Final Fantasy VII

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  1. DylanHall
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic game, the story is entertaining, the combat is addictive and the characters are really fleshed out. Best game on the ps1 and best final fantasy without a doubt
  2. 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
  3. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  4. Kezian
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Final Fantasy Vii is my favorite game ! And the newest steam version allow mods !
  5. Roger24
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is my favourite game of all time. I love the characters, the story, the combat and basically everything in it. Still in 2020 it is definitely a worth-play.
  6. Morgane
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game so much ! But I am sad about Aerith's death... It makes me cry :(
    Zack's death makes me cry too :( :( The story is amazing. Cloud missed his life, he wanted to be first class soldier but failed. It makes him endearing. His memories are false, Cloud was third class soldier, it is Zack memories. They got merged together.
    I checked SPOILER !!! Sorry for my poor english (╬▔皿▔)╯    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. cvg
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    The best game I ever played till TW3. Was sitting for a decade on the RPG throne. Must have!
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. LittleEgg
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of all time next to Chrono Trigger. Amazing story, charming stylized graphics, clevel use of FMV, unreal soundtrack. Fantastic rollercoaster of a game.
  14. BrenerMatos
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico, a muito tempo não via um jogo tão bom. Boa jogabilidade, gráficos fabulosos e a história sem comentários. Top demais.
  15. Akiin
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    still to this day one of the best games of all time. it's the jrpg that invented the genre !
    after more than 20 years and even with a highly anticipated remake in production, this game still stands as one of the best. it is charming and features one of the most iconic cast of characters together with music that is enchanting and a delight even after all the years since it's release. the    still to this day one of the best games of all time. it's the jrpg that invented the genre !
    after more than 20 years and even with a highly anticipated remake in production, this game still stands as one of the best. it is charming and features one of the most iconic cast of characters together with music that is enchanting and a delight even after all the years since it's release. the story is also a big selling point , it's full of twists and surprises. after more than 20 years FF7 is still worth 9playing even without nostalgia !.    … Expand
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. simopoz
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    In assoluto il miglior gioco di ruolo giapponese di sempre. Non c'è altro da dire, c'è solo da giocare
  19. JesterTRT
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    By far the greatest Final Fantasy game and most definitely my favorite game of all time! 

