Who is Final Fantasy 7's Zack Fair

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The ending of Square Enix’s 2020 remake of “Final Fantasy VII” left everyone with some big questions concerning the appearance of a dark haired guy in a SOLDIER uniform, limping along the grasslands, dragging a comatose Cloud alongside him. While fans of the original game were shocked to see said SOLIDER, Zack, alive and well, newcomers were confused. Who the heck is this dude anyway?
Originally introduced in "Final Fantasy VII" published for the Sony PlayStation in 1997, Zack's role, while pivotal, was relatively small. However, as more lore was added to Final Fantasy VII universe, referred to collectively as the "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII", Zack's story was told in greater detail, particularly in the 2007 prequel, "Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-", on the PlayStation Portable", remastered in 2022 as "Crisis Core: Reunion". For anyone who hasn't played either, or maybe just needs a refresher, we present a crash course on best boy Zack Fair, who plays a major role in "Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth".
TIMECODES:
00:00 - 00:38 - Intro
00:39 - 02:17 - Final Fantasy VII (1997)
02:18 - 05:23 - Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII (Chapters 1-8)
05:24 - 05:46 - Before Crisis - Final Fantasy VII-
05:47 - 08:23 - The Nibelheim Mission
08:24 - 09:10 - The Journey Back to Midgar
09:11 - 10:33 - Zack's Last Stand
10:34 - 11:27 - The Big Question
11:27 - 11:47 - Outro
#gaming #finalfantasy #gamespot

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@halo3man777 3 ай бұрын

Crises Core was one of the very few games that made me cry.

@npaul5962 3 ай бұрын

Same here. I rarely during movies either but Zack passing way had me bawling

@halo3man777 3 ай бұрын

@npaul5962 still have the song in my playlist after all these years 😭😢🥺

@fionnmaccuill415 3 ай бұрын

lol

@AH_1102 3 ай бұрын

Remake better make me feel like a broken hearted 10 year old again.

@AniLovesChess 3 ай бұрын

It was the first game where I cried 😭

@melonystove7 3 ай бұрын

Only reason im buying rebirth is to see zack! Cried so hard as a kid when i played it on psp

@juanrodriguez-fu3pw 3 ай бұрын

Me too bro. Cried my heart out.

@burnersforhim 3 ай бұрын

that’s the ONLY reason? jfc

@reueljagbir 3 ай бұрын

When I played the original FF7 with my friends and my brother as a child, I wasn’t too blown away or anything by the story. Although I still enjoyed it. It’s only when I played Crisis Core and played as Zack is when I really I got invested into the lore of the FF7 universe. I’m happy to see he’s getting the recognition he deserves and hopefully the other cast of CC gets that’s well for the Remake trilogy.

@JayBomb21 3 ай бұрын

Cissnei is in Rebirth as Goganga leader

@BLa-lq2bs 3 ай бұрын

I love Zach! He’s so refreshing. Total opposite of Cloud if you think about it. Kinda reminds me of Tidus honestly. I can’t wait to see what they’re gonna do with him in Rebirth.

@bonkers386 3 ай бұрын

Fun fact - Zack was actually based off Tidus!

@BLa-lq2bs 3 ай бұрын

@@bonkers386 I always suspected that. Glad to know that’s actually the case😄

@GooseGumlizzard 3 ай бұрын

"would you say I became a hero?"

@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 3 ай бұрын

He's the true hero of ff7

@didymosstyxx8395 3 ай бұрын

I’d second that

@AutisticGrimShow 3 ай бұрын

No he isn't

@pacchun 3 ай бұрын

Yeah true, without him, Cloud would be fkin dead.

@erickreyes7902 3 ай бұрын

@@AutisticGrimShowhe is tho.. canonically speaking....

@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 3 ай бұрын

@@AutisticGrimShow never played crisis core?

@RobertWWD 3 ай бұрын

If it wasn’t for Zack there would be no Cloud. Zack did a lot for Cloud.

