Clement Remembers Final Fantasy! (VII)

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  • This is when the series got really popular. The first 3D game in the series, and one of the most ambitious. This is one of the best video games I have ever played.
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    00:00 - Intro
    05:08 - The Set Up
    13:40 - Atmosphere
    18:18 - Battling with Materia
    26:52 - Sephiroth
    31:45 - Navigating Dungeons & Relationships
    35:34 - The Loveable Insanity of Seven
    46:05 - What a Crew
    50:03 - An Unexpected Loss
    55:07 - Meteor is Summoned
    58:17 - The Truth About Cloud
    1:05:08 - The Music
    1:07:29 - Mini-games, Chocobos & Superbosses
    1:13:14 - Fate of the Planet
    1:19:49 - Conclusion
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ความคิดเห็น • 995

  • @Sammehnetta
    @Sammehnetta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    "I may cover the Remake after I do the XV video.... in 2022"
    That statement aged like fine wine, wow

    • @blizzardforonline1954
      @blizzardforonline1954 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So… does that mean he has post-cognitive psychic powers?

  • @anonymousgamer5771
    @anonymousgamer5771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    Clement: "I can't wait to fight Sephiroth in Kingdom Hearts III"
    Square Enix: "I'm about to end this man's whole career."

    • @dimentiorules
      @dimentiorules 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *Disney

    • @aionicthunder
      @aionicthunder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      dimentiorules *Square Enix (they made the game, not Disney. If you have any evidence that it was Disney’s fault, please link it to me)

    • @dimentiorules
      @dimentiorules 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@aionicthunder disney wouldn't let them put any returning final fantasy characters in the game, I read an article about that.

    • @shihoblade
      @shihoblade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@dimentiorules Nah, they just did what every game developer is doing nowadays. Release the game with core elements missing and then give it back to you in DLC for a fee.

    • @unknownsmitty8260
      @unknownsmitty8260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry but there won’t be any Final Fantasy Character in Kingdom Hearts III

  • @benzkekenke
    @benzkekenke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +559

    Clement is seriously an underrated video game personality. He deserves a lot more subs and support.

    • @chadsaturday3300
      @chadsaturday3300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BaanduiduiOfficial True

    • @TheCynicalGhost
      @TheCynicalGhost 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      One of if not my favorite TH-camr.

    • @noonethatspecial
      @noonethatspecial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shadow Cat he is my first.

    • @NotAHero98
      @NotAHero98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I love Clement because he's one of the last gamers on TH-cam who feel like they're here because they genuinely enjoy what they do.

    • @ColtGColtG
      @ColtGColtG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      NoMoreHeros02 agreed he has said a few times, this is NOT his day job. He does this becasue he wants to. He has even said he doesn't care if you adblock or if his videos get demonetized because he has a regular job.

  • @anothergamer112
    @anothergamer112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    "I'll cover FF7 Remake in 2022"
    This man saw his own future for the most part.

    • @williamwhite1036
      @williamwhite1036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

    • @paulsmith9192
      @paulsmith9192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Brandon K why hasn't he don't ff7 remake review retrospective? His favorite game is 7

    • @paulsmith9192
      @paulsmith9192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @William White why hasn't he done ff7 remake retrospective?

    • @tjlnintendo
      @tjlnintendo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@paulsmith9192
      He did

  • @RainePhoenix
    @RainePhoenix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Can anyone explain how it is that Nobuo Uematsu can consistently compose a battle theme for these games that you'll hear literally hundreds and hundreds of times, and yet you never, ever get bored with it? How is that possible? I mean, other than the fact that he's a god-level self-trained composer. Just, wow.

  • @rdpruett88
    @rdpruett88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    7 is without question the gamechanger of the series

    • @boobio1
      @boobio1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      and not in a good way.

    • @sirkingpinmonroe4439
      @sirkingpinmonroe4439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True, but still my favorite out of the Final Fantasy games. To me, it's just THAT good.

    • @Santoryu90
      @Santoryu90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      boobio1 Debatable

    • @okagron
      @okagron 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@boobio1 It's pretty much responsible for people mocking the series for its overly dramatic storyline and emo brooding characters. There's also the fact this game pretty much removed stuff i liked from the previous games like armor and shields and they were only put back in 9. And also reducing party size to 3.

