Final Fantasy VII

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 128
  3. Negative: 24 out of 128

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  1. Quixe
    Mar 26, 2019
    8
    I have been on the edge of my seat in anticipation since I heard the news of the Switch getting a release of Final Fantasy Vii. I downloaded it as soon as it was released. The waves of nostalgia have been flooding my brain with every cut scene. Though this game is 22 years old I feel it still holds up as one of the best story arches I have played.
    Why not a 10/10? One reason, they made    I have been on the edge of my seat in anticipation since I heard the news of the Switch getting a release of Final Fantasy Vii. I downloaded it as soon as it was released. The waves of nostalgia have been flooding my brain with every cut scene. Though this game is 22 years old I feel it still holds up as one of the best story arches I have played.
    Why not a 10/10? One reason, they made it to easy to "Cheat" I use that term loosely, but it there is a feature that will replenish your Limit Break and Health with every battle. Though this has come in handy in random encounters to boost ones experience, it is hard NOT to use in larger battles. This might not be a problem for some but like that last piece of of chocolate when on a diet, it is very hard to resist the temptation.    … Expand
  2. sailor_n
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    this game is still great, and having it ported to the switch in the upgraded version is awesome. the 3x speed helps get through things quicker, and being able to play it anywhere is great.
  3. Reed618
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    It's my favorite game of all time, something I first played when I was 9 :).

    I picked it up almost out of obligation but then my best friend moved to another country and I decided to play it to cheer myself up. The characters, the combat and story still blow me away today even though i've beaten it so many times i've lost count. Somehow it helped cheer me up when things feel kind of    It's my favorite game of all time, something I first played when I was 9 :).

    I picked it up almost out of obligation but then my best friend moved to another country and I decided to play it to cheer myself up. The characters, the combat and story still blow me away today even though i've beaten it so many times i've lost count. Somehow it helped cheer me up when things feel kind of crappy :).

    I'd recommend it to first timers and anyone looking to revisit this classic :).    … Expand
  4. pendelberry
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    This is still one of the best final fantasy ever made the switch port isn't perfect but to be able to have the game on the go is great a must play for anyone new to the franchise or a returning player.
  5. ProfPlum
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    Fun, but does not withstand the test of time. Halfway through I was wondering if I could find something better to do. I give it a score of 8 only because I loved it so much when it first came out.
  6. rosnk30
    May 28, 2020
    8
    Its a simple port with features that turns the game a movie without difficulty, maked for patience-less people...cool if you pay cheap
  7. iMetaCritic
    May 28, 2019
    10
    The best port of this game to date
    Final Fantasy 7 on the go cannot be beaten,
    One of the best games of all time, On one of the best systems of all time.
  8. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Final Fantasy 7 is a masterpiece.

    Story is engaging. Character development is engaging. Materia system is excellent (best system of any Final Fantasy game IMO). Music is amazing and spot on for the mood of the story throughout. Battles are fun and there's multiple ways to customize characters/parties. There are lots of great subquests that help make the game. Chocobo racing and breeding    Final Fantasy 7 is a masterpiece.

    Story is engaging. Character development is engaging. Materia system is excellent (best system of any Final Fantasy game IMO). Music is amazing and spot on for the mood of the story throughout. Battles are fun and there's multiple ways to customize characters/parties. There are lots of great subquests that help make the game. Chocobo racing and breeding is amazing. Replay value is high; I have played FF7 6 times now (I think).

    With regards to the port to the Switch they did a great job. I notice no issues and the ability to fast forward makes this game even better. I love being able to fast forward through the summons when I want to (a really nice option and addition).    … Expand
  9. Superderpy
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Solid port and also the best game ever made. Do I need to say anymore? The things that they add to make and game more accessible I say could go
  10. El1s0n
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Jamás tuve la oportunidad de jugarlo en su tiempo, y me arrepiento bastante de no haberlo hecho. A la fecha puedo decir que este juego es una obra maestra en todos los sentidos y que a pesar del tiempo no ha envejecido tanto. Es de admirar las cinemáticas que este juego podía ofrecer en 1997. La historia es asombrosa, mientras más avanzas mejor se pone. La música es extraordinaria.Jamás tuve la oportunidad de jugarlo en su tiempo, y me arrepiento bastante de no haberlo hecho. A la fecha puedo decir que este juego es una obra maestra en todos los sentidos y que a pesar del tiempo no ha envejecido tanto. Es de admirar las cinemáticas que este juego podía ofrecer en 1997. La historia es asombrosa, mientras más avanzas mejor se pone. La música es extraordinaria. Simplemente un juego que ningún gamer debería dejar pasar.… Expand
  11. SpewPuke
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    After playing the "Remake" I was hooked with that introduction to the story, but felt quite confused with the ending. I then tried the original and I really wish they hadn't made some choices for the "Remake" because this game was amazing.
  12. Lorack
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Pro
    +Great addicting story
    +Some of the most unpredictable plot twists ever
    +Amazing soundtrack
    +Some of the most well written Final Fantasy characters ever
    +Perfect difficulty
    +Memorable world and main villain

