Final Fantasy VII
PlayStation • 1997 • JRPG
Final Fantasy VII arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 and changed the landscape of role-playing games. With its cinematic cutscenes, memorable characters, and epic scope, it introduced millions of players outside Japan to the JRPG genre.
A Story for the Ages
Cloud Strife, Tifa, Aerith, and Sephiroth became household names. The Materia system offered deep customization, and the world of Gaia—from Midgar to the Northern Crater—felt vast and immersive. Nobuo Uematsu's score remains one of gaming's greatest.
Legacy
Final Fantasy VII spawned a multimedia franchise and a modern remake. For retro gaming fans in Canada, the original remains a landmark of 90s gaming.