Final Fantasy VII

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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".
  31. Blee
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Square FINALLY back on the epic scale of Ps1 entries. Every area that was a few screens in the og, is now huge alive and fleshed out. Tons of npcs and all have dialog - instead of pressing X, you walk by them and you hear what they say. Bought the game early, 20h in - ouldn't be more satisfied.
  32. guiletheguiles
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time.
    The story goes beyond everything I have experienced in a video game.
    A character's mind explored like never before in an RPG, a world brimming with dark themes about religion, evil corporations, the planet's life, love, guilt, depression and friendship and one of the best roster and villains ever. The gameplay is traditional and simple, but it    This is my favorite game of all time.
    The story goes beyond everything I have experienced in a video game.
    A character's mind explored like never before in an RPG, a world brimming with dark themes about religion, evil corporations, the planet's life, love, guilt, depression and friendship and one of the best roster and villains ever.
    The gameplay is traditional and simple, but it flourishes on its limitations and possibilities. Besides, it's just filled with content and optional quests.
    Sure, the graphics are dated, I know. But it feels kind of charming to me.
    And I'm not even going to mention the sountrack, because it's just the GOAT.
    Thanks, Square.    … Expand
  33. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    This game got me into JRPG's. Amazing storytelling, compelling characters, fun and tactical turn based combat. MUST play
  34. 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
  35. dashantaozi
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    7 has the best storytelling of any JRPG I've ever played, and I don't think any future JRPG can top it.
  36. TangoFan
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Um grupo de “terroristas” Socialistas se reúnem para destruir uma mega corporação que está destruindo o planeta. Ancaps e Neo-Liberais não vão gostar desse jogo.
  37. 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
  38. nervioso2009
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    El mejor videojuego de todos los tiempos, con muchos de los personajes más memorables y reconocibles, una historia fantástica, y en definitiva, uno de los videojuegos más influyentes e importantes de la historia de esta industria.

    10/10
  39. silvex3000
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece! (Loved every single hours playing this beautiful game! A Must Play!)
  40. sweed1234
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Wish the remake followed this games story and not invented it's own new rappy KH vlog e story. This one is much better.
  41. 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
  42. Lord_V
    May 17, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that has many things I don't like, but it also has many things that are more than marvelous. This game has one the best villains ever created, best Final Fantasy villain ever, Sephiroth.

    FF7 has many playable characters and everyone is well made. Some are more interesting than others, but Red XIII, Vincent Valentine and Tifa Lockheart are my absolute favorites. Then there is characters like Caith Sith, that I don't give a damn.
    Main character Cloud is fairly good but I have never really understand that why he is so popular. He is pretty boring character when compared to many so good ones. Red and Vincent both have more interesting story than Cloud's. Even the romance with Cloud is not very catching. Cloud and Aeris sure make a great couple and with that fact, this game have one of the most shocking moments ever in Final Fantasy. Tifa and Cloud are not very interesting as a couple.
    FF7 has very interesting story with all little side stories. There is surprises and I was really interesting about Sephiroth. It is little stupid with end on Disc 2.
    With many other characters, FFVII is build well. Characters have stories and real background.

    Gameplay might just be the best in whole series. I like FF8 and junction system, it gives a lot of variate and challenge, but FF7 has Materia system, that works better in bigger picture. Using MP is good idea and with large amount of different materias and combinations, with red, purple, grey and yellow materia, it all work and give you a lot of freedom, how to build your team.

    World is large and there is a lot to do. Many things are fun and give you a lot of freedom. There many strong monsters, secret stories and mission and even few team-mates are optional. But there is also those bad things that do not work that well.
    Chocobo raising (Golden Chocobo) becomes frustrating and man items in this game are missable, which is one of the biggest things I dislike. Then there is bad design, why there is final limit break, that is one of the weakest of them all max dmg 9999, once. These things just frustrate me.

    But one thing I really dislike in this game, is the graphic. Graphic do not make game, but this graphic is one I despise. That is the one thing that makes FF8 that one bit better than FF7. Graphic is good in fighting, but why the overall character graphic have to be some **** LEGO block. It has some value, but in long run, I dislike it.

    With all this, you might think that FFVII is bad game, but it is not. Final Fantasy VII is one of the best PS games ever and second best Final Fantasy game ever made. Game has a lot of weapons and materia, with Battlestyle and Materia system, that make battles really fun and give a lot to do.
    Every character has own style with limits and weaponry. There is many team-mates and majority of them is more than just fine, they are great.
    FFVII gives so much to do and it is fun to build characters with superb materia and defeat monsters that are really hard cases. With every rare materia and weapon to be found, this is huge game and well made one. There is bad things in this game, but overall, they can be put aside.

    I think this game could have used better ending and more cutscenes, with overall better graphic, but well, that is why remake is coming.
    Final Fantasy VII is great game and finale is one of the best in the series. Sephiroth is villain that becomes better than any other character in the game, every way.

    + Sephiroth
    + Well made playable characters
    + Stories
    + Gameplay with Materia system
    + So much to do

    - Block style graphic
    - Missable items
    - So many bad design ideas

    95/100

    Masterpiece    … Expand
  43. Cmmcfreire
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Story - 10/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics - 7/10 (for the time)
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Levels - 10/10
    Replay value - 10/10
  44. PrinceWolf
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    PREGI
    - Storia e personaggi hanno segnato intere carriere videoludiche.
    - Atmosfera e stile da oscuro post-apocalisse che ancora mi fa venire la pelle d'oca al solo pensiero. - Battle System strategicamente ricco e personalizzabile grazie alle Materia diversificate. - Tempo di gioco totale che mi superò le 250 ore grazie ad una lunga appassionante trama, una world map colma di tutto,    PREGI
    - Storia e personaggi hanno segnato intere carriere videoludiche.
    - Atmosfera e stile da oscuro post-apocalisse che ancora mi fa venire la pelle d'oca al solo pensiero.
    - Battle System strategicamente ricco e personalizzabile grazie alle Materia diversificate.
    - Tempo di gioco totale che mi superò le 250 ore grazie ad una lunga appassionante trama, una world map colma di tutto, tanti minigiochi spassosi e una marea di segreti.
    - Colonna sonora storica, se non conosci ''One Winged Angel'' non puoi considerarti un vero giocatore. In generale le musiche rendono tutta l'atmosfera più assuefante sia quando è cupa sia quando si tratta di dare un tocco action/steampunk.
    - Miglior gioco di ruolo di sempre, LA nostalgia.