@jirikrapacek6445 3 ай бұрын

My favorite hero since CC, I have him as tattoo as well, always with me, my boy

@daimons7261 Ай бұрын

Zack dying in crises core was the most painful thing to watch, 1st time in years I shed tears over anything or anyone :, (

@wrydstepbr0_0 3 ай бұрын

It's me...I was one of those players that were like "who tf is that". Never played the original but after finishing the remake of FF7, the Final Fantasy community has gained a new fan. I am so intrigued by the world and characters of seven. I wanna learn more. I plan on playing Crisis Core Reunion and Rebirth as well. It's amazing how FF7 is like a whole standalone franchise from the other games.

@litepaw7 2 ай бұрын

Make sure you buy tissue with ff7:Crisis core, you're going to need it. 😭

@SuperCred1t 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for catching me up with this and the refresher on Remake. I'm ready for tomorrow...

@richardp6744 3 ай бұрын

I remember playing crisis core on psp, my character is so strong that the last battle i played hours just to not let zack die, even though i know its inevitable.

@DarkAngelXIII 3 ай бұрын

This holds a special place in my heart as my first final fantasy (psp)

@bahamut7028 3 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to this epic journey I can't wait to see what happens

@raysama2150 3 ай бұрын

He’s the goat. I saved u 11:48 mins

@muqades101 Ай бұрын

thanks for this video i had no idea about how important he was in the originals as I've only played the remakes. I kept thinking as to why he was so prominent on the menu poster and why we were spending time with him at all.

@deaconthinker 3 ай бұрын

best character. he deserves a happy ending in part 3

@davidbarky1046 3 ай бұрын

I needed this video, I had no idea who he is

@unipachu 3 ай бұрын

His identity is a major plot twist in the original, not revealed in the FF7 remake. I don’t know if gamespot is trying to spoil Rebirth or what.

@Karlach_ 3 ай бұрын

@@unipachuZack is literally all over the marketing for FF7 Rebirth. GameSpot isn't spoiling anything Square themselves didn't put out into the public for millions to see.

@johnpauloisidro4182 3 ай бұрын

"Those are some Emotional Polygons" got me XD.

@TravaillesDuChanson 3 ай бұрын

They really need to remake Before Crisis as Cissnei is a player Turk also known as Shuriken. That story really deserves to be fleshed out and made available for the wider part of the compilation.

@SwobyJ 3 ай бұрын

They will supposedly adapt it in the next years in the Ever Crisis mobile game.

@TravaillesDuChanson 3 ай бұрын

@@SwobyJ yes, but that story deserves more than a reader's digest style retelling.

@clashindus6221 2 ай бұрын

crisis core was the first ff game i played on my psp back in 2020 (found my lost disc) and then lockdown happened and remake released… BOY IT WAS A TREAT FOR ME

@fullcounter8474 3 ай бұрын

I have a theory zack’s side of the story in the game is actually him dead within the life stream. That’s why Cloud’s body is unresponsive because his soul is still on earth.

@hunterh1998 3 ай бұрын

I preorder rebirth mainly to learn how Zack is involved in the story

@RikkSpencer 3 ай бұрын

I AM SO EXCITED IT SCARES ME.

@DiablosShadow 3 ай бұрын

The best FF protagonist. Really hope we get another fight between Sephiroth and Zack, Soldier 1st Class vs Soldier 1st Class.

@HolyJonte 3 ай бұрын

Zack is great. The scenes in og and the ending of Crisis Core are fantastic!

@patrickblaauw8951 3 ай бұрын

´¨those wings...., i want them too.¨

@LOVER_LINK 3 ай бұрын

i feel like zack and aerith will sacrifice themselves in part 3. i have a gut feeling that they have to go to save the world

@statesminds 3 ай бұрын

Cant wait. The rebirth demo is so cool after playing crisis core

@donovanjarvis6483 3 ай бұрын

You can also get Yuffie before reaching Gongaga. If she’s in the party, this also triggers dialogue about Zach.

@Jsobo28 3 ай бұрын

That was in the OG?

@phillipbates9587 3 ай бұрын

Nice explanation

@Pyramid789 3 ай бұрын

Anyone played ff crisis core psp raise your hand ✋️

@fuiku_xns 3 ай бұрын

✋🏻

@Solo-5050 Ай бұрын

Here ✋️

@Omegax34 3 ай бұрын

Theory, advent children played a part in the events of the new series.

