Final Fantasy 7's Buster Sword, The Symbol Of A Generation
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Final Fantasy 7's Buster Sword, The Symbol Of A Generation
In today's mission, we discuss the Buster Sword, and why it's so memorable to players, even though it only lasts a few hours into the game.
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@@lightslessons hello!
Soldier_1stClass. One thing what could be cool is that what if you want to equip a more powerful weapon but you still want to use the buster sword. How about if in the game options you can make all swords to look like the buster sword so you can used the whole time
It's gonna be cool that you can level up the weapons and learn that specific weapons special attack and keep that move once mastered. Game is going to be crazy. Plus it's just been confirmed that the game will be 100gb
So real talk. I was always bullied in school. Back when I was in middle school and high school, video games were things that only nerds did. I had a bully that messed me up and made me afraid to go to school most days, his name was Caesar and was a typical meathead jock picking on the weaker version of me.
Then one day in gym class, because of course fate would put me in the same gym class as him, he came up to me as we were getting dressed in the locker room. He reaches into his backpack and says, "Hey, I got two copies of this game for my birthday by mistake. I know you like games and I figured I give you enough shit, so here." And he just gave me Final Fantasy 7. Then just walked away.
FF7 became my first story-based game and first rpg in general, sparking a love for the rpg genre in me that never faded. Caesar and I never became friends, but once in a while in the locker room we would walk about where we were in FF7, and I'll never forget that. FF7 will forever be my favorite game of all time because not only did it spark a love for a whole new world of gaming, but it also showed me that sometimes the bullies grow up and want to make things right.
*Goosebumps*
Games like this bring people together.
Man, and I thought the video would tug on some heart strings, but I felt this on a super personal level. I was also picked on as a kid, and videogames were my escape. Thanks for sharing this story with me, and I'm glad things eventually got better for you. Damn man lmao
The internet has jaded me and made me cautious of stories like this but if true that’s really heartwarming.
Sounds like he was a classic jock, he wanted to see you do better, and he got down to understand you better by doing things you liked, like videogames.
This was the weapon to make me love greatswords in any game I played.
OmegaWinged Zero same
OmegaWinged Zero totally those big swords are definitely the coolest
Yeah same here lmao
lol same tbh
I was 6 years old when this game came out. It was the first game I ever owned on PS1, I started playing and had no clue what I was doing, fumbling my way through the game with the help of my dad, eventually beating it and I just fell in love with it. I continued to replay the game, learning more and more with each play through and becoming a better gamer as I got older, to the point where I could pretty much complete the game with my eyes closed. Finally, 22 years later, I get to play a massively updated, modernised version of the game. With all my gaming knowledge and all my knowledge of the FF7 world, I've been training all my life for this moment...I AM READY!
That's awesome, so we're the same age then. Awesome that you got to have that experience and memory with your dad. I can't wait for the Remake, that's for sure
I was surprised you didn't mention that no matter what point you're at in the game or what Cloud's got equipped - it's the Buster Sword that's waiting for you at the starting Menu Screen, sitting as the guardian of your save files and a constant reminder of that iconic weapon throughout the game, and throughout your experience of playing it. It's the same welcoming visual that they used when they showed new footage, and faded in the "Remake" option at the bottom to make the crowd go wild.
Aside from Zack being my favourite character, it's always getting to that menu screen that I'll remember when everyone is excitedly looking forward to the next bit of development we were about to uncover.
Hooooo boy. I remember my brother sent me 7 in the mail. Completely out of the blue and I had no idea what it even was. I remember getting to name all the characters after friends and family, and that made it feel all the more special. I remember getting stuck in the ancient temple because of an optical illusion and being so happy when my friend's brother figured it out for me. My mom was going through surgery when I was playing 7 and my sister's friend had given me the unofficial guide and I would read it all the time when I'd have to go to the hospital to visit my mom. This game is such a core part of my developmental years and I'm so excited to visit Midgar again, I legitimately feel like a kid again, I cannot be any more excited.