    DIFETTI
    - Li cercano dal 1997.    … Expand
  45. 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.
  46. krosque
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Most enjoyable game in a long time. I'm barely 20% in and it has already been so much fun. Thank you Square. This makes me excited for the future of gaming. Yes, in some cases, the graphics could better but this game is a 10/10.
  47. extremeprey
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    So nearly a 9 if it wasn't for a glaring issue that is, as far as I can tell, just for me. The frickin' characters are generic. I hear from people who complain about FF XIII for having generic characters with only one emotion throughout the game when this is just the same. I don't really know of a time throughout the game when Cloud wasn't angst or Barret wasn't 100% morally good but anSo nearly a 9 if it wasn't for a glaring issue that is, as far as I can tell, just for me. The frickin' characters are generic. I hear from people who complain about FF XIII for having generic characters with only one emotion throughout the game when this is just the same. I don't really know of a time throughout the game when Cloud wasn't angst or Barret wasn't 100% morally good but an arse at the same time. Gotta admit the story's fun but as always the critic in me, whilst playing, drifted towards optional things after all what's the point in having side orders if they don't look appealing. The result: I wanted more side quests! They were amazing and hooked me in big time. The main plot to the game starts off well but if you're like me and you're playing the PS4 edition however you've played the PSOne version in the past then you'll take notice of the lack of "insert disc blah" which actually works against the game. You see something big happens after the first disc which leads to a bit of chill out time at the beginning of the second disc which is appreciated however you don't get that feeling when it just continues. You don't get that brake, even for a few seconds, which adds so much thought into what happened and what's going to happen. I know you can stop after that point but if it just continues then you want to keep playing. The PS4 does add some cool features such as R3 which now speeds up the in game speed. When you sit through a slow 10 minute animation of several characters getting off of a train again and again it kind of gets tiring so this feature is much appreciated. We also get what I like to call the "why bloody hell would you want to press this button in any way whatsoever even if you were held at gunpoint that's a bad idea" button. Or R3 and L3 pressed together which turns off random encounters. Why is this a bad idea? No encounters=no points (xp)= screwed when fighting a boss. You also get a button that counters this by just healing you. All in all I enjoyed this game but not as much as FF X. Not the game's fault it's just that I grew up with X.
    Big question: would I recommend this game to someone who hasn't played an RPG before or the current strand of RPG games.
    Answer: No. FF VII is very much a veterans RPG. Don't know how RPG mechanics work? Welp then you're screwed. However if you've played FF games in the past then I do recommend this one! I'd probably say get your hands on FF X HD first to get used to the way these games work as the others sort of throw you in with no help. Unfortunately the line between traditional RPG and action RPG has been blurred since this game so those who are used to playing current RPG will definitely need some adjustment periods in order to get through this one however I enjoyed the crap out of it :D    … Expand
  48. Barnes1987
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    A landmark game in the series and the first to be released on a system that wasn't a Nintendo. When this first released it took RPG's to the next level. Well worth a purchase.
  49. 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.
  50. Rul00
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Un gran argumento, personajes carismáticos, combates emocionantes, etc. Imprescindible.
  51. duckhost
    May 29, 2016
    10
    This game is just superb, everything here matches, the art, the music, the story is easy to follow from the beginning, you will care for the characters, the soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu is **** amazing!
    If you like J-RPGs this one is needed in you collection! Just buy it, don't find any reason to not buy it, just buy it.
  52. MasP_97
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    El juego de rol que encandiló a los jugadores de las viejas generaciones e hizo enamorarse a multitud de personas por este género. Engancha desde el principio, acción nada más empezar. Personajes carismáticos todos ellos. Contrastan combates emocionantes con escenas profundas y emotivas (si lo has jugado sabrás a qué escena me refiero). Al ser largo, tiene horas y horas de juego que haránEl juego de rol que encandiló a los jugadores de las viejas generaciones e hizo enamorarse a multitud de personas por este género. Engancha desde el principio, acción nada más empezar. Personajes carismáticos todos ellos. Contrastan combates emocionantes con escenas profundas y emotivas (si lo has jugado sabrás a qué escena me refiero). Al ser largo, tiene horas y horas de juego que harán disfrutar al jugador. Personajes muy personalizables gracias a las numerosas armas, magias (materias) y objetos. Mención especial a la gran banda sonora de Nobuo Uematsu, genial. Un juego que muy difícilmente pueda ser superado por otro nuevo título de la franquicia o algún remake. Es terminar el juego y querer volver a jugarlo, sentirás pena al haberlo terminado, al igual que sucede con los buenos libros. Una obra maestra 100%.… Expand
  53. 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.
  54. GamecubeLover
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    One of the best games and most memorable of all time. It is the best out of the whole series and the rating should be 10/10 not 9.1 which it is right now.
  55. ShulkStrife15
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    Gameplay: 8/10 It's very fun and the mini games make it even better but can be slow at times. Story: 10/10 Engaging and full of twists. Also quite sad and emotional and has lots of backstory. Music: 10/10 Every track fits the time it's played and goes well with whats happening. Lots of songs are also very epic and memorable. Graphics: I'm gonna base this on what it would have been like inGameplay: 8/10 It's very fun and the mini games make it even better but can be slow at times. Story: 10/10 Engaging and full of twists. Also quite sad and emotional and has lots of backstory. Music: 10/10 Every track fits the time it's played and goes well with whats happening. Lots of songs are also very epic and memorable. Graphics: I'm gonna base this on what it would have been like in 1997 so 8/10. Ok so I wasn't born until 2002 but even someone like me thinks that the backgrounds look great and the cutscenes still hold up today but the character models look terrible now and I don't think they would of looked that great back in 1997. Battles: 9/10 Again like in gameplay is tactical and engaging but relatively slow. World 9/10: Ok so I'm not that far through but the midgar section was amazing but I think it decreased in quality slightly after you leave but back to this topic. The world is amazing in midgar and perfectly fits the setting but I didn't enjoy the exploration of the overworld as much as the midgar section (but I haven't been out for long and it might grow on me) Overall even with its problems I'd still give this game a 10/10… Expand
  56. str1ver7777
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    All I have to say about this game is that it actually saved my life when I was young as I became very depressed and suicidal but this game gave me something to live for. Sounds ridiculous but it is the truth and after I finished playing it I felt inspired and wanted nothing more then to live my life. The story felt years before it's time, the music score was the best emotive music I haveAll I have to say about this game is that it actually saved my life when I was young as I became very depressed and suicidal but this game gave me something to live for. Sounds ridiculous but it is the truth and after I finished playing it I felt inspired and wanted nothing more then to live my life. The story felt years before it's time, the music score was the best emotive music I have ever heard and the content blew my mind. All in all it has inspired me throughout my life. No matter how old you are and no matter where you hail from, this game will truly leave you breathless and lost for words.… Expand
  57. DeyvsonCaliman
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There were some RPGs before this one, but no doubt after this game this style got a lot of attention from a variety of players. This game have a complex and interesting story, a charismatic villain and a not so bland main character.

