Every one always says 7 is/was the best. Given,7 changed rpg's forever but that doesnt mean cause cloud or aries isn't in 8 that it isn't good. I actually liked 8 and thought 8 would make for a better movie then 7 did(even though advent children was 10 outta 10)..Im just saying I hate when people only go ohh 7's the best ohh 7777777..8 is in no way my fav but for a game that had to try and out due the hype that 7 brought/had I think It did a pretty good job and come on, You gotta love rinoa =)