Final Fantasy VII

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  1. HotCheeto
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    The gold standard of RPG’s. It’s an old game but still a solid storyline and a fan favorite. Can’t wait for the remake.
  2. nervioso2009
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    El mejor videojuego de todos los tiempos, con muchos de los personajes más memorables y reconocibles, una historia fantástica, y en definitiva, uno de los videojuegos más influyentes e importantes de la historia de esta industria.

    10/10
  3. ArcCoat
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    I played this game in my teenage years, it's a masterpiece.
    Story and characters are excellent 10/10
    Graphics are so bad that they become funny and charming, you get used to them rather quickly 10/10
    Music is legendary 10/10
    Game play is a classic 10/10

    Okay, I have to admit it, I'm slightly biased, but it is an excellent game, if you haven't played it yet, get your PS1 out!
  4. mcpuddingstain
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    Has a perfect turn-based, yet real time combat system. Characters are well developed with distinct and creative personalities and back stories. They all have their own motivations. Music is phenomenal. The story is by far one of the best in history. It seems like the perfect length to have a well-developed story and still not feel over saturated. In my opinion, this is a must-playHas a perfect turn-based, yet real time combat system. Characters are well developed with distinct and creative personalities and back stories. They all have their own motivations. Music is phenomenal. The story is by far one of the best in history. It seems like the perfect length to have a well-developed story and still not feel over saturated. In my opinion, this is a must-play for any gamer.… Expand
  5. OwtDaft
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    + 2nd fav game ever after FF VIII.
    + FFVII has an amazing story.
    + One of the best OST of all time.
    + Not padded with side quests to the point most of it is side quests like modern games.
    + Materia system offers a good amount of customisation.
    - The ending could of been a tad better.
    - Character models while exploring were dated looking even for the time.
  6. Xelbart
    Apr 25, 2019
    7
    A great game, not the best final fantasy, not the best RPG, but great for its year and fun. The graphics and the narrative are not as good as the gameplay but if you love RPG you should play this one.
  7. sufflaminandus
    Apr 14, 2019
    3
    I will be brief.
    jRRG: automatic base score of 1 (almost total linearity, infantile predictable story consisting almost completely of stereotypes, one-line dialogues, lack of character development, trivial linear equipment system, random encounters, lack of role playing in role playing game (!!!), lack of quests, grind)
    Feel of adventure: +1 Combat system: +1 (though I got through    I will be brief.
    jRRG: automatic base score of 1 (almost total linearity, infantile predictable story consisting almost completely of stereotypes, one-line dialogues, lack of character development, trivial linear equipment system, random encounters, lack of role playing in role playing game (!!!), lack of quests, grind)
    Feel of adventure: +1
    Combat system: +1 (though I got through almost all of the game by pressing one command: attack)
    =
    3/10.

    P.S I'm sorry, all you fans of childhood memories, but 1997 is the year when Fallout was released and, at last, we have something to compare jRPG against. And, excuse me, but I consider scoring FF7, or any other jRPG, higher then 3 an offence to creators of Fallout, Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment.    … Expand
  8. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    My second favorite FF, Cloud is most likely the most iconic FF character to ever be created, with tons of spin off games, and characters used in multiple games from different eras, and franchises, that should tell you something, this game is as FF as you can get, an almost perfect game, with almost no negatives that come to mind, an easy in my opinion 10/10.
  9. TimNotSam
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    (no spoilers) I can't recommend this game enough. To be expected the graphics are dated and so are the animations. But this game has a lot to offer. I mean this with the world that Square has created, the characters and themes/issues.
  10. MaxPaul20
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Ok so this may seem generic to most but Final Fantasy VII is one of or even the best RPG to play for its use of turn-based mechanic isn't automatically inferior. FFVII's gameplay, story, and setting are almost unparalleled. There's a reason why one of the most memorable moments in history is when Sephiroth slays Aeris. Sorry if that was a spoiler but if you haven't played FFVII yet, you'reOk so this may seem generic to most but Final Fantasy VII is one of or even the best RPG to play for its use of turn-based mechanic isn't automatically inferior. FFVII's gameplay, story, and setting are almost unparalleled. There's a reason why one of the most memorable moments in history is when Sephiroth slays Aeris. Sorry if that was a spoiler but if you haven't played FFVII yet, you're no gamer, anyway. ;) Just kidding, of course. Overall this will be a great experience for anyone.… Expand
  11. lidwang
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    Loved this one. Since it was my introduction to jrpgs it has a special place in my heart, and the part with the plot twist about cloud will always feel like a **** to me. Sadly thid game has the problem that is too easy to break. When i was around level 50 i could kill every enemy and boss with ease, whuch made the rest of the game kinda boring since i am a complrtionist guy. Still, evenLoved this one. Since it was my introduction to jrpgs it has a special place in my heart, and the part with the plot twist about cloud will always feel like a **** to me. Sadly thid game has the problem that is too easy to break. When i was around level 50 i could kill every enemy and boss with ease, whuch made the rest of the game kinda boring since i am a complrtionist guy. Still, even if that and the materia system is a but unreliable and the wolrd isn't that well structured, the game still has an amazing story that is worth experiencing.… Expand
  12. XV_
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    When I was in high school a friend of mine talked to me about some important plot points of FFVII, because I didn't have a PS1 and because back in 1999 there wasn't a 'culture' of not spoil things I didn't mind at all, then years later I watched Advent Children and I really liked it (still), the years passed and it was till February 2019 that I first played and completed FFVII and damn, atWhen I was in high school a friend of mine talked to me about some important plot points of FFVII, because I didn't have a PS1 and because back in 1999 there wasn't a 'culture' of not spoil things I didn't mind at all, then years later I watched Advent Children and I really liked it (still), the years passed and it was till February 2019 that I first played and completed FFVII and damn, at first I was reluctant of the title of "Best RPG" or "Best FF" but as the thing went along, by the credits I was really moved on and I was converted to another Jenova believer.

    The thing is that I can't imagine how amazing would be if I played the whole thing not knowing anything about it, the characters, the story, the passing, the music, everything is an ambitious piece, the graphics are obviously from the PS1 era but they have aged so well, this game has everything, comedy, horror moments, kaiju, doublecrossing, philosophical stuff, really just everything. There are a few issues with the controls or in more than a few battles, because of the camera angles I couldn't heal or revive the right character, but just that. The story is so masterfully crafted that even when I think I knew everything (because of my friend and well... the internet) I was so invested and wanted to see how it will unfold next.

    This game made me reconsider all the classics that I still haven't played and set a really high bar for all the others FF that I still have to play, a true masterpiece that everyone should play, so if you haven't played it before, just give yourself a favor and go right ahead.    … Expand
  13. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    This game got me into JRPG's. Amazing storytelling, compelling characters, fun and tactical turn based combat. MUST play
  14. PrinceWolf
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    PREGI
    - Storia e personaggi hanno segnato intere carriere videoludiche.
    - Atmosfera e stile da oscuro post-apocalisse che ancora mi fa venire la pelle d'oca al solo pensiero. - Battle System strategicamente ricco e personalizzabile grazie alle Materia diversificate. - Tempo di gioco totale che mi superò le 250 ore grazie ad una lunga appassionante trama, una world map colma di tutto,    PREGI
    - Storia e personaggi hanno segnato intere carriere videoludiche.
    - Atmosfera e stile da oscuro post-apocalisse che ancora mi fa venire la pelle d'oca al solo pensiero.
    - Battle System strategicamente ricco e personalizzabile grazie alle Materia diversificate.
    - Tempo di gioco totale che mi superò le 250 ore grazie ad una lunga appassionante trama, una world map colma di tutto, tanti minigiochi spassosi e una marea di segreti.
    - Colonna sonora storica, se non conosci ''One Winged Angel'' non puoi considerarti un vero giocatore. In generale le musiche rendono tutta l'atmosfera più assuefante sia quando è cupa sia quando si tratta di dare un tocco action/steampunk.
    - Miglior gioco di ruolo di sempre, LA nostalgia.

    DIFETTI
    - Li cercano dal 1997.    … Expand
  15. cvg
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    The best game I ever played till TW3. Was sitting for a decade on the RPG throne. Must have!
  16. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Since I just had the feel to submit a Grandia 1 review I just drop the mic here too:
    This game was the pioneer in an evolutional change of jrpg. I cannot say how much I loved and still love that game. The story, portrayed characters and general setting, the world etc is a 10 at least. I was totally swept of my feet for weeks.
    Together with Grandia 1 this is my all time favourite game    Since I just had the feel to submit a Grandia 1 review I just drop the mic here too:
    This game was the pioneer in an evolutional change of jrpg. I cannot say how much I loved and still love that game. The story, portrayed characters and general setting, the world etc is a 10 at least. I was totally swept of my feet for weeks.
    Together with Grandia 1 this is my all time favourite game ever. I think I even did complete it three times(over years) with 99 level guys and all secrets on PSX alone. And do me a favour, if you like this game...try to get a glimpse at Grandia. They are like prodigy siblings...one being the darker sinister, the other the light heartedly, joyful one.    … Expand
  17. SolarConker
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    This game is a master piece in gaming and changed how RPG's worked for better if you can understand how the graphics were top notch at the time you will enjoy this game even more
  18. mitllo88
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    Let me be clear, my favourite final fantasy game is ff6. Does that mean I dislike ff7? No. Does it mean that mean ff7 is a bad game? Also no. Final Fantasy 7 is in my top 3 favourite final fantasy games and it's for good reason. The graphics while clearly aged, are charming in their own unique way, the music is fantastic, the characters are likable and relatable and the gameplay is theLet me be clear, my favourite final fantasy game is ff6. Does that mean I dislike ff7? No. Does it mean that mean ff7 is a bad game? Also no. Final Fantasy 7 is in my top 3 favourite final fantasy games and it's for good reason. The graphics while clearly aged, are charming in their own unique way, the music is fantastic, the characters are likable and relatable and the gameplay is the same final fantasy gameplay that I've come to love.

