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Final Fantasy VII

by SquareSoft
Teen
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,394 customer reviews)


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  • ASIN: B00000JRSB
  • Item Weight: 1 pounds
  • Media: Video Game
  • Release Date: 1997
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,394 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #841 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Long recognized as role-playing games par excellence, the Final Fantasy series gets a technological makeover in this installment (and series debut on the PlayStation). Shedding the two-dimensional graphics and limited sound capabilities of its predecessors, Final Fantasy VII features lush 3-D graphics, beautifully animated "movie" sequences, and soundtrack-quality music. Coupled with the game's intricate storyline, endearing characters, and immense yet highly imaginative world, these new advancements make for a quite an engrossing experience.

The story of Final Fantasy VII centers around a solider named Cloud Strife, who joins forces with Avalanche, a group of resistance fighters, to take down an evil mega-corporation known as Shinra. (The fate of the world hangs in the balance, of course.) Truly epic in scope, this four-disc game requires a considerable amount of time to complete---this reviewer gladly gave up over 80 hours of his life to finish it. But it's definitely a rewarding adventure that every PlayStation owner should consider undertaking, especially since it's now one of the low-priced "Greatest Hits" titles. --Joe Hon

Pros:

  • Intricate and absorbing storyline with endearing characters
  • Immense and highly imaginative game world
  • Special battle system
  • Beautifully animated movie sequences

Cons:

  • Your friends and family may feel neglected

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One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made has to be Final Fantasy VII. Phillip Aguiar  |  325 reviewers made a similar statement
If you ever want to play a great RPG then you need to buy this game. WhoDun Didit  |  219 reviewers made a similar statement
I love this game, I love the characters and the story line. Maria Dahl  |  174 reviewers made a similar statement
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113 of 133 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Out of the Dark Ages December 8, 2004
Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
I'm old enough to remember when RPGs weren't called RPGs. In those days the essence of the game was to move the players about a game board, fighting battles, collecting treasure, and finding clues. Origin's Ultima series was the grandparent of these games - immensely entertaining, but essentially two-dimensional. Among its heirs were the first games in the Final Fantasy line.

This was also a time when computer capabilities and capacity seemed to double every few months. Final Fantasy VII is the result of an inevitable synergy between technology and imagination. Players found themselves in a three-dimensional world where they could wander at will. They were playing with characters that were not only more animated and lifelike, but also had something that resembled personalities. In a very real sense, FFVII changed the gaming landscape, and RPGs reached a new level of credibility.

What is inside is the story of Cloud Strife; an ex-soldier turned mercenary who is drawn into the struggle between Avalanche, a revolutionary group, and Shinra, a rapacious company that is rapidly draining the resources of the planet. Starting out in the city Midgar the battle moves back and forth across the planet, as Cloud gathers team members, accessories and power. Everyone has a history, often mysterious, and an important role to play.

Eventually it becomes clear that the real enemy is a laboratory experiment gone horribly wrong. Shinra's effort to produce supermen has created Sephiroth, who has become one of the legendary villains of the gaming world. Physically beautiful, his mind has been ruined by his knowledge of what he is, and his goal has become the destruction of the world.

The plot is remarkably rich. Within the main story arc are many smaller stories that build the players understanding of the nature of each of the characters. There seem to be an unending number of weapons, powers, and monsters. More than enough material for many replays. The graphics are a bit primitive for our time, but were startling when this game first came out. As your imagination adapts to the imagery, the game becomes truly engaging on many levels. Final Fantasy VII is still one of the best of its genre, Whether you are a student of gaming or an aficionado, it belongs on your shelf.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars In the land of Gaming...Final Fantasy is king. April 20, 2001
I doubt that there will ever be an equal to this epic game, Final Fantasy VII. It's the reason I became the gamer I am today!

Final Fantasy VII puts you in the shoes of a young man by the name of Cloud Strife. Starting off, you're simply a mercenary hired by a resistance force called Avalanche, whom are fighting against the earth-dominating orginization, Shinra. Progressing through the story, however, you find it goes much deeper than that. Throughout his adventure, Cloud strives to find the link between him and his arch enemy (but once friend) Sephiroth, what Shinra is planning for the world, and struggles to find where his emotions lie in a deep love triangle between his long-time friend Tifa, and the kind-hearted flower girl, Aeris. Of course, along the game there are many other characters and sub-missions that lead to different stories, but either way this game promises to leave a lasting impression.

The gameplay, much like the story, is simply amazing! As you progress through the game, you will find new Accesories (items such as rings, ear rings, ribbons, etc.), Armor, and Weapons. Depending on each items power, your overall strength for attacks, defense against attacks, magic effectiveness, and magic defense will increase; however, the true depth comes in the junction system. Each item you equip to yourself will give you junction blocks. These blocks are used to equip magic that you buy or find along your journey. Magic comes in many forms:Some increase stats, some heal, some are attacks, some are devastating monsters (called 'Summons') that unleash devastating attacks on all enemies, and some help you attain more items (such as the ability to 'Steal'). Junctioning magic can also lower stats, bringing more strategy into the game. Junction too much magic, and your character's overall hp (or 'health points', which decrease with each hit) will be minimized in the next battle. Junction to little, and your character will be to weak to inflict any useful damage on the enemy.

