Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Becomes the Second Highest-Rated Final Fantasy Game of All Time

Having earned a Metacritic score of 93 from 119 verdicts, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth can now be considered the second highest-rated entry in the RPG series of all time. It beat out the 92-rated Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy VI to secure second place in the rankings, but PS1 classic Final Fantasy IX still has it beat. It has a score of 94, though that's based on just 22 reviews.

Here's what the top 10 looks like on Metacritic now Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has a score:

1. Final Fantasy IX — 94
2. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — 93
3. Final Fantasy X — 92
4. Final Fantasy VI — 92
5. Final Fantasy XII — 92
6. Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker — 92
7. Final Fantasy VIII — 92
8. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers — 90
9. Final Fantasy Chronicles — 89
10. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade — 89

Compared to Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4, Rebirth represents a six-point improvement and a four-point upgrade on the PS5 re-release Intergrade.

We weren't quite aa hot on the experience as other critics in our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 review, where we awarded an 8/10 score following criticisms surrounding its excessive padding and poor graphics. "If you can push through the tedium of its open world busywork and padded storytelling, there's a great sequel at the heart of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It retains all of Remake's most important strengths, but builds on an already brilliant combat system, and excels at showcasing an iconic RPG setting."

[source metacritic.com]