A recent poll by Famitsu has crowned Final Fantasy 7 as the ultimate PlayStation game of all time, much to the delight of fans worldwide. As part of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary celebrations, the poll garnered over 4,000 votes and saw FF7 dominate the list, followed by Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Gand Xenogears in second and third places. The results highlight a heavy representation of JRPGs, with Square Enix, Sony, and Capcom leading the charge. Notably, the PS1 era took the spotlight, accounting for 16 of the 30 games listed. However, newer consoles like the PS5 and PS Vita didn’t make the cut this time.
1 Final Fantasy 7
2 Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G
3 Xenogears
4 Final Fantasy 10
5 Resident Evil
6 Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
7 Metal Gear Solid
8 Arc the Lad 2
9 Ridge Racer
10 Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Time
11 Final Fantasy 8
12 Monster Hunter: World
13 Wild Arms
14 Gran Turismo
15 Final Fantasy 9
16 Suikoden 2
17 Final Fantasy 11
18 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
19 Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King
20 Kingdom Hearts 2
21 Suikoden
22 Shadow Hearts
23 Dynasty Warriors
24 Persona 4
25 Doko Demo Issho
26 Yakuza
27 Crash Bandicoot
28 Tales of Eternia
29 The Last of Us
30 Ghost of Tsushima
The top spots are a nostalgia-filled reminder of PlayStation’s legacy, with classic titles like Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, and Final Fantasy 10 earning spots. Kingdom Hearts 2 and Persona 4 also made the cut, showing that story-driven experiences are still cherished by gamers. Notable inclusions like The Last of Us and Ghost of Tsushima from the PS3 and PS4 eras prove the continued strength of PlayStation’s gaming portfolio. As Sony celebrates 30 years in the business, it’s clear that the PlayStation brand has secured its place in gaming history with a rich lineup of unforgettable titles.
The full list shows how much PlayStation has evolved over the years, but its foundation remains rooted in the beloved games that helped shape the platform’s legacy. Here’s to the next 30 years!
