An oversized sword planted in the ground, and a whole generation holding its breath.

When the community picks on gut feeling, Final Fantasy VII already sits ahead of 93% of games, on few votes, but the signal is strong. And the detail drives it home. Attachment and the soundtrack put it right at the top, first in the ranking, as if it were obvious. Rediscovery places it ahead of 99% of titles, the desert island and art direction just below. Even controller feel climbs high, though that line hangs on just two votes, so take it with caution. No tension here: head and heart say the same thing, this game left a deep mark.

In the history of the RPG, few titles left an imprint like this, that blend of a devastating story, a dense world and a soundtrack that became legend. Where others age, this one keeps its aura intact.

So who is it for? You, if you love a story that haunts you, music that follows you for years, a world you dream of living again untouched. Much less if turn-based combat and dated graphics keep you at arm's length.