Final Fantasy VII

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  1. obthegeek
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    this game is like 70 games in one. not an all out masterpiece these days, and does have its share of flaws throughout its runtime. but for those story twists everyone knows by now, fun battles, action sequences that, if you're lucky, are a lot of fun, it is still very much worth playing these days.
  2. tiberiotavareze
    Mar 14, 2021
    9
    My rate for this game: 9.5



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  3. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Un gioco che ho amato ma che con il tempo inizia a calarmi. Non per il gioco in sè ma per quello che è diventato, Final Fantasy7 è un ottimo Rpg che bisognerebbe giocare se si è fan del genere, ma che non bisognerebbe andare ad espandere poi. Il gioco originale è molto bello ma i suoi spinoff, sequel o remake hanno macchiato quel universo che una volta era così particolare e finito, e perUn gioco che ho amato ma che con il tempo inizia a calarmi. Non per il gioco in sè ma per quello che è diventato, Final Fantasy7 è un ottimo Rpg che bisognerebbe giocare se si è fan del genere, ma che non bisognerebbe andare ad espandere poi. Il gioco originale è molto bello ma i suoi spinoff, sequel o remake hanno macchiato quel universo che una volta era così particolare e finito, e per questo non riesco più a rivederlo sotto la stessa luce di un tempo....… Expand
  4. soahknam
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    It is one of the best games I have played in my life, the history of the game is the best, the music makes you shudder, the "materia" system I don't know why they haven't used it again in other final fantasy, it's great, and the visuals back in the day were just too good. it is a masterpiece you must play it.

    Story: 10 Gameplay: 10 Music: 10 + Visuals: 10 Personal Score: A MASTER    It is one of the best games I have played in my life, the history of the game is the best, the music makes you shudder, the "materia" system I don't know why they haven't used it again in other final fantasy, it's great, and the visuals back in the day were just too good. it is a masterpiece you must play it.

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 10 +
    Visuals: 10

    Personal Score: A MASTER PIECE !! +    … Expand
  5. JetAlone
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    Final Fantasy VII is truly a timeless game. Even after 20 years, it's still regarded as one of, if not THE greatest RPG of all time. While I definitely don't agree with that statement, I can't argue against the massive impact that this game has had on the industry. I do think that the game has quite a few flaws, and some really big ones at that, but as a whole, it's a really great time. AsFinal Fantasy VII is truly a timeless game. Even after 20 years, it's still regarded as one of, if not THE greatest RPG of all time. While I definitely don't agree with that statement, I can't argue against the massive impact that this game has had on the industry. I do think that the game has quite a few flaws, and some really big ones at that, but as a whole, it's a really great time. As much as I love the characters, story, and music, the highlight of FFVII is easily the Materia system. It's simply a ton of fun to experiment with different materia combinations, just to see what happens. Like, do you want to turn your enemies into frogs with every hit? Just throw an Added Effect + Transform on your weapon and there you go! Or would you rather inflict instant death upon every hit? Well, an Added Effect + Destruct will get the job done. I seriously cannot emphasize how much customization you have over your characters with materia. It makes the game worth playing just by itself. Now, as much as I absolutely love the majority of FFVII, there are some serious problems that the game has. My biggest issue with the game is how the story is presented. Now, don't get me wrong, the story of FFVII is great. Genuinely one of the best in the series. My issue is how they decide to tell it. At multiple points in the game, everything just screeches to a halt, and a plot-dump of information is told all at once. Not only that, but they decide to tell it in a somewhat unorthodox, kinda vague way. I get what they're trying to do, they're trying to tell the story in a way that makes you think "Wow, that was such an interesting way they did that!" But they do such a poor job of explaining things, that you're more than likely left confused at what happened. I appreciate the effort of them trying to explain the story in a different way, but I think they could've handled it better. However, once you do understand the story, it truly is great. I personally think FFVI has the best story in the series, but this one comes close. In short, I really love this game. There are some aspects about it that I realllllly dislike, but the good very much outweighs the bad. If you've never played FFVII, I really do recommend it, it's a game that I think everyone should try at least once. It's amazing at best, and inoffensive at worst.… Expand
  6. Jack662
    Feb 1, 2021
    0
    I like remake way more. Remake made this game actually feel alive and mean something. This one feels extremely outdated and not interesting, sure it's the same story, but in this one it's just not fun to play it. Remake made it fun. Turn based combat made original extremely slow and boring. Characters feel lifeless in original, but in remake it's complete opposite. In remake combat isI like remake way more. Remake made this game actually feel alive and mean something. This one feels extremely outdated and not interesting, sure it's the same story, but in this one it's just not fun to play it. Remake made it fun. Turn based combat made original extremely slow and boring. Characters feel lifeless in original, but in remake it's complete opposite. In remake combat is amazing, characters actually feel real etc. Would i have liked it in 1997? Well no, because then i would have played it in 1997. Instead in 1997 i played true classics like resident evil (1996). But 2020 remake of FF7 actually made me interested in this series.… Expand
  7. SurfNWeed
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This is absolutely the best game I’ve ever played in my life up to this point, it’s a very brilliant game way ahead of its time in 1997, a very wonderful and emotional experience from beginning to end. Fascinating
  8. Faustfrank13
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    FF7 isn't a great game, it is an experience that can change your life, at least, that's how it was for me. It is the first FF I ever played and I loved it from the beginning to the end: I loved its story, its themes, its characters, the gameplay, the soundtrack (the best I ever experienced in a videogame)... I can never thank this game and whoever developed it enough for what they wereFF7 isn't a great game, it is an experience that can change your life, at least, that's how it was for me. It is the first FF I ever played and I loved it from the beginning to the end: I loved its story, its themes, its characters, the gameplay, the soundtrack (the best I ever experienced in a videogame)... I can never thank this game and whoever developed it enough for what they were able to give me. If you are looking for a game out of the ordinary, that's FF7… Expand
  9. Gilium
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Every gamer should experience this masterpiece,age hasn't slowed it down one bit.You're looking for a great,engaging story with full of twists?It's here.Looking for deep and complex turn-based combat?It's here.Looking for memorable characters and soundtrack?It's here.Final Fantasy VII nearly makes everything perfect,if you still haven't played this classic,don't waste your time more.NotEvery gamer should experience this masterpiece,age hasn't slowed it down one bit.You're looking for a great,engaging story with full of twists?It's here.Looking for deep and complex turn-based combat?It's here.Looking for memorable characters and soundtrack?It's here.Final Fantasy VII nearly makes everything perfect,if you still haven't played this classic,don't waste your time more.Not even a single game this close to perfection for me.… Expand
  10. arcade23pl
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Icon! Absolute number one, Story, music amazing combat system. I love this game
  11. Marsbarista
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    A true classic. Don't let the visuals make you believe otherwise. The story, the world, the music, they all hold up. The gameplay is turn-based which may be a barrier to some, but sincerely, I recommend you try to get your head around that, if only to experience the beautiful world. It is best enjoyed during the dark and cold winter months. The game is not always mechanically perfect, butA true classic. Don't let the visuals make you believe otherwise. The story, the world, the music, they all hold up. The gameplay is turn-based which may be a barrier to some, but sincerely, I recommend you try to get your head around that, if only to experience the beautiful world. It is best enjoyed during the dark and cold winter months. The game is not always mechanically perfect, but it is still fairly solid. Beyond that, it is a game that is more than the sum of its parts, and its beauty is not easily expressed. A lot of nay-sayers will try to call it dated, criticize the visuals, or the turn-based combat. I would say that those might be deal breakers for you, but I genuinely believe that if you give this a shot you will see what people see in this classic.… Expand
  12. RafiFR
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This game, this **** game is so Amazing. The character, story, gameplay, bosses, enemies, world and design is blow my mind.

