FINAL FANTASY VII

The themes of environmentalism still rings true several decades after it's original release.

I've heard and watched so much about FF7 and so I finally decided to buy and play for myself. Thankfully I've only ever watched challenge runs so the story hasn't been spoiled for me. I love it, the old graphics just hit different and I know there are mods that make it look better but maybe I'll get them on the second playthrough. Just buy this version so you can play it while saving up for the remastered versions.

FF7 is a video game I'm glad I experienced before I die.
The story, backgrounds, cast, designs, CGI animation, music, gameplay.. you can feel the intention and passion from people that made the game wanted you to.
It reminds me the vibe I felt playing Ocarina of Time as a kid.
7th Heaven 3x speed with Ninostyle field model and upscaled art.
22 year old zoomer.

I really wish the Steam version of this game had some quality of life features that other ports have (for example, the Nintendo Switch port). It also has a lot of bugs that crashed my game a few times.

That being said, its still Final Fantasy 7, so of course its great!

I'm writing this right as I've finished the game. I cannot recommend it enough.
Even though it's nearly 30 years old, it's still so unbelievably entertaining, with mechanics that aged surprisingly well.
This is my introduction to the Final Fantasy series and, really, JRPGs in general, and I think I couldn't have picked a better game.
The combat is simple yet extremely fun, so much so I didn't run from a single fight (partially because I didn't know how).
Music, in general, is timeless, but this game's soundtrack especially. You'll hum tunes in your head, and surely revisit them.
The story is what makes this already impressive game into a masterpiece. Don't look up anything about it, and if there's anything you already know, delete it from your brain. That way, the first playthrough will be perfect.
If you're reading this and you're still not sure whether or not you should play Final Fantasy 7:
You should, it won't disappoint.

I played the entire game bug-free. It was bliss. Got to the final boss fight...safer Sephiroth. After he casted the second Nova spell, my game crashed. No way in hell I want to do all of that again.

Really unfortunate. Of all places, literally the last boss. This sucks.

This game holds a very special place in my heart. One of the first games I ever played that held a story. An epic that started my love for games as an art medium.

A story about an unreliable narrator, and how fragmented memories, expectations, and the circumstances of ones birth create an individual. Its a beautiful game, and for those of you who didn't grow up with it, if you can get past the 1997 graphics you'll find a gem of a game.

There are plenty of mods to uprender the game with newer HD graphics. Go out of your way to give this game a shot.

classic game, a blast from the past, tons of fun for any age, a true gem from the past

Ok so this is my favourite game of all time by a large margin, I've had this game be a part of my life for almost 12 years now and I keep coming back to it, once a year, for a full playthrough (usually on ps1, hence my somewhat low hours on steam).
This game is absolutely fantastic, with an insanely good score and will have a lasting impact on you long after your playthrough.

A game synonymous with my childhood, made even better with mods created by people who really care. Check out 7th Heaven mod manager. Replaying the game with the Echo S voice acting and new textures/mods is pretty damn amazing. I love the official remake project, but I never knew how much I wanted a straight up remaster of the original with new textures. Mods also allow for the games dialogue to be much closer to the original intent in Japanese, meaning the story is so much better and well written then original translations. Play this legendary game, and check out the community modding it!

classic, great story and characters, oldschool JRPG gameplay that may seem dated, use 7th heaven to improve graphics and add other things like voice acting

If a game from 1997 can make me take almost 200 screenshots, it must me divine. FF7 is a game like no other that will forever remain a classic. Aerith lives forever

Final Fantasy 7 was one of those rare games that really grabbed my imagination and fast became one of my all time favorites. Back in 1997 when it dropped, I had a long 4 day weekend off of work and spent all 4 of those days on my PlayStation playing FF7. I had always been a fan of the series, but FF7 took everything to a whole new level.

Fast forward 28 years and I still love this game. In all that time I've replayed it about a dozen times. These days I play it using 7th Heaven, a special mod manager that breathes new like into the game. My PlayStation is long gone, but I still own my original PC version of FF7, so I didn't need to buy it on here. However, since I like the game so much, having it on Steam so I don't have to break out my disks to play was totally worth it.

Now, I just need to break down and play the remake.

The only reason I bought this game was because of the translation, despite the criticism it had.

After putting 20 hours into the game, it broke due to the chocobo racing glitch at the gold saucer that people complained about more than 20 years ago on fan forums, which gives me the impression Sqenix just rereleased the game without giving it much attention.

