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 enlarge | From: Square Enix
Category: Video Games
Buy Used: $50.00
New (18) Used (109) Collectible (11) from $50.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  1208 reviews
Sales Rank: 824
Platform: Playstation
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Discs: 3
Operating System: Playstation
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 41632
UPC: 711719416326
EAN: 0711719416326
ASIN: B00000JRSB
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 My favorite game of all time...still March 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was in 7th grade when this came out. I saved up and bought it. I've played through it many times. This game not only brought the console RPG's into the spot light but it also brought A LOT of fun to millions of fans.
Ignore all of these peole saying it's "nothing special" because they compare it to everything that came after it. In 1997 this game was TON of fun, but if you are going to buy it now and expect bells and whistles like all the more current RPG's then you will be disapointed. I have nothing bad to say about FF7, it's a great game and will always be one of my all time favorites.
Best RPG Ever Created February 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ever since I started playing RPGs, I'd heard about the legend that is Final Fantasy VII. I wanted one. And I bought one for myself when I finally had the money. I loved it from the start. I'd know some about the main character, Cloud, from the Kingdom Hearts series, but this was much better. He was my instant favorite. Aeris makes a close second. Considering when the game was made, its graphics are incredible and the soundtrack just makes it perfect. The plot is riveting and addictive. You can't just put the controller down. I've since played several other Final Fantasys, yet this one remains my favorite. I highly recommend it to anyone who has any interest in RPGs and those who want to experiment with RPGs. If you're going to try one out, pick this one.
 Play it your first time around the block February 28, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
A lot of people say this is the greatest game in the series. It seems a lot of "impartial" game review magazines and Web sites say the same thing. I can't judge if this is hype or if it's just me, though.
First off, I do not fault the graphics like so many people do. Those who do fault it for this reason are not true gamers. A good game transcends its own graphics. I've said before, even if a game was 8-bit, as long as the story was enthralling, I'd be fine. A real gamer recognizes that aspect.
However, there's a lot of this game that is bad. On to the gist of the review.
A friend of mine has faulted this game as "Final Anime." Truly, it did take on a lot of anime-esque themes and character personalities. I use Cloud as an example. He never grows as a character from the start of the game to the end. No, he doesn't. Get over it. He is the same brooding, emo kid at the end of the game that he was when it started. Not to mention, there's a "huge" reveal about his backstory on disc 2 that's reminiscent of anime, where it diverts from the main story for episodes and episodes and does. not. die. Not to mention, the excessive flashbacks, which, I know are not new to the series, which just play up how underdeveloped the characters are.
Onto the gameplay. Each character is completely indistinguishable from the others. The only differences are pixel sets and limit breaks. Magic should be based on class. In this game, every character can equip any kind of magic. Stats are so similar between characters who are supposed to be fighters and those who are supposed to be mages. There's no distinction between them. The materia system cripples the game because anyone can be a healer or a status magic user.
Sephiroth. Most definitely not the coolest villain in the series. People think he's cool because he walked through fire with a huge effing sword. That does not equate to cool. You want a good villain? Go with FF6's Kefka. He actually DID destroy the world and created a religion unto himself.
I fault the character development the most in this game. No one grows. No, they don't. Deal with it. Real character development can be found with characters from FF6 like Locke Cole. He swears to himself he will never let the fate of his fiancee Rachel fall upon any of his friends.
Also, Aeris isn't the first main character in the series to die. That goes to FF5's Galuf.
Give the game a shot if you're an RPG newbie. It might hold you for a repeat, but it also might not. Take this game with a grain of salt. I own it for completion's sake.
One of my favorite games ever!!! February 8, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just wanted to put my 2 cents in on this great game. I bought this game when it first came out. I remember it being advertised on tv, and I thought it looked great, so I got it and played my first RPG game.
Boy was I blown away!!! Back then the graphics were great, but now I see how bad they are, but I cannot fault the game because it was made back in the day for the PS1 (by the way I did buy a used copy off ebay for 50.00). I do remember the great gameplay, and how I would spend hours caught up in the games storyline. I am now re-playing the game and reliving the wonderful memories of this game.
All the ones giving it bad reviews, like the others said must be little teens who don't understand a classic when they see one. When they get older and Halo becomes a classic like this game, their kids will make fun of Halo I'm sure.
Anyway, don't get caught up in the graphics, this game has a wonderful story and gameplay, and it's enough to play over again.
FF7 Sits on Top of the RPG Mountain January 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I will never get rid of my FF7, I will hurt somebody who try's to take my FF7. Thank you for reading my review.
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