Which Version of Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Should You Play? - All Ports Reviewed & Compared

[@arslanmalik151]

I do prefer the OG dub . Is really odd that both old and new Sephiroth voice are actor who played Superman

[@ChaosArgate]

Considering Sephiroth is basically the in-universe equivalent to Superman, that's likely not a coincidence.

[@Magnosummit]

Definitely prefer the original voice acting. Seems like the old one has just a little more... nuance? The tone in the delivery for certain lines is just better in the 2007 release than the remakes.

[@KHAce]

Honestly, I love the original CC, flaws and all, but I do think most of the QoL changes in Reunion top it. Both games are worth playing, especially if you like one or the other, but I think all I really needed this game to do for me was to be fun enough to play and still get through the story. The story captured my heart the first time I experienced it, and, going back 10 years later, it still does.

[@andrius5451]

does it posible to download on pc?

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

2008 or 2009 for me. I got it when it first came out in America, and I was appealed by the details and story. The gameplay is different in both versions but still fun. What I liked about the PSP version was the DMW pop-up on the screen too often and got to experience 777 for a good reason.

[@Tetsugen_]

Tbh I didn't feel like the original game had any flaws back when I was playing it, I enjoyed the heck out of it, but the changes do sound good (Guess they really wanted to go above and beyond with the QoL features so there wouldn't be too many complaints).

[@drunkenbuttons606]

I love the new version, but I really wish there was an option to have the original voice cast as well as the new. I'm too used to Zack's original voice.

[@aaiki14]

there is a mod for this one

[@RobyMicrobi]

I also prefer the old voices. And I just realized that Reno's old voice is the same voice actor doing Axel's voice in Kingdom Hearts....I wonder why they didnt keep the original voice?....

[@GeniusCenaa]

Nah, I only need Zack’s original voice. The other cast are MVPs.

[@sonic_genesis]

It’s not the original game. It’s a remaster version with updated qualities to match the Remake. That’s where everyone is upset about. Nothing is wrong with the game it’s still great.

[@drunkenbuttons606]

@sonic_genesis Don't get me wrong, I do love the new version of this game as someone who picked up the original on day one. I just think that Zack's original voice actor nailed it, and it would have been nice to still include the original voice work as a bonus.

[@icedcapplord710]

Regardless of which version you play, the one constant is that Genesis is equally insufferable with his "this is my story and you're all supporting characters" energy in both

[@KCIsMe]

Lool I loved that energy tbh

[@genjiharvester1876]

Then, alas, and perhaps with a twinge of irony, he is all-too-human after all! Narcissism is a very fine and quite classical trait for such a villain. Would that Crisis Core (or your average jRPG, for that matter) had the writing chops to actually pull it off in a straightforwardly enjoyable way. Pretty fun game nevertheless.

[@maldon3659]

"This is my story and your not part of it"- Auron in Kingdom Hearts 2

[@Vayne_Solidor]

I mean, Genesis started the revolution against Shinra and searched for a healing. Understandable reasoning.

[@desireheard3540]

He’s a better sephiroth

[@ggg235]

In regards to the Steam Deck version: It DOES uphold 60 FPS mostly stable (50-60) on HIGH settings. Make sure you change the resolution to something smaller than the Steam Deck native one first then back to 1280 x 800. This should fix your FPS problems. It did with me. The Steam Deck memorises your PC configs and seems to try to apply 1920 x 1080 for me even though it displays 1280 x 800 on the graphics settings. So for anyone still on the fence about this one, there ya go :)

[@vladimirchizhov3260]

👍👍👍

[@Arcanua]

Austin literally said at NATIVE it can't. xD Which is yes true. If you want the 60 gotta lower settings which, go figure.

[@ggg235]

@@Arcanua i don't wanna argue semantics but native should mean the native resolution of the steam deck which is 1280 x 800 - which the steam deck handles at highest settings at 1280 x 800 ;)

[@Arcanua]

@@ggg235 That's not how that works unfortunately and again in his video he explicitly states it doesn't do it at NATIVE. Which is usually meant for default ;)

[@reflectionsofall842]

@@Arcanua Old comment but no native would mean the resolution of the device and screen in question.

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

I'm going with the Switch version simply to have that option of playing it on handheld. Square did an amazing job on this remaster. I wish Type-0 would receive that same treatment.

[@schmecklin377]

i wish so too but they probably only did this because 7 remake is so popular

[@superbro6413]

Always appreciate the exhausting amount of work you do to provide clear and in depth comparison between game versions. See you next year!