That's awesome, sounds like you need to buy your brother a copy of the Remake! haha
Became really iconic for me as it's gone full circle after seeing it as zacks grave in advent children , like saying that was for you buddy, we did it
"I Said I'd live out both our lives.. Easy to make that promise." Cloud
the buster sword isn't a weapon it really is a symbol of a heroic adventure that forever changed the landscape of gaming ♥️
Definitely!
damn, soldier, i really like your "info" videos a lot, but damn.... these "different" videos you make like this one or the how to make a great jrpg or the one that you report ffvii like a shinra's news paper.... these are just absolutely amazing and are my favorite! please, keep doing these whenever you can!
Haha thanks. I get the idea to do one of these every once in a while lmao I'm glad you like them!
Your thoughts on the Buster Sword and what it represents to us as players, an object that carries all our warm memories we have of this game, got me a little emotional man. Great video.
I also appreciate you mentioned us international players and also people who might have been older than us when they first played it. No matter where we came from or how old we are we all have this game in common and that’s awesome.
The simplicity f this greatsword makes it more iconic and recognizable than most overly designed greatswords, that's why I love it so much, or at least part of why.
Icons have to be instantly recognisable and unambiguous in design to be truly effective. That is why the Buster Sword works so well.
"My honor...my dreams...their yours now."
Cloud and other characters that wielded swords encouraged me to try fencing as a a sport, honestly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and a dream come true. I could finally yield swords and compete against others both in team and individually. Swords always signified strength to me, but this character is more than that. Cloud got me through depression when I fractured 3 bones, and passing away of my family members due to cancer that I lost in past 2 years. He taught me that grieving and being sad and having identity issues is quite a common experience for young people, and we can grow from these experiences . Recently after finishing university, I have to deal with post graduation depression, abusive family and job search, so having the time to finally play FF7 fully gave me a lot of hope! Totally agree, buster sword means a lot to us and was a very important symbol in the compilation. Let’s hope its story will be told as well in the remake!
This is probably my favorite videos of yours, great work. More like this please!!
Thank you! I really like doing videos like this when the mood strikes me lmao
“My hopes, my dreams, take them. They’re yours now!” -Zack Fair
“My emotions! My emotions!” -Me
The sword does "Embody the hopes of those who fight."
I am certain the buster sword was designed to be a an icon, and that designed worked 100%.
It definitely did haha
The Buster Sword is one of the most iconic weapons in video game history. Sure, Squall's Revolver and Tidus's Brotherhood are recognizable FF weapons, but they pale in comparison to the Buster Sword. One of the few things that I really wanted in this remake was for it to be viable. I said to friends that an upgrade system would be exactly what we needed. And I'm so happy they actually did it. I'll certainly use other weapons as well, but that will mostly be to learn their skills. I intend to use the Buster Sword as my primary weapon.
I also really like they Square does seem to be making small nods to Crisis Core. The official descriptions is "A large broadsword that has inherited the hopes of those who fight." That's got to be a reference to Cloud receiving the sword from Zack at the minimum. It wouldn't surprise me if they intend for Angeal to be a thing as well. I'll be combing Midgar for references to Zack, Angeal, Cissnei, and others. Wouldn't be surprised to find a file in the Shinra building on them or even a receptionist lamenting that she hasn't seen that black haired SOLDIER First class in years.
April is so close yet so far.
Well, I don't think it's as much of a nod to Crisis Core as you might think. The Zack Death scene was in the original, so I'm sure it's just a reference to that if anything. But I do believe there will be elements from Crisis Core in the remake for sure. They've basically already said that will be the case, just not in the capacity that everyone thinks.
@@Soldier1stClass You're absolutely right. Thought I got that much across in my post.
I simply think there's the possibility we can see more. I doubt it would be more than reference. A poster of Angeal and Genesis. Maybe a side quest that mentions Cissnei. Or, as I previously said, the receptionist making passing reference to Zack (she had a crush on him and even founded his fan club).
After all, Zack and Angeal would sort of break Cloud's story if they were a major part of this game. So there's no way anything that could bring Cloud's backstory into question will be a big part of this game. Anyone who would recognize Zack's sword won't be appearing.
All the same I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the game and looking for Easter Eggs.
