So... why do we all agree Final Fantasy 7 is one of the greatest games ever?
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Well, I thought it was great. But that's my opinion. A lot of people share the opinion that it's a great game. I don't get all hot and bothered when people say they don't like it. There are a lot of movies/games that are "monumental landmarks" in their respective mediums that I don't think were all that great. It's OK to not agree with popular opinion. Do I agree with the fact that it should be a pinnacle of the gaming world? No. Do I agree that it was a good game? Yes. It's not the greatest game I've ever played. In fact, it is far from it, but it isn't a "bad" game by any means in my eyes.
If you don't like Final Fantasy 7, that's fine.
If you don't like Final Fantasy 7, that's fine.
FFVII was a good game and while it may not be the greatest game of all time the impact it had on the industry can't be ignored. When you get down to it obviously not everyone is going to like in fact some people might start to hate it when it reaches such immense popularity (Such as Halo or COD). Case in point the game was generally well received by fans and critics there isn't really any denying that but like all games its a matter of opinion if one considers it "The Greatest Ever".
On a personal note FFVII is one of my favorite games (as you couldn't tell by the Avatar) but I wouldn't go as far as to say "it are teh best evar" there are plenty of other games out there, its just a matter of opinion. For me it was about Cloud I played the game when I was 8 and I personally connected to his story of being an underdog and how he later overcame his problems. I feel that this character in particular helped shape me into who I am today.
On a personal note FFVII is one of my favorite games (as you couldn't tell by the Avatar) but I wouldn't go as far as to say "it are teh best evar" there are plenty of other games out there, its just a matter of opinion. For me it was about Cloud I played the game when I was 8 and I personally connected to his story of being an underdog and how he later overcame his problems. I feel that this character in particular helped shape me into who I am today.
By today's standards, it's a pretty terrible game. The overwhelming majority of people who go play it today are either confused, disappointed, or "really impressed". For the most part, there's a strong undercurrent of jumping onto bandwagons for those who play it now and like it. Virtually every facet of the game has been done better, more subtly, and with more polish now. If you really think it's a great game by today's standards, you must not be playing many good games that came out since.
On the other hand, it's a very important game. It's like Citizen Kane or Seinfeld. Neither is very impressive by today's standards because it just feels like a worse version of something you've seen a hundred times. The difference is that you've only seen it a hundred times because they did it first. So, yes, extremely important. A good game by any reasonably modern standards? Not really, no.
On the other hand, it's a very important game. It's like Citizen Kane or Seinfeld. Neither is very impressive by today's standards because it just feels like a worse version of something you've seen a hundred times. The difference is that you've only seen it a hundred times because they did it first. So, yes, extremely important. A good game by any reasonably modern standards? Not really, no.
Baldur's Gate 2 isn't even the best game on the Infinity Engine. As I said about FF7 it was big and did everything with a basic level of competentcy, beyond that the only thing it really has going for it is the mage duels and the character creation system.s0m3th1ng said:
Not everyone agrees that it's the best game ever. I feel it's one of the worst main stream titles ever.
Everyone who jumps on the bandwagon of "Final Fantasy VII is the best one evar" also tend to follow with the corollary "Final Fantasy VIII is the worst one evar".
That's truly disappointing, 'cause I really liked eight. I played seven after I finished VIII, X, X-2 (sadly yes, I foolishly bought this), and XII, and I found all of them to be more enjoyable than VII. I did like the materia system, but I found seven to be showing its age, and not as fun.
In my book, Final Fantasy VII receives a "meh" rating. I found VI, VIII, X, XII, and XIII all to be better than VII, which is second-to-last in FFs I have played, right before the ridiculously easy FFI.
That's truly disappointing, 'cause I really liked eight. I played seven after I finished VIII, X, X-2 (sadly yes, I foolishly bought this), and XII, and I found all of them to be more enjoyable than VII. I did like the materia system, but I found seven to be showing its age, and not as fun.
In my book, Final Fantasy VII receives a "meh" rating. I found VI, VIII, X, XII, and XIII all to be better than VII, which is second-to-last in FFs I have played, right before the ridiculously easy FFI.
Final Fantasy 7 was incredible for it's time, but it hasn't aged well and by today's standards it's mediocre at best.
We don't. I've never played it, or any Final Fantasy game. Why? Because the characters look retarded. Yes, really.
It was a neat game with fun mechanics, overrated yes and sadly started the trend of watered down layouts and designs in 3D RPGs....
Meh muscle bound freaks in FPSs and action titles look more retarded...Frozen Donkey Wheel2 said:
I've never played it, but it is FF, so it has to be bad.
I mean, whose idea was it to wait so long in between attacks? Is every character a chain smoker who needs to catch their breath? Would explain why they're so skinny...
I mean, whose idea was it to wait so long in between attacks? Is every character a chain smoker who needs to catch their breath? Would explain why they're so skinny...
Because we played it as a kid and liked it back then and therefore it's important to us. Isn't that obvious?
It's really easy for me to admit that I love this game because of how nostalgic it is for me, and probably not much else. Hell, my entire top twenty five games list of all time is basically nothing but games I loved as a kid, and that's a perfectly valid reason for considering a game your favourite; if you aren't basing your tastes on how much you personally enjoyed this game, then what the hell are you basing it on?
Point stands though; Final Fantasy VII was easily the best game I ever played when I was seven.
It's really easy for me to admit that I love this game because of how nostalgic it is for me, and probably not much else. Hell, my entire top twenty five games list of all time is basically nothing but games I loved as a kid, and that's a perfectly valid reason for considering a game your favourite; if you aren't basing your tastes on how much you personally enjoyed this game, then what the hell are you basing it on?
Point stands though; Final Fantasy VII was easily the best game I ever played when I was seven.
First off, I never said any of them were bad. I've played each of them, and they're all good in one way or another. But in my personal opinion 1, 3, 5, and 7 are lower than the others.Legion IV said:
Second, I really like the games for their story and their characters. Thats why 10 is high up there, cause I feel it has a really good story and the characters are well designed(especially Auron). 7 just kind of falls flat with me in both story and characters. Some I like (Red XIII), others I don't (Cloud). Bartz from 5 is another example of this.
Third, I enjoyed 12 and 13 a lot. 13 is right below 4 on my list. 12 I like the story for a ton, although the gameplay bugs me some so its not quite as high on my list.