    Is the game perfect? No, no game is perfect. Is the game great? Absolutely.    … Expand
  19. the5mufy1
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    for that era you can't think of a better game. (ofc if you like those kind of games)
  20. EevieRoseAmalee
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    This game has so many memories for me, and it is truly a final fantasy game that stands the test of time. It is a moment in history many of us fans of final fantasy will never forget.
  21. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  22. Fibrizzo87
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    The best game i´ve ever played. Awesome characters, awesome story and awesome ost.
  23. Antares_A
    Oct 31, 2018
    8
    Incredible gameplay, customization system, world exploration and minigames.
    The story is awesome but too confusing.
    The Bizzaro sephiroth is my favorite FF battle of all FFs.
    Balanced fighting system.
    Poor end game content i'ts not like FF V or VI it's mostly minigames and some hard bosses.
  24. 6oni
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    some people say that zeldaOot is better, but zelda has some unpleasant dungeons and ff7 is more replayable
    ff7 opened the door to the role in his generation to the casual,
    a phenomenon at the height of Mario and sonic in an era without internet
  25. auditbadger
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  26. Vanta77
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    Its easily one of the 5 top games in history of gaming.
    Its the best game on PS1 and that console has insanely many good games but VII tops the lot.
    Was a huge reason why PS1 was successful and why Squeenix is the megacorp it is today but on to the game itself it has incredible storyline, characters, music composer and depth to it that can only be compared to the other FF's on the    Its easily one of the 5 top games in history of gaming.
    Its the best game on PS1 and that console has insanely many good games but VII tops the lot.
    Was a huge reason why PS1 was successful and why Squeenix is the megacorp it is today but on to the game itself it has incredible storyline, characters, music composer and depth to it that can only be compared to the other FF's on the console. Best game on the PS1, hands down    … Expand
  27. NameOfAccount
    Sep 9, 2018
    7
    'Final Fantasy''s first entry into 3D is a valiant effort, but current technical limitations make it feel like a few giant steps backward. A dark and enthralling story and intriguing characters are marred by over-bright Lego-like models with bowling pin arms and frequently disappearing facial expressions that pop scathingly out of dingy pre-rendered backgrounds; it all cheapens the'Final Fantasy''s first entry into 3D is a valiant effort, but current technical limitations make it feel like a few giant steps backward. A dark and enthralling story and intriguing characters are marred by over-bright Lego-like models with bowling pin arms and frequently disappearing facial expressions that pop scathingly out of dingy pre-rendered backgrounds; it all cheapens the presentation into farcical puppet theater. Sluggish performance and gargantuan load times reduce the battles to frustratingly unresponsive slideshows; even the menus exhibited noticeable delays. Weird graphical issues such as the landscape wobbling and warping as the camera moves, characters shimmering as they animate, and textures and triangles randomly popping in and out shatter the immersion; FMV sequences reminded us of mid-80's ray-tracing demo reels in their primitiveness. The whole colour range seems limited to dismal greys, browns, and the occasional blue or yellow. To top it all off, the entire screen is covered by an ugly, noticeable, dithered mesh that had us wiping our televisions until we realized what it was.

    All this leads us back to the sinking sensation we've had for a while now: that for all the "wow" factor, this new 3D generation of home video game consoles isn't quite ready for prime time yet. Even last year's Super Mario 64 on Nintendo's 64-bit powerhouse, for all its technical impressiveness, felt like an unfinished product in many respects with its blurry, repetitive textures, seams, and sharp pointy edges; as much as we wanted to like it we kept pining for a bigger and better sprite-based Mario.

    And that's why we feel so disappointed with VII; there are so many good ideas in here that are wasted on technology that's not quite there yet. Square know how to make an enthralling epic fantasy RPG; the narrative techniques and core gameplay of 'Fantasy' keep on evolving and improving. The new cyberpunk-style near-future setting and the new hero Cloud's devil-may-care attitude are all welcome departures for the series; Square somehow manage to blaze new territory while still masterfully merging the familiar fantasy elements. The musical score is, as always, outstanding. And yet the whole experience is ruined by a mushy, clunky, glitchy presentation that just feels unprofessional.

    So in short, we feel that VI - even with the narrative glue falling apart a tad in its second half - is still the superior Final Fantasy experience with its polish and smooth responsiveness, but this one will certainly leave its mark in gaming history. And not all hope is lost. Technology has always evolved in fits and starts; no doubt in a decade or so 3D hardware and software developers alike will have worked out the kinks and VII will get the epic cinematic sequel - or remake perhaps? - that it deserves. Until then, here's hoping the current crop of consoles is just a phase.    … Expand
  28. SantiDeis
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    The seventh installment of this series started from scratch, with a spectacular introductory sequence in which we witnessed how a flower seller walked through the suburbs of a futuristic city. Moments later, our hero, still unnamed, got off a train with the purpose of destroying a mako energy reactor, something that was being detrimental to the health of the planet. In this way we got intoThe seventh installment of this series started from scratch, with a spectacular introductory sequence in which we witnessed how a flower seller walked through the suburbs of a futuristic city. Moments later, our hero, still unnamed, got off a train with the purpose of destroying a mako energy reactor, something that was being detrimental to the health of the planet. In this way we got into the skin of a former soldier who had become a kind of terrorist, but really was a mercenary who works for Avalancha, a formation that fought against the Shinra organization. The emotion of these first minutes would catch us instantly, but everything that was to come was going to hook us much more to the command of our console (or computer keyboard, although I prefer the PSX version). The fight to save the planet was going to lead us to discover a man named Sephirot, ex-soldier with a mysterious past, who was much more powerful than any enemy seen before, and who would not hesitate to destroy everything in his path in the face of dementia...

    I have no doubt that the system of subjects, invocations, objects, limits is the best system ever created in an RPG. This also offers plenty of freedom of operation, as well as fun and tension in every fight that is impossible not to enjoy and praise. We managed a Cloud in the environment for which we advanced, we moved by the pre-rendered funds and in the moment in which we had to fight, the screen changed. We went from polygonal and anarchic characters -virtually speaking-, to a much more balanced and compensated in combat, where we did manage all the members of our team.

    As we were discovering locations and advancing in the plot, we could move around the map with complete freedom, although this depended on the means of transport that we had. With the boogie we could cross small rivers, which was an advance compared to the race on foot; with the ship "Strong Wind" we could explore almost any location on the map... And I say almost, because we would have to use the chocobos (a kind of colored ostriches) to access the last corners of the planet, where we would be waiting for succulents rewards.

    Final Fantasy VII at the time of its release, certain aspects were seen as revolutionary, a plot that focused on the development of the characters, a unique battle system and 3D graphics...

    To finish with this brief summary about Final Fantasy VII, I am going to talk about the duration of the title, since the game can last 150 hours if we propose to complete all the challenges, for example kill the "Weapons" of the planet by which we move, which are huge enemies that will make things very difficult, get all the materials, the chocobos cited or learn all the parallel stories that lead to Sephirot, Shinra and Cloud. I also want to highlight the excellent soundtrack, orchestrated, with unique melodies, as well as some more special ones for romantic, sad, happy, relaxed or tension moments.

    And I will not talk about the scenes, which is something that cannot explained by words and one should witness them with one's own eyes.

    The greatest masterpiece ever delivered by the world of video games.    … Expand
  29. dashantaozi
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    7 has the best storytelling of any JRPG I've ever played, and I don't think any future JRPG can top it.
  30. theflyingorange
    Aug 4, 2018
    9
    While the graphics may look dated by today's standards, this game has it all. Great characters, great game play with the easy to understand Materia system and battle system and of course an AMAZING soundtrack. However, the story could be better because around halfway through I found myself starting to lose interest in it and this is not the type of game that one can put down for a week andWhile the graphics may look dated by today's standards, this game has it all. Great characters, great game play with the easy to understand Materia system and battle system and of course an AMAZING soundtrack. However, the story could be better because around halfway through I found myself starting to lose interest in it and this is not the type of game that one can put down for a week and come back to as you will get lost. Despite this, I still recommend this game to anyone, but to anyone with an interest in RPGs, this is a must have.… Expand
  31. Yukyon
    Aug 3, 2018
    7
    There's no doubt that FF7 Is a good game but is not That good, the gameplay and soundtrack are good but the plot is just meh.
  32. yitus
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    Llevo muchos años jugando a videojuegos y sin duda este es mi juego favorito por varios motivos, historia, argumento, carisma, personajes, escenarios, posibilidades, armas, habilidades, banda sonora, y podría seguir así alagando al juego de forma indefinida. Lógicamente es un juego antiguo, pero creo que es uno de los videojuegos que mejor ha envejecido, ya que aunque hayan pasado muchosLlevo muchos años jugando a videojuegos y sin duda este es mi juego favorito por varios motivos, historia, argumento, carisma, personajes, escenarios, posibilidades, armas, habilidades, banda sonora, y podría seguir así alagando al juego de forma indefinida. Lógicamente es un juego antiguo, pero creo que es uno de los videojuegos que mejor ha envejecido, ya que aunque hayan pasado muchos años desde su estreno, sigue siendo todo un referente en lo que a RPG se trata. Recomendado 1000%… Expand
  33. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    The only reason I cannot give this game a perfect 10, is because the graphics are significantly outdated. Apart from that it has one of the best stories in video games I have ever experienced. Although I am not an RPG fan, I highly recommend it to all people who haven't played it.
  34. artificeprime
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Final Fantasy VII is not flawless but it is easily one of the most ambitious and compelling games I have ever played. The sheer scope and ambition puts even other quality RPGs to shame and there are very good reasons why it is still considered a masterpiece. There are certain aspects of the game that haven't aged well but that does not make the game overrated. If anything I would say FFVIIFinal Fantasy VII is not flawless but it is easily one of the most ambitious and compelling games I have ever played. The sheer scope and ambition puts even other quality RPGs to shame and there are very good reasons why it is still considered a masterpiece. There are certain aspects of the game that haven't aged well but that does not make the game overrated. If anything I would say FFVII is underrated because to this day there is no other Final Fantasy game that dared to attempt so much. It combines so many ideas and genres in a way that makes sense. The story is epic, complex, and well crafted yet very different from other RPGs that came before it. There are some plot holes and a few parts are convoluted but overall it is very well thought out and is far deeper than most game stories. The characters are iconic, well developed and compelling. The soundtrack remains in the conversation for the best of all time. The visuals have aged very poorly but the visual concepts themselves are still distinct and appealing. I can still remember the first posters when the game launched and there are so many moments throughout the game that are immediately recognizable. The gameplay itself may seem primitive now but at the time it attempted to mix many gameplay elements. I still can't think of any other RPGs that allow you to ride motorcycles, birds, airships and submarines all in one game. There is so much that the game does well that the areas that it falls short are easily overshadowed. I don't think it is perfect or the best game of all time but if they did the Remake right and fixed the few flaws it could be the best of all time.