    This game make you care and feels every character in the game. The music is phenomenal and the world design is so unique and original, it's really rare to see this kind of creativity and "Fantasy" especially these day. Gameplay is really fun too (materia, i see you)    This game, this **** game is so Amazing. The character, story, gameplay, bosses, enemies, world and design is blow my mind.

    This game make you care and feels every character in the game. The music is phenomenal and the world design is so unique and original, it's really rare to see this kind of creativity and "Fantasy" especially these day. Gameplay is really fun too (materia, i see you) its make it worth to encounter every enemy to level up your materia. And i got a lot of fun and weird moment too LOL.

    My all time favorite game alongside GTA:SA    … Expand
  13. Liva06
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    I played it in 2020 and I enjoyed like if it was 1997, it is probably my favorite game of all time. It’s fascinating gameplay, it’s outstanding soundtrack, it’s lovely characters and it’s incredible and mind-blowing story are just some of the facts that make this game a MASTERPIECE.
  14. Dabet12A
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Pienso que este juego supuso un salto de calidad increíble en la época en la que salió, y que sin duda marcó un antes y un después en la historia de los videojuegos. Pero a día de hoy, sigue siendo igual de bueno que cuando salió. Tiene una de las mejores narrativas y también una de las mejore bandas sonoras de toda la historia de los videojuegos.
  15. Kai82
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 hit the right spot at the right time. It made Final Fantasy popular in the west, created a legacy and a loyal fanbase as much as some haters. It is without a doubt a really great praiseworthy game even if it is not the best Final Fantasy (At least FF6 and Tactics are better for me) or best RPG of all time (Closer to it back then). It was also the end of an age as FinalFinal Fantasy 7 hit the right spot at the right time. It made Final Fantasy popular in the west, created a legacy and a loyal fanbase as much as some haters. It is without a doubt a really great praiseworthy game even if it is not the best Final Fantasy (At least FF6 and Tactics are better for me) or best RPG of all time (Closer to it back then). It was also the end of an age as Final Fantasy was a Nintendo exclusive series on NES and SNES but the N64 was still based on cartridges and Square did correctly assume that 3D was the future of gaming. Sony had its PlayStation ready that would become Nintendo's nightmare and it was well suited for Squares needs. The rest is gaming history. The game itself has the theme of an evil corporation Shinra Inc. destroying nature for profit and lying to the public on the front. Behind it there is a more serious thread as past events haunt the present and our characters are getting involved. It focused on the main character Cloud Strife a former Soldier of Shinra as he is recruited by his childhood girlfriend Tifa Lockheart for the resistance organization Avalanche. Avalanche want to save the world from Shinra and is framed by them as terrorist organization (They have actually a point here). This starts the events of the game. The story itself has a lot of twist. The characters backstories are all connected to Shinra at some point and everyone has solid reasons to participate in the events. There are even 2 hidden characters for you to find. It handles also serious themes as human vs nature or the price of progress, what actions are justified or abuse of power by organizations. I enjoyed the main story, side stories (especially Wutai) and individual backstories of the characters. Also there are tons of side activities like Chocobo racing (and breeding), tournament battles, snow boarding, a rail shooter and more. There are also 2 super bosses later on that will give you nightmares if you are unprepared. The magic system uses Materia which is condensed life force. It comes in different flavors. Green for magic like healing or elemental spells, pink for status increase, blue for supporting, yellow for special abilities and red ones for summons. There are useful combinations to use and test. The Materia gain also experience points and get better (stronger spells / effects). On the highest level a new Materia is created with the lowest experience level. In addition there are also some hidden items, learnable enemy skills (special Materia needed) and like said before 2 hidden characters. The battles are well designed and some are challenging. The Materia are well integrated into the game and you will enjoy the effects. The summons are epic especially the final Knights of the Round which devastates nearly all enemies in 1 use (hard to get as you must bread the best Chocobo available). The graphics were beautiful and awful at the same time. They had not get 3d character models right at this time. Look how it improved in FF8 and FF9. The battles and especially the CGI sequences however were breathtaking. ILM made the CGI if I remember correctly. The soundtrack however still holds up today. Special warning for the German version. The translation was bad and even Square noticed it and got a better translator for the next game (minor celebrity back then in the gaming community). Also has one of the saddest moments in gaming. I think I can give you a few tips here: Read a FAQ about missable content as there is critical good stuff affected. Having 7777 HP is devastating for your next enemy, always level up your Materia with equipment with double growth (triple exist but is rare), bread special Chocobos as there are non reachable locations (with excellent stuff), some learnable enemy skills are awesome and enjoy the game. Almost forgot that it has not only serious parts but also sometimes great humor. Overall this game is nostalgic as it was for many the first Final Fantasy they played. It deserved a place in gaming history as it created a legacy. Still worth playing gameplay wise but some parts have not aged well. I still have fond memories and replayed a few times.… Expand
  16. Wimpher
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I just finished the FFVII Remake and came back here just to say...this is still the greatest game of all time. That's all that needs to be said, really, about this game. Anyone who has already played this masterpiece knows it's flawless in the gameplay, music, control and funfactor categories.
  17. Mahmus
    Oct 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever made. The world is vast and open, the towns rich and lively, the characters memorable and likeable, the story epic, the music iconic, the emotions are all there and it all works wonderfully.
  18. BrazilianLegacy
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Um clássico que ficou melhor do que antes. Square Enix se puxou nesse. Que animal que ficou esse jogo. Um dos melhores jogos do ps4. Perfeito, sensacional!!!
  19. DonLaGGerGG
    Sep 15, 2020
    0
    My first RPG game I ever played and I consider it one of the greatest game of all time.
  20. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing RPG game and considered one of the best PS games!