    • @templariox32
      @templariox32 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just in popularity. The real gamechanger in design choices and narrative was 6

  • @iNsOmNiAcAnDrEw
    @iNsOmNiAcAnDrEw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    your understanding of cloud's mindset at the end is impeccable

  • @isaacplayer4268
    @isaacplayer4268 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Clement finally finished his FFVII video?
    ...It's been 3000 years.

  • @richardgadberry8398
    @richardgadberry8398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    The one thing the original was lacking: Aerith with a folding chair.

    • @DarkEinherjar
      @DarkEinherjar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Aerith's joke weapon should've been a chair instead of an umbrella.

  • @aden_gaming6819
    @aden_gaming6819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He actually guessed when his Final Fantasy 7 Remake video came out

  • @Dudbun
    @Dudbun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    There is a reason FFVII is so hyped. It's not just for nostalgia. It's a super good game. It annoys me when people say it's overhyped. Like, I can see it is. But it is because it's such a good game

    • @Klonoahedgehog
      @Klonoahedgehog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dudbun Well I recently played through almost the whole thing (I'm just before the final fight) it's good yeah. But I think it's a TINY bit overhyped.

    • @sirkingpinmonroe4439
      @sirkingpinmonroe4439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This was my favorite out of the Final Fantasy games. To me, it's just THAT good.

    • @KOTEBANAROT
      @KOTEBANAROT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i disliked ff7 because of the expanded universe, i fucking hated that advent children movie, and people at school always gushed about vincent valentine and sephiroth and i thought the game would be like that too. damn bitch i was wrong lol advent children sucks even harder now
      id say its not that ff7 overhyped, but some elements are exaggerated by the fanbase so much it becomes a grotesque caricature if you get my drift

    • @megaman15ish
      @megaman15ish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @KOT EBANA ROT I love FF7. I hate the expanded universe. I don't consider any of it canon.

    • @BlackWingedSeraphX
      @BlackWingedSeraphX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@swagman830 6 was boring af

  • @DevilHunter1994
    @DevilHunter1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    "That said, I can't wait to beat Sephiroth up again in Kingdom Hearts 3."
    Well...That line sure aged poorly.

    • @themastera.z5418
      @themastera.z5418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Because KH 3 is basically full on Disney/original stuff with little final fantasy references and Easter eggs but no characters?

    • @DevilHunter1994
      @DevilHunter1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@themastera.z5418 Yep.

    • @tsp1999
      @tsp1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Re:Mind fixes that.

    • @andrewclark3330
      @andrewclark3330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@tsp1999 but cloud and sephiroth still isnt in the game

    • @MasterLPG
      @MasterLPG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@andrewclark3330 Final Fantasy VII: Remake however?
      *;)*

  • @MegamanNG
    @MegamanNG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I'll wait as long as it takes for the next one. At least seeing all this is more than enough. It truthfully is more than enough.
    Well done, really enjoyed it. Can't wait for when you do IX.

    • @hazardoustoxicity
      @hazardoustoxicity 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As someone who's played all numbered titles but the lightning saga and beat VI, VII, VIii, and X three times; I got past Lindblum and shut it off. I can't do it. ATB is painfully slow, world map theme is akin to a lullaby, Zidane is a bit annoying, Steiner is a stereotype stock guard character, etc. I don't get why people hold it in such high regard other than it serving as a tribute (which imo feels like a step back and doesnt advance the series in any way)

    • @omicron3012
      @omicron3012 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hazardoustoxicity It did really well in terms of OST and some characters are memorable, but yeah, I've got the same feeling about IX... way too slow paced in my opinion, the storytelling isn't fantastic and the battle system is all but enjoyable.

    • @MegamanNG
      @MegamanNG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ^ Good point.

    • @KOTEBANAROT
      @KOTEBANAROT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      its fine if you dont get it, just dont assume everyone else who likes it are dumbasses who dont know whats good and whats bad

    • @hazardoustoxicity
      @hazardoustoxicity 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it me where did I say people were "dumbasses who dont know whats good and whats bad"? Sounds like you're putting words in my mouth that were never uttered.

  • @mesektet5776
    @mesektet5776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Final Fantasy VII has been built up as very dramatic and meaningful, and while it certainly did have those aspects, I noticed the expanded cash cow universe has sort of ignored the silly. Sephiroth is an insane momma's boy, Cloud dresses as woman, your party features a robot cat golem, Final Fantasy VII can be very silly and it is awesome. Thanks for not downplaying that aspect.

