Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII (Japanese: ファイナルファンタジーVII) is a role-playing video game developed by Square (now Square Enix) and released in 1997 for the PlayStation. It is the seventh main installment in the Final Fantasy series, renowned for its deep narrative, compelling characters, and innovative gameplay mechanics, widely regarded as one of the most influential video games ever made. The story unfolds in a technologically advanced world, where players control Cloud Strife, a former Shinra SOLDIER who joins a rebel group opposing the megacorporation Shinra. As the story progresses, Cloud uncovers his past and the world's truths, battling formidable enemies, including his nemesis Sephiroth. The game's success led to numerous spin-offs, including the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, and an ongoing HD remake trilogy. It introduced iconic elements like the Materia system and employed 3D character models with pre-rendered 2D backgrounds, a technological feat at the time. This title was both a commercial and critical success and contributed significantly to the popularity of Japanese RPGs worldwide.