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Revision as of 14:44, 2 September 2020
This page is for the 2012 re-release. For the original 1998 version, see Final Fantasy VII.
Developers | |
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Square Enix | |
Windows | DotEmu |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 14, 2012 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | JRPG, RPG |
Sports | Snowboarding or skiing |
Vehicles | Flight, Motorcycle |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Cyberpunk, Fantasy |
Series | Final Fantasy |
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 |
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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. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC |
- 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 - New Site
- The Reunion is a fan-made mod pack with a host of tweaks and fixes. It is incompatible with the other popular frontend (7th Heaven).
- The Reunion is not compatible with Steam achievements, cloud saves and the trainer. However, The Reunion can be disabled using "Disable_The_Reunion = y" in its Options files, so the player can switch between "Steam mode" and "Reunion mode".
To install The Reunion, follow the instructions in the thread. The setup will make a new folder called "The_Reunion". You can customize the installer to use official names by choosing yes to "incorrect" names (e.g. Marlene, Phoenix Down) or literal translated versions (Marin, Phoenix Tail). 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. For smooth 60 FPS battles, make it "_60fps_Battles = 2".
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..
- Reunion also adds a speedup function (2x/4x/8x) by pressing select and square, which can make grinding less tedious.
- If you want to make most of your pixel space in windowed mode, if you are using 1920x1080 resolution, you can set it to 1352x1014. 1372x1029 also works if you do not care about missing the white bar at the bottom during battles. Note that this will cause slight pixelation on the backgrounds.
HD texture pack
- Reunion does not include filtered HD backgrounds by default. Instructions on how to use The Reunion with Satsuki's upscaled HD backgrounds are here.
- Do NOT apply the menu enhancement from the SYWV4 installer if you're using The Reunion, as it will conflict with The Reunion's mandatory, built-in menu/interface changes and cause many issues (button prompts fail to display correctly and the assist icons frequently glitch-out, for example) that can only be corrected by a full reinstall.
- Download the full pack builder and extract the files inside the folder to the game's root directory.
- Run the installer as an administrator, then click the button in the bottom-right. The installer will take some time.
- After installation, you can delete the SYWV4 folder in the game's root directory to save GB.
HD battlefield and world map textures
- Although the above pack has upscaled filtered battlefield and world map textures, there is another mod called Avalanche Arisen which includes even higher detail. However, in order to install Avalanche Arisen, you must install a Reunion compatible version.
- The special-made pack also includes special character models, although not everyone will want them since they clash with the other models in the game. If you do want them, then just copy and replace all the folders.
- Download this special-made pack (it is 5GB, so it may take a while).
- After downloading, only copy and replace the GLOBAL > Texture > battle folder to The Reunion folder for HD battlefields.
- Afterwards, copy and replace the GLOBAL > Texture > world folder to The Reunion folder for an HD world map.
Other useful mods
Here are some more optional Reunion-compatible mods:
- No Chibis in FMVs - Edits the chibis out of FMVs so characters have a consistent realistic appearance.
- Higher HD field scenes - While satsuki's backgrounds are a basic filtered upscale of the field backgrounds, various modders have completely re-rendered scenes. Currently about 10% are done. Download the .rar and extract it to The_Reunion > Global > Texture > field and replace everything.
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 |
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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. | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Displays in 4:3, or stretches to widescreen. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Menu screens are capped at 60 FPS, combat and FMVs are capped at 15 FPS, and everything else is capped at 30 FPS.[2] Use The Reunion for 60 FPS combat. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Unable to map mouse controls | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Supports "joystick type" DirectInput device. The four directions are mapped to X and Y axes. Lacks support for POV hat (D-pad) and Triggers on standard DirectInput and XInput controllers. Remap to keyboard using "Steam Controller Configuration" is the simplest and does not require additional third party software. Other program such as Joy2Key, Antimacro, or XInputPlus can also work. |
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Full controller support | Launcher lacks controller navigation support. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | The entire game pauses when put in the background. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
French | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by FFRTT.ru | |||
Japanese | Not included in the Steam release. Available on Microsoft Store or the Japanese Square Enix store. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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