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[Raebus]

Anyone who thinks its good or okay but not as legendary as everyone else seems to think can't win, it seems. So, I'm just using the piccard image to show how I feel.

[Overdose]

Originally Posted by Yaridovich

The story was same basis for II and VI, just tweaked for its own purposes.

Personally, I feel the connection Cloud has with Shinra and Sephiroth, and the back-story including Zach and Jenova, makes FFVII one of the more complex stories. It deals a lot with mixing the past and present, and switching alliances. To me, it's ones of the better stories.

Originally Posted by Yaridovich

Materia was new and innovative, but all Final Fantasy installments have new and innovative systems. VI has Espers, VIII has junctioning, and XII has the licenses allowing for total customization.

Yes, all installments have new and innovative systems. But unlike the majority of Final Fantasy's prior, it has no class system. This paved the way for systems to come. It allowed you, the gamer, to choose the strengths and weaknesses of each character.

Plus, maybe the reason FFVIII has junctoning and Final Fantasy XII has total customization is because of the groundwork left by Final Fantasy VII.

Originally Posted by Yaridovich

The graphics were 3D, but when the game just came out, they were still disgusting in my opinion. The only time they seemed okay was during battles when you people "grew."

The graphics may not have been perfect, but they were definitely a step up and something new. Aside from the blocky characters, the environments these characters were placed in were rich in detail and vast in scope.

You must also remember this was the first futuristic story and environment, adding to its innovation.

Originally Posted by Yaridovich

The music isn't Uematsu's best in the series. IV, V and maybe even VI had arguably better scores.

I'm sorry, but when I hear the theme for Aeris, I can't help but feel a wave of emotions. Same for when I hear "One-Winged-Angel". But I guess this is a difference of opinion.

Originally Posted by Yaridovich

The game is easy. That comes with almost all new games these days. Barely any time is required grinding, if any. There is no obligation to train all your characters either. You can basically pick three characters and stick with them.

Maybe for those 16 and over. But many who played it when they were 12, as many of us did, didn't have such an easy time.

Originally Posted by Yaridovich

It might be best for everyone to learn the definition of "overrated". Overrated doesn't mean "bad." It means that people say it's better than it actually is.

I don't think a game that did as much for RPGs as Final Fantasy VII did can be considered overrated. It was extremely innovative, and provided new elements the series had NEVER seen before.

[Raebus]

Just give up, Yari. Let them think what they want to think. They think its not overrated and thats their opinion. Me and you think its overrated and thats our opinion.

[Overdose]

Originally Posted by Raebus ^

Just give up, Yari. Let them think what they want to think. They think its not overrated and thats their opinion. Me and you think its overrated and thats our opinion.

What's the point of a forum? Discussion.

I'm surprised you don't know that by now.

[Raebus]

I know that but its pointless argueing with you. You won't be changing your mind any time soon or you won't accept that it MIGHT be overrated anytime soon no matter what anyone says.

Oh and don't talk to me like I'm a newbie, okay?

[Overdose]

Originally Posted by Raebus ^

I know that but its pointless argueing with you.

You mean arguing?

Anyway, I'm happy to admit people have a difference of opinion. But that's what makes forums interesting. So if you don't want to debate, or discuss, please, leave this thread. Let Yaridovich make up his own mind, because maybe he can stand the heat.

PS: Why would you say its pointless when you haven't even discussed anything with me? Seems like a huge leap and assumption.

[Raebus]

Lets just forget about this.

[Croyles]

Why does he need to accept that its overrated? I dont get. He doesnt think its overrated so leave it at that, you think its overrated and thats ok. I dont see any 'reasoning' behind this, as you love to use that word

Everyone can carry on stating their opinions, thats what a forum is for, but dont expect to change someones mind.