Admittedly, VII, and the universe that grew out of it, exists exalted in the minds of fanboys and those for whom nostalgia is not only king, but verily, everything. While I do have nostalgia for the game itself, I am not actually one of either of those numbers. I have experienced the below items—that I’ve personally reviewed—multiple times over the intervening years. In fact, I engaged with them, and their myriad faults, immediately prior to the time of this writing. As a critical fan, I see not only their shortcomings, but also the strengths buried therein. I am able to continually find inspiration, joy, and emotional resonance in this world’s characters, without having to turn a blind-eye to the problems the individual releases have as interactive and non-interactive pieces of media.
The track is far from the smoothest, but for me,
"There ain’t no gettin’ offa this train"~
Source:
Final Fantasy VII
Official Final Fantasy VII Strategy Guide
Sequel Film:
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete
Prequel Anime:
Last Order: Final Fantasy VII
Spin-Off Game:
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
Copyright-Skirting Costume Accessory:
Spirit Deluxe Wide Blade Sword