  • @theeggemperor
    @theeggemperor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I'm so proud of Clement for getting this out, despite all his hardships There's definitely a lot of effort and love that goes into making these videos, I'm sure. Kudos, Clement!

  • @JoeNeutrino
    @JoeNeutrino 6 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I'd go crazy too if Hojo was my dad.

    • @namingisdifficult408
      @namingisdifficult408 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Joe Neutrino same

    • @Enzo_Matrix92
      @Enzo_Matrix92 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hojo did nothing wrong. Don't let your dreams be dreams!

    • @Lightspeeds
      @Lightspeeds 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SERVES THAT CHICKEN RIGHT!!! TOP OF THE PECKING ORDER!!!!!

    • @holamoco
      @holamoco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sephi doesn't know Hojo is his dad though at the time of "insanity".

    • @namingisdifficult408
      @namingisdifficult408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      holamoco true

  • @russelldignum1403
    @russelldignum1403 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I think you have encapsulated the joy of this game, in the way that very few have beforehand. It is my favourite game of all time; the music is immeasurably good and Aerith' theme is so so perfectly weighted, the plot focusing about being honest about your past so you can be who you really are and the honesty on death makes this a game that I do not believe will ever be equaled. Very good video.

  • @capostatus937
    @capostatus937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Final Fantasy VII is more than a game, its an experience

    • @styler8940
      @styler8940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      An experience of an experience

  • @aniketsanyal5586
    @aniketsanyal5586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great video! Thanks for taking the time to make this, its an incredible and enthusiastic retrospective for such a great game!

  • @RangerNav
    @RangerNav 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I've been looking forward to this since the start of this retrospective. Time for me to say goodbye to my family for 1:23:50

  • @Bluedino152
    @Bluedino152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That Toriel gag had me laughing. Well done Clement
    Religious sepiroth is the best headcanon
    I am never playing that snowboard minigame without the sonic adventure music.
    I wish clement showed off that you can't lose to sepiroth in that one sequence

  • @holamoco
    @holamoco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Sephiroth doesn't know Jenova is an alien, he thinks it's an Ancient, a Cetra. And that the humans wiped out the Ancients and wants to revenge her mother and kill all those "evil" humans, and those who oppose him of course. And then with time wanting to become a God just like his powerful mother was and rule the world as their liking, he is more or less justifing his cause/reason because of their (humans) evil acts against the Ancients and on his mother.
    Sephiroth wasn't stabbed in the back, he was stabbed in the stomach, as you see clearly in your own video he turns around before Cloud stabs. Stabbed in the back version comes from the short anime movie "Last Order", where they changed some details of what happened in Niebelheim.

    • @Sawngawkuh
      @Sawngawkuh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Actually, Sephiroth does know full well that she is an alien in the present.
      It's only during the Nibelheim Incident that he believed she was an Ancient due to the misinformation contained within those Shinra logs, as they had misidentified her as a Cetran. However, after falling into the Lifestream and absorbing all that knowledge from the Ancients, he learned what she truly was all along. This is why his goals shifted from being about revenge to wanting to become a god-like being, with little concern over "taking back" the Planet (hell, his new goal requires him to further WOUND the Planet rather than save it from humanity).
      Fans tend to be mistaken and think he believes she's an Ancient throughout the whole game because he still calls the creature his "mother" during the Temple of the Ancients section, but that's simply because he still views her as such. He knows that she isn't his birth mother, but that doesn't really matter to him. After all, even back when he found out and erroneously believed she was an ancient, he knew he wasn't literally birthed out of her like regular people. The notes clearly speak of this being as an entity that was found in stasis, not a living person who walked among them, conceived, then had a baby. At the end of the day, she is still the being that was used in the experiments that created him, and that's enough for him to view her as his mother.
      The only things he never really found out about were Lucrecia and Hojo being his real parents. However, at that point, he probably wouldn't even care.

  • @TheRotfox
    @TheRotfox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clement, I only started watching your videos two days ago, and I've binged all of your Clement Remembers series thus far. I just wanted to say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for putting into words all of the emotions and excitement these games gave me during my childhood. As a kid, growing up in the 90's, I am certain that these games shaped who I am as a person, and due to their meaning, it's so rare that somebody can do them justice. So once again thank you, and I look forward to what comes next.

  • @spiritsauce
    @spiritsauce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love what your doing with the remember final fantasy series Clement! These videos are helping me learn what is magical about this series and I cant wait for you to get to XIV!