    The character development is very simple, we just basically level up, but the magic system is very fun. The planet in this game is a living entity and produces “materia”, which are solidified “life stream”, the stuff the planet gives life to any being. We equip materias in our weapon and armor, and they level up as we kill enemies. Our characters can use magic and special powers depending on which materias he has equipped. The battle system is turn based, as most classic RPGs are, and we find aleatory battles as we walk around.

    In the beginning we start in Midgar, a big city full of technology, while in the rest of the world they seem to be between medieval times and pre-modern technology, as it’s common on Final Fantasy titles. This city, Midgar, is sucking the life force of the planet to power it’s machines.

    In Midgar the technology is far advanced, they were able to create soldier clones to serve them, and they have super-human powers. Theses soldiers have no family, but they implant false memories in them, so they think they are like any normal person. You are one of those soldiers, fight as a rebel against the Midgar government, or Shinra enterprises, to save nature and the planet, as everything is dying around the city.

    Soon you find your true enemy, another clone soldier called Sephiroth that had discovered his origin and rebels against Midgar, using his superior powers to kill a lot of people in the Shinra Headquarters, the main building and enterprise behind the mining of the life stream from the planet. His motives are revenge, and soon after he discovers a menace to the planet and will try to use it to his advantage, bringing humankind to the brink of extinction.

    This is just the very beginning of the game, the story is profound and full of details. Everything is grand and ambitious about this game, it was a revolution at the time. I’m glad to see they are doing a remake, this game deserves, it was a masterpiece.    … Expand
  58. artificeprime
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Final Fantasy VII is not flawless but it is easily one of the most ambitious and compelling games I have ever played. The sheer scope and ambition puts even other quality RPGs to shame and there are very good reasons why it is still considered a masterpiece. There are certain aspects of the game that haven't aged well but that does not make the game overrated. If anything I would say FFVIIFinal Fantasy VII is not flawless but it is easily one of the most ambitious and compelling games I have ever played. The sheer scope and ambition puts even other quality RPGs to shame and there are very good reasons why it is still considered a masterpiece. There are certain aspects of the game that haven't aged well but that does not make the game overrated. If anything I would say FFVII is underrated because to this day there is no other Final Fantasy game that dared to attempt so much. It combines so many ideas and genres in a way that makes sense. The story is epic, complex, and well crafted yet very different from other RPGs that came before it. There are some plot holes and a few parts are convoluted but overall it is very well thought out and is far deeper than most game stories. The characters are iconic, well developed and compelling. The soundtrack remains in the conversation for the best of all time. The visuals have aged very poorly but the visual concepts themselves are still distinct and appealing. I can still remember the first posters when the game launched and there are so many moments throughout the game that are immediately recognizable. The gameplay itself may seem primitive now but at the time it attempted to mix many gameplay elements. I still can't think of any other RPGs that allow you to ride motorcycles, birds, airships and submarines all in one game. There is so much that the game does well that the areas that it falls short are easily overshadowed. I don't think it is perfect or the best game of all time but if they did the Remake right and fixed the few flaws it could be the best of all time.

    Gameplay 8 - While the battle system starts off quite primitive, it layers new elements in a satisfying way and by late in the game there are actually a lot of ways to approach combat. Each character has many limit breaks that keep things interesting and while there aren't as many summonings as in FFVI they are far more cinematic. The thing that sets the gameplay apart from other games in the series is that there are so many gameplay elements outside of combat. There are stealth sections, puzzle sections, motor cycle chases and even submarine exploration. The game even has sim elements.

