Final Fantasy VII

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 390 Ratings

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  1. theshallows
    Oct 25, 2022
    1
    Never liked it, everything feels so outdated and childish in this one, but remake is absolutely amazing. I would suggest just ignoring the original and play way superior remake.
  2. gracjanski
    Jul 19, 2016
    5
    I am very dissapointed by this game. It is the best part of the Final Fantasy Series and everyone knows FF, so it should be a perfect game, on the same level like Gothic, Fallout, Baldurs Gate 2 and Morrowind. But in the end I only played until Junon, that means about 30% of the story. I played the steam edition with some graphics and sound mod.
    The gameplay has some major weaknesses:    I am very dissapointed by this game. It is the best part of the Final Fantasy Series and everyone knows FF, so it should be a perfect game, on the same level like Gothic, Fallout, Baldurs Gate 2 and Morrowind. But in the end I only played until Junon, that means about 30% of the story. I played the steam edition with some graphics and sound mod.
    The gameplay has some major weaknesses: random encounters are annoying, because exploring the world is taking too long then. Sometime you dont know what to do next, although the game is linear. So you need a walkthrough. The manual is ridiculous and I remember it was a ugly trick by the industry to force you to buy the original walkthrough, that they printed. Today there are great online walkthroughs, so use them. I dont like the ATB System and prefer a classic round system, so it is a good idea to have an option in the game to change that, but somehow it didnt work properly, the enemies attacked me anyway, while I was scrolling through the menus. The controlls is of course a pain, because the game is coming from console and they didnt change the controlling.
    The story is well written in my opinion, I smiled about the political dialogs in the game, but some dialogs were unnecessary = just blabla. Some characters are onesided, especially Barret.

    I read often this game had a great graphics for that time, so I think this game just was a graphic dazzler -> There are much better RPGs on PCs ;)    … Expand
  3. Andjelico
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    This is the best and most memorable game i have ever played, and everybody who loves RPG games will without doubt love this game.

    Perfect music, great graphics (on PC version), lovely combat system, unforgetable characters, excellent gameplay and exciting materia system.

    I must play this game again and again, because i miss the game every time im completing it!
  4. WR3ND
    Jan 2, 2017
    10
    FF7 is a challenging, engaging, and relevant story told through the seemingly innocent lies of video game tropes and fiction. When I played FF7 for the first time as an older teenager in the late '90s, I didn't just play it, I lived it. I'm not sure if it's the best video game ever or not, but no other game has influenced who I am as a person as much as FF7 did.

    I'm not a Final Fantasy    FF7 is a challenging, engaging, and relevant story told through the seemingly innocent lies of video game tropes and fiction. When I played FF7 for the first time as an older teenager in the late '90s, I didn't just play it, I lived it. I'm not sure if it's the best video game ever or not, but no other game has influenced who I am as a person as much as FF7 did.

    I'm not a Final Fantasy fan in general – too many cliché, campy JRPG game tropes and poor, shallow, and often recycled story telling themes intentionally obscured by contrived and otherwise pointless ambiguity as an artificial substitute for genuine intrigue and a compelling narrative. No, I just like FF7 for what it has to offer beyond what all the other FF games do. In a word, substance. The realization of FF7 was a bold, groundbreaking, original, and risky endeavor that resulted in a phenomenal triumph, the likes of which the industry has been too talentless, cowardly, and greedy to replicate since.

    The current Steam reissue has some silly account marketing crap to navigate through on initial setup, but is still very much worth getting for the FF7 content in all of its classic goodness.

    This game is a definitive masterpiece and a necessity for any connoisseur or collector of this art medium.

    Bask in the glory that is FF7 and enjoy!    … Expand
  5. Remakes_Rule
    Dec 22, 2021
    0
    Way worse than 2020 remake. In fact, remake improves in almost every aspect, characters, visuals, story, music, world feels more alive in remake, etc. 2020 did basically same that 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake did. Both remakes are better than originals. Sadly this old FF7 doesn't appeal to me at all, without this remake, i wouldn't even care about this story. Obviously it's cool that it wasWay worse than 2020 remake. In fact, remake improves in almost every aspect, characters, visuals, story, music, world feels more alive in remake, etc. 2020 did basically same that 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake did. Both remakes are better than originals. Sadly this old FF7 doesn't appeal to me at all, without this remake, i wouldn't even care about this story. Obviously it's cool that it was made, so thanks to that gamers have this masterpiece remake now, but original is just extremely outdated.… Expand
  6. Claytality
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    I've been playing the re-released versions of FF since the gameboy advance days. This one is probably the best from 1-7. I has a great plot, great characters, great gameplay, and the materia customization mechanic was very enjoyable.