  • @vurvo574
    @vurvo574 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Screw breakfast new video!

  • @daesplays8737
    @daesplays8737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "Can't wait to beat him up again in Kingdom Hearts 3"
    ha
    ha
    ha...

    • @Josh_Calderon
      @Josh_Calderon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe in Remind: DLC

    • @jrpludacrous
      @jrpludacrous 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Josh_Calderon HA

    • @Bahamut-bj3bh
      @Bahamut-bj3bh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jrpludacrous Final Fantasy 7 remake it is

    • @bingobongo321
      @bingobongo321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Bahamut-bj3bh Sorry dude, remake only covers Midgar. The most you're probably getting is a forced loss nibelheim flashback fight

    • @troid8880
      @troid8880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bingobongo321 HA

  • @TinySpiny
    @TinySpiny 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing. Clement, you're awesome. I'm so glad I keep watching you.

  • @SargentGrey
    @SargentGrey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You put so much heart and diligence into these videos 🙂 It is straight-up inspiring, and I have loved listening to this series!

  • @kylesneed5033
    @kylesneed5033 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Knowing this was your favorite game in the series, I knew it would take more than a month for the video. You really do take the time to make each installment worth it and do the games justice so mad respect there.

  • @oguzhangungor9117
    @oguzhangungor9117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Only 90 minutes? pshhh I can talk about Trails in The Sky games for 5 hours straight.
    With that said Clement remembers final fantasy 8 HYPE!!!!!!

    • @dff8088
      @dff8088 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oguzhan Gungor It's probably this "short" because of all the editing he has to do. There is a 6 hour and 40 minutes video where he talks about Life is Strange to the background of a still image

    • @namingisdifficult408
      @namingisdifficult408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      dff true

    • @ptbwf
      @ptbwf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8 was actually my first Final Fantasy experience, despite the fact that I am only a year younger than Clement.
      I was a very sheltered kid who only knew about RPGs because my friends played them.

    • @locke103
      @locke103 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you had a video based on FF7 that was more than an hour long, i can promise you i'd watch it.
      while it's my second favorite of the franchise overall, it was still my first real exposure to it. nostalgia or not, it holds a special place in my heart.

  • @EeveeSoulSilver
    @EeveeSoulSilver 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again Clement! Was really looking forward to this one! Don't worry about taking too long. I understand you have a life and I'm more than patient enough to wait for your upcoming FF videos. I'm just really glad you're doing this retrospective in the first place. Have a good one!

  • @chibmaniac2
    @chibmaniac2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video Clement you truly rekindled my love of Final Fantasy 7! The more I think about it the more I realize that it really is my favourite game in the series, it just oozes with so much charm. Absolutely loving this series of videos I think it is your best work yet. Keep it up!

  • @aidanyoung1165
    @aidanyoung1165 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the review this is still my favorite game I'm playing right now

  • @Phazon8058MS
    @Phazon8058MS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "I knew tons of people who cried to this scene-"
    Dude, I cried just watching it play back right now.

  • @MidnightRaziel
    @MidnightRaziel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn it Clement, you got me teary-eyed again...excellent video man, well done.

  • @Nintendrone42
    @Nintendrone42 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Clement! This was definitely worth the wait; I totally understand the delay since the games are getting longer, all of your real life things, and the fact that I know you wanted this video to be just perfect for one of your favorite games.
    As for me, this was the first Final Fantasy game I played. I still need to finish it since I got distracted by other things, but I really enjoyed what I played so far. It's the most popular game in the series for good reason.

  • @Sjono
    @Sjono 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You mean that hard Turk battle near the end was optional?!?!?
    I'm filled with so much rage. I struggled hard to beat them when I didn't have to.

  • @Harbluia
    @Harbluia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    35:53 Screw you Clement I'm searching for that right noOHH JESUS WHY DID I SEARCH FOR THAT!!!
    39:06 Oh no I ain't searching for that I've learned my lesson.

