The Legend of Final Fantasy VII

The ultimate tribute to Final Fantasy VII, the RPG that changed video game history.

Released in 1997, Final Fantasy VII became a worldwide phenomenon. It not only revolutionized Japanese RPGs but also propelled Sony’s PlayStation to the top of the industry. Beloved by millions of players, its story, characters and universe remain a cornerstone of video game culture.

The Legend of Final Fantasy VII offers a complete analysis of this cult title and its extended universe:
The creation and development of the game In-depth decryption of its scenario, mythology and characters The influence of Square Enix and the PlayStation era The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Crisis Core, Before Crisis, Dirge of Cerberus and more Behind-the-scenes secrets and anecdotes about the development
Written by Nicolas Courcier, Mehdi El Kanafi and Grégoire Hellot, this book is the definitive companion for fans who want to rediscover every detail of the saga.

An essential read for all RPG lovers, PlayStation enthusiasts and Final Fantasy fans.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Nicolas Courcier and Mehdi El Kanafi- Fascinated by print media since childhood, Nicolas Courcier and Mehdi El Kanafi wasted no time in launching their first magazine, Console Syndrome, in 2004. After five issues with distribution limited to the Toulouse region of France, they decided to found a publishing house under the same name. One year later, their small business was acquired by another leading publisher of works about video games. In their four years in the world of publishing, Nicolas and Mehdi published more than twenty works on major video game series, and wrote several of those works themselves: Metal Gear Solid. Hideo Kojima’s Magnum Opus, Resident Evil Of Zombies and Men, and The Legend of Final Fantasy VII and IX. Since 2015, they have continued their editorial focus on analyzing major video game series at a new publishing house that they founded together: Third.

Grégoire Hellot is a French freelance journalist who specializes in video games. He began his career in the field more than twenty years ago when he joined Joypad magazine. As a pioneer dealing in Japanese video games, he has contributed to the French public’s acceptance of these unique titles. Today, he contributes to the Gamekult website and is also the Managing Director of Kurokawa Editions, created in 2005 by the publishing house Univers Poche. Grégoire is also known for his role as the Silver Mousquetaire in the TV series France Five.