Customer Reviews:
 One of the Best Games of All-Time August 20, 2008
Let me preface this by saying I am not a fan of role-playing games. But from the first time I saw my friend playing this game, I was hooked. The battles, though turn-based, are incredibly exciting. The gameplay is so deep that you could easily play this game multiple times with different strategies and still succeed. But the best part of the game is the story. Cloud, who wants desperately to be something he is not and never was; a hero, and in the end he becomes exactly that. Sephiroth, the fallen angel, who was a hero once but turned on the planet that he believed hated him. And the Shinra Corporation, who ruins the Planet in the name of greed and power. And each of the ancillary characters are interesting, as well, albeit some less than others. The graphics, though clearly dated, are still pretty good. The cinemas which were ground-breaking at the time, still hold up well also.
If you have not played this game by now, you probably won't be convinced by these words. But please, do yourself a favor and get lost in an amazing tale.
And I didn't even mention the great mini-games, such as Chocobo Breeding/Racing! Just play it, already!
 Worst Final Fantasy Game August 20, 2008
0 out of 14 found this review helpful
I am a huge RPG fan and have played all of the Final Fantasy games, and FFVII (7) is the worst. The graphics are TERRIBLE, the story is long and boring, and the music (aside from the battle theme) is nothing special. I know it is often considered to be the best FF, but I just cannot see why other than it being the first FF for Playstation and thus the first one most FF fans played. I suggest skipping this one and playing FFIX FFX and FFXII (9 10 and 12) first.
Excelente juego, Combina muchas emociones y entretenimiento July 29, 2008
es un buen juego, tiene diversidad y es facil de entender, tiene muchos item ocultos y muchas armas, muchas magia y poderes, a su ano fue excepcional aun lo es, pero, debido a su baja grafica ya se ve pueda ver desde otra perpectiva, el juego en si es bueno, pero las graficas es demasiada simple,en comparacion con esta generacion de video juegos. te lo recomiendo el juego si a ti no te importa mucho la calidad de graficos
 Do not pay $75 or more for a used copy of this. Not worth it. July 23, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I own Final Fantasy VII-X and this is by far the most overrated game in the entire series. My sister told me she bought this game at a vintage store for $60 and I rushed onto Amazon.com to see if she could have gotten it cheaper. I was absolutely appalled. Don't by into the hype. This is a good game, but it is NOT in ANY way worth the price of buying it on this site. Go buy it at a garage sale for $10 or borrow it from a friend for a month or so. People who are expecting others to pay that much money for this are morons.
A ground breaking title in gaming history July 10, 2008
If you have never played "Final Fantasy VII" and are considering purchasing it for more than you just payed for a brand new PS3 or XBox 360 game, read this review and you will find that your money is probably much better spent on this classic game. I did not play "Final Fantasy VII" when it first released in 1997. I played it with a fresh set of eyes in 2008 knowing only that many labeled it a classic. They couldn't have been more right. When "Final Fantasy VII" released it set a new paradigm for the RPG genre on the Playstation console. Not just in terms of graphics, but in terms of story line, and combat mechanics. The result is the fun that is derived from an emotional attachment to key characters and a gripping plot line. Of course when compared to the near photo realistic high definition graphics of today, the game is technologically inferior. That should go without saying, the game is over 10 years old. Graphics don't make the game. I liken it to reading a book versus watching a movie. When I read a book, I choose the voices of the characters, my mind fills in the details of the characters and the setting that the words fail to portray. The end result is a much more personal experience. Playing this game is much the same way, the lack of detail and voice over results in an enhanced emotional attachment to the characters and plotline. The story line is sweeping, with strong character development throughout. At every turn something more is revealed about the characters' past and how it relates to the present conflict. The depth of play is enhanced with mini-games and side quests and implementation of well placed easter eggs that allows for even more depth if players are willing to dig a bit. Now if you are willing to play the game, good luck finding an inexpensive working copy. This game is rare, getting it in "collector's condition" is even harder. I am not so sure that it is worth the investment from a collector's standpoint so a marginal green label copy will get the exact same game for significantly less money. However, I can't think of too many games that have appreciated over time. Based on this I went ahead and paid a little more and got a used copy, 3 working discs, all Black Label, flawless manual, non-faded case art(with the misprint of "masterip ece" on the back) I doubt it will ever be worth anything, but who knows, and I found it for just a bit more than I would pay for a new PS3 game. Order this game from a trusted retailer, and ask if the game is in guaranteed working condition. Ask about their return policy. I had to return my first copy after disc 1 failed to read after about 6 hours into the disc. Once you've bought it, enjoy a piece of gaming history. The 40-100 hours spent playing will be worth the price of admission!
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