Final Fantasy VII

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  1. 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.
  2. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Not much to say other than, this is quite simply... The best game ever made.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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    The gameplay mechanics are outdated and slow, but the beautiful story makes the experience worthwhile.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    The gameplay mechanics are outdated and slow, but the beautiful story makes the experience worthwhile.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
  6. GDsReviews
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    The greatest game I never finished. No kidding. This game is a legend and masterpiece easily among the greatest games ever made to this day, with one the best soundtracks and stories of any game made as well. However, the game is an extremely brutal, hard, and long grind fest that can easily drain your enthusiasm for playing the game and as well reducing the immersion in the lore andThe greatest game I never finished. No kidding. This game is a legend and masterpiece easily among the greatest games ever made to this day, with one the best soundtracks and stories of any game made as well. However, the game is an extremely brutal, hard, and long grind fest that can easily drain your enthusiasm for playing the game and as well reducing the immersion in the lore and story. If the grind is too much for you and still want to experience the lore and story, watch a walkthrough of the game without commentary like a movie. Whether you play it and/or watch a walkthrough without commentary like a movie, this game has a story and soundtrack you don't want to miss.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. dzbnkx
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    After 26 years, this game still catches up with its story and characters.

    Yes, the graphics are pretty old and you can see it was a game released on a PSX. But if you can go through it, it could be the best (or one of the best) game you ever played. The story is engaging and deep, there are many story arcs that combine with each other, and the mystery goes till the end of the    After 26 years, this game still catches up with its story and characters.

    Yes, the graphics are pretty old and you can see it was a game released on a PSX. But if you can go through it, it could be the best (or one of the best) game you ever played.
    The story is engaging and deep, there are many story arcs that combine with each other, and the mystery goes till the end of the playthrough.
    The game is known from one of the biggest plot twists in the history of the video games, and it's still valid in 2023 (of course if you avoided spoilers).
    The mechanics are classic-JRPG, turn-based fights, which could be repetitive, especially with random encounters, but honestly, you don't have to grind, if you don't want to.

    FF7 showed the western world that the story in the RPG can be written very well, immense and compelling. Also, let's not forget about brilliant soundtrack made by one and only Nubou Uematsu. One of the best soundtracks in video game history, up to this date. The game is packed with mini-games, I don't think there's so much diverse content in any other Final Fantasy game.

    Final Fantasy VII for sure is one of the best RPG adventures of all time.
    If you can stand dated graphics and some gameplay mechanics, such as platforming segments, it's perfect 10/10.    … Expand
  9. Lightsun
    Jul 25, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My review will be honest based on my life epxerience. The first time i saw the FF7 game was in 90's gaming magazines such as gamepro and playstation magazine here in greece.I found it weird you were controlling the character with that cursor and i said to my 11 years old self back then ''this game must be boring why you dont control your character directly? What are these battle choises?'' i had no idea what an rpg was. I was begging my parents for 2 years since 1995, till 1997 to get me a ps1. 1st grade of highschool started in 1997 for me.I was 12 back then.My grades were 20/20. And i said to parents i deserve to get a ps1. December 1997 i got the ps1. So happy. I had my eyes and thought in that game FF7. It was intriguing to me.I was reading good reviews in magazines.I was sceptical. Summer 1998 my father got me 3 games.Air Combat(so happy!), Tekken 2 (yess!) and..FF7.When i saw FF7 i was ''meh''. I put it ps1 last.And when i put it i saw the intro, heard the theme and i realised this game has nice pace,rythim,graphics,music,art style.And i was...MESMERISED! What i was seeing in begining of FF7 got instantly imprinted in my brain. My friends were excited.But deep down i knew i could not beat this game.I knew of its grinding, hard issues, time demands. I ought pstips.It had a guide of FF7 bad written. I got stuck in that snake after midgar.That giant snake. I didnt know what to do.How to get chocobos and being attacked 24/7 by enemies was pain in the ass.Game was making me feel CLUELESS.I had no idea about the gusashi green to get the chokobo.Among all of my friends only 1 friend managed to beat the game.And he was using game shark with infinite health and gills.Years passed by...in my soul i was loving and hating ff7.When i sw it got re-released in ps4 with cheats faster,infinite limit break,deactivating being attacked by enemies randomly.Those 3 cheats made the game better.I said to my self after 25 years ill beat the game even if i have to use cheats.Took me 25 hours.These are the problems i found.
    -chocobos ruin the game.how to get them.reward doesnt exist there.too much grinding.waste of time
    -walking is so slow.
    -you have to find that item in that forest and you have to excavate.I saw the solution on youtube and still took me MANY tries.
    -you had to fly over that white mountain in order to progress in game.again i checked the solution online.Game leaves you CLUELESS
    -i didnt know i had to kill that giant enemy in order to progress.They are 5-6 of them forgot their names.
    -i had to check youtube to find the key item UNDERWATER using the sub.
    -how to solve the unsolvable puzzle of ipening the safe in nibelheim? it has 1 summon,reds ability and vincent character
    -how to solve without CLUES the code in space with that bahamut? i solved those by watching again..YOUTUBE.
    -that giant snake which kills you no matter how good you are. i took my revenge killing it in ps4 using games cheats

