This game is not fun
Simply put, it is a cg movie that you watch. In order to advance to the next scene you have to push the x button 5000 times. They call this button mashing 'combat mode'. There is nothing fun, interactive or engaging about it in my opinion. This is coming from a guy that really enjoys rpg's.

This is something for fans only. Or 12 year olds who liked Kingdom Hearts and want something 'edgier'. Pure simpleminded garbage.

RENT BEFORE YOU PURCHASE, IF YOU CAN.

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Why?

THIS GAME IS TOO TOO SHORT. THREE OR FOUR DISC'S WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT. IF THEY WERE LOOKING FOR A GREAT RPG TO PUT ON THE PSP, FFVII WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE. SO, WHY DIDN'T THEY JUST USE THE ORIGINAL FFVII'S IDEAS AND PERFORMANCE IN CRISIS CORE????? THAT WOULD HAVE MADE CRISIS CORE AN EVEN BIGGER SUCCESS.

WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL FFVII MADE SPECIALLY FOR THE PSP AND AN UPDATED VERSION OF FFVII: CRISIS CORE TO CLEAR UP THE SHORT COMING'S THAT HAS MADE MANY GAMERS SOO UPSET.

The graphics are great, story line is good but is very lacking (FFVII has a number of spinoff stories that can be told if THE RIGHT PEOPLE would get serious about FFVII CRISIS CORE and do it right!!!!!), the play control really needs work, the camera angles are bad, there are no party members, there is not enough character interaction, THE LINEAR STYLE OF GAME PLAY is a BIG NO NO, there are not enough areas to explore.

Let me know if I left anything out.

CRISIS CORE needs to be sent back to the drawing board and redone from the ground up. IF THEY NEED INSPIRATION, WHY THE HECK DID THEY NOT JUST USE THE ORIGINAL FFVII??????

THIS GAME IS NOTHING MORE THAN A ----HACK AND SLASH BEAT'EM UP BUTTON MASHER----WITH SOME NICE EYE CANDY.

Im done with this crap
Hello my fellow fans of FF. I loved this game. Great visuals, ok game play (though not what I expected at all), and a cool story.
So why one star. Because I didnt ask for this. No one did. Raise your hand if you wanted a prequel... No one... Ok what about the game FFDOC... A few hands... Ok... Did anyone ask for a movie about what happened after... Only a handful... How surprising... No one really wanted this crap. We just want a redone version of FF7.
Stop yanking our chain and give us what we want already. I hear rumor they are scared it wont sell that well. We bought FF7 on the PS1, and PC (we even illegally downloaded it off the net many times). We bought FFAC, FFDOC, and now FFCC. Why do they torment us?
I bet you all my paychecks for the rest of my life that it would sell like snow cones in FL during summer. If they remade it for the PSP with graffics from FFCC then heck yeah, or they could do it on the PS3 with FFAC graffics and Id buy a PS3 just for it.
I am never buying another game from Enix or associated companies until they remake FF7. I hope others will do the same. Im tired of this crap. I want FF7 gosh darn it.

For Die Hard Final Fantasy VII Fans
This game is the one reason I shelled out 169.99 for a PSP. I went to the launch party in San Francisco and received a Shinra T-Shirt as well as a Shinra ID Card. I must say after watching all the gorgeous footage it made me relive my days playing FFVII on the old Playstation back in High School.

Pros:
-Graphics are amazing!
-Story is very compelling
-Familiar places give me chills...
-Music is great as well
-Voice acting is one of the greatest I have seen

Cons:
-Controls are a bit clunky for movement
-The Slot Machine level ups were a bit of a turn off... random.

Thats about it... I believe if you have been wavering on getting this game... I think you should pick it up! The bonus Shinra UMD case is nifty as well. If you loved FFVII this is a MUST!

CC with UMD
This is a wonderful and refreshing return to Midgar. The combat system is great and contrary to many other reviews, the slot machine style DMV is an innovation and works for you more than against. The limited edition UMD Case.... Some pictures it looks leather, some pictures it looks like a solidly constructed rubberized case. This case is, in actuality, a very cheaply made piece of plastic akin to a promotional toy you'd get with a kid's meal. The clips inside look like they'd snap extremely easily. It holds two UMDs. I'm not trying to disuade you from purchasing the copy with the case (it's the same price, you'd be stupid not to.) I'm definitely not saying you shouldn't buy the game (this has nothing to do with the amazing game, in fact I'm telling you to buy it even if you have to buy a PSP too so you can play it). I'm merely informing you on the case quality so you don't get your hopes up too high in regards to the limited edition free gift.