How Zack Fair Solved FFVII

Video Description

Savvy fans may know that Zack was a late addition to FFVII’s plot—but just how late, and what did the story look like before he was introduced? Today’s video takes us on a journey through the hectic development of FFVII’s middle act, and shines a spotlight on the many talents responsible for holding one of gaming’s most famous narratives together. Check out the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/LastElixirProductions Background music: “Hollow Skies, LoFi & Chill Mix,” by @Sing4DLaughter “7 Seconds till the End, LoFi & Chill Mix,” by @Sing4DLaughter “Eyes the Color of the Sky, LoFi & Chill Mix,” by @Sing4DLaughter “For the Reunion Music Remake,” by @EnricoDeianamusic “Aerith’s Theme,” by @RiftiBeats “Jenova, LoFi & Chill Mix,” by @Sing4DLaughter “The Price of Freedom,” by @Sing4DLaughter We are incredibly grateful to Shademp, Jason Maltz, the staff behind 7th Heaven, the folks on Qhimm's forums, and all other members of FFVII's magnificent modding community, past and present, for forging and discovering the tools and material to make Shinra Arch's work possible. We are ever mindful that we stand on the shoulders of giants. Big thanks to @NintendoComplete and @NeoGamer for their PS1 gameplay footage. This video draws on a number of text and video sources, listed below. All text sources are available to read on the Shinra Archaeology website unless otherwise noted. - FFVII Kaitai Shinsho the Complete, Revised Edition (1997). Edited by Studio BentStuff, published by ASCII. Dev interviews and concept art sections. - FFVII Ultimania Omega (2005). Edited by Studio BentStuff, published by Square Enix. Dev interviews and early material sections. - Crisis Core: FFVII Ultimania (2008). Edited by Studio BentStuff, published by Square Enix. Dev interviews section. (Not currently available on website.) - FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania, Revised Edition (2009). Edited by Studio BentStuff, published by Square Enix. Dev interviews section. (Not currently available on website.) - Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimania, Vol. 2 (2012). Edited by Studio BentStuff, published by Square Enix. Concept art section. (Official localization available through Dark Horse Comics.) - Dreamaga (October 2003 issue). “An Exclusive with the Main Staff!” pp. 26–33. - Gamaga (July 2007 issue). “The Birth, Success, and Future of FFVII,” pp. 8–11. - Jugemu (March 1997 issue). “Developer Roundtable (First Half),” pp. 46–49. - Jugemu (April 1997 issue). “Developer Roundtable (Second Half),” pp. 51–53. - V-Jump (February 1997 special issue). “A Story Made More Mature by Its Underlying Message,” pp. 85–87. - Bra-Bra Concert Pamphlet (2018). “The Age of FFVII,” pp. 24–29. - Weekly Famitsu vol. 461 (October 17, 1997). “Finally Free to Speak: All About FFVII,” pp. 107–109. - Weekly Famitsu vol. 1224 (May 31, 2012). “FFVII’s Scenario Writer Speaks,” pp. 58, 59. - “Crisis Core: FFVII Reunion Special Pre-Release Broadcast” (December 12, 2022). Video from the official Square Enix YouTube channel. - “History of the Shinra Electric Power Company” (October 5, 2023). Video from the official Square Enix YouTube channel. Developer remarks during in-video skits are included for comedy and do not represent real quotes. All OG footage after 1:30 taken from Shinra Archaeology Cut. #ffvii #ffviiremake #rpg #jrpg #finalfantasy #ps1 #modding #gaming