[@androzexe]

5:01 For anyone who might not have their Buster Sword proficiency at 100% yet, you CAN do it. It's a long grind and you don't need to since there's no achievement for it but if you do want to, there's a lot of misinformation about how it's done since the game is still relatively new. 1: Go into mission 1-2-1 "Challenge from Security" and grind encounters do 3 things while doing so 1a: Defeat enemies while in the Battle Stance with the Strong Attack 1b: Defeat enemies while in the Battle Stance with a Command Materia attack (I recommend Assault Twister) 1c: Go into Battle stance and and take damage until your proficiency stops going up in that fight with Enhanced Guard. Simply going into Battle Stance activates Enhanced Guard so it's just taking damage. You can only earn 30% proficiency for doing each of these things in Battle Stance and how much you get per fight is different from encounter to encounter. Usually between 0.05 - 0.12% if my memory serves me right. You get different abilities while grinding but I don't think there's a way to see what those are in game. the reason I recommend grinding out the initial 90% is because you need a piercing ability Austin talked about to get the last 10%. And Again, like Austin said it's at 47% that you unlock this. after you get to 90% you will not be able to progress without defeating enemies with Barrier and MBarrier while in Battle Stance. Go into mission 9-6-5 and grind out encounters because almost all of the encounters have enemies with Barrier and MBarrier and you just need to kill enough enemies with Barrier and MBarrier respectively to get the last two 5%. It doesn't show you the progression, it just tells you that you got it with a pop up on the side. It's just hitting your head against the wall killing enemies over and over. Eventually those screens will pop up. and you will get to 95% and then 100% shortly after doing more encounters. And again, complete the mission if you want to complete and keep your progress. Also be careful in mission 9-6-5 if you're doing this on a first playthrough! I recommend doing this on New Game + but it is possible even if it's painful. It's an end game activity for end game rewards, you know? Sorry if that's too ramble-ey. I just want to help get people get 100% proficiency because people online are straight up saying it's impossible get to 100% when you definitely can.

[@RaxonXVI]

I prefer the original English dub but otherwise i greatly prefer the updated reunion version of the game tho I wouldn’t be surprised if the pc version gets a mod for the voices lol

[@fuzzyslippersyt]

I loved the original CC on PSP, and it's crazy to see how much different Reunion is to it. When it comes to the new voice acting, I feel like maybe it should have had a complete script overhaul, as it's not bad in some places. But even the best of voice actors might have a hard time delivering the more stiff anime like lines. Also Genesis is as insufferable as always, so good job there.

[@Vayne_Solidor]

I like him, actually. And his reasons are understandable.

[@Nevergofullretard321]

Actually they did change some lines. And somehow the modifications were worse. It looks like they tried to stick even closer to the Japanese version compared to before, which lead to even stiffer lines in the process.

[@EcksGamer]

I bought the Switch version which i have no regrets on buying just because i did originally play this game on the PSP so it just feels right to keep playing it as a handheld game.

[@theneedforspeeder9575]

They did soo many good things graphics aside. If it wasn’t for the voice actor this would be an instant buy. Great comparison

[@JCRS92]

I really enjoy the 2000's feel of the original CC songs more.

[@PublickGamer]

I completed the original PSP game twice as a kid and it's a childhood favourite. Nice that new people can experience it, but there's nothing here for me, I don't need to pay £50 for the same story.

[@rueyashirogane2710]

I've bounced through forums searching for the differences, but none comes close to this video comparison. An above and beyond production and comparison. Thank you, good sir!

[@willuigi64]

gameplay changes were good, most va except for zach is well done throughout, and the music is either faithful or just better mixed for a variety of equipment. zach’s voice lines are hit or miss. sometimes it’s alright, and sometimes compared to the original it’s like he’s forgotten how to pace and tone his delivery. good game overall and a great way to get crisis core into more peoples hands

[@CCXZBlur]

When Austin said the music was rearranged then said he was gonna play both I was expecting Réunion to be way worse (most games with rearranged music I've seemed to dislike) thenhe played them and I thought they were great they really sound like the originals with few tweaks.

[@Nick-Nasty]

Zacks eyes in the psp version were awesome

[@Paranoida]

You've really improved on the production value of your videos in the past few years. This video told me everything I needed to know in a concise way with no padding.

[@aaronalexander6888]

My personal opinion. Play the remake on PC. everything is great in the remake aside from Zacks voice, it really is the one thing that holds the remake back. New VA is a joke even in later more serious scenes, but if you can play on PC play the original.