I was in school at that time in 98` when i played it the first time of many. And now 23 years later im at the end of my education at the university. I have become a doctor and a scientist. The initiation of my pursuit into science is alot thanks to this game. Its a story where great things aspire from darkness. I felt at home playing this game, it stuck with me forever. And now its being remade, its hard to believe.
It definitely is hard to believe. Thanks for sharing your story!
I'm a kenjutsu practitioner and the Buster Sword is quite frankly an impossible sword to wield but I'll be damned it's not one of the most iconic swords in gaming.
It just pure badassery and so awesome. It's probably the sword that got me into swords in the first place and defines video game weapons for a lot of people.
It's so awesome because it's so impractical lmao
It is called Final Fantasy, not Final Realism :p
Masamune, buster sword, Luke's lightsaber and links master sword, each weapon is as much of the character as the actual character and defines them.
The buster sword isn't just a well known weapon within the franchise, but has become an icon for the whole gaming industry. No words can describe how I feel about it. I'm so glad to be alive and experience this game.
Fantastic video, and you just busted my expectations of how much I thought I could love a sword! 😁
Haha this video was special to me, and I know the sword means a lot to a lot of people. That's what inspired this actually. Just my love for this game, and how it's connected so many people.
Simply a beautiful video man. For me, I look to advent children when cloud put away the buster sword and used a stylized version of his own buster sword, showing growth through adaption, but never forgetting his roots and the people he has loved and lost.
It was literally 2012. Not even that long ago. But after a lifetime of playing pretty much nothing but Nintendo first party games and while being more than satisfied with them, I saw a newly uploaded video by the great AlphaOmegaSin that was titled something to do with a remake of FF7. I always had known about the FF franchise and was interested in playing it. But it wasn’t until that video that I learned of how impactful FF7 in particular was to gamers. After doing some research, and being less than impressed with the graphical quality but intrigued all the same, I then made it my mission to track down a copy of this game and a PS One. Needless to say, about a year later I did just that. The level of wonder i felt after walking into that retro games store and seeing a copy of the legendary game I had heard so much about hidden behind a glass case made me feel like a kid in 97. After breaking the bank to purchase it, I left it on my shelf until further notice. And by the time early 2014 rolled around, I made my adventure into the world of Gaia with Cloud and his friends for the first time and have been a fan ever since. Despite 7 not being my favourite or even objectively the best FF game, I still view it as easily the iconic and impactful masterpiece that it is and a masterclass in storytelling, music composition, graphic and game design and characterization. About a year later the fabled Remake was announced and I can safely say that had I not played the original for myself and followed the popularity of FF7 so closely, I don’t think I would have gotten anywhere near as many chills and excitement as I did when I saw the Buster Sword remade in all its glory.
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing. Honestly it doesn't matter how long you've been a fan. You're a fan and that's all that matters!
The buster sword was a great thing that not only once you get older and understand more, but when you play crisis core to learn more about the buster sword's origins.
Love the way that this icon has meant so much to people in my generation and now beginning with a whole new generation. You’re very good at articulating words and it’s so nice to know people who would identify with connections that we experience through gaming rather than just brushing it off as a notion saying, “That’s just for kids.” It’s almost like many people have lost their desire to dream like we all had when we were kids.
For sure, this game transcends age.
Hey man nice video. I hope this year brings you good luck for your channel. Keep up the good work
Thank you!
I used to work at a GameStop and this girl had a buster sword tatted on her forearm. It was so cool seeing that. And ironically she made the work shifts better for me. Or maybe it's cause we had way too much in common idk..
I feel the same way about Red XIII as you do about Cloud. Without going into details i had a very unstable and complicated childhood, consequences of a choice my dad made when i was very little and i utterly hated him for it. You can imagine how relatable the Cosmo Canyon scene was to me, specially as a kid.
Then years later i stumbled upon a translation of On the Way to a Smile (that was still a decade before they released an official one) and once again Red's struggles during his short story alligned very much with mine (depression and anxiety over factors i can't control and just an identity crisis in general) at the time, specially his dialogues with Vincent.
Also what inspired me to want to be a writer, i'd like to teach people some life lessons i learned the hard way through entertainment, or just help them feel like they aren't alone with their struggles, just like Red's stories did for me.