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

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

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

    Gameplay: I loved the combat system. The use of Materia. The fact that you can switch your game play by switching, and linking new materia. This was a brilliant idea. If you wanted a magic user, give them magic based materia. Needed a fighter? Fighting materia to increase your strength. Then, get the weapons with linkings, to combined two materia, to make a deadly combo attack. There was so much greatness to this system. The mini games were also awesome. I loved the first mini game, defending the town by buying soldiers to walk down a pathway fighting. This was such a fun little mini game. And then coming to the arcade, allowing you to take a break from all the fighting, to just play through fun games, and get rewarded for it.     … Expand
  20. Mahmus
    Oct 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever made. The world is vast and open, the towns rich and lively, the characters memorable and likeable, the story epic, the music iconic, the emotions are all there and it all works wonderfully.
  21. Dave_Ravington
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Honestly one of my favorite games of all time. I was a bit late to the party with this game so I can't say I'm an OG fan but I think that helps indicate how timeless it really is if I can pick it up many years later and still love it.
  22. nachoespoz
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    uno de esos juegos que debes jugar si te gustan los rpg por turnos, y mas si te gustan los clásicos de este genero.
    buena música, historia interesante y un sistema combate bueno pero que deja la sensación que el final fantasy 6 lo hizo mejor en este apartado, las materias y su uso puede ser algo innovador (en su época) pero molesto si no te gusta configurar a cada rato a tus personajes.    uno de esos juegos que debes jugar si te gustan los rpg por turnos, y mas si te gustan los clásicos de este genero.
    buena música, historia interesante y un sistema combate bueno pero que deja la sensación que el final fantasy 6 lo hizo mejor en este apartado, las materias y su uso puede ser algo innovador (en su época) pero molesto si no te gusta configurar a cada rato a tus personajes.
    en cuanto a los personajes, cloud, tifa, barret y aeris se llevan demasiado protagonismo en la historia, el resto del grupo tienen su importancia pero se nota que son mas secundarios que protagonistas, en caso de yuffie y vincent solo en ciertos momentos brillan pero en general son muy olvidados, y lastima porque vincent es un personaje que me dejo la sensación que pudo ser mas importante y hasta incluso pudo haber obtenido protagonismo al ser tan impotante en el pasado de la historia del juego.
    criticar los gráficos es poco relevante ya que este juego tiene tanto que ofrecer que obviamente el defecto grafico queda casi olvidado, en mi opinión los gráficos no importan tanto y menos en este tipo de juego, y bueno si te importan mucho los gráficos tal vez este juego no es para ti.
    mi única queja seria el final que te deja en blanco, no daré detalles pero te hace sentir extrañado por lo rápido e intrascendente que es. lastima porque uno esperaba mas.
    en conclusión es un gran juego que si bien tiene defectos, son todos perdonables en comparación con las cosas que hace bien, tal vez no es perfecto pero para los que lo jugamos en ese entonces (1997) lo recordamos con una sonrisa y hasta con añoranza porque ya no hay juegos así por parte de la empresa actual square enix, triste cuanto menos porque juegos que tuvieron este espíritu son lo que hicieron grande a los videojuegos.    … Expand
  23. Elain
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    A beautiful work of art, memorable characters, Iconic music, it still hasn't aged to this day. Do yourself a favor and just play it and enjoy this masterpiece.
  24. Link_longatti
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo de minha infância... Ótimo enredo.. jogabilidade... personagens carismáticos... Não consigo dar nota melhor que o máximo pra FFVII
  25. SomaKurusu
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 es una joya atemporal que siempre estará presente en la historia de los videojuegos como de los mejores. Para su tiempo fue un juego revolucionario que permitió el acercamiento de los Juegos de Rol japoneses al terreno occidental. Sin duda lo que más marco fué su historia, adulta, con personages muy interesentes y con escenas nunca antes vistas en videojuegos. La BandaFinal Fantasy 7 es una joya atemporal que siempre estará presente en la historia de los videojuegos como de los mejores. Para su tiempo fue un juego revolucionario que permitió el acercamiento de los Juegos de Rol japoneses al terreno occidental. Sin duda lo que más marco fué su historia, adulta, con personages muy interesentes y con escenas nunca antes vistas en videojuegos. La Banda Sonora es uno de los mejores trabajos de Uematsu (que es mucho decir) y la jugabilidad es perfecta para su tiempo. Este es un juego que no necesita presentación, que casi todo el mundo conoce, aún así, he querido hacer mi aporte recomendándolo para las nuevas generaciones.… Expand
  26. Cloudy83
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores RPG de la historia, para mí el mejor de los que jugado. Gran argumento, personajes carismáticos, batallas por turnos apasionantes y un mundo lleno de secretos y minijuegos. Obra maestra.
  27. DiavoloGR
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    best game ever made!!!! What can i say.. So touching... a unique experience! Α MASTERPIECE!
  28. arcade23pl
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Icon! Absolute number one, Story, music amazing combat system. I love this game
  29. Babbage
