Final Fantasy VII

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2606 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,325 out of 2606
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  3. Negative: 176 out of 2606
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  1. Shotgunsean
    Nov 5, 2003
    10
    This is the best game in the world i have been playing it since it came out and it has never gotten boring.
  2. ShinjiK.
    Jul 22, 2003
    10
    This game is so amazing it raises the question: Are humans really capable of creating something so beautiful?
  3. TylerT.
    Jul 29, 2004
    10
    This is possibly the best game ever made! The storyline is the BEST I've ever seen!!!
  4. Watermelon789
    Jul 14, 2011
    9
    FFVII not only changed the history of gaming, it made a footprint impossible to fade away, this game as more time keeps passing by, much better it gets. Soothing music score, nice graphics, cool RPG system and the best story in all the FF and Maybe all the video games to date.
  5. AlienSpaceBats
    Oct 28, 2013
    8
    Visually dated (looks like a polygon's backside), but can still incredible. Obtuse in the way most JRPGs are; no journal, unmarked map, poor localisation ("This guy are sick"), withholds information and penalises organic gameplay (whilst rewarding systematic obsessive-compulsive behaviour) but over the space of two discs and a few months I thought Final Fantasy VII was the most beautifulVisually dated (looks like a polygon's backside), but can still incredible. Obtuse in the way most JRPGs are; no journal, unmarked map, poor localisation ("This guy are sick"), withholds information and penalises organic gameplay (whilst rewarding systematic obsessive-compulsive behaviour) but over the space of two discs and a few months I thought Final Fantasy VII was the most beautiful game in the world.… Expand
  6. nogburt
    May 15, 2012
    10
    Perhaps the greatest video game ever made. The story is engrossing, the graphics...were...awesome, the gameplay is awesome, and then there's Chocobo racing.
  7. bestbloodyday
    May 29, 2012
    9
    You just can't consider yourself a serious gamer if you haven't tried this game. Everything here is great: great story, great battle mechanics, great character development, great amount of items, great characters, great length... So, basically, you need to play this game at least once in your life.
  8. Revane
    Jun 5, 2012
    10
    From nowadays viewpoint the graphics might be terrible. Since this aspect doesnt make a game worse for my part, I can still say: epic game. Deep story, interesting gameplay, awesome characters, challenging fights, fine balancing... Today still one of the best games ever made.
  9. Helladen
    Aug 11, 2012
    10
    This is by far my favorite RPG of all time. I consider Legend of Zelda OoT/Chrono Trigger close to it though, and still playing Final Fantasy 6, but the mood in this game just appeals to me so much more. The spin offs they released are utter crap though, so I'm not some blind fanboy. Being one of the only games to really get me attached to the story, even though people consider itThis is by far my favorite RPG of all time. I consider Legend of Zelda OoT/Chrono Trigger close to it though, and still playing Final Fantasy 6, but the mood in this game just appeals to me so much more. The spin offs they released are utter crap though, so I'm not some blind fanboy. Being one of the only games to really get me attached to the story, even though people consider it overrated, but the flawless mood the game sets is beyond anything I have ever seen in another game since it.

    You jump right into the gameplay without some long boring cinematic and it is one of the best execution of story progression in RPG history. This game is a must play for everyone, no matter how your preferences for games are.

    I just wish Square-Enix could make games like this again. You will unlikely see another classic fantasy for a long time, so you better play the classics until then.    … Expand
  10. moonman1994
    Jul 13, 2012
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is a classic game and it deserves to be a classic game. It has a great story and great characters that make you want to play the entire game and also give it a high replay value. The only down side of the game is the turn based combat but that was the norm for the time in which it was made. If your looking for a good classic RPG to play Final Fantasy VII is defiantly aFinal Fantasy VII is a classic game and it deserves to be a classic game. It has a great story and great characters that make you want to play the entire game and also give it a high replay value. The only down side of the game is the turn based combat but that was the norm for the time in which it was made. If your looking for a good classic RPG to play Final Fantasy VII is defiantly a must play and that is why it deserves a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  11. SwitSwat
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    Final Fantasy VII is considered by many to be the best game in the franchise. Even if you don't think that, you still have to admit that it was as they would say, 'revolutionary.' The first true 3D game in the franchise contains a great story, memorable characters, and fun gameplay, overall. You'll get sucked right into this 40+ hour adventure. If you love Final Fantasy, or JRPGs, or youFinal Fantasy VII is considered by many to be the best game in the franchise. Even if you don't think that, you still have to admit that it was as they would say, 'revolutionary.' The first true 3D game in the franchise contains a great story, memorable characters, and fun gameplay, overall. You'll get sucked right into this 40+ hour adventure. If you love Final Fantasy, or JRPGs, or you are new to the franchise, definitely give this game a try. 10/10… Expand
  12. Reddywicks
    Mar 7, 2013
    10
    Best Final Fantasy games of all time. Great story, side quests and longevity. This game took months upon months to complete with a story that was intriguing and had me wanted to play more and more.
  13. jasx00
    Apr 27, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII is the jazz music of Final Fantasies; if you have to ask why it's a great game, you will never know. In order to appreciate the game, the person has to fall into a certain age range. The game represents a special time in the life of contemporaries.

