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These Four JRPGs Beat Final Fantasy VII to the PlayStation: How Do They Hold Up?

Techno Buffalo: "As the legend goes, Final Fantasy VII came to the PlayStation in North America on Sept. 7, 1997, and the JRPG genre immediately became the leading force in the video game industry. For the next five years, Square would dominate the sales charts and leave other companies struggling to keep up with their own established properties. Final Fantasy ruled the world, and there wasn’t anything anyone could do about it!

But what about before Final Fantasy VII? Surely, the genre already had some fans if Square took such a large risk publishing the game with such magnitude on the North American market. Well, unlike what you might have heard, the JRPG certainly had a large number of fans before Final Fantasy VII came onto the scene. Trust me, I was there and was already one of these nerds."

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PhoenixUp2756d ago

I just can't get over how stupid and nonsensical a name for a title Beyond the Beyond is

VJGenova2754d ago

Completely shit game to boot.

SegaGamer2753d ago

Some JRPG's have weird names for sure. Infinite Undiscovery is the weirdest one i have heard of though, what does it even mean ?

VJGenova2754d ago

I completely agree with this article. Suikoden is my favorite "traditional JRPG" ever. Two is right up there as well.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Understands That A Tonberry Is The Scariest Thing In The World

The tiny green slasher villain returns in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and is as frightening as ever.

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MeteorPanda6d ago

The way it was handled was so dumb. One shots in melee...your teammates are to ostupid to get away from its attack. So you most often end up alone in a certain fight.

Hofstaderman6d ago

Two words, one accessory....Safety Bit

MeteorPanda6d ago

Needing an accessory to keep a.i from dying and only one of them isnt great.

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5232d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan32d ago (Edited 32d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens5232d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK212132d ago (Edited 32d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

MrNinosan32d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens5231d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens5231d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos33d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos32d ago (Edited 32d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani32d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum32d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman32d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim32d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum32d ago (Edited 32d ago )

I disagree Batman

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