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At the exact moment of publication, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth boasts a Metascore of 93 on the Metacritic portal based on an incredible 113 positive reviews and no neutral or negative ones, which is quite an achievement for this day and age.

But the truth is that this has always been the developers' goal, according to Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, who shared on social media that the RPG was made with the aim of achieving a rating of over 90 on Metacritic.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was produced with the goal of surpassing 90. We want to express our gratitude again for the efforts of the development team, which resulted in incredible results.

We are also grateful for the support of the media, influencers, community, PR team and many others. Let's make the release date exciting together!!!

In another post on social media, Naoki Hamaguchi thanks players for the current score for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, along with an image from Metacritic.

 

[LectureMaster]

High score guaranteed.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Zero mixed or negative reviews is absurd in the best way possible. Praying that it stays that way.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Nostalgic IP + Open World = Easy 90

 

[Gaiff]

High score guaranteed.

 

[Yoshichan]

I’m happy he wasn’t trying to achieve 80 MC score! What a great mindset! Maybe he should become a life coach?

 

[kyussman]

I don't really understand how you make a game designed to score 90+........surely you just aim to make a great game and the reviews will take care of themselves.

 

[Deft Beck]

I don't really understand how you make a game designed to score 90+........surely you just aim to make a great game and the reviews will take care of themselves.

They have to have these sorts of metrics internally for performance review purposes.

 

[nial]

High score guaranteed.

 

[kyussman]

They have to have these sorts of metrics internally for performance review purposes.

So they could in theory make a game designed to score 70?.........why would you make a game designed to score 70,I'm obviously still not getting it,lol.

 

[German Hops]

 

[kazuyamishima]

Nostalgic IP + Open World = Easy 90

So.... Zelda BOTW and TOTK then....gotcha.

 

[GHG]

Glad to see that some devs and studios still take pride in their work.

 

[Zelduh]

BUT THE MALE GAYZE!!!

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Nostalgic IP + Open World = Easy 90

Not really giving credit to the game for what it does well. This is a cheap/lazy take

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

FF is a very divisive series with each entry. FF7R with how it's reimagining the story is also very divisive. So, I think after 120 reviews holding a 93, with over 40 10/10s is very impressive all things considered.

Nostalgic IP + Open World = Easy 90

Oh really now?

Nostalgic IP
Open World
10 years of anticipation with hype through the roof
81

 

[Silver Wattle]

High score guaranteed.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

I have fapped so hard this evening.

 

[E-Cat]

I have fapped so hard this evening.

To the Metacritic score or Tifa's bazookas?

 

[Werewolf Jones]

FF is a very divisive series with each entry. FF7R with how it's reimagining the story is also very divisive. So, I think after 120 reviews holding a 93, with over 40 10/10s is very impressive all things considered.


Oh really now?

Nostalgic IP
Open World
10 years of anticipation with hype through the roof
81

That game was released unfinished.

Not really giving credit to the game for what it does well. This is a cheap/lazy take

I'll see where you're at in a few weeks after the games release.

 

[AyraSutoraifu]

High score guaranteed.

Good lord...

 

[March Climber]

why would you make a game designed to score 70

They don't specifically aim for 70, but they will bankroll and publish new I.P.s, ideas, and lower budget games at times that will help expand their portfolio even though they feel that the game might end up around 70s in score.

Example:

I Am Setsuna

Inspired by Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is an homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.

www.metacritic.com

 

[Arsic]

To the Metacritic score or Tifa's bazookas?

Both. Shopped a 9 on one areola and a 3 on the other.

My shit is raw.

 

[Efren is G.O.A.T.]

Aren't they all aiming for 100?

 

[LectureMaster]

FF is a very divisive series with each entry. FF7R with how it's reimagining the story is also very divisive. So, I think after 120 reviews holding a 93, with over 40 10/10s is very impressive all things considered.


Oh really now?

Nostalgic IP
Open World
10 years of anticipation with hype through the roof
81

I agree. But really enjoyed FF15 despite it's obvious flaws, music and ending were pretty memorable .It could have reached 90 if it didn't go through all the development hells and dramas.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

To the Metacritic score or Tifa's bazookas?

Definitely Tifa.

 

[BossLackey]

BUT THE MALE GAYZE!!!

THE HORROR!!

Cover your eyes, purple boys!

 

[Synless]

High score guaranteed.

I’m surprised that didn’t lower the score tbh. Most of those fucks act like sexy women is a punishable crime.

 

[March Climber]

I’m surprised that didn’t lower the score tbh. Most of those fucks act like sexy women is a punishable crime.

Because they included a slice of everything to please all sides. Like I said in the other thread...

 

[Fake]

Boobs.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Both. Shopped a 9 on one areola and a 3 on the other.

OK

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Aren't they all aiming for 100?

nope

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

I’m surprised that didn’t lower the score tbh. Most of those fucks act like sexy women is a punishable crime.

Stellar Ass has a chance

 

[LectureMaster]

I’m surprised that didn’t lower the score tbh. Most of those fucks act like sexy women is a punishable crime.

Those fuckers are always hypocrites. Acting like stoic puritans but probably have unleashed three loads on Tifa already.

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

Are you listening, all you studios who aim to make a game score at 89 or lower?

 

[DavJay]

With their budget, why not aim 100????

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

I mean.. your goal wouldn't be a bad score.

 

[Jesb]

Just focus on making a good game. Fuck what all these tools on the internet think.

 

[sigmaZ]

I don't really understand how you make a game designed to score 90+........surely you just aim to make a great game and the reviews will take care of themselves.

It's a complicated formula that involves fandom, waifus, and over the top cinematics.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

So they could in theory make a game designed to score 70?.........why would you make a game designed to score 70,I'm obviously still not getting it,lol.

Nobody designs a game for 70 metascore. A lot of devs either aim high or dont think about it.

Am assuming they added “emotional”, “deep” moments to act as critic bait.

 

[Hudo]

They should've aimed for 77. For marketing purposes.

 

[Represent.]

High score guaranteed.

Good god that video is cringe

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Who in the hell goes into making a game thinking "Right everyone, we're aiming for a 70 metascore here!", that's right nobody does.

 

[Kumomeme]

so we will see the result of game that aiming for gaming meta score.


i hope it not gonna be their future trend though. rating didnt tell whole story and could be bad influence for industry.

well atleast the over 90 rating should guarantee their staff bonus lol

 

[Mephisto40]

I wonder if any developer has ever made a game with the aim to get as low a metacritic score as possible

 

[KungFucius]

I guess this means they will only lay off half of the staff when they finish the heavy lifting on the 3rd one.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Now do that for a new entry that is not banking on mainstream nostalgia.

 

[RoboFu]

I mean I don't think any big time devs ever say .." ehh let's aim for mid to lower 70s ".

 

[Griffon]

Nobody designs a game for 70 metascore. A lot of devs either aim high or dont think about it.

You'd be surprised.
Many devs are run with a very tight budget/deadline with no room for perfectionism let alone great quality. Most of those just hope to hit their intended playerbase and nothing more.
If the budget is low enough, making a good 7/10 is all they need to recoup.

 

[killatopak]

There's a difference between aiming a high score and not aiming at it.

Usually, the difference is a different focus. Focus on money. Maximizing earning every penny on your pocket. Maximizing engagement to keep you playing, to keep you paying. Battlepasses, lootbox, microtransactions are to be included from the start. That affects game design from the most fundamental level. Usually at the cost of the player. The most benign ones are just cosmetics while the worst are literally pay to win.