I'm glad you were able to make such a connection with Red. It's always awesome to hear peoples stories, so thank you for sharing! I hope all will continue to be well with you going forward!
Thanks for posting this, like so many, like you, I felt the same way about the buster sword. I remember playing wishing I could keep using the sword but it just wasnt worth it late game. With the new system I am for sure going to be doing run through with just that sword. I love the hope it represents something we all can use in life.
It's so amazing that this simple sword, connects millions of people around the world.
That was beautiful, I enjoyed your story a lot.
Thanks! I like to tell it so that people will know, that it's not just me working on a RUclips channel. It's a very large part of who I am, and why I do the things I do. Thanks for listening!
I love this thing so much I actually own one
The buster sword and ff7 as a whole was a way that i was able to get closer to my dad as he is a MASSIVE final fantasy fan
INCREDIBLE VIDEO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Embrace your dreams ..... and whatever happens protect your honor as soldier. Come and get it 😌😢
I always preferred the PC version over the PSX, just so that I could mod all Cloud's weapons to look like the Buster Sword :)
I remember being about 6 years old seeing the Buster Sword for the first time thinking awesome it looked and how insanely strong you'd have to be to even be able to pick it up. I wasn't old enough to really appreciate the story and the characters at the time, but I having played through it so many times now it is without a doubt one of my all time favourite games. It was my first FF and my first JRPG, if anything it's one of the reasons I became interested in gaming.
Like you said, the Buster Sword isn't best sword but it's history and what it stands for is what makes it important and so iconic. Possibly the most recognisble sword in gaming history. Apart from the Masamune, of course 😁
It seems like our generation has a lot in common with this game, and I love it. I've been playing games my whole life, but this is the one that has stuck with me since the first moment I started it up.
I really enjoy your story telling. To be honest, you are my favorite RUclipsr! The funny thing is that I was definitely contemplating getting the buster sword added to my tattoo sleeve. This video just solidified that haha. Nice video!
Thanks man, I really appreciate the kind words. I try to just put everything I'm thinking into a video, and just giving each video my all. Thanks for appreciating that. Now go out there and get that tattoo!
Me and my Dad played this game together way back in 1999, such great memories.
Now more than 20 years later his jaw just drops when I show him any new trailer of FF7 Remake.
Well done man. I am glad you came back to RUclips.
Thanks! Me too haha
For me, it was my very first RPG that I've ever played. At the time, I was 24 and I was in training at a tech school when I was in the military. A friend of mine there was really hyped for the game before it was released. He told me that he was going to get it. I said ok cool, but I wasn't into RPGs back then. When he finally got it and I watched him play it, I was hooked and it really changed my life forever. Needless to say, I bought it myself and I never looked back! RPGs became my favorite genre! BTW, I rank Cloud' s Buster Sword right behind Link's Master Sword as two of the most recognizable swords in video game history. Honorable mention, if you include Sephiroth's Masamune. Another great vid S1C!
Btw dude you’ll always be 1st class from now on with or without us you earned it no one can take that from you and even after the game comes out I look forward to content on ff7 other games or anything
Thanks bro, I really appreciate that. I'm just grinding away, and it can be taxing at times. Just glad I've got people like you making it all worth it!
Dude, can you imagine having the Buster Sword the most powerful sword for Cloud when fully upgraded? Whether it'd be just Part 1 or all of them, that'd be awesome. I do wonder 1 thing, if they're going to put Double/Triple Growth in the game and how it'd work. If you can now upgrade your weapons, they could change how the Growth works, like changing it to a Skill, Special Ability, or even possibly a Materia itself.
I'm thinking that if they do have that, it will be a passive ability you can unlock. Just seems like the style they would go for here.
6y/o in 1997.... OMG you make me feel so old... I was in highschool when FF7 came out. I remember skipping class and taking public transportation to the mall to get the game. Got it at Sears on the first week it came out for $40, back then Sears used to sell video games and toys.
Incredible video bro, I can't wait to see more of these going forward!