    And these are the problems of ff7.Everything else is nice.Epic tthemes of nobuo ,nice gameplay in battle.Nice story.Memorable art style and characters,I realised ff7 had open world elements.I realised hojo was the real villain and not sephiroth.For ps1 it was what was gta games of ps2 and call of duty games of xbox360. I realised the game sold well due to its quality,open world first games,and all the good above mentioned elements.But a lot of people never managed to beat it.I bet vast majority of gamers were like me.At some point they got stuck and they abandoned the game despite feeling DESIRE to finish it.But we cannot guess what to do when the game doesnt give you even a CLUE.

    And im sceptical about what score to give.In ps4 its a 10/10 game.But in ps1...you lack those 3 cheat abilities which make the game better. so ..ps1 is 7/10.

    And since this review is about ps1 the score is 7/10.But know this. In ps4 its a 10/10 so i highly suggest you to play the game in ps4 using those cheats.Released by square by themselves.They also realised the issues of ff7 and released it with those cheats.

    7/10 ps1
    10/10 ps4.    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy VII defined an entire generation. Most people that like Final Fantasy VII like it because THEY like it, even if they wear "nostalgia goggles" Most people that dislike dislike it because they have no sense of individuality. Back in the day there was no such an "anti-hype hype and ooh Final Fantasy VII is so overrated, VI is better, Kefka > Sephiroth, insert anotherFinal Fantasy VII defined an entire generation. Most people that like Final Fantasy VII like it because THEY like it, even if they wear "nostalgia goggles" Most people that dislike dislike it because they have no sense of individuality. Back in the day there was no such an "anti-hype hype and ooh Final Fantasy VII is so overrated, VI is better, Kefka > Sephiroth, insert another pseudo-intellectual comment here". That is a internet thing from the last 15 years.

    Final Fantasy VII does not have the most consistent writing. That is not why it is perfect. It is perfect because the image of the story and the characters is perfect, even if some passages are a bit sloppy. This game has heart. It does not matter how many people rant about the story because most of them, not even those that love it, understand it anyway because they either believe in fan theories or just do not understand certain passages, did not understand it because of the translation or just even with enough proper translation simply do not want to understand it in the way intended. But that still does not change that fact that the idea of the story is a touching one that games can only dream to have. And to be honest, even with some inconsistent or unnecessary writing, it still is written so much better than most. Does this game have its goofy moments? It has. That is why it is such a masterpiece. A solid story manages to be dead serious and funny. Look at how many fans Star Wars has. And many Final Fantasys, this one included, took inspiration from Star Wars (and other things).
    Does the game have the best cast? I don't think so. I think it has some of the best characters but the best overall cast would go to another Final Fantasy. And those that are important are implemented in such a good way that they just peak above all others in the game. And that is fine because not every character in a game is supposed to have the same focus. Still the others are getting their own screentime enough to show they also play a role in this story and also have their own share of problems.
    The score would bemore or less on par with Final Fantasy VI for me though I have to say most "normal tracks2 in VII are a lot better for me. But to more or less even that out VI has Terra's Theme, Forever Rachel, Aria Di Mezzo Caraterre, all Kefka stuff and a lot more. I would still give VII a slight edge.

    So the graphics. Does nobody actually understand that FFVII is supposed to imitate the SNES FF Sprites? Yes, FFVIII looks a lot more "real" but that was when they did not want to use that style anymore. VIII came out around the time Parasite Eve was made so they went for that, just as FFVIII's artworks by Tetsuya Nomura looks like his Parasite Eve artwork in style. One can argue how good the cartoony, super-deformed stuff looks and that is fair but that is really only a matter of preference and when it comes to FFVII a part of its charme for so many people.