    Story/Progression 10 - The story is the best part of FFVII. Even though it isn't perfect, I still think it is one of the best video game stories of all time because of how many great ideas it blends together and how it does things that I haven't seen in a game before or since. It has one of the most iconic openings in a game and from there it immediately drags you into a world that is bizarre and yet quickly understandable because of how well developed all the ideas are. It isn't like any other stories in the series but at the same time it still has a familiarity to it. It has so many themes that mix into the gameplay, world, magic system and lore. It has one of the best villains in fiction yet ultimately even Sephiroth is not the central problem within the story, he is just a conduit for bigger environmental and social problem. He is not a dark lord, he is a complex person dealing with his own problems that are understandable because of the complex circumstances of his life. I could discuss the story of FFVII all day and still have more to say about it. It does have moments that are convoluted but I can't think of many game stories that offer more.

    World 8 - The world is vast, complex and full of variety. Every location offers something new and memorable. Unlike most RPGs that came before it, the locations are all unique and even the way you interact with them can be different. It can be a bit annoying to traverse sometime, the game does make you back track a lot and sometimes getting from place to place is not intuitive. The world building is great though, it feels like each location in the game serves a believable purpose. Some of the areas seem a little out of place and messy in terms of their design but that also adds a sense of realism to the game.

    Characters 10 - There is a reason why FFVII has some of the most memorable characters in gaming history. Not only are the characters iconic looking they are also very well fleshed out. Sephiroth isn't just just a badass with a big sword, his story is incredibly complex and layered. His own journey is full of twists and turns even more so than the protagonists. He evolves and earns his place in the story rather than simply existing as the final obstacle like so many other game villains. Cloud is also far more than just an icon, his story is one of the most unique of any Final Fantasy hero. His very identity is at the heart of his character arc and the story is as much about him discovering himself as it is saving the world. Unlike most stories that have a pretty straight forward female lead/love interest, FFVII once again breaks convention. Aerith and Tifa are both very well developed and both are more than they initially seem.    … Expand
  59. tete45677
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    A wonderful game with an unforgettable story. In those days, Square Enix must check the storyline and the direction of this game as well as the dynamic of the game.

    Gameplay (RPG) - 10
    Story- 10
    Music- 10
  60. 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
  61. bubsythebobcat6
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    Its quite rare that a game comes along and simply blows you away.it certainly does that in final fantasy 7 meaning this is an absolute masterpiece and should be played by anyone and everyone.
  62. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Обожаю эту игру. Как и все остальные Финалки, она шикарна абсолютно во всем, жаль что сейчас серия пришла в упадок.
  63. 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
  64. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Since I just had the feel to submit a Grandia 1 review I just drop the mic here too:
    This game was the pioneer in an evolutional change of jrpg. I cannot say how much I loved and still love that game. The story, portrayed characters and general setting, the world etc is a 10 at least. I was totally swept of my feet for weeks.
    Together with Grandia 1 this is my all time favourite game    Since I just had the feel to submit a Grandia 1 review I just drop the mic here too:
    This game was the pioneer in an evolutional change of jrpg. I cannot say how much I loved and still love that game. The story, portrayed characters and general setting, the world etc is a 10 at least. I was totally swept of my feet for weeks.
    Together with Grandia 1 this is my all time favourite game ever. I think I even did complete it three times(over years) with 99 level guys and all secrets on PSX alone. And do me a favour, if you like this game...try to get a glimpse at Grandia. They are like prodigy siblings...one being the darker sinister, the other the light heartedly, joyful one.    … Expand
  65. Wulgard
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best game ever created. Nothing comes even close. Everything is pure perfection, the story is a masterpiece, the character are all unforgettable, the materia system is a fantastic way to make magic, the music was created by god himself, and the graphics, for the time, are beyond the time.

    its no wounder its the best game ever made.
    11/10

    FF7 remake is a blessing.
  66. JoseAn13Torres
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    Una historia espectacular en un mundo impresionante, un sistema de magias novedoso, unos jefes espectaculares y unos cambios de guión soberbios hicieron de este juego una obra maestra de los 32 bits, descomunal lo conseguido en aquellos años, sirvió de inspiración para gran cantidad de juegos posteriores, cada halago que reciba siempre se quedará corto.
  67. 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
  68. mugsy
    May 9, 2020
    8
    It's a good game but overhyped nonetheless. The plot and world might be great, but I can't get truly immersed and take anything seriously when characters look like LEGO figures instead of actual human beings. I liked FF 8 more for that reason.
  69. Necroatoan
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy VII took tried and true combat mechanics, and added an engrossing atmosphere that few games ever achieve. Character development as a standalone game was lacking, but still decent. That being said, if you include the other games and movies in the Final Fantasy VII universe, it gives the characters a life of their own. When the Final Fantasy VII story is viewed as a whole, itFinal Fantasy VII took tried and true combat mechanics, and added an engrossing atmosphere that few games ever achieve. Character development as a standalone game was lacking, but still decent. That being said, if you include the other games and movies in the Final Fantasy VII universe, it gives the characters a life of their own. When the Final Fantasy VII story is viewed as a whole, it is one of my favorites of all time. The graphics were amazing for their day, but are older than a majority of the people writing reviews. If played on PC, there are various mods that help smooth the character models out tremendously. The music is still among the best ever composed for a game, my favorite being Jenova's theme. If you are not fond of the low quality music, there are mods to replace the music faithfully with high fidelity versions of the songs. The original PlayStation version actually had better quality music than what is available with most of the ports even today. When the remake is released, I hope for dual modes of combat, turn based slow combat for people like me to play games to relax, and active action combat for those who prefer that style. The political and philosophical parallels still apply today, maybe even more so. Like all great works of art, the metaphors and symbolism in the game could literally be studied for years and still not fully explore their meaning.… Expand
  70. auditbadger
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  71. mitllo88
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    Let me be clear, my favourite final fantasy game is ff6. Does that mean I dislike ff7? No. Does it mean that mean ff7 is a bad game? Also no. Final Fantasy 7 is in my top 3 favourite final fantasy games and it's for good reason. The graphics while clearly aged, are charming in their own unique way, the music is fantastic, the characters are likable and relatable and the gameplay is theLet me be clear, my favourite final fantasy game is ff6. Does that mean I dislike ff7? No. Does it mean that mean ff7 is a bad game? Also no. Final Fantasy 7 is in my top 3 favourite final fantasy games and it's for good reason. The graphics while clearly aged, are charming in their own unique way, the music is fantastic, the characters are likable and relatable and the gameplay is the same final fantasy gameplay that I've come to love.

