Legacy of Final Fantasy VII (480p, Dolby Digital 2.0, 6:38 min): This brief feature is narrated in Japanese with English subtitles. Naturally, the main focus is the 7th video game release and the subsequent series of Final Fantasy VII related games that were created beginning in 2004. The film is briefly touched on, but the discussion of Advent Children is limited to a summary of screening invitations and critical reception.
Reminiscence of Final Fantasy VII (480p, Dolby Digital 2.0, 23:55 min): It’s been years since I played the original FF7 video game on Playstation and this interesting feature is a wonderful re-introduction to the game. It contains cut-scenes and in-game dialogue from several key portions of the game, set to beautiful orchestra music from the Final Fantasy universe. It’s a little comical to see how far video game graphics have come since the game’s initial release, but there’s still a lot of charm on display here.
Reminiscence of Final Fantasy VII Compilation (480p, Dolby Digital 2.0, 29:43 min): Similar to the prior extra, this feature contains footage from the follow-up FF7 games that were released to multiple platforms from 2004 to present. Since I haven’t played any of these games, I was a bit lost throughout the cutscenes and in-game sequences of dialogue, but at least it provides the viewer with a better idea of what they’ve been missing out on by not playing these games.
On the Way to a Smile-Episode: Denzel (1080p, Dolby Digital 2.0, 28:07 min): I’m very excited about the inclusion of this anime OVA that focuses on the character Denzel and takes place between the events of the game and the plot of Advent Children. Considering the wealth of stories that could be told in the FF7 universe, I’d love to see the production of an entire anime series to fill in the gaps (much like “Clone Wars” has done for the Star Wars universe).
Sneak Peek at Final Fantasy XIII (1080p, Dolby Digital 2.0, 7:12 min): Featuring cut-scenes and in-game footage from the upcoming Final Fantasy video game release, this supplement is truly a sight to behold.