Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation Portable, first released in 2007. This game acts as a prequel to the iconic 1997 Final Fantasy VII and is part of the "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII" project, which aims to expand and complete the narrative of the original game. This compilation includes several related products that enrich the story and universe of Final Fantasy VII.
The plot of Crisis Core centers on Zack Fair, a young and promising member of the paramilitary organization SOLDIER. His primary mission is to locate the missing soldier Genesis Rhapsodos. As he progresses in his search, Zack discovers the origin of Project G and its connection to other key characters such as Sephiroth and Angeal Hewley. The story takes the player through a series of pivotal events, from the conflict between the megacorporation Shinra and Wutai to the momentous events in Nibelhei...
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation Portable, first released in 2007. This game acts as a prequel to the iconic 1997 Final Fantasy VII and is part of the "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII" project, which aims to expand and complete the narrative of the original game. This compilation includes several related products that enrich the story and universe of Final Fantasy VII.
The plot of Crisis Core centers on Zack Fair, a young and promising member of the paramilitary organization SOLDIER. His primary mission is to locate the missing soldier Genesis Rhapsodos. As he progresses in his search, Zack discovers the origin of Project G and its connection to other key characters such as Sephiroth and Angeal Hewley. The story takes the player through a series of pivotal events, from the conflict between the megacorporation Shinra and Wutai to the momentous events in Nibelheim, culminating just before the beginning of Final Fantasy VII.
Crisis Core's development was led by Hajime Tabata, with Tetsuya Nomura serving as character designer. Square Enix initially planned to adapt the mobile game Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII for the PlayStation Portable, but ultimately decided to create an entirely new game. Kazushige Nojima, the game's writer, already had several plot elements in mind while working on Final Fantasy VII, allowing for a rich and cohesive narrative. The game was a sales success, selling over three million copies worldwide and receiving generally positive reviews.
A remaster titled Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion was released on December 13, 2022, offering players an updated version of the classic story. Additionally, the Crisis Core storyline will be revisited in the upcoming mobile game Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis. These ongoing expansions and adaptations demonstrate the lasting impact and continued interest in the Final Fantasy VII universe.