@barrysmith4610 3 ай бұрын

I hope he's playable in Rebirth or the 3rd one

@Defe100 3 ай бұрын

He's indeed playable in Rebirth!"

@JayRdgz94 3 ай бұрын

Crisis Core was one of the very few psp games that carried the whole psp era along with god of war

@loooooooooby 2 ай бұрын

Oh snap, it's The Golden Mic!

@AniLovesChess 3 ай бұрын

Zack my beloved

@bobdylan1968 3 ай бұрын

Crisis core was released on all platforms, Xbox included.

@archangelamoon 3 ай бұрын

He will always be the main protagonist of FF VII for me ❤

@antidode67139 3 ай бұрын

Why is the story of nibelheim mission described here different than what the rebirth demo presented? Am i missing something?

@SwobyJ 3 ай бұрын

There's several versions of the Nibelheim events and its best you experience it for yourself in order to understand the context. In terms of Rebirth, just understand that Cloud is recalling from his memories.

@OnlyMarxo 3 ай бұрын

You should have said that in the dlc we see Zack trying to find aerith

@Manson365 3 ай бұрын

Zack DLC in the future I’m calling it

@jjhard23 3 ай бұрын

The two timeline situation is definitely confusing. Zach and Cloud are definitely in the same timeline. I'm surprised you didn't mention that Cloud could be Zack's clone or viceversa. I'm really hoping that they explain what's going on. I see it more as two characters within the same timeline.

@Dave-to8wc 3 ай бұрын

The Obi-Wan of Final Fantasy 7

@scizzryo 3 ай бұрын

Oh boy

@ooflord702 3 ай бұрын

Whatever happens in the 3rd part, it all still leads into Dierge of Cereberus and Advent Children

@PLAYER_42069 3 ай бұрын

The original FF7 story was already bonkers and fairly complex for its time. Was adding divergent timelines and possible multiverses really necessary? I'm just hesitant how they're going to tie all of this together because my hunch is a lot of it is misdirection e.g. Zack is alive in Rebirth, but will ultimately die, again, in the third chapter because that's the only way to reconcile the OG timeline? So, why bring him back other than fan service and misdirection? Same goes for the other big plot point everybody is speculating about. If it means nothing in the end... Why do it?

@SwobyJ 3 ай бұрын

No, but they wanted to, and technically there was the slightest lore basis about the Ancients, Planet, and Lifestream that they could have worked from for the 'destiny' and 'timelines' concepts, so it wasn't 100% added in, only 95%+ added, lol. They definitely didn't have to do this, but have apparently chosen to soft reboot the sub-series by pulling all Compilation entries together and elevate every aspect of them into a unified story (and possibly sequelize/spinoff things in the future), and they chose a multiverse in order to do that. The Zack story in itself is supposedly to be a vehicle for the weirdest elements of their plan that are the least connected to Cloud's OG story, so that there's less 'contamination' while the OG-ish plot still occurs. Zack himself returning is weird, as everything else they're playing with is going to be weird. Its all intentionally weird to provide twists and an openness to doing new things with the series while it nonetheless still continues most of the OG story beats. The trilogy will likely still end with Zack in the Lifestream, and his connections to everything else going on being rare, but impactful.

@Xylord79 3 ай бұрын

I saw an interview with the producer where he basically explained the writing and flow of the original didn't work like they intended, and they want to clarify and improve upon this. I think the new timeline thing they added is a way for them to tell the story differently and clarify it, but within the confines of the game's world and story. It's less of a shock to players if some unknown force within the story is "changing" events, rather than them just making the change outright. Personally, I think it's a clever way to inject the story changes and have it feel more natural to the player but also allow them the freedom to creatively express themselves while clarifying story flow.

@lina.998 3 ай бұрын

Zack is still my favorite FF character of all time. I'm also such a big Zack x Aerith shipper and the fact that their jp vas are married irl only adds to that. So excited to see what's about to come in Rebirth

@mirroughs7729 3 ай бұрын

If they bring Zack back as a playable character, I'm happy. I'll be happier if they give him a better send-off than just killing him in a heroic battle. I don't know about him and Aerith spending more time together, because they were seen in Advent children together in front of Cloud, so that wish needs to be broader.