    A must play for anyone that has a Playstation and if you're into RPGs and haven't played this drop what you're playing now to play this.

    A timeless classic
  21. Mangorn
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    Greatest Game of all time! Its just perfect! An absolute Must Play Game! A game so brilliant it enlightens your soul.
  22. INU4SH4
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    This game has been around for over 20 years and despite all the constant praise it gets as one of the best games of all time and a masterpiece, I only played it this year.

    First things first, while I don't believe it is a masterpiece I still think it a great JRPG title and a must-play for fans of the genre. The story felt mind-blowing at times and had an interesting villain with a    This game has been around for over 20 years and despite all the constant praise it gets as one of the best games of all time and a masterpiece, I only played it this year.

    First things first, while I don't believe it is a masterpiece I still think it a great JRPG title and a must-play for fans of the genre.

    The story felt mind-blowing at times and had an interesting villain with a great design but at times also felt too sentimental and far-fetched. Overall still great though. The open-ending could have been better but it was a good conclusion but left a few questions unanswered.
    The characters are quite likable and interesting and the main party feels very diverse. Sometimes I felt like the characters could have been explored more though side-quests and dialogue but they still had solid personalities. I also enjoyed that some of the characters were pretty comical.
    The turn-based combat was also enjoyable and it still felt flesh although a bunch of enemy designs and skills felt really random and out of place. That's one of my main complaints and what holds the score down the most.

    The bottom line is: if you're a JRPG fan you should definitely play this one at least once. The story has a solid length and there are tons of side quests and stuff to do. The experience and the characters will stick with you although the writing could have been better in some occasions and the enemy designs and skills could have been more serious.    … Expand
  23. Morgane
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game so much ! But I am sad about Aerith's death... It makes me cry :(
    Zack's death makes me cry too :( :( The story is amazing. Cloud missed his life, he wanted to be first class soldier but failed. It makes him endearing. His memories are false, Cloud was third class soldier, it is Zack memories. They got merged together.
    I checked SPOILER !!! Sorry for my poor english (╬▔皿▔)╯    … Expand
  24. MaxRave
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    With no doubts, this is one of the most important games of the history. It redefined what a RPG means, and left a mark in the heart of an entire generation. Must-play for anyone that claims to be a gamer
  25. Geraldo3Good
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Even with the dated graphics and the remake out, this game is still a masterpiece. The soundtrack is god tier and the story is amazing.
  26. Jet2019
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Being old and all...this game Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. In the beginning I was playing just for the story but it became more than that. Once I actually bothered to learn the Materia system I enjoyed it much more. It was full n moving around peoples Materia and creating the best team I could. I think story wise it was great. Some confusing moments for sure, but itBeing old and all...this game Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. In the beginning I was playing just for the story but it became more than that. Once I actually bothered to learn the Materia system I enjoyed it much more. It was full n moving around peoples Materia and creating the best team I could. I think story wise it was great. Some confusing moments for sure, but it didn't bother me too much as I don't need to understand every detail personally. (I've played kingdom hearts games it doesn't get more confusing than that). One problem I had with the game was figuring out where to go. I liked the pre rendered backgrounds...but sometimes they made navigating where to go hard and confusing. There were multiple parts in the game where I needed a guide to know where/how to go. Maybe that's just me though. Random encounters made that process even more stressful. But that was really the only major flaw I could think of with the game. I think once I got the highwind I didn't have any problems with that actually. It made navigating the world faster, easier, and more fun. I actually came to love the graphics personally. Once I got highwind I explored the workd more, got all level 4 limit breaks and all ultimate weapons for cloud Tifa and cid, who were my 3 favorite characters. The blocky character designs and 3D backgrounds. At first glance some people may say they are ugly, but to me they had a unique charm that I've seen no other game have. The word was so fun and full of life, I think the soundtrack was the biggest part of this. The soundtrack of this game is one of the best I've ever heard honestly. Ahead on our way, the main theme, Aerith theme, tifas theme, and one winged angel were my favorites. I LOVED the game. I'd say it was incredible considering it's 23 years old! In conclusion, I would personally say it's definitely worth a playthrough in 2020. I played it without any mods, just how it was on the PlayStation 1 and t was so much fun! Enjoyed it from start to finish. Played it for 43 hours total and it was so worth it! Some people dismiss this game being considered great for nostalgic people...but I played it 23 years after it's release with no nostalgia and it was epic!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  27. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  28. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    It is my favorite game of all time. Nothing yet has ever reached something magically like FF7. If time travel was possible, going back to 1997 and play this game for the first time would be a solid choice.
  29. DylanHall
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic game, the story is entertaining, the combat is addictive and the characters are really fleshed out. Best game on the ps1 and best final fantasy without a doubt
  30. Roger24
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is my favourite game of all time. I love the characters, the story, the combat and basically everything in it. Still in 2020 it is definitely a worth-play.
  31. Illix
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    A true gem. This was my first Final Fantasy and JRPG and was single-handedly responsible for opening the doors to countless others. A perfect example of gameplay trumping graphics for days hands down. It's hilarious that the very same company that developed it over 30 years ago can't produce or replicate anything like it today.
  32. hauwhian
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Compared to Final Fantasy VI (or Final Fantasy III in the U.S.) this game is a downgrade. The story is inferior, the music is inferior, and the gameplay is not as good as Final Fantasy VI. But because of very good marketing and pushed forward by Playstation technology at that time, which for the first time a game can display videos...this game received huge income, became the best saleCompared to Final Fantasy VI (or Final Fantasy III in the U.S.) this game is a downgrade. The story is inferior, the music is inferior, and the gameplay is not as good as Final Fantasy VI. But because of very good marketing and pushed forward by Playstation technology at that time, which for the first time a game can display videos...this game received huge income, became the best sale of all Final Fantasy Series. But a true Final Fantasy Fans will always know: Final Fantasy VI is the best of all RPG GAME.

