Final Fantasy was already a guaranteed hit in Japan, but the success in the west can be greatly attributed to a successful marketing campaign by Sony.
Additionally, the non-medieval theme really helped setting it apart. There were guns, cars, televisions, and motorcycles!
It's fascinating to recall the TV commercial in North America featuring the motorcycle cinematic scene, which, ironically, constituted only 2 minutes of the game 50+ hours of gameplay.
Regardless, FF7 was an exceptional game that truly showcased the remarkable progress in video game development, appealing to a wider audience.
I still have goosebumps thinking about the first chapter of the game. It really was something when it came out.
Final Fantasy was already a guaranteed hit in Japan, but the success in the west can be greatly attributed to a successful marketing campaign by Sony.
Additionally, the non-medieval theme really helped setting it apart. There were guns, cars, televisions, and motorcycles!
It's fascinating to recall the TV commercial in North America featuring the motorcycle cinematic scene, which, ironically, constituted only 2 minutes of the game 50+ hours of gameplay.
Regardless, FF7 was an exceptional game that truly showcased the remarkable progress in video game development, appealing to a wider audience.
I still have goosebumps thinking about the first chapter of the game. It really was something when it came out.