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Final Fantasy VII
In addition to graphical resolution improvements to the previous port, this re-release of the PC version of Final Fantasy VII also featured cloud saving, as well as unlockable achievements and a Character Booster feature. The consoles versions of Final Fantasy VII are based on the PC re-release, some little graphical improvements were made.
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- Released
- December 5, 2015
- Also known as
- FFVII · FF7
- Series
- Developer
- Square, DotEmu, Square Enix Business Division 3
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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The RPG that defined a generation finally receives a port on the last console thought possible.
An evil and powerful corporation is slowly draining life from the planet in an effort to control the universe. However, a small rebellion, known as AVALANCHE, has vowed to put an end to this destructive plan. You take on the role of Cloud Strife, an ex-soldier of the evil Shinra corporation, who joins AVALANCHE as a selfish mercenary, but becomes much more involved in this mysterious epic of friendship, love, and the battle between good and evil.
Even with no new upgrades, 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.
Undoubtedly, the Switch is the best way to experience this touchstone of the genre. Playing on the go is fun, and the port-specific features take the edge off of some of the decidedly PS1 era annoyances I don’t have the patience for anymore. All these added features help us to see the best things Final Fantasy VII has to offer — the incredible moments of storytelling, the music underscoring those moments, and the wealth of additional content. Final Fantasy VII might not quite live up to the classic status we ascribed to it over 20 years ago, but it’s still an epic adventure that’s wort…
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Given that FFVII was released in 1997, the graphics are remarkable and the FMV great for it's time. The character designs are blocky but good and distinct and you can equip them with new weapons, accessories and materia the source of the worlds magic that has the typical fantasy elemental flare and fun materia like Frog that does what you think. Then there are the uber powerful summons like Odin my personal favorite or the great Knights of the Round to beat the Special optional enemies near the end. The music is amazing and quite haunting at times. It brings out real emotions in you as you get...