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90
GMR Magazine
Brought RPGs into the Western spotlight and contained the most debated plot twist of an era. [Feb 2003, p.97]
You can play the game time and time again. Always finding something new, from a new piece of materia to a new place, to defeating the ultimate weapons. The story twists and turns all the time always keeping you guessing as to what will happen next.
Without a doubt, FF7 is one of the top Final Fantasy games out there. It is also one of the best RPG adventures of all time.
10
mobothatglows
Very big leap after FF6. Grew up playing the SNES games but skipped PS1/PS2 FFs and became more of an action/adventure (Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Last of Us) kind of guy, haven't played a JRPG until Persona 5, and just recently ff7 og. The original ff7 is definitely on par with it. Yes, yes, the graphics are dated, but you can tell the specialness of this game overall. This was a game that changed the industry.
10
andrey2010az
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
10
ilovegyros
i’m drowsy and i think this game is amazing 10/10 across the board i love it

Final Fantasy VII

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Sep 7, 1997
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92
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Generally Favorable
8.9
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All Game Guide
Each character, visual graphic, mini-game and every ounce of story has a depth so amplified that it will keep players engrossed for months.
100
GameShark
Every aspect of the game is virtually flawless, from its movie inspired soundtrack, to the incredibly life-like FMV, to the detailed battle and Materia systems, to the boatload of simplistic and addictive mini-games. This is what RPG fans have been waiting for.
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8.9
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Apr 24, 2026
10
mobothatglows
Very big leap after FF6. Grew up playing the SNES games but skipped PS1/PS2 FFs and became more of an action/adventure (Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Last of Us) kind of guy, haven't played a JRPG until Persona 5, and just recently ff7 og. The original ff7 is definitely on par with it. Yes, yes, the graphics are dated, but you can tell the specialness of this game overall. This was a game that changed the industry.
Apr 24, 2026
10
andrey2010az
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
95
GameSpot
Never before have technology, playability, and narrative combined as well as in Final Fantasy VII.
90
Games Domain
Some of the best looking graphics and most involving storylines ever seen on a console.
90
GMR Magazine
Brought RPGs into the Western spotlight and contained the most debated plot twist of an era. [Feb 2003, p.97]
83
Gaming Maxx
The one drawback in my opinion would be the replay value, as many people would find it pointless to replay the entire game just for a few secrets, since the story is the main reason to play a game like this.
75
Electric Playground
There is tons of RPG combat, which is a little too slow for some people and slowed even further by all of the spectacular but lengthy spell animations.
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Apr 14, 2026
10
ilovegyros
i’m drowsy and i think this game is amazing 10/10 across the board i love it
Oct 23, 2025
7
im_benthebigman
One of my top 5 favourite games. So I’m definitely a little biased when it comes say this but it has one of the most compelling and diverse cast of characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing in the JRPG genre. A stellar soundtrack. The visuals are excellent for its time. The story is phenomenal with a hard hitting message. Even the combat is intense despite its slow appearance compared to some modern titles. I think that Final fantasy VII is one of those games that every gamer should experience at some point.
Feb 20, 2025
7
Brunosangi
I wish I had played this one first or as a kid, there was genuinely so much to do, think playing the remake ruined my view of what this could have been
Aug 21, 2021
4
DinoBeam
God I was so hyped for this, and the first few hours of the game that take place in the cyberpunk city TOTALLY live up to the hype. After that it is awful. First, it is so beautiful, each shop, each house, each room is hand drawn and unique, which makes the world feel so real, this is a special accomplishment [no assets used]. The city feels real. The grind feels well paced and fun. The art style with the music is complimentary. After you leave, you instantly feel that tugging in your heart that you should stop; seriously even with a guide and the speed and deathproof boosts that the Nintendo Switch version offers (which I forced myself not to use for 16 hours], even with that it feels like a lifeless hollow grind with no point. This game falls off a cliff taller than the one in Death Note. I do not joke. So many of the reccomendations from people are people who played it back in the day and use the annoying, time wasting, dumb grind as a way to wind down because they don't bother to deep breath or meditate so they can play a real game like Bloodborne or Dragon Quest IV on the DS. I seriously warn you that overall the game is **** and, if you can get it very cheep on sale, if you truly love jrpgs, I highly encourage you to get it just for the first few hours, because at first it really is actually as good as they say!
Jan 23, 2014
4
ThatRetroGamer
Kind **** pleasure of mine. The game ****, but there are some redeeming factors of the game that make me keep playing. But JohnnyD is right. I wasted 42 hours on this game. Wasn't worth it. But I've played worse RPGs. Still the graphics, story, gameplay,and characters are all a mess.
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SummaryAn evil and powerful corporation is slowly draining life from the planet in an effort to control the universe. However, a small rebellion, known as AVALANCHE, has vowed to put an end to this destructive plan. You take on the role of Cloud Strife, an ex-soldier of the evil Shinra corporation, who joins AVALANCHE as a selfish mercenary,... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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  • PlayStation 4
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  • Xbox One
Sep 7, 1997
  • SquareSoft
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