Final Fantasy VII: Shinra Archaeology Cut

This hack is a recreation of the mod of the same name made for the PC port of Final Fantasy VII (specifically the mod’s “Vanilla Mode”).

It offers a full retranslation of the game’s text that fixes mistakes in the original English translation; improves tonal accuracy using idiomatic language; and conforms to the localization choices of the Compilation and Remake trilogy where applicable to ensure continuity with other entries in the Final Fantasy VII series.

The aim of this retranslation is to give English players a narrative experience and foundation of lore that is as close as possible to that of Japanese-speaking players.

Some minor changes were made from the original mod to due the limitations of the original PS1 release. Specifically, some item names have been abbreviated, menu tutorials have been adapted, and one map in particular (the Chocobo Farm) contains shortened dialogue.

The hack already includes the Spirit bugfix by Gemini, as well as the Shop Menu and W-Item bugfixes by Ortew.

Note that it does not restore any unused content!