[@Killer_Kris7]

Sephiroth's new VA is shit too tbh

[@snintendog]

@@Killer_Kris7 Reno got hit hard too went from casual badass buddy to whiny buddy.

[@Killer_Kris7]

@@snintendog yeah all three got hit pretty badly

[@rjmq06]

Pc hasnt got an update and if you want a 100% buster sword efficiency youll get stuck at 95%

[@rjmq06]

Original is way too slow plus im not too picky about VA its not thag bad i rather play the remake causeits much a better gameplay and ps5 makes this game cool

[@darshio8307]

Battle stand is such a good mechanic. It reminds me when in nier replicant when the protagonist becomes an adult, he can use now large weapons and spear, pretty much the same

[@leandrabarros3582]

I still hear the A C T V A T I N G C O M B A T M O D E in my head from time to time lol

[@chrisinstasis7986]

This review has by a country mile the best breakdown of all the quality of life improvements in the game. I was unsure whether to bother with it but I think I will now.👍

[@Hydrus96]

I absolutely loved playing it on the Switch!! I chose it over the PC because I wanted the handheld experience

[@paulink]

as someone who mostly chases performance when I can, I bought the switch version to play on the go for travel and am very impressed by it's performance. Someday i'll have to play it on the other consoles to experience that buttery smooth 60 fps

[@EddiePReacts]

Or get a steam deck. I play at 60 fps locked.

[@paulink]

@@EddiePReacts steam deck doesn't interest me in it's current form as someone with a switch and a capable pc. Maybe if they beefed up the specs a bit more.

[@ZeroShaneBob]

@@paulink I own a Steam Deck and a Switch. The biggest issue with newer games on it is battery life. Running this at 60 fps likely gets you maybe 2 hours max. You could probably lower it to 30 fps and even 40 and get 3 hours though. 60 fps on SD isn't ideal in most cases outside of 360 era games. It's fun to tinker with though. I bought CC on Switch personally because I wanted a physical copy. It's surprisingly a great version of the game with good battery life.

[@mbii7667]

​@@paulink I also have a Switch and capable PC... still got the Steam Deck

[@jokerzbp9545]

In regards of which version to play, I’d say Reunion is the better option. There are so many Quality of life and obviously better looking graphics. Fighting is so much faster and fun. Unfortunately Zack’s new VA does seem to be the less popular one, but for people who haven’t played the original I think this won’t be an issue if you have no point of reference. I feel this is due to the PSPs original dialogue direction setting it in stone, and the new VA just can’t quite perfectly imitate the original. We’ll see in Rebirth, when he can talk more like he wants.

[@ZeldaGamer2005]

I’ve seen a play through of the PSP version of Crisis Core and I had no problem with Zack’s new voice.

[@andyc7777]

I agree, his voice was a bit more.. emotional? in the original. Had a bit more grit to it and you can feel the enthusiasm when Zack is excited. Not as much with the new VA.

[@Wiseman108]

The only voice that bothered me in this video was Reno's voice.

[@raiko995]

@@andyc7777 Also SPOILER . . . . . When Angeal kills his mother in the original Zack sound way more emotional and angry about it than in the remake. But to be fair the new one isn't as bad as i originally tought now that i have listened to it some more, but ive just gotten so used to the old voice that no one else feels like Zack to me.

[@robinyjo]

Me neither and besides I only played it once when I got my PSP crisis Core Edition and I still hold on to the Key Ring that came with it but I use it as a Necklace.

[@wispofthought3616]

I miss original Reno, gotta say. Overall, the original cast's (and original models') emotiveness is much higher. I'll be giving Reunion its own chance without comparing it if I can, though.

[@Matt_MR]

I'm still torn between the Switch version and the PS5 version, I played the original on my PSP and playing Reunion on the Switch OLED would probably be great, but then I'd be missing out on the HDR and 4K resolution of the PS5 version, if the HDR implementation is as good as the one in 7 Remake then it must look amazing.

