Final Fantasy VII vs Ocarina of Time (N64-PSOne Era)

Both, Final Fantasy VII and Ocarina of Time are generally looked back upon as two of the most revolutionary games to grace any console, and both are considered major hallmarks and turning points for their series. But the general consensus is that while Final Fantasy VII is the greatest RPG ever (I personally disagree, but that's just my opinion), Ocarina of Time is hands down the greatest game ever, period.

The thing is, I've seen fierce arguements and supporters on both sides, with no side ready to relent. My personal choice would be Ocarina of Time. I like Final Fantasy VII a lot, but Ocarina was simply too perfect.

Which one do you find better? Ocarina? Or Final Fantasy VII? Why?

I have both Final Fantasy VII and Ocarina of Time.

I've played other Zelda games, and I've played other FF games.

A lot of FF games are pretty similar to each other, and well, I didn't feel compelled to even dint FFVII in means of how much I 'completed' of it.

So OOT, For the win and for sure!

both are good in there own way, but zelda is the one i prefer as i am not a fan of turn based rpgs, i prefer action based.

if this was back then I would of said I hated final fantasy in every way and zelda is much better than that but thats not the case theyre very good games and brought alot to the table when they were released

I was only 10 and 11 when FFVII and OOT came out, respectivly, and I found OOT much easier to play at that age. I had never played a Zelda or FF game before that, and I though FFVII was too hard for a ten year old to play.

Ocarina of Time is way better. Seriously.

FFVII. OOT was a wonderful game. But VII just seemed to give me the richer experience. I loved the story, characters, adventure, and the feeling growing stronger as you play the game.

FFVII.. It takes RPG gaming in to a new level.. It opens doorrs to the likes of FF8, 9 10 and so on.

FFVII was my first FAVORITE game, which is strange because I've beenplaying games seriouslysince 1990. I really liked OOT, but I felt the FFVII was just so much deeper and more satisfying. For proof of this go try and beat the Emerald Weapon. It's really the first time I've ever felt that I actually accomplished something in video games.

You could also just keep playing FFVII as well. Especially since the materia system let you level up each materia and then this eventuallycreates another one after so much experience. So, in the end after constant grinding you can make a group of characters that just absolutely dominates everything. To me that feels great!

ocarina of time for it actually being a game rather than a interactive storybook.

both are unforgettable.

Zelda OoT hands down. I may have disliked the N64 but OoT was a very special gem IMO. FF7 is still a good game though. I loved the fact FF7 had a more modern time stream punk setting.

I prefer both in their own good way. I guess if I was forced to choose, VII. Both were revolutionary but at the same time immensely high quality.

Also, I'd like to add, I played both of them for the first time in 2004 with an unbiased opinion. It's funny, I still think they're better than most games nowadays.

I prefer both in their own good way. I guess if I was forced to choose, VII. Both were revolutionary but at the same time immensely high quality.

Also, I'd like to add, I played both of them for the first time in 2004 with an unbiased opinion. It's funny, I still think they're better than most games nowadays.

Lethalhazard

but since I must own at least 50 games on a console and brought almost every (every) console at launch I had more gaming experience then most anyway so of course they wouldn;t seem that impressive to me..Jakandsig_

[QUOTE="Jakandsig_"]but since I must own at least 50 games on a console and brought almost every (every) console at launch I had more gaming experience then most anyway so of course they wouldn;t seem that impressive to me..Dudersaper

Well back then I never played FF7. I was all about OoT. I must have beat it completely about 10 times, one playthrough after another.

Now days, I'd say they are evenly matched. They are different types of RPG's, but very good in their own ways. OoT is still the best Zelda (in my opinon), and FF7 is arguably still the best FF game. I say it's a draw.

I prefer OoT, but it's not fair to compare these games; FFVII was a standard turn based JRPG and zelda is an action/adeventure game. They play very different and are very different games, and both a amazing in their own right.

I prefer OoT, but it's not fair to compare these games; FFVII was a standard turn based JRPG and zelda is an action/adeventure game. They play very different and are very different games, and both a amazing in their own right.

Shenmue_Jehuty

materia system

boss's with multiple "strike zones"

more than 4 characters

Characters with real proportion

materia system

thematic music

large scale cities

FMV cutscenes

...it should maybe be mentioned that I haven't played OoT at all. so this is simply my appreciation of FF7.

Back in the old days, I would have said FFVII all the way. I used to be HUGE into Final Fantasy, then 9 just ruined it for me, and I never went back. I also used to hate Zelda. Ocarina was a title I never really "Played" until last year, meaning I have played it before, I just never tried to ever accomplish anything.

Nowadays, I'd say they are on equal terms with one another. Both are epic, and both are meant for different types of gamers. I can't really decide which I like better.

Back in the old days, I would have said FFVII all the way. I used to be HUGE into Final Fantasy, then 9 just ruined it for me, WiiCubeM1

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Back in the old days, I would have said FFVII all the way. I used to be HUGE into Final Fantasy, then 9 just ruined it for me, Dudersaper

You know, I can't quite remember what it was that made me hate it. It's been almost 12 years since I last played it. Maybe I'll go back and try playing it again.

I think it just had something to do with the combat system. I found it too easy for my taste. I like my JRPG's to be extremely hard.

I'd say OOT. It is one of my favorite games of all time. I also think FFVII is a bit overrated.

FF7 was all hype.

FF7 was all hype.

Heirren

Could we agree to disagree by saying that FF7 carries the most hype about it?

I mean, it came out 15 years ago and it's still being debated.

I still have various theme-songs pop into my head....

It's not my favorite FF game--and sure it's polygons are blockier every decade, and maybe you had to be there back in 97, but this game was ground breaking in every aspect at the time and still has a certain replay factor that not many games reach. oh, and, materia system.

I can't choose, because I played these 2 games in the same month when I was a kid. It was like my favorite month of gaming in my entire life. I would feel dirty and wrong to choose one over the other.

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FF7 was all hype.

gargungulunk

Could we agree to disagree by saying that FF7 carries the most hype about it?

I mean, it came out 15 years ago and it's still being debated.

I still have various theme-songs pop into my head....

It's not my favorite FF game--and sure it's polygons are blockier every decade, and maybe you had to be there back in 97, but this game was ground breaking in every aspect at the time and still has a certain replay factor that not many games reach. oh, and, materia system.

I bought into the hype and just never thought the game was any good. It really was the downfall of the series, where cinematics took over imagination. It is a very linear game.

I enjoyed both, but I'll have to go with Final Fantasy VII. It made the largest impression on me of any game ever. I'm playing through it again right now.

played both but i prefer ocarina of time. Still my best game ever. Respect for FF

Final fantasy 7 was the first jrpg I played when I was a child and I loved it so much I still play it now sometimes on my psp. Zelda oot was one of the first games I played on my n64 and I really enjoyed that too. I have that on my 3ds. But final fantasy 7 just about edges it imo

FF7 is overatted MGS was the best game on the PS1.

FF7 is overatted MGS was the best game on the PS1.

chocolate1325