OK these games came out at around the same time ( ff7 in 1997, oot in 1998) and they are both considered to be one of the greatest games of all time. Now I know these are 2 completely different Games, but if you had to choose which one to be better than the other which one would it be?
I've never been so torn on which to pick. I'm edging towards FF7 for one reason the insane graphics for the PSX. I mean i know "graphics aren't as important as gameplay" but thats kind of saying you were attracted to your girlfriend because of the way she thinks :)
Both games are a 10 for me. The sheer length + side quests of FF7 plus those super smooth FMV sequences give it the edge to the best gameplay mechanics possibly in any games.
I've completed Ocarina of Time but not FFVII so since it's not really fair, I'll go with the game I've completed. I own both and at the moment I'm trying to complete FFVII, wish me luck :).
Very hard to choose as other people have already pointed out, I'm just going to have to go with Zelda. I do have to admit to my bias though, as I am a huge Zelda fan, but I think (hope?) that I would still have chosen OOT over FFVII even if I wasn't such a Zeda fanboy. Either way, they are both in my collection and I remember them both dearly.
I knew this would be a tough one:P personally I think there both really epic, both had amazing stories, both had fantastic graphics, both had great sound, both had ground breaking gameplay and both were awesome.
I never played OoT so FF7. I have yet to play an RPG or any other genre/game for that matter that gave me such an experience as much as FF7 did when I first played it. It was just absolutely amazing. If I could go back in time to relive one game, it would be FF7.
For a jrpg fan and all,FF7 was something more than innovative/revolutionary game. Its story was great also. Many hours to beat,even moreto "unlock",beat the game 100%.
Great Cutscenes,great characters,epic story,fantastic fights (battle system,summons,weapons etc etc). That why it sold morethn 3 - 4 Million in the first week only in japan. And was released 1 year before OOT also.
OoT takes the cake...why? FF7 was great, story was awesome, love the immersion, why do i like ocarina better? oh yeah FF7 is an FF, and all FFs have one ridiculously retarded gameplay portion, grinding, to hell with grinding. May you burn in hell forever, grinding.
FF7 for me since it's my first RPG and I love all RPGs I've played since then. Of course, zelda was awesome and revolutionary, but just not as much as FF7 was to me. I've restarted FF7 4 times but only finished Z: OoT twice. Besides, it's hard to compare those games since they're totally different.
The reason I said FFVII is because OoT just wasn't as in depth for me. There wasn't any customization, you can't really make many decisions, it' very linear, no item choices really, etc. I know it is an adventure game and is supposed to be like this I guess but I just prefer RPGS.
I never played Ocarina of Time. One reason is Metal Gear Solid. "This game explains why shock! horror! I have never played Zelda. How could I care about a deku tree when terrorists were holding nuclear weapons (Alex Ward director of Burnout games)."
In a way FF7 has aged far less...but then that is because the genre as a whole has barely moved on, you can't blame OOT exactly for having aged with it was the source of the accelaration within it's own genre.
Though having said that, FF7's presentation has been hurt far more over time (at least comparing with the high-ish res VC/GCN OOT ports).
IIRC the games are about the same length, both between 30-40 hours, the only difference you are more likely to end up taking longer in OOT due to getting stuck (or at least I did), whereas the only barrier in FF7 was grinding (which can be overcome if you take the intiative early on).
Oot is with out a doubt, the best game ever made. FFVII is excellent in every way, but doesn't even compare to the complete experience that Oot will bring you. I even think the story is better in Oot. The problem with FFVII is that the story takes so long to develope. If the game was shortened it would be just as impactful, but you wouldn't be forced to grind as much. Oot has a pace and flow that is more artistic than it is linear. Sure, there is nothing to customize, but by the end of the game it becomes a part of you. Honestly, I liked FFIX and Shadow of the Colossus better than FFVII. FFVII is not one of the best games ever made, it just has a great ending. You play 60 plus hours to find out that the one you love gets killed by your nemesis. It's the perfect tragedy, but is it really deserving fo the title for best game ever? I don't think so. Baldur's Gate 2 is a much more solid RPG. Marrowind and Oblivion are also better than FFVII. Oot re-wrote the book on what adventure games could be. I have played Oot at least 6 times in my life and each time I love it more. FFVII is only enjoyable the first 2 or 3 times. After that,it just seems like work.
