The original cemented itself in pop culture forever, especially if you were a young anime/manga fan. While I may not have played it before, I'd definitely heard of it. So why did I get chills at the beginning of Final Fantasy VII Remake? Simply because I realized I was playing a piece of history.įinal Fantasy VII is one of the most beloved video games ever created.įinal Fantasy VII is one of the most beloved video games ever created. I'm not familiar with its characters or have any sort of emotional attachment to them. I don't have fond memories of staying up until 2 AM to beat the game. I've never played a Final Fantasy game before. From the moment the camera panned in on Aerith's face while the notes to Final Fantasy VII's opening theme chimed lightly in the background, I got chills.
