Does Final Fantasy 7 Hold Up? - EmceeProphIt Review!

[@EmceeProphIt]

Let me know what ya think! Hope you enjoy the new vid~

[@saulitix]

Love it! Would like to see a spoiler review in the future to see your thoughts in more detail

[@EmceeProphIt]

@@saulitix Thank you! Seems like a lot of folks want that, so I'll try to tackle that next month.

[@mogscugg2639]

Your honor, my client was making a Final Fantasy VII reference.

[@LibraScope]

Heck yeah, of course I wanna see a part two :D Very interested in hearing about your thoughts as a whole.

[@junebunchanumbers]

Yeah I'd enjoy a part two! There's a lot of really interesting stuff to discuss about the story, a lot of meat on the bone.

[@cougarm8421]

Hey just wanted to comment and say that I really enjoy just putting your videos on and just enjoying the chill vibes of your voice. Appreciate the videos!

[@EmceeProphIt]

Thank you! That's always nice to hear. :D

[@theoldabyss]

dont think i commented before but i would like to know more on your thoughts on the story in a part 2 for sure!

[@alzzarla4610]

Yes please! I'd love a part 2~ And if you could, can you look at some of the plot holes? I've a friend who keeps saying that it has giant plot holes and that the story doesn't make sense, and I can't really... see them? 😅🤣 It might be because of nostalgia, but I've tried to think back at stuff that doesn't add up but can't think of any (I really should ask her what she means, lmao).

[@EmceeProphIt]

FF7 has a trippy story, but I wouldn't say it has a lot of plotholes. I'll def discuss the story in depth in that second video. Thanks for watching! :D

[@TheMultiTasker3]

Have you ever checked out Nihon Falcom's "Trails of" series? Not to be confused with Bandai Namco's *"Tales* of" series... I've been checking them out this summer because I noticed I tend to like games with deep lore and world building, which the Trails of series has in spades. Not to mention politics, like you mentioned in this video. It's not exactly the same, but the Quartz system they use can easily be compared to the Materia system that FF7 uses, too. Heck, some of the games in the series even have a Motorcycle, and Snowboard segments. Although I've been making FF7 comparisons, it'd be unfair to go into them expecting a FF7 clone though. The Trails of games have their own different, but tightly knit gameplay systems that helps them stand out, I feel. Any JRPG fans should check them out and give them a shot, especially since recently they've been doing a big push to localize all the games into English, onto modern platforms that they weren't on already, and expect to have every game covered by the end of 2023. I'd say the biggest downfall (which could be considered a positive with the right mindset) is that the whole series is one long connected story. You either have to start with Trails of Sky, or Trails of Cold Steel, depending on how far back you're willing to go. The fans seem to think starting with Sky is the best choice though. Anyway, this video was about FF7, which I feel Emcee covered pretty well. It's why I made the connection and wanted to try and share the series I've been getting into. And yet, despite having so many hours of JRPG to go through as it is, this video made me think about going back and revisiting the OG FF7, even if it might not be anytime soon. I'd be glad to see a Part 2!

[@Yurikon3]

I personally thought that problem with materia system was that its benefits and punishments were pretty miniscule to affect general gameplay. -+1.0 % on stat, even with several materias, is not that big punishment/benefit. Perhaps in low-level challenges these things showcase their effects better but materia system certainly required some extra tweaking.

[@EmceeProphIt]

I agree. It's not a very deep system in terms of weighing costs and benefits, but it is a fun toy to mess around with.

[@knightcaelum968]

Part 2? Yes, I would definitely be interested in another video with more of your thoughts and insight into the game. It's ashamed the core original version of the game hasn't gotten a glow up. Especially since the Remake is, well, it's something else it seems.

[@alliesfrench]

Part 2, please!! This is great!

[@Jebbtube]

Need that part two. After that, maybe your thoughts on Remake and any of the spin offs?

[@EmceeProphIt]

FF7 Remake is on the wishlist. I might just buy it myself while it's on sale or see if someone wants to get it for me. I def wanna cover it at some point though. And yes, I'll def make a follow up video on the original at some point~

[@pizzazz_music]

Great video. Great FF ranking list. Great job 👍 I'd like a part 2.

[@EmceeProphIt]

Thank you! I'm def thinking of doing a part 2.

[@_thejuicebox]

Yes! Would love a part 2!

[@HybridAngelZero]

HOORAY! I'm so glad you decided to give FFVII a playthrough. It's one of my favorite games of all time, and it means a whole lot to me. Something I can definitely appreciate is how different things spoke to me at different times in my life. Of course, as a kid, I loved playing as all these cool characters with badass weapon designs, casting powerful spells and rad Limit Breaks. Later in life, the bond between the little band of misfits you follow on this journey meant more and more to me, and now as an adult, I'm more aware of the messages both subtle and overt the story carries. And if you want to make a Part 2, by all means, please do 👀

[@GFCOLCQuote]

Legit, one day I'm waiting for the day where you go "Hot take, is the game good? ...No?" Followed by 16 minutes and 53 seconds of credits. Edit: I would also love a part 2 on this. FF7 has a lot of depth, and due to the "New version" coming out it's more relevant than ever.