[@MLmaster135]

i think when comparing the ost.. the original crisis core wins out on exactly 2 specific boss battle themes that were very hype, cuz Genesis's theme "black wing unfurled" and angeal's theme "no honor remains/face of lost pride" sounds a lot better in og. if you listen and compare both of these between og crisis core and reunion, they deff sound far better in og crisis core without a doubt.(its the beats and loud enough to hear sound in the og that make these two themes so good) Genesis's battle theme "black wing unfurled" sounds better in og crisis core cuz the beats that occur every 30 seconds sounds far better and flow much better compared to reunion. as the reunion version sounds a bit too quiet/pianoy with a bit too much emphasis on guitar angeal's battle theme "face of lost pride/no honor remains", i think reunion has a decent remix but it sounds too quiet compared to the original, which was louder and its one guitar riff into the jam at "2:10" in that specific soundtrack before it loops back to the beginning sounds far better soldier battle(the final, final 1v1 soldier battle against Genesis) now that's actually a bit improved in reunion with the guitar riff making it sound better, though it loses out on the military boot stomps the og had last order crisis mix and controlling the iron beast all sound pretty good in both surprisingly, but it deff stings that 2 of the most memorable and hypest boss battle themes in black wing unfurled and face of lost pride/no honor remains were kinda neutered in reunion(esp volume wise cuz you can just barely hear a thing)

[@MariusBoss11458]

I just wish I could just go on KZbin and quickly compare the 2 without any problem.

[@MLmaster135]

​@@MariusBoss11458 yeah, some tracks for games like Live a Live's remake on switch, final fantasy 2&3 pixel remaster, its a shame no one's uploading those tracks anymore, the dmcas are just horrible yet the music in those games are so good, its a huge shame no one even bothers to fight back by constantly uploading the tracks. and even crisis core reunion keeps getting taken down despite the fact the old version's tracks have been up for over 10 years we really need more people uploading all these missing soundtracks, but they just eventually stop for some reason making it very difficult or impossible to find without having the game itself. I'm still waiting on Live a Live remake's "Heroic Struggle"(Oersted's battle theme) and the other battle musics music to appear w/o it getting taken down. but that prob isn't gonna happen anytime soon

[@kratos_pt1121]

Looks beautiful on Switch. Also, runs smoothly, which is important

[@TheComicbookguy78]

I have the switch version and no complaints.

[@ComicCrossing]

I am so torn. I just started it on PS5 but after playing a mission the nostalgia of originally playing it on the PSP has got me wanting to get it on Switch.

[@gregthehutch]

Great content, this. Very thorough, informative & simplistic at the same time. Appreciate your work 🙌🏼

[@stevenhelicpoter]

I think the voice acting for the original was better. Not that reunion voice acting is bad or anything, its just that I'm fold of the old voices of the original like Zack and angeal.

[@paperluigi6132]

I think I’d like you to compare Fire Emblem 1, Book 1 of FE3, and FE11. Just to have all the differences in one video.

[@tmcttf8087]

Intriguing idea.....

[@funcionapramim]

Unbeliavable great review. Won a sub!

[@BlackGeine]

If you want it for story and music and art direction go for the original. If you want to experience the game again but in a more fluid experience go with Reunion.

[@ericdevito1105]

Zacks voice specifically sounds really goofy in reunion

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Agreed, it sounded better after the time skip though

[@andrewcamacho3364]

Granted, I haven't played Crisis Core since it originally came out, but I could've sworn you were able to control Zack in the original as well.

[@TaiZidek]

You do, but it's more like issuing commands when you attack/use items and spells. In the remake you have more direct control and using items/spells feels more fluid. You don't feel like you have to stop what you're doing and select a spell

[@legacyhawk4494]

Ya I bought it for the switch because I want to relive playing it on a handheld just like I did on my PSP all thoughs years ago 😊

[@Argonisgema]

with how many changes there are in this game i myself think it is indeed a remake. I mean the battle system alone looks to have been redone from the ground up.

[@malikinprogress6429]

I really feel like the only thing im not gonna enjoy is Zacks new voice🤣

[@Killer_Kris7]

Sephiroth's new voice ain't all that good either

[@ltcheesehead]

kinda sucks how everybody is dissing the new voice

[@chaii_latte]

Oh god its bad..

[@malikinprogress6429]

@@ltcheesehead once you get used to it... It's still not as good as the og but it's okay

[@ltcheesehead]

@@malikinprogress6429 sure it aint the same but why just zack? why not every other recast too? dont forget that

[@maxstorm6228]

Yay, you did it!!! By the way, since you like doing port comparisons, do you plan on doing ports like Kingdom Hearts or on other game series that is not JRPG? For instance: Resident Evil, Halo, Zelda, Mario, Bioshock, Tomb Raider, GTA, Assassin's Creed etc?