    When it comes to me, Final Fantasy VII inspired and influenced me so greatly in my life that I could never thank the creators enough for what they made.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    in my opinion, this is the best playstation game that's been ever made. a masterpiece
  15. silvex3000
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece! (Loved every single hours playing this beautiful game! A Must Play!)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. newjks
    May 12, 2023
    9
    FF7, FF8, FF9 are masterpiece just play it! I can't differentiate which is better than which.
  19. 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.
  20. Sha2n
    May 9, 2023
    10
    A unique work, one of the best to date. This game will definitely enter the top, created by a diverse, experienced, versatile and not envious gamer. A legend for a real dreamer. From Gabranth with Love.
  21. 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.
  22. THOUSANDEYEKAii
    May 5, 2023
    10
    My third favorite Final Fantasy game and the third one I tried. Never ended up beating it though.
  23. Jerg4n
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    Good story, good combat, great music, certainly a classic worth playing, but it has aged pretty poorly in a lot of aspects
  24. AJCk19
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    It is one of those games, that you can only appreciate if you played it when it first came out.
  25. 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»
  26. VaeL_XJB
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    una historia excelente graficos y animaciones muy buenas para la epoca lo unico malo su traduccion xd
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    One of the best Final Fantasy (maybe the best).
    Just a masterpiece, no more no less.
  32. aaronnmp96
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    The experience is unforgettable but it is not the best in the series, there is more nostalgia than realism
  33. Rul00
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Un gran argumento, personajes carismáticos, combates emocionantes, etc. Imprescindible.
  34. 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
  35. Kyweaver16
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    Overrated piece of crap. Truly hot garbage that people only say is good because they haven't played another JRPG in their life.
  36. Umbra30
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    Estuans interius ira vehementi
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    Sephiroth! Sephiroth! Estuans interius ira vehementi Estuans interius ira vehementi Sephiroth! Sephiroth! Sors immanis Et inanis Sors immanis Et inanis Estuans interius ira vehementi Estuans interius ira vehementi Sephiroth! Sephiroth! Veni, veni, venias Ne me mori facias Veni, veni, venias Ne me    Estuans interius ira vehementi
    Estuans interius ira vehementi

    Sephiroth!
    Sephiroth!

    Estuans interius ira vehementi
    Estuans interius ira vehementi

    Sephiroth!
    Sephiroth!

    Sors immanis
    Et inanis
    Sors immanis
    Et inanis

    Estuans interius ira vehementi
    Estuans interius ira vehementi

    Sephiroth!
    Sephiroth!

    Veni, veni, venias
    Ne me mori facias
    Veni, veni, venias
    Ne me mori facias
    Veni, veni, venias
    Ne me mori facias
    Veni, veni, venias
    Ne me mori facias

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

    Sephiroth!
    Sephiroth!    … Expand
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Como no tuve PS1 no pude jugar este juego hasta mucho después, y no defrauda. Un juegazo para la época, con muchísima profundidad en la historia y personajes, y un gameplay por turnos divertido y que no cansa en sus largas horas de juego.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. theshallows
    Oct 25, 2022
    1
    Never liked it, everything feels so outdated and childish in this one, but remake is absolutely amazing. I would suggest just ignoring the original and play way superior remake.
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. Pokenight
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    Although it has a few flaws such as drawn out animations and storytelling that can be hard to follow. This is one of the greatest rpgs of all time. Play this on the switch or emulator and you'll have a great time.
  52. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    2nd favorite game of all time
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  53. 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
  54. supdude80
    Jul 26, 2022
    2
    most overrated game I've ever played, how do people think this is good..? it isn't memorable, enjoyable, or well-written, and it isn't impressive in any way either. the only thing stopping this from being a 1/10 is how iconic it is which is arguable since it has nothing to do with my opinion, but I don't want to sound like a review bomber while writing this, so I'm giving it an honest 2/10.
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. Strife69420
    Jun 29, 2022
    8
    Contains some minute spoilers

    Since it's initial release in the 90s, Final Fantasy 7 has been revered as this "amazing game that you have to play". And for the most part, that does hold true. The overall plot, and executions were great. Great tension building when revealing the villain. The combat had nice progression, alongside some fun weapons and magic. The map and scenery was    Contains some minute spoilers

    Since it's initial release in the 90s, Final Fantasy 7 has been revered as this "amazing game that you have to play". And for the most part, that does hold true.