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    There's not much else to say about this game that isn't already common knowledge, it's borderline perfect as a classic, genre defining game.
  30. Joakuku
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Just perfect. I dont know why some people still discuting of this game is the best in the series, it obviosly is!
  31. Benderthefourth
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This is the best game ever created. Everything was done with passion and it's still echoing today.
    I realise that you don't understand much about the game by reading my previous sentences, but if you ever feel to trust a stranger, this is the time: trust me. This game is amazing.
  32. Oboeteiru0
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Tenía unos 13 años. Mi primer RPG. Qué manera de empezar. Una historia y unos personajes inolvidables y la mejor banda sonora de la historia.
  33. PokeBluedude
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Honestly this is the only 10 game I have ever played as nothing is a ten. Except this! Much better than the remake, this has soul depth and emotion. I care about the characters the world and their struggles. If you haven't played this game before and love rpgs, than I think you'll love it.
  34. AQ1124
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This Game is so good
    The story, Characters and as a whole the game is amazing I played it when I was 11 as Christmas yes I am an 11 years old on my ps4 I. The music is great as this game is amazing
  35. Sahhid
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Absolute classic of a game that is arguably one of the best Final Fantasy games released. They dont make them like this anymore.
  36. Robert88
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    A classic game that paved the way for games of today .. this title helped pioneer fully 3d rendered characters , and cgi cutscenes. With state of the art mechanics .. definitely a cult classic
  37. Crysouls
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Esse game é incrivel !!! que combate excelente esse turno em real time , limit , barra de atb tudo muito funcional , vilão que me deixou confuso mas ao mesmo tempo curioso , enfim nota 10 e espero que o Remake faça tão bem quanto ff7 classico fez
  38. edugiru85
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    this was, is, and will ever be the best videogame ever, at least for me and for an entire generation of gamers
    defines videogame perfection
  39. 8Gerrard
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect.The soundtrack,the gameplay,the dialogue is all flawless.I really like this game.
  40. serkanak
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the masterpiece of game history. Characters , story gameplay everything is amezing you cant find hard to start but when you finish it you will think this is masterpiece
  41. MetaKritiker90
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best and greatest games of all time. Beautiful music and amazing story with excellent characters. It's a true classic that everyone should play
  42. Pedrovroma
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Best game ever! Best story, Best gameplay! Waiting for remake!
    No other game have same feeling
  43. Ahmad-Alrahili
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    The reason that makes FF7 special is their capability,there is nothing that you cannot do in the battle Although the game was released in 1997, which you usually don't see games like this..the story is perfect , There are chemical relationships between the characters and each one of them has a specific motivation that causes him to fight the danger that threatens the peace of the entireThe reason that makes FF7 special is their capability,there is nothing that you cannot do in the battle Although the game was released in 1997, which you usually don't see games like this..the story is perfect , There are chemical relationships between the characters and each one of them has a specific motivation that causes him to fight the danger that threatens the peace of the entire planet.. Which you don't usually see something like that in the 90s games , This game inspired JRPG game developers… Expand
  44. Fmsound
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Best Rpg game of al time. Need no introduction... gameplay, music, story...
  45. AlexsandroRP
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    10/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/1010/10/10/10
  46. PhantomPlayin
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    There Is so much I can say about Final Fantasy 7 but I'll just say this Final Fantasy 7 Is and always will be the best game of all time.
  47. DrgnMasterKota
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    This is the BEST final fantasy game ever created and one of the best JRPG’s ever created as well! Everything about this game is a pure masterpiece!
  48. DantasVGabriel
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente Foda, provavelmente meu RPG favorito, um marco para a industria dos games, personagens carismáticos,história emocionante,uma mecânica de gameplay simples e talvez a melhor da Franquia pra mim esse jogo é 10/10 fácil.
  49. gamer3421
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Great game! A true Masterpiece of its time, this time and all times!
    Story:10
    Gameplay:10
    Music:10
  50. SpewPuke
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    After playing the "Remake" I was hooked with that introduction to the story, but felt quite confused with the ending. I then tried the original and I really wish they hadn't made some choices for the "Remake" because this game was amazing.
  51. JayVale
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Arguably the greatest game ever made.

