**Game Information:**
- Title: Final Fantasy VII
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: January 31, 1997 (PlayStation - Japan), September 7, 1997 (PlayStation - North America), November 15, 1997 (PlayStation - Europe), July 4, 2013 (PC - Microsoft Windows)
- Platforms: PlayStation, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
**Features and Overview:**
- **Classic RPG:** Final Fantasy VII is a classic Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) that revolutionized the RPG genre and became one of the most iconic and beloved video games of all time.
- **Epic Storyline:** The game follows the journey of Cloud Strife, a former member of SOLDIER, and a group of allies as they oppose the sinister Shinra Corporation and confront the powerful and malevolent Sephiroth.
- **Memorable Characters:** Final Fantasy VII features a diverse cast of memorable characters, each with their own unique personalities and abilities.
- **Materia System:** The game's innovative Materia system allows players to customize their characters' abilities and magic spells by equipping different types of Materia.
- **Limit Breaks:** Characters can unleash powerful Limit Break attacks when they take enough damage in battles.
**Gameplay:**
Final Fantasy VII is set in the dystopian city of Midgar and follows the quest of Cloud and his companions to stop Shinra from exploiting the planet's life energy, known as Mako, and to prevent Sephiroth from carrying out his destructive plans.
The game features turn-based combat, where players select commands for their characters during battles. Players can equip Materia to their characters, granting them access to various spells, abilities, and summons. Materia can level up and be combined to create powerful combinations.
Outside of battles, players explore the world, interact with NPCs, complete side quests, and engage in various mini-games.
The game's narrative explores themes of identity, environmentalism, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, contributing to its enduring popularity.
**System Requirements (PC):**
- **Minimum System Requirements:**
- OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
- Processor: 1 GHz Processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX-compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card