    The overall plot, and executions were great. Great tension building when revealing the villain. The combat had nice progression, alongside some fun weapons and magic. The map and scenery was beautiful. The music helped give a great atmosphere to the locations, and are just some great songs in general. The character designs were also great, and the characters were enjoyable.

    The combat was really slow due to animations. Area themes would be interrupted by the battle theme in some areas. The graphics were quite ugly, and did not age well. Most areas felt incredibly time consuming and annoying to complete. The random encounter rate felt like you’d be getting a random encounter every 10 seconds. The characters felt really flat as well. The ending was also quite lackluster.

    Overall, I really did enjoy the game, I really did. The graphics are ugly, the characters didn't hit me like I thought they would, the animations in the combat were incredibly annoying, the random encounters and some areas were an absolute pain in the ass, and the ending was incredibly disappointing. But... I did still like the game though, really. Great story, great music, great locations, great and memorable character designs, nice magic system, and great overall feel and theme of the game. If you do want to get into the JRPG genre, and want to experience a great story and music as well, or if you're just interested in playing it because of Final Fantasy Remake, do play it because it is still a great game. However, do be warned as it's definitely not the phenomenal JRPG you've been told it is.

    Overall Score: 8/10, didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to because the characters didn't hit me all that hard. Emotional scenes also didn't hit me that hard as well.