My final great aspect in this epic edition of this great series, is the music. The music in the game effects your overall emotions as you play, making the game look and feel even more amazing. I guarantee that after playing this game, you'll find yourself humming at least two of its tracks!

So in conclusion, this game is FLAWLESS! If you want something that will satisfy your gaming pleasure for many a day, this is it. Final Fantasy VII is quite possibly the best game ever made, and in my opinion is still unrivaled.

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75 of 89 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate game cue 1! November 11, 1999
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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Final Fantasy 7...... If you haven't got a copy then either you don't have the playstation or you are plain nuts! The most impressive game to date although now overshadowed by FF8 this game has the greatest plot ever... The mystrious past of you Cloud Strife in a dark world chasing his memory of enemy Sephiroth who wants to ... (SNIP) I'll leave that to you... The graphics are amazing though a bit cartoony, and the battle system is easy to use, casting summon monstaers or slashing an opponent with your huge sword or maybe casting a magic spell, this game just shows how far the playstation can go and it's crammed into 3 massive discs... FF7 drops you straight into battle and the first thing you notice is the brilliant graphics, and this gets better during the FMV cut scenes and is even more shocking due to the Summon monsters who appear, once you see the graphics you think oh it must have a rubbish storyline and plot and a boring game with impossible to solve puzzles, but this is not true, Square known for their enthralling plots, have made one of the most shocking emotional plots inthe world, with you trying to find the truth of the past and about who the real enemy is, while numberous of sub games are given to you to keep you hooked, you can head to the Gold Sourcer and play on the arcade or go on a rollercoater ride, or snowboard at the icle inn or even breed chocobos. And the game just never lets you down in the emotion department, which thrills you with what should I do, traitors and love and hatred, also spying and confusion, this game is an atomic bomb covered in a shape of 3 discs, FF7 a must for all gamers...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!!
I have been wanting this game for so long and now that I have it is just great. Got it a day before it was scheduled to be at my home and at a great price.
Published 2 days ago by Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars fun!
Bought the game for my son. He loves playing it and is my best critic when it comes to games. There it is-
Published 2 days ago by Brandogrrl
5.0 out of 5 stars True C.L.A.S.S.I.C.
The greatness of this game doesn't have to be typed. If you've been living under a rock for the past 20 years, let me tell you this game is quite possibly the best in history. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Herman Feliz
5.0 out of 5 stars A great game
This is a fantastic game. Its got a great storyline full of twists and turns. It has a lot of optional dungeons and bosses an optional characters too. Read more
Published 19 days ago by sevensharks
5.0 out of 5 stars FF VII
This would be my other favorite RPG. I have this copy but you know this game is great.. so much so.. that people jacked my copy like 5 times... So I had to replace it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Terrie Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Only a video-game hipster would deny that this game is amazing
So, if you are reading this, you are (as to the purposes of reading customer reviews) trying to determine if this game is worth buying. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave Figaro
5.0 out of 5 stars My old man just love's it
I was playing the other final fantasy games and I heard this one was like $1.000 of dollers but I find this and i am glad to casue i really wanted to play this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by john
1.0 out of 5 stars The most overrated, atrocious installment of a fallen franchise.
Oh, here they come! Can you hear it? The wimpy cries of the thousands and thousands of fanboys and fangirls of this failure of an RPG! Read more
Published 1 month ago by aaooppeerr
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Game ever made.
I will never give Final Fantasy VII anything less than the highest points aloud. the discs were in perfect shape, great price and fast delivery. I am only mad about one thing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tyler Christopherson
4.0 out of 5 stars Its Good
I love Final fantasy games and they never fail to be fun. This game was a lot of fun. I wouldn't say I love it though because there are ways it could have been better. Read more
Published 1 month ago by austin
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help, ffvii or ffx?
VII is the way to go. X is very, very good, but VII is a game that every gamer needs to play!
Jul 31, 2011 by D. Adkins |  See all 16 posts
Why is it suddenly cool to hate FF7?
younger gamers for the most part are in it for the eye candy... x-box generation gamers want FPSs and GTA's... that's basically all they know... it's really not their fault because that's all they have been introduced to...

final fantasy fans for the most part will deny up and down that seven... Read more
Jun 12, 2007 by carnage |  See all 128 posts
Is PC version playable on Windows 7? Be the first to reply
What are these guys talking about? (dumb reviews)
For every few people that love this game, someone will coma along and claim to hate it just to go against the grain.
Nov 15, 2007 by Brad Davis |  See all 23 posts
Are there any low prices for Final Fantasy 7
You can get it for about $10-$20 (not sure exact) on the US PSN store right now for the PS3. These prices will drop significantly shortly.
Jun 2, 2009 by Bankai78 |  See all 13 posts
have the best of the best ps1 games want to sell all 75 games
Are you missing an 'Enter' key?
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