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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=14914.0 The Reunion]=== | ===[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=14914.0 The Reunion]=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{++}} The Reunion is a fan-made mod pack with a host of tweaks and fixes. |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} There is no way to use this mod without losing achievements, cloud saves and the trainer. |
− | :* BEACAUSE: In-game text translation fixes. | + | |
− | + | To install The Reunion, you will need both version 6 and the latest hotfix. The setup will make a new folder called "The_Reunion". Saves will now be stored in the "save" folder in the root directory. After installing, only very basic functionalities are enabled. Features such as model overhaul, transparent textboxes, etc, need to be changed from "n" to "y" in the Options file. | |
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− | + | Note that "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOn6fnwPTcA MENU OVERHAUL]", which is no longer supported in newer versions of The Reunion, does not apply to this version of the game and has never worked on it. Instead, Steam users have "MENU ENHANCEMENT". | |
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− | + | The Reunion offers these main features, and more: | |
− | + | * BEACAUSE: In-game text translation fixes. | |
− | + | * MENU ENHANCEMENT: Updates menus to look neater | |
+ | * AUDIO REPLACEMENT: A complete replacement for the original sound module. All known bugs with the original sound module have been resolved. | ||
+ | * WEAPON: Adjusts various aspects of the game's difficulty to be smoother. | ||
+ | * MODEL OVERHAUL: Improves in-game character models. | ||
+ | * 60FPS BATTLES: Corrects the battle frame rate of the PC versions to be 60 | ||
+ | * SOLDIER QUEST: 99 1:35 Soldiers will be hidden throughout the world as collectables. | ||
+ | * MEMORY PATCHES: Various memory patches, such as cheats et al.. | ||
− | + | Instructions on how to use The Reunion with Satsuki's upscaled HD backgrounds are [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=14914.msg269966#msg269966 here]. | |
===[https://captrobau.blogspot.com/2019/05/remako-mod-version-10-released.html Remako HD Graphics Mod]=== | ===[https://captrobau.blogspot.com/2019/05/remako-mod-version-10-released.html Remako HD Graphics Mod]=== | ||
The Remako HD Graphics Mod is a mod that completely revamps the pre-rendered backgrounds. All of the backgrounds now have 4 times the resolution of the original. Using AI neural networks, this upscaling tries to emulate the detail the original renders would have had. | The Remako HD Graphics Mod is a mod that completely revamps the pre-rendered backgrounds. All of the backgrounds now have 4 times the resolution of the original. Using AI neural networks, this upscaling tries to emulate the detail the original renders would have had. | ||
{{--}} There is no way to use this mod without losing achievements, cloud saves and the trainer. | {{--}} There is no way to use this mod without losing achievements, cloud saves and the trainer. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Remako mod has been arguably surpassed by Satsuki's upscaled HD backgrounds. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 08:51, 21 January 2020
Developers | |
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Square Enix | |
Windows | DotEmu |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 14, 2012 |
This page is for the 2012 re-release. For the original 1998 version, see Final Fantasy VII.
Key points
- This is a re-release of the 1998 PC port of the PlayStation version updated with compatibility for modern operating systems along with additional new features.[1]
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, 15 FPS during combat and FMVs. 60FPS BATTLES mostly alleviates the combat situation.[2][3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 8 DRM. Requires a Square Enix account. |
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Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Requires a Square Enix account. |
- All post-2012 versions require Steam DRM.
- Since 2013 no longer comes with 3x install limit SecuROM DRM that the releases in 2012 had. Contact Square Enix for a replacement if you got the 2012 non-Steam version.[4][5][6]
Essential improvements
The Reunion
- The Reunion is a fan-made mod pack with a host of tweaks and fixes.
- There is no way to use this mod without losing achievements, cloud saves and the trainer.
To install The Reunion, you will need both version 6 and the latest hotfix. The setup will make a new folder called "The_Reunion". Saves will now be stored in the "save" folder in the root directory. After installing, only very basic functionalities are enabled. Features such as model overhaul, transparent textboxes, etc, need to be changed from "n" to "y" in the Options file.
Note that "MENU OVERHAUL", which is no longer supported in newer versions of The Reunion, does not apply to this version of the game and has never worked on it. Instead, Steam users have "MENU ENHANCEMENT".
The Reunion offers these main features, and more:
- BEACAUSE: In-game text translation fixes.
- MENU ENHANCEMENT: Updates menus to look neater
- AUDIO REPLACEMENT: A complete replacement for the original sound module. All known bugs with the original sound module have been resolved.
- WEAPON: Adjusts various aspects of the game's difficulty to be smoother.
- MODEL OVERHAUL: Improves in-game character models.
- 60FPS BATTLES: Corrects the battle frame rate of the PC versions to be 60
- SOLDIER QUEST: 99 1:35 Soldiers will be hidden throughout the world as collectables.
- MEMORY PATCHES: Various memory patches, such as cheats et al..
Instructions on how to use The Reunion with Satsuki's upscaled HD backgrounds are here.
Remako HD Graphics Mod
The Remako HD Graphics Mod is a mod that completely revamps the pre-rendered backgrounds. All of the backgrounds now have 4 times the resolution of the original. Using AI neural networks, this upscaling tries to emulate the detail the original renders would have had.
- There is no way to use this mod without losing achievements, cloud saves and the trainer.
- The Remako mod has been arguably surpassed by Satsuki's upscaled HD backgrounds.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VII\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39140/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VII\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39140/pfx/[Note 1] |
- 150 save slots available (10 save folders x 15 save files per folder)
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Cloud saves sync through the launcher using Square Enix's cloud service. |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
French | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by FFRTT.ru |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz or faster | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39140) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New features:
- Character Booster, which increases HP, MP and Gil levels to maximum.
- Cloud save game functionality (but no Steam Cloud support).
- Online profile and achievements.
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Increasing FPS
- ↑ Qhimm Forums :: 60FPS BATTLES
- ↑ Reddit /r/gamedeals :: Final Fantasy VII Square Enix Store DRM Discussion
- ↑ Reddit /r/gamedeals :: Final Fantasy VII Square Enix Store SecuROM Limit Confirmation
- ↑ Steam Forums :: SecuROM is removed, only Square Enix account needed
- ↑ TruePcGaming :: Final Fantasy VII PC Re-Release 2012