Dragon Warrior VII

 PlayStation
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40
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  1. MikeK.
    Jul 21, 2002
    9
    Although the graphics can't compare to other rpg games, and it tends to drag a little in the begining, this game totally kept my attention and interest, for hours on end. the complex puzzles and storyline was fantastic and the class skills were great
  2. PhoenixT.
    Jan 1, 2002
    10
    Dragon Warrior VII, where to start. I feel the game is great, with graphics, game and play. With the feeling of the old-school RPG, this is one game that does hold true to the Dragon Warrior title.
  3. AlexD.
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    This was the game that first got me interested in RPGs. Though often confusing to a relatively new gamer, i dedicated myself to it and became addicted. The storyline is amazing and, even with it's dated graphics, the game remains one of my most frequently played.
  4. ErikB.
    Jan 4, 2002
    10
    Pure excellence!
  5. CyroZ.
    Jul 30, 2002
    10
    Dragonwarrior 7 is the best game i ever played. Despite its bad graphics. IT'S REALLY GREAT!!!
  6. SeanD.
    Mar 31, 2005
    10
    This game is one of the best RPGS I have ever played.
  7. JoeK.
    Jan 16, 2002
    10
    A great game! I've played many RPG's with slow, dull moments, or moments where you need to build levels for a few days to move on. Not DW7. It flows perfectly, and it's almost impossible to quit playing! Just wish Enix would advertise it. Won't sell if people don't know about it.
  8. LevitonK.
    Jul 14, 2003
    10
    Even though the game has a somewhat slow start, it is spectacular in every other way. Even though the graphics aren't much better, and the sounds and battle system still lay true to the old days, the game is terrific. Heck, this game comes a close second to Dragon Warrior 4, which was by far the best of the Heaven Series.
  9. Slime:)
    Jul 21, 2005
    9
    Dragon Warrior VII is first RPG-game i have played. Story is really good and interesting and game give +100 hours playing...Class system is good and skills and magics are nice, but mastering of classes is SO BORING!!! Fighting system eccentric (like i am here, hehheh...:)) but 3000 of fighting is too much. But i like this game!
  10. GarrettR.
    Jan 15, 2002
    10
    If players buy a game because they like to play games, this is one of the best titles ever made in the RPG genre. If someone buys a game because they like graphics and they are not truly gamers, just people who are bored with life, then this game is not for them.
  11. Maglen
    Aug 13, 2022
    4
    Overly long game with a terrible start. The first 2 hours are nothing but going from here to there.

Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best PS1 Game of 2001
15
#15 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001
5
#5 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PSX Nation
    91
    The story and writing is so strong that I easily forgot about the archaic graphics and even more primitive battle engine.
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  2. IGN
    87
    The fact that all 100+ hours of Dragon Warrior VII are so entertaining is a testament to the quality of the game that lies beneath the dated visuals and clunky presentation.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    Appearances can be deceiving, and if you can look pas DWVII’s vintage outer shell, you’ll find one of the deepest, most satisfying RPGs the PS1—or any other console, for that matter—has yet seen. [Dec 2001, p.260]
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