Final Fantasy VII

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  1. THOUSANDEYEKAii
    May 5, 2023
    10
    My third favorite Final Fantasy game and the third one I tried. Never ended up beating it though.
  2. Xanathos
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Gran rpg, con un sistema clásico de combate por turnos que con su sistema de materias permite personalizar los personajes como deseas desde el minuto uno, gran historia y una joya atemporal.
  3. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Final Fantasy VII exploded onto the scene and drove not only the Final Fantasy franchise, but the whole genre to new heights as it put JRPGs into the spotlight for western audiences. Like Final Fantasy VI before it, Final Fantasy VII features a multi-dimensional story filled with a rich cast of characters and deep, relevant themes. Final Fantasy VII is the most iconic JRPG for a reason,Final Fantasy VII exploded onto the scene and drove not only the Final Fantasy franchise, but the whole genre to new heights as it put JRPGs into the spotlight for western audiences. Like Final Fantasy VI before it, Final Fantasy VII features a multi-dimensional story filled with a rich cast of characters and deep, relevant themes. Final Fantasy VII is the most iconic JRPG for a reason, and it earned every bit of that legacy.… Expand
  4. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Seminal. A watershed. A turning page in the history of gaming that ignites like a super nova in the brain. I didn't know what story telling was in video games until I played this when it came out.
  5. Umbra30
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
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    Sephiroth!
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    Sephiroth!
    Sephiroth!

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    Sephiroth!
    Sephiroth!

    Veni, veni, venias
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    Veni, veni, venias
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    Veni, veni, venias
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    Veni, veni, venias
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    Ne me mori facias
    (Generosa)
    Veni, veni, venias
    (Gloriosa)
    Ne me mori facias
    (Generosa)
    Veni, veni, venias
    (Gloriosa)
    Ne me mori facias
    (Generosa)
    Veni, veni, venias
    (Gloriosa)
    Ne me mori facias
    (Generosa)

    Sephiroth!
    Sephiroth!    … Expand
  6. FGHhgf
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Thos is my favorite video game ever. It is an amazing RPG and the story and world building are amazing. The characters are well written with a great rpg combat system. Cloud may be my favorite video game character ever and the buster sword is definitely one of if not the best video game weapon out there, by desig. And everything.
  7. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    Played this, while listening to Eifel 65, that was it.
    This was kind of the best world, best story, ever for rpgs, and i never got the same love ever again, even though i played alot of games, this world was one of my favorites.
    Then square enix decided they were greedy, and now we have 18 different versions of this world, and that dumb remake that doesn't want anything but your money,    Played this, while listening to Eifel 65, that was it.
    This was kind of the best world, best story, ever for rpgs, and i never got the same love ever again, even though i played alot of games, this world was one of my favorites.

    Then square enix decided they were greedy, and now we have 18 different versions of this world, and that dumb remake that doesn't want anything but your money, 180$ or more of it.
    This game gave you a full package, that newer games, will never touch on ever again.    … Expand
  8. trinovatic
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Si me dieran 1 peso por cada vez que me perdí o no sabía que hacer en este juego sería millonario, supongo que es normal. ¿Qué decir de este juego? cumplió mis expectativas, entiendo por que es de los FF más queridos y por que es considerado de los pilares en la industria del videojuego. De las mejores historias que he jugado sin pedos, es que neta que puta historia y que personajazos, leSi me dieran 1 peso por cada vez que me perdí o no sabía que hacer en este juego sería millonario, supongo que es normal. ¿Qué decir de este juego? cumplió mis expectativas, entiendo por que es de los FF más queridos y por que es considerado de los pilares en la industria del videojuego. De las mejores historias que he jugado sin pedos, es que neta que puta historia y que personajazos, le estoy agarrando bastante cariño, no se que tan bien haya envejecido no lo jugué en su momento, aunque sea un jrpg del 97 me divertí mucho, nunca fui amante de los combates por turno pero tampoco los odiaba, me lleve una sorpresa, gracias a este juego me dan ganas de un Persona o un Pokémon, para nada se me hace aburrido. Qué ganas de rejugarlo, ya se esta haciendo de mis favoritos esta saga tiene un nuevo fan. OBRA MAESTRA.… Expand
  9. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    2nd favorite game of all time
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  10. wmurphy011
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This could possibly be the greatest video game ever created. Every single aspect of it was created exquisitely. From the overall artistic direction to the combat, characters, story, magic system, music, atmosphere, and overall enjoyment factor were all made with a tremendous amount of passion.

    The "Remake" did not even compare. It's a decent game, in it's own right, but was not able to    This could possibly be the greatest video game ever created. Every single aspect of it was created exquisitely. From the overall artistic direction to the combat, characters, story, magic system, music, atmosphere, and overall enjoyment factor were all made with a tremendous amount of passion.

    The "Remake" did not even compare. It's a decent game, in it's own right, but was not able to recapture what makes the original game as incredible as it truly is.

    ** This Metacritic score is incorrect as it is missing numerous mainstream publication reviews from the time of it's release. In actuality, it's true Metacritic score is closer to a 97. [I added every mainstream critic review, for the PS1 version, listed on Wikipedia (I looked each one up individually to make sure they were accurate) and divided them by the number of reviews given.]