    Is the game perfect? No, no game is perfect. Is the game great? Absolutely.    … Expand
  72. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Not much to say other than, this is quite simply... The best game ever made.
  73. pharaoh27
    Oct 22, 2017
    9
    The popular blonde cheerleader of RPGs: Everyone will talk behind her back, but few will honestly turn her down. It's not aged well, but the story is still fantastic, and it still has the makings of a landmark game. More than simply bringing this brand of gaming mainstream, FF7 drew a line in the market's sand and proved that if you're going to compete in the PS era, the odds are againstThe popular blonde cheerleader of RPGs: Everyone will talk behind her back, but few will honestly turn her down. It's not aged well, but the story is still fantastic, and it still has the makings of a landmark game. More than simply bringing this brand of gaming mainstream, FF7 drew a line in the market's sand and proved that if you're going to compete in the PS era, the odds are against you if you don't have cinematic elements. Every big game since has had to borrow something from the grand cinematic scale in which FF7 is told since. People who nitpick it for having base combat aren't seeing the bigger picture of what it contributed.… Expand
  74. SantiDeis
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    The seventh installment of this series started from scratch, with a spectacular introductory sequence in which we witnessed how a flower seller walked through the suburbs of a futuristic city. Moments later, our hero, still unnamed, got off a train with the purpose of destroying a mako energy reactor, something that was being detrimental to the health of the planet. In this way we got intoThe seventh installment of this series started from scratch, with a spectacular introductory sequence in which we witnessed how a flower seller walked through the suburbs of a futuristic city. Moments later, our hero, still unnamed, got off a train with the purpose of destroying a mako energy reactor, something that was being detrimental to the health of the planet. In this way we got into the skin of a former soldier who had become a kind of terrorist, but really was a mercenary who works for Avalancha, a formation that fought against the Shinra organization. The emotion of these first minutes would catch us instantly, but everything that was to come was going to hook us much more to the command of our console (or computer keyboard, although I prefer the PSX version). The fight to save the planet was going to lead us to discover a man named Sephirot, ex-soldier with a mysterious past, who was much more powerful than any enemy seen before, and who would not hesitate to destroy everything in his path in the face of dementia...

    I have no doubt that the system of subjects, invocations, objects, limits is the best system ever created in an RPG. This also offers plenty of freedom of operation, as well as fun and tension in every fight that is impossible not to enjoy and praise. We managed a Cloud in the environment for which we advanced, we moved by the pre-rendered funds and in the moment in which we had to fight, the screen changed. We went from polygonal and anarchic characters -virtually speaking-, to a much more balanced and compensated in combat, where we did manage all the members of our team.

    As we were discovering locations and advancing in the plot, we could move around the map with complete freedom, although this depended on the means of transport that we had. With the boogie we could cross small rivers, which was an advance compared to the race on foot; with the ship "Strong Wind" we could explore almost any location on the map... And I say almost, because we would have to use the chocobos (a kind of colored ostriches) to access the last corners of the planet, where we would be waiting for succulents rewards.

    Final Fantasy VII at the time of its release, certain aspects were seen as revolutionary, a plot that focused on the development of the characters, a unique battle system and 3D graphics...

    To finish with this brief summary about Final Fantasy VII, I am going to talk about the duration of the title, since the game can last 150 hours if we propose to complete all the challenges, for example kill the "Weapons" of the planet by which we move, which are huge enemies that will make things very difficult, get all the materials, the chocobos cited or learn all the parallel stories that lead to Sephirot, Shinra and Cloud. I also want to highlight the excellent soundtrack, orchestrated, with unique melodies, as well as some more special ones for romantic, sad, happy, relaxed or tension moments.

    And I will not talk about the scenes, which is something that cannot explained by words and one should witness them with one's own eyes.

    The greatest masterpiece ever delivered by the world of video games.    … Expand
  75. ElSeano89
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    There are a small handful of games that no matter how many times I play them or how much time passes since I first played them, they still evoke the same reaction from me every time. These are the best games ever made and FF7 is one of them.

    It's important to note that after 21 years of age this game can still stand up in terms of storytelling and gameplay even after time has rendered    There are a small handful of games that no matter how many times I play them or how much time passes since I first played them, they still evoke the same reaction from me every time. These are the best games ever made and FF7 is one of them.

    It's important to note that after 21 years of age this game can still stand up in terms of storytelling and gameplay even after time has rendered its graphics mostly archaic. 21 years. It's difficult for an entertainment product of any kind to have that level of longevity. Even movies struggle to not age badly after that sort of period of time but FF7 manages it.

    The storyline ebbs and flows brilliantly, leading you from one set piece to another in a way that keeps you wanting to find out more even when you practically know the script by heart. The characters make you empathize with them and their missions and despite the odd bit of script now reading a little poorly (in part due to translation issues) you find yourself rooting for them the same way every time.

    The gameplay system in this is my favorite amongst the FF series. It's not needlessly complex but rewards an experienced player for knowing its ins and outs. It's accessible but nuanced. You could play this game slapping any materia in any weapon or you can garner the knowledge to make set ups and annihilate everything you face. The amazing thing is that it never feels less satisfying to do every time. In my recent playthrough, racing through it all somewhat it still felt satisfying to unleash limit breaks and finally break over 1000hp per hit. It still felt rewarding to level up both yourself and your materia to new heights and attack bosses with ferocity. It takes a very special sort of game to be able to do that. I think part of it is what the game gives you, it gives you bit by calculated bit. You can jump the gun here and there if you know how but by and large its that waiting and the results of that waiting that become addictive.

