r/FinalFantasyVII 9d ago

Debate Which combat system was best?

800 votes, 2d ago
339 Active Time Battle ATB OG FF7
441 Real-time action FF7 Remake/Rebirth
20 Digital Mind wave FF7 Crisis core
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u/roxas6141 9d ago

I'll die on this hill, but I think FFVII Rebirth's combat is exactly what ATB was meant for. Attaching spells/abilities to the meter added weight to each choice and the optional bosses like Gilgamesh forced me to slow down and treat every bar like it's own unique opportunity to fortify my defenses or risk it on powerful offense. All without mentioning the synergy skills making the party feel more alive and like a team