I was able to use the Black Chocobo utility to convert my save from Steam to a PSX memory card file so I didn't lose my progress, and continued to play it on an emulator without problems. Going to Duckstation, I realized the sound on the PC version is also pretty terrible.

I take review bombing with a grain of salt, but as someone who's not as diehard of a fan as other people are about this game (it's still great), it's a shame you should definitely try elsewhere.

There are certain ways you can play the new translation on PSX, by the way.

Four hours in, I've already committed eco terrorism, been scolded by a flower girl, and bullied by a talking cat in a pinball bar. Midgar is equal parts dystopian nightmare and '90s RPG charm, and I'm loving every second of it. Combat feels like a chaotic game of 'who has the biggest sword' (spoiler: it's always Cloud), and Materia lets me hurl fireballs like a reckless wizard. The character models look like they were assembled from leftover Lego bricks, but somehow, it just adds to the charm. Verdict so far? This game is fantastic, and I can't wait to see how much worse my life choices get.

It's honestly amazing how Square was able to make this game back in 1997 and even before that in its development stage.. Older games have that charm that no new games can replicate..
The music, the jankiness, the jokes will all stick with you after finishing FF7 OG.

It is truly a wonderful experience to be able to play what was once a technical marvel and spectacle back in 1997.

Final Fantasy VII is the peak of the mountain which all other RPG's try to climb. It sets the standard for modern RPG's and provides a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Leaving Midgar for the 1st time still holds up as one of the greatest video game moments of all time. Everyone should play this game at least once before they leave the planet ^_^

Game regularly does not work on steam, just get an emulator and play it there, I have had 0 issues using emulators and tons of issues using steam. I recommend this game, but not through steam. Oh and it refuses to recognize my ps4 controller. all I did was take a break and play other games after putting in over 400 hours on the game and now it is unplayable. Goes out of its way to not recognize my ps4 controller that I used to put the 400 hours of play on the game originally. Light bar immediately shuts off when ff7 starts. loads up to the main menu and tells me to use a keyboard and how to do so. DS4Windows is up to date.

I didn't play this game for the longest time, thinking if it played as poorly as it looked it must not be worth the hype.

I was wrong. This game has aged gracefully, and I'm so glad I got around to playing it. Don't mod it to hell and back, just use "The Reunion" to install "Beacause" to fix the localization and "Audio Replacement" to fix the sound.

one of the best video games ever made. the remake is cool but this game is better. as someone who started with the remake and went back to this game later i can say that this game has stood the test of time and has mods to modernize it. 10/10 will definitely finish

i like the game but im near the end and one boss fight that i try to do keeps crashing. at a certant point during the battle when i know the boss is about to be killed. the game just crashes. please devs look into this and fix it! im on a steamdeck, probly why it crashes.

A timeless classic - this was my first playthrough and I loved it. The different ways of cinematic storytelling and the amount of mechanics/mini-games that were crammed into this are extremely impressive considering this released in 1997. I cannot wait to play through the remakes trilogy & see it all again/compare the differences.

This game at times can be brutal, annoying and obtuse, and some things haven't aged well, but when it works and clicks, wow - an unforgettable experience.

Still the definitive version of FF7. Catch it on sale and download 7th Heaven Mod Manager. Waaaaay better than the remakes!!!

Always loved this game, played it for hundreds of hours back in the 90's and now being able to mod it with 7th heaven really improves the experience.

Gaming has been quit lack luster lately as I'm sure everyone has been feeling for the most part. But this has been the best investment I've made in a looong time.. Loved this game when I was 7 and I still love it. With 7th Heaven mods, it just makes it that much better. Same feeling you get with the original game. The whole 4 hours into this game has just been nothing but nostalgia.

Final Fantasy VII isn't a game that will blow anyone away with its dialogue. There's goofiness right around the corner from serious moments. Its models are blocky, dated, and odd. It's a bit convoluted at times. The world is obtuse.
And yet, despite all this, the game is incredible.