    Why I gave 0 for this review: because I hate the story that Aerith must be dead. Maybe Aerith may become alive in FF VII REMAKE. Square Enix already altered the story...

    I will give score 7 if Aerith were alive in the original FF VII, really. This is a good game, but not the best.    … Expand
  33. Chababa
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Beloved classic game. Nothing more to say about the story and characters. I must commend how this game captured my imagination as a kid.
  34. Suterusu
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    FF7 and the entire series before 7 has always been one of greatness though this was the last masterpiece in the series and everything that came after slowly got watered down until we got to the current era of rehashing FF13&15 gameplay and ruining the remake by retconning the story for a generic time manipulation trope and only giving 1/10th of the game in one release. Every special detailFF7 and the entire series before 7 has always been one of greatness though this was the last masterpiece in the series and everything that came after slowly got watered down until we got to the current era of rehashing FF13&15 gameplay and ruining the remake by retconning the story for a generic time manipulation trope and only giving 1/10th of the game in one release. Every special detail in the original has been forgotten and lost in translation when remaking it.

    I could wax poetic on why it's such a great game but rather I will ask the person reading this right now one question: why haven't you played this yet?    … Expand
  35. Fickelouss
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    played this in 2019 and was honestly one of my favourites of the year. it may not hold up to the modern standard of AAA game anymore but damn that story is as good as any can get
  36. DantasVGabriel
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente Foda, provavelmente meu RPG favorito, um marco para a industria dos games, personagens carismáticos,história emocionante,uma mecânica de gameplay simples e talvez a melhor da Franquia pra mim esse jogo é 10/10 fácil.
  37. Feliciano666
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Un juego hermoso, que contiene una historia impresionante.Infaltable en la colección de amantes de los buenos juegos .
  38. GeorgeFloydGay
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Величайшая игра всех времен и народов. Именно она мне открыла дорогу в огромный мир JRPG, за что я ей благодарен, но как ни странно, лучше неё я так ни во что и не играл.
  39. LittleEgg
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of all time next to Chrono Trigger. Amazing story, charming stylized graphics, clevel use of FMV, unreal soundtrack. Fantastic rollercoaster of a game.
  40. serkanak
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the masterpiece of game history. Characters , story gameplay everything is amezing you cant find hard to start but when you finish it you will think this is masterpiece
  41. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The best JRPG with an interesting plot, impressive characters, good jokes, a variety of pumping, a memorable soundtrack and not a bad drama.
  42. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Likely the best game ever made, and it sure is for me, FF7 contains so many things in its world, so many moods, places, characters and twists that it would be impossible to write about them here. It is the very definition of a great adventure.
  43. Arrrang
    May 27, 2020
    10
    GOAT! This was a real game-changer for the videogames industry. It had it all!
  44. PSGaming
    May 24, 2020
    7
    Its difficult to rate such an old game like this in 2020.But the experience i've got with Final Fantasy VII is mixed.Lets talk the good things.The story is very interesting, characters are interesting, enemies are interesting,environment are interesting and combat is interesting.Sound effects and music are good for its time.Graphics also are great for the time of the firstIts difficult to rate such an old game like this in 2020.But the experience i've got with Final Fantasy VII is mixed.Lets talk the good things.The story is very interesting, characters are interesting, enemies are interesting,environment are interesting and combat is interesting.Sound effects and music are good for its time.Graphics also are great for the time of the first PlayStation.Now...with the good things come the bad.I have deleted the game half way,because there was no waypoint,where to go.I tried to find the way to progress,but avery 5 steps i make, enemies attacked me.And that made me very angry.Forcing me to delete the game.I tried to play till the end ,but this things with the monsters appearing every 5 steps i make,made me to do this.I know most of the people are very happy with this game,but for me it is very annoying.Maybe if i have played it on the original PlayStation back in the days i maybe have love it,like many other people.Maybe one day i'll give it another try,bit for now,i am gonna play other games.… Expand
  45. Cloudy83
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores RPG de la historia, para mí el mejor de los que jugado. Gran argumento, personajes carismáticos, batallas por turnos apasionantes y un mundo lleno de secretos y minijuegos. Obra maestra.
  46. mugsy
    May 9, 2020
    8
    It's a good game but overhyped nonetheless. The plot and world might be great, but I can't get truly immersed and take anything seriously when characters look like LEGO figures instead of actual human beings. I liked FF 8 more for that reason.
  47. sweed1234
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Wish the remake followed this games story and not invented it's own new rappy KH vlog e story. This one is much better.
  48. Cmmcfreire
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Story - 10/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics - 7/10 (for the time)
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Levels - 10/10
    Replay value - 10/10
  49. assembler
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    I played the original once again just before the "remake" premiere. And I must say original is still much better game, especially 2015 edition (upgraded 3D graphics) on PC or PS4. Don't even bother playing the "remake". It's not worth it. Play the original masterpiece
  50. Tgh6767
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece a legend a epic a everything good and amazing in this world
  51. Naedeslus
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    For 1997 the graphics were top-notch. Pre-rendered backgrounds and combat graphics still look great to this day.
    The music is one of the best in the series. Combat is fantastic with the materia system being one of the best customization systems, period. A fantastic story that still sticks with me 23 years later. Cons: Translation has issues. Graphics today did not age that    Pros:
    For 1997 the graphics were top-notch. Pre-rendered backgrounds and combat graphics still look great to this day.
    The music is one of the best in the series.
    Combat is fantastic with the materia system being one of the best customization systems, period.
    A fantastic story that still sticks with me 23 years later.

    Cons:
    Translation has issues.
    Graphics today did not age that well.

    Do I recommend Final Fantasy VII?

