Cloud or Zack?

[The Twilight Mexican]

I'm curious why you think so. Even for Tifa, the person he's closest to, he's a challenge because he has such a tough time communicating.

My understanding of him is what Mako said: He has a hard time talking about his own feelings, but he'd probably be a great listener and would tell you what he thought would help you.

And more able than Zack, even. (That's not a slight at Zack, just a marvel at Cloud). It really is funny he never made it in SOLDIER, given that he ended up being the most powerful person on the Planet.

One of the ironies that makes FFVII's story pretty awesome.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

It really is funny he never made it in SOLDIER, given that he ended up being the most powerful person on the Planet.

Shinra were not always as competent as they pretended to be. Half the time the right hand didn't know what the left hand was doing. Like most big companies I've known....

 

[Cannon_Fodder]

And more able than Zack, even. (That's not a slight at Zack, just a marvel at Cloud). It really is funny he never made it in SOLDIER, given that he ended up being the most powerful person on the Planet.

I thought he didn't make it in because of his mental weaknesses. I always remember that he was physically strong enough, but you need the mental power to resist Jenova, which he didn't have. Which is why I like him, he's flawed quite thoroughly, but still saves the world.

My understanding of him is what Mako said: He has a hard time talking about his own feelings, but he'd probably be a great listener and would tell you what he thought would help you.

Reminds me of him helping Yuffie on the Highwind at the end of the game. I love that dialogue, and as such talk to Yuffie more than I'd like.

 

[Isabella]

My understanding of him is what Mako said: He has a hard time talking about his own feelings, but he'd probably be a great listener and would tell you what he thought would help you.

Fair enough, I can see that. I forget sometimes how awesome he is at the end of the game, in his dorky way.

Reminds me of him helping Yuffie on the Highwind at the end of the game. I love that dialogue, and as such talk to Yuffie more than I'd like.

I liked that part too. I also love how the UO alludes to the fact that he got laid as the reason for his sudden kindness.

 

[Orbiting Gravity]

I feel bad. There was absolutely no hesitation when I chose Zack.

T___T

 

[Colomba]

I like Zack and Cloud. But I like Zack a bit more than Cloud. I really don't have anything against Cloud, but I like Zack's personality, charm, optimism and I always saw Zack as one of people with who you can feel good and happy, no matter if you are trouble. So I chose Zack.

 

[Cannon_Fodder]

I liked that part too. I also love how the UO alludes to the fact that he got laid as the reason for his sudden kindness.

Maybe it wasn't Jenova that warped his mind and memories so much. Maybe he just needed to get laid

 

[Eerie]

I like Cloud more. Maybe it's mainly because I only played FFVII though XD

I have to say though that the AC Cloud pissed me off greatly, so I'm glad there's ACC where I can love him again. AC Cloud seemed too much of an emo douche, which I did not like, because I especially enjoyed the funny, cheerful guy after the Lifestream scene that I discovered then - although I did enjoy the tough guy from the start, the cute shy one who was indeed brighter and kinder was just my favourite Cloud personality <3

 

[Fairheartstrife]

Cloud.

As awesome and sextacular as Zack is, Cloud won me over YEARS ago. His gritty asshole charm from the onset of the game to his beatdown of Aerith breakdown to his ultimate fragmentation and then re-piecing, Cloud was the little engine that could--even when he really 'could't'.

At the end--so far as we know in compilation--Cloud has made good on his promises and found the balance between asshole and charmer (love the DoC phone calls).

Cloud is forever and always my pixelated love.

 

[Cannon_Fodder]

Cloud.

As awesome and sextacular as Zack is, Cloud won me over YEARS ago. His gritty asshole charm from the onset of the game to his beatdown of Aerith breakdown to his ultimate fragmentation and then re-piecing, Cloud was the little engine that could--even when he really 'could't'.

At the end--so far as we know in compilation--Cloud has made good on his promises and found the balance between asshole and charmer (love the DoC phone calls).

Cloud is forever and always my pixelated love.

So much win, all in one post.

 

[looneymoon]

Cloud mostly because I've always found it difficult to relate to such open personalities such as Zack's, even IRL. His social difficulties is something that has always been particularly moving to me. Plus, Cloud puts an ironic twist on buttloads of video game tropes, which adds to his heroic charm.

I can't really say which one I'd get on with better if they were real people. I suppose I'd get on with Zack much more easily, for the fact that I have more of a quiet personality... but I dunno, I think I'd be able to get along really well with Cloud also if in the right environment. Kind of an odd thing to think about, really.

 

[Dashell]

I think I'd be able to get along really well with Cloud also if in the right environment.

same here... with him tied and blindfolded to the bed while I whip and torture him...

what?

 

[Murasame]

I'm a fan of both but ever since I played CC I always felt a lot more attached to Zack than I did Cloud. I'm not too sure what it is about Zack apart from the fact that he was just a genuine likable character and he had to put up with a lot of stuff. Not to say Cloud didn't of course but either way Zack gets my vote.

 

[Celes Chere]

I've always preferred Zack, even when I first played the game and barely knew much about him. That just made me more interested him, though. I was SO excited before CC came out, I was so glad that we were going to see Zack in more depth. I prefer his personality and encouraging spirit... his story is tragic, but his heart is so admirable. I love his growth as a character... from a playful kid, to a true hero.

Cloud bores me.

 

[Dashell]

Cloud bores me.

Well Cloud s you

 

[Celes Chere]

Ask me if I care. c:

 

[Dashell]

Why? I already know the answer

 

[hellsbells]

Personally, I like Cloud a lot more than Zack. It was his killer back story that made me fall in love with the game in the first place, and as I kept playing it through the years, all the nuances and tiny aspects of his character became very clear and made me like him even more. Besides, weird characters are my favorite type

So yeah, Zack is awesome, but not near as unique as Cloud, imo.

 

[Ghost X]

Old-school Cloud. Zack seems too family friendly.

 

[Cloudskye]

Cloud is better then Zack. The storyline behind him is one of the main reasons I liked FFVII.

 

[Carlie]

Zack hands down, is not even close, I never liked Cloud, can't relate to him at all, he's extremely boring to me while Zack is such a likable character, I can totally relate to him, he's charming, funny, optimistic, he has a great heart, he's the kind of guy that no matter what happens to you he'll make you laugh and feel better, I like that, even with all the shit that happened in Shinra while he was there and his mentor dying Zack never lost it, he always kept his optimism, of course the way he died though very sad proved what a great true hero he was, very few people will go threw all that to see the love of their life and sacrifice themselves for a friend, Zack is just epic to me

Spoiler

He's also absolutely HAWT

 

[linegenrou]

Cloud.
I love characters that are assholes.

Zack is one of those characters that I never really care.He's just too open and nice.

 

[X-SOLDIER]

I dunno what it is, but even in the original game, Zack quickly became my favorite videogame character (even before there was any hint of a Compilation). While I do like Cloud, Zack has qualities that I really admire. He's kind of a ladies man and a showoff, while still staying faithful to Aerith, and he really goes to extreme lengths to try to save anyone (Sebastian, Essei, Angeal, Genesis, Cloud), even eventually dying by dragging Cloud with him, when he could have just looked out for himself, and made it back (He managed to get just outside Sector 6, even with dragging Cloud along).


X

 

[Tennyo]

I like Zack when I first played the game as well. The short time we had of him did a lot to show who he was as a character, and I thought he was adorable. <3

 

[Carlie]

Now that I look at the options again something occurred to me, some of us don't have buster sword, there should a fourth option