Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier
(Nov. 2021 – Jan. 2023)
I will sing this game’s praises until Square Enix raises it from the dead. Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier was a compelling battle royale game, one that took the beloved RPG series and compacted it into one of the most popular genres in the industry. The problem wasn’t necessarily its performance issues, though that definitely played a part in its death this past January.
Instead, for some silly reason, Square Enix made The First Soldier a mobile-only game, and that more than likely put most of the nails into the battle royale shooter’s coffin. Had it been on PC at the very least, I’m sure it would’ve found a more sustainable audience. But it’s dead now, and I will forever weep over its grave. – Levi Winslow, staff writer