    Gameplay 8 - While the battle system starts off quite primitive, it layers new elements in a satisfying way and by late in the game there are actually a lot of ways to approach combat. Each character has many limit breaks that keep things interesting and while there aren't as many summonings as in FFVI they are far more cinematic. The thing that sets the gameplay apart from other games in the series is that there are so many gameplay elements outside of combat. There are stealth sections, puzzle sections, motor cycle chases and even submarine exploration. The game even has sim elements.

    Story/Progression 10 - The story is the best part of FFVII. Even though it isn't perfect, I still think it is one of the best video game stories of all time because of how many great ideas it blends together and how it does things that I haven't seen in a game before or since. It has one of the most iconic openings in a game and from there it immediately drags you into a world that is bizarre and yet quickly understandable because of how well developed all the ideas are. It isn't like any other stories in the series but at the same time it still has a familiarity to it. It has so many themes that mix into the gameplay, world, magic system and lore. It has one of the best villains in fiction yet ultimately even Sephiroth is not the central problem within the story, he is just a conduit for bigger environmental and social problem. He is not a dark lord, he is a complex person dealing with his own problems that are understandable because of the complex circumstances of his life. I could discuss the story of FFVII all day and still have more to say about it. It does have moments that are convoluted but I can't think of many game stories that offer more.

    World 8 - The world is vast, complex and full of variety. Every location offers something new and memorable. Unlike most RPGs that came before it, the locations are all unique and even the way you interact with them can be different. It can be a bit annoying to traverse sometime, the game does make you back track a lot and sometimes getting from place to place is not intuitive. The world building is great though, it feels like each location in the game serves a believable purpose. Some of the areas seem a little out of place and messy in terms of their design but that also adds a sense of realism to the game.

    Characters 10 - There is a reason why FFVII has some of the most memorable characters in gaming history. Not only are the characters iconic looking they are also very well fleshed out. Sephiroth isn't just just a badass with a big sword, his story is incredibly complex and layered. His own journey is full of twists and turns even more so than the protagonists. He evolves and earns his place in the story rather than simply existing as the final obstacle like so many other game villains. Cloud is also far more than just an icon, his story is one of the most unique of any Final Fantasy hero. His very identity is at the heart of his character arc and the story is as much about him discovering himself as it is saving the world. Unlike most stories that have a pretty straight forward female lead/love interest, FFVII once again breaks convention. Aerith and Tifa are both very well developed and both are more than they initially seem.    … Expand
  35. Malakia
    Apr 21, 2018
    7
    A revolutionary game that sadly aged really poorly and not just because of its blocky graphics (which were absolutely mindblowing at the time and still hold a special place in my heart), but mostly because of the poor level design, bad English adaptation and glitches scattered here and there including Materias not working as intended.
    Remains a solid title to this day and one every RPG    A revolutionary game that sadly aged really poorly and not just because of its blocky graphics (which were absolutely mindblowing at the time and still hold a special place in my heart), but mostly because of the poor level design, bad English adaptation and glitches scattered here and there including Materias not working as intended.
    Remains a solid title to this day and one every RPG fan should play at least once in their life.    … Expand
  36. Adubis27
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    9.6/10, this game is so fun to play. Leveling up feels better here than in any other RPG. I love actually using the items I have in this game as I tend not to do that in other RPGs. Equipping new stuff is good, and grinding doesn’t feel like a chore. If you have a PS4, buy this game.
  37. FelleBanan_ygsr
    Mar 4, 2018
    7
    Overrated. Not bad, just overrated.
    The entire first disc is a boring crawl and the AWFUL graphics are seriously distractive. I’ve never before experienced a big budget title where the graphics almost destroy the experience. The overworld character models lack detail and the colours are at times a pain for your eyes.
    That said, I did enjoy the second half of the game and certain elements    Overrated. Not bad, just overrated.
    The entire first disc is a boring crawl and the AWFUL graphics are seriously distractive. I’ve never before experienced a big budget title where the graphics almost destroy the experience. The overworld character models lack detail and the colours are at times a pain for your eyes.
    That said, I did enjoy the second half of the game and certain elements of the gameplay and customization. It’s definitely a good game if you like RPGs, but it feels outdated and clunky in more than one area.    … Expand
  38. greenndreams
    Mar 2, 2018
    6
    JRPG도 파이어 엠블렘이나 페르소나, 하다못해 포켓몬처럼 다양한 게임플레이 요소로 즐거운 상호작용을 제공할 수 있다. 파판7의 경우 수집 요소들과 다양한 미니게임, 퍼즐 등이 있는데, 안타깝게도 랜덤 전투와 같은 원시적인 시스템이 플레이어의 인내심을 한계가지 몰아붙인다. 나름 독특한 디젤펑크 세계관에 집들이 하나하나 들어가볼 수 있게 디테일해서 이 세계를 탐험하는 즐거움이 크다. 그러나 열 걸음 뗄 때마다 무분별하게 랜덤 전투가 걸리니 바로 옆 동네 구경 가는 것조차도 전투에 전투를 거듭하는 단순노동을 거친다. 심지어 전투라도 흥미진진하다면 모를까, 캐릭터들 템이나 스킬 눌러주고 폴리곤 덩어리들이 몸부림치는 CG 지켜보기만 반복하는 과정이다. 탐험하고 스토리를 진행하고 싶을 뿐인데, 어디를JRPG도 파이어 엠블렘이나 페르소나, 하다못해 포켓몬처럼 다양한 게임플레이 요소로 즐거운 상호작용을 제공할 수 있다. 파판7의 경우 수집 요소들과 다양한 미니게임, 퍼즐 등이 있는데, 안타깝게도 랜덤 전투와 같은 원시적인 시스템이 플레이어의 인내심을 한계가지 몰아붙인다. 나름 독특한 디젤펑크 세계관에 집들이 하나하나 들어가볼 수 있게 디테일해서 이 세계를 탐험하는 즐거움이 크다. 그러나 열 걸음 뗄 때마다 무분별하게 랜덤 전투가 걸리니 바로 옆 동네 구경 가는 것조차도 전투에 전투를 거듭하는 단순노동을 거친다. 심지어 전투라도 흥미진진하다면 모를까, 캐릭터들 템이나 스킬 눌러주고 폴리곤 덩어리들이 몸부림치는 CG 지켜보기만 반복하는 과정이다. 탐험하고 스토리를 진행하고 싶을 뿐인데, 어디를 가나 랜덤 전투 노가다를 뛰느라 이 게임의 최대 강점인 스토리가 지연되는 모순이 발생한다.

    그렇다면 파판7의 그 대단하다는 스토리는 어떤가? 딱 90년대 일본 만화에서 볼 법한 스토리다. 유치한 부분은 참 유치하고 복잡한 부분은 골 때리게 복잡하다. 한 번 쭉 보고 나면 이해가 안 되는 게 많은데 너무 길고 복잡해서 다시 찾아볼 자신이 없다. 십수명의 캐릭터들이 각자 전부 사연이 있고 게임의 후반으로 갈 수록 다들 뒤엉켜 스토리의 스케일이 너무 커져서 거의 허무맹랑해진다. (처음엔 기업의 횡포에 맞서 싸운다는 전개였다가, 나중엔 지금까지 만난 모든 친구들과 힘을 합쳐 거의 신적인 존재를 무찌른다는 식의 스토리.) 게임이 마무리되는 시점까지도 끊임없이 처음 듣는 새로운 설정이 소개되고 헛웃음 나는 초자연적 현상이 발생한다. 이쯤 되면 이거 하나하나 전부 설명돼 있는 건데 내가 이해를 못 한 건지, 아니면 그냥 밑도 끝도 없는 판타지물인데 내가 개연성을 기대하는 게 잘못된 건지 회의감이 든다. 팬들은 십년에 걸쳐 발매된 파판7의 여러 후속작들이 그 스토리를 보충하고 설명해준다는데, 이게 파판7의 스토리텔링이 얼마나 불완전한지 반증하지 않나 싶다.

    그런데 워낙 복잡하고 장황한 스토리라 단순히 일부 면모만으로 중2병 판타지물이라 치부하기엔 아쉬운 면이 있다. 수 많은 캐릭터들과 세부적인 스토리라인이 있는데 전부 효과적이진 않다. 특히 이 게임의 핵심적인 여자 캐릭터는 너무 클리셰하고 고리타분해서 별 관심이 안 간다. 그래서 수 많은 파판 팬들이 울고 불고 했다는 "그 장면"은 봐도 그저 무덤덤했다. 물론 캐릭터를 수십시간 동안 데리고 다니고 키우면 애착이 생겨서라도 부족한 캐릭터성이 보완된다. 몇몇 캐릭터는 제법 괜찮은 스토리 곡선을 갖는다. 특히 주인공의 스토리 곡선이 후반에 반전이 있는데, 이게 상당히 신선해서 이거 하나만으로 몇몇 인물들이 훨씬 흥미로워진다. 순전히 이 반전 하나를 바탕으로 파판7의 후속작 하나가 만들어졌을 정도. 그 외에도 시간 때우기용 캐릭터 하나 없이 전부 나름 공감 가는 사연과 배경을 갖는다. 이 게임은 음악이 가장 인상적인데, 이런 캐릭터들과 음악이 어우러져 전체적으로 애틋하고 서정적인 분위기를 연출한다. 중2병스러운 대사들과 이따금 너무 만화적인 연출이 아쉬울 따름이다.

