Final Fantasy VII

So, a Final Fantasy VII review. I've been wanting to do one for a long time. Why?

BECAUSE THE GAME FREAKING ROCKS, YO!

*cough*

So why does the game deserve a perfect score?

Because there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. The game feels like real life. People interact the way people really would, as opposed to the way people do in books and movies. The characters feel real, like they actually have personalities. Not only is FFVII the most heavily marketed game in the Final Fantasy Franchise, it is also probably the best.

What else does it boast? Well, the list goes on and on. Most notably for me is the sheer length of the game. These days we shell out a lot of money for games that have little to no storyline. While FFVII isn't exactly cheap, it certainly gives you what you pay for. With a game that will easily exceed the 99 hour timer limit on your first playthrough, as well as provide an amazing follow through on any...

All aboard the hype train. Next stop: Final Fantasy VII. Yes, this is a game that certainly doesn't require a full introduction. If you were around during the reign of the original PlayStation then you knew of this game, and anyone involves in video games will certainly have seen the various additions that have effectively spawned a subseries. I'm about two generations late here but finally it's time I took on Cloud's role and see just what the fuss is all about.

In terms of a PS game the visual has some solid quality to it. Environments are beautifully rendered thanks to the game using pre-rendered backgrounds for many of its locations that have allowed Square to squeeze in a lot of detailed areas. When you first step foot in Midgar you're really taken aback by the sheer industrial nature of it and the sharp...

THE GOOD:
*Storyline
*Memorable characters
*Catchy theme music
*Lots of playability
*Very re-playable
*Classic RPG
*Set the standards for future RPG's

THE BAD:
*I really hate it when people harp on the graphics. I never thought they were that bad, especially for Playstation.

SUMMARY:
Final Fantasy VII really set the standard for all future RPG's. People always say the graphics are outdated, but I don't like to judge graphics by today's standards. I look at graphics by their time era, and as far as I'm concerned, Final Fantasy VII had modern graphics at the time. People used Final Fantasy VII as a building block for modern RPG's.

Compared to other Final Fantasy's, VII had the best idea for magic with the Materia system. It really allowed you to customize your characters and make them more powerful. The music from Final Fantasy VII really sticks out for me too. I often...

THE GOOD:
The greatest story ever played. One of the most iconic RPG villains ever, one of the most interesting heroes ever, one of the strongest female characters ever. Hot-damn!

THE BAD:
The dated graphics. Blocky, full of jaggy edges.. but hey, the story is so good you can look past it.

SUMMARY:
There is a very good reason FFVII is Square's best selling game of all-time. It was vaulted to the forefront due to the quantum leap in graphics, but ultimately its engaging story and complex characters were what kept it at the top.

I have heard FFVII called the greatest story ever played, and I must agree wholeheartedly. There is a true sense of urgency throughout the game that just makes you want to continue, that makes you want to see what the next twist is, that makes you want to help these characters (who quickly become friends) reach their goals. Ultimately it is a story of both revenge and saving the...

THE GOOD:
Everything. It was a pioneer for gaming systems and sony stretched it out early for the initial blow to the now all but defeated Nintendo corporation.
The gameplay is phenomenal and the materia system is without a doubt unmatched to this day

THE BAD:
Poor Graphics by today's standards and a few mistranslations here and there

SUMMARY:
I started this game on its initial release. I then proceeded to make it to the Northern Crater when my memory card erased. 8 years later I finally finshed it and have completed every FF game to date.

The story revolves around Cloud Strife, a young former Shinra SOLDIER who is constantly struggling to find his true identity. He is accompanied Tifa Lockhart, childhood friend and part head of the AVALANCHE rebel group along with Barret Wallace, and Aeris Gainesborough, a flower girl from the slums of Midgar.

Cloud is initially hired by AVALANCHE to derail...

THE GOOD:
It's been 8 years since its release and people are still playing it. One of the best things to hit the PlayStation and the entire gaming world.

The Good:

Graphics (a breakthrough at the time)
Story (the best among FF games)
Battle Sequence (not the best but very addictive)
Musical Score (Nobuo is the best. Enough said)
Miscellaneous (A lot of sidequests and many stuff on the side.)
Characters (Superbly done by Tetsuya Nomura. Characters are great and the character development is awesome)

THE BAD:
I can't think of anything bad about this game. It's one of the best and will always be one of the best.

The Bad:

None! Enough said!

SUMMARY:
If you're playing an RPG that's so addictive and looks so great, then you're playing this. The storyline is so compelling that replaying it over again is worth it. The graphics were the best at the time... no doubt! The Music fits...

THE GOOD:
This game just seemed so incredibly. You need patience and your full attention on a game like this. It's a huge complex story that wants to keep your eyes glued to the screen. If you miss out something, you may grow confused. So be sure to pay attention throughout the story.

The wonderful characters that you have in your group are manly, heroic, handsome, cute, funny, powerful and mysterious. Cloud with his spiky hair and mako coloured eyes, the main character of the story who's destined to destroy the one and only Sephiroth from destroying the planet. Tifa is the fist throwing, power punching chick who is a childhood friend of Clouds and stick by him thick and thin. Barret is the Mister T look-a-like, can have a funny side at him at times and has a cool gun for an arm. Aeris is the pretty girl who is locked with mystery. She's known for her big pink bow, use of Magic and her attempts to flirt with Cloud a lot. Red XIII is a dog like creature...

THE GOOD:
Deep Storyline.
Addictive GamePlay.
Strong connection between the Protagonist and Antagonist.
Graphics amazing at the time.

THE BAD:
Graphics are quite ugly in comparison to today's games.
The Storyline gets really deep and those who are impatient players will probably get confused.

SUMMARY:
For It's time, this game was unparalled.
And even today, it still is.

First off, the character developement in this game is outstanding, and well above that of other RPGs.

Each character has their own deep backgrounds, even the hidden ones. As you play through the game, you are introduced to the many characters, but unlike many RPGs, they are not just introduced and then dropped to simply follow you around, but they evolve with you as you continue to the end of the game. Each character has their motives and connections to the world. Each character has their own story and...

THE GOOD:
This has the perfect combination for an RPG. The storyline is incredible, even so many years on; the characters (with one exception, Cait Shi- err..Sith) are amazing, each with their own pasts; and an uber villain that would scare Satan himself crapless.

THE BAD:
The graphics were amazing when it was released, but they don't quite match up to new games. Don't worry, the rest of the game easily makes up for this. There is nothing else that lets this game down. The WEAPONS can be a challenge, but that doesn't mean they're completely invincible!!

SUMMARY:
Quit your job, dump your boy/girlfriend and unhook the phone. Your only reason for living is here!! For all of those people on the hunt for a perfect RPG, this is the closest you'll ever get to one!!! This game has yet to be bested, even with all the new technology.