Final Fantasy VII

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2606 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 176 out of 2606
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  1. 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.
  2. MunhozMCM
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    My Score:

    (10) - Masterpiece!

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  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    2nd favorite game of all time
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  10. wmurphy011
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This could possibly be the greatest video game ever created. Every single aspect of it was created exquisitely. From the overall artistic direction to the combat, characters, story, magic system, music, atmosphere, and overall enjoyment factor were all made with a tremendous amount of passion.

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

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

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


    ** The true user score is also very significantly higher than shown here, as there are a very high number of fake, hate reviews made by people (trolls) bashing the game because of it's popularity. Most of the hate reviews read as if the people who wrote them had never actually played the game. Almost all of them mention things about the game that are completely falso. Often times mentioning things that do not even exist in this game. And there are tons of these hate reviews on here. Literally, hundreds.    … Expand
  11. HolyJonte
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    By far the best video game ever made! It's sick that this masterpiece was done in a year of development time, 25 years ago. I played it first in 1997 and I love to see other people experiencing this masterpiece so I search for playthroughs and new player reviews all the time. Okay, let's mosy over and start with the most important thing in this game. Story 10/10: The best story everBy far the best video game ever made! It's sick that this masterpiece was done in a year of development time, 25 years ago. I played it first in 1997 and I love to see other people experiencing this masterpiece so I search for playthroughs and new player reviews all the time. Okay, let's mosy over and start with the most important thing in this game. Story 10/10: The best story ever written! It's just so awesome. Great plot twist all the way. Great buildups, great lore and world building. All characters have their moments and has different reactions to different important scenes in the game, depending on which party you choose. That's great for replay ability also. All the villans and plot points make sense too, and you fight no one just for being a bad dude. Those things that don't make sense is part of the story and gets explained later, it's genius and you go to a lot of places here where you never ever thought before the game started. Soundtrack 10/10: Best soundtrack of all time?Yeah, easily! There is no other games that has this many great songs in it and the songs are in all genres and both beautiful, foreboding and hopefull in the same time. Yeah, sure FF9 and FF6 has almost as good tracks and games like Donkey Kong Country 2 and Age of Wonders is also in the top but FF7 has a broader range of diffwrebce in tracks and still more consistent hits it perfectly. It got so many songs with hint and bits from several other songs in them. That's genius. All village themes are beautiful. The main theme is the best song ever. All the fighting music and boss tracks are awesome and the planet and character related music like city of the ancients, Cosmo Canyon and Cids theme is so beautiful. Graphics 10/10: The lego characters got so much life and emotions. They are charmy and funny. The backgrounds are just beautiful and they are art all through the game. Even 25 years later they look stunning. The battles are cinematic and the Summons so cool, but they should be able to skip in all ff games when you summoned them once. The cinematography in this game is just so much before it's time. It's ridiculous. They used great camera angels, cuts and pans in all the right places and the cutscenes where mind blowing for its time and still holds up today. Gameplay 9/10: This is the weekest part of the game and the one thing that hasn't aged like fine wine. It's still masterfully done but the controls is a little bad some times in the world and some of the minigames really sucks. It's clear why they did go for one or two big minigames per game in ff8-10 instead. But the ambition was there and it's still alot of fun. The fighting is great and the materia system is so flexible and you really crave new materia even though you can clear most of the things without them. The limit breaks are so awesome but the fights are a little slow now so x3 speed battles are useful in the new ports. This game got the best Characters in any game. Yeah Cait sith sucks but even him got some great moments. One last thing I want to say is about the humor in this game. It's so hilarious and funny some times. The honey bee inn. Taking Tifa's underwear in her room. The turks talking about wich of the girls they are in to. The date scene with barret. The scenes where Heidiger rages in Costa del Sol and Hojo is sun bathing and stuff like that is so great and they nailed it. It's also the best paced game of all time and after huge, heavy story bits you always get to something really light like go snowboarding or fly an airship. I **** love this video game!… Expand
  12. 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.
  13. LoganDisney
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    The best game ever made, without a doubt. An incredible storyline and great characters add to the perfectly suited music of the game and pioneering (heheh) graphics of the game to make it one of few games I could play forever and never stop loving it.
  14. FredL.
    Mar 31, 2008
    10
    So awesome... the ultimate game beautiful dramatic and filled with action.
  15. MarcusM.
    Apr 18, 2006
    10
    lol the majority of ppl are saying this game rocks and there are just some ppl who dont like it (those who dont like RPG of course) so why dont you just get outta here! "They could've done better" oh yeah? they did their best with the technologies they had, 4 CDs man...there are tons of factors that have to be taken into account cuz this game is not made by ONE person you idiot. lol the majority of ppl are saying this game rocks and there are just some ppl who dont like it (those who dont like RPG of course) so why dont you just get outta here! "They could've done better" oh yeah? they did their best with the technologies they had, 4 CDs man...there are tons of factors that have to be taken into account cuz this game is not made by ONE person you idiot. Learn progamming, design, and graphics before you put any negative feedback!… Expand
  16. MikeC.
    Apr 29, 2006
    10
    Not much has to be said about FF7 in the year 2006. Most everyone who knows shit about games has payed it and come to their own conclusion, bu thtis game decimates almost any game ever made. The graphics were amazing for the times and the gameplay was very addictive, in depth and EXTREMELY fun.
  17. TitaniumDragon