    It was the first RPG of its kind with a truly original story. It still jerks a tear thinking about Aeris' story when she and her mom escape the Shinra lab and her mom dies on the train, or when Red finds-out his dad who he thought abandoned him really sacrificed himself to save the tribe.

    Great memories with this game.    … Expand
  14. EzzOmen
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    A Genuine 10/10

    Brilliant in every sense of the word, maybe the characters animations could have been perfected, but hey,its from the 90's, it can be forgiven. Guaranteed cinematic wonder.
  15. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    6
    Пытался играть совсем совсем далеко после выхода, в итоге забросил. Возможно окунусь в сюжет уже с выходом ремейка.
  16. elitefour
    Oct 18, 2013
    10
    Final fantasy VII is an experience so exciting. it begins a new era for the rpg generation in the world
    im really impressive. this game teach me a lot of thing about life,hope and dreams,no videogame could give me a reason to love videogame. in 1997,this game made a step forward to the 3d era. it was amazing and still be...a legend of squaresoft
  17. assembler
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    I played the original once again just before the "remake" premiere. And I must say original is still much better game, especially 2015 edition (upgraded 3D graphics) on PC or PS4. Don't even bother playing the "remake". It's not worth it. Play the original masterpiece
  18. PlotTwistSamuel
    Dec 11, 2013
    10
    This is probably the best game I've ever played. If you're not looking for a traditional RPG where you'll actually have to spend time playing, you really have no business getting this, but if you want to get involved in a deep storyline, one of the only fun turn-based combat systems available, and have a spare 40 hours, there is no reason to not play this. Graphics apart from mini-moviesThis is probably the best game I've ever played. If you're not looking for a traditional RPG where you'll actually have to spend time playing, you really have no business getting this, but if you want to get involved in a deep storyline, one of the only fun turn-based combat systems available, and have a spare 40 hours, there is no reason to not play this. Graphics apart from mini-movies aren't that great, no, but if that's a huge deal for you, there's a lot of games you shouldn't be playing, like anything from the NES or SNES. I personally found the game play to be inviting enough that I played this for well over 100 hours just trying to complete side quests and such. Just make sure you know what you're going in for if you buy this, which is a time commitment and a sometimes difficult to follow storyline (I really didn't have much trouble with it, but other people seem to have). If you're okay with that, then definitely enjoy this great game.… Expand
  19. greatmaster
    Feb 27, 2014
    10
    This is one of the greatest jrpg's of all time and possibly one of the greatest stories ever told in video games. The graphics may not hold up too well but the game has to be played by everyone.
  20. KyleS
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    The first game that ever made me feel something for the characters. I cried when Aeris died and rejoiced when I beat the game. I studied the strategy guide like a text book from school. I spent a good chunk of a summer playing this game and it holds a special place in my heart. It may not have aged very well but to me it doesn't matter. I know one day they'll do a complete remake and I'llThe first game that ever made me feel something for the characters. I cried when Aeris died and rejoiced when I beat the game. I studied the strategy guide like a text book from school. I spent a good chunk of a summer playing this game and it holds a special place in my heart. It may not have aged very well but to me it doesn't matter. I know one day they'll do a complete remake and I'll purchase it no matter what. The direction the series has gone the last ten or so years is disappointing. I don't know how square enix doesn't understand what made these games so great. It was the exploration and open world feel with steady progression. There was nothing like finally getting the knights of the round summon after all those chocobo races and ripping through every enemy with that summon. I loved the materia system I wish they would do it again in another ff game. People that hate on this game only do it because they didn't play the game when it came it. It hasn't aged too well graphics wise but you can't compare it to today's graphics. It's not fair. You can't say Mario bros is a **** game because of the graphics or that golden eye is **** because of the controls. You have to have experienced the games you rate when they came out. Great story, great music, fantastic open world feel, there aren't many games that can compare to ff7. Most people that played it when it came out know that. Best jrpg ever.… Expand
  21. Underher
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Interesting how this game has a 92 rating but I couldn't find it on the all-time highest rated list. Nonetheless, this game is amazing on all levels, with a story that rivals most movies then and now. The music was incredible. Definitely one of the greatest video games of all time and deserves to be on the top 10 of every greatest video game list.
  22. actionjackson83
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    greatest rpg of all time period. remake the damn game already. you will not find another game that has fantastic character development the way this game does. if you like hironobu style jrpg games, this is THE game to play.
  23. HopelessVoice
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's not much to be said about this timeless masterpiece that hasn't already been said. FFVII takes all of the ingredients which were good in the SNES entries and brought them to the PS. There's nothing this game lacks and whether one finds the graphics outdated or to "have aged badly" is a matter of taste, not fact. From the inspiring materia system to the optional characters, from the open world with hidden secrets to an amusement park with dozens of minigames, from the epic plot with twists never seen before in video games... It is silly how much backstory a game can have when you need atleast 3 playthroughs to remember it all. When I bought the PSone classic port version of the game from PSN and played the game again I was delighted to notice that Aerith notes in the beginning of the game that "there's this materia" she has which is "useless", only to remember that it is the precise materia that will save the world later on in the game.

