Why is Final Fantasy VII so special?

With a proper investment and timely launch, Final Fantasy VII has become a common revolution of not only Square Enix but also the entire game industry.

Final Fantasy VII Remake, which has been extremely popular for years, has officially been released. The Final Fantasy series has always had a significant influence, both in the game industry and the popular culture, with a series of large and small game titles, each of which makes a unique impression in both Final Fantasy series and role-playing genre. But of all those games, when asked which version is among the best as well as making the most memorable impression, most fans probably think of Final Fantasy VII. It is not natural that people have been waiting for the remake of the 7th season. So why is Final Fantasy VII so special?

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A cultural phenomenon

With the ambition to help FF encroach more into markets outside Japan, Square bravely spent a total of 80-145 million USD on production and marketing, making it a large and expensive game project. first ever. Before the release of Final Fantasy VII, thanks to Square Enix's monumental marketing campaigns, everyone seemed to know and looked forward to the game. The result is, of course, that Final Fantasy VII then exploded thanks to the excellent content quality, which brought tremendous success both in terms of expertise and revenue to Square Enix.

From that point of view, the influence of Final Fantasy VII has surpassed the gaming industry and spread further and deeply into the lives of many people. There have been many follow-up products such as movies, short stories, mobile games, . Up to now, there are still many forums, communities still exist and stick with this game, showing that people will not stop repeating. about FFVII no matter how many new versions are added. It is difficult to use words to describe the terrible influence of Final Fantasy VII at that time, maybe only those who really experienced that period can understand how Final Fantasy VII spreads.

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Birth many trends

As mentioned above, the cost of Final Fantasy VII is $ 80-145 million (excluding inflation), this is considered to be the game that gave birth to the concept of AAA game, referring to the big-budget games and marketing. headlining. This is also the first game to exploit the artistic value of CGI cutscenes, symphonic music and cinematography in both the plot and gameplay, something almost unheard of before. It became special when at that time video games were still considered a mere form of entertainment but not as inspiring as it is today. Not only introducing the genre of JRPG to the West, it also inspired many later role-playing games, partly shaping this genre in the future. Along with that, Final Fantasy VII also contributes to Japanese culture also gained more attention worldwide.

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It should be remembered that in the mid-1990s, 3D games seemed to be the exclusive position of the PC with typical games like Quake, until the PS1 and Nintendo 64 generations, the 3D games really hit the console. Final Fantasy VII can be considered a pioneer and an important change from 2D to 3D on consoles, showing that 3D games are the future of the gaming industry. At the same time, Square and many other popular gaming companies at the same time chose Sony's PS1 system instead of Nintendo's N64, making the CD drive a new trend to replace the traditional game tape drive (cartrigde). This helped usher in a time when games were being stored on disk, as well as making PS1 one of the best-selling consoles of all time, an incredible success when Sony first entered the industry. game.

Values ​​do not fade over time

Final Fantasy VII is not only a good game, it is also an unforgettable experience, showing that the game is as inspiring as other art forms. Players do not play the hero as usual, but are terrorists with the title of hero. What they do, good or bad, depends on how each side views the game. The setting is cyberpunk-like, which is quite different from the traditionally magical and magical game like Final Fantasy, but through that science fiction and myth are combined with each other creates a world full of fantasy. The cyperpunk setting of Final Fantasy VII did not hesitate to describe the most painful issues of society today. These are climate change issues, resource depletion, wealth gap,private corporations hold power. Along with the mental problems, the psychological trauma that Cloud encounters also makes us think.

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Besides, Final Fantasy VII has an extremely unforgettable story line, memorable characters and classic moments. Especially among them is one of the most shocking moments in the history of the game until now, a moment that perhaps all Final Fantasy fans will know. Music in the game also plays an extremely important role when transmitting different emotions to the player, showing that the music in the game can have more influence than just the background. It can be said that Final Fantasy VII is more than just a game, it is an unforgettable experience for anyone who has ever enjoyed, a masterpiece with an unforgettable value.