Final Fantasy VII

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The bottom line is: if you're a JRPG fan you should definitely play this one at least once. The story has a solid length and there are tons of side quests and stuff to do. The experience and the characters will stick with you although the writing could have been better in some occasions and the enemy designs and skills could have been more serious.    … Expand
  23. Morgane
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game so much ! But I am sad about Aerith's death... It makes me cry :(
    Zack's death makes me cry too :( :( The story is amazing. Cloud missed his life, he wanted to be first class soldier but failed. It makes him endearing. His memories are false, Cloud was third class soldier, it is Zack memories. They got merged together.
    I checked SPOILER !!! Sorry for my poor english (╬▔皿▔)╯    … Expand
  24. MaxRave
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    With no doubts, this is one of the most important games of the history. It redefined what a RPG means, and left a mark in the heart of an entire generation. Must-play for anyone that claims to be a gamer
  25. Geraldo3Good
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Even with the dated graphics and the remake out, this game is still a masterpiece. The soundtrack is god tier and the story is amazing.
  26. Jet2019
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Being old and all...this game Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. In the beginning I was playing just for the story but it became more than that. Once I actually bothered to learn the Materia system I enjoyed it much more. It was full n moving around peoples Materia and creating the best team I could. I think story wise it was great. Some confusing moments for sure, but itBeing old and all...this game Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. In the beginning I was playing just for the story but it became more than that. Once I actually bothered to learn the Materia system I enjoyed it much more. It was full n moving around peoples Materia and creating the best team I could. I think story wise it was great. Some confusing moments for sure, but it didn't bother me too much as I don't need to understand every detail personally. (I've played kingdom hearts games it doesn't get more confusing than that). One problem I had with the game was figuring out where to go. I liked the pre rendered backgrounds...but sometimes they made navigating where to go hard and confusing. There were multiple parts in the game where I needed a guide to know where/how to go. Maybe that's just me though. Random encounters made that process even more stressful. But that was really the only major flaw I could think of with the game. I think once I got the highwind I didn't have any problems with that actually. It made navigating the world faster, easier, and more fun. I actually came to love the graphics personally. Once I got highwind I explored the workd more, got all level 4 limit breaks and all ultimate weapons for cloud Tifa and cid, who were my 3 favorite characters. The blocky character designs and 3D backgrounds. At first glance some people may say they are ugly, but to me they had a unique charm that I've seen no other game have. The word was so fun and full of life, I think the soundtrack was the biggest part of this. The soundtrack of this game is one of the best I've ever heard honestly. Ahead on our way, the main theme, Aerith theme, tifas theme, and one winged angel were my favorites. I LOVED the game. I'd say it was incredible considering it's 23 years old! In conclusion, I would personally say it's definitely worth a playthrough in 2020. I played it without any mods, just how it was on the PlayStation 1 and t was so much fun! Enjoyed it from start to finish. Played it for 43 hours total and it was so worth it! Some people dismiss this game being considered great for nostalgic people...but I played it 23 years after it's release with no nostalgia and it was epic!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  27. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  28. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    It is my favorite game of all time. Nothing yet has ever reached something magically like FF7. If time travel was possible, going back to 1997 and play this game for the first time would be a solid choice.
  29. DylanHall
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic game, the story is entertaining, the combat is addictive and the characters are really fleshed out. Best game on the ps1 and best final fantasy without a doubt
  30. Roger24
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is my favourite game of all time. I love the characters, the story, the combat and basically everything in it. Still in 2020 it is definitely a worth-play.
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#2 Best PS1 Game of 1997
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#1 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1997
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#2 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1997

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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