    I am so happy that I got to grow up playing this masterpiece of a game. Need I say more?
  52. LuCk3y
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Still better than the remake unfortunately. Playing g this game on release day was so amazing. Second game i have played more than once.
  53. LucilleMagar
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Oh my dear beloved Final Fantasy VII game, I should have done this long time ago. I would have rated you 11/10 if it was possible. Thank you for making my childhood Great.
  54. lionheart3104
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing tribute to the 1997 classic. FF7 was my first RPG and deeply impacting me growing up. I couldn't be happier with this remake. It's faithful to the source material and (if possible) actually makes it better. I loved the slow pace of this game -- allowing the time needed for more character development. I also could not have loved the soundtrack more -- major kudos to theAmazing tribute to the 1997 classic. FF7 was my first RPG and deeply impacting me growing up. I couldn't be happier with this remake. It's faithful to the source material and (if possible) actually makes it better. I loved the slow pace of this game -- allowing the time needed for more character development. I also could not have loved the soundtrack more -- major kudos to the composers/arrangers -- all the variations on the themes we know and love were simply stunning.

    I hope the wait for the next installment isn't too long.    … Expand
  55. Tgh6767
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece a legend a epic a everything good and amazing in this world
  56. Arrrang
    May 27, 2020
    10
    GOAT! This was a real game-changer for the videogames industry. It had it all!
  57. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Likely the best game ever made, and it sure is for me, FF7 contains so many things in its world, so many moods, places, characters and twists that it would be impossible to write about them here. It is the very definition of a great adventure.
  58. CloudXz
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Even in 2023 this is the best Video Game Story in History. Sure Graphics are absolut outdated. But this Game is something really really special.
  59. JimPickens
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Polygonal Perfection

    Final Fantasy 7 is one of those games we've all sort of unanimously agreed in horribly overrated, but still one of the best games we've ever played. Its usage of everything that made the previous games so special combined with an interpersonal story about identity and death make it something worthy of recognition. Much like the rest of the PS1 era, FF7 is more    Polygonal Perfection

    Final Fantasy 7 is one of those games we've all sort of unanimously agreed in horribly overrated, but still one of the best games we've ever played. Its usage of everything that made the previous games so special combined with an interpersonal story about identity and death make it something worthy of recognition.

    Much like the rest of the PS1 era, FF7 is more about its characters than anything else. Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and everybody make this game what it is, even the disgustingly janky polygonal art style can't ruin how beautifully these characters are written, even the optional characters, Yuffie and Vincent are written in such a way you'd be mistaken for forgetting they're optional, hell Vincent got his own spin off for Seventh Heavens sake. Though everybody is written immaculately, Cloud is where this writing shines, though FF9 is my favourite, even I must yield to how amazing Clouds writing his. His story revolves around his identity and the identity crisis he goes through as a result of the story and events before it, I won't spoil it here because I think it's something you really should experience first hand, particularly through this game, since the Remake kinda spoils it early on and it's a reveal better placed later in the story.

    Combat is Final Fantasy combat, not much to say really, it feels good and it's as fun as turn based can be but if it doesn't please you, luckily the HD Remaster has Cheats that let you bypass the combat and just enjoy the story, though I do recommend you at least give it a go and see if you like it first.

    The music in FF7 is truly amazing, Uematsu really outdid himself with 7's ost, everything from Bombing Mission to One-Winged Angel is a delight, every time I go back and play this game I always find myself humming along to The Oppressed or The Turks, and no matter how many times I get into Random Encounter fights, Fight On! never gets old, and hey the entire OST is on Spotify now, so we can finally headbang to Those Who Fight Further on the train... As long as you don't mind the glaring anyway.

    The story is somewhat unremarkable when taken on its own, it's good, just not GREAT, however when combined with the Prequel game Crisis Core and the Sequel movie Advent Children, it really is quite special, I recommend playing FF7 proper first, then at some point going through again with Crisis Core and Advent Children on either side of the game, it really does make it much more engrossing.

    My only real complaint is... the graphics, good god this game is ugly, the shift from the NES to the PS1 was not kind to poor old FF7, character models look ridiculous with their stupid blocky stub hands and their dead expressions, especially when placed right between FF6 which looks stunning and is real eye candy to those of us who like Sprite based graphics, and FF8 which didn't look great when it released, but with the HD Remaster on modern hardware, really does look quite beautiful, it just exemplifies how atrocious FF7 looks.

