Final Fantasy VII

Pros

• Unforgettable story
• High chances for replay
• Modernized features

Cons

• The game is 15 years old
• No remake in HD

Final Fantasy VII was a milestone for gaming history. The encapsulating plot, great cut scenes and stunning soundtracks all contributed to create this amazing world. Some of the new features introduced to the PC include a character booster, cloud saves, PC specific optimizations and achievements. For the PC version, players can get 36 total achievements.

Those with an Internet connection can save the game automatically and upload it to Square Enix's servers. In doing this, you can install Final Fantasy on another computer and pick up where you left off.

One of the new features to the PC version is the character booster, which helps players by increasing their HP, Gil and MP. This is different from the past where players had to grind to get more Gil and level up their character before fighting a difficult boss.

With all the praise awarded to Final Fantasy VII, the game is not without it's problems. The occasional design problem and the lack of an HD remake can give the impression of an outdated game. However, considering that this game was released more than 15 years ago, you have to give it credit. The game was exceptional for the time. One of the areas where Square Enix excelled was creating a world both hypnotic in its grandeur and splendid in its detail. You have access to massive dragons to do your bidding and an earth titan to rip the ground from underneath your enemies.

Nobuo Uematsu masterfully orchestrated the soundtrack that builds the intensity of emotion. The musical score has been synthesized and stays true to its roots of the Final Fantasy franchise, which was originally on the Super Nintendo.

The best part about Final Fantasy VII is the plot. Masterpiece literature and film, such as Frankenstein, Dune and Godzilla, helped to influence the elaborate plot. The game gives you feelings of achievement as you stare down countless monsters and grow stronger with each victory. Fights grow more compelling with the introduction of Limit Breaks. This is a devastating desperation attack that can help you to win a fight. Additionally, you can also collect Materia, these are colored crystals that allow your party to use their special abilities and magic.

The chances for replayability are high because you can take on optional plot sequences. Also, there are hidden Materia and weapons to make sure you do not get it all in one play through. Final Fantasy VII was so good that some people called it the best game ever made. If you enjoy Japanese-style RPG and have never played this installment, then you should check it out immediately. You cannot finish this game in one sitting. The average gamer needs between 40 to 50 hours to complete the story, and while the plot takes a more linear approach, this is due to the complexity.

Pros

• Unforgettable story
• High chances for replay
• Modernized features

Cons

• The game is 15 years old
• No remake in HD