introduction

Not familiar with Final Fantasy VII, or just not sure why that guy with the spiky hair has a sword as big as he is? It's okay: this section will give you a spoiler-free primer on Cloud, Tifa, and the game they're from, as well as the Compilation of FFVII.

• Final Fantasy VII - all about the original game and ensuing compilation
• Cloud Strife - our spiky-haired hero
• Tifa Lockhart - martial artist and barkeep extraordinaire