    I advise using a guide because there are parts when they don't give you any clues about where to go next. I played to level 99 and beat the 2 super    I've been playing the re-released versions of FF since the gameboy advance days. This one is probably the best from 1-7. I has a great plot, great characters, great gameplay, and the materia customization mechanic was very enjoyable.

    I advise using a guide because there are parts when they don't give you any clues about where to go next.

    I played to level 99 and beat the 2 super bosses just for fun. Took me 70 hours, cost $6 on sale. Highly recommend.    … Expand
  7. Seryin
    Aug 16, 2013
    9
    I just recently purchased this for nostalgia purposes and didn't even really think I could get back into the game after all this time. Well, I did. It feels good to be reminded that a great rpg just needs a great story. Its amusing to see how dated the graphics are, yet how intuitive the story telling techniques were. FF7 manages to tell a phenomenal story that is much better than most ofI just recently purchased this for nostalgia purposes and didn't even really think I could get back into the game after all this time. Well, I did. It feels good to be reminded that a great rpg just needs a great story. Its amusing to see how dated the graphics are, yet how intuitive the story telling techniques were. FF7 manages to tell a phenomenal story that is much better than most of the RPG's out nowadays that use the most advanced graphics, motion cap, and facial expressions to help deliver their story.
    The only reason I cannot give this game a 10/10, like I would it's PlayStation predecessor, is because of the smaller MIDI music files. It is rather minor at first, but certain songs from the game, such as Sephiroth's theme, were dramatically altered by the cheap quality and sound nothing like the original, which takes away from the original experience or mood the game had given.    … Expand
  8. NeoS02
    Sep 10, 2013
    10
    Masterpiece, to me this will always be one of the best RPG of all time. When I saw it back on steam I had to purchase it and I will redo again for the 10th time this captivating story.
  9. Rox22
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    I remember playing this when it was first released. Boy did this game change things. JRPGs were already in the west, but it was this game that got the attention of even the most casual gamer.

    For me, I had already been playing RPGs and JRPGs for a while but this game did change thing for me too. It made the RPG genre my favorite genre. FF 7 is not my favorite of the series, but I do    I remember playing this when it was first released. Boy did this game change things. JRPGs were already in the west, but it was this game that got the attention of even the most casual gamer.

    For me, I had already been playing RPGs and JRPGs for a while but this game did change thing for me too. It made the RPG genre my favorite genre.

    FF 7 is not my favorite of the series, but I do have a tremendous respect for what it is to the genre: A milestone.

    At the time, the graphics were absolutely phenomenal, the music all timeless classics, the characters almost perfect in design. Gameplay and sheer amount of variety in activities and the openness of how you want to play.

    So why didn't I score this higher? The plot. Don't get me wrong most of it is very good and is very well written, but some of the bigger parts are either extremely confusing or nonsensical (particularly the last section of the game and most of the plot surrounding Sephiroth. Sephiroth has got to be one of my all time favorite video game villains, and I really do feel the conclusion of the game does not give him respect he deserves, simplifying him to a supernatural Freudian case study.

    Overall:
    Even with the few minor issues I had with this game, it is still a fantastic game worthy of the praise and admiration it receives. We can only hope that Square one day gives in and gives us the remake most of us are begging them to make.    … Expand
  10. BasilZero
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Game: Final Fantasy VII
    Genre: RPG
    Publisher/Developer: Squareenix/Squaresoft System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 93/100 Value Score: 9.3/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +The Steam port's resolution is higher than the PS1 versions and also    Game: Final Fantasy VII
    Genre: RPG
    Publisher/Developer: Squareenix/Squaresoft
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 93/100
    Value Score: 9.3/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +The Steam port's resolution is higher than the PS1 versions and also fixes the glitches and errors of the original PC version
    +Ability to play in PS1 visual style or in Steam visual style (higher resolution)
    +Music has been patched to the PS1 version's OST rather than using the original PC version's OST which was remixed and unpopular
    +Achievements have been added
    +A Character booster is available for anyone to use to increase their HP and MP to the maximum 9999/999. It also boosts the amount of money/gil.
    +Cloud saves available not tied to the Steam server but Squareenix's online server
    +Some of the issues that the PS1 version and original PC version have been fixed such as a Mdef bug and the way chocobos are moved during in Chocobo farm