[@viniciuspolicena]

Part 2 of the Final Fantasy VII review seems a very nice idea 👍

[@HolyDemonSnap]

I'd personally like some analysis of the characters, see if you can't find anything interesting people missed about their personalities or something. My favorite character has always been Red XIII. I love all of them, but Nanaki is by far my favorite and I wish he got more love. There aren't many characters like him. The only game, or series, I can think of off the top of my head that has characters like him is the Suikoden series, like 2 and 3 especially. But even then not... extensively like him.

[@HolyDemonSnap]

Later on in the story of BNHA there's a lot more emphasis on how society treats those who cannot properly conform to society's standards, using quirks as an analogy for a lot of things that keep people from being traditional members of society. Not getting the help they need, how capitalism ruins everything, etc.

[@EmceeProphIt]

I actually agree, now that I'm further into the series and am reading the manga. War arc is crazy good.

[@HolyDemonSnap]

@@EmceeProphIt Glad you're enjoying it! :D

[@twkreviews6683]

This is my favorite Final Fantasy. First, because it was my introduction to the franchise and secondly, as you pointed out, the themes are as relevant today as they were in 97 and now I'm depressed. Anyways, a part 2 would be the radness.

[@UnseelieFaelass]

Still don't have faith I could beat this one if the only jrpg type of game I can complete is Miitopia. Even though all you can control in combat is what attack your personal mii uses(yeah all party members besides you are on perma autoplay) unless you're on autoplay(I have so little faith in myself that I do this.). Would love to see a part 2 tho.

[@zuzupetals1676]

YES! It IS still!!! By far it is the Best of the Final Fantasy and still SO fun to play!!! And what made you quit is the most beautiful and glorious cut scene in Video Game History! I have a special save on my memory card and save files to watch it on repeat! LOVE Sephiroth💞

[@gabrieldehyrule]

Well, when I heard that the remake actually wasn't a remake I decided to play the original instead. It was my first playthrough a few years ago, so no nostalgia bias. It was pretty good I would say, nothing life changing as some people who played it as a kid put it, but cool story and game. It is perfectly playable and enjoyable and the themes, narrative and presentation doesn't feel outdated at all, I wouldn't say it has aged badly in these aspects. My major complaints would be the annoying minigames, bad balancing in some points and the english translation, it is pretty poor at times and the retranslation to other languages (spanish is my reference) is unbearable, it could have won a lot of points with a cleaner translation like Xenogears.

[@KajiCarson]

Good video. I'd say FF7 holds up very well for the scope and empathy of its story alone. You rarely see compassionate storytelling in games like this; as earnestly grand and melancholic - except FFVI and FFIX, I guess. But they were so many years apart.

[@EmceeProphIt]

I really feel for Barret, Cloud and RedXIII in particular. Barret is easily one of the most complex party members in the series.

[@TheLanydx]

More please. Still waiting on your take on FFX after all this time.

[@JasonGravesPoser]

Of course it does!

[@john-Ro]

I'd like a part 2 ff7 was my first true rpg also my first ps1 game. (though I had been gaming since the mid 80's possibly late 80's)

[@jaycenteno8385]

So Im going to say yes please on that part 2! :D

[@TheGermanWizard]

OMG johnny was in the original? i think i flatout missed him entirely on my playthrough. They made him kind of a running gag in remake, and i got tired of him pretty quickly.

[@EnvyOmicron]

I hate to be a pedant, but Cait Sith's name is actually pronounced "Ketshi". Why? Idk, ask the celts. Also, cool video :)

[@gourry47]

Let's get that final fantasy 7 phanalysis !

[@wowno5763]

Based video. FF7 is my favorite game of all time. The worst thing about it to me is how easy it is. Planning on getting a laptop at some point so i can mod it to be harder.

[@thommccarthy1139]

Quality content. 9 is a legit #1, 10 is close to the bottom for me.

[@GrimmiesN]

Shame 13 is on the bottom. I too thought so when i first played on release and dropped it, but i binged the 13 trilogy this year and they’re actually quite good, especially 13-2.

[@DylanYoshi]

Commencing judgment now.

[@TheHiobs]

13 is in my Top, take that! :D

[@sofiee8531]

Yes, a spoilery part 2 please! 🙂

[@mogscugg2639]

Rest assured you're missing exactly nothing with FF8 It stinko

[@VashdaCrash]

Oh... So you couldn't even finish the game because of... Oh... I'm sorry man. Sometimes I don't know if I'm lucky for not being sensitive to these things or there's something wrong with me. Anyway, back to the video. Edit: ooops, that happened 20 years ago, that explains some things lol

[@EmceeProphIt]

Spoilers: At the time, Aeris was THE main character I was invested in, so when she died I was so bummed I just kinda lost interest. I was like 13. Not exactly how I'd react to that type of thing now, lol. I've been battle-hardened by Lost Odyssey and such.

[@itsasecrettoeverybody]

It is political just in the beginning tho, at the end of the first CD the story takes a hard turn to the old and good avoid the end of the world.

[@saulitix]

How DARE you say FF7 is good????

[@EmceeProphIt]

@@afriskygreedent I quite literally work myself to exhaustion every month but go off about my lazy review I guess. Pretty sure you just disagree with me and Saul here.

[@saulitix]

@@afriskygreedent not to diss on you, but all your videos are below 10 minutes and I am sure you put your effort on them, so no idea why you try to shit in Emcee when he makes longer videos than you.

[@pinkbeatle2012]

no I don't even think it's the best final fantasy, for me it's 6