    ** The true user score is also very significantly higher than shown here, as there are a very high number of fake, hate reviews made by people (trolls) bashing the game because of it's popularity. Most of the hate reviews read as if the people who wrote them had never actually played the game. Almost all of them mention things about the game that are completely falso. Often times mentioning things that do not even exist in this game. And there are tons of these hate reviews on here. Literally, hundreds.    … Expand
  11. HolyJonte
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    By far the best video game ever made! It's sick that this masterpiece was done in a year of development time, 25 years ago. I played it first in 1997 and I love to see other people experiencing this masterpiece so I search for playthroughs and new player reviews all the time. Okay, let's mosy over and start with the most important thing in this game. Story 10/10: The best story everBy far the best video game ever made! It's sick that this masterpiece was done in a year of development time, 25 years ago. I played it first in 1997 and I love to see other people experiencing this masterpiece so I search for playthroughs and new player reviews all the time. Okay, let's mosy over and start with the most important thing in this game. Story 10/10: The best story ever written! It's just so awesome. Great plot twist all the way. Great buildups, great lore and world building. All characters have their moments and has different reactions to different important scenes in the game, depending on which party you choose. That's great for replay ability also. All the villans and plot points make sense too, and you fight no one just for being a bad dude. Those things that don't make sense is part of the story and gets explained later, it's genius and you go to a lot of places here where you never ever thought before the game started. Soundtrack 10/10: Best soundtrack of all time?Yeah, easily! There is no other games that has this many great songs in it and the songs are in all genres and both beautiful, foreboding and hopefull in the same time. Yeah, sure FF9 and FF6 has almost as good tracks and games like Donkey Kong Country 2 and Age of Wonders is also in the top but FF7 has a broader range of diffwrebce in tracks and still more consistent hits it perfectly. It got so many songs with hint and bits from several other songs in them. That's genius. All village themes are beautiful. The main theme is the best song ever. All the fighting music and boss tracks are awesome and the planet and character related music like city of the ancients, Cosmo Canyon and Cids theme is so beautiful. Graphics 10/10: The lego characters got so much life and emotions. They are charmy and funny. The backgrounds are just beautiful and they are art all through the game. Even 25 years later they look stunning. The battles are cinematic and the Summons so cool, but they should be able to skip in all ff games when you summoned them once. The cinematography in this game is just so much before it's time. It's ridiculous. They used great camera angels, cuts and pans in all the right places and the cutscenes where mind blowing for its time and still holds up today. Gameplay 9/10: This is the weekest part of the game and the one thing that hasn't aged like fine wine. It's still masterfully done but the controls is a little bad some times in the world and some of the minigames really sucks. It's clear why they did go for one or two big minigames per game in ff8-10 instead. But the ambition was there and it's still alot of fun. The fighting is great and the materia system is so flexible and you really crave new materia even though you can clear most of the things without them. The limit breaks are so awesome but the fights are a little slow now so x3 speed battles are useful in the new ports. This game got the best Characters in any game. Yeah Cait sith sucks but even him got some great moments. One last thing I want to say is about the humor in this game. It's so hilarious and funny some times. The honey bee inn. Taking Tifa's underwear in her room. The turks talking about wich of the girls they are in to. The date scene with barret. The scenes where Heidiger rages in Costa del Sol and Hojo is sun bathing and stuff like that is so great and they nailed it. It's also the best paced game of all time and after huge, heavy story bits you always get to something really light like go snowboarding or fly an airship. I **** love this video game!… Expand
  12. Nythya
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    A great game to play even today.
    Way superior to the trashy title that today they call FF7 Remake.

    The kind of classic game that shouldn't have been touched with prequels, sequels, spinoffs, and alternative cringe s%it, just to milk and ruin characters, stories and the world.
  13. CriticJoeB
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Still to this day, my favourite game of all time.

    Cloud and Sephiroth may just be the 2 most iconic Final Fantasy characters of all time.
  14. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this seventh game in the series.
  15. Strifefair600
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever experienced I was thinking about putting in spoilers but it’s just too good that’s why you should get this game I’ve beaten it on my PS1 but it doesn’t matter which console you play it on I’m currently beating it again on my PS5 I’m 6 hours in but that’s not even close to half of the game.
  16. Noahakx
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This is the first final fantasy game I've played. I am going to finish it tonight (1/15/23). This game came out when my dad was in middle school, it's over a quarter of a century old and it's held up so absurdly well, there is no doubt in my mind some other 15 year old kid will pick a port of this game up in another 26 years and have the same reaction as me.

    Part one is an amazing    This is the first final fantasy game I've played. I am going to finish it tonight (1/15/23). This game came out when my dad was in middle school, it's over a quarter of a century old and it's held up so absurdly well, there is no doubt in my mind some other 15 year old kid will pick a port of this game up in another 26 years and have the same reaction as me.

    Part one
    is an amazing introduction and it's one hell of a Rollercoaster. I spent over 20 hours in part one and I'm planning on replaying it because I actually kinda miss it lol.

