthproves that the remake trilogy isnt a remake in the strictest sense.

Cloud leaps towards Sephiroth with his giant sword swung over his head

Looking for other immersive titles?

Check out our lists of thebest RPGsand thebest story games.