    Cons
    -Black borders may appear if played in higher screen resolution however only during battles and in towns (there are no black borders in menu or world map)
    -Control manual and tutorials have not been updated and use the keyboard's instructions regardless of whether using a controller or not
    -Some sound effects may glitch out and keep on repeating or be cut off early (rare)
    -Cutscenes are in low resolution/standard PS1 resolution
    -FPS in battles are still 15 FPS, 30 FPS in world map/towns and 60 FPS in menu just like in the original PS1 version    … Expand
  11. marc5477
    Dec 31, 2014
    7
    A good game that is very overrated mainly because it is an early 3D RPG available on consoles. You will notice that PC gamers will generally review this game lower because they had better games available to them even before this game was released. But console gamers thought this was revolutionary (it wasnt).

    The game itself was slightly above average for its time. The fight system was    A good game that is very overrated mainly because it is an early 3D RPG available on consoles. You will notice that PC gamers will generally review this game lower because they had better games available to them even before this game was released. But console gamers thought this was revolutionary (it wasnt).

    The game itself was slightly above average for its time. The fight system was the same as old turn based RPG's but they included full 3D summons that looked awesome at that time. The materia leveling system allowed for some character customization and beating the weapons was fun albeit required too much memorization rather than strategy.

    The story is silly and I really did not like Cloud (at all) nor Sipheroth. I didnt like or dislike Aerith finding her too cliche. I especially hated the whiny Barret. Ultimately, I didnt form any attachment to the character and so I didnt care for the story either. Then again, FF games are all nonsense by design so this should not be a surprise. I do think this was better than FFIX and certainly miles better than X which irked me to no end (I wanted to kill the characters in that game). I did not like it as much as V, VI and it simply could not compete with RPGs on the PC, specifically, Daggerfall which was in a class of its own despite being 2 years older than FFVII (and was full 3D as well).

    Good game.    … Expand
  12. Tessara_Vejgan
    Mar 1, 2014
    5
    Finally decided to play this for the first time and it was boring, gave up after some 20hr of gameplay. If you never played this game before I suggest to grab a guide otherwise you won't have any idea what to do (it is straightforward to some extent) since there are no notes or journal entry's or the like. Game was kinda disappointing since I heard many good things about the game, oh wellFinally decided to play this for the first time and it was boring, gave up after some 20hr of gameplay. If you never played this game before I suggest to grab a guide otherwise you won't have any idea what to do (it is straightforward to some extent) since there are no notes or journal entry's or the like. Game was kinda disappointing since I heard many good things about the game, oh well onto next one. Before I forget unless you are connected to the Internet (steam) you will have some slight save issues.… Expand
  13. UmbraMachina
    Jul 6, 2012
    9
    I never played Final Fantasy 7 on the original PlayStation, as I didn't grow up with one. So, I wasn't able to enjoy it exactly as it was meant to be played. However, this port is great, despite common criticism. While the graphics are rather dated and the default controls can be awkward, investing in tweaking your controls to your fitting make playing this a much better experience. II never played Final Fantasy 7 on the original PlayStation, as I didn't grow up with one. So, I wasn't able to enjoy it exactly as it was meant to be played. However, this port is great, despite common criticism. While the graphics are rather dated and the default controls can be awkward, investing in tweaking your controls to your fitting make playing this a much better experience. I won't go too far into plot but I can say that it brings you in nicely and the characters are easy to connect with. Also, the combat system is very easy to figure out.