    Part two is super immersive and made me incredibly anxious. This bit probably has the best story section of the game. The craziest twists I've ever seen are in this section. I felt like I was Cloud by this point and seeing him turn into a potato wrecked me I just wanted to play as cloud again. When I got the submarine I was overleveled by atleast ten levels or so but it's not like that mattered because I met emerald weapon just a minute later and was obliterated. I decided to breed a gold chocobo to get kotr just to fight it and still got obliterated. I now plan on slaying it at a later point     … Expand
  17. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    One of the best Final Fantasy (maybe the best).
    Just a masterpiece, no more no less.
  18. VaeL_XJB
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    una historia excelente graficos y animaciones muy buenas para la epoca lo unico malo su traduccion xd
  19. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  20. lemos1898
    May 7, 2023
    10
    Just amazing, who knows me well won't even ask about the details, a open world with a lot of things to see, great villain and last battle, cool minigames, a lot of characters and styles to tinker with, 10.
  21. Theodore1986
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This game have a soul. A true experience. For whatever reason games nowadays can’t reproduce this. It’s not perfect. But it’s a solid 9.9
  22. AkaneChan123
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's So Good, I'll recommend it since it's the best RPG game of all time!!!… Expand
  23. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    in my opinion, this is the best playstation game that's been ever made. a masterpiece
  24. EducatedWhim
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    I mean what else can I say other than it’s FF Freaking VII… it’s utterly legendary and lives up to the hype imo. Yeah it’s old now, but so is pulp fiction.
  25. lizardkingg
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    The best turn-based RPG ever made. The graphics don't hold up to today's standards, but it's so damn good that it doesn't even matter. Cloud is arguably the best main character in video game history.
  26. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    What can i say. I played it as a kid, while isolated from the videogame community. I really thought i was one of the few people that played it and liked it. Also, from my perspective, this game was infinite lol I really thought it would take me years to finish and that probably nobody had ever finished it.
  27. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece with compelling characters, plot, and gameplay. One of my favorite games ever, and the reason why Cloud Strife is my favorite video game character of all time.
  28. RyanL.
    Sep 4, 2005
    9
    I thought this was a great game but I liked 8 alittle more but other then that one of my top 10s and for those idiots who thinks this game sucks cuz of graphics or no voice acting can go suck a nut you guys arent gamers at all just wanna bes this rpg revolutionized the rpg world nothing came close to it and remember this was made back in 1997.
  29. Thorn
    Aug 7, 2005
    9
    The game is good, it was the first game i played on my ps1. And it inspired me to buy more. Two flaws are that the villian is too good, and that there were several annoying main characters.
  30. JasonT.
    Aug 23, 2006
    9
    I give this game an 8.5. The above score says 8, but I really give it an 8.5. Why not a 10? Because even though this game is fun to play, it is not pefect, and by all means is not the greatest game ever made. The reason everyone says it is perfect is probably because it is the first FF game, or even the very first game they have ever played, so in their mind, it is the most revolutionary I give this game an 8.5. The above score says 8, but I really give it an 8.5. Why not a 10? Because even though this game is fun to play, it is not pefect, and by all means is not the greatest game ever made. The reason everyone says it is perfect is probably because it is the first FF game, or even the very first game they have ever played, so in their mind, it is the most revolutionary game ever. This is why FFVII is the most over-rated game of all time. I liked the game (yes, die-hard fans, I've played through the game for MORE than 60 minutes...It took me 66 hours to complete),and the story for the first half or so of the game was fantastic with the Shinra trying to take over the world's supply of Mako, but the story dragged down a little bit with the intro of Meteor and that massive monster that almost destroyed Midgar (I'm sorry, but I forgot the name. Was it Ultimate...something?). It wasn't bad, just not as awesome as how the game first started out. The characters were good, and the death of Aeria was drmatic, and Sehiroth as a villain is good...just not amazing. the storyline of Jenova was really interesting, and the flashbacks into Cloud's past were very compelling...Just too damn long. I don't care what you fanatics say. Cut scenes are great, but I want a game, not an interactive movie. Overall, I'd give it an 8.5, maybe even a 9, since the game is a fun, classical experience. It is NOT the greatest game ever made, but it's probably one of the best RPGs out there.… Expand
  31. Kza
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    I bunked school for a month in '96 to play this game. First Oscar deserving entrance into cinematic gaming. People still talk about the soundtrack at parties. A game that defines gamers.
  32. sconway321
    May 13, 2008
    9
    This game is fantastic. The story is MINDBLOWING, the characters are brilliant and gameplay is great fun. The only reason I don't give this game 10 is because it felt dated and had bad graphics. But you learn to put these faults aside and enjoy the game. One of my most favourite games.
  33. RobertY.
    Aug 22, 2008
    9
    Perhaps not the best game of all time, but among the best. To respond to what was stated by Mike M., there are numerous flaws in his criticism. First -- the graphics were absolutely spectacular for being the beginning of the Playstation Era. I remember, after playing Final Fantasy VIII and IX, thinking back at how much "worse" the VII graphics were. However, upon playing VII again I Perhaps not the best game of all time, but among the best. To respond to what was stated by Mike M., there are numerous flaws in his criticism. First -- the graphics were absolutely spectacular for being the beginning of the Playstation Era. I remember, after playing Final Fantasy VIII and IX, thinking back at how much "worse" the VII graphics were. However, upon playing VII again I realized my error. The fact is, they did absolutely amazing things with the resources they had. Second, regarding the characters. Mike's comments lead me to wonder if he played through the entire game, specifically to Disk 3. They do indeed start by presenting the characters as the usual stereotypes. However, through the game you find out more about each character, including some major things that make them anything but your ordinary "wooden, teen-programmed protagonists." Third, you call Sephiroth an "angst-ridden villain who we must accept as evil simply because he acts like it, with little discernible motivation." There are places you would get lynched for saying this. First, Sephiroth is perhaps one of the most complex villains of all time, because he is truly likable. In addition, his actions are clearly being influenced by an outside source (Jenova), which has an unknown degree of control over him. In addition, his relationship and history with the main character leave room for major psychological examination. I have written college papers on the subject of Sephiroth, and so I think we can drop the mistaken notion you seem to have that he is stereotypical. In addition, the primary struggle in the story is not "ultimate good versus ultimate evil." When truly examined (assuming you've played through the entire game), you can see that the primary conflict is the psychological conflict that the main character has with himself. Even the final battle can be viewed entirely as an allegory for a struggle inside his mind. "Good and evil" are not the sides presented. The "good" characters are clearly flawed, even somewhat villainous in their own ways. The "evil" characters are clearly gifted and most are very likable, despite being on the opposite side of the conflict. There were indeed more groundbreaking projects, similar deep stories, and these games should have a better reputation. This does not, however, diminish the amazing gameplay, graphics (yes, graphics), story, characters, and structure of this game. It's more than a "good JRPG." It's a great, universal RPG that is one of the most timeless classics we have seen in the genre.… Expand
  34. DanA.
    Dec 20, 2006
    9
    So overrated today. But FF7 still holds up fairly well.
  35. ArkonBlade
    Dec 30, 2010
    9
    a great RPG and one of the best of the FF series . almost every thing about this game is great , a excellent combat system and i loved the materia system . a solid story , around 40+ hours of gameplay depending on what you all do , fantastic graphics for its day , intresting charicters , the plot flows perfectly , lots of side stuff to do . about my only 2 gripes with this game is thea great RPG and one of the best of the FF series . almost every thing about this game is great , a excellent combat system and i loved the materia system . a solid story , around 40+ hours of gameplay depending on what you all do , fantastic graphics for its day , intresting charicters , the plot flows perfectly , lots of side stuff to do . about my only 2 gripes with this game is the final boss battle with jenova and sephroth are way to easy . even though on my second play through i speed ran at is fast as i could and jenova and sephroth are just a cake walk to beat . the ending also sucks but if you see FF7 advent children it does help improve it . still despite that this is a real solid RPG in every other department ,… Expand
  36. Tubie
    Jan 19, 2011
    9
    My first RPG. This game introduced me to my current favorite genre. Everything about this game is amazing and even to this day it's hard to replicate the enjoyment this game produced at the time.
  37. quacker
    Jan 16, 2011
    9
    Incredible game. Not perfect - there were some mini-games I didn't like (the condor fortress RTS thing for one) and I thought the battles went slowly considering how much you needed to level up. Party/item/materia management was a bit tedious, but it was vital to your success. The story had me entranced for the most part. I was completely surprised and intrigued when you find out Cloud mayIncredible game. Not perfect - there were some mini-games I didn't like (the condor fortress RTS thing for one) and I thought the battles went slowly considering how much you needed to level up. Party/item/materia management was a bit tedious, but it was vital to your success. The story had me entranced for the most part. I was completely surprised and intrigued when you find out Cloud may not be Cloud, though it felt slightly forced (Tifa should have said something way earlier). And FFVII is much more a game than modern RPGs. There's a lot you have to figure out on your own and some alternate directions the story can take in addition to sidequests. It's much more interactive. Also, I was surprised at how long the game actually took to finish and all the content and areas there were to explore. The monsters were....freaking random, but original. I loved the pre-final battle against giant Sephiroth where you had two parties to use. It made me a little disappointed when I got to the real final battle (talk about slow and tedious). But I really did fall in love with it when I played it. The character development is incredible and I loved the whole package despite a few complaints here and there.… Expand
  38. benignus
    Dec 14, 2010
    9
    Mmmm...........................materia......................
  39. Aniari
    Mar 29, 2011
    9
    It is a great game for it's time, seeming to be a major step from the previous games. The one creative perspective of the game is it's plot. Of course, the game play is also very creative in that on top of fighting monsters, you may have to do somewhat goofy objectives in the game - like one part towards the beginning... Anyways, anyone who thinks this looks like a good game and has theIt is a great game for it's time, seeming to be a major step from the previous games. The one creative perspective of the game is it's plot. Of course, the game play is also very creative in that on top of fighting monsters, you may have to do somewhat goofy objectives in the game - like one part towards the beginning... Anyways, anyone who thinks this looks like a good game and has the ability to play it, I believe you'll enjoy it!… Expand
  40. Watermelon789
    Jul 14, 2011
    9
    FFVII not only changed the history of gaming, it made a footprint impossible to fade away, this game as more time keeps passing by, much better it gets. Soothing music score, nice graphics, cool RPG system and the best story in all the FF and Maybe all the video games to date.
  41. drlowdon
    Jun 12, 2013
    9
    Building on the JRPG traditions established in previous entries Final Fantasy VII was the first released on the PSone and for my money still remains the best in the genre. The games characters, storylines and freedom to explore are perfectly balanced and while it may now look a little dated graphically it is difficult to imagine how, apart from reducing the frequency of the random battles,Building on the JRPG traditions established in previous entries Final Fantasy VII was the first released on the PSone and for my money still remains the best in the genre. The games characters, storylines and freedom to explore are perfectly balanced and while it may now look a little dated graphically it is difficult to imagine how, apart from reducing the frequency of the random battles, it could possibly be improved upon.… Expand
  42. RPGROB
    Oct 7, 2011
    9
    Sephiroth is an example of one of those game villains who just "don't" die. The earlier villain offering, Kefka, from Final Fantasy VI was manical, psychotic, and succeeded in scorching the earth. When he died, that was it, he died. Playing whack-a-mole with Sephiroth got boring. It's hard to tell he's even the villain. You start the game fighting Shinra corp. You might ask yourself whySephiroth is an example of one of those game villains who just "don't" die. The earlier villain offering, Kefka, from Final Fantasy VI was manical, psychotic, and succeeded in scorching the earth. When he died, that was it, he died. Playing whack-a-mole with Sephiroth got boring. It's hard to tell he's even the villain. You start the game fighting Shinra corp. You might ask yourself why you have to even fight Sephiroth. I wondered the same thing.