    Graphically, in its day, this was stunning. The mixture of FMV backgrounds with the game graphics on the front had been done before but it wasn't just the graphics but the brilliance of the design. Midgar still looks remarkable to this day. The Golden Saucer also. Towns felt alive. There was so much to see and to do in each of them they never just felt like places the designers could plonk down some shops and a save point.

    I struggle to think of a more iconic game soundtrack than this one. There are so many themes from this that are a huge part of gaming history. The opening strains of the battle theme or even better the boss theme. The WEAPON theme, Aeris' theme. They have all stood the test of time fantastically well. The only thing I can consider comparable is the soundtrack to Super Mario 64. Between the two of them they're amongst the best loved and remembered scores to gaming ever.

    The scale of the game back in the late 90's was unbelievable. A three disc game was pretty much unheard of back then and the game is an easy 20 to 30 hours even when you know every part of it by heart. There is a wealth of things to see and do and yeah modern RPGs may dwarf its content you only have to look at what else was around in 1997 to realize just how incredible of an accomplishment this game was from a technical standpoint, a gameplay stand point, a writing stand point, a musical stand point. It simply ticked every box.

    I've played the vast bulk of the FF series and I never felt they got it this right again. FF8 made this look arcane graphically but the story was all over the place, the draw system was flawed, as was the GF and Limit Break set ups. They seemed to want to always re-invent the wheel which is my major gripe with it. Most of 7 was perfect and a few tweaks what was already there would have benefited the series immensely. Instead they kept chopping and changing and as such, though it's just persona opinion, they never reached this height again. Each game before or after this has had plot work that made me stop caring or characters that were just too zany. Whilst I know I'm talking about a game where a cat rides a gigantic stuffed toy in battle wielding a megaphone that always felt like the exception to the rule. The rest of it was fantasy but in its own vein believable and relatable and that is what made the story and it's characters so brilliant, so timeless.

    Once every year or so I'll fire this up and it draws me in every single time. I'm sat here now 15 hours into a new play through when I have a backlog of vastly technologically advanced games to be playing but there is something to be said for the charm and I suppose above all the nostalgia that FF7 invokes in me. It's a brilliant game, yes, but it reminds me of my childhood and in turn reminds me just what a brilliant medium of entertainment video games can be at their finest.

    And this is one of the very finest.    … Expand
  76. iliescu
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    Fond memories with this game, the SOLDIER class and helmets in Midgard is the nicest fetch for the heroes and villains. The armor and weapons are all worn from models impossible to expect, the awesome Sephiroth and the dual with Cloud some huge entertaining values. The plot is strange though fits with a right ending. The rebels surviving and Vincent Valentine is still well a vampire ofFond memories with this game, the SOLDIER class and helmets in Midgard is the nicest fetch for the heroes and villains. The armor and weapons are all worn from models impossible to expect, the awesome Sephiroth and the dual with Cloud some huge entertaining values. The plot is strange though fits with a right ending. The rebels surviving and Vincent Valentine is still well a vampire of sorts-well concluded except Sephiroth is not that bad a fellow as they use to fight on the same team. The train runs through as it does.… Expand
  77. Adubis27
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    9.6/10, this game is so fun to play. Leveling up feels better here than in any other RPG. I love actually using the items I have in this game as I tend not to do that in other RPGs. Equipping new stuff is good, and grinding doesn’t feel like a chore. If you have a PS4, buy this game.
  78. greenndreams
    Mar 2, 2018
    6
    JRPG도 파이어 엠블렘이나 페르소나, 하다못해 포켓몬처럼 다양한 게임플레이 요소로 즐거운 상호작용을 제공할 수 있다. 파판7의 경우 수집 요소들과 다양한 미니게임, 퍼즐 등이 있는데, 안타깝게도 랜덤 전투와 같은 원시적인 시스템이 플레이어의 인내심을 한계가지 몰아붙인다. 나름 독특한 디젤펑크 세계관에 집들이 하나하나 들어가볼 수 있게 디테일해서 이 세계를 탐험하는 즐거움이 크다. 그러나 열 걸음 뗄 때마다 무분별하게 랜덤 전투가 걸리니 바로 옆 동네 구경 가는 것조차도 전투에 전투를 거듭하는 단순노동을 거친다. 심지어 전투라도 흥미진진하다면 모를까, 캐릭터들 템이나 스킬 눌러주고 폴리곤 덩어리들이 몸부림치는 CG 지켜보기만 반복하는 과정이다. 탐험하고 스토리를 진행하고 싶을 뿐인데, 어디를JRPG도 파이어 엠블렘이나 페르소나, 하다못해 포켓몬처럼 다양한 게임플레이 요소로 즐거운 상호작용을 제공할 수 있다. 파판7의 경우 수집 요소들과 다양한 미니게임, 퍼즐 등이 있는데, 안타깝게도 랜덤 전투와 같은 원시적인 시스템이 플레이어의 인내심을 한계가지 몰아붙인다. 나름 독특한 디젤펑크 세계관에 집들이 하나하나 들어가볼 수 있게 디테일해서 이 세계를 탐험하는 즐거움이 크다. 그러나 열 걸음 뗄 때마다 무분별하게 랜덤 전투가 걸리니 바로 옆 동네 구경 가는 것조차도 전투에 전투를 거듭하는 단순노동을 거친다. 심지어 전투라도 흥미진진하다면 모를까, 캐릭터들 템이나 스킬 눌러주고 폴리곤 덩어리들이 몸부림치는 CG 지켜보기만 반복하는 과정이다. 탐험하고 스토리를 진행하고 싶을 뿐인데, 어디를 가나 랜덤 전투 노가다를 뛰느라 이 게임의 최대 강점인 스토리가 지연되는 모순이 발생한다.

