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Should I play Crisis Core before FF7 Rebirth?

It isn't known how much of the overall plot Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will cover, or what developer Square Enix has in store for Cloud
Cloud
Cloud Strife (Japanese: クラウド・ストライフ, Hepburn: Kuraudo Sutoraifu) is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square's (now Square Enix's) 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII, its high-definition remake, and several of its sequels and spinoffs.
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, Zack, and the others. For this reason, learning more about Zack, Sephiroth, and even Cloud by playing Crisis Core before Rebirth seems essential.
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Should I play Crisis Core before FFVII Remake?

The best order would be FF7 original -> Crisis Core Reunion -> FF7 Advent Children (movie) -> FF7 Remake. This is because Crisis Core spoils Clouds backstory and because FF7 Remake is both a remake and a sequel (it's complicated and I won't elaborate because that would be spoiling).
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Does Crisis Core Reunion take place before or after FF7 Remake?

While it's possible to play and understand FF7 Remake without playing Crisis Core Reunion first, the story makes more sense with context provided from Zack's time as a SOLDIER 1st Class.
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Is Crisis Core a prequel to FF7 Remake?

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is a remastered release of the 2007 action RPG Crisis Core. It's a 'prequel' to 1997's Final Fantasy 7 that tells the story of Zack Fair, a central figure in the mythos of the original game.
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Should I play Crisis Core or Crisis Core Reunion?

Overall, if you are a Final Fantasy VII fan, whether you love the original, the remake, or anything in between, Crisis Core Reunion is a must-play. The gameplay is fun, the environments are beautiful, and playing the game on Switch is a blast.
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Is it okay to play Crisis Core first?

If you're looking to play the original, then play that first. If you only intend on playing the remake, it doesn't matter. In fact, I'd play Crisis Core first if you only want to play the remake. I personally prefer playing games in chronological order so I vote this game first.
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Is Crisis Core still canon?

Crisis Core Reunion Is Canon For Both Final Fantasy 7 Continuities. Crisis Core Reunion's story is the same as the original game, so Square Enix didn't make major changes to its canon in the way that some players anticipated.
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How many years does Crisis Core cover?

Based roughly on the character's ages, it can be ascertained that Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion takes place approximately seven years before events in FF7.
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Does Crisis Core Reunion change anything?

So, the answer to how the story of Crisis Core Reunion connects to FF7 Remake is that it doesn't, because there are no real changes!
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Does Crisis Core remake change the story?

Crisis Core Reunion's story is completely unchanged from the original PSP game in 2007, but it's clear that there are a lot of connotations to what we might see in FF7 Rebirth.
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Does Aerith appear in Crisis Core?

Aerith appears in the prequel game Crisis Core. At the age of 16, she meets Zack, for whom she develops feelings during his stay in Midgar. Aerith and Zack develop a romantic relationship, but Zack is killed at the end of Crisis Core after being held in a Mako chamber for four years in the Shinra Mansion basement.
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How old is Tifa in FF7 Crisis Core Reunion?

Tifa Lockhart was born on May 3, 1987, and is 20 years old in FF7.
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How many hours of gameplay is Crisis Core Reunion?

When focusing on the main objectives, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is about 13½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 46 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Does Crisis Core spoil Final Fantasy 7?

Even though it's a prequel, Crisis Core Reunion spoils some major plot points of Final Fantasy 7, involving major characters like Cloud and Sephiroth.
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Is Sephiroth bad in Crisis Core?

Crisis Core allows the series to turn back time and showcase just what Sephiroth was like back before he was the series' most threatening villain. While he still seems standoffish and cold, he also shows a bit of a kind heart underneath his proud attitude.
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What order should I play FF7 games in?

It remains to be seen where it goes. Play original FF7, Watch FF7 Advent Children, Skip Dirge of Cerberus (it's bad but there's content) Watch Last Order: FF7 Must Play FF7 Crisis Core, (Novels don't count) (mobile games too) play FF7R after that it's FF7 reunion and rebirth. FF7 is not starwars lol it's a prequel.
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Is Zack still alive in FF7 Rebirth?

Zack Fair, Cloud's friend and mentor who met his untimely end at the hands of Shinra, is confirmed to be alive in this new timeline, and the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth title may be referencing him specifically.
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Why does Crisis Core Reunion look weird?

It's wild that the CG cutscenes in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion look worse than the in-game graphics because they weren't updated.
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Is Tifa in Crisis Core Reunion?

Zack doesn't just cross paths with Cloud and Aerith - he also encounters another beloved FINAL FANTASY VII character: Tifa Lockhart!
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How old is Yuffie in Crisis Core?

The nine-year-old Yuffie makes brief appearances in the 2007 prequel action role-playing game Crisis Core, where she fights against Shinra following their invasion and takeover of Wutai. After meeting Zack Fair, she enlists his help to find treasures in several side missions.
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Is Zack stronger than Cloud?

Both Zack and Cloud are very powerful fighters. A battle between them would be a very close match. However, purely because Cloud gets more time to develop his skills, while Zack dies earlier, Cloud ends up being a little stronger than Zack.
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Which version of Crisis Core is the best?

Thanks to a series of substantial visual updates, and an improved combat system, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion stands as the best remaster Square Enix has ever made. This is the definitive version to enjoy the adventure of Zack Fair.
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Who is the strongest boss in Crisis Core?

Minerva is a superboss in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, and the most powerful boss.
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Is Zack alive in Reunion?

The biggest spoilers for Crisis Core: FF7 - Reunion include the fact that the ending is unchanged, and Zack still dies the same way. Those who completed Final Fantasy 7 Remake saw a late-game scene showing that Zack is still alive in that timeline.
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Who is Cloud's girlfriend?

If you're asking about who Cloud's love interest is, really, it's Tifa. Tifa was who he wanted to impress since his childhood, and in a way left to join SOLDIER in order to do so.
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