    I should probably add that for a better experience, go to the Configuration program and do the following:
    1. Go to the Graphics tab
    2. Set the resolution to "640 x 480 16bpp (Full Screen)"
    3. Do NOT click the "NVIDIA" box
    4. Exit the Configuration program
    5. Run the game
    6. Start a new game, and as soon as you can, open the menu by pressing "+" on the numpad
    7. Go down to "Config" and open it with the "enter" key on the numpad
    8. Go down to "Controller" and hit the right button so it selects "Custom"
    9. Open it with enter
    10. Customize the controls to whatever you want, on you keyboard or on you gamepad (if you have one)

    I hope this helps anyone playing this classic!    … Expand
  14. magicboom
    Jul 30, 2014
    10
    Hands down the rpg that defined a generation! Awesomeness in every level. The replay value is also endless, seriously, from story to side quests to battle system. I still cant get enough.
  15. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    People complain about the crappy MIDI sound files in this game and, while I do agree that they suck, the music has been fixed on the Steam version. So, what can I really say about this game? I admit, it's a bit overrated, but still one of the greatest games of all time.
  16. SwitSwat
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    People complain about the crappy MIDI sound files in this game and, while I do agree that they suck, the music has been fixed on the Steam version. So, what can I really say about this game? I admit, it's a bit overrated, but still one of the greatest games of all time. 10/10
  17. nicholsonadam
    Oct 4, 2014
    0
    REVIEW OF THE JULY, 2013 STEAM RELEASE

    Broken. An absolute do-not-buy. Updated to require registration with Square Enix. DRM a clear priority; actual function not even a consideration. Running in a Microsoft Windows environment, won't recognize Microsoft controllers (e.g., Xbox 360, Xbox One). Some Steam users report problems with buttons not working. Some users report being stuck at    REVIEW OF THE JULY, 2013 STEAM RELEASE

