I didn’t play FF7 before Crisis Core. I didn’t know Zack’s fate. This was the first game to make me cry for a fictional character.

Literally my all time favorite PSP game. Was trying to find it online for awhile and then it was announced for current gen. Made my year.

You probably won’t see this but after a long day of photography and editing and being in a studio for artists all day long I come to my bed and get ready to feed myself another awesome episode of retro rebound! This IS my gaming fix outside the real world

Man as a kid I dreamed for this! Different kinda nostalgia hitting right now.

The box Art and game manual are awesome. I wish we could stay physical forever. Missing those days

The dialogue in this game kills me lmfao. They seriously should've tweaked the script here and there to make it less laughably awkward.

I’ve really soured on Nomura with how KH turned out. The original FF7 is the only game in that franchise according to my head canon. But I’m glad so many people are enjoying it!

I cannot wait to play through this game again

Picked this up on the oled switch and I'm having a blast. Actually pulled me away from MW2 and Ragnorok on my ps5. I just wanna get back on it. And tomorrow the witcher 3 gets the next Gen upgrade. (Chef's kiss). What a time to be alive. Next year is going down in history man. Dead space, RE4, Silent Hill, Diablo, FF16, zelda tears of the kingdom, FF Rebirth. And that's just what I know of. Gaming is off the hook right now.

I have a huge connection to this game. I played this game when I was high school and I had a lot of episodes of depression and anxiety. I was sports guy and great at it, but this game was something I always looked forward to playing in my travels for sports and even when I was at home. I honestly can't wait to pick this up and have a heavy cry, because this game was my game.

Thank you I had no idea this remaster existed I will be getting this soon

Was the gameplay we were watching recorded on your switch?

I grew up with this game so it's nostalgic for me, i love it and i will definitely get the remaster tomorrow :) (i still have my original PSP copy from 2008)

One of my fav psp games. This looks way better than I remember it. Might pick up the remaster for nostalgic reasons.

Loved this game, so looking forward to picking this up later! Still have the original, not sure if it was UK-only but we also got the artbook in the thick cardboard box :)

Great video!! This game was a freaking MASTERPIECE! Love that it’s finally getting the remaster it deserves!! I will 100% be picking this up for the Switch!

I agree with it being more fit for the switch than the main consoles (not to say not to play them on those) but for me it makes more sense since it was originally on the psp. Can’t wait to replay it again after all these years though.

Anybody else notice the UMD didn’t have the legit casing? Did Matty even mention it or did I miss something?

Is AG1 kosher?

Such an amazing story for the most part, it arrives today so i can’t wait to get stuck back into it

I would say it kinda is as impactful as the Original FF7 this was suppose to be a spinoff game on a handheld device but yet it made Zack so popular that he Ranked higher than a lot of other FF characters in other games to the point where he is as Popular as cloud who is the most popular FF character, how did that happen? And now they are involving this Character in the Remake FF7 because he became so popular he would have never been in it if Crisis Core wasn’t as Impactful as the original 7

One of my top psp action JRPGs for sure. I found Zach way more likeable than Cloud ironically. I love the leaping from the train cut scene call back to the originals intro too that was my first woohoo moment back then.

This'll be my first time playing it! I played the original FF7 many years ago, adored it, and I thought they absolutely nailed the remake, which was my personal GOTY when it came out. I love that they're playing with fan expectations and re-imagining the series rather than dryly remaking it, but it seems more important than ever to know what happened in Crisis Core considering the direction the main remake project is headed. It looks like Crisis Core is getting a straight remaster with little story changes, so very excited to get the full backstory on Zack. Great timing, too, as something to tide us over till Remake Part 2.

Is the voice change kinda weird to anyone else? Not the fact it changed by that Zack is such an outwardly confident and charismatic character so that softer and quieter voice is kinda grating lol.