    파판7은 게임 역사상 가장 야심찬 작품들 중 하나다. 스퀘어는 당대의 기술적인 한계를 초월하려고 했고, 결과적으로 자사 역대 최고의 성공작을 내놓은 동시에 게임계 전체에 충격을 줬다. "그 시대엔" 이런 그래픽과 연출은 보지 못 한 것이었고, "그 시대엔" 이런 긴 스토리는 흔치 않은 것이었고, "그 시대엔" 이런 다양한 미니게임들도 전례 없는 바였다. 아마 1930년대 사람들이 영화관에서 엠파이어 스테이트 빌딩을 오르는 킹콩을 처음 봤을 때와 비슷한 충격이 아니었을까 싶다. 그러나 파판7의 그러한 성과들은 이후의 급속한 기술력 발전과 함께 순식간에 뒤쳐졌고, 남겨진 건 낙후된 게임 디자인에 갇혀있는 한때 찬란했던 불씨 뿐이다. 여전히 그 야심의 온기가 느껴진다. 음악은 호화롭고, 캐릭터는 다채롭고, 스토리는 방대하다. 제작자들이 심혈을 기울였음이 느껴져서 이렇게 냉혹하게 비판하기가 마음이 아프다. 당시의 기술적인 한계는 초월했으나 게임 디자인의 한계는 초월하지 못 한 것이 안타깝다.    … Expand
  39. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    6
    Пытался играть совсем совсем далеко после выхода, в итоге забросил. Возможно окунусь в сюжет уже с выходом ремейка.
  40. Hobobo
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is what got me into gaming. Twenty years later and all the countless titles I've played, yet I'm still utterly convinced that nothing will ever match the experience I had playing Final Fantasy VII for the first time. This game is what many would define as a classic and I'm so happy that it's getting a remake.
  41. iliescu
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    Fond memories with this game, the SOLDIER class and helmets in Midgard is the nicest fetch for the heroes and villains. The armor and weapons are all worn from models impossible to expect, the awesome Sephiroth and the dual with Cloud some huge entertaining values. The plot is strange though fits with a right ending. The rebels surviving and Vincent Valentine is still well a vampire ofFond memories with this game, the SOLDIER class and helmets in Midgard is the nicest fetch for the heroes and villains. The armor and weapons are all worn from models impossible to expect, the awesome Sephiroth and the dual with Cloud some huge entertaining values. The plot is strange though fits with a right ending. The rebels surviving and Vincent Valentine is still well a vampire of sorts-well concluded except Sephiroth is not that bad a fellow as they use to fight on the same team. The train runs through as it does.… Expand
  42. pharaoh27
    Oct 22, 2017
    9
    The popular blonde cheerleader of RPGs: Everyone will talk behind her back, but few will honestly turn her down. It's not aged well, but the story is still fantastic, and it still has the makings of a landmark game. More than simply bringing this brand of gaming mainstream, FF7 drew a line in the market's sand and proved that if you're going to compete in the PS era, the odds are againstThe popular blonde cheerleader of RPGs: Everyone will talk behind her back, but few will honestly turn her down. It's not aged well, but the story is still fantastic, and it still has the makings of a landmark game. More than simply bringing this brand of gaming mainstream, FF7 drew a line in the market's sand and proved that if you're going to compete in the PS era, the odds are against you if you don't have cinematic elements. Every big game since has had to borrow something from the grand cinematic scale in which FF7 is told since. People who nitpick it for having base combat aren't seeing the bigger picture of what it contributed.… Expand
  43. renatomenezes
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Greatest game of all time. All hail the king.
    Graphics: 10
    History: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Sound: 10
    Music: 10
    Character Design: 10

    A remarkable work from Squaresoft.
  44. DoctorZack
    Sep 10, 2017
    7
    Dated and overrated. Final Fantasy VII gets a 7/10. It's not a bad game and it's not a bad story, but there are obvious flaws about this game. If you just look at a lot of the positive scores, they're without any sort of merit. I cannot in a modern era of gaming, recommend the original game or any of its ports.

    Points against: Lack of engaging challenges, aside from two optional bosses    Dated and overrated. Final Fantasy VII gets a 7/10. It's not a bad game and it's not a bad story, but there are obvious flaws about this game. If you just look at a lot of the positive scores, they're without any sort of merit. I cannot in a modern era of gaming, recommend the original game or any of its ports.

    Points against:
    Lack of engaging challenges, aside from two optional bosses and the Arena.
    Long boring stretches where nothing occurs in the game.
    Several characters are given little to do or provide to the overall story. If Barret, Red XIII or Cait Sith were cut from the game, would the overall narrative be affected?
    Aside from limit breaks, characters are mostly interchangeable for combat.
    Loss of major character is severely overplayed by the fan community. The narrative buildup and expectation of this event is not shocking or surprising.
    Most minigames and sidequests are not interesting. Chocobo breeding is a slow painful process.
    Weak villain: Never from a gameplay standpoint did Sephiroth ever feel like a legitimate threat. While the narrative does provide some moments to display of the villain's threat, he never feels like a threat when the time comes to finally defeat him.

    Upsides:
    Entire Midgar section has steady challenge growth, utilizes all characters effectively in the narrative, and gives each character a role in terms of combat capabilities.
    There is a lot of variety and options as far as distractions go. The Arena is by far the best inclusion in the game, as it tests a players capability while also providing handicaps. Completing the Arena challenge offers useful rewards.
    Some visuals are still haunting and some story elements are absolutely perfect. The Midgarsormr on the pike is a perfect way to elevate Sephiroth and is an awesome display of visual terror. Flashbacks and critical moments, even for characters that aren't that great (Red XIII) are handled beautifully.
    Reno and Rude are by far the best NPC duo included in a game series. From the dialogue between the two and the engagements that they find themselves in opposite of the main party, the Turks definitely deserve praise for standing out from the other side characters.    … Expand
  45. Necroatoan
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy VII took tried and true combat mechanics, and added an engrossing atmosphere that few games ever achieve. Character development as a standalone game was lacking, but still decent. That being said, if you include the other games and movies in the Final Fantasy VII universe, it gives the characters a life of their own. When the Final Fantasy VII story is viewed as a whole, itFinal Fantasy VII took tried and true combat mechanics, and added an engrossing atmosphere that few games ever achieve. Character development as a standalone game was lacking, but still decent. That being said, if you include the other games and movies in the Final Fantasy VII universe, it gives the characters a life of their own. When the Final Fantasy VII story is viewed as a whole, it is one of my favorites of all time. The graphics were amazing for their day, but are older than a majority of the people writing reviews. If played on PC, there are various mods that help smooth the character models out tremendously. The music is still among the best ever composed for a game, my favorite being Jenova's theme. If you are not fond of the low quality music, there are mods to replace the music faithfully with high fidelity versions of the songs. The original PlayStation version actually had better quality music than what is available with most of the ports even today. When the remake is released, I hope for dual modes of combat, turn based slow combat for people like me to play games to relax, and active action combat for those who prefer that style. The political and philosophical parallels still apply today, maybe even more so. Like all great works of art, the metaphors and symbolism in the game could literally be studied for years and still not fully explore their meaning.… Expand
  46. jjlannister
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is an experience that everyone should try at least once. I have played through it a few times and I can say that this game truly deserves a medal. I honestly believe that it is the best game that has ever been made based on several factors. For me, Storyline is a big factor. FF7 is a game that actively
  47. GSDGames
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    This is the best game I have ever played. Sure, the graphics have aged, and I can see how the aesthetic can turn some people away, but I personally didn't have any other problems with it. The story is intriguing and captivating, the characters are enjoyable and relatable, the music is phenomenal, and the gameplay is great in every sense of the word. The materia system works great even toThis is the best game I have ever played. Sure, the graphics have aged, and I can see how the aesthetic can turn some people away, but I personally didn't have any other problems with it. The story is intriguing and captivating, the characters are enjoyable and relatable, the music is phenomenal, and the gameplay is great in every sense of the word. The materia system works great even to this day, and it provides an enjoyable challenge the whole way through. There is so much more praise this game deserves that I can't put it into my own words at this point. You'll just have to play it for yourself. Love it or hate it, there is a reason that this game gets so much praise. 10/10

    I mean, I guess the FF7 series has been milked to death at this point, and the fanbase is pretty toxic... 9/10    … Expand
  48. Broyax
    Mar 28, 2017
    2
    Bien sûr, il faut se replacer dans le contexte et graphiquement (on parle de la PS1) c'était fort joli. C'est la seule espèce de "qualité" qu'on pourra dénicher en fouillant méticuleusement un tel étron, si on espére y trouver quelque chose, cela va de soi. Ce jeu est l'ambassadeur en Occident des otaculs et autres **** ceux qui se déguisent et dont la cervelle dégouline par les oreillesBien sûr, il faut se replacer dans le contexte et graphiquement (on parle de la PS1) c'était fort joli. C'est la seule espèce de "qualité" qu'on pourra dénicher en fouillant méticuleusement un tel étron, si on espére y trouver quelque chose, cela va de soi. Ce jeu est l'ambassadeur en Occident des otaculs et autres **** ceux qui se déguisent et dont la cervelle dégouline par les oreilles sirupeusement.

    En effet, on y retrouve la quintessence de la japoniaiserie et du prétendu jeu de rôle ; prétendu, car il n'y a rien de rôliste là-dedans (un inventaire et des points d'expérience ne suffisent pas...). Prétentieux, niaiseux à souhait, débordant de mauvais goût artistique, FFVII est par ailleurs dirigiste et sclérosé par des mécaniques de jeu bordéliques et bâclées, la faute à des choix de design balourds et non assumés.    … Expand
  49. iamevilhomer
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    It may be the most popular FF7 game but it's not the best. Part 9 is better and of course the best one is part 6. Or in America known as part 3. Now that's a true FF game through and through.

    7 is good and all but has some boring stuff. It's also worse than 6/3 in that it has a worse story/villain/main character.. Kefka. Hilarious clown jerk type like the joker but insanely evil and    It may be the most popular FF7 game but it's not the best. Part 9 is better and of course the best one is part 6. Or in America known as part 3. Now that's a true FF game through and through.

