The Legacy of Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis: A Bittersweet Farewell

The news of Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis coming to an end didn’t come as a shock, considering Square Enix’s recent trend of discontinuing mobile games. However, the significance of this closure goes beyond just another game being shut down. Ever Crisis, a remake that aimed to stay true to the original Final Fantasy 7, including elements like gacha rolls, will soon be inaccessible. One of the highlights of Ever Crisis was its inclusion of Before Crisis, a prequel to the original game.

For those unfamiliar, the Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 introduced various spin-offs and expansions to the FF7 universe, with Before Crisis being a notable addition. This prequel game, directed by Hajime Tabata of Final Fantasy 15 fame, delved into the backstory of the Turks six years before the events of FF7. Despite its significance, Before Crisis was originally released exclusively on Japanese mobile phones, making it nearly impossible to experience for a wider audience.

The announcement of Ever Crisis including a remake of Before Crisis brought hope for fans longing to explore this untold chapter in English. While the first chapter was recently released alongside the news of the game’s impending closure, the limited time frame for playing it adds a bittersweet element to the experience. The game’s service is scheduled to end on October 6th, with two more chapters set to be released in August and September.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the completion of Before Crisis within Ever Crisis, fans are hopeful that Square Enix might consider transforming the game into its standalone entity, akin to Final Fantasy Resonance. This would not only preserve the legacy of Before Crisis but also provide a new avenue for fans to revisit this beloved prequel.