    Overall, despite its shortcomings, FF7 is still an easy 10 in my mind, perhaps its my own bias because FF7 was the first proper JRPG I played, or maybe I've simply been indoctrinated by the internets love of this game, whatever the case, I truly do love Final Fantasy 7 and urge you all to play the original at least once.    … Expand
  60. GeorgeFloydGay
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Величайшая игра всех времен и народов. Именно она мне открыла дорогу в огромный мир JRPG, за что я ей благодарен, но как ни странно, лучше неё я так ни во что и не играл.
  61. Feliciano666
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Un juego hermoso, que contiene una historia impresionante.Infaltable en la colección de amantes de los buenos juegos .
  62. Tuhkakasa
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Classic game that define the genere. Story of war and frendship, story of love that can never be and hatred that always was.
  63. Suterusu
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    FF7 and the entire series before 7 has always been one of greatness though this was the last masterpiece in the series and everything that came after slowly got watered down until we got to the current era of rehashing FF13&15 gameplay and ruining the remake by retconning the story for a generic time manipulation trope and only giving 1/10th of the game in one release. Every special detailFF7 and the entire series before 7 has always been one of greatness though this was the last masterpiece in the series and everything that came after slowly got watered down until we got to the current era of rehashing FF13&15 gameplay and ruining the remake by retconning the story for a generic time manipulation trope and only giving 1/10th of the game in one release. Every special detail in the original has been forgotten and lost in translation when remaking it.

    I could wax poetic on why it's such a great game but rather I will ask the person reading this right now one question: why haven't you played this yet?    … Expand
  64. Faustfrank13
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    FF7 isn't a great game, it is an experience that can change your life, at least, that's how it was for me. It is the first FF I ever played and I loved it from the beginning to the end: I loved its story, its themes, its characters, the gameplay, the soundtrack (the best I ever experienced in a videogame)... I can never thank this game and whoever developed it enough for what they wereFF7 isn't a great game, it is an experience that can change your life, at least, that's how it was for me. It is the first FF I ever played and I loved it from the beginning to the end: I loved its story, its themes, its characters, the gameplay, the soundtrack (the best I ever experienced in a videogame)... I can never thank this game and whoever developed it enough for what they were able to give me. If you are looking for a game out of the ordinary, that's FF7… Expand
  65. Fickelouss
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    played this in 2019 and was honestly one of my favourites of the year. it may not hold up to the modern standard of AAA game anymore but damn that story is as good as any can get
  66. Chababa
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Beloved classic game. Nothing more to say about the story and characters. I must commend how this game captured my imagination as a kid.
  67. MaxRave
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    With no doubts, this is one of the most important games of the history. It redefined what a RPG means, and left a mark in the heart of an entire generation. Must-play for anyone that claims to be a gamer
  68. noobmaster6901
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    A perfect blend of story,action and beautiful graphics, must play for almost everyone
  69. Captainraph
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    No other games story and music and world brought us all to the heights of emotion and excitement that this game had. Are there even words?
  70. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    It is my favorite game of all time. Nothing yet has ever reached something magically like FF7. If time travel was possible, going back to 1997 and play this game for the first time would be a solid choice.
  71. Geraldo3Good
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Even with the dated graphics and the remake out, this game is still a masterpiece. The soundtrack is god tier and the story is amazing.
  72. Lux_Master_
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    We are in 2023 and Final Fantasy VII still remain one of the best game of all time and one of the best FF alongside FF14. This is more of a throwback than a review. FF7 is the game that popularized JRPG to the West as well as the first RPG for many people. It is also for a lot of gamer the first contact that people ever had with PTSD and how it affected the individual, especially with howWe are in 2023 and Final Fantasy VII still remain one of the best game of all time and one of the best FF alongside FF14. This is more of a throwback than a review. FF7 is the game that popularized JRPG to the West as well as the first RPG for many people. It is also for a lot of gamer the first contact that people ever had with PTSD and how it affected the individual, especially with how the storyline treats Cloud's mental illness, in an era where mental awareness wasn't as big as today. FF7 also managed to create simultaneously one of the best protagonist and the best antagonist not only in gaming, but in pop culture in general. Sephiroth's influence on culture as a villain is big and 25 years later, still remains in some rankings' highest spot, sharing the podium with the fairly recent Emelt-Selch from FF14 Shadowbringers… Expand
  73. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Personajes, historia, duración, jugabilidad... todo. Lo tiene todo para ser el mejor videojuego de todos los tiempos y, sin embargo, ahí está el IX.
  74. Dabet12A
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Pienso que este juego supuso un salto de calidad increíble en la época en la que salió, y que sin duda marcó un antes y un después en la historia de los videojuegos. Pero a día de hoy, sigue siendo igual de bueno que cuando salió. Tiene una de las mejores narrativas y también una de las mejore bandas sonoras de toda la historia de los videojuegos.
  75. Dom007
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    FF7 is no doubt one of my favourite games of all time. Perhaps even my favourite.
    It has an incredible engaging story which very few games have nowadays, featuring great plot moments, a brilliant cast of characters developed with great back stories, flashback scenes and interesting personalities.
    The soundtrack is one of the best ever made as well as some of the other final fantasy    FF7 is no doubt one of my favourite games of all time. Perhaps even my favourite.
    It has an incredible engaging story which very few games have nowadays, featuring great plot moments, a brilliant cast of characters developed with great back stories, flashback scenes and interesting personalities.
    The soundtrack is one of the best ever made as well as some of the other final fantasy games, the amount of variety and standout tracks makes this one brilliant and effective.
    The materia system is brilliant and adds so much depth to the gameplay and combat.
    The boss fights are top quality (particularly the final boss).
    The world is beautiful and memorable with some amazing areas and locations.
    The graphics where also great and revolutionary for its time.
    The only small annoyance is the random battles, which affects every final fantasy game unfortunately. Either way the battles are not as frequent compared to other titles like 6.