I remember buying this game in the summer of 2008 for my beloved PSP. Me and a friend of mine had never played FFVII (he still hasn’t lol), but me at least, I knew who Cloud was. This game will show us how he gets that badass sword, right? We were SO into this game. The graphics, the combat, everything just clicked. Good times! I just picked up Crisis Core Reunion for my Switch and I’m ready to relive those summer days of old! Hype!

Bro I pre-ordered my copy back when it was first announced and I just got a message today saying my copy will be delayed until the 15th bruh.

I was going through the lack of FF7 remaster on Xbox sadness yesterday, and I saw that this was available. I saw the combat on a video and I was like WOAH. I’m excited to check it out. After I finish chrono trigger for the first time.

I’m still playing Trails from Zero… at the KeA chapter. How do y’all play so many games so fast? By the time I finish Zero, Azure will be out. I’m never going to play all the RPGs I want

As far as portability goes, I actually preferred using my PSP component cables so I could hook up my PSP to my TV and play Crisis Core on the big screen. So, even though it would be cool to play it on the go with the Switch, it wasn't really difficult for me to decide to buy it for the PS5. Playing anything Final Fantasy VII related just feels right on Playstation. I can't wait for tomorrow.

I remember hearing they were making a FF7 game on PSP and I was a huge fan of FF7 at the time so I was so excited. Then Criss Core came out and it held up and was AMAZING, especially the cutscenes. The game gave us more Sephiroth goodness and it did not let down. The only downside was it was a PSP game and was stuck on that system forever, until now. Just ordered it last night on Amazon and showed up to my door at 5am overnight! I'm so looking forward to playing this before I play Rebirth!

Genesis ruined the Nibelheim Incident

Ive never actually played this game but i watched clips of it a few years back and now ive watched through the game on youtube 4 times! Zack is my favorite videogame character and i hope others get to enjoy the story of this game as well

So what’s the deal with the whole Gackt/Genesis situation? I remember hearing different things, like he owns the character or Square Enix didn’t want anything to do with him? Has this all been resolved now?

I’ve never played a FF game but I saw this in the latest Nintendo Direct and the gameplay looked great, the game looks gorgeous as well…I’ve been waiting for a game like this…should I play it? I probably will anyways

Not sure the best place to say this but I want to hear your thoughts on Chained Echoes. It's so good!

This is literally my second favorite game ever made.

One thing I really like about this story that often gets overlooked is LOVELESS' connection to both Crisis Core and FF7 proper's overall stories. The 'battle of beasts at the end of the world' is the struggle between Cloud, a Shinra created 'monster', and "Sephiroth", who is actually Jenova. The 'spreading light and dark wings' are obvious and very literal in Crisis Core, but in FF7 I also think it refers to the failed Project S subjects [this guy are sick/"reunion" guys] traveling north to the crater, and AVALANCHE's influence and positive impact on people's lives spreading across Gaia. The 'gift of the goddess rising up' in Crisis Core is Minerva's revelation to Genesis of the existence of the Lifestream, and in FF7, the gift is Aerith's Holy Materia, which, upon use, causes the Lifestream to literally rise up out of the ground and stop Meteorfall from completing and destroying Gaia. So in both interpretations, the gift IS the Lifestream. LOVELESS is frequently referred to throughout Crisis Core as an incomplete ancient work, missing it's last act- think The Epic of Gilgamesh or Homer's many lost epic poems- but the game overall strongly suggests the poem is actually a *prophecy* about the events that unfold in FF7 and Compilation. LOVELESS even seems to link into the FF7R trilogy [keep in mind I made this comment before Rebirth released so I could be wrong], with Aerith's knowledge of the future and her own death connecting to the quotes 'Even if the morrow is barren of promises/Nothing shall forestall my return' and 'Of course... I'll come back to you. Even if you don't promise to wait. I'll return knowing you'll be here', from LOVELESS Act V. She KNOWS everything already and KNOWS how things played out in FF7 and Compilation. With LOVELESS having a performance at The Golden Saucer in Rebirth, this seems even more likely to be true. After the elimination of the Whispers at the end of FF7 Remake, LOVELESS' prophecy seemingly no longer applies, an in-universe "breaking of the narrative" in the same way FF7 Remake breaks FF7's story. I'd be surprised if some crazy shit doesn't go down during the performance at the park, ESPECIALLY with Aerith singing.