[@sonic_genesis]

Playing Crisis Core on PSP when it came out was great at the time. Playing CCR now is refreshing and the gameplay is still fun. Voice acting is fine and they did a good job. I can tell the sound quality was much improved in Reunion. For the purist, CC PSP is there for ya.

[@bradmarthafocker4285]

Excellent video as always, keep up the great work, these comprehensive comparisons are really cool to watch. I just picked this game up for the Switch. I ordered the pixel remaster collection and the VII / VIII remaster for the switch as well. Need to order IX and X / X-2 so I can do a consecutive play through for the first 10 games, which pretty much spans my whole childhood.

[@HoroJoga]

One thing I didn't understand: if they were capable of changing the Buster Sword model in the cutscenes, why didn't they just re-rendered everything in 4k instead of upscaling the PSP videos? I thought the only reason to upscale old footage was because they didn't have the original files anymore.

[@schemar17]

They got lazy

[@snintendog]

@@schemar17 know Square they did delete the source... like they always do.

[@schemar17]

@@snintendog yeah but they could have still remade those cutscenes they were like under a minute

[@andyc7777]

@@snintendog How did they add in the new Buster sword then?

[@snintendog]

@@andyc7777 the buster sword was changed since crisis core? Nah I dont see it it's still the same.

[@sergvr81]

Hello, love the channel! I just became aware that there are 3 versions of the first Fire Emblem ... NES, SNES and DS :) hopefully we will see somehting about those in the future!

[@lavender317]

Honestly I vastly prefer the original's graphics. It had a really cool anime style as opposed to the new game's weird mix of realism with just enough anime. The original's graphics with the remake gameplay would be ideal if It was possible imo

[@Roron0a_Z0ro]

possibly worst take ever

[@lavender317]

@@Roron0a_Z0ro you realize a ton of people have that same take, right?

[@brandon_nope]

It's so disappointing to see Square Enix stray from their excellent FFXV PC port to barely putting any options and even then only allowing changes on the main menu

[@xuepingsong5329]

Yes this is the norm rather the exception. Now I think the target 60 fps in dev is done with with frame interpolation and upscaling on a 3k gpu.

[@GONZA10X]

This is the video I been looking for or hell waiting for. Something that explains the difference between the original and newer version of crisis core. Thank you. Now I know why people dont like the new voice for zack he doesnt sound as manly I guess, but its fine by me since he is a rookie; so he sounds like a rookie. Gotta see how I feel about the nee voice after playing the game.

[@Killer_Kris7]

Sephiroth doesn't sound manly either.

[@diegomurcia9387]

Awesome Video!, it is incredible how great the old game has aged and while a little sceptical at first by playing reunion and once out of the nostalgia glasses, each voice acting serves its game perfectly in its own right. Could not love both games more :3

[@Iwatoda_Dorm]

I have never touched the 7th in the series until recently, but reunion seems like it took the updated battle system of the remaster and i'm *all in* for it. Playing the remaster has been such a blast and I can't wait to pick this one up. I think the original crisis core for the psp would've been my first FF7 game due to visuals and prequal status to FF7 alone, but i'm glad i didn't pick it up since I really hate having little to no control over my character and that "pachinko" system that interrupts game flow, I might've lost interest too quickly to care about the characters in it and the story it's telling.

[@dizeestl]

PC has a PSP voices mod so it wins by default.

[@AustinSV]

The mod is early but I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops

[@icedcapplord710]

Honestly outside Zack I vastly prefer the Remake cast over the Compilation actors, especially Cody Christian and Brianna White as Cloud and Aerith

[@lolcat]

subtitles are inconsistent

[@kentstopme]

The new voices are fine, I just want the Zack only mod from the original voice

[@dizeestl]

@@kentstopme the new voices are not fine. It's some of the worst voice acting since the ps1 resident evils. Awful direction by whoever led the project.

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

Honestly if Reunion had the original VA for Zack and Sephiroth it would be perfect

[@EggShen905]

I never played the original but heard the arguments over the voice acting changes. Having listened to quite a few comparisons, I don't get the problem. I *do* understand nostalgia and not wanting things changed unless it's necessary, but I would argue that making the voice cast unified and consistent with the new FFVII Project is reasonably necessary.

[@batmabel]

Really looking forward to the Persona and Battle Network videos 😀

[@kylestyle5693]

Wow! Thanks for that. Loved the thoroughness of it.

[@BobBobOnYouTube]

I've always wondered, do these remakes cause the value of the original version to drop? I remember Crisis Core being hard to find and quite expensive if you wanted the PSP version.