    But overall it's a full out 10/10 for me and it still remains as one of the most memorable games I've ever played.    … Expand
  76. Liva06
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    I played it in 2020 and I enjoyed like if it was 1997, it is probably my favorite game of all time. It’s fascinating gameplay, it’s outstanding soundtrack, it’s lovely characters and it’s incredible and mind-blowing story are just some of the facts that make this game a MASTERPIECE.
  77. RafiFR
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This game, this **** game is so Amazing. The character, story, gameplay, bosses, enemies, world and design is blow my mind.

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

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

    My all time favorite game alongside GTA:SA    … Expand
  78. Marsbarista
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    A true classic. Don't let the visuals make you believe otherwise. The story, the world, the music, they all hold up. The gameplay is turn-based which may be a barrier to some, but sincerely, I recommend you try to get your head around that, if only to experience the beautiful world. It is best enjoyed during the dark and cold winter months. The game is not always mechanically perfect, butA true classic. Don't let the visuals make you believe otherwise. The story, the world, the music, they all hold up. The gameplay is turn-based which may be a barrier to some, but sincerely, I recommend you try to get your head around that, if only to experience the beautiful world. It is best enjoyed during the dark and cold winter months. The game is not always mechanically perfect, but it is still fairly solid. Beyond that, it is a game that is more than the sum of its parts, and its beauty is not easily expressed. A lot of nay-sayers will try to call it dated, criticize the visuals, or the turn-based combat. I would say that those might be deal breakers for you, but I genuinely believe that if you give this a shot you will see what people see in this classic.… Expand
  79. soahknam
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    It is one of the best games I have played in my life, the history of the game is the best, the music makes you shudder, the "materia" system I don't know why they haven't used it again in other final fantasy, it's great, and the visuals back in the day were just too good. it is a masterpiece you must play it.

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

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

    Personal Score: A MASTER PIECE !! +    … Expand
  80. Gilium
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Every gamer should experience this masterpiece,age hasn't slowed it down one bit.You're looking for a great,engaging story with full of twists?It's here.Looking for deep and complex turn-based combat?It's here.Looking for memorable characters and soundtrack?It's here.Final Fantasy VII nearly makes everything perfect,if you still haven't played this classic,don't waste your time more.NotEvery gamer should experience this masterpiece,age hasn't slowed it down one bit.You're looking for a great,engaging story with full of twists?It's here.Looking for deep and complex turn-based combat?It's here.Looking for memorable characters and soundtrack?It's here.Final Fantasy VII nearly makes everything perfect,if you still haven't played this classic,don't waste your time more.Not even a single game this close to perfection for me.… Expand
  81. SurfNWeed
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This is absolutely the best game I’ve ever played in my life up to this point, it’s a very brilliant game way ahead of its time in 1997, a very wonderful and emotional experience from beginning to end. Fascinating
  82. CharlestonBit
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    This is the best game ever created. The devs behind this game really knew what they were doing when designing and engineering the game, by using amazingly crafted images and then throwing the 3d characters atop them to fit more and more and more story onto the Playstation hardware.