    Con
    -You're always forced to have Cloud in your team
  13. jocariba
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Es increíble que este juego tenga tantos años, me duele no haberlo jugado en su momento, pero es sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, gran historia, música maravillosa, gran variedad de movimientos y personajes, gran villano, me parece increíble, recomendado a todo mundo, solo jugar en inglés o japonés
  14. JAG7
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Wao!! Amazing game. This is the OG of games and RPGs. The graphics are dated but who cares. That makes it unique. Everything in this game is made out of pure love . Everything’s done in detail and perfection to the story and character building. The music score is one of the best and most beautiful ever. This is by far one my favorites of all time . Some people unfairly complain about theWao!! Amazing game. This is the OG of games and RPGs. The graphics are dated but who cares. That makes it unique. Everything in this game is made out of pure love . Everything’s done in detail and perfection to the story and character building. The music score is one of the best and most beautiful ever. This is by far one my favorites of all time . Some people unfairly complain about the “retro “ look, which I didn’t and don’t care at all. I truly love dearly this game.… Expand
  15. beastmodeilleri
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Insanely good. A true masterpiece. I didn’t expect as much from it before playing it, but now it has invaded my top 3 of greatest games of all time.
    Yours truly
  16. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    I'm not even going to review this game, we all know its great. I'm going to review the port to Nintendo Switch: Its great!
  17. Ventuski
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    I would only recommend the purchase if you haven't played the original one. Otherwise is not worth the money.
  18. Rhex98
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    El juego que hizo explotar la popularidad de la saga Final Fantasy y una de las obras maestras de la primera PlayStation, Tiene algunas novedades que hacen la experiencia un poco más agradable.
  19. Strife69420
    Jun 29, 2022
    8
    Contains some minute spoilers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    As an extra side note, I really wanted to give a more in-depth review but I sadly couldn't because I'd be getting a 404 because of **** **** engine but it's fine. :///////

    Port review portion:

    Positives:
    + God mode
    + x3 time to skip tedious cutscenes and annoying deaths
    + Hardly encountered any bugs
    + Translation wasn't too bad

    Negatives:
    - Graphics changes looked odd
    - Some bugs with the CG would pop up from time to time
    - Resolution was quite odd
    - I would get massive frame drops, seemingly dropping from around 60 FPS to a good 15-30 FPS at certain areas

    Overall, a pretty competent port with nothing being too game breaking, alongside some nice boosts. The switch frame rate at some areas was also quite annoying, but wasn't too big of a deal to complain about.    … Expand
  20. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this seventh game in the series.

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#63 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#53 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    65
    As a piece of game history, Final Fantasy VII is indispensable. As a piece of entertainment today, it's hit-and-miss, especially in this half-baked port. [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 26]
  2. Nintendo Insider
    May 28, 2019
    90
    Whether it’s Nobuo Uematsu’s incomparable soundtrack or the game’s characterful cast, Final Fantasy VII will forever be remembered as a genre-defining classic. Now on Nintendo Switch, it’s the perfect chance for newcomers to uncover the truth about Cloud’s lost past for the first time, and, for those that have beaten it before, to relive the adventure both at home and on the move.
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  3. Switch Player
    May 13, 2019
    70
    Final Fantasy VII is a game that everyone should experience. It’s a pioneering JRPG that remains to this day one of the most influential titles of all time. That said, if you’re entering Midgar for the first time, just keep in mind that time has not been kind this game.
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