Review: 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' summons back a timeless classic

You can never go home again. It's an adage that comes to mind with Final Fantasy VII Remake, an ambitious revisiting of one of the most beloved titles in video game history. The original Final Fantasy VII was the complete package, that rare confluence where a well-crafted world, excellent storytelling and top-notch game mechanics crystallized into a gem of a game. We can speculate about all the reasons why it took nearly a quarter of a century before Square Enix decided to take a stab at remaking Final Fantasy VII. One reason likely involves the desire to make the next big thing and put the company's resources into that.