    • @namingisdifficult408
      @namingisdifficult408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Harbluia good to know

    • @train4292
      @train4292 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He told you not Too search that up Dude You Didn't heed Clement's warning

    • @Super_Suchi
      @Super_Suchi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rule 34: NO EXCEPTIONS

  • @adamwatson2914
    @adamwatson2914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a brilliant retrospective you so got it right about everything, well done on an excellent review man! 10/10

  • @4dapt
    @4dapt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully said my friend. Every word. I've thought about making a video like this for years, but now that you've made one so amazing there's hardly need for any video anywhere near like this. For me, your video, is perfection ;)

  • @maesejesus
    @maesejesus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    It's pretty great to hear others talk about what they love with such passion. You may forget it sometimes in this clusterfuck of disappointment that it is the internet, but the way videogames can connect with someone can be quite beautiful and even make you change your "position" about things by just hearing others. Probably why I like this guy so much.
    Personally, I've never been the biggest fan of VII, and while I don't like how much it affected the industry or Square itself, I hold quite the respect for the game, even if I have a few issues with it.
    For example, I felt the concept of the materia system undermined the value of the characters themselves as useful members of the party, instead of having interesting abilities or powers that diferenciate each member, they depend on "things" to do stuff for them, making me feel like anyone with those "things" would be able to do the same things these supposed heroes do. Being "special" because you happen to hold something that let's you do interesting stuff is a big turn-off for me, compared to other games where you learn or develop abilities over time and they feel part of the character.
    Mechanically wise, though, the materia system is quite good and fun to mess with, so as I said, my dislike with the materia is just the concept.
    That said, I think it has a lot of other great things that Clement pointed nicely in this fantastic video, and generally speaking I believe it's a pretty good game, even if it shows it's age more than the other old FF's.
    It's depressing to see the original game and how each "Expanded universe" thing they added onto it hurt the original story more, and more, and more...

  • @SlvrStryker
    @SlvrStryker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    1 hour, almost 24 minutes...*well* worth the wait. [[ watches ]]

  • @SirKurtov
    @SirKurtov 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, I rarely watch hour long youtube videos without dicking around on my phone at the same time. You did what I didn't think was possible and captured the essence of Final Fantasy VII and what it was like when this masterpiece was unleashed to the world for its time. Subbed and looking forward to spending my sunday watching some more of your remembering stuff.

  • @Flamsterette
    @Flamsterette 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the upload!

  • @JesusMejia-hf6li
    @JesusMejia-hf6li 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You broke my heart when you said you wanted to kick sephiroth's ass in KH3.

  • @Kara99tg
    @Kara99tg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    *Adjusts nerdgirl glasses
    Limit Breaks were introduced in FFVI as Desperation Attacks that triggered when a character who had critically low health used a regular attack. But the proc rate was extremely low (1 in 16 chance and cannot trigger in the first 25 seconds of combat), so I can see how people might have missed them.

    • @ColtGColtG
      @ColtGColtG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahh one of the stupid mechanics that was brought back for FF VIII but modified some.

    • @bartymatrix7
      @bartymatrix7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really though, FF7 MADE the limit system. Personal attacks and different animations and such.

    • @Kara99tg
      @Kara99tg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The Desperation Attacks were unique animations to each character in VI. But they weren't a key mechanic of combat, since no one really knew how to make them happen at the time and would heal whenever their HP got low. FFVIII used a similar system, but the trigger was just low health and not low health plus more than 25 seconds into a battle. VII definitely highlighted Limit Breaks as a feature of combat though, because they liked the idea from VI where characters could get these awesome attacks if they took damage in battle and wanted to build on that. Plus, the better technology allowed them to do more flashy attacks and they really wanted to show off what they could do with the battle system (also why Summons were so much grander in scale than previous Final Fantasy games).

    • @bartymatrix7
      @bartymatrix7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kara99tg Yeah what you said.

    • @mopeybloke
      @mopeybloke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think people are too quick to in their idea that Limit Breaks were merely an iteration of desperation attacks (are those really named as such in game?). In VI there were techniques that characters could use always (slots, tools, Blitz), and those that they could rarely ever use (the DA). Limit Breaks were devised as a compromise to me. If you think about it, some Limits seems to be designed after the first type of ability (like Slots).

  • @rachenar
    @rachenar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clement delivers a top-quality video yet again. Well worth the wait!

  • @LokixRiddle
    @LokixRiddle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back Clement, missed you this summer. Hope you had a good time off!

  • @The_Catman
    @The_Catman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Cloud doesn't suffer from PTSD, but from a Dissociative disorder: Dissociative Fugue.
    That's why he assumes a new identity

  • @Jabrils
    @Jabrils 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    yeah I was greatly addicted to raising chocobos. 1:11:00

  • @donnylurch4207
    @donnylurch4207 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great listening at work. Thanks!

