UGO Epic RPG list - Page 2

Aegis · #16 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 08:26 AM

I think one of the issues which surrounds the FFVII mythos is that was the first of the (at the time) next generation of graphics, that it is happens to have been the only Final Fantasy game which was advertised. Usually the franchise simply gets by on its name, but with the switching of platforms (Nintendo to Sony), and the new media format, I suppose Squaresoft felt they needed an extra push.

I will admit that it definitely increased the popularity of the franchise, and brought it up from successful, to gaming legend.

GawainBS · #17 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 08:29 AM

You've got it nailed down, me thinks. Personally, I was pleasantly surprised to see Crono Trigger in the list.

DesR85 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilliatt

I can at least answer for me. FF VII is the only Final Fantasy game I have played. I was not really interested in the game, but a friend of mine told me it was the best game he ever played. So I gave it a try and enjoyed it very much despite the fact that some parts were very childish. (I even had that friend do the chocobo breeding and racing part for me.)

While it is true that the story is not really original, it is still one of the best I have personally seen in a video game. Let's not forget that we are talking about a video game here, not about a novel. How many video games have a story that is not full of clichés? I know there are others, but right now, the only one that comes to my mind is PS:T.

I am not trying to say I know better than you, this is my humble opinion based on the games I have played. FF VII is probably in my top 5 or 6. I don't see it as a masterpiece, but I really enjoyed it. I don't have any console by the way, so it might explain why I found the FF VII gameplay original since there are not many games like it on the PC.

Looks like I'm in the same boat as you here. I also don't own a console. FFVII was demonstrated to me some years ago by a friend of mine when I visited his house (on the PC, that is). Found it interesting and decided to go out and buy it. I personally find it excellent, given the fact that this is only one of the Final Fantasy games released on the PC (aside from FFVIII and FFXI). And yes, for the last paragraph, I agree. By comparing it to recent RPGs, I still find FFVII more original than the others I've played so far.