    Onto the parts I loved. I loved having a nice variety of characters to choose from. I loved the materia system, exploring the world and finding new bosses to kill. The Golden Saucer was awesome, lots of minigames and other things to do. More RPG developers need to learn players love having a mid-game hub to do other tasks rather than advancing the story. It's a shame square hasn't learned from their success though, as newer games in the series usually lack anything with 10% of the depth of the Golden Saucer.

    Main villain was weak, but it's still a great RPG experience, a far gap between a 9 and 10 though.    … Expand
  43. SkyMason
    Jun 9, 2011
    9
    To keep it simple. Plot = Hit and miss but one of the most involving and epic in the series. Gameplay = Reached the zenith of JRPGs. Graphics = Gouraud shading looks horrible nowadays but at the time was incredibly atmospheric. Music = Incredibly well done for a VG at the time. It doesn't really bother me nowadays but when you play it again the translations in the game are truly laughable.
  44. Caestus
    Jul 31, 2013
    9
    It has the most complex story in the FF Franchise and a deep batte system offering you much variety with the materia system. The OST is very good, altough FF VIII and FF IX are better in this point. One of the best ff games.
  45. SirCaestus
    Jun 18, 2011
    9
    The Story of FF VII is well known for a good reason. Its a complex and deep story sucking you in and never letting you out. Also the Materia System is really fun, because you have many and interesting combinations. Great game.
  46. pookie
    May 21, 2012
    9
    In short, the most defining RPG of the 32-bit era! It's existence spawned a slew of inferior spin off games and movies, but most importantly helped establish the genre and it's transition from 2D to 3D. Good Plot, hours worth of side quests, great music, rewarding, & addictive. Visuals are obviously dated, but remain charming and were amazing for it's time.
  47. bestbloodyday
    May 29, 2012
    9
    You just can't consider yourself a serious gamer if you haven't tried this game. Everything here is great: great story, great battle mechanics, great character development, great amount of items, great characters, great length... So, basically, you need to play this game at least once in your life.
  48. Augument
    Oct 25, 2013
    9
    I like that all the negative reviewers in this game are from the ps2/ps3 era and cry about grapichs. Prob 12-y.o who don't know a about gaming and what they are talking about.. St33rpike don't even know which company who did the game. That the original Final Fantasy series came from Square, not Square enix It was two different companies nad I still liked and will prob always like Square,I like that all the negative reviewers in this game are from the ps2/ps3 era and cry about grapichs. Prob 12-y.o who don't know a about gaming and what they are talking about.. St33rpike don't even know which company who did the game. That the original Final Fantasy series came from Square, not Square enix It was two different companies nad I still liked and will prob always like Square, the only reason why I'm still having hope for SE is beacuse of Nomura's games. the other one's that he have no buisniess with aren't even worth playing immo. And this game is avtually his first official game together with Uematsu and they are just a great team together. I'm nog gonna talk about non-releated FFVII stuff here but I'm just saying. Give this game a shot. There is alot of skill costumazion, a very nice story that you'll like. the plot twist nad graphics are very good for it's time. It's a fun game that you easily sunk into and it's somewhat enoyable for at least disc 1-2. then it beacomes a little dull but it is still enjoyable.… Expand
  49. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: AWESOME.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  50. 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
  51. Vandral007
    Nov 27, 2012
    9
    I can't believe I'm going to review a game that's 15 years old, but I'm bored so here it goes. When FFVII first came out I was absolutely blown away by it. Asked me then and I would have told you it was the best game ever. Now 15 years later, I will attempt to review it in a more objective manner. I recently made a FF pilgrimage of sorts, playing through every game in the main series,I can't believe I'm going to review a game that's 15 years old, but I'm bored so here it goes. When FFVII first came out I was absolutely blown away by it. Asked me then and I would have told you it was the best game ever. Now 15 years later, I will attempt to review it in a more objective manner. I recently made a FF pilgrimage of sorts, playing through every game in the main series, so my impressions are still fresh in mind. Obviously, I cannot really talk about the graphics as being 15 years old, that's hardly going to be fair. But I do remember how awesome I thought they were as a kid. The battle system made me very nostalgic for the way JRPG's used to be. Simple but deep, and you can clear this game without having to resort to grinding out levels. The game features a wide variety of mini-games, most of which are a great amount of fun (I must have done that snowboarding game about 50 times before I moved on). The big question though is how does the story and characters hold up. I truly hated Advent Children, and honestly I have been pretty disappointed by the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII as a whole. After playing through the game , it was crystal clear why there is a Compilation: The story is one of the finest told in the series. Cloud isn't as emo as he has become, Sephiroth is still a menacing figure, Barrett is still a racist Mr. T. Ripoff, and Rufus Shinra is still the most interesting character. Overall, for all younger gamers I recommend picking this one up on the PSN. Don't miss out on one of the best games in the franchise!… Expand
  52. SonicManEXE
    Apr 4, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII is truly a work of art, and I honestly mean that with my heart and soul. This game had dazzling graphics for the time of its release, revolutionized the gameplay of the genre, has an amazing soundtrack, and beautifully delivers its central themes.

