Fair warning: this article includes plot spoilers of Final Fantasy VII. The author acknowledges their lack of qualifications in the gaming and Japanese culture realms and describes their initial confusion and disappointment with the game. However, they acknowledge the importance of Final Fantasy VII and decide to give it another chance. They highlight the narrative’s environmentalist theme and the game’s unique and varied gameplay. The author also points out cultural and gender-related issues in the game. They end the article by describing their frustrations with the train graveyard area and random combat encounters.
https://www.filfre.net/2023/12/putting-the-j-in-the-rpg-part-3-playing-final-fantasy-vii-or-old-man-yells-at-jrpg/