FF7 Why FF VII is such a good game?

[NoviceNinja]

Why is FFVII universally perceived as this fantastic game of the series? Mind you, I have my own personal reasons for liking it, but I would like to know what you guys think. What is it about VII that makes everyone love it? Share your thoughts, thanks!

 

[Hova]

The one thing that made me fall in love with Final Fantasy VII, is the way Square Enix changed the whole Final Fantasy world from all that ancient-ish style to a way more futuristic one.

 

[Athanas]

Some games are boring when you play them. With this one, however, there are many interesting incidences that keep you alert and entertained.

 

[Maestro]

I think FFVII is the one game that got me to fall in love with the customization. I remember there was even an option where you could turn Barrett into a mage. Although, some people hated the storyline, I thought that it was pretty great.

 

[FolkArtist]

I think the graphics got really good in Final Fantasy7, compared to the older Final Fantasy games- and also this game creates a strong emotional connection with the player and the character. They tell you a lot about the characters personal background so you can really live in their world.

 

[NoviceNinja]

I think the graphics got really good in Final Fantasy7, compared to the older Final Fantasy games- and also this game creates a strong emotional connection with the player and the character. They tell you a lot about the characters personal background so you can really live in their world.
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One of the main points is how well this game's sprites match the environment set by the music, with its super mellowed unrealistic midi sounds. Like the two aesthetics marry perfectly to create a distinct super computerized primitive cartoon feel. I love it.

And yeah at the time people thought it looked excellent. I never caught someone complain in 1997. It wasn't until the release of VIII that people started bashing it for not looking "real" like VIII looked whereas I considered VIII's character models looked tense and awkward when it came out notwithstanding how much I liked it.

 

[Maestro]

The materia system was a nice addition, making playing FFVII a really great experience. The 3D graphics were out of this world and this contributed to an increase in the number of Final Fantasy fanbase.

 

[Hova]

Apart from the good if not great graphics, aesthetics and a new developed final fantasy world, the Final Fantasy VII soundtracks were really amazing.