    7 is good and all but has some boring stuff. It's also worse than 6/3 in that it has a worse story/villain/main character..

    Kefka. Hilarious clown jerk type like the joker but insanely evil and power hungry. He pretty much ruins the world. Mean while Sepiroth is just a emo kid who burned a town down.

    Terra is a mysterious person with a very interesting past that's slowly relieved to the player in a awesome way. Turns out she's actually way more awesome than you initially suspect. At first you think she's just a basket case but you soon learn she's godlike..

    Cloud is a emo kid wanna-b-tough guy with mental problems.

    Sorry weeboos but you know I got a point lol.

    No game is perfect so I give part 3/6 a 9 out of 10. Part 7 is still a good game though so I give that a high 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  50. Wulgard
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best game ever created. Nothing comes even close. Everything is pure perfection, the story is a masterpiece, the character are all unforgettable, the materia system is a fantastic way to make magic, the music was created by god himself, and the graphics, for the time, are beyond the time.

    its no wounder its the best game ever made.
    11/10

    FF7 remake is a blessing.
  51. DaikaijuGojira
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Bought this when it first came out for the PS1, the most epic game EVER! I bought a PS4 Pro just for the remake. Gameplay is excellent and the storyline will tug on your emotions. This is a must play for any fan of the RPG genre.
  52. Barnes1987
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    A landmark game in the series and the first to be released on a system that wasn't a Nintendo. When this first released it took RPG's to the next level. Well worth a purchase.
  53. gLoMeR
    Mar 11, 2017
    0
    El peor videojuego de la historia. Gráficos 0, Las cinemáticas muy bonitas pero en el gameplay los personajes no tienen manos, llevan dos piezas de jamón cocido en su lugar. Sistema de intercambio de golpes por turnos, no se puede considerar ni sistema de combate. Una auténtica basura.
  54. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Обожаю эту игру. Как и все остальные Финалки, она шикарна абсолютно во всем, жаль что сейчас серия пришла в упадок.
  55. bubsythebobcat6
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    Its quite rare that a game comes along and simply blows you away.it certainly does that in final fantasy 7 meaning this is an absolute masterpiece and should be played by anyone and everyone.
  56. Stilva
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    Best thing that ever happened in video games and will never happen again. Story, Gameplay, Music, Character Development, Graphics, everything is out of this world. Sometimes i wonder if the people that created this, if they understand the magnitude of what they did / influence they had, to the future generations of gaming and the Jrpg community. God Bless them.
  57. tete45677
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    A wonderful game with an unforgettable story. In those days, Square Enix must check the storyline and the direction of this game as well as the dynamic of the game.

    Gameplay (RPG) - 10
    Story- 10
    Music- 10
  58. setuis
    Sep 5, 2016
    7
    Played 9 first back in the old days. its just preference and pure predujice as people under apprechiate 9. Seven also gltiched on disc 2 and i was never able to finish it.
  59. GamecubeLover
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    One of the best games and most memorable of all time. It is the best out of the whole series and the rating should be 10/10 not 9.1 which it is right now.
  60. anti-juve
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    It's a full of trolls reviews here and it's full of nintendo's fanboys. Only a nintendo fanboy can rate this game poorly. The nintendo fanboys hates everything get praised released on playstation. They are a real plague of videogames comunity.
    FF7 IS A HELL OF A GAME! From the very emotional and deep storyline, great characters, outstanding musical score, fantastic minigames, deep materia    It's a full of trolls reviews here and it's full of nintendo's fanboys. Only a nintendo fanboy can rate this game poorly. The nintendo fanboys hates everything get praised released on playstation. They are a real plague of videogames comunity.
    FF7 IS A HELL OF A GAME! From the very emotional and deep storyline, great characters, outstanding musical score, fantastic minigames, deep materia system, old good battle system and the graphics are great! ONLY the characters graphics look somewhat ugly.    … Expand
  61. DeyvsonCaliman
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There were some RPGs before this one, but no doubt after this game this style got a lot of attention from a variety of players. This game have a complex and interesting story, a charismatic villain and a not so bland main character.

    The character development is very simple, we just basically level up, but the magic system is very fun. The planet in this game is a living entity and produces “materia”, which are solidified “life stream”, the stuff the planet gives life to any being. We equip materias in our weapon and armor, and they level up as we kill enemies. Our characters can use magic and special powers depending on which materias he has equipped. The battle system is turn based, as most classic RPGs are, and we find aleatory battles as we walk around.

    In the beginning we start in Midgar, a big city full of technology, while in the rest of the world they seem to be between medieval times and pre-modern technology, as it’s common on Final Fantasy titles. This city, Midgar, is sucking the life force of the planet to power it’s machines.

    In Midgar the technology is far advanced, they were able to create soldier clones to serve them, and they have super-human powers. Theses soldiers have no family, but they implant false memories in them, so they think they are like any normal person. You are one of those soldiers, fight as a rebel against the Midgar government, or Shinra enterprises, to save nature and the planet, as everything is dying around the city.

    Soon you find your true enemy, another clone soldier called Sephiroth that had discovered his origin and rebels against Midgar, using his superior powers to kill a lot of people in the Shinra Headquarters, the main building and enterprise behind the mining of the life stream from the planet. His motives are revenge, and soon after he discovers a menace to the planet and will try to use it to his advantage, bringing humankind to the brink of extinction.

    This is just the very beginning of the game, the story is profound and full of details. Everything is grand and ambitious about this game, it was a revolution at the time. I’m glad to see they are doing a remake, this game deserves, it was a masterpiece.    … Expand
  62. str1ver7777
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    All I have to say about this game is that it actually saved my life when I was young as I became very depressed and suicidal but this game gave me something to live for. Sounds ridiculous but it is the truth and after I finished playing it I felt inspired and wanted nothing more then to live my life. The story felt years before it's time, the music score was the best emotive music I haveAll I have to say about this game is that it actually saved my life when I was young as I became very depressed and suicidal but this game gave me something to live for. Sounds ridiculous but it is the truth and after I finished playing it I felt inspired and wanted nothing more then to live my life. The story felt years before it's time, the music score was the best emotive music I have ever heard and the content blew my mind. All in all it has inspired me throughout my life. No matter how old you are and no matter where you hail from, this game will truly leave you breathless and lost for words.… Expand
  63. MasP_97
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    El juego de rol que encandiló a los jugadores de las viejas generaciones e hizo enamorarse a multitud de personas por este género. Engancha desde el principio, acción nada más empezar. Personajes carismáticos todos ellos. Contrastan combates emocionantes con escenas profundas y emotivas (si lo has jugado sabrás a qué escena me refiero). Al ser largo, tiene horas y horas de juego que haránEl juego de rol que encandiló a los jugadores de las viejas generaciones e hizo enamorarse a multitud de personas por este género. Engancha desde el principio, acción nada más empezar. Personajes carismáticos todos ellos. Contrastan combates emocionantes con escenas profundas y emotivas (si lo has jugado sabrás a qué escena me refiero). Al ser largo, tiene horas y horas de juego que harán disfrutar al jugador. Personajes muy personalizables gracias a las numerosas armas, magias (materias) y objetos. Mención especial a la gran banda sonora de Nobuo Uematsu, genial. Un juego que muy difícilmente pueda ser superado por otro nuevo título de la franquicia o algún remake. Es terminar el juego y querer volver a jugarlo, sentirás pena al haberlo terminado, al igual que sucede con los buenos libros. Una obra maestra 100%.… Expand
  64. JackTbug
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Final fantasy VII is a great ps1 game, it was released in 1997 along with crash bandicoot 2 and oddworld abe's oddysee, if you're final fantasy fan check it out!
  65. ShulkStrife15
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    Gameplay: 8/10 It's very fun and the mini games make it even better but can be slow at times. Story: 10/10 Engaging and full of twists. Also quite sad and emotional and has lots of backstory. Music: 10/10 Every track fits the time it's played and goes well with whats happening. Lots of songs are also very epic and memorable. Graphics: I'm gonna base this on what it would have been like inGameplay: 8/10 It's very fun and the mini games make it even better but can be slow at times. Story: 10/10 Engaging and full of twists. Also quite sad and emotional and has lots of backstory. Music: 10/10 Every track fits the time it's played and goes well with whats happening. Lots of songs are also very epic and memorable. Graphics: I'm gonna base this on what it would have been like in 1997 so 8/10. Ok so I wasn't born until 2002 but even someone like me thinks that the backgrounds look great and the cutscenes still hold up today but the character models look terrible now and I don't think they would of looked that great back in 1997. Battles: 9/10 Again like in gameplay is tactical and engaging but relatively slow. World 9/10: Ok so I'm not that far through but the midgar section was amazing but I think it decreased in quality slightly after you leave but back to this topic. The world is amazing in midgar and perfectly fits the setting but I didn't enjoy the exploration of the overworld as much as the midgar section (but I haven't been out for long and it might grow on me) Overall even with its problems I'd still give this game a 10/10… Expand
  66. Meraj
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    If I could I would rate this game 11 out of 10 but I can’t. Final Fantasy VII isn’t just a game it is a god for itself. This game is beyond amazing beyond awesome beyond masterpiece. Perhaps you don’t believe I’ve finished this game on 2016 with PSX emulator!! Several times during playing this game I said with myself “The value of this game is much more than many of high graphic games ofIf I could I would rate this game 11 out of 10 but I can’t. Final Fantasy VII isn’t just a game it is a god for itself. This game is beyond amazing beyond awesome beyond masterpiece. Perhaps you don’t believe I’ve finished this game on 2016 with PSX emulator!! Several times during playing this game I said with myself “The value of this game is much more than many of high graphic games of the current generation”. I still can’t believe this game was released on 1997. This game has dozens of positive things: Beautiful environments and locations, addictive gameplay, cool and charismatic characters, incredible music, amazing boss fights, awesome variety of enemies, entertaining side quests, fantastic story and an unforgettable ending and … . I finally understand why we were hearing news about the “remake” of this game on websites and game magazines. 100% one of the greatest games in the history of video gaming.… Expand
  67. duckhost
    May 29, 2016
    10
    This game is just superb, everything here matches, the art, the music, the story is easy to follow from the beginning, you will care for the characters, the soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu is **** amazing!
    If you like J-RPGs this one is needed in you collection! Just buy it, don't find any reason to not buy it, just buy it.
  68. Lord_V
    May 17, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that has many things I don't like, but it also has many things that are more than marvelous. This game has one the best villains ever created, best Final Fantasy villain ever, Sephiroth.

