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# Go to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\</code> and create a folder called <code>Movies</code> | # Go to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\</code> and create a folder called <code>Movies</code> | ||
# Copy all .avi files from the movies folder on each disc to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\Movies</code> | # Copy all .avi files from the movies folder on each disc to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\Movies</code> | ||
Revision as of 09:04, 22 November 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Square Enix[1] | |
| Publishers | |
| Eidos Interactive | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 31, 1998 |
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This page is for the original 1998 version. For the 2012 re-release, see Final Fantasy VII (2012).
Key points
- Has a different MIDI compared to the PS1 version of the game.
- While the PlayStation version ran at 60 FPS, excluding menu screens the PC frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, 15 FPS during combat and FMVs, breaking the combat camera as well as some menu mechanics. 60FPS BATTLES mostly alleviates the combat situation.[2]
- FMVs are from the 320x224 resolution used on the PlayStation.[3]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
DRM: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection. | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- The official 1.02 patch fixes various bugs and is required for running the game on modern Windows.
TrueMotion 2 codec
- Required by modern versions of Windows to view FMVs in-game, the screen will remain black during the FMVs otherwise.
The Reunion
- A fan-made mod pack with a host of tweaks and fixes.
- BEACAUSE: In-game text translation fixes.
- MENU OVERHAUL: Updates the font, menu and battle UI.
- 60FPS BATTLES: Corrects the battle frame rate of the PC versions to be 60, the same as the original PlayStation version (15FPS animations, 30FPS camera, 60FPS menus).
- WEAPON: Adjusts various aspects of the game's difficulty to be smoother.
- MODEL OVERHAUL: Attempts to improve character models in the game.
- MEMORY PATCHES: Various memory patches, such as cheats et al..
- 1:35 SOLDIER QUEST: "99 1:35 Soldiers will be hidden throughout the world as collectables."
Copying movies to disk
- You can improve performance by running the video files directly from the hard drive.
| Running movies from disk[citation needed] |
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Aali's custom driver
- Renders the game with OpenGL and enables rendering at higher resolutions with other options. Also avoids graphical issues and artifacts with some modern GPUs. There are two methods of installation:
- Directly (direct file link for 0.8.1b). Follow the steps precisely or it will not work.
- Via a third party installer (direct file link for 0.8.1). Put this and the above direct archive in the same directory and run the installer. This automates the steps and is recommended over the direct method.
- Make sure your GPU drivers are up-to-date as the default Windows GPU drivers have poor OpenGL support.
- Introduces some bugs into the game, and currently has a small black bar at the bottom.
Bootleg Configurator
- This utility is a download and install manager for mods.
- Bootleg Configurator is the best way to install mods.
- Multiple mod packs such as Final Fantasy VII Ultima Edition and Final Fantasy VII Remix have been released, but they are quickly made out of date by current mod development.[4]
- Full playthrough using Bootleg Configurator can be viewed on EQ2Alyza's YouTube channel.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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- With modern versions of Windows it may be in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\1.00\Graphicswhich takes precedence if both registry keys exist.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
- Supported resolutions: 320x240x16, 320x240x16 pillarboxed in 640x460x16, and 640x460x16.
Graphics in Configuration.
Input settings
- No in-game mouse support.
- Uses the numpad for keyboard input.
Audio settings
Sound in Configuration.
MIDI in Configuration.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Game immediately quits
- Install the official 1.02 patch.
FMVs display a black screen
- Modern versions of Windows will need the TrueMotion 2 codec to view the FMVs.
Graphical issues
- If you have graphical issues or artifacts, use Aali's custom driver.
Other information
Running from an ISO or another drive
- By default the game uses the drive it was installed from for CD checks. If you wish to use another drive (common when using an ISO), edit the registry:
- Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\1.00\Graphics- If that doesn't exist go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII
- If that doesn't exist go to
- Change its value to the drive letter that the .ISO occupies(usually E or F), and relaunch the game.
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz[5] Pentium 166 MHz[6] | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 260 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.1 compatible | 4 MB[5] of VRAM |
| Other | DirectMedia 5.2 4x CD-ROM | |
References
- ↑ Q-Gears: "Unlike what people think, Square did the port, not Edios. Edios was just a publisher who gained the rights to the game."
- ↑ Qhimm Forums :: 60FPS BATTLES
- ↑ Qhimm Forums :: FF7 - Technical Discussion on Game Resolution and FMV
- ↑ makeuseof :: No Sequel, No Problem! Remaster Final Fantasy VII For PC Using Bootleg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 with 3D accelerator
- ↑ without 3D accelerator