If you've never played a Final Fantasy game, this is perhaps the one to start with. Yes, there is the Remake trilogy, but if you can stomach old games and their sensibilities at least a little bit, I would very much recommend this one.
To say it was a leap from VI is an understatement. VI on the SNES was already pushing boundaries with its storytelling and character work, for VII to take that into a 3D environment (using the PS1's tech), nail down most of what made VI work and then expand upon it was nothing short of incredible.
Final Fantasy VII only really excels against present day games in one department. The music. The soundtrack is perhaps my favourite in gaming, certainly at least in the top 5. What makes the game special is that nearly everything else is done extremely competently.
The gameplay loop won't blow people away, but it is addicting and diverse. The characters are close to a level of nuance, but the game balances its large and varied cast (even the optional party members) in a way that makes it seem effortless.
The world is built in a linear fashion — you start out in the most detailed city in the game — but the narrative enhances the story that's filled with great mysteries. And yes, the answers are satisfying.

I mentioned the game was goofy before in a negative light, perhaps that was a bit harsh. The goofiness in a lot of these places make its world feel endearing. The casual dialogue with people on the streets is memorable. The light-heartedness mostly serves to have those darker portions hit hard, and hit hard they do.
It's all the little things that make the game. The way the handholds shake on the train. The vistas that they didn't have to go as hard as they did for. The wacky enemies. The many minigames. It all adds up to something that surpasses its contemporaries, and hell even a lot of games that come out today. I've rarely been as immersed in a world as I was traipsing through Midgar's lively neon-lit slums, under the giant steel plates of the higher class folk and that great central tower looming over all.

On a technical stand point, I would actually recommend using mods. A few of them really take away the dated aspects of the game. I initially played it in 2014 with no mods, and then again during the Pandemic on my PS4. This time, I used the 7th Heaven mod manager (which compared to other games was a cakewalk to use) and it was the best experience I've had with the game yet.
Turning the game widescreen, upscaling the backgrounds that were already pretty great, getting a more accurate translation (still without Japanese honorifics, I'm not that much of a weeb), and allowing a speed-up option really enhanced the experience, while still exploring the core of a game the developers designed. I highly, highly recommend adding just a few mods. You don't have to feel bad; they ended up doing models that actually look close to human in FF VIII so it's nice to change it here a few years before the devs did.

With Rebirth coming out on PC, and the third game on the horizon, I can only recommend people give this a go. The Remake is fun, but it does some of my favourite moments a bit worse (and some better, to be fair). Older games can be fun, especially because they trusted the player's imagination more. If you need an adventure, this one is waiting for you.

I really enjoyed playing FF7 again after so many years. Must be played with 7th Heaven for modding. It works great on handheld with about 8w. (5 hours battery life).

Man, a lot of time has gone by since this game first came out. Swapping characters with a cell phone used to be cool because most of us didn't even have cell phones back then. Pluto's not even a planet anymore! (and not just cuz Sephiroth obliterated it with his summon.) It's nearly impossible to understate what a phenomenon this game was upon its initial release on the playstation in 1997. The world was still just feeling out what video games could be and VII left us in sheer awe of it's scope and ambition; many of us have been chasing that high ever since. All the chances SE took paid off, everything about VII was sparkly and amazing.

But admittedly, aspects of the original game are showing it's age. This was the most expensive video game ever produced when it initially came out, but the backgrounds, FMV's and character models are comically gauche by modern standards. (But there is a vibrant collection of community mods to smooth things out if you want to go that route.)

And if you're in it for the achievements, be prepared for an uphill trek; several of them are missable and a handful are very grindy. Modern palates will undoubtedly find the process of spoon-feeding elixirs to magic pots and running around in a tight circle for a dozen hours to be pretty unpleasant.

Setting those gripes aside, the game is still great. The soundtrack is timeless, the story is epic, the characters are downright cool and the battles are still as crisp and engaging as ever. This game will forever be a massive influence on my youth and my imagination and on modern gaming as a whole. It's still an amazing adventure for those who want to embark on it...just be prepared for a few cobwebs here and there. :FFIX_Chocobo:

Technically the first RPG I ever played was FFVI on an emulator, but even more technically FFVII is the first RPG I ever played and beat. I was in middle school, late 90's. I played over 100 hrs of this game and loved it. Doing ALL side quests including Ruby/Emerald/Gold Chocobo etc. After this I Played VIII, IX, X and XII all upon release. I love them all in different ways, and have always thought that I liked VIII and X more until....

It's now been over 20 years since I played it so I decided to revisit on steam in preparation of the remake coming out. I am so surprised about how much I forgot about the story and characters. I'm having a blast re-visiting the gameplay and getting that thrill of linking Materia and growing it. I love the old battle style because i grew up with it, and find grinding to be fun and meditative.

