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Why it matters
When I first played Final Fantasy 7, I thought it would be all wizards and magic. I got a story about an evil energy corporation exploiting the world’s dwindling resources and a protagonist who belonged to a group of lovable eco-terrorists.
Ana Diaz
Ana Diaz
Culture Writer
Release DateSep 7, 1997
GenreRPG
PublisherSony Computer Entertainment
DeveloperSquare Product Development Division 1
PlatformAndroid, Android, Apple, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Network, Windows, Xbox One
Why it matters
When I first played Final Fantasy 7, I thought it would be all wizards and magic. I got a story about an evil energy corporation exploiting the world’s dwindling resources and a protagonist who belonged to a group of lovable eco-terrorists.
Ana Diaz
Ana Diaz
Culture Writer
Release DateSep 7, 1997
GenreRPG
PublisherSony Computer Entertainment
DeveloperSquare Product Development Division 1
PlatformAndroid, Android, Apple, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Network, Windows, Xbox One

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