[@shinjig]

Depends on the market. There will always be some people that will find value in the original, no matter how dated it might become. This was the case with Suikoden 1 and 2 for the PSX. Despite it coming out on PSN, the value for the PSX version is still around $200. If you don't care about it being 100% like the original then these remasters are great.

[@seikaskye]

Can we get all ports reviewed for World of Final Fantasy?

[@Gambit2483]

Happy New Year Austin! Damn I love your channel 😅....honestly, dunno if you gets the recognition you deserves but...Thanks for existing on KZbin 🙏💪 And again, Happy New Year! 🎉🎊

[@SeanUCF]

I really don't get all the comments on Zack's VA. They're basically the same. I hear a much bigger difference in Sepheroth's VA.

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Yeah, the only difference being that Zack's new VA only showed improvement after the timeskip (It wasn't too bad, but some of the lines were just corny)

[@ShadyPlatinum777]

I prefer Zack’s original voice but prefer Sephiroth’s new one personally. I’m sure I’ll get use to it though.

[@fierytigergaming8112]

I have a neutral opinion on Zack's voice, but Cody definitely sounded more natural when he did younger Cloud

[@davidhill8565]

I never played the original Crisis Core, but I just got started playing Crisis Core Reunion.

[@TylerRuins]

Wow, I caught several of the QoL changes while going through _Reunion_ , but I didn't fully grasp just how much was adjusted. In terms of gameplay, it's no contest for me; _Reunion_ is just *so much* better. I can actually enjoy the side mission grind and look forward to the challenges they present. I remember those same missions being such a slog in the original that I eventually just stopped trying them entirely and rushed to the end of the game. The voice acting is the real sticking point. Honestly, _Reunion_ has some significantly better acting in some areas; but Caleb Pierce as the new voice of Zack is in such a tough position. He can absolutely nail certain scenes and would be perfectly fine if the original VA wasn't there to compare to. I feel like, overall, Caleb's Zack has sort of an air of cockiness to him, whereas Rick Gomez's original rendition gave a genuine sense of excitement and naiveté. Also not really feeling _Reunion_ Sephiroth but he's never been quite what I expected in any rendition. Regardless, _Reunion_ is 100% the way to play for anyone interested in the game. Though, if you're on the fence, maybe wait for a price drop and pick it up on sale.

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

Best Buy has them on Switch for $30 as a Black Friday deal right now. 11/21/2023

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

As someone who bought & beat the remake for an early Black Friday deal from Best Buy, I am impressed with the remake. It has changes like gameplay, graphics, voice acting, difficulty, and such. As much as I loved the original version of the Playstation Portable (haven't played it after the second walkthrough since 2009), I prefer Reunion for the graphics and gameplay. Both the original and Reunion versions were cinematic and detailed, to be honest. Great music on both games, too. As for a better gaming experience, I prefer to use earbuds on a handheld console like what I did with Switch as well as Playstation Portable. Sucks the original version isn't backward compatible on anything and that needs to happen. Great comparison, though! 11/21/2023

[@kuyavalcrist1736]

I play on Switch Lite and I am enjoying it!

[@batmabel]

Thanks for showcasing the Steam Deck version! This definitely put the game on my radar.

[@janambro8919]

...i needed a channel like yours.

[@ernjdasdd]

was honestly pissed that the ps4 pro version wasnt 1080p 60. But then again the cpu in the ps4 was trash from day 1.

[@PainWrld]

I prefer the og CC's voice actors, some of the character models along with their facial expression animations, and some of the og songs but the combat, graphics/textures in reunion are way better. Honestly Id say if u want a lil somethin in the middle just play the og on ppsspp and just up the resolution and u basically have a free remaster. Honestly I kinda just wanted them to re release the og game in 4k 60fps with reunions combat

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

I would rather have the original Crisis Core as backward compatible for newcomers who can get to experience it.

[@fallen_tsu]

great video as always, hope you have a good new years!

[@ZoldathGaming]

Did you not say which version to play?

[@destebangm11216]

Hey austin, I have to be honest, I absolutely love the quality of your content , is amazing, I love seeing the amount of time you dedicate to review each title and is nice to see that. And I remembered that you had some problems with the channel, have you ever considered asking digital foundry to do some collaborations or maybe joining the team? I saw a recent video of them and they want to grow on their PC and Retro coverage staff, and honestly I think you are the best content creator after digital foundry.