    Broken. An absolute do-not-buy. Updated to require registration with Square Enix. DRM a clear priority; actual function not even a consideration. Running in a Microsoft Windows environment, won't recognize Microsoft controllers (e.g., Xbox 360, Xbox One). Some Steam users report problems with buttons not working. Some users report being stuck at the title screen. I can't even reach the title screen; just a table of keyboard commands that doesn't respond to my controller OR keyboard. Not a port, but a dump. This version may run on antique Compaq Presario if you can find one, but then, Steam might not.    … Expand
  18. KingofNoobs
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    Its just best game off all time top 10 Yes its old, has no auto maps to help u, but u can find easy the way. Its normal they way u feel. Now we are playin games at great graphics and sound, but this game has the gameplay u cant find these days. Farmin can be a little borin, But an amazin story, cloud the best char ever with omnislash, great moves and extreme boss fights that makes it feelIts just best game off all time top 10 Yes its old, has no auto maps to help u, but u can find easy the way. Its normal they way u feel. Now we are playin games at great graphics and sound, but this game has the gameplay u cant find these days. Farmin can be a little borin, But an amazin story, cloud the best char ever with omnislash, great moves and extreme boss fights that makes it feel special. Have played when i was 17 years old, and finished it 2 3 times, and finally all 100 lvl chars, all moves and special weapons… Expand
  19. TrueJustice123
    Jul 7, 2014
    7
    Okay, let's get this out of the way. It's a good game, just not necessarily great. It was the same for me back then, so I'm not complaining about graphics, or anything that isn't its own fault. I love the story, you're given very fleshed out characters. The story is quite good, but it's the difficulty of the game. Okay, I love Dark Souls, so I'm not a "filthy casual" as many say (butOkay, let's get this out of the way. It's a good game, just not necessarily great. It was the same for me back then, so I'm not complaining about graphics, or anything that isn't its own fault. I love the story, you're given very fleshed out characters. The story is quite good, but it's the difficulty of the game. Okay, I love Dark Souls, so I'm not a "filthy casual" as many say (but everyone's tastes are different, so there's no reason to call someone a "filthy casual" in the first place). The annoying part is the many points in the game where you must grind just to get to the boss, and then you can't beat the boss. And North Cave... OH NORTH CAVE IS ANNOYING! I accidentally used my Save Crystal too early and then saved, so I spend an hour to get to the area near Sephiroth, and then I'm killed by not even Jenova, I'm killed by a huge robot enemy that spams an attack that deals large damage to the entire party, and I just can't fathom what just happened. Overall, a good game, but unfairly difficult and annoying at times.… Expand
  20. NintendoPlayer1
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    German:
    Mega mega mega gutes Spiel! Das Spielprinzip, die Story, das Kampfsystem alles super! Die Musik geht gut ins Ohr, Noubu Uematsu ist einfach ein Genie! Die heutigen Final Fantasy Spiele sind im Vergleich dazu einfach nix! Sind zwar nicht schlecht, aber das hier ist VIEL besser.
    English: Nice game! The Gameplay, the story, the battleysystem is very nice! The music is a    German:
    Mega mega mega gutes Spiel! Das Spielprinzip, die Story, das Kampfsystem alles super! Die Musik geht gut ins Ohr, Noubu Uematsu ist einfach ein Genie! Die heutigen Final Fantasy Spiele sind im Vergleich dazu einfach nix! Sind zwar nicht schlecht, aber das hier ist VIEL besser.
    English:
    Nice game! The Gameplay, the story, the battleysystem is very nice! The music is a masterpiece. Nobou Uematsu is genius! The Final Fantasy games of today aren't bad, but this is MUCH better!    … Expand
  21. SpewPuke
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    After playing the "Remake" I was hooked with that introduction to the story, but felt quite confused with the ending. I then tried the original and I really wish they hadn't made some choices for the "Remake" because this game was amazing.
  22. Jonnymetter
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Is not that easy to find a better RPG nowadays. It has good battles, exploration, puzzles, minigames, music, narrative, characters...
    Also run on my potato PC.
  23. Leviata_Reis
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 otimo jogo , muito legal poder criar varias estrategias de combate . Esse jogo so recebe (10/10) por ter dois inimigos dificeis , o Emerald Weapon , e o Ruby Weapon . E mais uma vez o Japão criou um personagem chato o Barret , e quis fazer um personagem badass , criando um personagem serio sem mostrar sentimentos oque faz ao contrario , mostrando um personagem idiota , oFinal Fantasy 7 otimo jogo , muito legal poder criar varias estrategias de combate . Esse jogo so recebe (10/10) por ter dois inimigos dificeis , o Emerald Weapon , e o Ruby Weapon . E mais uma vez o Japão criou um personagem chato o Barret , e quis fazer um personagem badass , criando um personagem serio sem mostrar sentimentos oque faz ao contrario , mostrando um personagem idiota , o Cloud . Quase fica (9/10) .… Expand
  24. Noored
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    If u want to see best JRPG, i show you this game It's a masterpiece bro, you must play this game.
  25. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Аерис умрет, тем не менее игра очень хороша, хоть и довольно тупая и порой бледная. Сколько запоминающихся ситуаций и персонажей.… Expand
  26. aecsuter
    Aug 18, 2022
    7
    I'm going to talk about my experience playing this game today and not considering its time.
    The graphics can be a problem for being a 1997 game, but it is possible to feel in the cities, forests and scenarios that the game intends to take. The characters have no expression and the battle moves are very simple.
    The turn-based battle system is very functional as well as the powers and    I'm going to talk about my experience playing this game today and not considering its time.
    The graphics can be a problem for being a 1997 game, but it is possible to feel in the cities, forests and scenarios that the game intends to take. The characters have no expression and the battle moves are very simple.
    The turn-based battle system is very functional as well as the powers and materias. The grind to evolve materias is a pain but very rewarding at the same time.
    The main story is only 30% of this game as there are many places, items and extremely difficult bosses to defeat that are completely outside the main story.
    Despite being old, with dated graphics and mechanics, I had a lot of fun with this game, with its history, remarkable characters and mind-blowing ending.

    75 out of 100    … Expand
  27. qbangamer98
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    final fantasy 7 showed me that "games can be so much more than just games" the story is complex and deep , this was my second rpg after playing earthbound trough emulation but final fantasy 7 is so much deeper and complex better than earthbound is , final fantasy 7 showed me that not only movies or tv shows can make you cry also games can make you cry and touch your heart and make you carefinal fantasy 7 showed me that "games can be so much more than just games" the story is complex and deep , this was my second rpg after playing earthbound trough emulation but final fantasy 7 is so much deeper and complex better than earthbound is , final fantasy 7 showed me that not only movies or tv shows can make you cry also games can make you cry and touch your heart and make you care about the characters and feel like you are part of that world , i played this game in 2019 and despite the outdated graphics the game stands strong to this day , because the more important part about a game and specially an rpg game in my opinion is not how beautiful the graphics look but how good and complex the story is , and this is in my opinion as of now the best game ever made… Expand
  28. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this seventh game in the series.