    FF7 has many playable characters and everyone is well made. Some are more interesting than others, but Red XIII, Vincent Valentine and Tifa Lockheart are my absolute favorites. Then there is characters like Caith Sith, that I don't give a damn.
    Main character Cloud is fairly good but I have never really understand that why he is so popular. He is pretty boring character when compared to many so good ones. Red and Vincent both have more interesting story than Cloud's. Even the romance with Cloud is not very catching. Cloud and Aeris sure make a great couple and with that fact, this game have one of the most shocking moments ever in Final Fantasy. Tifa and Cloud are not very interesting as a couple.
    FF7 has very interesting story with all little side stories. There is surprises and I was really interesting about Sephiroth. It is little stupid with end on Disc 2.
    With many other characters, FFVII is build well. Characters have stories and real background.

    Gameplay might just be the best in whole series. I like FF8 and junction system, it gives a lot of variate and challenge, but FF7 has Materia system, that works better in bigger picture. Using MP is good idea and with large amount of different materias and combinations, with red, purple, grey and yellow materia, it all work and give you a lot of freedom, how to build your team.

    World is large and there is a lot to do. Many things are fun and give you a lot of freedom. There many strong monsters, secret stories and mission and even few team-mates are optional. But there is also those bad things that do not work that well.
    Chocobo raising (Golden Chocobo) becomes frustrating and man items in this game are missable, which is one of the biggest things I dislike. Then there is bad design, why there is final limit break, that is one of the weakest of them all max dmg 9999, once. These things just frustrate me.

    But one thing I really dislike in this game, is the graphic. Graphic do not make game, but this graphic is one I despise. That is the one thing that makes FF8 that one bit better than FF7. Graphic is good in fighting, but why the overall character graphic have to be some **** LEGO block. It has some value, but in long run, I dislike it.

    With all this, you might think that FFVII is bad game, but it is not. Final Fantasy VII is one of the best PS games ever and second best Final Fantasy game ever made. Game has a lot of weapons and materia, with Battlestyle and Materia system, that make battles really fun and give a lot to do.
    Every character has own style with limits and weaponry. There is many team-mates and majority of them is more than just fine, they are great.
    FFVII gives so much to do and it is fun to build characters with superb materia and defeat monsters that are really hard cases. With every rare materia and weapon to be found, this is huge game and well made one. There is bad things in this game, but overall, they can be put aside.

    I think this game could have used better ending and more cutscenes, with overall better graphic, but well, that is why remake is coming.
    Final Fantasy VII is great game and finale is one of the best in the series. Sephiroth is villain that becomes better than any other character in the game, every way.

    + Sephiroth
    + Well made playable characters
    + Stories
    + Gameplay with Materia system
    + So much to do

    - Block style graphic
    - Missable items
    - So many bad design ideas

    95/100

    Masterpiece    … Expand
  69. ZankEraux
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    Un juego mágico lleno de emoción con escenas que se quedan grabadas en la mente por siempre.
    El sistema de combate es excelente y no cansa, a pesar de sus más de 40 horas de duración.
    También hay que destacar que toca el techo gráfico de PS1.
    Destro del catálogo de esta consola, es sin duda, uno de los grandes imprescindibles.
  70. extremeprey
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    So nearly a 9 if it wasn't for a glaring issue that is, as far as I can tell, just for me. The frickin' characters are generic. I hear from people who complain about FF XIII for having generic characters with only one emotion throughout the game when this is just the same. I don't really know of a time throughout the game when Cloud wasn't angst or Barret wasn't 100% morally good but anSo nearly a 9 if it wasn't for a glaring issue that is, as far as I can tell, just for me. The frickin' characters are generic. I hear from people who complain about FF XIII for having generic characters with only one emotion throughout the game when this is just the same. I don't really know of a time throughout the game when Cloud wasn't angst or Barret wasn't 100% morally good but an arse at the same time. Gotta admit the story's fun but as always the critic in me, whilst playing, drifted towards optional things after all what's the point in having side orders if they don't look appealing. The result: I wanted more side quests! They were amazing and hooked me in big time. The main plot to the game starts off well but if you're like me and you're playing the PS4 edition however you've played the PSOne version in the past then you'll take notice of the lack of "insert disc blah" which actually works against the game. You see something big happens after the first disc which leads to a bit of chill out time at the beginning of the second disc which is appreciated however you don't get that feeling when it just continues. You don't get that brake, even for a few seconds, which adds so much thought into what happened and what's going to happen. I know you can stop after that point but if it just continues then you want to keep playing. The PS4 does add some cool features such as R3 which now speeds up the in game speed. When you sit through a slow 10 minute animation of several characters getting off of a train again and again it kind of gets tiring so this feature is much appreciated. We also get what I like to call the "why bloody hell would you want to press this button in any way whatsoever even if you were held at gunpoint that's a bad idea" button. Or R3 and L3 pressed together which turns off random encounters. Why is this a bad idea? No encounters=no points (xp)= screwed when fighting a boss. You also get a button that counters this by just healing you. All in all I enjoyed this game but not as much as FF X. Not the game's fault it's just that I grew up with X.
    Big question: would I recommend this game to someone who hasn't played an RPG before or the current strand of RPG games.
    Answer: No. FF VII is very much a veterans RPG. Don't know how RPG mechanics work? Welp then you're screwed. However if you've played FF games in the past then I do recommend this one! I'd probably say get your hands on FF X HD first to get used to the way these games work as the others sort of throw you in with no help. Unfortunately the line between traditional RPG and action RPG has been blurred since this game so those who are used to playing current RPG will definitely need some adjustment periods in order to get through this one however I enjoyed the crap out of it :D    … Expand
  71. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    What can I say that hasn't been said yet... Final Fantasy VII marks the beginning of an era. It says goodbye to the old-traditional equip a sword and go fight 1000 random encounters RPG's and welcomes an era where the important part of the game is the storyline and the character developement, and in what way it does that... Impressive storyline, impressive characters (each one of them),What can I say that hasn't been said yet... Final Fantasy VII marks the beginning of an era. It says goodbye to the old-traditional equip a sword and go fight 1000 random encounters RPG's and welcomes an era where the important part of the game is the storyline and the character developement, and in what way it does that... Impressive storyline, impressive characters (each one of them), enormour plot twists, and all that topped with SquareSoft's unique skill for making great soundtracks and ambientation. The result? The historical game everyone knows FFVII is.

    Anyone that has not played this game needs to go and buy it asap, this is one of those videogames you have to play once in your life if you like videogames just a bit.    … Expand
  72. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    If I can have any video game in the world, what would it be? Picking one would be difficult... especially when there's a whole load of good video games out there. With Final Fantasy VII, nothing can completely stop it from being the best Final Fantasy game in the entire universe.
  73. Scooterrito
    Jan 24, 2016
    3
    I don't normally complain about the graphics in a game, especially one this old, but the art in this game has such low resolution that there were times when I couldn't tell what was going on. I didn't know where the floor ended and the walls began, so I spent an inordinate amount of time on every section. It was horrible. The characters were sort of interesting, but the turn-based combatI don't normally complain about the graphics in a game, especially one this old, but the art in this game has such low resolution that there were times when I couldn't tell what was going on. I didn't know where the floor ended and the walls began, so I spent an inordinate amount of time on every section. It was horrible. The characters were sort of interesting, but the turn-based combat is dull and there are lengthy walls of text explaining the overly complicated combat system. This game hasn't aged well at all, and I have a feeling that I wouldn't have liked it much even if I'd played it when it first came out.… Expand
  74. notacarebear
    Jan 15, 2016
    8
    Solid game when it first came out. Materia system was good on paper but in reality it was very limited by forced links and dev design, and at the end of the day, because the game offers no real challenge till the end, you were leveling most of that materia just because you could. Playing 19 years later can get frustrating.
  75. Absolut1l
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    No matter how many other games I play, no matter how much time goes by, I cannot think of a game I enjoyed more than FFVII. Perhaps it was the fact that I never had a PC or console of my own as a kid, until I was about 11 or 12 years old when I got a Playstation, and the first game I really spent a lot of time with in my own home was FFVII. Perhaps it's the excellent soundtrack; one inNo matter how many other games I play, no matter how much time goes by, I cannot think of a game I enjoyed more than FFVII. Perhaps it was the fact that I never had a PC or console of my own as a kid, until I was about 11 or 12 years old when I got a Playstation, and the first game I really spent a lot of time with in my own home was FFVII. Perhaps it's the excellent soundtrack; one in which every single track sticks with you for a lifetime. There's nothing generic about any of the music, it's all just sublime nostalgia nearly 20 years later. OR maybe it's just the epic story line that brought us one of the most memorable, intriguing villains in video game history, and one of the most iconic heroes of the time. There's a lot of different aspects of this gamer that make it not only a 10/10, but my favorite game, above all else. My second favorite game of all time is Starcraft - I spend hundreds of hours in UMS games in Starcraft. But the overall quality and experience of FFVII was unreal at the time. In modern times it is rare that we get a game with so much heart and soul poured into it, one with a soundtrack that sticks with you for years and years and one that has a long, interesting story to go along with a unique gameplay experience. That simply doesn't happen much anymore, if at all. FFVII is much more than a mere video game. It's a work of art and a powerhouse ofa consoel seller. How many people do you know who bought a Playstation back in the day jsut to play FFVII? That's precisely how I ended up with mine. Before that, video games were casual fun for me. FFVII left me in awe and lusting for more. It shocking my imagination into overdrive and propelled me into the world of the wonders of technology. I couldn't believe how beautiful the game was at the time. The game is simply a wonder of technology, art and storytelling for the time. And it's loved so deeply and broadly that now, even after they said it would never happen, Square is remaking this masterpiece. We can only hope that the remake brings us a fraction of the joy and wonder we had with FFVII way back in 1997.… Expand
  76. YorkMan
    Jan 2, 2016
    5
    FFVII is one of those games that has an almost Sanctified reputation. Released in 1997 it was to JRPGs what Enter The Dragon was to kung fu films, taking what was a very niche interest beloved by the knowledgeable few, and turning it into THE must play gaming genre for the next few years.

