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Final Fantasy VII

199785/100
Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Branching Story · Fantasy · Sci-Fi · Turn-Based

Final Fantasy VII's influence is undeniable, built on a foundation of turn-based combat and a sprawling world to explore. Its blend of sci-fi and fantasy, coupled with a cast of memorable characters, elevated the JRPG genre on the original PlayStation. The Materia system, allowing for flexible character customization, and the shocking mid-game plot twist cemented its place in gaming history, making it a benchmark for narrative-driven adventures.

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Final Fantasy VII follows the story of mercenary Cloud Strife, who is hired by the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE led by Barret Wallace to help fight the mega-corporation Shinra Electric Power Company, who attempts to drain the planet's lifeblood as an energy source to further their profits. Apathetic to the cause, Cloud initially fights for personal gain, and for the promise he made to childhood friend Tifa Lockhart. Cloud eventually joins forces with many others to save the planet, which is threatened by Shinra and Cloud's nemesis Sephiroth, and discovers a reason to fight for a cause other than his own.

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Like Final Fantasy VII, this game masterfully weaves a grand narrative with memorable characters, but instead of a cyberpunk dystopia, you're traversing time itself to prevent an apocalypse, offering a similar sense of epic scope and emotional investment.

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  • Features a deeply engaging narrative with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own story arcs and motivations, akin to the character-driven plot of Final Fantasy VII.
  • Criteria - Adventure is central, with players exploring various time periods and environments, uncovering secrets, and making choices that impact the future.
  • Criteria - Robust RPG Elements are present through character leveling, equipment management, and a unique 'Tech' system for combining character abilities in turn-based combat, providing strategic depth.
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If you loved Final Fantasy VII's blend of sci-fi and fantasy, its deep philosophical themes, and its complex narrative, Xenogears takes those elements to an even more ambitious level, exploring existentialism and Gnosticism through giant mechs and a sprawling story.

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  • Features an incredibly intricate and thought-provoking Strong Story, delving into themes of identity, religion, and the nature of humanity, presented through extensive cutscenes and dialogue.
  • Criteria - RPG Elements are robust, with character and mech customization, a unique combat system that blends traditional turn-based attacks with 'Deathblow' combos, and a deep skill progression.
  • The game offers a vast world to explore, from ancient ruins to futuristic cities, providing a strong sense of Adventure as the narrative unfolds across multiple continents and historical periods.
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While trading Final Fantasy VII's industrial fantasy for modern-day Tokyo, Persona 5 Royal captures the same blend of stylish presentation, a compelling ensemble cast, and a fight against societal corruption, all wrapped in a deep, turn-based RPG package.

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  • Presents a sophisticated and emotionally resonant narrative focused on a group of outcasts fighting against injustice, offering a strong story with character development and thematic depth.
  • Criteria - RPG Elements are extensive, including character stats, persona fusion, skill customization, and social links that directly impact combat effectiveness and story progression.
  • The turn-based combat system is highly polished and strategic, emphasizing elemental weaknesses, 'all-out attacks,' and a sense of teamwork, echoing the strategic party-based combat of Final Fantasy VII.
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This game offers a classic JRPG experience with a vibrant world and a charming cast, much like Final Fantasy VII, but with a more traditional high-fantasy setting and a focus on a hero's journey rather than a morally ambiguous eco-terrorist plot.

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  • Delivers a sweeping narrative following the Luminary's quest to save the world, filled with memorable characters, emotional moments, and a sense of grand adventure.
  • Criteria - Adventure is core to the experience, with players exploring a vast and beautiful world, discovering new towns, dungeons, and secrets.
  • Criteria - Features deep RPG Elements, including character leveling, a robust skill tree system, equipment crafting, and traditional turn-based combat that rewards strategic party composition.
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