Square Enix’s Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion has arrived as a native release for Nintendo’s new hardware, offering a clearer visual and performance lift over the prior Nintendo Switch port while otherwise delivering the same content and structure fans expect.
The remake of the 2007 PlayStation Portable title remains focused on Zack Fair’s story and the action-oriented combat that distinguishes Reunion from the mainline Final Fantasy VII releases.
Our review of the Nintendo Switch 2 build found the port concentrates on fidelity and frame-rate options rather than new gameplay or narrative additions.
The Switch 2 version introduces a title-menu toggle that lets players prioritize either visuals or performance.
Graphics mode targets 30 frames per second with enhanced effects and detail, while Performance mode targets 60 frames per second with fewer visual extras.
Both modes run at native 1440p, a substantial improvement over the dynamic 720p presentation of the earlier Switch release.
On account management and cross-compatibility, the Switch 2 release follows Square Enix’s recent approach to next-gen ports.
'The Switch 2 release does not include a discounted upgrade, an upgrade path, or save data transfer for owners of the original Switch version,' the review notes.
That means existing Switch owners who want the native Switch 2 experience must purchase the new version and start anew; save files do not migrate between versions.
Beyond the technical uplift, the game itself is unchanged in scope and structure.
Reunion is a comprehensive remake of the PSP-era Crisis Core that modernizes presentation and combat mechanics.
Story missions take place across self-contained areas that reflect the game’s portable origins, and combat blends action inputs with materia systems and a spinning-reel mechanic that unlocks special attacks and effects.
Side missions remain bite-sized and numerous, designed to supplement the main narrative and provide progression aids.
Narratively, Reunion offers more character-focused depth for Zack Fair and his relationships, including his bond with Aerith.
While opinions on Reunion’s relevance to the broader Final Fantasy VII Remake project vary, the title stands on its own as a character-driven action experience.
Bottom line: for Nintendo Switch 2 owners who do not already own Reunion, the native release is the superior version on that platform.
For players who bought the previous Switch port, the graphical and frame-rate improvements are meaningful but do not include a migration path, upgrade discount, or new content to justify repurchasing for most players.
Version Tested: Nintendo Switch 2
Review Copy Provided by Square Enix
Score: 8/10
The remake of the 2007 PlayStation Portable title remains focused on Zack Fair’s story and the action-oriented combat that distinguishes Reunion from the mainline Final Fantasy VII releases.
Our review of the Nintendo Switch 2 build found the port concentrates on fidelity and frame-rate options rather than new gameplay or narrative additions.
The Switch 2 version introduces a title-menu toggle that lets players prioritize either visuals or performance.
Graphics mode targets 30 frames per second with enhanced effects and detail, while Performance mode targets 60 frames per second with fewer visual extras.
Both modes run at native 1440p, a substantial improvement over the dynamic 720p presentation of the earlier Switch release.
On account management and cross-compatibility, the Switch 2 release follows Square Enix’s recent approach to next-gen ports.
'The Switch 2 release does not include a discounted upgrade, an upgrade path, or save data transfer for owners of the original Switch version,' the review notes.
That means existing Switch owners who want the native Switch 2 experience must purchase the new version and start anew; save files do not migrate between versions.
Beyond the technical uplift, the game itself is unchanged in scope and structure.
Reunion is a comprehensive remake of the PSP-era Crisis Core that modernizes presentation and combat mechanics.
Story missions take place across self-contained areas that reflect the game’s portable origins, and combat blends action inputs with materia systems and a spinning-reel mechanic that unlocks special attacks and effects.
Side missions remain bite-sized and numerous, designed to supplement the main narrative and provide progression aids.
Narratively, Reunion offers more character-focused depth for Zack Fair and his relationships, including his bond with Aerith.
While opinions on Reunion’s relevance to the broader Final Fantasy VII Remake project vary, the title stands on its own as a character-driven action experience.
Bottom line: for Nintendo Switch 2 owners who do not already own Reunion, the native release is the superior version on that platform.
For players who bought the previous Switch port, the graphical and frame-rate improvements are meaningful but do not include a migration path, upgrade discount, or new content to justify repurchasing for most players.
Version Tested: Nintendo Switch 2
Review Copy Provided by Square Enix
Score: 8/10