  • @SiberianNinja-Jin
    @SiberianNinja-Jin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly worth the watch. I imagined this was like a boss battle for you to get this video out asap and you've finally defeated it. Funny enough, I went back and rewatched the other ones because I love hearing you talk about FF. And listening to you talk about your favorite one, made it even more enjoyable. ^^

  • @cipher2102
    @cipher2102 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was, definitely something to watch. For the longest time I kind of forgot why I loved 7 so much, other than just using the excuse of it being the first game I ever played, and it being my gateway into Final Fantasy. Everyone I know around me despise 7 so it's fantastic for me to see people who genuinely enjoy the game and understand what makes it great. Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it and it made my day to relive and remember so many things from my childhood.

  • @Gangerworld
    @Gangerworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    54:03 I remember having Yuffie in my party when Aerith was killed, and I was initially in shock, just silent, ya know? Then I saw Yuffie's reaction and that's when I was just nailed by a flood of emotions. It was so *real*.
    Hironobu Sakaguchi lost his mother while developing FFIII, so he wrote FFVII with the themes of life and death. It's why when Aerith died there was no *recovery* of the time and resources the player put into developing her. That was gone, along with Aerith, and all that was left were the memories. I remember at the time so many players thought there must have been SOME way to bring her back, but there never was.
    Happened in FFVI but to a lesser extent with General Leo. Players thought there had to be a way to bring him back but Sakaguchi was like NOPE. But we didn't know then what he'd teach us with FFVII.

    • @Gangerworld
      @Gangerworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And oh yeah, after Aerith died I thought anything could happen to anybody, which is why the plot twists that came after gave me so much stress I was on the edge of my seat. Hahaha.
      I still think FFVI had a better story overall but VII is also a master-class in game writing, no doubt.

  • @danieladams6426
    @danieladams6426 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work on this one Clement. As someone who has only ever completed maybe 2 RPGs in his life, I certainly will put this game on my gaming bucket list. The amount of heart put into your video must come close to the heart put into the game itself! I can't wait to give it a shot one day!

  • @stuffman7255
    @stuffman7255 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the only video game to make my cry. Going through this retrospective with Clement is like revisiting my childhood and all the games I grew up on. Clement I want to thank you for this series, this video in particular touches so many heartstrings.

  • @Hirochicken
    @Hirochicken 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I never fully played FF7, so your explanation of Sephiroth makes so much sense to me. He's an amalgamation of Terra and Kefka's stories!

  • @SBaby
    @SBaby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    1:15:18 - It's supposed to be Cloud expelling the last of the Jenova cells from his own body and mind.

  • @Branches75
    @Branches75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clement, why are you hitting my heart places!!!

  • @jelanihaughton1372
    @jelanihaughton1372 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see your back

  • @lazyraquan9856
    @lazyraquan9856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love final fantasy 7 when i think about the game you'd think the first thing that would come to mind would be cloud or sephiroth but its jenova for me i love her concept and the mystery behind her wish there was more of her. Im thinking of getting a tattoo of the metal angel that covered her

  • @cryptidsgaming1518
    @cryptidsgaming1518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember when I first played and beat this. I never got Knights of the Round, and I still beat Sephiroth

    • @Frieowksf1293
      @Frieowksf1293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @cypher838
      @cypher838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's still possible to best sephiroth without kotr.

  • @SuperGodzilla2
    @SuperGodzilla2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    this game truly is a master piece.
    awesome vid Clement

  • @SamsarasArt
    @SamsarasArt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, Clement, you really have a way with words. I honestly teared up when you were talking about what cloud went through was relatable. You're really good at storytelling.