    FFVII is not like the previous entries in the series. Instead of a medieval or steampunk-like world, it takes to a world more centered around technology, but still retains fantastical elements. I feel some kind of introduction is in order: the planet in its core holds something called the Lifestream, which is magical energy drawn from the life on the planet. This energy can be harnessed as mako, and this mako is where materia and the magic materia grants its users come from. A human-like alien race known as the Cetra land on Gaia and settle with the native humans about 2000 years prior to the events of the game. Around this time a being known as Jenova arrives as well, and infects the Cetra with a terrible disease. The Cetra build massive robotic Weapons to kill Jenova, but Jenova is sealed away before they can use the Weapons. They are put into hibernation; by the time this has happened, there are only a few Cetra left in the world. The only other aspect of the story you need to know for right now is that a city known as Midgar has basically become the center of commerce on Gaia; however, Shinra, the corporation in charge of manufacturing the planet's mako and using reactors to power almost everything in Midgar, is the real entity that is ruling. Shinra is highly corrupt and is draining the mako from the Lifestream, which is killing the planet.

    Trust me, I could go into MUCH more detail, but as far as background knowledge goes, those are the essentials. Now, at the risk of skimping out on indicative game elements, I'd like to go over something most people skip: the central plot themes. Yes, FFVII is greatly inspired by both real-life and mythology, particularly from the persecution of Jews and Judaism, but what I'm talking about are the literary themes, for lack of a better word. FFVII heavily revolves around nature versus technology, loss, and identity. The entire plot is a nature vs. technology scenario: AVALANCHE, a team that vows to stop Shinra from killing the planet (also where most of our main characters come from), is fighting Shinra itself. As the story progresses, it eventually becomes the world versus Jenova, and the ones who were fighting for the planet suddenly must go against it to save all mankind. There is also loss in this game. I think we all know about the tragic loss of one of the main characters early on in the game, which was actually inspired by the passing of the mother of the producer and Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. This is definitely the most heartbreaking loss, seeing as you've spent hours and hours of game time grinding with and learning more about this character--before you know, you yourself have grown attached to this fictional character portrayed through polygons and text boxes, and you start to feel sad, maybe even hurt by the death of this character. Now, aside from loss, there is also identity. There are identity crises and regaining of identity EVERYWHERE in this game. Our primary main character doesn't even remember his memories correctly until almost two-thirds through the game! Identity is dotted throughout this adventure, and I think it is so masterfully woven into even the gameplay elements itself.

    Now, you're probably asking by this point why I gave the game a 9 and not a 10 if it seems like I love it so much. Well, to tell the truth, I do think this is the best story I've ever heard and if I could give it a 9.5 I would, but this is not a book or a movie. It is a game, and as a game it is sincerely great, but it is not perfect. I personally think that any game where grinding is basically required is automatically not perfect. The gameplay is your typical RPG, and is still engaging to this day. What's also very engaging are the pre-rendered backgrounds; that is, you have to stare at them for a while to understand where to move. They did not age very well, but they do give the game a different feel, a different style than games before it, and that I applaud. The music is one of my favorite soundtracks in the series. I love it so much because it feels like it came from the SNES Final Fantasy games and was updated with the PlayStation sound chip. The battle themes make you pumped up and the town themes fit the mood of the locales and are comfortable in the background while talking to NPCs. I seriously recommend a listen if you have the time.

    The Completionist is currently doing a multiple part review of this game and its various successors. He does more justice than I could ever hope to do in 5000 characters.

    It's not the best game ever, but it is an amazing story. FFVII really is a work of art and I hope it will forever be recognized as one.    … Expand
  53. Segacritic1998
    Sep 16, 2013
    9
    One of my favorite Playstation 1 games of all time! The story is great the graphics are classic the gameplay is smooth what more do you want from a game like this? if you own a Playstation and don't own final fantasy VII you are missing out.
  54. FilFestuccia
    Sep 6, 2013
    9
    A traditional RPG when it comes to gameplay, Final Fantasy VII does not stay shy of novelty providing to the player a huge adventure in a very well-thought setting. Despite average in-game graphics, the visual impression is top-notch. It is undoubtedly advantaged by the fact that in 1997 there weren't many RPGs outside Japan, but it is a game so devoutly crafted that has virtually no weakA traditional RPG when it comes to gameplay, Final Fantasy VII does not stay shy of novelty providing to the player a huge adventure in a very well-thought setting. Despite average in-game graphics, the visual impression is top-notch. It is undoubtedly advantaged by the fact that in 1997 there weren't many RPGs outside Japan, but it is a game so devoutly crafted that has virtually no weak point. The plot is excellent, and keeps the player hooked even after 30+ hours of gameplay.… Expand
  55. Infielozo
    Oct 29, 2013
    9
    Storyline is excellent, even with the all too common cheesy moments in JRPGs, the battle system is easy to pick up and the characters are very memorable. I admit, I kept falling in and out of sleep during the first hour the game, but the story eventually picked me up. There are a decent amount of extras and they too deliver. FFVII does have it's flaws, but they eventually become minor andStoryline is excellent, even with the all too common cheesy moments in JRPGs, the battle system is easy to pick up and the characters are very memorable. I admit, I kept falling in and out of sleep during the first hour the game, but the story eventually picked me up. There are a decent amount of extras and they too deliver. FFVII does have it's flaws, but they eventually become minor and the game takes over. Overall, this is the RPG that created the hype behind RPGs and you would do yourself a disservice to miss out on this experience.… Expand
  56. Dhulfiqar
    Feb 22, 2014
    9
    I remember the days when my friend bought this game in 1997 and i was stunned of how amazing it was. In those days, it was not easy task to bring 2D rpg game experience to 3D. There were only few games which succeeded amazingly. And FFVII was one of it. It brings you the most important elements that any game should strive for it, Imagination and Innovation. Because of those elements itI remember the days when my friend bought this game in 1997 and i was stunned of how amazing it was. In those days, it was not easy task to bring 2D rpg game experience to 3D. There were only few games which succeeded amazingly. And FFVII was one of it. It brings you the most important elements that any game should strive for it, Imagination and Innovation. Because of those elements it will give you good memories whenever you remember it. Those who say it is perfect, well actually it is not perfect. What makes is not perfect is the storyline after Cd1. For those who say it is overrated... it is and it is not. It depends on person RPG experience.… Expand
  57. Wolfie1987
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Classic Squaresoft title. Great story, great atmosphere, great soundtrack. I love the materia system, now if only the summons worked like they do in FFX. I didn't care for the Road Rash -esque racing minigame nor the snowboard minigame, but the chocobo breeding and racing minigame is so deliciously yummy. I would love to play a FF VII remake that combines the best features from the entireClassic Squaresoft title. Great story, great atmosphere, great soundtrack. I love the materia system, now if only the summons worked like they do in FFX. I didn't care for the Road Rash -esque racing minigame nor the snowboard minigame, but the chocobo breeding and racing minigame is so deliciously yummy. I would love to play a FF VII remake that combines the best features from the entire series. Midgar is so Blade Runner, would be the best open world city ever.… Expand
  58. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    This game got me into JRPG's. Amazing storytelling, compelling characters, fun and tactical turn based combat. MUST play
  59. 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
  60. obthegeek
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    this game is like 70 games in one. not an all out masterpiece these days, and does have its share of flaws throughout its runtime. but for those story twists everyone knows by now, fun battles, action sequences that, if you're lucky, are a lot of fun, it is still very much worth playing these days.
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. JanekDelux
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Great game. The characters were very funny and all had interesting backstories. Game-play is really unique for turn based combat game. Instead of 1 turn for enemy and 1 for you, its time that matters whether you hit enemy before they can hit you. The story was very interesting, storytelling and the narrative is very inventive and makes you feel like your the part of the cast. Overall iGreat game. The characters were very funny and all had interesting backstories. Game-play is really unique for turn based combat game. Instead of 1 turn for enemy and 1 for you, its time that matters whether you hit enemy before they can hit you. The story was very interesting, storytelling and the narrative is very inventive and makes you feel like your the part of the cast. Overall i would say that this game is one of the most engaging and fun jrpgs I have ever played.

