10 RPGs That Ruined Every Other RPG
Some RPGs leave such a mark on the gaming landscape that it's hard for those that come after to live up to the new standards they have set.
The seventh flagship title in the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy 7 was the first title in the franchise to make the jump to 3D and was one of the most successful entries overall. Players assume the role of Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER (a member of an elite military unit) of Shinra, who now lives the life of a mercenary in the slums of Midgar. However, what follows leads Cloud and friends down a massive journey that will pit them against the most powerful SOLDIER, Sephiroth. Sephiroth holds the key to Cloud's memories and the world's destruction, and Cloud and his team are the only ones who can stop him. Final Fantasy 7 was followed up with a part remake/part sequel in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which manages to both retell critical moments of the original story while providing a full sequel to the events of this original title.
Some RPGs leave such a mark on the gaming landscape that it's hard for those that come after to live up to the new standards they have set.
The seventh flagship title in the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy 7 was the first title in the franchise to make the jump to 3D and was one of the most successful entries overall. Players assume the role of Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER (a member of an elite military unit) of Shinra, who now lives the life of a mercenary in the slums of Midgar. Running into his childhood friend, Tifa, he joins her "eco-terrorist" group named Avalanche, run by a man named Barrett. With a mission to free the planet from Shinra's grasp and their poisoning of the earth, Cloud joins them on bombing missions to destroy a reactor. However, what follows leads Cloud and friends down a massive journey that will pit them against the most powerful SOLDIER, Sephiroth. Sephiroth holds the key to Cloud's memories and the world's destruction, and Cloud and his team are the only ones who can stop him. Final Fantasy 7 was followed up with a part remake/part sequel in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which manages to both retell critical moments of the original story while providing a full sequel to the events of this original title.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is likely to surprise fans with its inevitable story changes, but one of the best updates might not be narrative at all.
The new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth teases Sephiroth killing Tifa. However, it’s likely that this was done to misdirect players.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will remake the original FF7 and several spin-offs but many fans will miss out due to its mobile-only status
While 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake was great, it had one big missed opportunity that the upcoming FF7 Rebirth can correct later this year.
Crisis Core exists to set the stage for Final Fantasy 7, and it tells its own story well. Cloud’s presence is dead weight, damaging the experience.
With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth known to be deviating from the original game’s events, it should correct lingering issues in Final Fantasy 7’s story.
Crisis Core Reunion sets up not only the story of FF7 Remake, but it makes an argument for Zack to return as a playable character in FF7 Rebirth.
The Buster Sword is a signature element of Final Fantasy 7, but Crisis Core showed the bulky weapon changed hands repeatedly before reaching Cloud.
Crisis Core Reunion includes multiple plot points that give players background information for, and set up the events of, Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Zack Fair’s journey in Crisis Core Reunion, and particularly the game’s ending, makes the story for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth a little less mysterious.
Crisis Core: FF7 Remake sets the stage for Final Fantasy 7. Its ending focuses on brotherhood and loyalty, but it also contains deep lore.
The Crisis Core remake changed the graphics and the gameplay from the PSP original, but the voice acting approach is a throwback to an older style.
With the major success of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, many players are showing their excitement by cosplaying fan-favorite character, Tifa Lockhart.
Final Fantasy is among the biggest gaming franchises of all time. This year will mark 35 years since the Famicom original, which was far from final.
Crisis Core Reunion: Final Fantasy VII features several important characters who didn't appear in FF7 or FF7 Remake but that fans should know.
One of the best ways to show love for a series is cosplay. Final Fantasy is no different, with some of the best being for the character Aerith.
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series will have another entry after Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and these are some potential names that could be used.
A physician surprised his patients by dressing up as Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII and was accompanied by the world's tallest living cat.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time deserves its own FF7 Remake-style Remake, which improves upon the original gameplay and offers a new story.
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier is ending its service in January, marking just over a year of activity.