Platforms
- PCJun 25, 1998NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.217.5K Players
- PlayStation 4Dec 05, 20158.6playscore8.73 Critics9.854K Players
- Xbox OneMar 26, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.31.00K Players
- Nintendo SwitchMar 26, 20198.1playscore8.117 Critics8.3227 Players
- AndroidJul 08, 2016NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.69.88K Players
- iOSAug 20, 20157.5playscore6.98 Critics8.2997 Players
28 critic reviews · 40 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
While purists will happily ignore these, their addition results in a far more accessible experience. An otherwise daunting 40-hour adventure becomes far more manageable – especially for those that are more interested in reliving the story rather than enduring the inevitable grind required to see it through to its conclusion.
Alex Seedhouse · May 27, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewFans may be waiting for the Final Fantasy VII Remake to eventually arrive, but there is no doubt that the original is still a classic regardless of the platform. Even with no new upgrades following the recent PS4 port, Final Fantasy VII on Nintendo Switch is without a doubt the definitive way to play the game on consoles with the ability to not only play at home, but also take the game on the go.
Dean James · Apr 06, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThis game is worth the time of anyone who wants to revisit how it felt to play it the first time, wants to see how their perspective on things has changed over the years, or anyone who missed this game the first time around. It is an exciting game and worth your time regardless if you are Final Fantasy fan or not. If you like JRPGs this is a great one.
Robin Baird · Apr 05, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewIs this 22-year-old game worth your time? Absolutely. There’s a reason why it’s being re-released for cutting-edge systems, and if you’re willing to engage with its idiosyncrasies, old-school mechanics and graphics, and interface oddities, there’s a frankly wonderful story that will grab you while also allowing you to understand how many other games it has influenced.
Bill Stiteler · Apr 04, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewFinal Fantasy VII was such an accomplishment and really, it will always remain an enjoyable classic for us all. And for those who have not yet experienced its glory, now is a great time to try out the game that influenced the world of RPG.
Stephanie Sung · Apr 04, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewFinal Fantasy VII is a relic of its time, but that doesn’t mean it’s to be respected any less; if you can look past the obviously antiquated elements, this is a well-paced, engaging RPG that’s still fun to play today – it’s more than worthy of your time.
Mitch Vogel · Apr 02, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewAs it stands, the PC version of the game is the best if you’re not concerned about portability. The ability to mod Final Fantasy 7 for PC makes the game a lot more enjoyable as you can vastly improve the backgrounds and character models to make it more tenable to play. There’s a ton of projects out there that have remastered the pre-rendered backgrounds, composed new (yet faithful) character models, and improved the graphics during combat. With the PC version, you can tweak Final Fantasy 7 until practically every aspect is improved. The other editions of the game,including the Switch version, just can’t compete with that amount of flexibility.
Jason Faulkner · Apr 02, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe rough edges may be more prominent these days, but Final Fantasy VII is still one of the greatest JRPGs ever, with unsurpassed character design, world building, party customization, and music.
Jon Bailes · Apr 02, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewIt’s still really cool to be able to play Final Fantasy VII on my phone, though. The inelegant interface doesn’t really get in the way of actually playing the game (just looking at it), and all the other mobile-centric tweaks (max stats, turning off encounters, cloud saves) feel right at home in a mobile port.
Rob Rich · Aug 23, 2015 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewFinal Fantasy VII is a game that everyone should experience. It’s a pioneering JRPG that remains to this day one of the most influential titles of all time. That said, if you’re entering Midgar for the first time, just keep in mind that time has not been kind this game.
Ollie Reynolds · May 12, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
Community Reviews
I dont need to explain this one. Its an masterpeace from the past. If you havnt played it, you missed out of RPG history. This is a must play for every videogame entusiast. Its an old game sure, but the rateing will never change!
Reviewed on PS4Cloud an ex-SOLDIER, get messed with Avalanche a terrorism which main goal is end Shinra. Shinra is extracting the MAKO the force life of the planet. For being a really old game, it still being so good playing it. With the switch version if you get bored of the random encounters and just want to keep progressing, just active the no enemy encounter. This makes easily keep going with that annoying encounters, but beware as all the JRPG the grinding is important to progress. FF7 have too much to do, if you want to get everything (the 2 extra characters and the definitive weapon of each characters) use a guide. Honestly, it is so easy you can miss something important. The music is great, the story is emerging and entertaining. The final boss and optional bosses are long, tedious and hard too beat.
Reviewed on SwitchThis game need a Remake in switch like the ps4 version.
Reviewed on SwitchThis is a pretty great port of the original game. I really enjoy it and it looks pretty good for it's age (due to the remastering). It also plays great compared to it's Steam port, which was absolutely terrible.
Reviewed on SwitchJust part of a full game, just part of a full rating.
Reviewed on PS4
- Rated on PC,PS4
- Rated on PC
- Rated on PS4
- Rated on Switch
- Rated on PS4
About the game
With its unshakeable monopoly over Mako energy production, the evil Shinra Electric Power Company holds tight to the reigns of world power. One day, a Mako reactor serving the sprawling metropolis of Midgar is attacked and destroyed in a bombing raid by a revolutionary group calling themselves Avalanche. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite “Soldier” unit takes part in the raid as a mercenary hired by Avalanche and sets events in motion that will draw him and his friends into an epic struggle for the fate of the planet itself…