► FFVII MUST INSTALL MODS - COMPENDIUM ◄ Square Enix, previously named Squaresoft, launched back on Jan. 31, 1997 Final Fantasy VII (JP) for Sony PlayStation 1 (PC: 1998; PC Re-release e-Store: 2012; PC Steam: 2013.) In its first decade, FFVII exceeded 10 million copies sold worldwide, including several reprints. The first Final Fantasy in the series to use full-motion video, pre-rendered 3D backgrounds and richer 3D graphics and sound design. One of the most technically advanced role-playing games of the era, FFVII was a huge critical and commercial success that completely redefined the Final Fantasy franchise and helped solidify Sony's then nascent position in the home console market with the original PlayStation.
The universe of mods is immense and ever-expanding: the "campus" or so to speak the origin of the modding scene can be attributed to the creation of the qhimm forum in 1999, the dedication and perseverance of the community together with the constant evolutions of hardware and software, has allowed for high-level results. With the advent of a new advanced driver named FFNx, created in late 2020 by TrueOdin, there have been real generational leaps. With the FFNx team we witnessed: Cosmos Lighting a feature that adds real-time lighting and shadows; Cosmos FMV a character replacement mod for CG footage and even a feature for true widescreen, all thanks to modder Cosmos; last but not least the 60 FPS progressive mod finalized by modder vertex2995 that injected new life into the game, after trying it you will never go back. Dutiful thanks go to these specialists who entered the scene: TrueOdin, Cosmos and vertex2995 but also to all the modders who for free give us new excitement contributing to the modding scene... in this regard dutiful to mention Satsuki Yatoshi with the mod SYW V5 and its multi-technique AI upscaling for all graphics components. Now let's cut the nonsense and proceed with the the list of must install mods.
Which mod shall I use? []
For a FF7 Remastered closer to the OG experience, we got you covered. Below there is a list of about 28 to try mods, and 12 must install mods, all in order of priority, the optional ones are up to you to choose whether to activate them or not. Once you start the Mod Manager 7th Heaven search for the mod name and double click on it to start the download.
- IFRIT - Default FF7 Interface Tweaks {Optional}
- Cosmo Memory {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- Echo-S {Optional}
- Finishing Touch {Optional}
- SYW V6 FMV (60FPS) {Optional}
- Cosmos FMV (30FPS) {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- ModdersHaven Base Model Pack {Optional}
- 60/30 FPS Gameplay {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- ChaOS {Ooutdated}
- Ninostyle Battle {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- Avalanche Arisen Battle Textures {Optional}
- SYW V5 Battle Textures {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- Ninostyle Chibi {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- Ninostyle HD Field Models {Optional}
- Final Fantasy VII HD Field {Optional}
- SYW V5 Field Textures {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- ReMusic {Optional}
- Deet's XG Music {Optional}
- The Reunion - FF7 PSX OST {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- SYW V5 Minigames Textures {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- SYW V5 Spell Textures {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- FF7 Remake ESUI Theme {Optional}
- Enhanced Stock UI {Optional}
- Gameplay Tweaks - Qhimm Catalog {Optional}
- KACTUAR - Controller and Keyboard Icons {Optional}
- SYW V5 Menu and Fonts {MUST INSTALL ☆}
- Wictoriously Avatar Pack {Optional}
- SYW V5 Worldmap Textures {MUST INSTALL ☆}
Soundtrack options thread.
New Threat Mod thread.
Caledor Italian ReTranslation thread.
Game Driver Settings For an enhanced gameplay ensure as well to have these settings ON.
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
- Advanced Lighting: ON
- Music Option: VGMStream
- Movie Option: Autodetect
- Analogue Controls: ON
- Internal Resolution Scaler: *4x
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