Developer: Square Enix

Publisher: Square Enix

Genre(s): Action, RPG (Role-Playing Game)

Players: 1

Release Date: March 25, 2008

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

GameSpot User Score: 9 / 10

GameZone Score: 9 / 10

IGN Score: 8.5 / 10

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Game Description:

Seven years prior to the events of FINAL FANTASY VII — The Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. With the burgeoning city of Midgar as its base and symbol of prosperity, Shinra is on the verge of establishing absolute dominance over the world.

SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within Shinra. The elite within the group — those strong enough to be deemed SOLDIER 1st Class — are respected and idolized by the citizenry. Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st. He spends his days carrying out assignments under the guidance of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. During an operation in Wutai, a large number of SOLDIER members, led by 1st Class operative Genesis, go missing.

The severity of the situation prompts Shinra executives to deploy even more SOLDIER operatives in hopes of bringing an end to the war with Wutai—and conducting an investigation into the mass desertion. The ones assigned to the mission are Zack, Angeal, and the 1st Class hero who is known the world over as Sephiroth… What truths lie behind Genesis’s disappearance? What secrets bind the three SOLDIER 1st Class operatives? For Zack, a cruel and fateful struggle awaits…

Game Features:

• Witness stunning graphics, inspiring visuals, and gorgeous CG cut scenes coupled with top-notch voice acting in a 16:9 widescreen presentation, made possible by the PSP system hardware.
• Complete the FINAL FANTASY VII experience and reunite with the most recognized RPG characters created by world-renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura.
• Innovative D.M.W (Digital Mind Wave) system enhances the action-packed, engaging, real-time battle system, allowing players to unleash special attacks or call upon iconic Final Fantasy summons.
• Acquire unique accessories made available through 300 side missions to further enrich the gameplay experience.
• Take on challenges with the all-new “Hard Mode” developed exclusively for the North American audiences.

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“Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII” Reviews:

“Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is a game you must play if you own a PSP, if you like RPGs, or if you want to get lost in a gripping story. Like most Final Fantasy games that came before it, it has its quirks. However, this is one of those cases where you should embrace them for their originality and charm because they add something uniquely compelling to the game.“ GameSpot

“More than just recommending the game, Crisis Core is a genuinely great reason to buy a PSP. If you’ve been on the fence about grabbing Sony’s handheld, then go ahead and pick it up and make this your first software purchase. You’ll be truly glad that you did.” Worth Playing

“Crisis Core presents some great story elements and prefaces the original game very well, offering some truly compelling and emotional moments to the mix. …Even without the Final Fantasy VII moniker, Crisis Core would still be a great action-RPG game on the PSP. However, the game actually adds to the original’s universe, making it a title that fans will definitely want to check out..” GameZone

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