Final Fantasy VII

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  • Summary: Mako. The discovery of this natural resource drawn directly from the planet's life force marked the dawn of a new era, and now the energy sustains the lives of people across the world. However, the Shinra Company has monopolized mako production, and in doing so established a powerfulMako. The discovery of this natural resource drawn directly from the planet's life force marked the dawn of a new era, and now the energy sustains the lives of people across the world. However, the Shinra Company has monopolized mako production, and in doing so established a powerful hegemony--its influence reaching the far corners of the globe.

    Cloud, a former member of Shinra's military organization, SOLDIER, joins the anti-Shinra resistance group AVALANCHE, despite caring little for their motives. During one of the group's attempts to stop the company, they learn of the return of Sephiroth, Cloud's nemesis, and that with his reemergence, the planet is in greater danger than anyone had expected.

    With the fate of the world riding on their success, Cloud and his allies set out to quell this deadly threat.    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. God is a Geek
    Apr 16, 2019
    100
    For my money, it’s nice to have a smoother looking game after twenty years, because part of the reason I’ve hesitated to return is that I didn’t want to sully the memory of one of my favs. I shouldn’t have worried, though, the instant that music started up I had goosebumps, and despite some language that, in 2019, it’s surprising was left in, this is still one of the greatest games ever made, only now it has even more respect for your time.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Apr 2, 2019
    90
    The rough edges may be more prominent these days, but Final Fantasy VII is still one of the greatest JRPGs ever, with unsurpassed character design, world building, party customization, and music.
  3. Nintendo Insider
    May 28, 2019
    90
    Whether it’s Nobuo Uematsu’s incomparable soundtrack or the game’s characterful cast, Final Fantasy VII will forever be remembered as a genre-defining classic. Now on Nintendo Switch, it’s the perfect chance for newcomers to uncover the truth about Cloud’s lost past for the first time, and, for those that have beaten it before, to relive the adventure both at home and on the move.
  4. Gaming Age
    Apr 8, 2019
    83
    This is a very worthy version of Final Fantasy VII as it originally appeared and still worth playing today. If the few bugs are patched out it’s an even better deal. Whether you want to play it on the Switch with its unique hardware abilities or pay less on a different platform is up to you but I’m glad we even have these options. So it’s a good recommendation and we even got through the review without making a pun about the AVALANCHE of Final Fantasy releases now moving over to the Switch.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Apr 15, 2019
    80
    One of the defining games of the 90s is ported to the Switch with a few bells and whistles. Essential playing for newcomers and veterans.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 1, 2019
    80
    Final Fantasy VII is a legendary RPG who really deserves your attention if you never played it before. It feels clunky at times and the Switch porting has some issues which should have been fixed by now.
  7. RPGamer
    Apr 15, 2019
    60
    Playing through Final Fantasy VII, it’s easy to see why it was the game in the series selected to be remade. There are some fundamental issues in its overall story and it certainly hasn’t stood the test of time as well as many other titles have, but it still provides a strong base with its engaging cast and it’s easy to see how its steampunk designs would look much better with today’s technology. Final Fantasy VII is worth checking out and offers plenty of entertaining moments, but it’s going to be appreciated by those looking at it with rose-tinted nostalgia far more than anyone picking it up for the first time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. Rhex98
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    El juego que hizo explotar la popularidad de la saga Final Fantasy y una de las obras maestras de la primera PlayStation, Tiene algunasEl juego que hizo explotar la popularidad de la saga Final Fantasy y una de las obras maestras de la primera PlayStation, Tiene algunas novedades que hacen la experiencia un poco más agradable.… Expand
  2. jocariba
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Es increíble que este juego tenga tantos años, me duele no haberlo jugado en su momento, pero es sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de laEs increíble que este juego tenga tantos años, me duele no haberlo jugado en su momento, pero es sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, gran historia, música maravillosa, gran variedad de movimientos y personajes, gran villano, me parece increíble, recomendado a todo mundo, solo jugar en inglés o japonés… Expand
  4. sailor_n
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    this game is still great, and having it ported to the switch in the upgraded version is awesome. the 3x speed helps get through thingsthis game is still great, and having it ported to the switch in the upgraded version is awesome. the 3x speed helps get through things quicker, and being able to play it anywhere is great.… Expand
  5. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    I'm not even going to review this game, we all know its great. I'm going to review the port to Nintendo Switch: Its great!
  6. ProfPlum
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    Fun, but does not withstand the test of time. Halfway through I was wondering if I could find something better to do. I give it a score of 8Fun, but does not withstand the test of time. Halfway through I was wondering if I could find something better to do. I give it a score of 8 only because I loved it so much when it first came out.… Expand
  7. rosnk30
    May 28, 2020
    8
    Its a simple port with features that turns the game a movie without difficulty, maked for patience-less people...cool if you pay cheap
  8. RyoandFlex
    Apr 1, 2019
    0
    One of the best game of all time. One of the worst and laziest port of all time at full price. Square-Enix is giving you the finger as always.One of the best game of all time. One of the worst and laziest port of all time at full price. Square-Enix is giving you the finger as always. Greed level Max.… Expand

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