Final Fantasy VII Walkthrough by Seifericet@aol.com

If you need help on beating Final Fantasy VII, then stay right there and read this SUPER IN-DEPTH WALKTHROUGH. I have beatin Final Fantasy VII three times, and it's my favorite game up to date, so I think you can trust me! Also, there is no crap, just right down to the point walkthrough. Enjoy my walkthrough! Also, I do remind you that I typed all of this by hand! I DIDN'T COPY AND PASTE AT ALL! I would have pics, but it would take up a lot of time and space.


WALKTHROUGH:


ASSAULT ON MAKO REACTOR NO.1

After meeting several members of the rebel group known as AVALANCHE, Cloud joins their effort to bomb Shinra's Mako Reactor no.1. Shinra's troops heavily guard the plant, so the group hijacks a train bound for the adjacement slums.

The guards at the station are easily overpowered as the mission is quickly gets underway. Cloud exits the train and follows the rest of the team off the platform. Make sure you check the downed guards to collect two Potions. Before Cloud can reach the end of the platform, two MP's initiate combat.

But dont worry, the MP's attacks aren't much, and they only have about 30 HP. After this battle is easily won you should've graduated to Level 7. After the battle follow Cloud's companions to the reactor gate and then to the reactor itself.

NOTE: You will encounter random battles throughout the game. For now you don't have to worry much about the random encounters because most of the battles are easily won.

BATTLE TIP: You can hold down the O button in combat to use your normal attack to the closest enemy. In the early part of the game you should use this since you dont have much magic.

Two security doors block the only way in or out of the reactor. Talk to Biggs and Jessie and they'll open the doors for you. Don't go in the elevator until you picked up the Phoenix Down in the control room to the right. Then go in the elevator and press the button on the side.

Follow Jessie out of the elevator and into the reactor. After your lesson on ladders keep going farther in the reactor. Make sure you grab the Potion right in front of Jessie.

NOTE: Keep your eyes open for items like Potion or you may just run right past one.

BATTLE TIP: Most of the enemys in the reactor are machines, so the Bolt spell works pretty well in the reactor.

After going a little further you will find a SAVE POINT (they are the big question marks). I strongly suggest you to take this opportunity to access the menu (press triangle) go down to save and save your game. You should also heal your party before going any further.

As you approach the Mako Reactor pick up the Restore Materia, you cant do anything with it right now but it'll come in handy a little later. Once you reach the reactor, Barret makes Cloud plant the charges. After a mysterious voice is done saying what it has to say Cloud is willing to do it. Unfortunately, their actions trigger an alarm that alerts Shinra's forces to their presense.

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BOSS FIGHT: GUARD SCORPION
HP: About 800
EXP: 100
Gil: 100
AP: 10
BATTLE TIP: If your HP falls below 100 use a Potion.

You should be able to beat Guard Scorpion pretty easily. You should have a constant pattern of Cloud using Bolt, and Barret using his normal attack until Cloud tells Barret to be careful, at this time don't attack Guard Scorpion at all. If you do he will counterattack with Tail Laser. After this go back to your normal pattern. It shouldn't be to much longer until he dies. _________________________________________________________________

After this fight you only have 10 minutes to get out of the reactor before it blows. But, before you start to go out equip Barret with the Assault Gun that the boss leaves behind. Also, before going up you should save just in case something happens.

NOTE: The timer always runs so you need to beat your enemys quickly. If time is too low hold down R1 and L1 to escape the battle.

As you make your way up be sure to free Jessie because her leg got stuck. Also, if you don't free her you can't open the security doors above.

When you get to the security doors talk to Biggs and Jessie (once again), and they'll open the doors for you. If you made it with plenty of time left you should fight a few battles to gain an easy level or two, another reason to battle some is you are fully healed once you get outside. When you're ready run out of the reactor and watch Mako reactor no.1 burn.

Congratulations on your first successful mission! However, the fight against Shinra has only just begun. There are many Mako reactors and AVALANCHE's forces are sparse. This will be a battle not easily won!
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THE GETAWAY

The team escapes the ruined reactor and plans to return to their hideout. But first, Barret commands the team to split up and meet at the Sector 8 station. Even though Barret said to split up, but go ahead and follow him off screen.

What's this? Looks like a flower girl has been knocked down in the choas created by the reactor's explosion. Talk to her and say "Nothing...hey, listen...", and then you should buy the flower she's trying to sell you since it is only 1 Gil, and it'll benefit you a little bit later. After this the flower girl will run off-screen, follow her.

You can't do to much here besides talk to some people and fight a few fights. Also make sure you pick up the Potion as you move south towards the next area.

As you hit the streets you are surrounded by MP's, you can choose "fight" or "run". You should choose "fight" because the MP's aren't good and you get some pretty good EXP.

After many easy fights with the MP's, and you are surrounded, Cloud leaps off the bridge and lands on a train headed for the Sector 7 Slums.

The team reunites on the train, but Barret isn't too happy with Cloud's dramatic entrance.

Then after a couple scences, the train arrives at Sector 7. Barret orders the team to goto the hideout, but I would go talk to the boy under the pillar. These pillar supports keep the city located above from collapsing on the slums below. If one of these structures fell...

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BACK AT HQ

Upon entering the town, Barret clears the bar and summons the team inside. Take a moment to look around town if you want, but this may make Barret mad, and you'll have plenty time later.

Enter the bar and talk to Tifa. If you bought the flower earlier, you can give it to Tifa or Marlene (Barret's Daughter). Then approach the door as if you were leaving, and Barret will storm in demanding a meeting. Have a drink with Tifa (if you want), then go down the pinball machine elevator.

After the quite interesting meeting, Cloud heads for the door to leave, but not if Tifa can help it! Then she brings up a promise they made when they were kids. After that, like or not, your stayin!

Barret then gives Cloud his pay of 1,500 gil. Then, Cloud agrees to do the next mission with them for 2,000 gil (Mako Reactor 5). Then, everyone rests up until the morning.

When Cloud wakes up, join the team upstairs. Barret asks you to show him how to use Materia. You can show him, or just blow him off. Also, remember that Tifa said to visit the weapons shop. Alrighty then, I guess there ain't nuthin to do now but some slumming!

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SECTOR 7 SLUMS

First, goto the weapons shop, where you can buy weapons,and rest. Sell your Bronze Bangles, and buy some Iron Bangles for your party. Then, go upstairs to Begginer's Hall, grab the "All" Materia, and learn a little about Final Fantasy VII here.

Note: If you are hurt, then you might want to rest up. Talk to the little kid in the weapon shop, and he'll let you rest for no less than 10 gil.

Now, stop by the Item shop for some potions and some materia. You should get "FIRE" and "RESTORE" Materia here. Then, equip Cloud's sword with "ALL" and "RESTORE" Materia to form CURE-ALL. This will heal the whole team in battle when used.

NOTE: Explore the whole town before moving on. Then head to the station once your ready. And don't forget to save your game!

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RAID ON SECTOR 5 REACTOR

The team then jumps onto the train and are gone. When you speak to Tifa an alarm goes off. It seams as if Shinra moved the ID checkpoint. Now you must run from car to car and not get caught.