Final Fantasy VII

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Developer

Square Product Development Division 1

Release Date

January 30, 1997 (29 years ago)

Publisher

Square

Content Rating

N/A

Franchises

Final Fantasy

Multiplatform

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Summary

Final Fantasy VII (note: this is the original Japan-exclusive version) is a role-playing game set in a post-modern, steampunk world where technology and fantasy elements coexist. Players control Cloud Strife, an ex-soldier who joins the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE to oppose Shinra Inc., a corporation draining the planet’s life energy. The game features turn-based combat with an active time element, a customizable Materia system for abilities, and unique Limit Break attacks for each character. Players explore 3D environments, engage in various mini-games, and uncover a complex plot involving Cloud’s mysterious past and a powerful threat to the world. As the story progresses, players gain access to different vehicles, allowing them to explore new areas and uncover additional content.