    Without a doubt. Sure, the visuals can be dated by today’s standard but back in 1997 these graphics blew us away and I played it upon release. The translation also has some issues, but the core story and characters still stand up as one of the best science fiction plots of all time. The combat, customization, and general world-building is some of the best even 23 years later. If you never played Final Fantasy VII and are wanting to see where the story goes, after you beat the first part in the remake, I highly suggest buying it wherever you can.    … Expand
  52. Vincent_graymor
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    I was not really going to make a review for this game because the remake was recently released. This game deserves it's own review even if there is a lot to say in regards to the original. Can we please not bump up or down this game in that regard? If we only need to speak of the OG because of the remake then the creators would be sad as they want the games to have their own legacies.I was not really going to make a review for this game because the remake was recently released. This game deserves it's own review even if there is a lot to say in regards to the original. Can we please not bump up or down this game in that regard? If we only need to speak of the OG because of the remake then the creators would be sad as they want the games to have their own legacies.

    ++ Story. To the fans only coming here because of the remake: One of the few FF titles that didn't need dimensions/timetravel and meta stuff which at the time was not uncommon in FF titles. That made FF VII stand out. Instead of fighting villains destroying reality, the story was firstly about trying to prevent people from destroying the energy of one planets life energy and then became a race on time to stop a man poisoned by alien DNA wanting to become powerful. The story has a great development in both the world and the characters. The struggle is real with ups and downs and the story was mostly down to earth for a Squaresoft fantasy title. On its own, it was a ragtag team becoming the only group to stop the world from being destroyed.
    + Characters mostly interesting, the stuff with Cloud can be confusing but it is also a major part of his development.
    + Combat was the latest installment off ATB combat and was with the materia system a new direction from the Job system both fresh and allowed customization not seen before.
    + The music was more alive than previous titles and it became some of the most iconic pieces in gaming history.

    - The story can be convoluted and it is not perfect because there are plotholes
    - Combat balance can be an issue and it is really easy if you just learn to use the broken combos/materia

    All in all the game was and is a very good game. It has flaws, many in fact and I can understand why it is not the highest-rated FF game. It was often on the backside because while amazing at the time FF VI had more fans and FF X had more emotional impact for some. It is inevitable to compare FF titles because each FF is its own installment but this series was always crossreferenced.

    All in all this game was a great game which meant a lot to me. Now to those that insist bringing the remake into the mix I can only say this. I gave that game an 8 (wanted to give it less because of fighting fate but I can still see the greatness in the game) and if I regard the lore introduced in that game I would have to lower the score for this game. Thank god we can have different opinions and do not bring in "real fan" etc. I have not any discussion on that and is not reviewing on that notion.    … Expand
  53. lionheart3104
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing tribute to the 1997 classic. FF7 was my first RPG and deeply impacting me growing up. I couldn't be happier with this remake. It's faithful to the source material and (if possible) actually makes it better. I loved the slow pace of this game -- allowing the time needed for more character development. I also could not have loved the soundtrack more -- major kudos to theAmazing tribute to the 1997 classic. FF7 was my first RPG and deeply impacting me growing up. I couldn't be happier with this remake. It's faithful to the source material and (if possible) actually makes it better. I loved the slow pace of this game -- allowing the time needed for more character development. I also could not have loved the soundtrack more -- major kudos to the composers/arrangers -- all the variations on the themes we know and love were simply stunning.

    I hope the wait for the next installment isn't too long.    … Expand
  54. LucilleMagar
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Oh my dear beloved Final Fantasy VII game, I should have done this long time ago. I would have rated you 11/10 if it was possible. Thank you for making my childhood Great.
  55. LuCk3y
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Still better than the remake unfortunately. Playing g this game on release day was so amazing. Second game i have played more than once.
  56. PhantomPlayin
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    There Is so much I can say about Final Fantasy 7 but I'll just say this Final Fantasy 7 Is and always will be the best game of all time.
  57. AbhinavDasiga
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    A revolutionary game which has strong characters and gripping narrative. Gameplay will feel a little dated now that it has aged, but the influence it has had on JRPGs and cinematic games is undeniable.
  58. 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.
  59. krosque
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Most enjoyable game in a long time. I'm barely 20% in and it has already been so much fun. Thank you Square. This makes me excited for the future of gaming. Yes, in some cases, the graphics could better but this game is a 10/10.
  60. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: AWESOME.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  61. JayVale
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Arguably the greatest game ever made.

    I am so happy that I got to grow up playing this masterpiece of a game. Need I say more?
  62. BrenerMatos
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico, a muito tempo não via um jogo tão bom. Boa jogabilidade, gráficos fabulosos e a história sem comentários. Top demais.
  63. Blee
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Square FINALLY back on the epic scale of Ps1 entries. Every area that was a few screens in the og, is now huge alive and fleshed out. Tons of npcs and all have dialog - instead of pressing X, you walk by them and you hear what they say. Bought the game early, 20h in - ouldn't be more satisfied.
  64. edugiru85
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this was, is, and will ever be the best videogame ever, at least for me and for an entire generation of gamers
    defines videogame perfection
  65. DrgnMasterKota
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    This is the BEST final fantasy game ever created and one of the best JRPG’s ever created as well! Everything about this game is a pure masterpiece!
  66. gamer3421
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Great game! A true Masterpiece of its time, this time and all times!
    Story:10
    Gameplay:10
    Music:10
  67. Jamesyfox
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Perfection. This game made me experience a wild array of emotions and was a visually stunning masterpiece through and through. There is no room for improvement. In my 30 years playing games I can honestly say this is the best game I have ever played to date.
  68. DiavoloGR
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    best game ever made!!!! What can i say.. So touching... a unique experience! Α MASTERPIECE!
  69. TangoFan
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Um grupo de “terroristas” Socialistas se reúnem para destruir uma mega corporação que está destruindo o planeta. Ancaps e Neo-Liberais não vão gostar desse jogo.
  70. simopoz
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    In assoluto il miglior gioco di ruolo giapponese di sempre. Non c'è altro da dire, c'è solo da giocare
  71. PasseGaming
    Mar 28, 2020
    7
    Word of warning; this is coming from a fan of the series since day one, waaaay back on the NES. An while the truth may hurt, it is none the less the truth. Final Fantasy VII was a technical achievement in the gaming industry. It was only of the first times I really took.notice of gaming ads, as they had been all over. The game look impressive for the time (now a days it doesn't quite goldWord of warning; this is coming from a fan of the series since day one, waaaay back on the NES. An while the truth may hurt, it is none the less the truth. Final Fantasy VII was a technical achievement in the gaming industry. It was only of the first times I really took.notice of gaming ads, as they had been all over. The game look impressive for the time (now a days it doesn't quite gold up in that respect.) Before I drop the bomb I should say that it is a solid game all around. Fun to play.. but the plot was a dumpster fire. It was confusing and frustrating with many holes. Not to mention that many of the characters were wooden and uninteresting. I replayed this game when it was released on the PS4 after not having played it in over a decade. Boy those rose colored glasses had been stained white real quick as I seen the truth of the games state. It's kind of ulgy and I found the story even more baffling. I am really hoping with this remake they do some special with it and maybe add some sense to it all.white real… Expand
  72. AlexsandroRP
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    10/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/10
  73. Fmsound
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best Rpg game of al time. Need no introduction... gameplay, music, story...
  74. Ahmad-Alrahili
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    The reason that makes FF7 special is their capability,there is nothing that you cannot do in the battle Although the game was released in 1997, which you usually don't see games like this..the story is perfect , There are chemical relationships between the characters and each one of them has a specific motivation that causes him to fight the danger that threatens the peace of the entireThe reason that makes FF7 special is their capability,there is nothing that you cannot do in the battle Although the game was released in 1997, which you usually don't see games like this..the story is perfect , There are chemical relationships between the characters and each one of them has a specific motivation that causes him to fight the danger that threatens the peace of the entire planet.. Which you don't usually see something like that in the 90s games , This game inspired JRPG game developers… Expand
  75. DarkFireUmad
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    No es mi Final Favorito, pero es un juego que con 23 años y sabiendo muchas cosas antes de empezarlo a jugar me ha encantado. Probablemente lo podría haber sido con el factor sorpresa y sobretodo nostalgia como mucha gente tiene que ahora entiendo.
  76. Pedrovroma
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Best game ever! Best story, Best gameplay! Waiting for remake!
    No other game have same feeling
  77. MetaKritiker90
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best and greatest games of all time. Beautiful music and amazing story with excellent characters. It's a true classic that everyone should play
  78. JesterTRT
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    By far the greatest Final Fantasy game and most definitely my favorite game of all time! 