    The problem is, like Enter The Dragon (within its own genre), FFVII isn't really that good... It    FFVII is one of those games that has an almost Sanctified reputation. Released in 1997 it was to JRPGs what Enter The Dragon was to kung fu films, taking what was a very niche interest beloved by the knowledgeable few, and turning it into THE must play gaming genre for the next few years.

    The problem is, like Enter The Dragon (within its own genre), FFVII isn't really that good... It just came along at the right time and struck a chord with the 'masses', and became this legend within its own time.

    It's not an inherently bad game, it's just not as good as previous games in the FF franchise and other JRPGs released subsequently also highlighted its many flaws. But because it was the first game to achieve real market penetration, it gets all the plaudits.

    What's good about the game.... Well, it's certainly cinematic, using the CD-ROM format to its best advantage with decent Full Motion Video (FMV) to set up (and then pay off) the more rousing, and of course the more saddening, moments as the narrative progresses. I also like the inclusion of mini-games and the potential to effectively 'unlock' bonus weapons/armour/materia etc. (although the same things were done a hell of a lot better in FFIX!!)

    Things which aren't so brilliant.... It might be down to a poor translation, but the story makes no real sense, especially towards the end when the twists are revealed and the loose ends are (supposedly) tied up. The graphics, whilst certainly impressive and diverse, haven't aged well at all. The subsequent FF games on the PS1 look so much better. And in terms of the music, it's a very mixed bag. Some music in the game is considered to be very iconic, whilst other pieces are unbelievably boring.

    And what's bad......? Well, a top drawer RPG (of any kind, let alone a JRPG) is defined by its characters, the narrative, and (ultimately) by how the characters develop and grow as the story progresses. FFVII has some of the blandest and least interesting characters ever which, coupled with the nonsensical story, never draw you in. Add to that the 'Materia' system (which allows any character to equip every type of magic/skill/summon, regardless) and there's no real individuality. You tend to choose a specific group and, beyond the parts of the game which demand someone else is in the team, stick with them.
    Different characters don't open up the narrative, in fact it's unbelievably linear, you never feel like there is a World out there that is existing beyond the small area of the game you're currently in.
    Go back to a village at the end of the game, one you visited near the beginning, and everyone just says the same thing and are seemingly oblivious to the goings on.
    It's just lazy, and disappointingly so!

    Overall, this is a game that 'modern' gamers would probably look back on and wonder what all the fuss was about. For someone like me who was 21 when the game was released, I look back on it and remember being impressed by the 'leap' into the 32-bit gaming world.... But having finished the game twice, by the middle of 1998, I didn't play the game again until 2014... And having finished it a third time, suspect I won't be dusting off the CD's again for perhaps another 16 years!    … Expand
  77. Super_Cloud
    Jan 1, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finally finished this game for the first time and it was pretty good but i feel like the game is kinda overrated though, the story was good but really not the best, i liked FF6 alot more, i really liked the part when they are in the Lifestream, the game was really easy for a ff, Sephiroth was surprisingly easy to beat. I feel like the game aged really badly, i'm really curious out the remake will be. Good game but i played better ff.… Expand
  78. Frenchman
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    A legendary game. I discovered it recently and was stunned, when a game with such old graphics can captivate you like that in 2015, it means a lot. Gameplay was great, materia system excellent, good story and interesting characters. Rich environment and huge map (for the time), excellent boss fights. Loved it, I am glad I played it.
  79. jrh23
    Dec 25, 2015
    0
    Story,Characters,Twists, Blah Blah Blah. It's good for a game to have a decent story once in a while, but the gameplay still has to be good for it to be a good game. All you do in this is sit through cutscenes, walk around a little, go through a tedious combat section, sit through more cutscenes, read some dialogue, walk around, another boring combat section, more dialogue, more cutscenes,Story,Characters,Twists, Blah Blah Blah. It's good for a game to have a decent story once in a while, but the gameplay still has to be good for it to be a good game. All you do in this is sit through cutscenes, walk around a little, go through a tedious combat section, sit through more cutscenes, read some dialogue, walk around, another boring combat section, more dialogue, more cutscenes, and then it's over. The outdated graphics don't help either.… Expand
  80. VITATM
    Dec 14, 2015
    8
    Clásico de rol que ha llenado de diversión y disfrute a las infancias de millones gamers veteranos. Historia atrapante, gran música, personajes carismáticos y un sistema de combate muy bueno.
  81. PirrowOnSteam
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    The game. Is. Legendary. Cubic graphics are sometimes players would face when playing in Playstation console or emulators though but overall the game is one of a kind treasure you would not want to miss. Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, Cid, Yuri, RedXIII, Vincent, Shinra soldiers, Rufus, Behemoth, Bahamuth, Ifrit, Chocobos. These characters are in the game and you're likeThe game. Is. Legendary. Cubic graphics are sometimes players would face when playing in Playstation console or emulators though but overall the game is one of a kind treasure you would not want to miss. Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, Cid, Yuri, RedXIII, Vincent, Shinra soldiers, Rufus, Behemoth, Bahamuth, Ifrit, Chocobos. These characters are in the game and you're like watching a television series with you playing as some characters of the game. It's like a good television cartoon series, it is.… Expand
  82. VondyP
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    A game clearly far ahead of it's time. Got this as a child (born in '90) back in 1997, only had it because my father was an RPG nerd at the time and bought a Playstation "for me" for Christmas that year and wanted this game for himself while I played Hercules, or Bushido Blade. Little did he know this game would prove to be my favorite and is the sole reason I love single player RPGs toA game clearly far ahead of it's time. Got this as a child (born in '90) back in 1997, only had it because my father was an RPG nerd at the time and bought a Playstation "for me" for Christmas that year and wanted this game for himself while I played Hercules, or Bushido Blade. Little did he know this game would prove to be my favorite and is the sole reason I love single player RPGs to this day.

    This game has it all, massive customization, GREAT storyline(the best), huge plot twists, tons of hidden things only found when using an online source or the original Brady Game Guide. This is truly the only RPG game I've 100%ed and it's not because of it's simplicity, but because the storyline sucks you in and doesn't let you go.

    When this games remake is released in 2017 I am seriously considering purchasing a PS4 just so I can play it. Playstation has paid for "temporary exclusive rights" so it will probably be on PS4 for a year or two until XBOX can have it, and I just can't wait that long.

    If you haven't played this game yet, do it. You will not regret it whatsoever.    … Expand
  83. Cloud_2891
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. There is a PS4 remake on the way and i can't wait for it. The only other nostalgic and excellent games that I want remastered are Xenogears, Breath of fire 3, Chrono cross/Trigger, Metal gear solid and Resident evil. I don't understand how someone can give FFVII a bad rating.
  84. slim1985
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    artifact, Masterpiece, history and the ultimate jRPG i've played it long time age but didn't manage to beat this masterpiece after spending around 20 hours on psx but later i've decided to buy it from PSN store and playing it on vita the story still one of the best and exciting and rally twisted.
  85. Syjjmatic
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    If you want to play the best RPG ever made, buy FFVII. Play it, beat it, and then play it some more.

    I'm not even going to put anything else in here other than if you don't play it a second time through, you're missing the entirety of another game. That's how much is packed in here, and that's all you need to know to warrant you going out and buying it. Do it. Now. There will be no    If you want to play the best RPG ever made, buy FFVII. Play it, beat it, and then play it some more.

    I'm not even going to put anything else in here other than if you don't play it a second time through, you're missing the entirety of another game. That's how much is packed in here, and that's all you need to know to warrant you going out and buying it.

    Do it.
    Now.
    There will be no disappointment.
    Ever.    … Expand
  86. TheObjectivist
    Aug 13, 2015
    0
    Time to rip off the nostalgia beer goggles. This game is bad. It is not bad because of how poorly it aged. No, this was just never good to begin with.

    The graphics were actually terrible even in their time. The Playstation was in no way a weak system, ever. But this game seemed to mistake the system for an N64 with cutscene capability, and was designed as such. Even for the Nintendo 64,    Time to rip off the nostalgia beer goggles. This game is bad. It is not bad because of how poorly it aged. No, this was just never good to begin with.

    The graphics were actually terrible even in their time. The Playstation was in no way a weak system, ever. But this game seemed to mistake the system for an N64 with cutscene capability, and was designed as such. Even for the Nintendo 64, a consumer would balk at the graphic design student quality textures, with terrible shading and singular drab colours. Note that the PS1 was a 128-bit system, and the N64 was a 64-bit system, and the two had wildly different graphics capabilities. Square Enix did not seem to take that into account when making this. Everything looks unpolished and deformed, with even the titles of that year all exceeding it in graphical quality by a significant degree.

    The music also suffers, being below even MIDI quality at points. Even entries of the series on the same system grossly surpassed it. Hell, even Final Fantasy VI, which was on the SNES, a 16-bit cartridge system, had higher audio fidelity at points. I can only surmise Square Enix did not have a very easy time understand the system specifications or what a CD-ROM could hold.

    The characters are bland, seeming like either cliches or characters from a dime store novel. Here's what you have: Brooding Character 1 w/ past regrets and obligatory big sword, Innocent young flower girl, Angry black man with machine gun arm, Brooding Character 2 with a gun, Obligatory airship engineer, Mutant dog, Cat with Megaphone, Obligatory ninja, Love interest, and last but assuredly least: Generic psychopath with obligatory big sword, watered down Oedipus Complex, Messiah Complex, and the personality of styrofoam. These are terrible even for a low budget game.