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

    This is a game that never will be forgotten.    … Expand
  24. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games on playstation 1. I hope some day to remaster it. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.… Expand
  25. VondyP
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    A game clearly far ahead of it's time. Got this as a child (born in '90) back in 1997, only had it because my father was an RPG nerd at the time and bought a Playstation "for me" for Christmas that year and wanted this game for himself while I played Hercules, or Bushido Blade. Little did he know this game would prove to be my favorite and is the sole reason I love single player RPGs toA game clearly far ahead of it's time. Got this as a child (born in '90) back in 1997, only had it because my father was an RPG nerd at the time and bought a Playstation "for me" for Christmas that year and wanted this game for himself while I played Hercules, or Bushido Blade. Little did he know this game would prove to be my favorite and is the sole reason I love single player RPGs to this day.

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

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

    If you haven't played this game yet, do it. You will not regret it whatsoever.    … Expand
  26. Cloud_2891
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. There is a PS4 remake on the way and i can't wait for it. The only other nostalgic and excellent games that I want remastered are Xenogears, Breath of fire 3, Chrono cross/Trigger, Metal gear solid and Resident evil. I don't understand how someone can give FFVII a bad rating.
  27. ZankEraux
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    Un juego mágico lleno de emoción con escenas que se quedan grabadas en la mente por siempre.
    El sistema de combate es excelente y no cansa, a pesar de sus más de 40 horas de duración.
    También hay que destacar que toca el techo gráfico de PS1.
    Destro del catálogo de esta consola, es sin duda, uno de los grandes imprescindibles.
  28. GSDGames
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    This is the best game I have ever played. Sure, the graphics have aged, and I can see how the aesthetic can turn some people away, but I personally didn't have any other problems with it. The story is intriguing and captivating, the characters are enjoyable and relatable, the music is phenomenal, and the gameplay is great in every sense of the word. The materia system works great even toThis is the best game I have ever played. Sure, the graphics have aged, and I can see how the aesthetic can turn some people away, but I personally didn't have any other problems with it. The story is intriguing and captivating, the characters are enjoyable and relatable, the music is phenomenal, and the gameplay is great in every sense of the word. The materia system works great even to this day, and it provides an enjoyable challenge the whole way through. There is so much more praise this game deserves that I can't put it into my own words at this point. You'll just have to play it for yourself. Love it or hate it, there is a reason that this game gets so much praise. 10/10

    I mean, I guess the FF7 series has been milked to death at this point, and the fanbase is pretty toxic... 9/10    … Expand
  29. Malakia
    Apr 21, 2018
    7
    A revolutionary game that sadly aged really poorly and not just because of its blocky graphics (which were absolutely mindblowing at the time and still hold a special place in my heart), but mostly because of the poor level design, bad English adaptation and glitches scattered here and there including Materias not working as intended.
    Remains a solid title to this day and one every RPG    A revolutionary game that sadly aged really poorly and not just because of its blocky graphics (which were absolutely mindblowing at the time and still hold a special place in my heart), but mostly because of the poor level design, bad English adaptation and glitches scattered here and there including Materias not working as intended.
    Remains a solid title to this day and one every RPG fan should play at least once in their life.    … Expand
  30. sebastianali
    Jan 6, 2020
    6
    Este tiene que ser uno de los juegos mas sobrevalorados de la historia. Lo siento, pero a pesar de que este juego innova y tiene muy buena historia, la historia no lo es todo en un videojuego e innovación no quiere decir calidad. El sistema de materia si bien me pareció interesante y permite tener mucha personalización en parte no me gusto, ya que se van perdiendo estadísticas alEste tiene que ser uno de los juegos mas sobrevalorados de la historia. Lo siento, pero a pesar de que este juego innova y tiene muy buena historia, la historia no lo es todo en un videojuego e innovación no quiere decir calidad. El sistema de materia si bien me pareció interesante y permite tener mucha personalización en parte no me gusto, ya que se van perdiendo estadísticas al equiparlas... Que ha pasado con el sistema de magia de los anteriores Final Fantasy? No es justo que tener magia te perjudique. Lo que mas me agrado del juego es la historia, la música y la cantidad de escenarios que recorres (y se siente muy bien el progreso). En este apartado es sobresaliente. Sin embargo, la jugabilidad que es muy lenta y la dificultad poco balanceada hacen de esto un juego algo mediocre.
    Pd: También Sephirot esta muy sobrevalorado como villano. Si bien tiene sus momentos, el no habla en la ultima parte del juego, no están claras sus intenciones y solo obtuvo la fama que obtuvo por matar a Aeris.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS1 Game of 1997
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#1 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1997
2
#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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