Your thoughts on Sephiroth

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I played and beaten FFVII about a year ago for the first time. I thought it was a great game except for one part. Sephiroth. People are always giving him great praise about how bad ass he was. I felt differently about it. He was slightly cool. NOTE: By slightly cool I meant a huge wussy. He looked like a nerd, he stabbed a girl from behind. I mean come on, he's a big wimp. =P
 
I guess everyone has their own views on characters, but you cannot deny that Sephiroth is a major selling factor for Square. If they need money they do something with Sephiroth and it brings in the money. You cannot fault Sephiroth's almighty selling power. He even advertised Coca Cola, for cryin' out loud.

I didn't think he looked like a nerd. Yes, the outfit is a little outdated, considering everyone got new outfits for Advent Children. Nor is he a wuss.
 
Sephiroth, Sephiroth, Sephiroth. He does receive so much praise and my thoughts are that he is one of Final Fantasy's, if not the greatest ever, villains. He's well known and so popular. He isn't a wimp at all. He killed Aeris, burnt a whole village down and shows no mercy to even Cloud.
 
Ah Sephiroth - he is the most memorable video game bad-guy of all time - he killed the only person who was a threat to him - Aeris** - showing no mercy or remorse - he manipulated Cloud over 2 thirds of the game, he held back Holy with the sheer force of his will. He burned down an Innocent village, Almost successfully destroyed the world, has his own followers, survived Death 3 times and he is probably the only person ever who could weild a 6ft long sword :D
Theres a reason hes the most popular FF villain of all time* :D

*Kefkas second lol

**And yes Aeris WAS the only one who was a threat to him - As it was only HER who could activate the white materia which could destroy his meteor
 
Faith said:
Sephiroth, Sephiroth, Sephiroth. He does receive so much praise and my thoughts are that he is one of Final Fantasy's, if not the greatest ever, villains. He's well known and so popular. He isn't a wimp at all. He killed Aeris, burnt a whole village down and shows no mercy to even Cloud.
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I'm afraid Gafgarion and Algus are far better villains than Sephiroth could ever hope to be. The same with Kefka (he at least succeeded at what he wanted to do).
 
Lord_Jaroh said:
I'm afraid Gafgarion and Algus are far better villains than Sephiroth could ever hope to be. The same with Kefka (he at least succeeded at what he wanted to do).
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Possibly but NONE of them have or will ever have what Sephiroth has - undying adoration, popularity, fame, and a legion of Fanboys/girls

Therefore he wins by default lol
 
Sehpiroth was interesting, but not really a bad-ass' (my opinion).

In short, I think he's just the type of guy people love to hate... in a way... Attitude, skills, power... All part of the image.
 
Aeris Gainsborough said:
Possibly but NONE of them have or will ever have what Sephiroth has - undying adoration, popularity, fame, and a legion of Fanboys/girls

Therefore he wins by default lol
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Unfortunately... :)

I'm just hoping that someday the legions will wake up from that nasty nightmare that they are having and discover that there are indeed far better games out there than FFVII and what it has wrought upon the world...
 
Villains better than Sephiroth:

1. Kuja
2. Kefka
3. Emperor Palpatine
4. Every villain in Xenogears (Id, Grahf, Gazel Ministry, Miang, Krelian, Ramsus)
5. Every villain in Xenosaga (Yuriev, Margulis, Wilhelm, Albedo, Voyager)
6. Moebius The Timestreamer, The Elder God and the Sarafan Lord/Hylden Lord/Unspoken of Legacy of Kain

List goes on and on.
 
I thought he was a good character, but not for the reasons most people think he is. He was a tragic character. One event that was a complete misuderstanding is what lead him to do the things that he did. If Shinra had sent someone else to Cloud's home town, then FFVII would have never happened.

I don't think he was a badass. Cloud was always stronger than he was. It was proven when he easily over took him in Niebelheim and then later at the end of the game.

All Sephiroth really accomplished was buring down a town, murdering several in the Shinra building, and killing Aeris.

Kefka destroyed the world.

Kuja started an entire world war while wearing a thong.
 
See, I guess everyone has their own opinions on Sephiroth. Perhaps he is a little overrated in terms of a villain. There are other, more terrifying, more iconic villains out there. But, in terms of popularity, everyone has to admit that Sephiroth is the most popular. Perhaps not to them personally, but in the fandom as a whole.

I liked Sephiroth. He's probably my favourite villain, equalling Xemnas. Was never too fond of Kefka... his freaky laugh creeped me out. Kuja did rock, I will admit. He needs more love out there. X3
 
Seph lemme see....
He's a wuss,bad hair,stupid Sword,Sissy and Stupid....thats what I think when any1 mention Sephiroth.
 
I can't say I ever thought little of Sephiroth and his ordeals. But as a boss, he sucked too much ass. Way too over-the-top if you ask me. Also, I thought the prospect of fighting him while he used the masaumune, in his standard human form, was far more intimidating than that colourful crap you first encounter. Safer Sephiroth was only slightly intimidating for the music, and the fact he had a wing for an arm. It sucked.

As for the personality, I'd say he made a pretty decent villain. Revolutionary for then, but he'd get old fast if he came into the scene now (as something new).
 
I like to compare him with Anakin Skywalker. He stands for a lot in the game but he truly was a let down at the end. He lost my vote when he murdered Aeris anyway so why should I stop now.
 
Kuja is dead, Kefka is dead, all bad ass villians of FF are dead....but Sephiroth, tho dead, can still come back. He cannot be truely defeated. Face it, He'd kick your arse for sure.
 
Aeris Gainsborough said:
Ah Sephiroth - he is the most memorable video game bad-guy of all time - he killed the only person who was a threat to him - Aeris** - showing no mercy or remorse - he manipulated Cloud over 2 thirds of the game, he held back Holy with the sheer force of his will. He burned down an Innocent village, Almost successfully destroyed the world, has his own followers, survived Death 3 times and he is probably the only person ever who could weild a 6ft long sword :D
Theres a reason hes the most popular FF villain of all time* :D

*Kefkas second lol

**And yes Aeris WAS the only one who was a threat to him - As it was only HER who could activate the white materia which could destroy his meteor
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HAHA!!! 6 ft????? more like 32ft...... lol yea he was an amazing character i think....
But I still think that Cloud is more Amazing......
 
DarkSquall said:
Seph lemme see....
He's a wuss,bad hair,stupid Sword,Sissy and Stupid....thats what I think when any1 mention Sephiroth.
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You see those words dont really GO with sephiroth - they fit the FF8 villains PERFECTLY though:

Edea was a goth chick but when she was un-posessed she was all like "oh my children can you ever forgive you dear old matron" NOT Cool
Adel was a manbeast - 6-pack and everything
and ultimecia just appeared randomly,
Most people were dissopointed with the FF8 villains as they didnt hold a candle to sephiroth.

Kuja was a guy in a thong - but hes very forgettable
Kefka - one of the only FF Villains to acheive what he wanted - this makes him cool but his insanity and laugh make him lose the cool silent thing that Sephiroth had

Seymour - was just gay - and he talked too much - but he had awesome hair :D and it was interesting for a villain to use diplomatic immunity

So the FF villains cycle goes :

Sephiroth>Kefka>Seymour>Kuja>Edea>Adel>Ultimecia

None of the above villains (except kefka) Have had the long lasting effect and legacy upon the gaming world - which sephiroth has - thus why sephiroth was unanimously vited the #1 villain of all time,

where were the other FF villains on that list?

They werent.

I rest my case.

(sorry for the rant lol)
 
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