    The story is nothing special, although it decides to condone eco-terrorism and make the main villian need a patsy in order to have any definite power. It basically is this: Bad company poisons the world, Captain Planet and his crew come to save the day, then main character crossdresses, and then more Captain Planeting until the story basically whittles down to two almighty balls, fetch quests spanning many hours, meaningless exposition on an already cringeworthy cast, and bad Freudian element implementation. And then apotheosis, followed by battling inside a person's brain against someone you just killed. Then sequels.

    Gameplay isn't anything to write home about. Dumbed down to an insulting point, the game handholds you through poorly designed linear plot areas, makes the magic system a brainless chore, throws constant minigames at you that serve no purpose, and ultimately just wastes your time. Three discs of pain, and nothing more.

    This game, most notably, has some of the most obscenely terrible quality control, as there was a debug enemy in a plot-relevant point of the game in the NTSC-J region.

    I only wish there could be -1.    … Expand
  87. Azgar5991
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    First game i ever play, and its my favourite game, its almost awsome in everything, amazing storyline, the soundtrack is fuking amazing, the combat system was pretty good for that time and the freaking awsome cut-scenes,the only 2 problems i catch was this 2 characters models that awfull for me Barret and Cait' Sith and Cloud rocket hands just that. I will remember for the rest of my daysFirst game i ever play, and its my favourite game, its almost awsome in everything, amazing storyline, the soundtrack is fuking amazing, the combat system was pretty good for that time and the freaking awsome cut-scenes,the only 2 problems i catch was this 2 characters models that awfull for me Barret and Cait' Sith and Cloud rocket hands just that. I will remember for the rest of my days the time expend playing this game. No game catch me like this one. But maybe one day another game will catch me.… Expand
  88. Fabio199618
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    Rating a game almost 20 years after its original development may sound quite strange.
    You basically cannot have high expectations on graphics, mainly because our modern consoles look like reality, i think we have achieved a peak in graphics nowadays, nothing can compare to these modern graphics.
    However, the main role of a gamer is not complaining about graphics. That's easy indeed, our    Rating a game almost 20 years after its original development may sound quite strange.
    You basically cannot have high expectations on graphics, mainly because our modern consoles look like reality, i think we have achieved a peak in graphics nowadays, nothing can compare to these modern graphics.
    However, the main role of a gamer is not complaining about graphics. That's easy indeed, our role is to contextualize a game for the period it was released. For example, i cannot give a 4 to the original super mario because of the graphics, that was the best they could do at the time, it doesn't matter if there is another, better-looking NES game, that was released 5 years later. Technology evolves continually and dramatically and even FFXIII graphics look very aged for a 2015 player (when it was released, about 5 years ago, it looked like a film).So we are in 1997. The environmental graphics are pre-rendered and let me say that(even today) they look beautiful. The character's graphichs, however, aren't that good. They barely resemble a person, but i honestly don't think this is important. Final Fantasy VII world is beautifully constructed, it has a lot of places, villages and cities, forests, caves, all very well designed and rendered. Villages look alive, tons of things to do, places to explore, who could ask for more?
    Characters and story are probably the best part of FFVII. Characters are more complex than they appear on first sight. Even the apparently most stupid character in our party has his own dreams, likes, dislikes, loves and interests, and a story behind that defines and fits him/her perfectly.
    Story is very good, full of plot-twists, complex but well explained and music...well, Nobuo Uematsu is a genius of soundtrack... what are you expecting from him?
    Overall, this game is truly a masterpiece in every aspect. Great story, Great combat system, Great Music, Great graphics. Do yourself a favor and play it if you've never done it. You won't be disappointed!    … Expand
  89. burketaylor
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    There is so much to say about this game. I've been a fan for so long and even after going back and replaying it for what has to be the tenth time I have to say that this is truly a masterpiece.
  90. Watersson
    Jul 14, 2015
    9
    Let's start with soundtrack- AMAZING, AWESOME, BREATHTAKING, WONDERFUL, OVERWHELMING... Just you know, probably the best OST that has been ever made! I love it, I can listen to it everyday! And the story... Meh Aeris, why you died ;(? I really followed Cloud, Tifa, Barret and the others story (love you Cait Sith). Is's as good as soundtrack is (maybe even better). Battle system... I dontLet's start with soundtrack- AMAZING, AWESOME, BREATHTAKING, WONDERFUL, OVERWHELMING... Just you know, probably the best OST that has been ever made! I love it, I can listen to it everyday! And the story... Meh Aeris, why you died ;(? I really followed Cloud, Tifa, Barret and the others story (love you Cait Sith). Is's as good as soundtrack is (maybe even better). Battle system... I dont know why but I didnt enjoy materia at all. I mean it is good but I like FF8 Junction more. Maybe I'm just strange? Nevermind...
    I think that's all. I would give FF7 9.9/10. Just cant give 10 because I love eight part of series ;) Are you waiting for FF7 remake?    … Expand
  91. Dean1984
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    without doubt the best game ever made. The story, character and music are unchallenged even today. Many argue that it is due to nostalgia. let me say. it isn't. I have played countless of rpgs before ff7. Secret of man, chrono trigger, breath of fire etc.. are extremely good rpgs.Then ff7 came. A game like no other. I eagerly await the announced remake=)
  92. Edymnion
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Almost 20 years ago I got my first part time job, and spent my very first paycheck to buy FF7. I didn't even own a Playstation at the time, I just got the game because it was the most beautiful thing ever made that would ensure I'd save up money from my new job to buy the PS1 with. And it was worth it. FF7 was simply the greatest game of it's generation.

    Sure, other PS1 games had    Almost 20 years ago I got my first part time job, and spent my very first paycheck to buy FF7. I didn't even own a Playstation at the time, I just got the game because it was the most beautiful thing ever made that would ensure I'd save up money from my new job to buy the PS1 with. And it was worth it. FF7 was simply the greatest game of it's generation.

    Sure, other PS1 games had better graphics... years later when the PS1 had been pushed to it's limit. But FF7 was the best of the best at the time it was made.

    Ignore the hipsters who hate things just because the masses enjoy it. There is a reason FF7 is considered one of if not the greatest Final Fantasy games ever made. It pretty much single handedly created the US market for JRPGs.

    And remember, just because a slightly emo main RPG character is cliche these days, this is the game they were all trying to copy. The original is never cliche, no matter how overused the concepts became afterwards.

    FF7 was a generation defining game, like Pong. If you can get past the graphics these days (they are unbelievably crude by today's standards), this is a must play. If you can't get past the graphics, well then I can only assume you only care about shiny graphics and there's always Fast and Furious N+1 for you.    … Expand
  93. Ozard
    Jun 8, 2015
    5
    I really cannot understand all of the praise which this game gets, in my opinion it is average at best.

    A poor storyline, sub par graphics (even for when it was released nearly 15 years ago), terrible voice acting, painful inventory system. There are some redeeming features, such as the hard battle encounters, numerous side quests and the large number of characters, but they just cant    I really cannot understand all of the praise which this game gets, in my opinion it is average at best.

    A poor storyline, sub par graphics (even for when it was released nearly 15 years ago), terrible voice acting, painful inventory system. There are some redeeming features, such as the hard battle encounters, numerous side quests and the large number of characters, but they just cant make up for all of the other disappointing aspects. I have finished the game twice now, with a gap of over 10 years in between, and it hasn't aged well    … Expand
  94. bugalugz
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    What can i say the best rpg game i have ever played oh probaly the best rpg game ever made nothing comes close its a classic i wish they would do a remake my fav game of all time.
  95. Andjelico95
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This is the most memorable game you can find, and the best. There are so many epic characters, fantastic gameplay, lovely world map, and AWESOME story!

    You have many interesting and epic hours if you want to do the story, and even more fun hours if you want to do all of the side quests. This game has also very high replay value, because when you are finished with the game, you will miss    This is the most memorable game you can find, and the best. There are so many epic characters, fantastic gameplay, lovely world map, and AWESOME story!

    You have many interesting and epic hours if you want to do the story, and even more fun hours if you want to do all of the side quests. This game has also very high replay value, because when you are finished with the game, you will miss everyone and starts the game again after a short period.

    The soundtrack on this game is a Masterpiece, you will love it! There are many emotional parts on this game, that is hard to forget. I know the graphics are not perfect, but it's very nostalgic!

    This is the greatest game of all time in my personal opinion. Play this game NOW!    … Expand
  96. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games on playstation 1. I hope some day to remaster it. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.… Expand
  97. ajouissance
    May 4, 2015
    10
    One of the best if not the best RPG ever created. The game play is easy and intuitive and yet fun, the story and the atmosphere are engaging, the character development is cured. Every other rpg owes to FF7 a great debt
  98. soulblue
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    best game of history, the system of materia is awesome. Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Cid, Red XIII, Vincent, yuffie, Caith sith and Sephiroth.... perfection!!.
  99. Pocketchange
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    This game may be the benchmark that all other story-based games can be compared to and modeled after. The storyline keeps you hooked, wanting to play more and more despite your body telling you that you need sleep and food.
  100. HopelessVoice
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's not much to be said about this timeless masterpiece that hasn't already been said. FFVII takes all of the ingredients which were good in the SNES entries and brought them to the PS. There's nothing this game lacks and whether one finds the graphics outdated or to "have aged badly" is a matter of taste, not fact. From the inspiring materia system to the optional characters, from the open world with hidden secrets to an amusement park with dozens of minigames, from the epic plot with twists never seen before in video games... It is silly how much backstory a game can have when you need atleast 3 playthroughs to remember it all. When I bought the PSone classic port version of the game from PSN and played the game again I was delighted to notice that Aerith notes in the beginning of the game that "there's this materia" she has which is "useless", only to remember that it is the precise materia that will save the world later on in the game.

    All the characters have well-developed motives and each are strengthened by a brilliant leitmotif ala Nobuo Uematsu. The optional bosses are fun to run with challenge runs and are in fact rather difficult if one doesn't pay attention to his/her character builds and materia use.

    This is a game that never will be forgotten.    … Expand
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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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