  • @Crazy_Dialga
    @Crazy_Dialga 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Having just recently played FF7 (as party of my Final Fantasy introductory marathon), I can say that I'm glad I finally did. I really enjoyed it.
    The story was pretty cool. Cloud past was interesting to learn about, there were good character beats, and Sephiroth was a neat villain. I thought the fmv cutscenes were pretty cool (although they felt like they needed voice acting).
    The gameplay was fun. The Limit system is cool and is much more useful than the desperation attack system from 6. While I think the materia system works pretty well, but it cumbersome for someone like me who wanted to try and use all of the party members as much as possible. However, I thought some of the minigames/gimmicks were annoying (mostly the march and snowboarding). The chocobo breeding was fine, I mostly did it to get the Knights of Round, quad magic and master all materia.
    Some favourite characters of mine were Tifa (I shipped her with Cloud more than Aerith), Cid, Yuffie and Vincent (both gameplay and story wise).
    However, I think FF6 resonated with me ever so slightly more. I think Kefka was a slightly more enticing villain than Sephiroth. And the sad scene in 6 hit me harder than some of the sad scenes in 7 (which might just be a musical preference issue, not necessarily writing).
    Next up is Crisis Core, then either FF8 (probably when a PS4 port comes), FF9 or a break from Final Fantasy for a bit (to play Yakuza 0).

  • @Chromwel-A
    @Chromwel-A 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    FINALLY!!!

  • @Amdecreations.
    @Amdecreations. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favourite Final Fantasy game. Everything from the music, graphics, characters and character progression, mini game

  • @GeNeralFannRDRG
    @GeNeralFannRDRG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm commenting this before watching the video.
    Clement you are a great youtuber, I've been following you since your megaman zero playthroughs and this retrospective has been a cool trip and a very entertaining one. Keep it up, man, just wanted to show some of my appreciation : )

  • @holamoco
    @holamoco 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Overall it was a great review, I also love FF7 and is one of my top 5 best games ever made in video game history. It is the most emotional game I have ever played to this day and consider it to be my favourite.

  • @starfishsicko
    @starfishsicko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When you said you would like a scene where Cloud explains Cait Sith to the party, it made me think of something. One of the few things I actually found funny about the FF7 Abridged series is how Cloud justifies Cait Sith and CID joining the party. And really, that's about as good an explanation i could see Cloud giving. He just digs them.

  • @malictory
    @malictory 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome:D Well done! Well done!

  • @ilovevirtualconsole
    @ilovevirtualconsole 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Clement!

  • @SBaby
    @SBaby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    42:49 - If this is addressed in the remake, I would approve. It's one of the few changes I'd legitimately be alright with. He literally steals the key to the Black Materia, and then says we should go on like nothing happened. And the party is ok with it. Seriously, this is a thing.

    • @SamsarasArt
      @SamsarasArt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your party cooperates because they took Marlene as a hostage.

    • @SBaby
      @SBaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamsarasArt Could you link to me the scene where this happens?

    • @SBaby
      @SBaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SamsarasArt I saw the scene, but when he's on the airship, Barret could have killed him.

    • @SBaby
      @SBaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SamsarasArt So the scene does show Marlene as a hostage, but that makes Tifa even worse when she white knights for him.

  • @BrainScratchComms
    @BrainScratchComms 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I need to play through FF7 again, since I have it on Steam. I'll probably play it with the Reunion mod set installed, since it re-translated the game using the original Japanese script and apparently there were some story changes to the American version. Crazy thing I've heard: because the game was so popular in the west, the expanded FF7 franchise goes by the story as it was presented in the western localization, even if it differs from the intent of the original script. I'm not sure of the extent of it, but I suppose this next run through the game will shed some light on it, assuming I can get the mod to work.
    - Lewis

  • @dpeters119
    @dpeters119 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back from your summer fun hope you continue to have more.

  • @wizzurd9068
    @wizzurd9068 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was a lil intimated by the length of the video but decided to give it a shot. Really liked this video, you got yourself a new subscriber. Will be watching your other videos soon

  • @petwisk2012
    @petwisk2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "i can't wait to beat hin again in KH3"
    I have Sad news for ya

  • @felixvids7238
    @felixvids7238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In my opinion the fact that the developers tried to innovate on so many different levels is a double-edged sword.
    On one hand the overabundance of battle animations, mini games and background lore gave people playing it back in the day plenty of mind blowing moments and thus memories to still call it their favorite game to this day.
    On the other hand the disparity between the enormous degree ambition, technical limitations and lack of experience can be felt all the more and is most likely the reason why a more grounded experience like Final Fantasy 6 or 9 is usually preferred by newcomers to the series.

  • @ghal416
    @ghal416 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When it comes to video games, there aren't as many that have left the impression that Final Fantasy VII did. The music, the characters, the plot...just so legendary. So many aspects define what makes a memorable RPG for me, and have also left an impact in so many manners of my life. Such a wonderful experience that I will always treasure. Thanks for a wonderful retrospective Clement.