The soundtrack is so amazing. Picking a favorite Final Fantasy is almost impossible, but there's a reason why this one has stood out over the years and the first to be re-made. I'm realizing that this game helped shape the person I am. It still has a very important message that is even more relevant today, regarding large corporations destroying the planet amongst other things.

I feel so lucky to have experienced this and the other FF games as they came out, what a special time in the gaming world.

Steam Deck/Controller Configuration Tips!

The default button mapping is all messed up in this PC port, so for full enjoyment here's what to do:

If playing directly on the Deck, open FFVII to the "PLAY" screen. Tap "SETTINGS" on the touch screen, then go to the JOYSTICK tab. Tap on each input option and press the corresponding button on your Deck to map the controller properly.

DO NOT modify the controller configurations inside the game itself (via the party menu where you see your characters faces and the menu options)!

Not only will it not fix anything, you could further screw up the controls and make the game literally unplayable.

My recommendations for Steam Deck button mappings:

OK = A
CANCEL = B
MENU = Y
UP = Stick Up
LEFT = Stick Left
RIGHT = Stick Right
DOWN = Stick Down
START = "Hamburger" Button
SWITCH = X
PAGE UP = L1
PAGE DOWN = R1
TARGET = R3 (Right Stick In)
ASSIST = "Two Window" Button
CAMERA = L3 (Left Stick In)

This will get you pretty close to the original PS1 control scheme, though you could swap the OK and CANCEL mappings if you'd like (some online walkthroughs use this layout). Same mapping logic works for XBox controllers.

Don't forget that STEAM + X brings up the onscreen keyboard, which you will need to use to start the game. When it boots up, open the keyboard and input the X key (not the X button). This will bring you to file select, where you can play "normally" with a controller.

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With that out of the way, I'll just say this port obviously has issues. The default controller mapping is already bad enough, but also the in-game button icons are their nonsensical designations (PAGE UP, SWITCH, ASSIST, etc) instead of "A" or "B". Thus you really need to understand which designation belongs to which controller button or else you'll have a bad time. And I do recommend playing on a controller over KB&M.

But beyond that, I had no performance issues and was able to play as much as four hours straight on a single battery charge.

My quick two cents on FFVII as a game: it's worth playing if you haven't already and want a nostalgia trip. It's GOATed for a reason. That said, it's not my favorite of the mainline games (that would be X) but it's definitely up there.

One last comment: the Steam Achievements are different from the Playstation Trophies for some reason. Not sure why they did this, but be warned. It took me roughly 65 hours following a walkthrough to get every achievement.

Personally my favorite game of all time it has an amazing story with character's you will grow to love but even so even I can admit that the gameplay doesn't hold up compared to this day and age of video games because this was made in 1997 but I would highly recommend this to anyone who is even remotely into rpg's because it's a classic that revolutionized how rpg's have come to be made nowadays

Once upon a time, this game was broken. It was practically impossible to get a controller to work with it without using a custom launcher. At some point Square finally gave this game some minimal touches and it now works with XBOX/Playstation controllers.

Everything that made the PS original an instant classic seems to be here and the fights themselves look crisp at 4k which is probably a bit more than I expected. If you want to make it look even cleaner, you can probably still use the custom launcher (google it) and that can give you the avenue to download updated enemy models and fight stage backgrounds.

It's a classic - if you played the PS version, you are getting the same thing with PC niceties like playing in a window and various screen resolution options, and the ability to mod the game of course, but other than that it is the same. I've enjoyed replaying it here, it is fun to get the achievements.

This review will be a bit weird and unusual. I love Final Fantasy as a franchise, but I never really got the appreciation for 7 as being the pillar of the whole franchise and the best of the best. I have now completed the game and I kinda get it, but in reality this game is not that good.

In detail what I mean is that the game is part of gaming history and a generational game that revolutionised the JRPG genre. For that time specifically this game can be considered a gem, but looking back at it, I cannot recommend to play this specific version of 7. The plot, music, characters and music I loved, but the gameplay and specifically this PC port as this is the original Eidos version, it did not get a remastered like 8 and lacks crucial quality of life changes such as a comprehensible control option and changing the inputs for controller which makes some minigames impossible and makes the game at certain sections immensely unenjoyable. The constant barrage of minigames from the game (all of them are jank and suck) are also detrimental to the experience.
I'm not a fan of the materia system as well, it can be grasped, but it took me until the end of the game to get a form of the build going, since characters in gameplay lack the variety and well "characteristics" that make them memorable, anyone can be made anything, but there are bad options in builds as well. 8 is such a better implementation of a similar gameplay system and 7 was a slog to get through.

