Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a glorious, messy retelling of one of gaming's greatest stories
The second installment of the ambitious remake project is a charming love letter to fans of the original — when it doesn't get in the way of its own storytelling.
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The second installment of the ambitious remake project is a charming love letter to fans of the original — when it doesn't get in the way of its own storytelling.