Yo, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is basically about to drop and you guys are going to want to pay attention! The reviews just came in today (Tuesday the 2nd of June) for our beloved Switch 2 release date tomorrow—June 3rd—and honestly, it feels like we've barely even had time to fully appreciate Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launching on this hybrid a mere five months ago before Rebirth is right there waiting for us. I just dove into the full roundup from Nintendo Life's Jim Norman and man, the consensus is really solid: they gave it an 8/10 themselves in their review (titled "Some Rough Edges, But Still A Great Game") with a particularly strong quote that stuck out to me — calling Rebirth "a tremendous addition to the growing Switch 2 catalogue" despite some noticeable tech issues on screen.
And here's what really matters for JRPG fans specifically: those visual concessions and performance hits? They don't detract enough from the actual game quality to derail your experience at all, meaning Square Enix knocked this sequel right out of their park in a way that genuinely deserves its spot in everyone's library if you're into genre-busting RPG adventures. The article also teases some great behind-the-scenes thoughts with accompanying media content (including video footage available on YouTube — and yes, the link points to their full individual review where they break down exactly which rough edges are worth noting versus totally ignoring). For anyone riding that Rebirth wave after catching Remake Intergrade last fall through spring this year, I'd absolutely recommend picking up Rebirth if you consider yourself a fan of JRPGs. The hype machine is definitely spinning for good reason!
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/round-up-the-reviews-are-in-for-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-on-switch-2
And here's what really matters for JRPG fans specifically: those visual concessions and performance hits? They don't detract enough from the actual game quality to derail your experience at all, meaning Square Enix knocked this sequel right out of their park in a way that genuinely deserves its spot in everyone's library if you're into genre-busting RPG adventures. The article also teases some great behind-the-scenes thoughts with accompanying media content (including video footage available on YouTube — and yes, the link points to their full individual review where they break down exactly which rough edges are worth noting versus totally ignoring). For anyone riding that Rebirth wave after catching Remake Intergrade last fall through spring this year, I'd absolutely recommend picking up Rebirth if you consider yourself a fan of JRPGs. The hype machine is definitely spinning for good reason!
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/round-up-the-reviews-are-in-for-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-on-switch-2