Well, I don't know why but I get so embarrassed telling this to Final Fantasy fans and gamers, but my first time playing Final Fantasy VII was in 2011. I was really late, and worse I didn't finish it then. We lost our home and I ended up falling into a depression, playing little to no games for 2 years.
Just around the summer, I had to take it upon myself to lift my mood. I watched my first movie in a couple years, it was Disney's Frozen, I love it! I started playing games in my backlog like Tales of Legendia, Pokemon White, and realized I can start playing games again. I was feeling better. In November of 2013, I started FFVII from the start, and got a fresh start on the game. And just a few days ago on January 22 2014, I did it. I completed Final Fantasy VII! I absolutely loved every time I played the game, it's so fantastical, and amazing (Like every FF, I've played. Yes even X-2 and XIII). After I first played VII in 2011 I would often say it was my favorite, but I was ashamed to admit I never finished it, for, reasons. But now I can start saying I beat the game, had an amazing time And seen that epic ending!
I want to say I've been a Final Fantasy fan for awhile, My first was Final Fantasy VIII, and that had to be back in 1999 when it released, I then moved on to FFX next. I'm actually sad to admit I haven't complete VIII yet either, me and my sis got to the Adel boss and the disc was broke and would freeze, little did we know the final dungeon was awaiting us after that. I'm actually going to be getting a fresh start on VIII now , will be starting my playthrough in February, so wish me luck! I think VIII, might compete with VII as to which will be my favorite! But Um, VII has Barret, so I'm sure Final Fantasy VII will remain my favorite (okay, being serious Barret is not the only reason Hahah!). All these years, I could have been playing these, it was introduced to me since 8. But to be honest. I was young and more into Sonic the Hedgehog lol. But at my adult age, Final Fantasy is my favorite franchise and I have a history with it!
Today, I should go through the Final Boss of Final Fantasy VII again (Sephiroths Super Nova is sooo cool!) an watch the ending! It's only been a week sicne I completed it, but why not. I'm gonna keep doing that anyway. I love this game and plus today is it's anniversary! Final Fantasy makes me feel so wonderful, it's so much more than just a video game!
Well, Sorry for rambling, but thank you all for reading.