And this was the start of a beautiful friendship.

Kinda breaks your heart to know that Zack is the only person who has ever made Cloud laugh. Not just a chuckle or a chuff, a proper laugh. We see this Cloud compared to advent children Cloud and its hard to think its the same guy.

I love how they're meant to be on a serious mission but Zack and Cloud are just messing about XD

Zack: Me? Gongaga. Cloud: **softly chuckles to himself** Zack: Hey, what's so funny about that? Cloud: It's a meme now 😏

I Love the way the music swells when it's revealed to be Cloud, as though saying "his hero's journey has begun"

Cloud laughing and cheerful? what reality have I stumbled into?! Nah, I kid. I'm glad he has moments like this however few.

One of the most iconic scenes on the saga. When the trooper said Nibelheim i lost my shit, Zack meeting Cloud in such a natural and random way is a great example of good writing. Little did they know this one minute exchange had sealed so many fates

Him? Gongaga

I can't believe Cloud is only 15 for most of this game yet looks the exact same when he's 21.

This scene is so....genuine. Like it feels natural to a degree. Probably why I love it so much.

this video makes me cry because me seeing happy moments with a character that i know has died makes me extremely happy and i cry

Both of their laughs are glorious

They were too pure... T-T I can't believe how young they both are *and* seem in this

I like Cloud's CC voice actor. He suits the Crisis Core Cloud. The music, a moment of courtesy suits this perfect moment.

Why is Cloud's laugh the cutest thing I've ever heard?

"We are both backwater experts OH YEAH !! ^^ " ".... nothing else out there ." I very like this scene ^^, because this is their first meet and they understand each other ^^ . They are so cool ^^

Crisis Core was actually my first ever final fantasy game. Loved the whole gameplay, and i had no idea how important, yuffie, and tifa were. Most of all i had no idea that cloud was the main character of ff7. So when the first time i saw them during my play through i didn’t have any reactions until i’ve decided to learn more about ff7. Up until now, cloud and zack haas been my all time favorite final fantasy characters. Cant wait for ff7 remake

How is Cloud's hair still so perfect after wearing a helmet? xD

The music when cloud opens his helmet, damn that’s good.

This part breaks my heart almost every time.

I had to come here to get Rick Gomez's acting. He gets the dude bro goofy energy just right

I just finished seeing that cut scene and through the whole time, I was jumping. Why? Because Zack was talkin to the soldier and when he spoke back to him, all friendly. I already knew it was Cloud. :3 this moment was cute.

I really do like how Zack and Cloud's friendship began.

This scene is so cute :D

I came back here to hear the Original Zack talk

Cloud before shit goes down in Nibelheim.

This is Cloud, not the one from KH, not the one from Advent Children, heck, not the one from Last Order. I haven't played FF7 remake, but this is how you do Cloud! He's quiet, but he's not a stick in the mud.

0:24 Me? Gongaga.

I remember watching this for the first time, my heart jumped out of my chest when he took his helmet off.

Just imagine... Tidus may have been sarcastically laughing along with them.

I’m only here because apparently I needed to cry. I remember getting to this scene and being so happy to see them interact, but then I remembered what happens to them and I got increasingly sad. Every time Zack gets a moment of happiness your brain reminds you of what is going to happen to him.

MAN BRING BACK THE OLD VOICE ACTORS AH

I love this cutscene I LOVE THIS CUTSCENE I LoVe ThIs CuTsCeNe

i rememeber seeing this b4 the game came out,jesus christ. Love it. The story is so good u completely forget zack was gonna die at the end. Was pretty upset about thay.

Omg Cloud was such a soft boi I can’t even...he’s just so precious he actually smiled like a normal person. You know Zack is a great guy when he gets Cloud out of all people to open up...a puppy indeed

0:55 First time I saw this, I about crapped myself.

'-') Cloud cuteness kills me

Considering this was back before they fixed the janky dialogue this is probably one of the best written conversations in the game, it sounds like a real conversation.

I've finished the game and watching this scene makes me want to play it again!

URGH such precious babies!! Why must their friendship be so sweet? 😭😭 I need to see Zack reunite with Cloud (and Aerith) for Part 2!

Cloud: *Takes off helmet* *MAIN CHARACTER MODE ACTIVATED* *UPDATING TEXTURES TO HD*

Ah yes that’s where the gongaga chant began

Zack, Cloud and Tidus...the best FF lead characters and I like how they make Zack had a Titus kinda attitud all laidback

The both are so amazing ^^ They show us how is a best friendship

0:45 the moment you knew these two were meant to be best friends

Amazing soundtrack, the violin sounds so energetic and soft and clear, like their friendship

Tseng: We are on a serious mission dudes...

I remember the first time I saw this scene, I wasn't expecting the Shinra soldier was Cloud. I found that meeting moment touching for some reason.

I am here to see who else dared to remember this scene after all these years.

Cloud before shit goes down in 2 years.

"Me? Gongaga." lives in my head rent free

I miss the old cast😭

Its weird how old these games are but the cutscenes still hold up

and from this moment, they are best buddys over the Death forth. ❤️💙

Break out the Pogchamps, everyone. THE BOYS ARE BACK

That awkward pause from tseng at the end tho

I still really marvel how the tiny PSPs UMD discs were able to bring us so many high quality games

Gongaga

Tseng didn't give a damn

I love cloud! is the best

what a sweet moment

I hope they remake this moment. Since late including the Crisis Core as still canon but now in alternate worle

Who would’ve thought

So Gongaga sacrificed himself to save Nibelheim.

love the music

I came to the comment section to make a joke but then I started reading the comments and now I'm sad :'))

OMG, Im totally shocked with this quality!

the Price of Freedom remix in the background 😭

Our boysss ❤️

Seeing cloud with baby face is so weird but I love it at the same time

Best moment in final fantasy history

Me? G o n g a g a. But him? G o n e g a g a 😭

Me gongagagagagaga

Bro I fucking miss them

Me? Gongaga

I never played Crisis Core, I just came here to confirm if previous games did in fact pronounce it "Mah-koh"

Pretty cruel of Shinra to send these guys into the freezing cold in vests and T-shirts.

Do you have some more? Like the high res cg, that would be fantastic!

Nice friendship.

The other soldier: awe shit... hey Zack, wanna know me buddy? My head hurts on this fucking HELMET.

ZACK AND CLOUD ARE BROTHERS

Gonna be epic in the reunion

Coming back here after the news about Steve Burton no longer voicing Cloud for the FF7 Remake. Seriously, he can do non-emo Cloud like in here, why replace him...

this was a cultural reset

Roche! Is that you behind?

Sure :D

I played this years ago, but i recently played FF7 for the first time; And i think Cloud probably resented Zack or was merely jealous of him for making it in SOLDIER, specially how he says, "Well, i'm a country boy too..." Until he really gets to know him and sees that he can be a pretty good friend

Warms my heart to find fellow Indian final fantasy fans :)

the price of freedom playing in the background. i cant.

Finally got some context

Awesome scene, but quick question, what is this song called, it sounds like a more cheerful version of "The Price of Freedom"

Nice! Thx

Zack.... is... alive

I would've loved to play Zacks story again in a new light just like FF7...

Well most likely since Cloud is only an ordinary Soldier. While Zack is 2nd(or 1st) Class. Meaning far beyond Clouds rank. All in all, Cloud might be afraid that he insulted Zack. Thats the best way i'd be able to analyse that :P

Anyone know the music in this scene?

Now Bartz will make Cloud remember Zack.

G O N G A G A

So cute! OwO

Nothing else out there.