Thanks! I like to do them when the mood is just right for me to write them
Final Fantasy 7 was one of my first RPGs I played and was one of two game that holds a place in my heart. I was able to bond with my older brother who was getting to that stage where it was cool to pick on me or just ignore me. The game helped solidify my interest in reading. I would literally go to school and daydream about the game. And for the remake, I bought a PS4 just for it. This game already means so much, and it’s still not here. This game is integral to my life, maybe it’s just the Jenova cells acting up, but I’m looking forward to my reunion with Final Fantasy 7 and the world of Gaia.
This video was powerful. I actually shedded tears tbh. FF7 and the Buster Sword is my symbol of hope. The game itself helped accept my dads death and definitly inspired me to not let my failures define who I am. I struggled with acceptance and figuring out me as a person. After my dad died I went down a dark path. I was rather toxic or at least I felt like I was. If it wasn't for my signifigant other who is a lot like Tifa. Part of me is not sure I would be who I am today without her. Much like Cloud I manged to pick myself after all the harships I went through. I am proud to be apart of this community and would like to thank you for making this video!
In my last playthrough of FFVII, I decided to take on the final boss with the Buster Sword equipped. Obviously, this really limited what Cloud could do, so he had to rely on magic to do major damage and I was fighting the most powerful version of Safer Sephiroth as well.
It was a challenge but it was worth seeing Cloud use Omnislash with the Buster Sword on Sephiroth in that final one-on-one confrontation, especially when you know beforehand everything that sword has been through leading up to that. It just made that scene even more powerfu to see.
This was amazing.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
This was such a well done and though out video. It really touched the deepest parts of my soul. I can't wait to see more content from you once the actual game releases!
I was 10/11 when this game came out.I knew nothing about it, I don’t remember there being any ad campaign in England. But for my 11th birthday my dad promised to buy me a new game. I saw the sword and didn’t care about anything else. I wanted it. I didn’t understand the game at all so I threw in it a drawer until I found it again 4 years later. I’ve played it at least once a year, every year since.
Great story, thanks for sharing Soldier!
Thanks for listening!
Buster Sword, Monado, Aegis Sword, Purple Lightning Dreamsmasher, Type 40 Blade. JRPG greatswords will always hold a special place in my heart.
There should be a cutscene as a reward for completely upgrading the buster sword, a cutscene with angeal and zack 😍
Greetings my guy!! The sword ⚔️Nuff Said!!
Final Fantasy 7 means a lot to a whole generation. I can say from personal experience.
My favourite memory of the Buster sword was learning Angeal always used it backwards 'Use brings about wear, tear and rust. And that's a real waste.' Keeping the blade sharp for Zack
I was 14 when this came out. Coming off of ff7, crono trigger, and secret of mana , came this jewel ff7 . I had no idea what I was getting into. All I remember was seeing ff7 in the display case at Walmart, I didn't even know there was a pt 7 and it was on playstation. I didn't have a playstation 😔. I had 25 bucks and I put them on layaway, next week my grandmother took it out for me on my bday . So yeah, I was blown away . I had never seen anything like it . Then seeing the new opening scene brought back lots of memories. 97 was just the best year for me alot was going on . I'm truly grateful for that timeless piece of work . My son is 11 and playing through the original. We are excited for this remake , real talk brings me to tears 😂
After watching this video I da want "that" tattoo you said you might get on one of your streams on twitch. Which was with the buster sword with a red ribbon attach to the hilt and on the ribbon it says, "Embrace your dreams" (For those who miss, didn't see the stream, etc)
Yeah I'm definitely thinking about getting that type of tattoo for sure.
This game means everything to me. It started when my father gave me an action figure of Squall on one of my birthdays. I liked the toy so much that on my next birthday, I asked him to buy me another one, the Seifer one, but I still have no idea of the game nor their names at the time. Not until I saw a pirated CD of FF7 Advent Children when I was in Highschool expecting that I would see Seifer and Squall but got confused because the characters were different lol. Nevertheless, I loved Advent Children. Then one day, a friend of mine introduced to me the game. So I bought a pirated version of the game back in 2005 and this game made me cut classes in highschool. This made me pretend that I'm sick just so I could play this game at home. I know it's not a good thing but I graduated tho lol. Back in the days, in the Philippines, not all houses have internet connection and ours is not an exemption. We need to go to an internet cafe just so we could surf the net. And I am glad playing this without watching other's playthrough/gameplay. And that is my Final Fantasy Story 😁
That's amazing. Thanks for sharing your story. Absolutely love hearing these, and I'm glad you were able to get into these games!
