Final Fantasy VIII Classic
PlayStation · RPG
Final Fantasy VII
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Squaresoft |
| Publisher | Sony / Squaresoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 49 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1997, Final Fantasy VII is a role-playing game developed by Squaresoft and published by Sony / Squaresoft.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Duke Nukem 3D and Command & Conquer: Red Alert. Among the 131 PS1 RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the PS1 you can also try Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy (NES) and Final Fantasy IV (SNES). Squaresoft also made Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy Tactics and Xenogears for the PS1.
Final Fantasy VII is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy VII is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Final Fantasy VII cheats & codes
6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Save and use PHS Anywhere | 8009D2A6 0000 |
|---|---|
| No Random Battles (World Map) | 8011627C 0000 |
| No Random Battles (Elsewhere) | 8007173C 0000 |
| Max Gil | 8009D260
967F
8009D262
0098 |
| Faster Limit Break Gain | 800F5E6A
00FF
800F5E9E
00FF
800F5ED2
00FF |
| 99x Every Weapon, Armor, Accessory and Item | 50006902
0001
8009CBE0
C600
5000C002
0001
8009CCB2
C680 |
Final Fantasy VII walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Final Fantasy VII.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Final Fantasy VII FAQ
When did Final Fantasy VII come out on the PS1?
Final Fantasy VII was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Final Fantasy VII?
It was developed by Squaresoft and published by Sony / Squaresoft.
Is Final Fantasy VII multiplayer?
No. Final Fantasy VII is a single-player game.
How long does Final Fantasy VII take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy VII typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Final Fantasy VII on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.