Well over a decade after its release exclusively for the PlayStation Portable,Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunionis finally available for the very first time on all major modern platforms. This updated version of the popular title includes some quality of life improvements and a much-needed graphical overhaul, while retaining the unique complexity that sets it apart from the Final Fantasy VII collection. Whether you're a returning player or diving into this highly anticipated remaster for the first time, we have a few tips to make your experience a little friendlier.
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- Look out for NPCs with orange interaction markers
- Use save points frequently to heal
- Use side missions as an indirect difficulty controller
- Don't let DMW buffs go to waste
- Stick to enemies' backs to deal the most damage
- Use magic consistently
- Stick to the edges of the levels to avoid unwanted battles
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Look out for NPCs with orange interaction markers
There are a variety of NPCs you can interact with in Crisis Core, but not every conversation is particularly useful for your progression. If you enjoy absorbing all the lore about the world, feel free to stop and chat with any NPC along the way. However, if your main goal is to unlock new missions or optional content, keep an eye out for orange interaction markers that indicate an NPC has something valuable for you.
Use save points frequently to heal
This seems obvious, but it's easy to forget while exploring the world - touching a save point heals all your HP, MP, and AP. Make a habit of running up and touching these all the time, even if you don't plan on saving. That being said, you should probably save often too, because nothing beats losing hard-earned progress.
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Use side missions as an indirect difficulty controller
Crisis Core isn't an overwhelmingly frustrating game, regardless of whether you choose Normal or Hard difficulty to begin with, but it definitely presents quite a challenge throughout its 30+ hour runtime too rough (or you just want an easier experience), you can always take on the myriad of optional missions to level up and earn powerful gear. These short and sweet adventures can be started as early as Chapter 2, and by completing all available missions in the early hours of the game, you can become as overwhelmed as you like. Of course, you can also skip many of them to make the game harder if you prefer.
Don't let DMW buffs go to waste
See, it's totally fine if you don't fully understand the DMW system, but that doesn't mean you can't benefit from the obvious buffs it grants you. Make sure you don't let these moments pass you by, because being invulnerable for a short time lets you bash enemies with no effect, while an unlimited MP buff lets you spam powerful spells or heal yourself for free. There are many other useful buffs you can gain from the DMW. So stay tuned so you don't miss valuable opportunities to cut fights short.
Stick to enemies' backs to deal the most damage
You'll unleash a barrage of magic and melee attacks against your enemies, but you'll make the most of it by hitting them on the back. This will give you critical hits, which can drastically reduce the time it takes to drop the enemy. Granted, you can't always stick to your opponents' backs in combat, but rolling behind them when you can to whine away is still preferable to a frontal attack.
Use magic consistently
Melee attacks in Crisis Core can be very powerful - especially AP-based attacks - but this is where the magic really shines. You'll find magic hits pretty darn hard while still being able to keep your distance between you and your attackers, giving you plenty of room to heal or buff with other spells and reconsider your next moves. Make sure you level up the Materia that you feel best suits your playstyle, and keep hurling those spells like a maniac.
Stick to the edges of the levels to avoid unwanted battles
Enemies will attack you as you progress through the levels when you reach certain points on the map. You can avoid many of these fights by hugging the level's outer wall, allowing you to focus on exploration. That being said, skipping too many fights could leave you underleveled for upcoming boss encounters. We therefore recommend not using this option all the time.
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Equip these weapons
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Plasmakanone
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pulse rifle
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contact beam
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line pistol
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