Why Final Fantasy VII is Still the Best RPG Ever Made

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One can definitely make a convincing case for FFVII being the best RPG ever, but the author certainly isn't making one.

He/she spends a lot of time simply championing turn-based RPGs. Sure, they're great, but how does this relate to VII specifically. Then, instead of explaining to us why the story is so great, he attacks detractors as "cynical haters."

Then he/she describes a dynamic world filled with air ships and Chocobos -- again, how does this relate to FFVII specifically?

When he/she does touch on specific features -- the game's materia system and its cast -- the points are unconvincing. The materia system was an interesting innovation, but I find that the traditional locked class/jobs system is more challenging and rewarding. As for the cast in FFVII, it represents a significant step backward from previous games in the series. Supporting characters are underdeveloped, and Cloud, while aesthetically very interesting, is a little robotic.

Personally, I'd pick Deus Ex as the best RPG ever, with FFVI a close second.