Final Fantasy VII

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1. David Schultz says:

   September 30, 2010 at 7:22 am

   Review by David Schultz for Final Fantasy VII
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   I am an avid Final Fantasy player, having been a fan since Final Fantasy 1 for the NES, and having played each game since, including Japanese versions not released in the U.S. Final Fantasy VII certainly was no disappointment.Some other Final Fantasy games, such as 2 and 3 (Jap: 6), have better plots than VII; however, VII was certainly very close, and far exceeds the standards of most other RPGs. The plot in VII is more complicated than in its predecessors. Hordes of details are tightly interwoven in a magnificent latice. However, there are some scenes and characters that I will describe, for lack of a better word, as stupid. People who have played the game may recall Cate and the funhouse or Don’s House of Love.The graphics are superb, and the game engine is great. Battle scenes are realistic, the scenery is beautiful, and well-rendered full-screen MPEG videos are seamlessly integrated into the game. My only regret is that the controls in a 3D environment are a bit more challenging, especially if you’re using the keyboard.I can’t say I like Materia or the new magic system, whereby a person knows only the magic spells corresponding to the limited number of Materia he or she equips. Furthermore, the game isn’t nearly as challenging; I played it all the way through with only two deaths, and there are places to save the game all over the place, which means that even if you do die, you have as many chances as you’d like. The game doesn’t necessitate purchasing any new equipment; the gear you find along the road will get you all the way through if you’re good at battle tactics.For the benefit of people who haven’t played a Final Fantasy game before, I’ll describe the basic workings. The game is an epic adventure centered around one character, but including about 7 others. It requires no coordination to play, since your success in turn-based battle depends on your strategy, not your timing. There is a good balance between the storyline and battle scenes, so you should enjoy the game regardless of which you like best. The game is really something, and it’s fairly cheap. If you play one Final Fantasy game, make it this one. If you play two, get a Super NES and play 3 (6 in Japan) as well. Then play 8 or 2, or see if you can get your hands on 5.

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2. Genesis Whitmore says:

   September 30, 2010 at 7:53 am

   Review by Genesis Whitmore for Final Fantasy VII
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   I’ve never played the Playstation version of this game and this was my first time playing any sort of Final Fantasy game. I originally purchased it to watch the computer animation but quickly fell in love with the world, the characters, and the dozens of things to do.You start off playing Cloud (or whatever you decide to name him) and are an ex-soldier now fighting for a group called Avalanche who want to shut down a company called Shinra because they’re using Mako energy to power the city. Mako energy is the life energy of every living thing on the planet and once its used up the planet will die. From there you’re quickly plunged into a story about love, betrayal, duty, and saving the world.I easily got 40+ hours of gameplay and the story blew me away. Every time yu think you know what’s going on another clue pops up and blows everything else away. There’s an even balance between combat and actual RPG where you talk to folks in towns.This game also has great replayibility with dozens of sub-quests and side games to keep you busy. Can you raise a gold chocobo? Can you defeat all three weapons? Can you find all the mega-elixers? Can you gain the secret characters? Can you find everyone’s super technique and ultimate weapons?The story was amazingly detailed, the characters were all unique, and the game pulled no punches. I highly reccomend it.

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3. George Buttner says:

   September 30, 2010 at 8:29 am

   Review by George Buttner for Final Fantasy VII
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   As an avid fan of the Final Fantasy series, I have played most every game in the series. (Games after VIII yet included because I’ve yet to get myself a Playstation/PS2.) Overall, the quality of the Final Fantasy series is excellent, but Final Fantasy VII is still my favorite, beating out even the later Final Fantasy VIII. Final Fantasy VII has so many great qualities, among them:Replayability: Anybody that says that they did everything there is to do in Final Fantasy VII the first time they played through is lying. There are so many different subquests. I don’t wish to spoil them, but they involve dating, chocobos, minigames and so much more. Oh, and the Gold Saucer, which I won’t spoil, but there hasn’t been anything like it in any of the games I’ve played.Plotline: My favorite of the Final Fantasy games I’ve played. Adventure, love, betrayal, deceit, intrigue, it’s all there and more. Battle System: One of the most well developed of the Final Fantasy games I’ve played. To respond to a couple of the listed “cons,” I personally did not find the interface to be all that frusturating. In fact, I find it a lot less frusturating than the interfaces of some of the earlier Final Fantasy games. It’s not too difficult to figure out either and anything that may be unclear is cleared up in the provided and detailed instructions. As for the sound, anything that may be lacking in the sound department is more than made up for in the amazing music, which I find to be the most memorable and beautiful of the Final Fantasy games I’ve played.Don’t let its age and somewhat outdated graphics keep you from playing this game. Try it, you’ll definitely find it worth your time.

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4. Sue says:

   September 30, 2010 at 8:37 am

   Review by Sue for Final Fantasy VII
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   Storywise, graphics wise, and fun-wise this game is great. If you can get it to work, that is. It is a notoriously buggy game that simply will not run on many computers without crashing every 15 minutes. Be sure to check out the tech support to see just how unreliable the game really is, and how little the company cares about making it work correctly.

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5. says:

   September 30, 2010 at 8:53 am

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   I thought that this particular game’s dialogue at times was a bit immature or for a 10 year old. But overall the graphics were intense considering it was made 5 years ago. The cinematic scenes were a bonus, and a break from some of the “corn” dialogue. The summon spells and level breaks animations were a definte must and will be enjoyed by all (especially Cloud’s limit level 4). The game play was simple and the controls were a cinch. I highly recommend this game for any diehard rpg fan and a invite to try for the gamers in the sports and action category (I’m pretty sure they’ll enjoy it too). The story line ran along the lines of a soap opera and the special bosses gave you a run for your money. Overall this is one at the top of my list, I invite anyone that wants a challenge to come and try it. It starts a little slow, but it will pull you in.

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