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FINAL FANTASY VII

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2013

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Quick resume

The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Engaging and deep story
    • Memorable characters
    • Innovative materia system
    • Long playtime with side quests and minigames
    • Iconic soundtrack

    Cons

    • Dated graphics
    • Frequent random encounters
    • Awkward controls on pc
    • Some grinding required
    • Requires square enix account to play

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Continuation, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to customize characters with Materia system and choose exploration paths, though story progression is linear."

    • Competence
      3

      "Engages players in strategic turn-based combat with skillful use of Materia and Limit Breaks; some grinding required."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal story progression and exploration; no multiplayer or competitive modes."

    • Continuation
      5

      "High replay value with long playtime, side quests, minigames, and deep story encourage habitual and extended play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player RPG with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Materia system allows creative customization of character abilities and strategies."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of dominance or power over others; gameplay is solo and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong immersive fantasy world and story provide escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with Materia combinations and strategies; exploration of world and secrets."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Open world with many locations, secrets, and minigames encourages discovery."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization via Materia and equipment allows some self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Highly imaginative fictional world with magic, summons, and sci-fi elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      4

      "Character and Materia leveling systems promote learning and development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention during battles and exploration; not idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships formed through gameplay; solo narrative experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership roles; player controls a party but no social leadership."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on character progression, item acquisition, and unlocking abilities."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced challenge with moments of tension and emotional engagement; some stressful boss fights."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging soundtrack and visual effects provide sensory stimulation despite dated graphics."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; individual play focus."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep, engaging narrative with memorable characters and plot twists."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Combat and Materia systems require planning, problem solving, and tactical thinking."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Some suspense and emotional tension in story and boss battles."

    • Value
      4

      "Long playtime and replayability provide good value for money."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves fighting enemies and bosses with weapons and magic."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage resources and avoid defeat in battles; moderate survival elements."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026