As someone who played ff7 as a kid. I'm glad all the remakes are bringing in new final fantasy fans. Try out final fantasy 9 when y'all get a chance.

While advocating for the Switch version as being a better choice for it's plug and play principle against console versions.. it's 30fps and 720p on the Switch if I'm not mistaken. Me personally, I like my games to run at 60fps like they do on the current gen consoles.

Zack Fair is my favorite video game character of all time. I dipped my toes into Final Fantasy because of Kingdom Hearts. I dived into Final Fantasy because of Crisis Core. Thanks to KH:BBS being on the PSP, I got to try this great game.

It really is. I'm enjoying it so much. Absolutely gorgeous game and such addictive gameplay. You just don't see games like this anymore

Played it on the PSP over a decade ago and now I'll be playing it on switch. Fantastic

Soo many people don’t want me to play this before the original But I have no intention to play the original FF7 although I feel this game might give me a rough understanding about these characters that just exist in 7 remake I’m only playing the remake trilogy but I think I’d have to play this to know zack and sephiroth Even if remake is it’s own story

I believe that Crisis core and 15 is the only FF games I managed to finish. I don't know why, if it was easy to pick up and play or something. But knowing what happened in the OG Crisis core I got the "oh that's how..." feeling. Now I just wonder how square Enix is going to remake CC considering how the FF7 was remade.

It was fun on the PSP. I'm glad it's no longer stranded there.

I literally can't hear "The Price of Freedom" without getting a little emotional. People give the game shit for the Genesis/Loveless storyline, which admittedly, wasn't good....at all. But they absolutely nailed it when it mattered: Zack, Sephiroth, Cloud....hell, Angeal and Cisne were great original characters to this game! They threaded the needle of fun & wacky with serious & impactful really well (something that I feel they are doing on an even grander scale with Rebirth).

15:45 this was spot on. I played on the PS4, and pro tip... take breaks. Seriously. OR, put a video on your phone and turn off your mind ;)

I really want to get into FF, yet i dont want to the original FF7, the graphics just doesn’t held up as good as the pixel art versions. Would you recommend playing crisis core before FF7 Remake?

Square Enix is hookin' it up on Switch this winter... So Happy.

probably the game i played most on my PSP, hopefully i can get all the genji armor this time around.....

Keep it up Matty!

I still have on psp and have ps5 version otw. So stoked

My favorite game as a kid

I think ill get it for the steam deck when it's discounted. Seems perfect for that system and I like the option to play on a monitor or tv

I got it on switch so I can do the sidequests while I take a shit...... 😆 🤣 😂 😹

My biggest gripe with the game was the breaks in combat all separated by activating combat mode

It looks amazing on the OLED!

Absolutely yes, I don’t even need to watch to know the answer. “This game is alittle more important than my Sword”

I never played FF7 before Crisis Core either. Great game, I loved it on PSP. I like playing it handheld as well so I just bought it on sale on Steam. I now get to play it again flawlessly on my Steam deck. A awesome experience.

I'm getting this on switch purely for its portability.

This is amazing on Steam Deck! As you mentioned portability really unlocks the fun factor for this game.

Still wish we got the original voice actors or at least an option to use them.

An excellent example of a Remaster

Picked up Crisis Core for the ps5 just cuz I have FF7R on ps5 and FF7R2 will also be on ps5 all in all I like to have my prequels and sequels in the same system if possible

Already took off work just to play Reunion. Can't wait to 100% this greatness again!

I had this game on PSP but I never finished it. This remaster will be my time to remedy that.