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    This is simply one of the best RPGs ever made, and possibly the single best RPG ever made. The materia system allows for a great deal of flexibility in what your characters can do, which makes for good gameplay, and while there are some "cheap tricks" generally they aren't obvious until the second time through (which obviously means it was good enough for a replay). The story is This is simply one of the best RPGs ever made, and possibly the single best RPG ever made. The materia system allows for a great deal of flexibility in what your characters can do, which makes for good gameplay, and while there are some "cheap tricks" generally they aren't obvious until the second time through (which obviously means it was good enough for a replay). The story is quite good and engaging and the characters are well developed and it is very possible to empathize with them. The reality of the past is quite entertaining, and it is great to see both the future and the past revealed throughout the game. The storyline is good enough that the game has replay value, and it has a lot of minigames which are entertaining. The pacing of the story is excellent and it feels like you're making constant progress throughout the game towards the ending, with story scattered throughout. All in all, an excellent RPG, and one I'd highly reccommend to anyone, even someone who doesn't play RPGs.… Expand
  18. IsaacM.
    Dec 16, 2007
    10
    My favourite game of all time. The best story, the best baddie, the most shocking twist at the end of disc 1 (yes all you who have played it know what I mean and shed a tear or 2). The 1st time I played this game was in 1998 and I was in awe!! The most inspired story telling I have yet to see in a game. There is no better RPG period!! That includes all the RPG's to come!!!
  19. DaveW.
    Aug 25, 2007
    10
    I can see nothing to complain about with FFVII. The story is excellent, the world is well thought, and the gameplay is solid. I believe that it has yet to be surpassed in the RPG genre since everything went 3D. There are those games where everything comes together to form an experience, this is one of those rare wonders.
  20. Faisal
    Nov 16, 2008
    10
    I was with the detractors who are puzzled about the praise that is lavished on this game and believe it to be one of the most over rated of all time. I say was because I have had a BIG change of heart after completing the game for the second time ( after a gap of 10 years!) the other day. I finally can see what the fans have been saying all along - this is without doubt one of the I was with the detractors who are puzzled about the praise that is lavished on this game and believe it to be one of the most over rated of all time. I say was because I have had a BIG change of heart after completing the game for the second time ( after a gap of 10 years!) the other day. I finally can see what the fans have been saying all along - this is without doubt one of the greatest games of all time and probably my personal favourite game. The best 16 bit rpgs can't touch this - yes, including Chrono Trigger. I am suprised myself at how my second experience has so transformed my views and feelings about this game. I think the main reason why is that I had a grasp of the complex plot (with a bit of help from plot analysis articles by fans) much better this time around. The story and characters and music are what really lifts this game above most other story driven games. Having said that every aspect of the game is well designed including the battle system. If you have only tried this game once, not liked it much but suspect it might be worth a second try I recommend you do. You may be in for a big pleasant suprise.… Expand
  21. AndyO.
    Jan 27, 2008
    10
    FInaly Fantasy VII is the greatest game ever. Amazing graphics for it's time, memorable characters (love them or hate them you know who Cloud and Sephiroth are), great story, and amazingly successful. This game is the reason I play RPG's still, I long for something close to FFVII.
  22. DavidH.
    Mar 11, 2008
    10
    Why in the name of God did I never play this game ten years ago? I'll say it... it puts ever other game I've played to shame. Okay, the characters and story aren't exactly the stuff of high art (Barret is about as cardboard as they come), but you care about them and they make you laugh. Still today, the level of depth this game offers is astonishing. When I eventually Why in the name of God did I never play this game ten years ago? I'll say it... it puts ever other game I've played to shame. Okay, the characters and story aren't exactly the stuff of high art (Barret is about as cardboard as they come), but you care about them and they make you laugh. Still today, the level of depth this game offers is astonishing. When I eventually complete it (and I don'tm want to do that until I've beaten Weapon), onto IX and Tactics for something more challenging.… Expand
  23. MartinB.
    May 11, 2008
    10
    Easily my favorite RPG ever. Its scope and epic-ness is only matched or surpassed by a handful of other games. Those who criticize the graphics need only realize this game was released more than a decade ago(1997).
  24. RafiqyT.
    May 24, 2008
    10
    best game ever all you nay sayers are crazy. it came out in 1997 our only other option was an over head look on a 2mm figure. the story is deep, the game play is great and the music is awesome! so all of you people who were not part of the target audience just shut up and accept it as the BEST GAME EVER!!!
  25. JustinL.
    Dec 18, 2004
    10
    Get ready for Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children!!!
  26. ChrisC
    Nov 28, 2008
    10
    one of times great masterpieces. i wont even discuss how great a game it is because i know some will unconditionally support it and others will act the same against it, but ever since i played it when i was 5 years old back in 1997 to now when i am 17 and still playing this piece, i still get emotionally involved in the huge, deep storyline. if only someone were to create a novel from one of times great masterpieces. i wont even discuss how great a game it is because i know some will unconditionally support it and others will act the same against it, but ever since i played it when i was 5 years old back in 1997 to now when i am 17 and still playing this piece, i still get emotionally involved in the huge, deep storyline. if only someone were to create a novel from this game, the artistic story could be shared to everyone, even those that love to hate video games of the sort.… Expand
  27. doctor2001
    Apr 25, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best RPG ever all other final Fantasies after this were ok but no where near as high quality as this one. It has one of the sadiest moments ever when Aerith dies. A RPG that will make u cry laught and make you feel for the characters epically cloud… Expand
  28. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: AWESOME.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  29. 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.
  30. 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".
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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