I'm not insulting Sephiroth. I'm a fan of his, but I wanted to know why everyone (of course not EVERYONE but alot of people.) thought he was(is) a great villain. Just to repeat, I don't wnt any insults to Sephiroth. If you don't like him, don't answer.
2007-01-01 20:32:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
I appreciate the answer, and it was a good answer, I just want to make sure it is clear I'm talking about his character and not fighting aginst him in any game.
2007-01-01 20:40:28 · update #1
"Just me" is an example of the people I was talking about. And no, she couldn't.
2007-01-01 21:23:13 · update #2
During the era of Final Fantasy VII, among the many RPGs prevailed, a lot of the antagonists are brute, unsophisticated, and just plain simple -everything is purely Black and White in the manner of psychologically speaking (Protagonist -> handsome, Antagonist -> ugly).
Now we are presented by Square a character named Sephiroth.
At that time, he is perhaps the most beautiful Antagonist ever created in the history of Final Fantasy.
In fact, many will argue that he is way better than Cloud himself in all manner of speaking (in Physical appearance, Intelligence, and Strength).
This daring move is a huge leap in the history of gaming (Although, it has been done many times in other form of arts).
Final Fantasy VII satisfies many thru its androgenous quality from its character (with exception of Red, Caith-sith, and Barreth).
Sephiroth's antagonistic quality is enhanced through out the game by his mental deteriorations.
Setting apart our view of him as a standard Final Boss.
Before FFVI (kefka), we pretty much expect that the antagonist is just an evil guy with selfish ambition to rule the world (A very cliche characteristic in RPGs).
Sephiroth and Kefka, on the other hand, basically just want to destroy everything.
(that is why Kefka can also be argued as the greatest villain apart from Sephiroth -but, anyway, i digressed)
And Square did a really good job introducing his progression to that point for us.
In such a manner that we are somewhat feel identified with him.
We want to hate him because he's the meanie..
but, yet, we feel pity for him.. and we can understand why he
behaves in such way.
i dare to say that Sephiroth, perhaps, plays both role as the villain and as the victim we are desperately trying to save.
and i am sorry to say.. One of the purposes of why Aerith have to die in the game, viewed in the story writing directives, is to serve as a gear for us to tip the balance of viewing Sephiroth slightly more as the villain.
A VERY INTERESTING twist indeed.
2007-01-01 21:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by ram 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think he is an awseome villian he has a mysterious affect that makes his next move so hard to predict that its kinda scary. And the fact that he is a seasoned villian I guess you could say makes his powers stonger which makes hima harder Character to beat.
2007-01-01 20:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by kelly_420_brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a f*cking bad @ss that's why! Who wouldn't like Sephiroth?
2007-01-01 21:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of him many times on games and monvies but i can't remember who he is can some one tell me plz when you get the chance. i remember now he was off of final fantsy games and movies. ii think he is weird
2007-01-01 20:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sebastian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he is the ultimate wimp. My grandma could beat him with both hands tied behind her back!
2007-01-01 20:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
take a look at his picture.. that explains it... esp. his masamune..
2007-01-01 20:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by Third-Eye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