Anyway, like any kid, I used to own a playstation. We got one for christmas one year, and we got a bunch of games with it. Among that pile was a little game called 'Final Fantasy 7' (Or as I called it at that age, Vee-eye-eye)
I was only 8 at the time I believe, so I didn't quite have the attention span needed to play the game. I only got as far as the Temple of the Ancients where Demon Wall kept destroying me...that was frustrating enough for me to never play it again.
Eventually, I forgot about the game, and when I turned 14 I found it whilst rummaging through a box of junk. I thought I'd give it another go, because it had become such an iconic game by then. So, I managed to get as far as the Diamond Weapon battle this time, before my PS2 died horribly from unnown circumstanced.
So, after coming to terms with the fact I will never be able to avenge Aeris, I start saving up for a brand new xbox 360 and forget about my Sony-ridden past.
Last year however, I bought myself a shiny, new PS3, and got a free £20 PSN card with it. After browsing the v
irtual store shelves for a few minutes, I spot it. Final Fantasy VII, in all its glory. Without a second thought, I DOWNLOAD THE SHIT OUT OF IT!
Last week, I finally finished it, and I loved every damn second of it. The twist-and-turn storyline, the simple and engaging battle system, the character development, the
music (obviously), even the 3 days I spent inbreeding chocobo's to get a gold one was still enjoyable.
But when I hit the ending, those final moments when you unleash an all powerful death-strike on that silver haired douchebag and the credits start rolling...I just felt so empty. I really REALLY loved this game, and I was a little upset to see it all over. There has never, and will never be another game that will make me feel that way.
So, I think, after all these years, I finally know what all the fuss was about.
Fuckin' A bro!
ReplyDeleteWelcome tothe big boysclub! ;)
Now you just have to beat Ruby and Emerald Weapon... good luck! ;)