There's no doubt that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a stunner in the visual department, but there's much more to games than their visuals. While recent years have seen the AAA industry reach new heights in graphical fidelity, some arguably lean too heavily into the cinematic, so much so that gameplay might be compromised as a result. As an inherently interactive medium, the ability for games to feel driven by the player's efforts is key in their experience, and Rebirth manages to skillfully balance itself in this regard. Cinematic and interactive in equal measure, both Rebirth's bombastic and mundane moments feel well-integrated into its gameplay, letting players feel as though their efforts are driving the narrative forward.