    As an extra side note, I really wanted to give a more in-depth review but I sadly couldn't because I'd be getting a 404 because of **** **** engine but it's fine. :///////    … Expand
  59. QilBoy
    Jun 5, 2022
    7
    It's really hard to explain why the seventh chapter of the Final Fantasy series changed forever not only the RPG genre, but the japanese videogame industry as a whole, setting a new standard both in terms of graphical quality, storytelling and scale. The graphical prowess of the game might not shock as it did back in 1997, but almost every other aspect of the game still surprises evenIt's really hard to explain why the seventh chapter of the Final Fantasy series changed forever not only the RPG genre, but the japanese videogame industry as a whole, setting a new standard both in terms of graphical quality, storytelling and scale. The graphical prowess of the game might not shock as it did back in 1997, but almost every other aspect of the game still surprises even today.
    The vibrant world of Gaia, brimming with life and personality thanks to the insanely detailed prerendered backgrounds, the charming and creative locations, the multitude of wacky minigames (that are apparently superficial but actually give personality and character to each location, help make more memorable each story segment and offer an endearing change of pace between battles) and lastly the amazing soundtrack, which spans from lo-fi, to classical and rock, but always mantaining a strong sense of musical identity throughout.
    The grandiose sense of adventure conveyed by the story, exploring the world continent after continent unlocking different means of traversal as the journey progresses, with the world map slowly opening up to the player, offering new optional areas, rewarding the more curious and attentive players with a staggering amount of hidden treasures, side-quests and secrets, both in terms of gameplay and narrative. Final Fantasy VII offers one of the richest, deepest and most creative fictional worlds that were ever conceived, including books and movies. The world of Gaia is extremely rich with lore, both told explicitly, implied or left to the players' imagination, slowly piecing it together as the group of heroes travels through it. The real protagonists of FFVII isn't Cloud Strife or his companions, but the world itself. Its people, its stories and the fate it is heading towards, a fate that our protagonist are trying to change. But alas, as much as the world, characters and lore of the game are exceptional, the same can't be said for the plot itself, which is basically a very long chase.
    Where the game REALLY shines, is the Combat System. Firstly, as always the ATB is not a gamechanger, but definitely adds a pleasant layer of adrenaline and tension where turn-based games usually don't have it.
    Secondly, and most importantly: the Materia System. A mechanic that is incredibly easy to pick up, but just as incredibly deep and rich of potential. The sheer amount of different Materias, which vary immensely in purpose and utility depending on the situation, and the insane amount of secret sinergies that can be found by experimenting with their disposition, leads to what can simply be called the greatest equipment system in any turn-based videogame ever, and this is not an overstatement. As someone who has played pretty much all the major turn-base RPGs, no other equipment system ever offered the same amount of creative liberty and power to the players who are proactive and curious enough to test it and be smart with it. It just hasn't been topped yet.
    And yet, as much as so far it would seem that this is almost the perfect videogame, it is far from it, due to some small issues and two major ones.
    Narratively speaking, as we said the plot itself is maybe a little too linear, and a couple of plotholes and inconsistencies that the story inevitably creates in order to lead characters to certain situations.
    Gameplay speaking, the Materia system allows every character to use every type of spell and ability, which as I said leads to an insane amount of strategic freedom, but the absence of true meaningful unique characteristics to differentiate each party member like older titles makes all party members virtually the same (Limit breaks aren't nearly enough). Secondly, the sometimes (pretty often really) awkward controls of the minigames. The major problems hit really hard, and are inevitably tied together: the enemy encounter rate and the difficulty. Enemy encounters happen waaay to often, especially in the overworld, which not only makes the experience a slog to get through at times but eventually leads to the second problem, the difficulty. With an equipment system as interesting and genious as the Materia system, it is a real shame that the game isn't capable of providing an experience that is challenging enough to test the player's skills with it. Placing your Materia quite randomly gets you to the end of the game without any real problem, and ONLY the post-game bosses offer a real satisfying and meaningful challenge, sadly.
    Or, in other words: Final Fantasy VII it's so theoretically perfect, both in story and gameplay, that its one true main flaw is being so stupidly easy that it fails at showcasing just how brilliant its combat mechanics are, instead offering "just" a phenomenal story, characters and world to explore, with tons of wasted potential in Combat and an annoyingly high enemy encounter rate.    … Expand
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. HiStuffGuy
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    I honestly can't even express how much of an enthralling, incredible experience the first half of this game was for me. That sense of curiosity, it's exactly what make rpgs like this shine. My favorite arc of the story is most definitely the climbing of the Shinra Tower. With every floor, new secrets are revealed, and that sense of mystery is incredible. For me though, my interest took aI honestly can't even express how much of an enthralling, incredible experience the first half of this game was for me. That sense of curiosity, it's exactly what make rpgs like this shine. My favorite arc of the story is most definitely the climbing of the Shinra Tower. With every floor, new secrets are revealed, and that sense of mystery is incredible. For me though, my interest took a dip after leaving Midgar; it just felt like the characters had less personal connection to the story, and the places they wandered through. At around the 65% mark (around after the characters meet Sephiroth in the mansion in Nibelheim), my interest plummeted, and I really didn't enjoy myself much. It just really felt like the story had widened itself out too much, and that the characters weren't at all personally connected to it. In conclusion, I found the first half of this game to be indescribable, and had no flaws, from around 50-65% I still really enjoyed myself, but not to the extent I had before. From 65-100%, I thought the characters felt disconnected from the story, and that the general quality of the adventure as a whole took a giant dip.… Expand
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Straight flames, this game is absolutely gas, there's a lot to love, especially the music.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Warning: Spoilers
    This is a great RPG game for beginners and experts. You start off in a school environment and go through simple battles, learning skills etc. By the time you are done, you are ready to take on the world. There are a number of reasons this game was fun.
    1) The characters were great. Each one had its own personality. One had a pretty nice chest. 2) If you don't know it    Warning: Spoilers
    This is a great RPG game for beginners and experts. You start off in a school environment and go through simple battles, learning skills etc. By the time you are done, you are ready to take on the world. There are a number of reasons this game was fun.

    1) The characters were great. Each one had its own personality. One had a pretty nice chest. 2) If you don't know it by now, you lose a major player midway. The damn thing made me cry. 3) If you want a break, there is a fun land in the middle of it all. 4) You breed and raise chocobos for racing. 5) There are secret characters you can obtain. 6) There are very difficult optional quests once you think you know what you are doing. 7) I played it the first time with no help. The second time I used "the book" to discover how much I missed...and I picked up Vincent. The second time through, using the manual, it was like a different game.

