Crisis Core is featured in the newest issue (235, April 2008) of "GamePRO Magazine." There's a full-page ad for the game, which features a large shot of Zack, as well as the release date, March 25, 2008. The game is reviewed and rates an overall "Fun Factor" of 4.75/5.00. This ranking solidifies it as an "Editor's Choice." The review states that the game is a "minor miracle" and that "It's hard not to like Crisis Core because it does so many things right." On the critical side, "despite the deep story and addictive battle system, there is no sprawling world to explore." Overall, "there is no sense that you are part of a larger world."

PROS: Best-looking PSP title, wraps up the story of FFVII, invigorating battle system
CONS: Controlling only one character is disappointing, music can get repetitive

the release date, March 25, 2008.

Thats a strange coincidence. My friend informed me about an hour ago that there is a download for the USA format version already on the internet.

music can get repetitive

Yeah I have the soundtrack. Dont get me wrong, it's a good soundtrack but it gets old fast.