@nickm5459 3 ай бұрын

I hope Caleb Pierce does a good job in rebirth. Crisis core reunion felt a little flat after being so used to and attached to Rick Gomez as Zack. But I am hoping it was just the awkward writing or directing in Crisis Core reunion. rip rick gomez as zack, heres hoping the significantly larger budget of Rebirth allows Caleb to deliver a great performance

@2477daysaweek 3 ай бұрын

not really back cause he cant interact with the time line he died in what cloud and crew you play are in

@RazeAndSew 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love Zack Fair, he is my favourite FF character, but I despise the new voice they gave him

@yeetskeet3 3 ай бұрын

Zack da goat

@fourthhorseman04 3 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention that he died and Cloud took his sword and struck down Sep.

@DemonKnight94 3 ай бұрын

The mentioned it. Zack died way after Cloud killed Seph. They were put in the tubes for 4 years after Seph was defeated and then some time after Zack was killed by the Shinra Army.

@rifakcaz9393 3 ай бұрын

SPOILER ALERT!!! I heard from the leak that Zack is playable in Rebirth, But with limited mechanics with no health and Atb, but he does have Special Triangle Ability. Seems like they're gonna do a dlc for him like yuffie in Remake.

@SwobyJ 3 ай бұрын

A Zack DLC would make the most sense for SquareEnix lying and saying they have no DLC plans. They'd have to have people finish Rebirth before any announcement of more paid Zack content.

@Karlach_ 3 ай бұрын

Square said that they have no plans for Rebirth DLCs because they are already working on Part 3 and want to devote all their focus to it.

@zeroobuichi3256 3 ай бұрын

Idk how to feel about this.

@jasonsandoval6415 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the spoiler warning. But now is it safe to watch the Advent Children movie before playing ff7 rebirth?

@93mlo 3 ай бұрын

Maybe cause when cloud fights Sephiroth in the movie Sephirod says I'll never be forgotten so maybe that led him to cause the events a remake to make sure that he doesn't die in the other timeline

@tripham1982 3 ай бұрын

Does this video have spoilers to Rebirth?

@93mlo 3 ай бұрын

Yes , cloud is in a wheelchair in the original ff7 after the (event) happens and you clearly see people that aren't supposed to be there next to cloud be there while he's in a wheelchair

@tripham1982 3 ай бұрын

@@93mlo I don't know. I'm staying off of all spoilers and demos until the game comes out

@willdoelol 3 ай бұрын

Zack > Cloud

@Memefish27 Ай бұрын

I'm sorry but sephiroth > Zack and cloud

@Pericles777 3 ай бұрын

Actually cloud. Yeah.

@Eatsukiii 3 ай бұрын

Why is the narrator sounded like a machine. Like SLOW DOWN!

@bmat2730 3 ай бұрын

Still confused

@OnlyMarxo 3 ай бұрын

This video explains it very badly but there’s better videos that explain it

@Whatinthefdoyouwant 3 ай бұрын

Zach is the only one that made us cried when he died aerith eh....

@reaperear 3 ай бұрын

kids be like what does she mean disk 2..

@nothingstranger37 2 ай бұрын

Bringing him back is confusing and very very convuluted

@playererror5321 3 ай бұрын

Zack is the reason for Cloud to be what he is, Cloud is the reason for Avalanche to be what it became.

@Gdg195 3 ай бұрын

uuh no? its tifa what drives cloud to be what he is, dont be delusional just because ou are a fanboy of something

@boozeman4749 3 ай бұрын

@@Gdg195That goes both ways my friend. Cloud would be nothing but a pickle in a jar without Zack. Both Tifa and Zack save him. Don't be a fanboy.😂

@DemonKnight94 3 ай бұрын

@@Gdg195 Both Tifa and Zack.

