The Ultimania translations linked here can also be accessed via the Guide Book Translations section.
The obscure FFVII DVD released in 1997.
- PlayStation versus Toshiba DVD: FMV Analysis
- Absolute Steve’s FFVII Guide (Offsite: GameFAQs)
For the most comprehensive guide out there on how to play FFVII and even how to get a perfect save file, look no further!
- Versions Guide (Beta)
This is the temporary “forum thread” edition of the guide. It will eventually be adapted into a full front page feature, complete with even more observations.
- FFVII International 4th Disc Image Gallery
112 images from the bonus disc that is only included in the second (complete) Japanese version of FFVII.
Interviewed: Hironobu Sakaguchi, Tetsuya Nomura, Kazuyuki Hashimoto, Yusuke Naora & Nobuo Uematsu.
- FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania p. 8-13 “Creators’ Discussion”
Yoshinori Kitase, Kazushige Nojima & Tetsuya Nomura talk about the making of FFVII.
- Final Fantasy VII Developer Speaks Out About “The Travelling Salesman”, interview by GlitterBerri.
Weekly Famitsu: FFVII 15th Anniversary Feature
A 12-page coverage of the game’s plot and production history. The FFVII cast interviewed were Kitase, Nomura and Nojima (and two anonymous PR staff).
- Yoshinori Kitase Interview
- Tetsuya Nomura Interview
Early Material File |
| From the FFVII Ultimania Omega (2005). Early concepts for the world, characters and themes. - Character Files: Page 518, Cloud, Barret & Tifa. - Character Files: Page 519-520, Aerith, Red XIII & Cait Sith. - Character Files: Page 520-523, Yuffie, Cid & Vincent. - Worldview & Terminology: Page 523-525 - Scenarios & Scripts: Page 525-526 - Scenarios & Scripts: Page 527-528 - Scenarios & Scripts: Page 528-529 - Scenarios & Scripts: Page 528-529 (Part 2) |
The Unused Text Series |
| Text and scenes found within the game code of the retail editions. Complete with in-depth commentary written by Shademp. • Article Index and Term Register • Part 1: Bombing Mission & The Train Ride • Part 2: Sector 7 Slums • Part 3: Train Escape & The Sector 5 Slums • Part 4: Honey Bee Inn – (1) Entrance, Lobby & Dressing Room • Part 4: Honey Bee Inn – (2) Waiting Room & Second Floor • Part 5: Rescuing Aeris, Story Time at the Inn – (1) Wall Market to Shinra HQ Library • Part 5: Rescuing Aeris, Story Time at the Inn – (2) Shinra HQ Library to Kalm • Part 6: Chocobo Farm to Corel Prison – (1) Chocobo Farm to Cargo Ship • Part 6: Chocobo Farm to Corel Prison – (2) Costa del Sol to Corel Prison • Part 7: Gongaga to Wutai • Part 8: Keystone Quest to End of Disc 1 |
A fascinating article about the localization of j-rpgs, FFVII included. Provides insight to the translation process and just who handled these monumental tasks.
- Gameplay Videos of Final Fantasy VII Demos (Offsite)
GarlandTheGreat’s Playlist contains gameplay recordings for all known FFVII demos, except for the Japanese edition of the Tobal No.1 demo disc, which can instead be viewed here.
- Unseen Version of Final Fantasy VII in New Square Promo Video, news item from July 2012.
- Max Natural HP/MP Challenge Completed by songsengnim, newspost from March 2012.