To some, this is a minor thing; to the experts out there, this is a huge plus. The story still comes under fire to this day. You've got cynical haters everywhere desperately trying to prove that the story actually sucked, that it's full of holes, that the characters are stupid and dull, etc.
This is just your standard knee-jerk reaction to the lofty status of the game. Any time something is revered, there are bound to be idiots who have to prove their own "genius" by proving that everyone else is wrong. Yes, the writing could've been better. Back in those days, the dialogue wasn't great. But the depth of that story, the levels and dimensions on which it operates, the pacing that seems just about perfect; it all combines to create a highly enjoyable experience.
It has philosophical and psychological angles that few really appreciate, and Sephiroth remains the greatest villain of all time for one big reason: He's simultaneously sympathetic and brutal.
The hallmarks of any memorable villain. The character list is filled with interesting personalities, even if they're not all brought into the open. I haven't seen a cast so appealing in so many ways, have you? The writers even implemented side-stories for most of the characters, which is something we didn't often see in those days, and really expanded the game's emotional attraction.
Then the setting: I loved that world. A better world map, I have never encountered. Full of mystery and variety, from exploring the ocean depths in a submarine to zipping about the skies in your airship to traveling around on a chocobo, it was about as dynamic as any interactive world could've been. Each town had a style and persona all its own, each area had a specific appeal, and how each character reacted to each region was also important.
There's a reason why one of the most memorable moments in history is when Sephiroth slays Aeris. They remember specific moments. They remember the times when they reacted to what they say, and the bottom line is that we kept reacting throughout. It seemed like every new scene was worth storing in our memory banks, because it affected us in a completely new and even profound way.
No matter what happens in gaming from here on out, you know you'll always recall these scenes. That's what makes for a special game. When you factor in everything, and you take into consideration the era in which it was released, I don't think there's any doubt about it: Final Fantasy VII is still the best RPG ever made. Fortnite Game of Thrones Books. Comics Music. Filed under: Gaming Entertainment In Review. Linkedin Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email.
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They were given plenty of screen-time. Final Fantasy X had Seymour who was far less popular than Sephiroth. The overarching villain, Sin, was more of a being or force of nature while guided by a vessel, so to speak.
While that particular "villain" had his own development, the true, final evil appeared right at the very end. While Final Fantasy X doesn't offer the plethora of the Gold Saucer's mini-games, in exchange, it offers one big mini-game: Blitzball.
Blitzball was used as a story element which also featured in both Tidus and Wakka's fighting styles. The Blitzball mini-game could also be used to unlock certain items and weapons. It's honestly surprising that Square Enix never capitalized on it with multiplayer properties.
The FMV cinematics trail-blazed video game development and storytelling. It wasn't afraid to showcase borderline M-rated violence such as the trails of blood left in Sephiroth's wake. The cinematography, action, battle system, and characters made a revolutionary impact on gaming. It goes without saying why its history stayed with it 23 years later when all of its fans clamored for the remake on PS4.
More than 20 years after its original release, people continue to play and sing the praises of this particular entry in the series.
But some of you may be wondering why that is. What makes this game stand out from all the others? Boom - job done. It lays rock solid foundations for the epic and complex story to build on. It does the same for gameplay too.
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