    그렇다면 파판7의 그 대단하다는 스토리는 어떤가? 딱 90년대 일본 만화에서 볼 법한 스토리다. 유치한 부분은 참 유치하고 복잡한 부분은 골 때리게 복잡하다. 한 번 쭉 보고 나면 이해가 안 되는 게 많은데 너무 길고 복잡해서 다시 찾아볼 자신이 없다. 십수명의 캐릭터들이 각자 전부 사연이 있고 게임의 후반으로 갈 수록 다들 뒤엉켜 스토리의 스케일이 너무 커져서 거의 허무맹랑해진다. (처음엔 기업의 횡포에 맞서 싸운다는 전개였다가, 나중엔 지금까지 만난 모든 친구들과 힘을 합쳐 거의 신적인 존재를 무찌른다는 식의 스토리.) 게임이 마무리되는 시점까지도 끊임없이 처음 듣는 새로운 설정이 소개되고 헛웃음 나는 초자연적 현상이 발생한다. 이쯤 되면 이거 하나하나 전부 설명돼 있는 건데 내가 이해를 못 한 건지, 아니면 그냥 밑도 끝도 없는 판타지물인데 내가 개연성을 기대하는 게 잘못된 건지 회의감이 든다. 팬들은 십년에 걸쳐 발매된 파판7의 여러 후속작들이 그 스토리를 보충하고 설명해준다는데, 이게 파판7의 스토리텔링이 얼마나 불완전한지 반증하지 않나 싶다.

    그런데 워낙 복잡하고 장황한 스토리라 단순히 일부 면모만으로 중2병 판타지물이라 치부하기엔 아쉬운 면이 있다. 수 많은 캐릭터들과 세부적인 스토리라인이 있는데 전부 효과적이진 않다. 특히 이 게임의 핵심적인 여자 캐릭터는 너무 클리셰하고 고리타분해서 별 관심이 안 간다. 그래서 수 많은 파판 팬들이 울고 불고 했다는 "그 장면"은 봐도 그저 무덤덤했다. 물론 캐릭터를 수십시간 동안 데리고 다니고 키우면 애착이 생겨서라도 부족한 캐릭터성이 보완된다. 몇몇 캐릭터는 제법 괜찮은 스토리 곡선을 갖는다. 특히 주인공의 스토리 곡선이 후반에 반전이 있는데, 이게 상당히 신선해서 이거 하나만으로 몇몇 인물들이 훨씬 흥미로워진다. 순전히 이 반전 하나를 바탕으로 파판7의 후속작 하나가 만들어졌을 정도. 그 외에도 시간 때우기용 캐릭터 하나 없이 전부 나름 공감 가는 사연과 배경을 갖는다. 이 게임은 음악이 가장 인상적인데, 이런 캐릭터들과 음악이 어우러져 전체적으로 애틋하고 서정적인 분위기를 연출한다. 중2병스러운 대사들과 이따금 너무 만화적인 연출이 아쉬울 따름이다.