Still why do I give this a positive review? The plot. It is phenomenal. While there are many, and I mean, MANY soap opera elements to it and it does meander after you leave Midgar and until the start of Disc 2. At the start of Disc 2 you are taken on a fast paced, riveting and occasionally moving plot. Naturally everyone knows the main beats, because it is common pop culture knowledge, but there are some surprises left in this game still.

I recommend to experience the story, but not the actual game. As it stands, I will give this game a 7/10 but the more I think about the lacking elements of the gameplay, compared to the phenomenal highs of the plot I cannot give a higher score than this.

Cait Sith is the GOAT and I would play slots with Sephiroth again, if only one of his moves wouldn't take almost 3 minutes to complete. I mean really, I could write this whole review again while that plays over and over, because he mashes that all the time.
The rough edges are really rough, but the journey makes up for it.

I have been on and off during this game play because the story is so long, and there are endless mazes/searches and too many little monsters to face randomly. Whether like it or not, the game presents an unprecedented world view from the air, the ground, under the sea and the past, the present and the future. It successfully tells a consistent and heartfelt story, although i did not always enjoy (due to the many sub-tasks and less important plots) while playing. Still want to recommend this game to others, since this is one of a kind classics.

What can I say about this game that haven't been said, I have never played it before so I wanted to try to see what the people that played it when it came out experienced, and almost 30 years after its release in 2025 I see it, saying that is a good game stays short,there is a reason why is considered a legend in video games and I can confirm it, so if you like JRPG classic combat you have to play it, not just for an archaeological or academic reason, if not because it is a genuine great game with an amazing history and characters

This game suddenly requires linking to the Square-Enix account. Linking to another account is fine but not when Square-Enix's website cannot be reached and cannot detect my functioning internet connection. Steam support cannot handle, I spent half a day searching for solutions and ways to reach Square-Enix support site only to find the sites are MIA and unreachable. And I can't play the game because of this EXTRA step. And it's not just FF7, I can't play my FF8-13 also because of this EXTRA step. This is ridiculous. Square-Enix already screwed me once with the mobile versions FF1-FF6 by doing a pixle remake and making the old versions of my FF1-FF6 only playable on the last device that had the game installed. And now that device has broke down after nearly a decade of wear and tear. Now, if I want to play FF1-FF6, I have buy them all over again. If Square-Enix enjoy making their games so inaccessible and do things that waste customers' money, fine. I will never purchase anything developed by Square-Enix again! I should have known that Square-Enix has become a cash grab developer when they made games like FFBE, Mobius FF etc. It was foolish of me to think that this attitude of Square Enix's won't affect single purchase games.

Conclusion: Square Enix is also corrupted to the core now, just like Activison and EA. From what I understood, this EXTRA step of needing internet access to play SINGLE PLAYER,/SINGLE PURCHASE game was to prevent piracy. So Square Enix is protecting their own interest by sacrificing players'. Stay away from from all of Square Enix's products as you would with EA and Activision.

While not without its rough edges, FF7 is an enjoyable RPG which only slightly outstays its welcome. To be honest I definitely see myself coming back for the achievements, as by the end it had grown on me a lot

Es un juego viejo que no ha envejecido bien debido a que los graficos de esos años eran muy basicos y actualmente se ven algo mal, pero para mi sigue siendo un exelente juego y uno de los que mas cariño le tengo.
Si no lo has jugado nunca recomiendo el uso de MODs, principalmente de texturas y modelos de personajes. El mod Manager de "7th Heaven" es espectacular para ello.

I'm surprised how much fun I had playing this game for the first time in 2025. Goes to show that a good story and interesting characters goes a long way.

Played well on Steam Deck with 7th Heaven mod frontend. Enjoyed the 60fps, better character models, and full voice acting. 10 of 10. Would Echo S again.

Finally able to pull a long play through after putting it off for so long, all I can say is I understand it now. The music, the vibes, the world building is amazing and I'm not even half-way into the game.
I am a Zack Fair fan first as Crisis Core on the PSP was my first ever final fantasy game not really caring about other characters except Aerith and that Cloud was just another background character to me with the overused emo and brooding personality but going deeper into world, the story , exploring each of the party member's backstories and personalities made me a fan of the whole FFVII game, even the graphics I started to not even mind. A MUST PLAY.

