One of the most popular RPGs ever, Final Fantasy 7 has seen a sizable number of ports since its initial release. From its original release to the recent Final Fantasy 7 Remake, there have been ten different versions of the game released. There's also a fan-made Final Fantasy 7 on NES, though it is not exactly a viable way to experience the whole of what the game has to offer. Nearly all of these versions have their own features, glitches, and platform-specific perks.
In the past, Square Enix seemed to be a bit stingy about porting their games to newer consoles. But with the last console generation, Square Enix's whole library, specifically the Final Fantasy series, found its way to nearly every console, as well as Steam and mobile. With ports of the game everywhere and a different idea for a remake with Final Fantasy 7 Remake, finding which version to play can be difficult.
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With nine versions for players to choose from, there are clear advantages and disadvantages to each platform. Since FF7 Remake's Intermission DLC sets up a sequel, it's as good of a time as any to experience the original game. With quite a few different ways to experience it in the modern era, here are the different versions of Final Fantasy 7, ranked.
It's not a very accessible version anymore, but the original PC version of Final Fantasy 7 is known for being the worst version of the game. Coming on four discs, this version was released in June 1998. Some things are improved, but there are translation errors, downscaled cutscenes, and even a game-breaking bug stopping players from playing Chocobo races. Overall, even if players could get their hands on this version, it's
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