[@Naxaky]

It bothered me too when i learned that they changed zacks voice and i prefer old one(no disrespect to either voice actors) But dude... RENO!!?? MY POOR AXEL!!! 😢😢i want my axel back yow :( Well at least the new one still suits reno..

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

Ok, now that I have a reference I really must say the new cast fits much better.. but I suspect a lot of that comes down to better voice directing. And just overall more experience with adapting from Japanese to English.

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Meh, apart from pre-timeskip Zack - after Caleb changed his voice when Zack got his scar and the buster sword, he sounded better (Key example: his version of the "Price of Freedom" speech)

[@notoriousalien]

oh my god i knew i wasn't going crazy about the buster sword??? i swear i thought it looked less nice, now i know they actually changed it. such a shame tbh, looked so much nicer and more "honorable" before. really shows angeal's elegance.

[@BranDuke]

Underrated channel. Great shit dude 🙌🏾

[@jwdeigns]

So when I played this by far the best experience was on my Steam Deck

[@Jorje15gaming]

Can you do a video on wich versions of the Castlevania games to play?😊

[@emerelle3535]

I „enjoyed“ the game on PS5 even tho I had to play it fully guided to obtain all those missable trophies. Was still and adventure! Played everything on hard except for Minerva. She seemed impossible for my skill level… but maybe I was just impatient because I wanted to start Rebirth after Platinum. x) Edit: Also I'm so glad I was told to play this before Rebirth, wouldn’t have Connected to Zack otherwise and it made Remakes Ending and Rebirth so much more… confusing, lol, but also better! Cannot wait for Part 3! :)

[@admiralAlfonso9001]

An idea of another one of these videos to do is Skies of Arcadia best version

[@FirebyrdXX]

Wow, having played the original at release over 15 years ago, I cant believe how many QOL changes were made. Im impressed! That being said, you can't top Zack's original VA

[@KennyGallop]

The new version is way better! Visually for sure! And the voice actors outshine their predecessors as well. I’m glad to have the consistency of voice actors from this to the Remake trilogy. It feels like I’m playing a new game, except the gameplay does feel a bit dated at times. But they did a spectacular job. It’s incredible to think about how this game originally released only 10 years after FFVII on PS1. And 16 years have passed since then. Gameplay hasn’t changed much in the last 16 years but, wow, the evolution from FFVII to CC is incredible.

[@ZacklFair]

TLDW; Answer without watching : PC/Steam

[@The_Mister_E]

I haven't played either, but the old lines sound better than the newer ones IMO. The new voice acting in last clip just sounded like a child yelling out his lines, whereas the old ones sounded like he was genuinely furious.

[@Killer_Kris7]

And Sephiroth sounded like a grown up

[@norfskate]

Yeah, they also kept the million missions that have to be played if you want to stand any chance of levelling up 😑

[@RainbowPowerRangerX]

I would make sure to mention fsr im future Steam Deck breakdowns Voice acting is fine to me. Zack is a dork in both… which is the point.

[@sidrezig4449]

I’m going with Ps5 i played the original PsP and want to play on PlayStation it feels nostalgic

[@Vayne_Solidor]

Gameplay is a HUGE upgrade. OG CC actually was annoying af thanks to these interruptions.

[@theelike4302]

I've been liking everything except the voice acting. Sephiroth sounded much better with the old voice actor.

[@Killer_Kris7]

Agreed

[@fierytigergaming8112]

@@Killer_Kris7 Why am I not surprised to see you here? You write the same thing on EVERY VA video

[@divinesoul1987]

I wonder if they'll ever patch a performance mode on PS4 Pro to play in 1080p and 60 fps, rather than a forced 4K with 30 fps.

[@Keon994]

Sephiroth's original voice actor was so much better.

[@gus4393]

Bro do a valkrye profile video please 🥺

[@AustinSV]

I'd like to, I have a rough draft written, but 3 videos in 1 month was beyond my limit so I'll need to recover a little bit first

[@miked.2323]

The one that Square Enix respects the fanbase enough to put the main games on as well😑.

[@foodwich2132]

If it wasn't for that new Zack voice, I'd be singing to the heavens that Reunion is better. But man, Caleb Pierce was such a miscast for Zack. I don't even think they needed to get Zack's original actor Rick Gomez back (although that would be the best outcome). I like some of the new Remake actors, Cloud's new actor is just objectively better than Steve Burton. And some are decent, I used to not like Sephiroth's new one but he warmed more up to me in this I'll admit. Zack sadly, is the only one I think is outright bad.

[@FlammableAirFreshener]

The audio from the PSP version sounds so compressed - I feel like if they left it as was, I'd be more upset.

