Why the heck do people call Final Fantisy VII a good game!?

[Doomgaze]

It's not so much that it sucks, but it's definitely overrated. It's far from the best Final Fantasy, or even the best PSX Final Fantasy. I especially didn't fact that so little attention is drawn to the fact that you are TERRORISTS. Only Johnny and Rufus really mention it, as I recall, and Rufus is just looking for an excuse to off you on live TV.

I think Rufus and the Turks were great villains, though, and it's a shame they were wasted on such a crappy party. Cid's the only really good party member. Nanaki's ok, and Vincent or Yuffie could have been good if developed more. I'm still not sure on Cait Sith. Reeve is an interesting character, but his Cait Sith persona is rather annoying. Plus, why did he care so much about being crushed?

[UltimaLimit]

Most of what I have to say has already been said. However, you have shown extraordinarily bad judgement on 2 fronts:

1) You play through the first mission (if that) and judge the entire game. You don't do your homework (do you not see the MP3 download section?) and you seem to be unfamiliar to RPGs in general and thus unfit to judge them.

2) You are in a site called Eyes On Final Fantasy, in the Final Fantasy VII forum. Did you honestly think you were going to get many people to agree with you?

I'd like to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you're drunk, but no drunk types that good. Please, get a clue.

[Auronhart]

Did you know that Pacman's graphics are HORRENDOUS because Syphon Filter 3 looks so much more realistic.

LOL, I must have missed that when I read through the first time.

[Storm]

I don't buy that statement "Everyone is entitled to their own opinion" all the time. There are some things that all people will agree is good, and all people will agree is bad.

For example, given a dinner featuring pizza and poop, everyone will agree that pizza is better.

If you are a true Final Fantasy fan, you simply cannot call FFVII a bad game. FFVII is a work of art, and people who don't think so are stupid, and according to Gene Ray, that also means they are evil and will eventually resort to cannibalism.

[Doomgaze]

Some of us merely enjoy the series, rather than suckling at SquareEnix's teat. And, really, FF7 did NOT age well.

[Trumpet Thief]

I don't buy that statement "Everyone is entitled to their own opinion" all the time. There are some things that all people will agree is good, and all people will agree is bad.

For example, given a dinner featuring pizza and poop, everyone will agree that pizza is better.

If you are a true Final Fantasy fan, you simply cannot call FFVII a bad game. FFVII is a work of art, and people who don't think so are stupid, and according to Gene Ray, that also means they are evil and will eventually resort to cannibalism.

chaos: It is possible to dislike FFVII, or at least some merits of it, and that doesn't mean you are evil, or anything.

Rubedo: Personally, I find FFVI completely smacking this game in the face- it's way better.

[Remnant]

It would seem I have been save the trouble of actually responding, and am able to say with full confidence,

"What Mo-Nercy said."


Especially the part about hitting select to highlight the exits on the screen! Drawn backgrounds are a slowly dying art. Quality work should be appreciated, not dumbed down.

But ESPECIALLY the part about... every other thing you said. I get the impression that you would think FFVI was awful because it uses sprites. Or Kung-Fu was a bad show because the fight scenes were not in computer enhanced bullet time. Or that novels in general are awfule because they are all text bubbles, with too few pictures.

[One winged angel of death]

because ff7 has one of the best video game plots by far..halo is behind it by one vote probably...

[Ezme]

I don't think FFVII is THAT bad BUT it isn't as good as everyone goes on. I completed it and all but.......meh.....its alright. The backgounds are anoying in not seeing exits very well but you do have the lil red triangles on pessing select (i think). Everyone goes on and on about how great it is. Ok it is better than VIII, but i really like 6,9 and 10. I dont think i'll play 7 again where as i've completed 9 twice and am about to complete 10 again and i'll probs play 6 if i dont get a hold of X-2. But oh well, this is just my humble opinion.

[DJZen]

Kids today..... Sheeeeeeeeesh........

[bEoWuLfX]

okay so like I kinda agree and disagree. Firstly FF7 is way hyped up and to be honest, there are better games out there. Secondly there is a reason behind it's hyped upness, the game despite it's flaws is very good. It's still quaint and very cutesy and if you decide to stop complaining about the 10 minute time limit and start using the select button to navigate maybe then you could enjoy it for what it's truly worth, more than your life, you idiot! Just kidding, give it a chance instead of judging it by it's first impression.

[=Angelus=]

Now Angelus don't go saying things like X and X-2 not existing, are you trying to give me nightmares? O_o*

Sorry!! there there... Happy thoughts now!! we all know that FFX and X-2 are as real as can be, so theres no reason to be afraid!


hmm.. i've just been wondering.. if 10minutes is a problem to run from the reactor... i would like to ask a question... "Were you pressing X while moving to run?" this seems to be the most possible explanation. Cuz FFVII had some parts where running and walking made a big difference (like in that Cave of Gi? with that slippery floor and spikes on walls) whereas the later FFs took it out...

Hope you can enjoy your game better now Gregoriev.. hey, it might be a little tough, but we can help you get through it. And i have a feeling this thread would never end until you have tried again and given us some feedback :P

Gud Luck!

[DJZen]

My first attempt to run away from the reactor I got out with 3 minutes to spare, and I had been looking around for hidden treasure the whole time, so if you can't make it out, just stop looking for hidden treasure.

[Trumpet Thief]

Now Angelus don't go saying things like X and X-2 not existing, are you trying to give me nightmares? O_o*

chaos: To me, that would be more a dream, than a nightmare

[escobert]

I agree.