Final Fantasy VII is a 1997 role-playing video game developed by Square for the PlayStation console. It is widely regarded as a landmark title, and as one of the most influential and greatest video games ever made.
The title won numerous Game of the Year awards and was acknowledged for boosting the sales of the PlayStation and popularizing Japanese role-playing games worldwide.
Its success has led to enhanced ports on various platforms, a multimedia subseries called the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, and a high definition remake trilogy currently comprising Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020), and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024).
Storyline
Plot
Final Fantasy VII follows the story of Cloud, who joins forces with many others to fight a new threat to the world while dealing with a seemingly terminal illness.
Characters
The main playable character is Cloud who is supported by Tifa, Aerith, and Barret.
Music
The music in Final Fantasy VII covers a wide variety of musical genres, including rock, techno, orchestral, and choral.
Spin-off titles
- Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children – set 2 years after Final Fantasy VII
- Before Crisis – set 6 years before Final Fantasy VII
- Crisis Core – set 7 years before Final Fantasy VII
- Dirge of Cerberus – set 3 years after Final Fantasy VII
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