    The characters are all 10/10, all of the npcs feel like they could be real people with real lives, which    This is the best game ever created. The devs behind this game really knew what they were doing when designing and engineering the game, by using amazingly crafted images and then throwing the 3d characters atop them to fit more and more and more story onto the Playstation hardware.

    The characters are all 10/10, all of the npcs feel like they could be real people with real lives, which makes you just fall more and more and more in love with the world, speaking of the world...

    The world is probably the best part, Midgar is one of the most creative places I've ever seen in gaming. And the exploration! It still blows my mind that you could go down an alleyway and then go through an entire part of the story that you otherwise wouldn't even know about. This feeds your mind to explore every nook and cranny that you find.

    The music is amazing as well, never have I ever seen a game encapsulate a moment more than this game's music, from that iconic opening scene from Midgar to running around the Shinra building and fighting freaking giant robots on a crashing elevator.

    THE MINIGAMES ARE SO WELL MADE! It just continued to blow my mind more and more how much this game pushes its limits, when I felt and saw that motorcycle minigame nearing the end of Midgar, now that was insane.

    I could go on and on about this game and how amazing it is, if you haven't played this game, you NEED to.

    Cheers.    … Expand
  83. Game-Loop
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game, it has a very good story, striking scenes that make anyone feel emotional, I know that the graphics are not the best, but that doesn’t take away the note of this incredible game! 10/10
  84. JasonMassaker
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    BEST GAME EVER MADe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  85. valianty
    May 15, 2021
    10
    My favorite Final Fantasy game. My first FF game too. I loved every second of it. I don't remember any other game that I've cried so hard like this one. The game that changed everything.
  86. Didntask
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    If you do not like this game then shut up. Class game with a banger plot, likeable characters, Great soundtrack and a unique setting.
  87. ArthurWinters
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! A pillar of the videogames' history! An emotional story. Final Fantasy VII it's not just a game, it's a life expirience, an expirience that EVERYONE must try least once.
  88. RadicalRachel
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    I played the PS1 version just a little while ago and I ADORED it! the music, the characters, the story, every little thing really touched me. I just simply loved everything about it, and Im usually one to be a contrarian. I dont want to spoil anything at all just so you go play it yourself!
  89. Avid_StoryLover
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    I can't say enough how much I loved this game when I was younger I went through extremes to get this game I rented it twice from the video store and then finally from a friend. The story the characters and the gameplay are just outstanding. Sephiroth remains my favorite villain In the series and Ive played most of them. I will always be a fan of the turn based system and this one gets itI can't say enough how much I loved this game when I was younger I went through extremes to get this game I rented it twice from the video store and then finally from a friend. The story the characters and the gameplay are just outstanding. Sephiroth remains my favorite villain In the series and Ive played most of them. I will always be a fan of the turn based system and this one gets it perfect. I can't really say anything bad about this game it's a timeless classic and I confirmed this by replaying it on ps4.… Expand
  90. CloudStrife05
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Great story, characters and score. Memorable protagonist and antagonist. The game was a head of it's time.
  91. SupNiij
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    This game spanks. Been my favorite since it came out.

    I met a fellow gamer girl recently, we got on well until I asked what her favorite FF games were and she listed them backwards with 7 as her least favorite.

    That's when I knew it wasn't gonna work out.
  92. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Easy. The story is amazing. The characters are awesome, with lots of party members to choose from. Music is some of the most memorable of all time. Chocobo breeding and racing! This game is simply incredible.
  93. LegendOfMe
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    My second favorite in the FF franchise. I love the setting and characters, the materia system, the limit breaks, the side content, and music.
    Cons: Slow paced battles especially with summons, graphics don't age well and you sometimes can't see where to go, and bosses aren't unique.