Buster Sword is the AK47 of weapons in video games.
Tbh im seriously considering dropping deluxe edition purely to get that classic artwork for the cover.
You get it with the package! Don’t drop it haha. The Deluxe and First Class editions come with a standard box
So worthy
@@Soldier1stClass oh thank god lol. I didnt know if it just came with the steelbook or not. I didnt wanna lose the soundtrack cd and artbook but i wanted that cover lol. Thanks for informing me!! Now im definitely sticking with the deluxe.
Haha yep you’re all good, I’m glad you read my reply lmao
@@Soldier1stClass always stoked to get a reply from you lol.
I hope theres a flashback showing cloud modifying/covering the cross guard. Even if its just "I need to hide the blades identity"
The buster sword is as iconic as bahamut. Such an icon is worthy of the quest to defeat three named watchmen of fate to obtain him in the remake.
Damn. This is an awesome video. A lot of truth in here. I remember first getting the Hardege and being kind of sad that the buster sword was on the shelf for the rest of the game. The fusion sword from advent children should definitely be in the remake though, that would be awesome!
Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed it. It was kind of one of those passion projects.
It's the symbol that square proved that jrpgs could sell in the west.
Wow Soldier you were 6 in 1997 when FF7 came out? I was 16 and barely understood what I was doing, I can't imagine trying to play it at 6. Man am I old.
I was about 9 when I first played it. My dads friend had left it at our place and I was so intimidated by the Buster Sword and thought it was meant for adults. But man, I love love loved playing it and next thing I know I’m at the last boss and just amazed by how a video game could have so much to it. I too will remember the Buster Sword.
I remember my first time playing FF8 after a million times I've played FF7, I'm so disappointed how gunblade is not as huge as the bustersword. My brain just assumed that all protagonists should have weapon like bustersword lol.
Mi Cah Rivera don’t tell anyone but I think the gunblade is just as badass
Troy Duhe yeahh. I love gunblade too
I also love the Gunblade lmao
Never give up on your dreams! And keep up the great work!
Awesome video as always. Would love one on each character like this, especially Red XIII. Unpopular opinion probably, but Hard Edge was always my favorite sword.
Oh pre internet days where if you don’t know then you just don’t know.
What I feel at first time that this game is my first Cyber Punk style RPG game & revolution of RPG games
at 23 years ago!!
And this year FF7 Remake it'll be make revolution again‼
Ff7 is literally my life. I was born in 95 and grew up watching my older brother play all the time, it was his favorite. I could play any of his games, but some were off limits. Specifically 7.
Fast forward to the re release on ps3 I finally got to play and fell in love. Ff and jrpgs were where my time went since then.
I hope my son will love the remake
This community is so passionate and awesome.
Omg, thanks for the shout out!!! that really cheered me up!!! Been sick with a cold this past weekend! Also, if I'm not mistaken, is it true that we get to level up the buster sword now on FF7 remake? I feel so crazy, I have just realized that those two holes on the buster sword that holds materia, have always been there...even in the original!!! I thought it was a redesign for the FF7 remake!
You're very welcome my friend. And yes, we get to level it up now. Get better my friend!
I can’t wait to wield the buster sword for my whole first playthrough, then play a second run with all the different weapons
The Buster Sword is to Final Fantasy as Pikachu is to Pokémon. Not the most powerful or maybe even “the most” useful weapon, so to speak, but in its own right it is hands down the most iconic character in the franchise. Great video!
Thanks!
Where to start!? FF7 came out when I was a freshman in high school. Me and a buddy that were friends since third grade started playing it at his house. I didn’t have a play station so he would save the game and wait for me to come over after school or on the weekends to play. I still remember our reaction to the events at the forgotten capital. We were both like wtf man. I haven’t talked to him in years. In our twenties he got lost down a dark road into drugs. He’s since gotten clean but he still won’t reach back out. I miss him. I think people in recovery sometimes just shut out the old life to move on. I replay FF7 often. I think about him and those times when I do and hope he’s okay.