@Gdg195 3 ай бұрын

zack is an afterthought character to fill the void of aerith backstory by the dev, initially she is going to be seph lover or cloud sister, so no@@boozeman4749

@93mlo 3 ай бұрын

Aquas boyfriend from birth by sleep

@Ktr-1142-ema 3 ай бұрын

Easy get crisis core and get to know the little puppy

@Immunity1080 3 ай бұрын

I feel like I'm the only person who just doesn't care for Zack

@ElTopoL0C0 3 ай бұрын

Best FF character. They should give him his own game.

@erickreyes7902 3 ай бұрын

He does have his own game lol...

@jmri25 3 ай бұрын

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

@an0mie1 3 ай бұрын

hey Emily! You rule. Good luck on the next Umm, Actually!

@notrixamoris3318 3 ай бұрын

TV TALK FOREVER!!!

@Memefish27 Ай бұрын

Comparing ff7 to mgs Cloud = solid snake Zack = big boss Sephiroth = liquid snake

@theshadowhunter9278 3 ай бұрын

I'm sorry, I wanted to watch this video, I was truly invested in it, but this person's voice is truly grinding on my nerves.

@noflyzone2307 3 ай бұрын

They butchered his voice in CCR, sounds like someone trying to voice act while pinching his nose. Apparently they were rushing it so we got what we got. The OG CC was the best version of him

@PsychoMagnet 3 ай бұрын

@@noflyzone2307 I think he meant the person explaining stuff in the video.

@hamsbyyams 3 ай бұрын

Way more likable than cloud. Still love cloud but zack’s that dude

@noctiz31 3 ай бұрын

Zack Fair is BF of Aerith but after Aerith got died he become husband of RedXIII and they having 2 children that both look like RedXIII

@tylong2384 3 ай бұрын

Play crisis core

@Enes1967 3 ай бұрын

Cloud is a loser who wanted to be like Zack and he even created an illusion he was like Zack and believed in it. He admitted it later on. Also Zack was fighting on its own while Cloud had a whole gang.

@paulypipes3082 3 ай бұрын

I had to your voice on 0.75 because u talk too fast. Also I decided to cancel my preorder because of your voice😅

@tizo86 3 ай бұрын

Qwat???!!!!!;😮😮😮 😊😊😊

@JMMinorSituation 3 ай бұрын

This and the previous video have allowed me to jump straight into rebirth and skip remake lol. Don’t have time to sink into both

@mecharobots 3 ай бұрын

Is it still a grindfest ? As 99% of thr skins aint worth thr hussle

@NomadGaijin 3 ай бұрын

Jesus what a voice, couldn't finish the video 😑

@SinSiete777 3 ай бұрын

Spoiler alert Zack is really the main character since clouds believes he's HIM not at all king

@thaneros 3 ай бұрын

By far one of my favorite characters in FF. Hopefully in Remake trilogy Cloud dies this time.

@viralshark 3 ай бұрын

also Cloud literally cant die in remake trilogy, the devs said the game will link up with Advent Children, in which Cloud is obviously alive

@thaneros 3 ай бұрын

@@viralshark Meaning AC is the end of the timeline?

@Mektek19 3 ай бұрын

Have these writers not learned to stay tf away from time travel and multi universes. They aren’t smart enough to make it work. It always ends up being a complete mess. They are just going to ruin a great story for the sake of fan service. A remake should clarify things not make them more convoluted.

@SwobyJ 3 ай бұрын

No, because the first Final Fantasy had a plot that used time travel at its core, and SquareSoft did multiverse stories since the 1990s. Its always going to be among the writing tools they use because its actually a part of their series or at least company creative assets. They may take a break or two from it at times, but its as Final Fantasy as moogles and airships. Time magic will never go away.

@oglionel 3 ай бұрын

Maybe get a different narrator next time 😅 She sounds like she died on the inside lol

@camilocalderon2198 3 ай бұрын

Oh, and you’re such a well mannered gentleman… Just learn what respect means.

@burnersforhim 3 ай бұрын

remove the goat pfp if you gonna be mean

@adamswanson9601 3 ай бұрын

They forgot to mention Zack was 1st class Soldier and Cloud was just Shinra infantry. They also didn't explain why Cloud has Zacks memories in him so yes Zack IS the real hero in FF7 and Cloud is just cos playing as Zack.

@1989elandy 3 ай бұрын

Zack is a minor unimportant character