Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Achieves Stellar Metacritic Score of 93, Director Celebrates Success
The highly anticipated release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is just around the corner, and fans couldn’t be more excited. With the game set to arrive on PS5 next Thursday, March 29, early reviews have started pouring in, and it seems that the sequel has exceeded all expectations. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth currently holds an impressive Metacritic score of 93, surpassing its predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which garnered a still impressive score of 87.
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi took to Twitter to express his joy and gratitude for the overwhelmingly positive response. He revealed that achieving a review score above 90 was one of the development team’s main goals. “To reach review scores over 90 was one of our goals as a development team,” Hamaguchi stated in a heartfelt message on Twitter. “To reach fans and welcome new ones as well! Thank you!”
Hamaguchi also took the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the entire development team. He expressed his gratitude to the press, community, influencers, and the PR team for their unwavering support throughout the process. “This wonderful result was only possible thanks to the entire development team’s hard work and dedication,” Hamaguchi said. “So I’d like to thank them from the bottom of my heart. Let’s continue this positive momentum through the launch of the game, everyone!”
The outstanding score achieved by Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth makes it the highest-rated entry in the series in the past 23 years. It also secures its position as the second highest scoring Final Fantasy game on Metacritic overall. The game has even outperformed last year’s highly acclaimed Final Fantasy 16, which received a score of 87. Additionally, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, the prequel featuring Zack Fair, achieved a respectable score of 78. However, Final Fantasy 9 still holds the top spot with a score of 94, just one point ahead of Rebirth.
In our own review of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, we praised the game for its meaningful improvements and its ability to build upon the success of its predecessor. “It’s a rare thing to see Square Enix make a direct sequel, and it’s been made to count here with a second act that meaningfully improves the past and charts a course for a final act that promises plenty of twists and turns,” we stated.
Meanwhile, fans of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have been treated to a taste of the game’s combat through the Junon demo. Early reports suggest that players are thoroughly enjoying the intense and immersive combat experience, further fueling the anticipation for the game’s official release.
With its stellar Metacritic score and the overwhelming positive response from both critics and fans, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is undoubtedly set to become one of the most memorable entries in the beloved franchise. As we eagerly await its arrival on PS5, it’s clear that the hard work and dedication of the development team have paid off, delivering a gaming experience that exceeds all expectations.