 THe best game out there, 2004-06-27
there is no better game then this
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Final Fantasy VII -- A Breathtaking Adventure, 2004-06-05
Sure we have some of the newer Final Fantasys out, such as Final Fantasy X-2 with it's amazing graphics and the internet playable Final Fantasy XI ... But there will perhaps never be a Final Fantasy quite like Final Fantasy VII. It is an amazing and breathtaking adventure, in a huge world that is quite beautiful. It has the most deeply involved and touching story of the series, which has not been matched by any of the other Final Fantasys. Not to mention it featured videogame history's most badass villian, Sephiroth. Final Fantasy VII was the first 3D Final Fantasy, one of the first 3D RPGs, and the first PS game to use more than 2 CDs. In this world of better looking games and newer Final Fantasys, Final Fantasy VII is definitely a must-have for any videogame collection or Final Fantasy collection!
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Incredible, 2004-04-02
In a word: Magnificent! FF7 is one of the greatest games I have ever played. It's not that FF7 does anything different than other RPG's, its that it brings everything you had ever wished for in an RPG together in the same game. It has an engrossing plot that keeps you thinking. The characters are presented in a way that really makes you fall in love with them and find yourself caring about their well-being as the game progresses. The materia element of FF7 is probably the only feature that is a little ambitious and it works perfectly. Each weapon has slots in which you equip orbs (materia) which endow the character with magical abilities or summon abilities. There are many different kinds of materia as well, the trick is to find them all. The battle system is one that has been seen before. There's an ATB system in place as well as an 'overdrive' for each character similar to FFX. Again, it works perfectly and hardly becomes repetitive. There is at least 50 hours packed into these four disks. There is so much to be done and so many sidequests to attempt.
The graphics are archaic by todays standards, however it is easy to overlook them. The characters are blocky and definitely no where close to what is being presented today. But for its time, they were above average. Graphics does not make a game, gamplay does and this is where FF7 truly excels.
For most, this is their first Final Fantasy experience and is probably the most memorable. Again, not that it does much different than other games, FF7 just incorporates so many different elements like story, character development, plot development, numerous and engrossing sidequests with EXCELLENT incentives for those with much time to burn, and just an overall enjoyable experience that any game has yet to duplicate. Im sure most would agree that if a sequel were to be made out of one FF, it would be this one by far, not FFX. The story is THAT good. This game is highly recommended and its only like $9. So do yourself a favor and get this.
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Finally, you can play the greatest game ever on your PC!!!!, 2004-03-29
FF 7 has always been my favorite game in the whole world, in fact, it is my whole world. I play it everyday, but I was always sad, because I had to leave the playstation to go on the internet to read about and discuss FF 7. But not anymore! Now, FF 7 is out on the PC, and you have to buy it at any cost, so that you can laugh and cry and live the greatest experience of all time, the experience that is Final Fantasy 7, on your computer! Just thinking about it is making me tear up a little. I promise, you will not be disappointed. The stunning, gut-wrenching visuals, the passionate, heart-wrenching storyline, the exciting, ball-wrenching combat system, the absolutely awe-inspiring characters...nothing could be more perfect. You have not lived if you have not played this game.
Wow...Where to start, 2004-02-29
I must say that this is the best game i have ever played in my life. It seriously blew me over. I'll give an overview of the game for people just checking out reviews for the game...~~WARNING~~ Small spoilers ahead, mostly on the first one Storyline: 10/10 This is by far better than any movie or book i have read or seen. Cloud Strife's life turns out to be a big joke, although he said in a long (and relatively boring) flashback that he was a Class A fighter in Soldier. He really is putting himself inhis friend's shoes. Very epic,sometimes almost made me cry. Characters: 8/10 Wide variety of playable characters here, who you will be using all of eventually. The only disappointment was Cait Sith, who is a big loser and a lousy combatent. Gameplay: 9/10 WHOAH. There are so many things to do here, and i sometimes spent 4 hours or more playing this game without even realizing it. There were many puzzles and tricks with your fingers, for example when you need to free Tifa from being suffocated by gas in an execution chamber (why, you will soon find out in the game). And when you are finished with around 14 hours worth of gameplay, theres a whole crapload of side quests and stuff. Graphics/Backgrounds: 7/10 for graphics, 6/10 for backgrounds.
In spite of this being one of the first games for playstation, they did an excellent job on 3-D graphics here. Backgrounds look like paper mache, though :-P Music: 10/10 Once again, they dish out wonderful music to stay in your head all day. Within the first week i played this, i was humming the reactor music all day long. Sound: 8/10 Dazzling spell sounds, pushes, pulls, drops, smacks, and so on. I ate this up. Fighting: 9/10 Turn based combat to keep you on your toes. If you dont move those fingers fast enough, you get hit. I like it. Only annoying part is thereare a few too many random battles, but there are a very wide variety of monsters to fight. Script: 7/10 Although there are only text boxes, you can tell the emotion going through the voices whenever someone speaks. Another high point. Controls: 6/10 Takes a little getting used to when played on the PC. Num pad only. World map: 11/10 Very original world map, instead of a cursor and a bunch of little dots to choose from like in other games, you are an actual character walking around and entering cities. Quite good. Overall, i love this game. Plenty of things to do, many side things, but dont play it on XP like i did, it messes up near the end and you need to do a whole lot of stuff to get it working again. ~~~~~83/100~~~~~ Drum roll please.........B++!!!!! yes, ++ because it probably deserves an A. I love it, buy it NOW!!!!!!
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