I actually got a replica buster sword in my man cave. Acquired it from another buddy that sold it to me when times were tough. I’ll never part with it. I also got Shiva from FFX tattooed on my forearm and didn’t really think about this until now but where some people draw a thermometer to track getting out of debt etc, I drew a giant buster sword to track paying off all the student loans etc.
First time my daughter realized she could control the tv screen with the PlayStation remote was when I had her take my gold chocobo for a spin. It was amazing to watch as she realized she was controlling what was happening on the tv. She just turned two on Saturday. And she’s gonna see me own this new game like a boss! This game and the whole series in general does nothing but take me back to amazing times through the years. Can’t wait for the new game. We don’t deserve it. It doesn’t have to exist, but we are getting it. That in itself blows my mind. Loved reading everyone else’s stories surrounding this.
Great video! We will call it "The ode to the buster sword!" I remember the first time playing this and getting to Kalm and thinking yeah the mythril saber is a better sword but I think Im going to hold onto the buster sword for a little longer! I was def attached to it! Very happy we can upgrade weapons in the remake.
I spent my First 5 years of life in a wheelchair. I wasn't able to walk or have friends. Already at age 4, it was made clear to me that this would be my life. It was hard, finding your place in the world like that. Around 6 or 7, my dad bought me and my brother PS1 and final fantasy 7. Although not my first videogame ever,it was the first that was literately latched onto me. Drawn me right into it's world, with the cool protagonist and the big awesome sword. Except, that's a facade too. The cool protagonist isn't so cool after all - he's just another person struggling finding his place in the world, too.
This game has given me the power to try my best too. 20 years later, I'm still struggling to find my place, but I am now walking, having exceeded all the expectations that I couldn't have even dreamt of.
Thanks to Final Fantasy 7.
This sword simply made me get into FF
Cool video. So epic! It's going to be so surreal standing in the store and holding a copy of ff7r with the same display picture of the original but updated. Too neat..
Its going to be insanely nostalgic haha
I'm glad the remake shows cloud having his buster sword on him. The original didn't do that which kinda bugged me a little because, in the orginal game when they showed zach, he always had his sword on him and I wondered why cloud didn't have his. Oh well..lol, no biggie. It's there now and I'm happy!
That's actually a good point lmao. I guess I never thought about that until now.
@@Soldier1stClass lol! That's funny! Almost there man!
I cannot wait for part 2 announcement. I just dying to see what they do with the open world
You and me both, it's going to be amazing. But i'm definitely ready to get my hands on Midgar!
How about the Masamune next?
I get the feeling they are going to add Cloud's Fusion Buster Sword as an upgrade to the Buster Sword since it is so iconic. Probably will be equivalent to Ultima Sword.
I cnt wait to upgrade the buster sword to max level, it's definitely a symbol old skool
Just to temper the excitement a bit, remember, once the disc is popped in, it's still going to have to install. Be prepared for that. Those final few minutes will be the most excruciating part of this decades long wait for me.
@TheCloudtop Gyahahahaaa!!
I replayed this whole game 3 different times only one time i beat Ruby and Emerald weapon when it came to the playstation store for Ps3 always a classic ill replay it today if i had the time to
my first final fantasy was crisis core and i always love it i never used other sword but zack and angels sword
While I love the Buster Sword, I was totally blown away that I could actually see the difference in all the weapons we got. lol.
The buster sword lasted me more than a couple hours, I managed to get all the way to Cosmo Canyon before someone told me you could change weapons
Thanks for the information
You should totally eat have to equip the Buster sword just to be able to defeat sephiroth in the end of the game and it's like a secret nobody knew and they couldn't figure out why they couldn't beat the game until they figure that out
who's gonna run the whole game with Buster Sword? Me ofc
Wow....great video. You are so right.
a sword doesn't have to have high damage or special abilities.. it's the history of it
Exactly
Beautiful just Beautiful
I like that crisis core made the buster sword an endgame weapon
It means made to everyone and me too hope and dreams