FF7開発中にPCで作業してたらPS実機のモニターにいきなりジェノバのムービーが再生され心臓止まるかと思った。 https://t.co/Hr1DgKWbBy
— 時田貴司 / Takashi Tokita (@Takashi_Tokita) December 6, 2023
It remains a spine-tingling piece of cinematic storytelling, serving as the catalyst for the antagonist’s spiral into madness and fury. Decades later, the scene still evokes a sense of unease; one can only imagine the shock of seeing it flicker to life unprompted in a quiet development studio. It’s a testament to Sephiroth’s impact that he managed to frighten his own creators in the real world.
The technological context makes the incident even more striking. During the mid-90s, the team at SquareSoft was pushing the boundaries of early 3D hardware. These cinematics were revolutionary for home consoles at the time, and a development kit seemingly acting of its own volition would be enough to make anyone suspect a supernatural presence in the office.
In related news, Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi recently revealed he briefly considered giving Cloud Strife a more realistic weapon. However, he ultimately decided to stay “faithful to the OG,” realizing that fans would never accept anything other than the iconic Buster Sword.