    95/100
  94. TheJhosLOL
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII es un juego muy importante para mí, ya que fue el que me animó a adentrame en el grandioso mundo de los RPGs y JRPGs que no había explorado por allá finales del 2019. Me compré este juego porque estaba barato pero no tuve interés real en jugarlo. Jugué la primera parte del reactor y después lo dejé, pero me picó la curiosidad de cómo seguiría. Al final el juego me consiguió llamar la atención y un mes después lo continué decidido a pasármelo. La historia, los personajes, la banda sonora, los combates, la exploración, me encantaron, y aunque fuera un juego antiguo, me pareció bastante competente y destacable frente a otros juegos que había jugado. Eso sumado a que pasaba por una situación emocional y familiar no tan buena, me terminó por enamorar el juego y se convirtió en uno de mis favoritos de toda la vida. Después jugué a juegos como xenoblade chronicles 2, el final fantasy 10, 15 y 7 remake, el chrono trigger, el Dragon Quest 11 S, el paper mario de switch, antes jugué al Sword Art Online Hollow Realization, y recién estoy por acabar el final fantasy 6. Todos me gustaron y algunos me encantaron, pero ninguno se ha conseguido acercar a Final Fantasy 7 para mí en lo que es mi RPG favorito. Un juego que gráficamente no ha envejecido bien (de hecho recomiendo jugar la versión de steam con mods para gráficos en 4k y tal) pero eso no me importó en lo absoluto. Un clásico atemporal que me sorprendió y me enamoró, cuyo remake estoy muy ansioso por jugar al completo cuando salgan todas las entregas. Súper recomendado si quieres iniciar en el mundo del RPG, y si ya juegas rpgs pero no lo has jugado, este es un juego obligatorio que almenos debes probar antes de morir. Un bellísimo 9.9 (por los gráficos), osea un 10… Expand
  95. chozmo
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Still, the best game I have ever played. I have replayed this game at least 7 times over the years. And that is is at least 50+ hours each run. The story is the most original and creative i have ever played. nothing since, in my opinion, has ever come close. Someone posted you don't feel the characters like the new one, I feel the opposite, I felt so emotionally invested in them I trulyStill, the best game I have ever played. I have replayed this game at least 7 times over the years. And that is is at least 50+ hours each run. The story is the most original and creative i have ever played. nothing since, in my opinion, has ever come close. Someone posted you don't feel the characters like the new one, I feel the opposite, I felt so emotionally invested in them I truly cared what happen to them and what decisions I made. I actually teared up at some moments. This game defined me as a person and a gamer as I was growing up as a kid, as what I hope to expect in other RPGs and final fantasy's, but none have.… Expand
  96. Jattaman
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Capolavoro straordinario.
    Grafica da urlo, per i tempi in cui è uscito, personaggi fantastici, trama incredibile.
    Colonna sonora straordinaria.
    Uno dei più dei videogame della storia.
  97. MunhozMCM
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    My Score:

    (10) - Masterpiece!

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  98. Minus_Infinity
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt my favorite Final Fantasy game. While I also enjoy 6 and 8, 7 hit all the bases for me, and I don't think it'll ever be topped. The story, characters, music, and battles are awesome. Definitely the best FF game in my humble opinion.
  99. IdkAkaIdk
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Best videogame soundtrack of all time, best videogame villain of all time. Materia system top notch. Giant explorable world, with huge variety of enemies, weapons, quests. This game has it all. The goat
  100. BrikWall02
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    A lot of people who are giving this game negative views are comparing it to the remake that came out in 2020. when reviewing a game as old as this one you can’t not compare it to the remake that came out almost 30 years later. This game is a masterpiece in almost every aspect. The combat system may not appeal to all but everything else should. For the time that this game came out this gameA lot of people who are giving this game negative views are comparing it to the remake that came out in 2020. when reviewing a game as old as this one you can’t not compare it to the remake that came out almost 30 years later. This game is a masterpiece in almost every aspect. The combat system may not appeal to all but everything else should. For the time that this game came out this game was enormous, seems almost impossible to create a game like this. Definitely one of the greatest games ever made.… 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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