Oot is with out a doubt, the best game ever made. FFVII is excellent in every way, but doesn't even compare to the complete experience that Oot will bring you. I even think the story is better in Oot. The problem with FFVII is that the story takes so long to develope. If the game was shortened it would be just as impactful, but you wouldn't be forced to grind as much. Oot has a pace and flow that is more artistic than it is linear. Sure, there is nothing to customize, but by the end of the game it becomes a part of you. Honestly, I liked FFIX and Shadow of the Colossus better than FFVII. FFVII is not one of the best games ever made, it just has a great ending. You play 60 plus hours to find out that the one you love gets killed by your nemesis. It's the perfect tragedy, but is it really deserving fo the title for best game ever? I don't think so. Baldur's Gate 2 is a much more solid RPG. Marrowind and Oblivion are also better than FFVII. Oot re-wrote the book on what adventure games could be. I have played Oot at least 6 times in my life and each time I love it more. FFVII is only enjoyable the first 2 or 3 times. After that,it just seems like work.TonySoprano314
Thats a personal opinion when you state that Oot is the best game. I think MGS is the best game ever made.
[QUOTE="TonySoprano314"]Oot is with out a doubt, the best game ever made. FFVII is excellent in every way, but doesn't even compare to the complete experience that Oot will bring you. I even think the story is better in Oot. The problem with FFVII is that the story takes so long to develope. If the game was shortened it would be just as impactful, but you wouldn't be forced to grind as much. Oot has a pace and flow that is more artistic than it is linear. Sure, there is nothing to customize, but by the end of the game it becomes a part of you. Honestly, I liked FFIX and Shadow of the Colossus better than FFVII. FFVII is not one of the best games ever made, it just has a great ending. You play 60 plus hours to find out that the one you love gets killed by your nemesis. It's the perfect tragedy, but is it really deserving fo the title for best game ever? I don't think so. Baldur's Gate 2 is a much more solid RPG. Marrowind and Oblivion are also better than FFVII. Oot re-wrote the book on what adventure games could be. I have played Oot at least 6 times in my life and each time I love it more. FFVII is only enjoyable the first 2 or 3 times. After that,it just seems like work.nVidiaGaMer
Thats a personal opinion when you state that Oot is the best game. I think MGS is the best game ever made.
Obviously. People don't have to put "in my opinion" every time.
As for my pick, OoT easily. FFVII was nothing new. I don't understand how people can pick VII over something like VI (III). I still love it though.
Final Fantasy VII FTW. Ocarina of Time was awesome, too, though.
FFVII was nothing new.Saruman1719
The presentation, style, and depth of Final Fantasy VII was totally new and original at the time. Perhaps you've just played too many 3D, turn-based RPGs since to remember how new and original Final Fantasy VII was when it came out.
[QUOTE="TonySoprano314"]Oot is with out a doubt, the best game ever made. FFVII is excellent in every way, but doesn't even compare to the complete experience that Oot will bring you. I even think the story is better in Oot. The problem with FFVII is that the story takes so long to develope. If the game was shortened it would be just as impactful, but you wouldn't be forced to grind as much. Oot has a pace and flow that is more artistic than it is linear. Sure, there is nothing to customize, but by the end of the game it becomes a part of you. Honestly, I liked FFIX and Shadow of the Colossus better than FFVII. FFVII is not one of the best games ever made, it just has a great ending. You play 60 plus hours to find out that the one you love gets killed by your nemesis. It's the perfect tragedy, but is it really deserving fo the title for best game ever? I don't think so. Baldur's Gate 2 is a much more solid RPG. Marrowind and Oblivion are also better than FFVII. Oot re-wrote the book on what adventure games could be. I have played Oot at least 6 times in my life and each time I love it more. FFVII is only enjoyable the first 2 or 3 times. After that,it just seems like work.nVidiaGaMer
Thats a personal opinion when you state that Oot is the best game. I think MGS is the best game ever made.
No, actually it is the highest rated game of all time, in fact, look up any reviewers top 10 greatest games of all time and you will find it placed within, usually #1. So if there is a greatest game ever, it's OoT. You should track it down and play it, it's an incredible experience
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