Compilation of Final Fantasy VII

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The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII is a metaseries stemming from the main Final Fantasy series. It consists of video games, films, and stories set within the continuity of Final Fantasy VII. The series' logo depicts the same Meteor as the one in the Final Fantasy VII logo.

The series was conceived by Yoshinori Kitase, the original game's director, and Tetsuya Nomura, the main character designer. Nomura would become the main designer for each entry in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. Several of the video game installments are of the action role-playing genre.

Compilation of Final Fantasy VII was first announced in 2003 with the reveal of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Because the film encountered delays during post-production, the mobile game Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII ended up being the first title released for the compilation. A majority of the titles were released for mobile devices.

Installments

Video games

Name	Released	Platforms	Genre	Notes
Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII	FOMA iMode: September 24, 2004 SoftBank Mobile: January 30, 2007 EZweb: April 5, 2007	Cell phone	Action role-playing	The first release within the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII and a prequel to Final Fantasy VII. The game was split into 24 episodes, with episode delivery working via a monthly subscription-based distribution system. Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII focuses on the Turks, and is the only game of the compilation that never released outside of Japan.
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII	Original: January 26, 2006 August 15, 2006 November 17, 2006 International: September 11, 2008	PlayStation 2	Shooter, action role-playing	An action RPG shooter title starring Vincent Valentine. Releases of the game outside of Japan received several changes, such as removal of the Multiplayer mode, because the game's developers were unsatisfied with the original Japanese version. An International version, featuring the improvements made to the localized version, was released in Japan in 2008.
Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode: Final Fantasy VII	August 18, 2006 August 22, 2006	Cell phone	Shooter, action role-playing	A mobile spin-off game that takes place during the events of Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII	September 13, 2007 March 24, 2008 June 20, 2008	PlayStation Portable	Action role-playing	An action role-playing game starring Zack Fair. It features a real-time combat system, allowing Zack to move around, activate abilities and attack or block attacks from enemies.
Final Fantasy VII Remake	April 10, 2020	PlayStation 4	Action role-playing	A remake of the original Final Fantasy VII. An expanded edition, titled Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, was released for the PlayStation 5 in June 2021.
Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier	2021	iOS, Android	Battle royale	A battle royale mobile spin-off that takes place thirty years prior to the events of Final Fantasy VII. Unlike other titles in the compilation, which were developed by Square Enix, this game was developed by Alteam.
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis	2022	iOS, Android	Role-playing	An episodic single-player game retelling the events of the main titles within the compilation.

Films

Name	Released	Notes
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children	September 14, 2005 April 24, 2006 April 25, 2006	This film is a direct-to-DVD sequel to Final Fantasy VII. A director's cut of the film was also produced, titled Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete, and was released in 2009; it features graphical retouches, extra footage and rerecorded voice work for both the English and Japanese versions.
Last Order: Final Fantasy VII	September 14, 2005 February 6, 2007	An original video animation detailing the destruction of the town of Nibelheim. It was packaged with a limited edition of Advent Children called Advent Pieces.

Publications

Name	Published	Notes
Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile	April 16, 2009 (paperback)	To promote Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, a series of short stories were written by Kazushige Nojima and posted on the official Japanese website for the film. The stories take place between the events of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. The stories were later collected into a single paperback volume. An animated adaptation of one story, "Case of Denzel," was included in all copies of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete, which released on the same day as the paperback volume.
Final Fantasy VII The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side Story	December 15, 2011 January 22, 2019	Another novel written by Kazushige Nojima and set shortly before the events of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. The novel was illustrated by Shou Tojima.

Trivia

• Contrary to popular belief, Final Fantasy VII G-Bike, a mobile remake of the G-Bike minigame, is not a part of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.