    The story is deep. Following Cloud along his adventures with Avalanche. Then the story takes a twist, getting deeper, and putting you on an even bigger journey. And when you begin to figure Cloud out, they throw in a large twist. Making nothing seem the way it appeared to be. I loved the twist of    By far the greatest Final Fantasy game and most definitely my favorite game of all time! 

    The story is deep. Following Cloud along his adventures with Avalanche. Then the story takes a twist, getting deeper, and putting you on an even bigger journey. And when you begin to figure Cloud out, they throw in a large twist. Making nothing seem the way it appeared to be. I loved the twist of this game. And like most of the Final Fantasy games, the ending is always incredibly emotional and touching.  

    Sound Track: I love the sound track from every final fantasy game. In fact, I even go to sleep to it playing at night. The hardest part, is hearing the song and fighting the urge to play the game again. The soundtrack is flawless. 

    Gameplay: I loved the combat system. The use of Materia. The fact that you can switch your game play by switching, and linking new materia. This was a brilliant idea. If you wanted a magic user, give them magic based materia. Needed a fighter? Fighting materia to increase your strength. Then, get the weapons with linkings, to combined two materia, to make a deadly combo attack. There was so much greatness to this system. The mini games were also awesome. I loved the first mini game, defending the town by buying soldiers to walk down a pathway fighting. This was such a fun little mini game. And then coming to the arcade, allowing you to take a break from all the fighting, to just play through fun games, and get rewarded for it.     … Expand
  79. Crysouls
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Esse game é incrivel !!! que combate excelente esse turno em real time , limit , barra de atb tudo muito funcional , vilão que me deixou confuso mas ao mesmo tempo curioso , enfim nota 10 e espero que o Remake faça tão bem quanto ff7 classico fez
  80. 8Gerrard
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect.The soundtrack,the gameplay,the dialogue is all flawless.I really like this game.
  81. sebastianali
    Jan 6, 2020
    6
    Este tiene que ser uno de los juegos mas sobrevalorados de la historia. Lo siento, pero a pesar de que este juego innova y tiene muy buena historia, la historia no lo es todo en un videojuego e innovación no quiere decir calidad. El sistema de materia si bien me pareció interesante y permite tener mucha personalización en parte no me gusto, ya que se van perdiendo estadísticas alEste tiene que ser uno de los juegos mas sobrevalorados de la historia. Lo siento, pero a pesar de que este juego innova y tiene muy buena historia, la historia no lo es todo en un videojuego e innovación no quiere decir calidad. El sistema de materia si bien me pareció interesante y permite tener mucha personalización en parte no me gusto, ya que se van perdiendo estadísticas al equiparlas... Que ha pasado con el sistema de magia de los anteriores Final Fantasy? No es justo que tener magia te perjudique. Lo que mas me agrado del juego es la historia, la música y la cantidad de escenarios que recorres (y se siente muy bien el progreso). En este apartado es sobresaliente. Sin embargo, la jugabilidad que es muy lenta y la dificultad poco balanceada hacen de esto un juego algo mediocre.
    Pd: También Sephirot esta muy sobrevalorado como villano. Si bien tiene sus momentos, el no habla en la ultima parte del juego, no están claras sus intenciones y solo obtuvo la fama que obtuvo por matar a Aeris.    … Expand
  82. Diamond29
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is alright, definitely turned bad because of it's graphics, but that's ps1 limitations, can't do nothing, but trully the gameplay is fantastic, so technically 1 point for gameplay, 1 point for her death and 1 point for the music, but 6 points for tifa… Expand
  83. MarioneteGaming
    Dec 13, 2019
    9
    Its a Masterpiece but i gotta admit the graphics aren't really the best and it gets annoying when you randomly get into a fight for walking too far but but it still remains as the best jrpg game of all time
  84. Babbage
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    There's not much else to say about this game that isn't already common knowledge, it's borderline perfect as a classic, genre defining game.
  85. SomaKurusu
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 es una joya atemporal que siempre estará presente en la historia de los videojuegos como de los mejores. Para su tiempo fue un juego revolucionario que permitió el acercamiento de los Juegos de Rol japoneses al terreno occidental. Sin duda lo que más marco fué su historia, adulta, con personages muy interesentes y con escenas nunca antes vistas en videojuegos. La BandaFinal Fantasy 7 es una joya atemporal que siempre estará presente en la historia de los videojuegos como de los mejores. Para su tiempo fue un juego revolucionario que permitió el acercamiento de los Juegos de Rol japoneses al terreno occidental. Sin duda lo que más marco fué su historia, adulta, con personages muy interesentes y con escenas nunca antes vistas en videojuegos. La Banda Sonora es uno de los mejores trabajos de Uematsu (que es mucho decir) y la jugabilidad es perfecta para su tiempo. Este es un juego que no necesita presentación, que casi todo el mundo conoce, aún así, he querido hacer mi aporte recomendándolo para las nuevas generaciones.… Expand
  86. Sahhid
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Absolute classic of a game that is arguably one of the best Final Fantasy games released. They dont make them like this anymore.
  87. AQ1124
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This Game is so good
    The story, Characters and as a whole the game is amazing I played it when I was 11 as Christmas yes I am an 11 years old on my ps4 I. The music is great as this game is amazing
  88. Benderthefourth
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This is the best game ever created. Everything was done with passion and it's still echoing today.
    I realise that you don't understand much about the game by reading my previous sentences, but if you ever feel to trust a stranger, this is the time: trust me. This game is amazing.
  89. Joakuku
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Just perfect. I dont know why some people still discuting of this game is the best in the series, it obviosly is!
  90. Link_longatti
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo de minha infância... Ótimo enredo.. jogabilidade... personagens carismáticos... Não consigo dar nota melhor que o máximo pra FFVII
  91. guiletheguiles
