CHOCOBOS
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CHOCOBOS
A legendary breed of feathered companions that have become synonymous with the FINAL FANTASY series, Chocobos serve many functions in FINAL FANTASY VII - from world traversal to racing for numerous prizes at The Gold Saucer.
Chocobos come in several different colors to represent their distinct world traversal abilities, but golden/yellow Chocobos are the most commonly found throughout FFVII's world.
When encountering these creatures in the wild, be warned - if attacked, Chocobos will swiftly run away, and in some cases will even retalitate against your party!
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MATERIA
THE STORY
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THE PARTY
MINIGAMES
THE STORY
The story of FINAL FANTASY VII revolves around the epic journey of mercenary Cloud Strife. Set in a dystopian world dominated by the mega corporation Shinra, which drains the planet's life energy as fuel, Cloud joins the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE to fight Shinra.
However, the plot thickens when Cloud's nemesis, Sephiroth, returns with a plan to damage the planet and ascend as a god. Throughout the game, Cloud grapples with his past and identity crisis while galvanizing a diverse group of allies to combat Sephiroth and Shinra. Themes of environmentalism, identity and sacrifice are woven into the narrative, making the game a timeless classic.
MATERIA
Materia, a central game mechanic in FFVII, represents condensed, crystallized life energy. It is a versatile system that allows players to customize characters' abilities, making gameplay highly strategic. Materia comes in five types: Magic, Command, Support, Independent, and Summon.
Magic Materia provides spells, from healing magic like 'Cure' to offensive spells like 'Fire.' Command Materia grants abilities, such as 'Steal.' Support Materia enhances other equipped Materia when paired, like 'All,' which allows spells to target all enemies or allies. Independent Materia offers passive bonuses, like 'HP Plus,' increasing max HP. Summon Materia calls powerful creatures for aid, like 'Shiva' or 'Ifrit.'
Equipping Materia also affects a character's stats, with some boosting magic power but reducing physical strength. This adds depth to the system, with players needing to balance Materia effects with each character's natural strengths and weaknesses. Overall, Materia allows for a wide range of playstyles, enhancing FFVII's gameplay depth and diversity.
THE PARTY
Cloud Strife: Ex-SOLDIER turned mercenary with a mysterious past, skilled with the Buster Sword and known for his spiky hair.
Tifa Lockhart: Martial artist, bartender, and childhood friend of Cloud, she's a key member of AVALANCHE with a caring heart.
Barret Wallace: Leader of eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE, he has a gruff exterior but is a loving father dedicated to saving the planet.
Aerith Gainsborough: The last of the ancient Cetra race, she's a flower seller with a gentle spirit and powerful healing abilities.
Red XIII (Nanaki): A wise, talking lion-like creature, he's the last of his kind and aged over 50, but still youthful by his species' standards.
Yuffie Kisaragi: A feisty ninja and materia thief from Wutai, she's seeking to restore her homeland's glory.
Cait Sith: A fortune-telling robotic cat riding a giant plush toy, controlled by a Shinra employee.
Vincent Valentine: A former Turk and now a brooding, immortal sharpshooter inflicted with a curse.
Cid Highwind: A gruff pilot with dreams of space exploration, he wields a spear and commands the airship Highwind.
Cloud
Tifa
Aerith
Yuffie
Barret
Red XIII
Vincent
Cait Sith
Cid
MINIGAMES
FINAL FANTASY VII is renowned for its array of engaging minigames that provide fun diversions from the main narrative:
Chocobo Racing: This iconic minigame at the Gold Saucer lets players race their bred chocobos. Winning races can earn you rare Materia and items.
Battle Square: Also at the Gold Saucer, where players face a series of random enemies in a row for Battle Points, which can be exchanged for prizes.
Fort Condor: A strategic tower-defense game where you protect a Mako reactor from Shinra forces.
Submarine Game: A first-person shooter where you must take down enemy submarines within a time limit.
Snowboarding: A fast-paced downhill race filled with obstacles, exclusive to the Gold Saucer after your first try at the Icicle Inn.
Motorcycle Chase: A thrilling chase where Cloud slashes at enemies from his motorcycle. It’s repeated in the Gold Saucer as a minigame.
Arm Wrestling: A quick reflex game in the Gold Saucer.
Each minigame offers unique rewards, enhancing the game's depth and replayability.