    This game is a great introduction into the RPG world. It took months out of my life and gave me great satisfaction. I don't know of anyone who has played this game that doesn't like it.    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. Marwans
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    One of the best representatives of the RPG genre has iconic characters in video games, undoubtedly the best of the saga.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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?
  75. Xelanak
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A real Masterpiece.
    I loved play this game as a kid and even now as an adult !
    A must to play    … Expand
  76. oldskold
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    It's still as charming today as it was 25 years ago. Being the first FF entry into the 3D realm it is graphically bizarre, but it has a great story that easily overcomes the technical limitations.
  77. Remakes_Rule
    Dec 22, 2021
    0
    Way worse than 2020 remake. In fact, remake improves in almost every aspect, characters, visuals, story, music, world feels more alive in remake, etc. 2020 did basically same that 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake did. Both remakes are better than originals. Sadly this old FF7 doesn't appeal to me at all, without this remake, i wouldn't even care about this story. Obviously it's cool that it wasWay worse than 2020 remake. In fact, remake improves in almost every aspect, characters, visuals, story, music, world feels more alive in remake, etc. 2020 did basically same that 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake did. Both remakes are better than originals. Sadly this old FF7 doesn't appeal to me at all, without this remake, i wouldn't even care about this story. Obviously it's cool that it was made, so thanks to that gamers have this masterpiece remake now, but original is just extremely outdated.… Expand
  78. MunhozMCM
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    My Score:

    (10) - Masterpiece!

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  79. JasonMassaker
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    BEST GAME EVER MADe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. greninjaX
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    it hasn't aged super well, there's some of that "old video game Jank" every now and then, but by far the original final fantasy 7 is better than the remake
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. Garathiel
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    If you haven't played this ... You should prioritize as soon as possible!
    IT never miss a medal in every "best of all time JRPG Chart".
  87. DinoBeam
    Aug 21, 2021
    4
    God I was so hyped for this, and the first few hours of the game that take place in the cyberpunk city TOTALLY live up to the hype. After that it is awful.

    First, it is so beautiful, each shop, each house, each room is hand drawn and unique, which makes the world feel so real, this is a special accomplishment [no assets used]. The city feels real. The grind feels well paced and fun.    God I was so hyped for this, and the first few hours of the game that take place in the cyberpunk city TOTALLY live up to the hype. After that it is awful.

    First, it is so beautiful, each shop, each house, each room is hand drawn and unique, which makes the world feel so real, this is a special accomplishment [no assets used]. The city feels real. The grind feels well paced and fun. The art style with the music is complimentary.

    After you leave, you instantly feel that tugging in your heart that you should stop; seriously even with a guide and the speed and deathproof boosts that the Nintendo Switch version offers (which I forced myself not to use for 16 hours], even with that it feels like a lifeless hollow grind with no point. This game falls off a cliff taller than the one in Death Note. I do not joke. So many of the reccomendations from people are people who played it back in the day and use the annoying, time wasting, dumb grind as a way to wind down because they don't bother to deep breath or meditate so they can play a real game like Bloodborne or Dragon Quest IV on the DS.

    I seriously warn you that overall the game is **** and, if you can get it very cheep on sale, if you truly love jrpgs, I highly encourage you to get it just for the first few hours, because at first it really is actually as good as they say!    … Expand
  88. 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.
  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. noobmaster6901
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    A perfect blend of story,action and beautiful graphics, must play for almost everyone
  92. 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!
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. Sephiroth_X
    Jun 21, 2021
    6
    16bit rpgs age like wine, ps1 (3d) rpgs age like fish... and this is the perfect example.
    Back in the day I enjoyed it, specially for its amazing soundtrack which i think is its best feature.
    Story is not bad, characters stinks, after ff6 I felt the brains of the developers somehow got fried. Nowadays is even a worse experience to play it, the loading screen, the ugly visuals, specially    16bit rpgs age like wine, ps1 (3d) rpgs age like fish... and this is the perfect example.
    Back in the day I enjoyed it, specially for its amazing soundtrack which i think is its best feature.
    Story is not bad, characters stinks, after ff6 I felt the brains of the developers somehow got fried.
    Nowadays is even a worse experience to play it, the loading screen, the ugly visuals, specially in 3D form, sometimes they remind me of popeye. I give it a 6. soundtrack earns a 10.

    This has to be the most overrated RPG ever, and it has many reasons for it, back in the day rpgs where not that famous among the masses, and this game, appeared on the new sony machine, giving amazing graphics for its day, convinced many people to switch to sony instead of nintendo too. This is the first RPG several thousands of players played for the first time, and well it was good! But for those many of us who knew square magic since the days of the nes it was ok at best. Now i compare and see i love way more the visuals on the snes, those little characters with big expressive eyes, somehow managed to provoque a better emotional reaction from me, than the blocky shaped ones from the 3D games.

    If you haven´t played you dont miss much, but if you're a rpg fan play it, is not bad, but is not even among the best final fantasies. Which in my opinion are ff4, 5, 6 and 9.    … Expand
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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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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