  • @shozinks
    @shozinks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To this day this is one of your best reviews if not the best on YT

  • @tucker4257
    @tucker4257 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This game is my favourite of all time, and I just got the game in January, and all ready I've played through it 3 times. I think I have a problem help.

  • @gamermanx3096
    @gamermanx3096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At long last, my favorite RPG of all time!

  • @WolfDB
    @WolfDB 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so worth waiting nearly 3 months for

  • @youkai902
    @youkai902 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive replayed this game dozens of times, and i know i will keep doing so in the future

  • @mattletourneau7718
    @mattletourneau7718 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I won't lie, I'm more of a fan of the original five FF (except FF2, obs). Like FFIV is my fav, I just played V and VI thanks to your retrospective and I thank you. That goes without saying I also do really love VII like you do. If the remake unfortunately doesn't do well, we at least still have this timeless classic.

    • @namingisdifficult408
      @namingisdifficult408 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matt Letourneau nice. I’m in the middle of playing 4 and 7. I actually bought 4 off of Steam thanks to this retrospective

    • @mattletourneau7718
      @mattletourneau7718 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quickman may win right on bro, I myself have all the five I mentioned comfortably on my PS Vita (with of course Chrono Trigger ;P)

    • @TheRezro
      @TheRezro 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wounder about one thing though? Would they adopt stuff from Crisis Core (what explain some important details in the game) or just stay faithful to the original game what let be honest.. has its flaw. No mater what I hope they keep rest of the FF7 expansions out as they were shitty.

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt Letourneau For me, the top Final Fantasys (Gameplay-wise) was 4,5,6,7,14 and 15. Story wise, it was 4,6, and 10. 13 (in general) was a guilty pleasure, and Chrono Trigger and Bravely Default/the second are two different *BEASTS*.

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bringer of dis pear That's The thing, though. I usually prefer templates should it be entertaining without breaking the game's Characters apart, and 4 seems to have the best results.

  • @ruquang89
    @ruquang89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    31:40 oooh whos gona tell him

  • @kR0B45
    @kR0B45 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet jesus, an hour and 20 minutes? When I get home, I shall watch this. Been looking forward to this video for some time.

  • @selder_7
    @selder_7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work

  • @HPhant0m
    @HPhant0m 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Talking about his top tier favorite game 1 hour too long? How about talking about his most hated and most disappointing video game of all time for 3 hours? You can keep going Clement , I don't mind.
    jk, excited for Clement remembers FF8.

  • @Br0kenDest1ny
    @Br0kenDest1ny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    31:40 “I can’t wait to beat him up in KH3” Well about that………..

    • @SuperPlaytendo
      @SuperPlaytendo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, Sora and Sephiroth are in Smash so they can finally have that rematch.

  • @JomaXZ
    @JomaXZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welp. The wait was indeed worth it. Awesome video man!

  • @DeadlyInsomnia
    @DeadlyInsomnia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this Clement. This game has always meant a lot to me. I've gone through and finished it several times simply because of how memorable it is and always has been. Sadly, I don't have the free time to devote to an RPG these days so I've been putting off going through it one more time for way too long. I actually got pretty emotional watching this video because it brought back all the good times I'd had with this. I desperately hope to go back and play it again all the way through. And I HOPE TO GOD they don't fuck up the remake when it comes out 15 years from now

  • @bullfrogjay4383
    @bullfrogjay4383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep the remake, I am perfectly happy with the masterpiece original FF 7. Time to start my yearly play through.

  • @lexstargamer
    @lexstargamer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    At 8:18 a undertale joke.😂lol

    • @Masterge77
      @Masterge77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Before Frisk fell into flowers, Cloud fell into flowers. Admittedly, Undertale DOES have a reference to Final Fantasy, albeit not an FF7 one, but the Mettaton Musical scene is a direct reference to the Opera Scene from FF6.

  • @JimGetzey
    @JimGetzey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an excellent review.

  • @freeedom22
    @freeedom22 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice trip down memory lane for my also preferred FF ever. Thank you

  • @michaelwilson4010
    @michaelwilson4010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's finally here!!! *fanboy squeal*

  • @samirjohnson4524
    @samirjohnson4524 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    31:38 OOF

  • @cabbyb111
    @cabbyb111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just back for my yearly nostalgia trip!

  • @GamerPastHisPrime
    @GamerPastHisPrime 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well worth the wait!