    9.4/10    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. PannacottaFugo
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Currently Final Fantasy VII is now on pretty much every platform including PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch, and even iPhone/iPad now so I figured after recently completing FFVII I'd tell you all how much it holds up. The game has a very great cast of characters and it's worth getting all of them, very nice and intriguing arenas/towns, and a very fun combat system all topped off with a greatCurrently Final Fantasy VII is now on pretty much every platform including PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch, and even iPhone/iPad now so I figured after recently completing FFVII I'd tell you all how much it holds up. The game has a very great cast of characters and it's worth getting all of them, very nice and intriguing arenas/towns, and a very fun combat system all topped off with a great soundtrack. Though there is obviously some poor aging but most of it has been fixed! For $16 it's not a bad ride. I'd say I got my money's worth!… Expand
  72. 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
  73. Kostas101
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    I'm so glad that I've finally experienced this legendary game, it's definitely the best old school Final Fantasy game I've played. The gameplay mechanics are outdated and slow but the story is so amazing and deep, it makes the experience worthwhile. The characters are interesting and likable, some of them could have had more development and depth but the main cast is great. The music isI'm so glad that I've finally experienced this legendary game, it's definitely the best old school Final Fantasy game I've played. The gameplay mechanics are outdated and slow but the story is so amazing and deep, it makes the experience worthwhile. The characters are interesting and likable, some of them could have had more development and depth but the main cast is great. The music is fantastic and very iconic, One-Winged Angel is absolutely legendary and it gave me goosebumps. The only thing that I disliked about the game is the unecessary minigames that affect the pacing, but other than that, there isn't anything else that I would have removed if I could. Finally, playing this game made me realize how good and faithful the Remake is, it's definitely a big improvement in terms of characters, gameplay and cutscenes, I hope they won't change it a bit too much, and follow the original story while fixing the minor flaws.… Expand
  74. MarioneteGaming
    Dec 13, 2019
    9
    Its a Masterpiece but i gotta admit the graphics aren't really the best and it gets annoying when you randomly get into a fight for walking too far but but it still remains as the best jrpg game of all time
  75. tiberiotavareze
    Mar 14, 2021
    9
    My rate for this game: 9.5



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  76. Diamond29
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is alright, definitely turned bad because of it's graphics, but that's ps1 limitations, can't do nothing, but trully the gameplay is fantastic, so technically 1 point for gameplay, 1 point for her death and 1 point for the music, but 6 points for tifa… Expand
  77. newjks
    May 12, 2023
    9
    FF7, FF8, FF9 are masterpiece just play it! I can't differentiate which is better than which.
  78. DarkFireUmad
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    No es mi Final Favorito, pero es un juego que con 23 años y sabiendo muchas cosas antes de empezarlo a jugar me ha encantado. Probablemente lo podría haber sido con el factor sorpresa y sobretodo nostalgia como mucha gente tiene que ahora entiendo.
  79. Illix
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    A true gem. This was my first Final Fantasy and JRPG and was single-handedly responsible for opening the doors to countless others. A perfect example of gameplay trumping graphics for days hands down. It's hilarious that the very same company that developed it over 30 years ago can't produce or replicate anything like it today.
  80. Vincent_graymor
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    I was not really going to make a review for this game because the remake was recently released. This game deserves it's own review even if there is a lot to say in regards to the original. Can we please not bump up or down this game in that regard? If we only need to speak of the OG because of the remake then the creators would be sad as they want the games to have their own legacies.I was not really going to make a review for this game because the remake was recently released. This game deserves it's own review even if there is a lot to say in regards to the original. Can we please not bump up or down this game in that regard? If we only need to speak of the OG because of the remake then the creators would be sad as they want the games to have their own legacies.

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

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

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

    All in all this game was a great game which meant a lot to me. Now to those that insist bringing the remake into the mix I can only say this. I gave that game an 8 (wanted to give it less because of fighting fate but I can still see the greatness in the game) and if I regard the lore introduced in that game I would have to lower the score for this game. Thank god we can have different opinions and do not bring in "real fan" etc. I have not any discussion on that and is not reviewing on that notion.    … Expand
  81. GrannyWeed
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    This game introduced me to the JRPG behemoth that is Final Fantasy. This game has a lot going for it.
    Addicting gameplay with a RPG system that rewards you for breaking it which could also be bad because it will make the game a little bit too easy. Characters are mostly good but some are a bit lacking. The worldbuilding is just mesmerizing. You really feel you are living in a vast,    This game introduced me to the JRPG behemoth that is Final Fantasy. This game has a lot going for it.
    Addicting gameplay with a RPG system that rewards you for breaking it which could also be bad because it will make the game a little bit too easy. Characters are mostly good but some are a bit lacking. The worldbuilding is just mesmerizing. You really feel you are living in a vast, fantasy world. The story I think is the biggest strength the game has with full of suprises and exciting build-up.
    Oh did I mention that the soundtrack is one of the best that gaming has to offer?
    Negatives I'd say are the super dissaponting graphics which will make you hit your head on the wall
    multiple times. If you are looking to get into the Final Fantasy series, this is a good starter    … Expand
  82. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The best JRPG with an interesting plot, impressive characters, good jokes, a variety of pumping, a memorable soundtrack and not a bad drama.
  83. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    olid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported under cover of an oil tanker to an unknown destinatio
  84. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
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  85. Jet2019
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Being old and all...this game Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. In the beginning I was playing just for the story but it became more than that. Once I actually bothered to learn the Materia system I enjoyed it much more. It was full n moving around peoples Materia and creating the best team I could. I think story wise it was great. Some confusing moments for sure, but itBeing old and all...this game Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. In the beginning I was playing just for the story but it became more than that. Once I actually bothered to learn the Materia system I enjoyed it much more. It was full n moving around peoples Materia and creating the best team I could. I think story wise it was great. Some confusing moments for sure, but it didn't bother me too much as I don't need to understand every detail personally. (I've played kingdom hearts games it doesn't get more confusing than that). One problem I had with the game was figuring out where to go. I liked the pre rendered backgrounds...but sometimes they made navigating where to go hard and confusing. There were multiple parts in the game where I needed a guide to know where/how to go. Maybe that's just me though. Random encounters made that process even more stressful. But that was really the only major flaw I could think of with the game. I think once I got the highwind I didn't have any problems with that actually. It made navigating the world faster, easier, and more fun. I actually came to love the graphics personally. Once I got highwind I explored the workd more, got all level 4 limit breaks and all ultimate weapons for cloud Tifa and cid, who were my 3 favorite characters. The blocky character designs and 3D backgrounds. At first glance some people may say they are ugly, but to me they had a unique charm that I've seen no other game have. The word was so fun and full of life, I think the soundtrack was the biggest part of this. The soundtrack of this game is one of the best I've ever heard honestly. Ahead on our way, the main theme, Aerith theme, tifas theme, and one winged angel were my favorites. I LOVED the game. I'd say it was incredible considering it's 23 years old! In conclusion, I would personally say it's definitely worth a playthrough in 2020. I played it without any mods, just how it was on the PlayStation 1 and t was so much fun! Enjoyed it from start to finish. Played it for 43 hours total and it was so worth it! Some people dismiss this game being considered great for nostalgic people...but I played it 23 years after it's release with no nostalgia and it was epic!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  86. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing RPG game and considered one of the best PS games!

