It’s official! The second entry in Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has emerged victorious in Game Rant’s first-ever Community Game of the Year contest, which couldn’t have come together without our friends atSecretlab. The competition included noteworthy games likeAstro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong,andMetaphor: ReFantazio,all of whom competed for the affection of fans. While there were certainly plenty of games this year that put up a fight againstFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, fans made their voice heard in Game Rant’s Community Game of the Year vote and chose it as their champion.
Despite being nominated forGame of the Year at the Game AwardsandAstro Bottaking the win there,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis still massively popular among fans, as Game Rant’s Community Game of the Year race has proven. Whether it’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s compelling narrative, stunning visuals and art direction, engaging gameplay mechanics, or memorable soundtrack, Square Enix’s latest entry in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy had plenty of things working together to make it a strong contender in any 2024 video game competition.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Wins Game Rant’s First Community GOTY Award
Game Rant’s Community Game of the Year contest has been going on for some time now, giving2024’s biggest titles in gaminga chance to prove themselves and letting fans pick their favorites.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthultimately walked away with the honor. During the race to be formally cemented not just as 2024’s Game Rant Community Game of the Year, but also as Game Rant’s first-ever Community Game of the Year, voters had plenty of positive things to say aboutFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
While there were certainly plenty of games this year that put up a fight against Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, fans made their voice heard in Game Rant’s Community Game of the Year vote and chose it as their champion.
In voicing their support for the beloved remake, one voter, Matthew Whitehurst, said, “FF7 Rebirthis a stellar example of how to remake a game. They nailed it.” Another user—Kirbroski—stated, “It’s a reallyfaithful remake, while introducing so many different mechanics, and it’s just one of the most iconic video games ever.” Many cited the emotional impactFF7 Rebirthhad on them, with another user, Michael, saying, “Since I completed the game back in March, I’ve been almost non-stop thinking about what will come next. This project and these developers making it come true feel like we’ve caught lightning in a bottle. A dream come true.”
The love wasn’t all one-sided, however. Square Enix has chimed in to express its appreciation for those who voted forFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthinGame Rant’s Community Game of the Yearrace for 2024. In response to their game being recognized as Game Rant’s very first Community Game of the Year award,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s dev team stated,
Thank you so much Game Rant! We’re so honored to receive Game Rant’s first-ever Community GOTY 2024! We will continue to work hard on the PC version of the game along with Part 3, and hope the Game Rant community looks forward to what’s to come! Happy holidays everyone.
In the end, Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthemerging triumphantas Game Rant’s Community Game of the Year is more than just a recognition of its excellence; it’s a manifestation of the bond it has created with its fans. This win represents the passion of a community united by their common love forFinal Fantasy, especially a remake of one of the greatestFinal Fantasygames ever made. WithFinal Fantasy 7Rebirthleaving such a mark on 2024, it not only solidifies its place among the greatest games of the year but also sets a high bar for the journey that lies ahead in the next entry.
