Product reviewsEhrgeiz (Sony PlayStation 1, 1999)

so close but no cigar

I bought this game cause I played it a really long time about when I was a kid. It was probably 10 years ago. Anyway the main reason why I bought the game was for the story mode that you can play. I really enjoyed it a lot and to honestly tell you the truth it held up well for a 10 year old game. The thing that left a sour taste in my mouth was that in the story mode the big disappointment was the ending. I wont go into details here cause I don't want to ruin it for you but its a little bit of a let down. There are other mini games that you can play that are good, the fighting mode or tournament mode is good but the combos are lacking. Graphics hold well for the age of the game. The soundtrack for the story mode is off the chain and the interface is easy to get used to and learn. Overall this game has a lot to offer regardless if you are a hardcore Final Fantasy fan or not. It brings a lot of memories back so its a fun trip down nostalgia avenue if you've ever played this game back in the day. If you want a deal check out Half.com instead of eBay. I got mine for $30 while eBay sellers wanted $50 or more! Good Luck!Read full review...

Ehrgeiz

Ehrgeiz, a sony playstation game which allows you to fight your way through a series of stages to become the ultimate fighter. Squaresoft, the producers of Ehrgeiz, used characters from their hit sensation, Final Fantasy 7 to increase the credibility of the game. You are allowed to use characters such as Tifa, Yuffie, Sephiroth, and Cloud in two different modes. A 3D Fighting mode and a Mini Game mode(both modes are compatible with two players). The Games consist of four different games, Infinity Battle, Battle Runner, Battle Beach, and Battle Panel. Each mode testing the players skills as well as their smarts. Besides the fighting and Mini Games you are enable to enter a realm of adventure of a one player quest mode. This mode allows a player to build their character with armor and weaponry while roaming the overworld. Once a person is satisfied with a character they may enter a dungeon, where fighting is not the only the key to survival. One will have to will have to be cautious of their characters status, proper food will be needed for a player to survive and stay at the peak performance in fighting. Ehrgeiz has become a power seller for collectors and is a game of its own for in the playstation era!Read full review...

Nice combination.

It’s really 2 games in one. While featuring characters from Final Fantasy VII in a 1v1 fighter game, it also has a full fledged dungeon crawler portion of the game that’s very interesting.

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Great game; even if you are not a FFVII fan. High replayability. Booyah!

Simply put, this game is a gem. It offers the chance for any gamer to play through multiple times. Not to mention the variety of mini-games including an excellent dungeon adventure which harkens back to the dungeon crawlers of days of old. The game has a slew of secrets and alternate costumes for the fighters to be obtained offering many hours of game play and non-stop fun. Nearly all of the fighters are unique in combat as much as they are in appearance, offering a new experience with each character. As for the combat, this game has some of the most extensive combo systems one could ever experience in a fighting game. Trying to pull off some of the "just" combos can be frustrating, but does give the player a sense of accomplishment when finally done correctly (allowing the player to dominate a match; plus, the blue sparks look cool). As for the in-game environments, Ehrgeiz offers three dimensional arenas which many have multiple levels of depth and height allowing the player to be fully immersed in their surroundings. Aside from the dungeon adventure, the mini-games are fun but really just test the player's button mashing abilities. I would recommend this game to anyone who is not only a FFVII fan, but a fan of 3-D fighters in general. However, I will warn any future potential buyers of this product to be mindful and to shop around. I bought just the disc at what I thought was a fair price considering the cost of some of the other used copies out there are priced at $35-$40 or more (I got mine for about $20). Also, anyone out there looking for a "new" copy beware. I would hate to think that someone would actually spend $250+ for this game regardless if it is in a sealed package or not (I mean really, what kind of drugs are some of these sellers on; I think they are just taking advantage of the situation). Overall, this is an excellent game that should be checked out. I can not stress enough, SHOP AROUND. This is the internet, I'm sure people would be able to find a copy at a decent price. If not, check out nearby flea markets, conventions, or something. Thanks for reading and good luck.Read full review...

Ehrgeiz

this is a great fighter game. my favorite part about it is that you can use final fantasy 7 characters in a fighting game. i played this game a lot years ago, and i don't know what happened to it but i was able to find another at ebay at a reasonable price (wasn't exactly cheap but this is a pretty rare game and it came in great condition). i love how it isn't just a fighter game, it's like getting 3 games in one; the main arcade fighting game, mini games like racing and a strange puzzle type game requiring you tag squares on the ground, and even a role-playing game mode. i haven't gotten around to playing the RPG dungeon quest mode of it too much but i like what i've seen so far. i like how in arcade mode you can get good or bad endings, depending on whether or not you beat the final enemy, which is a bit difficult because they put alot of time stress on you with the credits rolling while you're supposed to beat it and the hectic music, and you can't just fight you have to figure out how to throw swords at it.Read full review...

Great!

I love this game! The fighting game itself is great, but the dungeon mode is where the REAL game is at! Quite a lot of depth and is still good by today's standards!

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A Great Figher With Tons of Extras

I bought Ehrgeiz when it first came out, mainly because it featured characters from Final Fantasy VII, including Cloud, Sephiroth, and Vincent. Ehrgeiz is different from most fighting games in that it allows you full 3D movement; it’s like playing a 3D action game. It also features a fun dungeon mode in which you explore dungeons of varying difficulty while killing enemies, gaining levels, and finding new weapons. The dungeon mode is surprisingly fun and addictive, and is probably the part of the game that I spent the most time on. There are also various mini games to keep you occupied. The fighting game aspect is actually well done, with a variety of characters and levels. The levels usually feature ledges that you can jump onto, and interactive objects (such as boxes that reveal hidden items when destroyed). Each character has a large array of special moves and combination attacks so the game is very easy to learn but difficult to master.

Overall Ehrgeiz is a very well rounded fighting game with a ton of extra features. Highly recommended.

Pros:
- Play as characters from Final Fantasy VII
- Fun dungeon mode
- Free 3D movement

Cons:
- Single player fighting mode gets old quicklyRead full review...

Great, multifaceted game.

There are no other games in the likeness of Ehrgeiz, simply because this game is more than just a fighting game. It provides a classic arcade mode, in which the player can fight his/her way through a number of stages in a traditional, 1-on-1 sense, or fight against a second player. Also, exclusive to the console version of the game are the 7 bonus characters appearing from Final Fantasy 7. There is also a minigame mode, in which players can choose arcade mode characters to solve puzzles or achieve high scores in a number of different side tasks. However, the real heart of Ehrgeiz I think, is the quest mode.

In quest mode, the player is introduced to 2 new characters that take part in a dungeon-exploring, RPG-style adventure. There are weapons and armor to buy and equip, as well as monsters that drop loot when they are defeated. Players can easily play over 60+ hours in this game mode alone.

Replay value is moderate, assuming that everything has been completed in the game.Read full review...

Such an overlooked and forgotten game. But what a gem.

SquareSoft's Ehrgeiz, also dubbed the "Final Fantasy Fighter", is just a great run of the mill arcade style fighter. There's the arcade mode, the dungeon mode and mini-game mode too. Quite fun to sit around and play with friends or even alone. Graphics are pleasing, enemy AI can be cheap in terms of in game combat though. But hey- that's the good ole' days. Solid purchase for the fighting fan or Final Fantasy nut.Read full review...

Hidden gem

Super fun fighting game, aged decently surprised square never made a sequel

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