Final Fantasy VII

Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV)
Current goal: Prepare for Rebirth in February

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is around the corner. Childhood me is screaming with absolute excitement. But tired adult me is burdened with so many of the trials of daily life that it’s hard to get excited about it in the same way. It’s time to change that.

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This weekend I’m hoping to spend some late evenings spent with the lights off, the glow of my monitor (which is sadly not a CRT), and the wonderful sounds of FFVII’s timeless soundtrack filling the air around me. Much as though I’ve tried, I never fully got on with the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. The prequels, sequels, ugh, it all feels so unnecessary. There are some clever ideas, pretty visuals, and great music here and there in the extra games and movies, but the original 1997 entry is just such a complete and perfect tale of misfits brought together to save the world that it’s really all I need. I did enjoy Remake (mostly), so I’m eager to see and play Rebirth, but before I do, I need to sync up with the original once more. It’s time for another New Game of FFVII. — Claire Jackson

Let’s mosey: | FFVII | is on PS Plus

PS Plus Extra subscribers can download and play Final Fantasy VII with their membership.

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