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

    A timeless classic
  87. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    I'm so glad that I've finally experienced this legendary game, it's definitely the best old school Final Fantasy game I've played.

    The gameplay mechanics are outdated and slow, but the beautiful story makes the experience worthwhile. The characters are interesting and likable, some of them could have had more development but the main cast is great. The music is fantastic and very    I'm so glad that I've finally experienced this legendary game, it's definitely the best old school Final Fantasy game I've played.

    The gameplay mechanics are outdated and slow, but the beautiful story makes the experience worthwhile.

    The characters are interesting and likable, some of them could have had more development but the main cast is great.

    The music is fantastic and very iconic, One-Winged Angel is awesome and gave me goosebumps.

    The only things I disliked about the game are the annoying minigames that affect the pacing, and the unnecessary filler in the middle of the game, but other than that there isn't anything else that bothered me that much.

    Even after all those years, this game managed to surprise me and even make me feel emotional, it's such a big game, and probably even a masterpiece for its time, I'm honestly impressed.

    Final Rating: "Amazing" ~ 9/10.    … Expand
  88. Gal0_Ninja
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    A mecânica das "Materias" é um tanto simples de aprender, apesar de elas serem fáceis de se aprender, saber como conectá-las e com que arma pode ser um tanto confuso, já os "Limit Breaks" são mais divertidos de se usar, com cada personagem possuindo seu próprio os tornando mais característicos, já os "Summons" segue o padrão da franquia, não possuindo nada muito de especial, mas aindaA mecânica das "Materias" é um tanto simples de aprender, apesar de elas serem fáceis de se aprender, saber como conectá-las e com que arma pode ser um tanto confuso, já os "Limit Breaks" são mais divertidos de se usar, com cada personagem possuindo seu próprio os tornando mais característicos, já os "Summons" segue o padrão da franquia, não possuindo nada muito de especial, mas ainda divertido de invocá-los.

    A parte artísitica dispensa apresentações, o design de todos os personagens são muito carismáticos, as animações (Apesar de serem datadas pelo lançamento ser ainda no início do Playstation) são muito bonitas de se assistir, apesar que algumas animações de summon e limit break são um pouco demoradas e vê-las repetidas vezes pode ser um tanto cansativo.

    Já a história pode causar um tanto de controvérsia. Ela consegue ser impactante e desperta a curiosidade do jogador em saber mais sobre os personagens e o mundo, tudo isso em uma mistura de ambientação perfeita entre o fantástico e a ficção científica distópica, porém alguns personagens não possuem muita motivação e o objetivo do vilão confuso.    … Expand
  89. Dravgis
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    Phew! What a great game, really enjoyed it. It takes up so many important themes, like human greed, nature vs machines nad life and existence itself. The story is great.
    The game play is also cool. It has aged a bit, but oh how charming it is to see how creative the developers got with it. It has quite a few different mini games merged in to the story. The battles are mostly turn based,    Phew! What a great game, really enjoyed it. It takes up so many important themes, like human greed, nature vs machines nad life and existence itself. The story is great.
    The game play is also cool. It has aged a bit, but oh how charming it is to see how creative the developers got with it. It has quite a few different mini games merged in to the story. The battles are mostly turn based, but with the materia system it's great.
    The art is also great. From the characters and objects, to all the different environments, and tiny details in the houses, I just think it looks so *cool*. The cut scenes have also aged somewhat, but still very charming to see.
    I played the game on the switch, which has a few useful features such as 3x speed, and turning off random encounters. Overall a great game, should definitely be played!    … Expand
  90. albericegames
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Jogo incrível , história contagiante , game play tradicional de final fantasy.
    Desde o início do game você vê o valor da amizade no game.
  91. zach_grech
    May 4, 2022
    9
    A timeless masterpiece. A game that holds a special place in my heart. Characters and story is great although a little confusing at times. Great locations and great combat for a JRPG.
  92. Crimson9
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    One of the best things about this game is that you can play it now and really get a good understanding of how deep the decline of Square Enix has been since Square Soft's golden age by comparing it to its horrific remake.

    But anyway, while FF6 was probably actually the game that kickstarted Final Fantasy's golden age, FF7 is the one that really propelled Final Fantasy's popularity in    One of the best things about this game is that you can play it now and really get a good understanding of how deep the decline of Square Enix has been since Square Soft's golden age by comparing it to its horrific remake.

    But anyway, while FF6 was probably actually the game that kickstarted Final Fantasy's golden age, FF7 is the one that really propelled Final Fantasy's popularity in gaming. It was also a monumental game in showing the capability of games to be cinematic experiences. That alone would make this a respectable game in video game history, but FF7 is amazing in general.

