This is where the story of Final Fantasy VII begins. It seems
that an evil power company called Shinra, Inc. has found a
way to mine the planet's life energy, draining it from the planet
and using it to control the universe. Fortunately, a resistance
organization know as AVALANCHE, has vowed to put an end
to Shinra's destructive practices. The story focuses on Cloud,
an ex-soldier of Shinra, who teams up with AVALANCHE, and
along the way, encounters some very mysterious and powerful
allies who help him fight against the deadly creatures Shinra
has created to protect its empire. You, as the game player,
will decide their fate. 

Featuring seamless 3D gameplay and animation, Final
Fantasy VII contains hundreds of pre-rendered,
computer-generated backgrounds and features real-time
battles, vast map screens, and a complex and engrossing
storyline. Published on three CDs, Final Fantasy VII will be
one of the largest and most richly detailed gaming
experiences ever created.