The funny thing is, I'd played plenty of RPGs before FFVII. I still find it to be an excellent game. It isn't the best RPG, but it's damned close. Chrono Trigger edges out VII, both of which easily edge out VI. Not that VI was a bad game; it was quite good. But VII was just better overall; it had the better story, more engaging characters, and more variety in the environments. VI does have two things over VII, though; its overworld theme and the opera. I'd actually like to see a full version of that opera produced. VII's overworld theme is good, but VI's is absolutely classic.