    The characters are exceptional in both their personality, and their designs - which are absolutely iconic. The story starts off fantastically, and then takes a turn into JRPG convolution and insanity. But it continues to have exceptional moments throughout and ends fantastically. The score might be the best Nobuo Uematsu has ever done, and thats saying a lot - because it propels this game to have perhaps the best OST in video games. The gameplay is pretty typical of JRPGs, which means its somewhat mediocre, but the materia system is pretty excellent.    … Expand
  93. LeKaz
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Malgré ses graphismes vieillissants de semaines en semaines, ce jeux reste un chef d'œuvre autant dans l'écriture avec des personnages autant attachant les uns que les autres, que dans le game play qui offre une multide de possibilité.
    Un jeu à faire et à refaire d'urgence pour les fans du genre.
  94. hekoh
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    one of the most beloved games on the franchise. The story is great, the gameplay is fun, although i think it was kinda easy, main campaign wise
  95. SeanS
    Aug 9, 2006
    8
    Just to clear things up, FFVII is a great game. Is it the best RPG ever? Is it the best Final Fantasy ever? No. Why? Well, first off, the story is only mediocre, which is a huge downer because story is the key element of any RPG. The characters are ok, but they don't seem to have much life. Aside from Yuffie and Red, all the pther characters seem like clones of another one, like Just to clear things up, FFVII is a great game. Is it the best RPG ever? Is it the best Final Fantasy ever? No. Why? Well, first off, the story is only mediocre, which is a huge downer because story is the key element of any RPG. The characters are ok, but they don't seem to have much life. Aside from Yuffie and Red, all the pther characters seem like clones of another one, like Barret and Cid, or just don't have a very likable personality, like Cloud (Which was fixed by the release of FFVII:AC, which helps make FFVII much more enjoyable). Hate me if you wish, but Cloud and Sephiroth are not the greatest ever. Cloud is rather lifeless and Sephiroth not only helps to overcomplicate the story (and not in the Chrono Cross good way), but he seems rather randon and tries too hard to be "badass". But, like I said, FFVII is a great game due mainly to it's sheer size. There are a ton of extra things to do, such as level 4 limits, chocobo breeding, and the WEAPONS. All these combined with the awesome materia skill system make up for most of the game's downpoints. Sure, it doesn't reach the "Chrono" level of RPGs set by Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, but neither does any other RPG, but FFVII is one of the best, though highly overrated, RPGs out there, and every RPG fan must play it.… Expand
  96. MarkD.
    Nov 5, 2006
    8
    I can appreciate this games ground breaking plot, graphics, characters, the fact that it brought games and movies that bit closer and made RPGs cool yet i still gave up half way through. You see, despite all that it's still a hardcore RPG and only RPG fans will be engrossed till the end. So it "only" gets an 8.
  97. A.Nonymous
    Sep 2, 2009
    8
    Out of the Final Fantasy games I've played, this is not my favorite. That honor goes the Final Fantasy VI. In fact, I think this game is a bit overrated. However, it is still an unforgettable classic that RPG fans should definitely play. (As if there's any RPG fan that hasn't played it.) I must say, after playing through it recently, I think the polygonal models have aged Out of the Final Fantasy games I've played, this is not my favorite. That honor goes the Final Fantasy VI. In fact, I think this game is a bit overrated. However, it is still an unforgettable classic that RPG fans should definitely play. (As if there's any RPG fan that hasn't played it.) I must say, after playing through it recently, I think the polygonal models have aged horribly, at least out of battle. I realize the game is 12 years old, so I wasn't expecting Killzone 2 calibur graphics, but they're still almost painful to look at. I'm sure they were truly mind-blowing when the game first was released, but it's 2009 now. In battle, they're actually still impressive, in a way.The summons in particular are still awesome to look at. The pre-rendered backgrounds still hold up, as well. The story is somewhat confusing, but I found it entertaining and even moving at times. At times Sephiroth's motives were unclear to me. (Even more confusing was that it wasn't even Sephiroth...O.o) I also had trouble figuring out who exactly Cloud is, but for the sake of spoiler-avoidance, I won't go into detail. (Though I'm sure most of you have probably heard the story, anyway.) The gameplay holds up well. Lots of classic ATB battles are to be had, and it's fun tweaking your characters and making them into machines of destruction. One of my favorite things about Final Fantasy VII is the music. Nobuo Uematsu created a masterpiece with the game's soundtrack. Just look up some orchestrated versions of some of the songs, and I'll guarantee you'll be in awe. While I still think that Final Fantasy VII is overrated and has too many fanboys, I can't deny it's a great game. I can't imagine that any serious RPG fans are left that haven't played it, but if there are, I'd recommend they check it out.… Expand
  98. Funkymonk
    Apr 26, 2010
    8
    I'm going to have to agree with Chris B B, Raxsah W and the others below who said this is overrated. Look, i'll give the game the credit it deserves; It was the first game to really make RPG's mainstream, perhaps even cool. In some ways it was influential. The graphics, music and storyline set new standards for PS1 and it just felt bigger and more epic then any RPG before I'm going to have to agree with Chris B B, Raxsah W and the others below who said this is overrated. Look, i'll give the game the credit it deserves; It was the first game to really make RPG's mainstream, perhaps even cool. In some ways it was influential. The graphics, music and storyline set new standards for PS1 and it just felt bigger and more epic then any RPG before it. However it has also aged badly in some ways as well. Anyone who isn't blinded by fanboyism can see that this is basically a conventional RPG with dated turn based combat, a good plot and excellent PS1 graphics and sound. Ther's nothing TRULY innovative about FF7 or it's gameplay and that's the point that fanboys calling it the best game ever need to think about (not that they will). There are games on the PS1, even, that are more innovative, with gameplay that TRULY pushes bounderies; Metal Gear Solid for example. So fanboys, you're entitled to your opinion but i think you're all deluded. FF7 is NOT the best game ever. FF7 is NOT the best game on the PS1. FF7 is NOT even the best RPG ever. FF7 is just a very good game.… Expand
  99. Saisci
    Apr 24, 2004
    8
    Nice storyline but the materia system is pretty flawed because if you get just one really good materia there's not much left of the challenge in this game.
  100. ChrisBB
    Oct 14, 2009
    8
    What can i say about FFVII besides that it is hideously overrated. I think the only thing it deserves credit for is being the first step toward 3d rpgs but i always found it to be a very flimsy step. If you honestly look at FFVII and all it has to offer you find that the only thing that it improved or introduced were better graphics. the gameplay was just like the other ATB bar based FF What can i say about FFVII besides that it is hideously overrated. I think the only thing it deserves credit for is being the first step toward 3d rpgs but i always found it to be a very flimsy step. If you honestly look at FFVII and all it has to offer you find that the only thing that it improved or introduced were better graphics. the gameplay was just like the other ATB bar based FF games and the materia system was surprisingly similar to that of 6. overall the storyline was nothing special. the characters are one of the most overrated things about this game. The have flair and style but no personality to back it up. let me tell you something kids, having a big sword and spikey hair does not make you a good, well written character. the characters, in my opinion, lacked that certain depth to draw me in. While a decent game for the time it was not revolutionary. What gamers saw, was the same thing they had been playing for years, but now in a fancy 3D coating. Consequently, every little thing FFVII seemed revolutionary and original just because this was the first time they were seeing this stuff in 3D. just because it introduced nicer graphics, that does not make it a masterpiece. when it comes down to it, the future of RPGs wasn… Expand
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#2 Best PS1 Game of 1997
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#2 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1997

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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  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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