You should look at Tactics Ogre Reborn. Game is so sick.

First game that made me cry!

I never got to play through this. My psp died after I picked it up and never bought another psp. But I plan to pick it up on my steamdeck,

Glad this is on Switch and Xbox. Unlike FF7 Remake I might actually play and finish this one. I try to play my PS4 but I legit just cannot pick up that controller every day. Maybe my charging stand killed the batteries on my controllers, but I have so much experience of just picking up my plugged in controllers only for them to die within the hour that I pretty much stopped using that console altogether. It's a blu-ray box for me and maybe a handful of other games. Having more options with this one means I'm finally gonna actually play through a Final Fantasy. Now if we could just see Chrono Trigger brought forward with all of the DS updates, with or without the 3D update like Trials of Mana got. Personally, I think the Live a Live HD2D treatment would bring that one forward perfectly for me. Then I would be satisfied with my retro games on modern consoles. At least satisfied enough

Yes, it really exceeds expectations for a handheld system. Great story.

Highly likely to get the remaster

Was planning on getting this game on PC for my Steam Deck but i think i rather get the physical copy and play it on the switch

I really need someone to review Dragon ball z Supersonic warriors on the gba

I have a PS5 and portability isn’t an issue for me since I can use Remote Play and have the Backbone PlayStation Edition if I want to play on the go or just wanna relax in my bed and play. (: (Honestly I think Remote Play is my favorite thing to use when I just want to play the Missions 😂 and yes for those who don’t know Remote Play works even when you’re away from home even with LTE/5G you just have to leave your console on Rest Mode while you’re away from home *NEVER ON POWER OFF*)

I’m playing on steamdeck it’s incredible

This game is/was absolutely amazing.

I'm looking forward to this game so much! I have my old PSP copy but I am getting a Switch and Xbox copy of Reunion. I can't wait to play it

Commenting before watching: YES. It is that good. Go play it.

Just started playing Crisis Core Reunion, didn't play the OG. I don't quite like the overdone particle effects when striking enemies. Really distracts when there are multiple enemies to deal with.

Less than 2 hours until I get to play this. ON PS5!

Really enjoyed replaying Crisis Core even though I only just got it and played it (already knew the whole story honestly 🤷‍♂️) on PSP after playing FF7R on PS4 back in 2020... Still cried like a little bitch at the end when playing it on PS5 😭 Might pick up my PSP and replay it that way next now that the "Remaster" is fresh in my mind 👍

it always hits just right

Lol playing this on hard (cuz, I mean... Of course I played the Rick Gomez crisis core), honestly feeling like I'm reliving the game, because of the difficulty freshening the game for me. Dialogue was always bad, so, even with the new Angeal and Zack VA's, it kinda makes the whole experience funny. Not saying it's great, it feels dated from the story beats, but I'm hooked with the game's systems much the same as I was before on my psp when I had to play the game upside down because my UMD case was broken, lol

I want 4k with 60 fps and trophy support. Which is why I got ps5 edition.

So this is like Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days?

Please wear those glasses in your videos :o

I never finished the original but I like the remake so far.

Mega man battle betwork coming in April 2023!

Its sweet and I agree its great on switch

Atleast this is a 1 to 1 remaster. After the sequel/remake that is the ff7 remake.

Just 6 hours until my copy arrives with its steelbook :)

Rocked.

Day 1 of me asking for Matty to cover Yakuza/Like a Dragon.

I’ve been enjoying it a little more than FF7 remake and I didn’t think that would happen at all. Cloud is my boy but I’m definitely starting to take a liking to Zack

Theres no way in hell this game is just as good as OG FF7; Cmon...

Nah the portability doesn't really make a difference for me. Honestly, even when I do get a game on Switch, I always play it docked. I'd prioritize graphics and framerate over portability any day.

I'd give it a 7.4 by a remaster standard

Yes it is!

Shocked you don’t have an Xbox cover in your thumbnail lmao