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It's from a different time, when it was new it was amazing. But I'm old and was young when it came out.
I grew up on PS1 RPGs. VIII is in my top 5 favorite games. VII is just so chock full of janky, mandatory mini-games that don't really work as well as they should.
Having said that, I didn't get into RPGs until the PS1 and I didn't start that generation with FFVII.
8 had amazing mechanics but the story was shit and I didn't like or identify with any of the characters. 7 was much better in that regard.
Considering the controversial mechanics and the protagonist with trust issues, that opinion is pretty opposite of what I expect to hear generally speaking.
I love the mechanics too. But I found the cast to be pretty relatable either for myself or for people I deal with. I thought the story, particularly Squall's evolution and internal conflict, to be fascinating and cause for self reflection.
In 7, Tifa and Aerith and interesting. Both anesthetics that are polar opposites of their personalities, and story appropriate too. Aerith in particular giving off major "preacher's daughter" vibes. But outside of those two, I can't imagine being able to identify with a single other cast member. I didn't particularly like the story either after Cosmo Canyon.
My memory doesn't serve me, I don't remember the mini games. The FF I loved best was 9. My middle child (now an adult) is named after one of the characters.
off the top of my head:
Pressing buttons simultaneously in the reactor
Squat competition in the gym in Wall Street Market
Escaping Midgar on motorcycles
Hunting chocobos
The Fort Condor battles
Submarine battle
Mr Dolphin and CPR
Temple of the Ancients
Snowboarding
Meg and Mog in the Gold Saucer
edit: also marching in junon parade and the slap battle with Scarlett
Garnet?
I'll start calling my kid that, see if they figure out why! 😂