[@cagrijalba]

If you have a PS5 the best option is to buy the ps4 version that I found everywhere cheaper and you can download the ps5 version free

[@baeshin]

Correction, FFVII Remake is a remake. It doesn't get more "remake" than changing the graphics, gameplay, and story. If anything, it's probably the first remake to actually live up to the name "remake".

[@maninblack3410]

I mean, you’re wrong because it’s a continuation of the compilation series so it’s literally a sequel and not a remake, but even if that weren’t the case there’s still a debate over what’s considered a remake.

[@ians_parks]

FF7 "Remake" is a reimagining. The only reason its called Remake was for marketing reasons.

[@maninblack3410]

@@ians_parks honestly I feel like if you sat people down and asked them to define “remake” and “reboot” without picturing ff7r their definition of a reboot would fit better… defenders of the game are super hardcore about it having to be a remake despite the fact that it just isn’t. Because it’s a sequel.

[@ians_parks]

@@maninblack3410 I agree that it is both a reimagining and a sequel. It takes place after the original game already happened once before with "remake" just being a second reimagined timeline. The reason I don't consider it a flat out reboot is because it goes out of its way to make allusions to and connect itself to the OG timeline.

[@jacoblesperance2208]

The old voice cast is so much better!

[@PrincessNine]

I literally tried to warn you about making this mistake, they didn't remake the in-game fmv's. They were in the games engine fans discovered. So the visual update to them didn't require remaking the original cutscene. The voices and soundtrack should have a toggle option for the original

[@ians_parks]

So you're saying the version with original buster sword design has existed ever since the original 2007 game? That would explain why they didn't bother to rerender the fmvs at a higher resolution or update the inconsistent designs with remake like shinra soldier uniforms.

[@PrincessNine]

@@ians_parks ya, all the pre-rendered stuff that looked crustier than the in engine cutscenes are in the game just missing effects n such.

[@VideoGamePerson1]

Where are you getting this information? I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to convey and would like to see for myself what you mean.

[@PrincessNine]

@@VideoGamePerson1 ahem *CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY VII* on the Sony PLAYSTATION PORTABLE released in Japan in 2007 used a mixture of real time cutscenes (running through the engine at that very moment) in engine prerendered cutscenes(cutscenes processed in the engine then recorded and turned into video files to play in place of a real time in engine cutscene, more than likely to save on space, and or rendering), and full motion videos, which usually was just code for, CGI cinematics which are rendered separately prior to their integrationto the product, or simply, Pre rendered(Aka, not real time *in engine*, or prerendered *in engine*). USUALLY when it comes to Japanese remasters, or most things. Unless you literally have the original files, re rendering is usually out of the question. Hence the AI upscaling of the CGI cinematics. The in engine prerendered cinematics would either be replaced with recreations or left unaltered due to them being unchangeable. They are extremely compressed in the PSP(Playstation Portable) version of this game. The video and the reply are under the assumption they RECREATED THE ORIGINAL PRERENDERED IN ENGINE CUTSCENES *SHOT FOR SHOT*, MOVEMENT FOR MOVEMENT. All in order to avoid reusing those extremely lower quality cutscenes. Because real time in engine means you can render at higher resolutions aka manipulate the visuals, aka glue on your unreal Engine 4 graphics and other extras. However they didn't need to. Players discovered the prerendered in engine cutscenes had real time in engine renders versions in the games code. However they are missing their final visual effects or some models or physics are off. This means square Enix simply had to take those versions of the cutscenes to run their updates on. You can find the cutscenes on KZbin. The old crusty cutscene videos have real time versions in the psps code. Making remasters easier for square. Am I clear enough? The problem here is Austin called the prerendered cutscenes using the in engine assets fmv's which is usually preserved for "cgi". So to some it looks like I'm saying the cgi cutscenes were in the games files but running in real time. Such as sephiroth vs angeal vs genesis. Or the summons.. Nope, that stuff is 100% stuck at lower rendered resolutions or currently lost files for square. One last clarification. There are video versions of in game cutscenes. Heavily compressed. Non video versions are available in the code.

[@VideoGamePerson1]

@@PrincessNine I see now, thank you for the clarification.

[@tinyrogue1320]

Yea not gonna lie, the new version looks very good, but I can't get over the voices. The characters sound very similar, but just off enough to irk me. No buy from me! Thanks for the awesome video :)

[@Sephiyroth]

Id love to see you compare the persona series!