Zack Fair's Origins Explained ► Final Fantasy 7 + Crisis Core Lore

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Zack Fair has been one of the most requested characters for us to cover within this Origins series and the time is now right for us to move back to the lore of Final Fantasy 7 with Zack Fair's Origins!

Despite having a relatively minor role within the original narrative of Final Fantasy 7, Zack Fair grew to be something so much more than that due to his leading role in Crisis Core and cameo appearance in Before Crisis.

It was through these expanded experiences that we got to learn more about his relationships with characters like Aerith, Cloud and Sephiroth, as well as new characters like Angeal and Cissnei. And it was through these experiences that we got to see the fun loving character that they had envisioned years prior, even if we always knew we'd have to see Zack Fair's death at the end.

We hope you enjoy! Be sure to let us know which character you'd like us to focus on next!

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Throughout this video, we'll be talking about things like...

- Zack Fair and Aerith
- Zack Fair and Cloud Strife
- Zack Fair (Buster Sword)
- Zack Fair's Death
- Zack Fair's Final Battle
- Zack Fair's Story

[FinalFantasyUnion]

Thank you all so much for your patience guys and apologies that we made you wait for Zack while we looked at other characters/games! We also appreciate it's been a while since the last Origins video, hopefully you won't have to wait so long for the next one :) ~Darryl/Lauren

[adams]

Boy oh boy, the price of freedom is steep.

[Dennnnnnn_]

I remember when I was a kid, I played Crisis core first with my dad then final fantasy 7, and when Aerith died I was crying, but then my dad said "Don't worry Aerith and Zack can now be together in the lifestream." and I just started crying harder. Thanks Dad.

[-_-Manic_Rob-_-]

Zack. One of the best final fantasy characters of all time. He deserves his origin story. His final battle, will be forever the greatest in final fantasy history.

Wow thank you soooo much for all the likes!!!!

[livelyoh]

Zack just wanted to go back to Aerith... Goddammit!! I love Zack so much, such a likeable and genuine character.

[Trayumongus]

That game and story literally broke me, he was good for the sake of being good, it is rare that you find that these days, even in games...and yes although you know it's coming...it breaks the heart when he passes at the end.

[MetalPcAngel]

All this makes me crave for a Crisis Core for the ps4.

[lahtonwolfgramm]

The ending of Crisis Core still hits me in the FEELS!

[MsWatts]

Who’s here for a refresher after finishing FF7 Remake?

[Senjukoten]

The first time I finished Crisis Core I legitimetly cried for an hour. And each time I thought about it I cried. I didn't knew he was going to die, I knew he wasn't in FF7 but not why.
To this day, each time I hear "Price of freedom" or "Why" songs or just see the "Hey, would you say I became a hero" sentence, I immediatly have tears in my eyes. That game shattered my heart xD. I hope they'll remake it one day because it's really worh it.

[MrTubeStuck]

I remember fighting the Shinra army for around 20 minutes hoping against hope that somehow there is a way out. When I realized this was "it" I started really crying as I got so attached to Zack. I wanted take him to new dreams, I wanted him to meet Aerith, I wanted a fairy tale ending for him. As his memories started to fade, I remember asking "Why?" then the music rolled in it was titled "Why"...

The writers knew how attached people would get to Zack, they knew how powerful his story is and when everything had to play out they left a great song to embody the question everyone wanted to ask.

[dialupinternet]

While I was playing this game I was 6months pregnant with my son and still didn’t have a name for him. The story line of this game touched my heart so much I named my son after Zack. (His middle name) and surprisingly years later, I think it’s something in the name, but I see the purity and drive to do the right thing in my own child.

[letsongakemi]

Zack wasn't able to go back to Aerith, but at least their Voice Actors are married in real life

[kyleblackburne]

Zack’s last stand! I swear that is the one and only time i have ever cried playing a game. It was Tifa for the gondola ride every time after that. I’m not making moves on Zack’s girl haha

[jessiemajeskie]

Sephiroth: permission to return granted. Go protect Aerith.

Also Sephiroth: Lol nvm im killin this bish.

[jeffbrownstain]

Crisis Core is the only FF game I completed start to finish, and it took me ages to kill the final form of Genesis, as well as literally over a 100 replays. The second time I ran through the game he went down easy though.
Zack is probably the best character to ever exist in any media franchise. He's so likeable and unique, yet you can easily project yourself onto him like you can with more basic and less-emotive characters. His ending is a tragedy and I'll probably never cry as much as I did at the end of Crisis Core.

[zeroswagg]

THE REAL HERO. THE GREATEST FIRST CLASS SOLDIER OF ALL TIME

[roserichards]

I kinda have to share the story of my first play through of Crisis Core now. When I started the game my first thought was "Cool now I get to check out more of Zack's story." Being the FF7 fan that I am and having seen both Advent Childern and Last Order, as well as having played Derge of Cerburs. I was hyped to see the relationship of Cloud, Zack and Sephiroth and the origins of Genesis. I was also a huge Gackt fan at the time. No where in my head was the thought "Oh Zack is going to die in the end." So I played this game absolutely enthralled by this story of a puppy who's dream is to be a hero, then Nebihiem happened and then the final fight with Genesis. Then as Zack is riding in the truck with Cloud it clicked. With a horrible twist of pain my heart broke into thousands of pieces. "Oh no he's going to die..." Here's this wonderful puppy of a person that I've come to love and aspire to be like, and I'm about to watch him die. The sorrow hung on me like the heaviest chains as I desperately fought with every single once of skill I had developed. My best spells my best items I held nothing back and I had to watch as Zack's life flashed before my eyes and the memories of his friends disappeared. Tears streamed from my eyes uncontrollably and then when Cloud let loose that scream of anguish my soul shattered. I cried the ugliest cry while listening to Why and I just cried and cried and cried. Eventually my mom found me on the couch from where I had cried myself to the point of exhaustion and passed out.

Well there it is. The short version of my first play through of Crisis Core. It still a very emotional game and to this day when I just need to cry and I can't I listen to the "Price of Freedom". It gets me every time. I'm going to go cry now. Take care folks.

I want add something else. To answer his final question. "Would you say I became a hero?"

You're definitely mine Zack.

[GriffinheartPlays]

Zack was my inspiration, his attitude, how he deals with situations, his sense of right, honor, and Justice... I wanna be that someday

[Whatsdogpee]

"Embrace your dreams, and protect your honor...as SOLDIER.

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Okay, so you never made SOLDIER...but it's what's in here that counts."


Haha, encouraging indeed Zack.
XD