Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Impressions - A Mobile Fantasy for Fans Only

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Square Enix has created a visual spectacle in their return story, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. Optimized for mobile, you can find it now on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. During my demo at Pax West I was able to tap through the first introduction to the game and was absolutely amazed at how good it looked on the IPad Pro, but as an initiate to Final Fantasy games, will Ever Crisis catch your attention? 

Although Ever Crisis is a mobile game, you almost need the powerful display found on the iPad Pro to get the full experience. On the PAX floor, I could tell the game had some amazing visuals, but I was able to play again on my iPad mini, and while still visually invigorating, it wasn’t the same. The game starts out with an introduction and a player’s guide taught through an initial battle. This battle is epic. They really pull you in with amazing moves and visuals to get your fighting juices flowing. As you progress through the initial stage you’ll get to experience the dynamic visuals as the game moves into its retro roots.

You’ll move by tapping where you want Cloud to move to, or you can also drag your finger across the screen to move the player. Again, this game is optimized for mobile play, so you’ll do everything with your finger, and there are no real requirements for alternative controls. For those unfamiliar with the game, Ever Crisis is a mix of old and new experiences based around the popular Final Fantasy VII game. You’ll be introduced to familiar characters again such as Cloud and Sephiroth, and there’s a mix of other Final Fantasy moments such as Crisis Core to keep things interesting.

This is where, at least for me, the game lost its appeal. Game play is slow with constant interruptions and prompts,