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time.
    The story goes beyond everything I have experienced in a video game.
    A character's mind explored like never before in an RPG, a world brimming with dark themes about religion, evil corporations, the planet's life, love, guilt, depression and friendship and one of the best roster and villains ever. The gameplay is traditional and simple, but it    This is my favorite game of all time.
    The story goes beyond everything I have experienced in a video game.
    A character's mind explored like never before in an RPG, a world brimming with dark themes about religion, evil corporations, the planet's life, love, guilt, depression and friendship and one of the best roster and villains ever.
    The gameplay is traditional and simple, but it flourishes on its limitations and possibilities. Besides, it's just filled with content and optional quests.
    Sure, the graphics are dated, I know. But it feels kind of charming to me.
    And I'm not even going to mention the sountrack, because it's just the GOAT.
    Thanks, Square.    … Expand
  92. JoseAn13Torres
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    Una historia espectacular en un mundo impresionante, un sistema de magias novedoso, unos jefes espectaculares y unos cambios de guión soberbios hicieron de este juego una obra maestra de los 32 bits, descomunal lo conseguido en aquellos años, sirvió de inspiración para gran cantidad de juegos posteriores, cada halago que reciba siempre se quedará corto.
  93. nachoespoz
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    uno de esos juegos que debes jugar si te gustan los rpg por turnos, y mas si te gustan los clásicos de este genero.
    buena música, historia interesante y un sistema combate bueno pero que deja la sensación que el final fantasy 6 lo hizo mejor en este apartado, las materias y su uso puede ser algo innovador (en su época) pero molesto si no te gusta configurar a cada rato a tus personajes.    uno de esos juegos que debes jugar si te gustan los rpg por turnos, y mas si te gustan los clásicos de este genero.
    buena música, historia interesante y un sistema combate bueno pero que deja la sensación que el final fantasy 6 lo hizo mejor en este apartado, las materias y su uso puede ser algo innovador (en su época) pero molesto si no te gusta configurar a cada rato a tus personajes.
    en cuanto a los personajes, cloud, tifa, barret y aeris se llevan demasiado protagonismo en la historia, el resto del grupo tienen su importancia pero se nota que son mas secundarios que protagonistas, en caso de yuffie y vincent solo en ciertos momentos brillan pero en general son muy olvidados, y lastima porque vincent es un personaje que me dejo la sensación que pudo ser mas importante y hasta incluso pudo haber obtenido protagonismo al ser tan impotante en el pasado de la historia del juego.
    criticar los gráficos es poco relevante ya que este juego tiene tanto que ofrecer que obviamente el defecto grafico queda casi olvidado, en mi opinión los gráficos no importan tanto y menos en este tipo de juego, y bueno si te importan mucho los gráficos tal vez este juego no es para ti.
    mi única queja seria el final que te deja en blanco, no daré detalles pero te hace sentir extrañado por lo rápido e intrascendente que es. lastima porque uno esperaba mas.
    en conclusión es un gran juego que si bien tiene defectos, son todos perdonables en comparación con las cosas que hace bien, tal vez no es perfecto pero para los que lo jugamos en ese entonces (1997) lo recordamos con una sonrisa y hasta con añoranza porque ya no hay juegos así por parte de la empresa actual square enix, triste cuanto menos porque juegos que tuvieron este espíritu son lo que hicieron grande a los videojuegos.    … Expand
  94. PannacottaFugo
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Currently Final Fantasy VII is now on pretty much every platform including PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch, and even iPhone/iPad now so I figured after recently completing FFVII I'd tell you all how much it holds up. The game has a very great cast of characters and it's worth getting all of them, very nice and intriguing arenas/towns, and a very fun combat system all topped off with a greatCurrently Final Fantasy VII is now on pretty much every platform including PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch, and even iPhone/iPad now so I figured after recently completing FFVII I'd tell you all how much it holds up. The game has a very great cast of characters and it's worth getting all of them, very nice and intriguing arenas/towns, and a very fun combat system all topped off with a great soundtrack. Though there is obviously some poor aging but most of it has been fixed! For $16 it's not a bad ride. I'd say I got my money's worth!… Expand
  95. Akiin
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    still to this day one of the best games of all time. it's the jrpg that invented the genre !
    after more than 20 years and even with a highly anticipated remake in production, this game still stands as one of the best. it is charming and features one of the most iconic cast of characters together with music that is enchanting and a delight even after all the years since it's release. the    still to this day one of the best games of all time. it's the jrpg that invented the genre !
    after more than 20 years and even with a highly anticipated remake in production, this game still stands as one of the best. it is charming and features one of the most iconic cast of characters together with music that is enchanting and a delight even after all the years since it's release. the story is also a big selling point , it's full of twists and surprises. after more than 20 years FF7 is still worth 9playing even without nostalgia !.    … Expand
  96. Dave_Ravington
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Honestly one of my favorite games of all time. I was a bit late to the party with this game so I can't say I'm an OG fan but I think that helps indicate how timeless it really is if I can pick it up many years later and still love it.
  97. Diegochocho
    Aug 22, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego en su tiempo, y una gran historia, pero tiene alguna fallas que no me cuadraron en su momento, como Tifa guardando el secreto de Cloud o lo poco que contaron de Zack, y los minijuegos que son una mierda.… Expand
  98. ElSeano89
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    There are a small handful of games that no matter how many times I play them or how much time passes since I first played them, they still evoke the same reaction from me every time. These are the best games ever made and FF7 is one of them.

