Adventure · 1997
Final Fantasy VII (1997)
Final Fantasy VII is a Japanese role-playing game, a seventh installment in the series, excluding spin-offs. The main events take place in the world of Gaia, in the city of Midgar; the game combines standard fantasy elements with steampunk and other science fiction, providing the players with well-defined lore and…
Key facts
- Released
- 31 January 1997
- Genre
- Adventure · Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 3 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo · Mobile
- Studio
- Square Enix, Square
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 83
- Steam reviews
- 93% positive (28,011 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- Community rating 4.36/5
- A 1997 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy VII (1997)?
Expect about 3 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Final Fantasy VII (1997) with friends?
No, Final Fantasy VII (1997) is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Final Fantasy VII (1997) on?
Final Fantasy VII (1997) is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Mobile.
Is Final Fantasy VII (1997) a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 83. On Steam, 93% positive (28,011 reviews).
What games are like Final Fantasy VII (1997)?
In the same spirit: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX.



