Final Fantasy VII (2012)
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 | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | Requires a Square Enix account. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
- 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. 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".
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) (view the Additional file for list of changes). If you prefer X as confirm and O as cancel, check the box. 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. To enable sound, make sure it's "Mute = n". 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.
- Reunion does not include filtered HD backgrounds by default. Instructions on how to use The Reunion with Satsuki's upscaled HD backgrounds are here. Simply drag and drop into the GLOBAL folder (when it asks to replace files, choose yes).
- By default, the mod uses its new translation. If someone prefers the original translation, then "New_Translation = n"
HD UI
Reunion does not come with HD UI. For English-language only:
- DFUI-R (original font)
If you like the look of this Reunion compatible font, you can install it and choose to replace all files. If you do use this font, in the DFUI-R folder, bring the "btl_win_c_l_00" (in menu) into the corresponding Reunion folder to get sleek thin borders again.
HD field models for main characters
Download the model pack in the first comment here (password: Beast).
Extract everything to the root > data folder (except "movies", unless you want the Crisis Core opening remake video).
This upscales the main cast, although Cloud, Barret and Red XIII are incomplete.
For Cloud, download APZ Cloud. Extract to The_Reunion > BASE > Model_Overhaul > battle.
For Red XIII and Barret, there is cmh175 Red XIII and HQ Barret175 (only extract to the same location).[1]
HD battlefield and world map textures
- Although Satsuki's 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). Alternatively, this (only 300mb but lacks special models and world map).
- 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:
- Disable battle shadows - Self-explanatory, some may prefer no shadows instead of dark circles.
- 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\ |
Microsoft Store | |
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\ |
Microsoft Store | |
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