    파판7은 게임 역사상 가장 야심찬 작품들 중 하나다. 스퀘어는 당대의 기술적인 한계를 초월하려고 했고, 결과적으로 자사 역대 최고의 성공작을 내놓은 동시에 게임계 전체에 충격을 줬다. "그 시대엔" 이런 그래픽과 연출은 보지 못 한 것이었고, "그 시대엔" 이런 긴 스토리는 흔치 않은 것이었고, "그 시대엔" 이런 다양한 미니게임들도 전례 없는 바였다. 아마 1930년대 사람들이 영화관에서 엠파이어 스테이트 빌딩을 오르는 킹콩을 처음 봤을 때와 비슷한 충격이 아니었을까 싶다. 그러나 파판7의 그러한 성과들은 이후의 급속한 기술력 발전과 함께 순식간에 뒤쳐졌고, 남겨진 건 낙후된 게임 디자인에 갇혀있는 한때 찬란했던 불씨 뿐이다. 여전히 그 야심의 온기가 느껴진다. 음악은 호화롭고, 캐릭터는 다채롭고, 스토리는 방대하다. 제작자들이 심혈을 기울였음이 느껴져서 이렇게 냉혹하게 비판하기가 마음이 아프다. 당시의 기술적인 한계는 초월했으나 게임 디자인의 한계는 초월하지 못 한 것이 안타깝다.    … Expand
  79. 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.
  80. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    The only reason I cannot give this game a perfect 10, is because the graphics are significantly outdated. Apart from that it has one of the best stories in video games I have ever experienced. Although I am not an RPG fan, I highly recommend it to all people who haven't played it.
  81. yitus
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    Llevo muchos años jugando a videojuegos y sin duda este es mi juego favorito por varios motivos, historia, argumento, carisma, personajes, escenarios, posibilidades, armas, habilidades, banda sonora, y podría seguir así alagando al juego de forma indefinida. Lógicamente es un juego antiguo, pero creo que es uno de los videojuegos que mejor ha envejecido, ya que aunque hayan pasado muchosLlevo muchos años jugando a videojuegos y sin duda este es mi juego favorito por varios motivos, historia, argumento, carisma, personajes, escenarios, posibilidades, armas, habilidades, banda sonora, y podría seguir así alagando al juego de forma indefinida. Lógicamente es un juego antiguo, pero creo que es uno de los videojuegos que mejor ha envejecido, ya que aunque hayan pasado muchos años desde su estreno, sigue siendo todo un referente en lo que a RPG se trata. Recomendado 1000%… Expand
  82. theflyingorange
    Aug 4, 2018
    9
    While the graphics may look dated by today's standards, this game has it all. Great characters, great game play with the easy to understand Materia system and battle system and of course an AMAZING soundtrack. However, the story could be better because around halfway through I found myself starting to lose interest in it and this is not the type of game that one can put down for a week andWhile the graphics may look dated by today's standards, this game has it all. Great characters, great game play with the easy to understand Materia system and battle system and of course an AMAZING soundtrack. However, the story could be better because around halfway through I found myself starting to lose interest in it and this is not the type of game that one can put down for a week and come back to as you will get lost. Despite this, I still recommend this game to anyone, but to anyone with an interest in RPGs, this is a must have.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. Antares_A
    Oct 31, 2018
    8
    Incredible gameplay, customization system, world exploration and minigames.
    The story is awesome but too confusing.
    The Bizzaro sephiroth is my favorite FF battle of all FFs.
    Balanced fighting system.
    Poor end game content i'ts not like FF V or VI it's mostly minigames and some hard bosses.
  85. Kezian
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Final Fantasy Vii is my favorite game ! And the newest steam version allow mods !
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. mcpuddingstain
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    Has a perfect turn-based, yet real time combat system. Characters are well developed with distinct and creative personalities and back stories. They all have their own motivations. Music is phenomenal. The story is by far one of the best in history. It seems like the perfect length to have a well-developed story and still not feel over saturated. In my opinion, this is a must-playHas a perfect turn-based, yet real time combat system. Characters are well developed with distinct and creative personalities and back stories. They all have their own motivations. Music is phenomenal. The story is by far one of the best in history. It seems like the perfect length to have a well-developed story and still not feel over saturated. In my opinion, this is a must-play for any gamer.… Expand
  89. SolarConker
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    This game is a master piece in gaming and changed how RPG's worked for better if you can understand how the graphics were top notch at the time you will enjoy this game even more
  90. cvg
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    The best game I ever played till TW3. Was sitting for a decade on the RPG throne. Must have!
  91. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    My second favorite FF, Cloud is most likely the most iconic FF character to ever be created, with tons of spin off games, and characters used in multiple games from different eras, and franchises, that should tell you something, this game is as FF as you can get, an almost perfect game, with almost no negatives that come to mind, an easy in my opinion 10/10.
  92. MaxPaul20
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Ok so this may seem generic to most but Final Fantasy VII is one of or even the best RPG to play for its use of turn-based mechanic isn't automatically inferior. FFVII's gameplay, story, and setting are almost unparalleled. There's a reason why one of the most memorable moments in history is when Sephiroth slays Aeris. Sorry if that was a spoiler but if you haven't played FFVII yet, you'reOk so this may seem generic to most but Final Fantasy VII is one of or even the best RPG to play for its use of turn-based mechanic isn't automatically inferior. FFVII's gameplay, story, and setting are almost unparalleled. There's a reason why one of the most memorable moments in history is when Sephiroth slays Aeris. Sorry if that was a spoiler but if you haven't played FFVII yet, you're no gamer, anyway. ;) Just kidding, of course. Overall this will be a great experience for anyone.… Expand
  93. lidwang
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    Loved this one. Since it was my introduction to jrpgs it has a special place in my heart, and the part with the plot twist about cloud will always feel like a **** to me. Sadly thid game has the problem that is too easy to break. When i was around level 50 i could kill every enemy and boss with ease, whuch made the rest of the game kinda boring since i am a complrtionist guy. Still, evenLoved this one. Since it was my introduction to jrpgs it has a special place in my heart, and the part with the plot twist about cloud will always feel like a **** to me. Sadly thid game has the problem that is too easy to break. When i was around level 50 i could kill every enemy and boss with ease, whuch made the rest of the game kinda boring since i am a complrtionist guy. Still, even if that and the materia system is a but unreliable and the wolrd isn't that well structured, the game still has an amazing story that is worth experiencing.… Expand
  94. TimNotSam
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    (no spoilers) I can't recommend this game enough. To be expected the graphics are dated and so are the animations. But this game has a lot to offer. I mean this with the world that Square has created, the characters and themes/issues.
  95. LittleEgg
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of all time next to Chrono Trigger. Amazing story, charming stylized graphics, clevel use of FMV, unreal soundtrack. Fantastic rollercoaster of a game.
  96. BrenerMatos
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico, a muito tempo não via um jogo tão bom. Boa jogabilidade, gráficos fabulosos e a história sem comentários. Top demais.
  97. Xelbart
    Apr 25, 2019
    7
    A great game, not the best final fantasy, not the best RPG, but great for its year and fun. The graphics and the narrative are not as good as the gameplay but if you love RPG you should play this one.
  98. Akiin
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    still to this day one of the best games of all time. it's the jrpg that invented the genre !
    after more than 20 years and even with a highly anticipated remake in production, this game still stands as one of the best. it is charming and features one of the most iconic cast of characters together with music that is enchanting and a delight even after all the years since it's release. the    still to this day one of the best games of all time. it's the jrpg that invented the genre !
    after more than 20 years and even with a highly anticipated remake in production, this game still stands as one of the best. it is charming and features one of the most iconic cast of characters together with music that is enchanting and a delight even after all the years since it's release. the story is also a big selling point , it's full of twists and surprises. after more than 20 years FF7 is still worth 9playing even without nostalgia !.    … Expand
  99. ArcCoat
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    I played this game in my teenage years, it's a masterpiece.
    Story and characters are excellent 10/10
    Graphics are so bad that they become funny and charming, you get used to them rather quickly 10/10
    Music is legendary 10/10
    Game play is a classic 10/10

    Okay, I have to admit it, I'm slightly biased, but it is an excellent game, if you haven't played it yet, get your PS1 out!
  100. simopoz
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    In assoluto il miglior gioco di ruolo giapponese di sempre. Non c'è altro da dire, c'è solo da giocare
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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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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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