Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus

Set three years after the events of Final Fantasy VII, Dirge of Cerberus follows Vincent Valentine as he battles the mysterious Deepground organization. This shadowy group emerges from the planet's depths, seeking to harness the power of soldiers and create a new world order. Vincent, with the help of allies like Yuffie Kisaragi and Shelke Rui, must uncover Deepground's motives and prevent them from unleashing a catastrophic weapon.

Dirge of Cerberus received a mixed to negative reception. While praised for its ambitious narrative expansion of the Final Fantasy VII universe and the introduction of Vincent as a playable protagonist, it was widely criticized for its clunky gameplay mechanics, particularly the shooting elements, and its overly convoluted plot. Fans were divided, with some appreciating the lore expansion while others found the gameplay a significant departure from what they expected.

• Praised for expanding the lore of Final Fantasy VII and offering a new perspective on Vincent.

• Criticized for repetitive and uninspired third-person shooter gameplay.

• The story was often described as convoluted and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the game for continuing the story of Final Fantasy VII and focusing on the popular character Vincent. However, many found the gameplay to be a letdown, with some enjoying the RPG elements more than the shooting mechanics.

The game features a significant amount of CG cutscenes, showcasing Square Enix's prowess in pre-rendered animation, which were a hallmark of the PlayStation 2 era.