This is arguably the greatest game of all time to many gamers, including myself. Words cannot bring justice to this mast
The story was so gripping for so many reasons. You would become attached to the characters and their pasts that make them who they are. This game is like a superb novel or a perfect movie. Whenever I play, I don't want to stop. I become drawn into their world as if it was reality. You can see the characters change so much throughout their quests and even their entire lives. The story actually changes by the way you play the game! Most games nowadays have a set story that doesn't change no matter what. This is why FFVII has such a high replay value. I am still playing this game to this day!
Then, there is the actual gameplay. First, there is the ATB, or active time battle. You can fight in real time or adjust it to make it easier depending on your skill level. Then there is the intruiging materia system . There are so many ways to customize your characters. There are practically unlimited combinations with materia. But materia can be a double-edged sword. For example, if you equip yourself with an offensive magic, such as Ultima, your attack power will decrease as your magic power increases. Materia can also affect your HP, MP, commands, etc. There is one way to describe it, genius. Weapons, also, obviously play an important part in gameplay. There are short and long range weapons that play important roles in battle. Weapons also affect how you use materia. For example, you attach your materia to your weapons, and depending on how many slots for materia you have on your weapon, determines how much materia you carry. This is the same for armor, which also holds materia. Weapons and armor also determine the growth and combinations of materia that you carry with you. It sounds complicated, but it is rather simple and fun!
The music is superb. It's like buying a CD that never gets old. Anyone, even if they don't like games will love this, as long as they like any kind of music. Some of the best music comes from video games, and this is the perfect example.
This game was one of the best entertainment purchases I have ever made. With at least 40 hours of gameplay(a lot longer if you do side missions, etc.), this game is worth every penny. Also, seeing as it goes for about $20 now, why not pick it up?