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'Final Fantasy VII' Review: A Compromised Game

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Brian Niemeier
May 09, 2025
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When Final Fantasy VII released in 1997, it marked a turning point for JRPGs and video games in general. This Final Fantasy was the first mainline entry to hit the PlayStation, the first to use 3D graphics and full-motion video, and the first to receive a major marketing push in the West. It introduced a lot of players to the JRPG genre. It also introdu…

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