    It's important to note that after 21 years of age this game can still stand up in terms of storytelling and gameplay even after time has rendered    There are a small handful of games that no matter how many times I play them or how much time passes since I first played them, they still evoke the same reaction from me every time. These are the best games ever made and FF7 is one of them.

    It's important to note that after 21 years of age this game can still stand up in terms of storytelling and gameplay even after time has rendered its graphics mostly archaic. 21 years. It's difficult for an entertainment product of any kind to have that level of longevity. Even movies struggle to not age badly after that sort of period of time but FF7 manages it.

    The storyline ebbs and flows brilliantly, leading you from one set piece to another in a way that keeps you wanting to find out more even when you practically know the script by heart. The characters make you empathize with them and their missions and despite the odd bit of script now reading a little poorly (in part due to translation issues) you find yourself rooting for them the same way every time.

    The gameplay system in this is my favorite amongst the FF series. It's not needlessly complex but rewards an experienced player for knowing its ins and outs. It's accessible but nuanced. You could play this game slapping any materia in any weapon or you can garner the knowledge to make set ups and annihilate everything you face. The amazing thing is that it never feels less satisfying to do every time. In my recent playthrough, racing through it all somewhat it still felt satisfying to unleash limit breaks and finally break over 1000hp per hit. It still felt rewarding to level up both yourself and your materia to new heights and attack bosses with ferocity. It takes a very special sort of game to be able to do that. I think part of it is what the game gives you, it gives you bit by calculated bit. You can jump the gun here and there if you know how but by and large its that waiting and the results of that waiting that become addictive.

    Graphically, in its day, this was stunning. The mixture of FMV backgrounds with the game graphics on the front had been done before but it wasn't just the graphics but the brilliance of the design. Midgar still looks remarkable to this day. The Golden Saucer also. Towns felt alive. There was so much to see and to do in each of them they never just felt like places the designers could plonk down some shops and a save point.

    I struggle to think of a more iconic game soundtrack than this one. There are so many themes from this that are a huge part of gaming history. The opening strains of the battle theme or even better the boss theme. The WEAPON theme, Aeris' theme. They have all stood the test of time fantastically well. The only thing I can consider comparable is the soundtrack to Super Mario 64. Between the two of them they're amongst the best loved and remembered scores to gaming ever.

    The scale of the game back in the late 90's was unbelievable. A three disc game was pretty much unheard of back then and the game is an easy 20 to 30 hours even when you know every part of it by heart. There is a wealth of things to see and do and yeah modern RPGs may dwarf its content you only have to look at what else was around in 1997 to realize just how incredible of an accomplishment this game was from a technical standpoint, a gameplay stand point, a writing stand point, a musical stand point. It simply ticked every box.

    I've played the vast bulk of the FF series and I never felt they got it this right again. FF8 made this look arcane graphically but the story was all over the place, the draw system was flawed, as was the GF and Limit Break set ups. They seemed to want to always re-invent the wheel which is my major gripe with it. Most of 7 was perfect and a few tweaks what was already there would have benefited the series immensely. Instead they kept chopping and changing and as such, though it's just persona opinion, they never reached this height again. Each game before or after this has had plot work that made me stop caring or characters that were just too zany. Whilst I know I'm talking about a game where a cat rides a gigantic stuffed toy in battle wielding a megaphone that always felt like the exception to the rule. The rest of it was fantasy but in its own vein believable and relatable and that is what made the story and it's characters so brilliant, so timeless.

    Once every year or so I'll fire this up and it draws me in every single time. I'm sat here now 15 hours into a new play through when I have a backlog of vastly technologically advanced games to be playing but there is something to be said for the charm and I suppose above all the nostalgia that FF7 invokes in me. It's a brilliant game, yes, but it reminds me of my childhood and in turn reminds me just what a brilliant medium of entertainment video games can be at their finest.

    And this is one of the very finest.    … Expand
  99. Thwompthing
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    Here's a beautiful 10, not only to counter the idiotic 0's that people give one of the greatest RPG's in mankind, and arguably the greatest turn based RPG of all time (FFVI is also considered this), but also because the game is THAT DANG GOOD! In fact, I would give this game a 100/10 to counter the pointless 0's because people are clearly ignorant as all heck when it comes to massivelyHere's a beautiful 10, not only to counter the idiotic 0's that people give one of the greatest RPG's in mankind, and arguably the greatest turn based RPG of all time (FFVI is also considered this), but also because the game is THAT DANG GOOD! In fact, I would give this game a 100/10 to counter the pointless 0's because people are clearly ignorant as all heck when it comes to massively popular AAA games. They give these games 0's because of their own hatred for something that succeeds so well. Mindless, fake gamers.

    Every single person I know in my life that I've shown this game to back in 1997 was in complete jaw dropping awe at how gorgeous the cutscenes, music, gameplay, story, and characters were. This game looks like crap now, sure, but back then it looked amazing. People who complain about graphics are obviously too young to appreciate how great they were when it was released. This is called living through the era when each generation wowed you, no matter what. This game was released only a year after the PS1 was released so obviously things would improve throughout the years. This happens with every generation of consoles. Developers figure out how to make games better looking every year....

    Flawless game for its time. 10/10 and I cannot wait for the remake.    … Expand
  100. Kezian
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Final Fantasy Vii is my favorite game ! And the newest steam version allow mods !
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS1 Game of 1997
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#1 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1997
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#2 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1997

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    Brought RPGs into the Western spotlight and contained the most debated plot twist of an era. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. Gamestyle
    90
    You can play the game time and time again. Always finding something new, from a new piece of materia to a new place, to defeating the ultimate weapons. The story twists and turns all the time always keeping you guessing as to what will happen next.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    90
    Without a doubt, FF7 is one of the top Final Fantasy games out there. It is also one of the best RPG adventures of all time.
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