FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Lead Cloud through Midgar in an RPG that combines real-time fighting with command selection. Opening the battle menu slows time, while equipped materia determines which magical abilities you can bring into combat.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.6 / 10
About this game
Cloud joins Avalanche against Shinra in Midgar, and you guide his party through the opening portion of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project. Battles mix direct action with commands: open the menu to slow time and consider your next move, then make use of each character's specialty. Cloud fights at close range, Barret attacks from a distance, and Aerith specializes in magic. Equipping materia in weapons and armor gives access to abilities such as spells. Between story events, Cloud can accept jobs from Midgar residents and earn rewards. INTERGRADE also includes Yuffie's parallel adventure, FF7R EPISODE INTERmission. Optional Streamlined Progression assists, including unlimited HP and MP, can be toggled individually through the OPTIONS menu.
Collected in series
Final Fantasy is a role-playing series created by Square in 1987, built around fantastical journeys, memorable characters and growing stronger together. Most numbered entries introduce their own world and cast. From crystals and magic to cities where machinery meets fantasy, each adventure offers a different view.
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AI review
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A promising fit for players who want action combat with room to plan their commands.
The slowed command menu could make combat appealing if you enjoy alternating immediate action with deliberate decisions. Materia and different character specialties offer reasons to think about preparation, while the included Yuffie story adds another perspective on the same setting.
Strengths
- Slowing time for command selection could give tactical choices room to breathe during action combat.
- Materia-based abilities could reward players who enjoy preparing their party before a fight.
Weaknesses
- Players seeking the original game's entire journey in one release may find the Midgar-only narrative scope restrictive.
Who it is for: Players interested in party preparation, hybrid combat and following Cloud's Midgar story with an additional Yuffie perspective.
Play notes: This is the first installment of a multipart remake; INTERmission is included, but it does not make this the complete original story.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Resident jobs offer optional activity alongside the Midgar story, which may suit players who like stepping away from the main narrative for smaller objectives. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension For players who enjoy planning amid action, the slowed menu and character specialties could make choosing the next command as engaging as direct fighting. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Seeing Midgar through Cloud's journey and Yuffie's parallel episode could appeal to players interested in contrasting character perspectives within one setting. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Individually switchable gameplay assists could help story-focused players adjust combat demands without committing to every assistance option. | Reviewed | 7.9 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Square Enix
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Release date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- www.nintendo.com
- Offline minimum players
- 1
- Offline maximum players
- 1
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- FantasyTurn-based CombatScience FictionLevel ProgressionReplayableExplorationSolo-friendlyReal-time CombatThird PersonStory-drivenLong-term Progression
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- ESRB: Teen
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Windows PCWorldwide2021
- PlayStation 5WorldwideJun 10, 2021
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideJan 22, 2026
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com