Game won't launch stuck at 10% because DRM network requirements trying to connect offline/broken square enix servers.

Great game.

Terrible steam port that prevents you from actually launching the game

MUITO BOM!

entendi o poque desse jogo ser tão aclamado, com certeza é o melhor final fantasy dentre os 7 primeiros e faz jus ao hype que tem, personagens muito interessantes, e trilha sonora é muito boa principalmente a do sephirot que é um show a parte.
Vale muito a pena jogar!

All time classic. Strongly recommend installing 7th Heaven for easy to use mod support allowing you to remaster the game to your liking. Avoid voice acting mods your first time round, dialog in the game is fairly simplistic and often poorly translated which becomes a lot more noticeable when its spoken aloud

Without the Qhimm mods, it's pretty archaic by all standards, but that does not detract the fact that it's a legendary game.
With the Qhimm mods, what can we say, that's an experience in it's own universe of awesomeness.

If it's not in your Steam library already, (have you been under a rock?) it should be, if not, that's almost criminal.

A Timeless RPG Classic!
Final Fantasy VII is a masterpiece that revolutionized the RPG genre and remains one of the most beloved games of all time.
The game’s story is a blend of action, drama, and deep emotional moments.
Themes of identity, loss, and friendship are explored with great depth, making the characters feel real and relatable.
Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Barret become unforgettable companions, and their personal journeys resonate long after the game ends.
The turn-based combat system is both accessible and strategic, with the materia system offering a vast array of customization options for each character.
The world of Final Fantasy VII is expansive, filled with memorable locations, side quests, and secrets, encouraging exploration.
The music, composed by Nobuo Uematsu, is iconic, with tracks like "One-Winged Angel" and "Aerith’s Theme" leaving a lasting impact.
Visually, though quite dated by today’s standards, the game’s pre-rendered backgrounds and character models have an undeniable charm that adds to its nostalgic allure.
The pacing is near perfect, with a sense of adventure and tension that drives the story forward.
Final Fantasy VII is more than just a game; it’s an experience that redefined RPGs for a generation.
Its influence on the industry is undeniable, and it continues to captivate players, old and new.
If you haven’t played it yet, you’re missing out on a piece of gaming history.

Great Game, good story and characters, the combat is cool even if a bit simple at times. Loved it

From the lense of 2024, the game hasn't aged great. I found the controls pretty clunky and the older graphics made some buttons and world items you were supposed to click on quite hard to see. In 1997 they would look state of the art so I can't fault the game when I am playing it nearly 30 years later. A few of the minigames only explained what to do once and then threw you right into it leading to a lot of frustration because I didn't grasp what I was supposed to do. Was a fun running joke I said to friends that whenever I got stuck I was officially dumber than an 8 year old in 1997 who could figure it out back then. I even ended up having to write down some button translations since the game didn't display the playstation controller buttons. I had a crash 20 hours in that completely deleted my save file which was annoying, but besides that it ran pretty well. Despite this the world, map and animations of moves and attacks actually weren't half bad for a game so old. Much like FFX, it was cool summoning giant creatures to turn the tide of battle.

When it came to combat, the game actually didn't show its age at all. FF7 features a turn based system, but with a timer that signified when you and enemies could take a turn. This means that while you are trying to figure out a plan of attack, the enemy can hit you. While I still prefer straight up turn based, I kind of loved that challenge. Having to think on your feet and be prepared meant that you could get punished for making mistakes more. Each team member could for the most part be built however you liked so there wasn't any real restrictions on who you had in your party unless you were doing a specific quest for one of them. The materia system allowed for sick combos and the balancing of those with how much hp and mp the character had led to some tough decisions and setups.

The story of FF7 really shines and stands the test of time. It hits all the emotions and is well worth putting up with the really old gameplay. It brought a lot of challenges and really tested my patience at times, but I am really glad I played it. It has made me even more excited to see the story and characters in a modern light with the remakes and I now know what all the hype behind it was. I can completely understand why everyone lost their minds about it back when it came out and despite all its flaws I would still recommend it for jrpg enthusiasts.

OK, I see why this game gets all the acclaim that it does.

The events leading up to the end of disc 1 made me cry. The music, the story, the resolution... All up there. Controls being annoying are the only weakness, as this wasn't a proper port and you still have to use the keyboard a lot.