FINAL FANTASY VII Reviews

I'm just going to post my refund request comment. Why is there no music? Why is there is there none of the iconic music? That is a good 40% at least of what makes this game and Final Fantasy series so memorable to fans, myself very much included. Please advise management that they botched this game with that decision. I'll take my money back, now. Thank you for your time. Stop fumbling, Steam. _________________________ *Kirk looks up and yells into the communicator savagely "STEEEAAAAMM!!"

Buy on promo, never full price. SQEX dropped the ball hard with this half-assed port. The vanilla experience of FF7/Steam is below that of the original PS1 version by most metrics (sound quality, framerate, controller support is a joke and requires more fiddling than necessary). That being said, the available mods from the community are amazing and do make playing this version worthwhile afterall.

I love Remake and Rebirth, so it's great having a way to play the original on PC. The game plays great, and works with a controller totally fine (the controller only works once in-game, so you just need to get to a point where you're controlling Cloud). And I linked the Square Enix account, and it was cool to do the character level boost (took just a little bit to figure out how). Note: there are no native "cheats" like in the console versions.

This game does NOT have controller support and you will have to do a lot of troubleshooting to fix it yourself. I do not recommend playing this game through Steam, rather you should play it through DuckStation.

This is of course one of the greatest jrpgs in history. Its not the game that's the problem. Its the port. This is a god awful PC port. Controller support is iffy, keyboard controls are terrible and crashes for no reason are inexcusable considering how there isn't always a save point available.

This game holds up in ways I didn’t expect. The story is emotional, the characters feel alive, and the soundtrack is unforgettable. There is a kind of sincerity in this game that is rare. Every part of it feels carefully crafted, from the smallest dialogue moments to the biggest plot twists. The simplicity of the graphics doesn’t take anything away. In fact, it somehow makes everything feel more pure. You should really play this game at some point. It is hands down one of my favorite games I’ve ever played.

I wish I could put a mixed review on steam because as much as I love parts of the game and have a lot of nostalgia for it, I do not think it holds up well at all. The reduced party size and minimal gameplay variety between characters, as well as the freedom and simplicity of the materia system results in combat that frequently has minimal depth or variety, only to be interrupted by minute long plus summon and attack cut-scenes as you move into the late game. The writing is frequently extremely on the nose and rough, and some characters (like Barrett and Cait Sith) just aren't handled well. The endgame content, while iconic, is insanely grindy. The forced minigames for story progression kill pacing and just aren't very fun for the most part. The static image backgrounds are often difficult to navigate based on visuals alone, and area layouts are almost all short, simplistic, and lack interesting features outside of combat. From the strict perspective of its quality as a game it feels like a massive step back from FF6 in every respect. But at the same time it is Final Fantasy 7. The aesthetics are soaked with charm that persists despite their dated appearance. The world and characters are iconic. This is the game that defined not just the future of RPGs as a genre and brought Final Fantasy firmly into the international limelight, but pushed the limits of 3D graphics to a new level. There are gems within it. The Midgar section (or 75% of it), Cid's backstory, the sequences around Cloud's backstory, and the end of all three discs are great (for the most part). Despite all of its flaws and difficulties, Final Fantasy 7 is by no doubt a triumph of its time. I do not recommend Final Fantasy 7 for people who want to play a Final Fantasy game, or for more casual fans of the franchise. I do recommend it for people who want to understand gaming history, and are willing to push past all of the rough parts.

Final Fantasy VII (Classic) is truly a masterpiece. Even after all these years, the story remains powerful and unforgettable, with deep themes of friendship, loss, and hope. The character development is outstanding every party member feels unique, with their own struggles and growth. The world-building is rich and immersive, from bustling cities to mysterious ruins, and the soundtrack still gives me chills. While the graphics show their age, the emotional weight and narrative depth more than make up for it. This game isn’t just about battles it’s about a journey that stays with you long after the credits roll. A timeless classic that every RPG/JRPG fan should experience.

one of the greatest, and most groundbreaking RPGs of all time. If you want to get into the RPG scene, this is a great Start point, because its DNA is scene everywhere from Expedition 33, to Undertale. Final Fantasy 7's influence is widespread.