The Final Fantasy game series is one spanning many different games, platforms and mediums. This blog is just a small update delving into the transmedia storytelling that several specific FF games employ to deliver the whole story.
Final Fantasy 7 is a prime example of a storyline crossing mediums to deliver a end whole result.
FF7 was first released in 1998 and followed the main character 'Cloud' who strives to save the planet from the main antagonist 'Sephiroth'. Although the first part of the FF7 series, FF7 the game is only a small part of the story as a whole and in a way acts as the middle part of the narrative. After FF7 was released there have been a succession of movies, animations and partner games that delve into events, before, after and during FF7.
FF7: Last order is an animated film set during the events running up to the beginning of FF7 the game. Last order follows the story of Zack and Cloud as they make their way towards Midgar, the fictional capital of the FF7 planet. Last order was released to 'fill in' various segments of the story that the FF7 game failed to divulge, it even goes as far as to explain certain events in further detail, enlightening the fans.
In direct contrast to FF7: Last Order, the feature length CG animated film 'Advent Children' was released. Advent Children instead of looking into the pas, tell the future story of the FF7 universe set after the events of FF7. As well as recalling previous events from the game the FMV furthers the story allowing fans to understand what has become of their favorite heroines and heroes.
As we can see the FF7 story transcends different types of mediums to inform the user of the complete picture. Each section of the story, no matter the platform, weaves together like a continual mosaic, flowing well and backing up any previous actions or event.
The creators of the FF7 series successfully spread their narrative across the platforms to deliver the story in a well constructed way, however as with many transmedia stories it is essential to be filled in on the events and happenings of each part of the saga to be full 'in the know'.
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