No RPG has come close to having the kind of stories and atmosphere that the Final Fantasy series has.  But no Final Fantasy game has come close to the timeless masterpiece of Final Fantasy VII.  The characters are superb!  I will never forget Cloud, Aeris, Tifa, Barrett, Cid (Highwind) and the others.  The story is incredible and the music is classic!  Sure, the sound and graphics don't measure up to PS2, Xbox or Gamecube.  But this game is above all that.  Video games have never left as deep an impression on me like this one has.  This is THE defining title in the Final Fantasy series.