Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is an enhanced remaster for PC and a newer generation of consoles, but retains key qualities of the original PlayStation Portable game. However, it appears Square Enix changed one notable aspect from the PSP game for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion. The change harkens back to the original Final Fantasy 7 and the subsequent Final Fantasy 7 Remake titles.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion explores the tale of Zack Fair from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 with major enhancements. For instance, the battle system of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion was tweaked and the game's graphics greatly resemble the latest games in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series. Square Enix confirmed Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remains faithful to the original PSP game and will not introduce new story elements. Nevertheless, the enhancements and gameplay changes aim to bring a fresh new experience regarding the events leading to the original Final Fantasy 7.
One of the changes made for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion involves the iconic Buster Sword that Zack receives in his journey. Reddit user u/Dawnwind121990 points out the change made between the PSP game and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion with an image comparing both Buster Swords. The Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Buster Sword features an ornate gold hilt with a brown handle. In the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion reveal trailer, the Buster Sword is now identical to the one in the original Final Fantasy 7 and the remake series.
The golden Buster Sword was created by an artisan for Angeal Hewley, and acts as a family crest in memory of his late father. Within the events of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, Angeal entrusts the sword to Zack as a symbol of his dreams and honor. Zack’s Buster Sword serves a similar purpose when it's eventually passed down to Cloud.
Zack Fair and the Buster Sword are key elements in the Final Fantasy 7 universe, attributing to Cloud Strife's memories and his role in the story. Many Reddit users in the community welcome the Buster Sword change in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion since it's a factor that ties both Zack and Cloud together. The industrial design of the Buster Sword is an iconic, recognizable symbol of Final Fantasy 7 and the Final Fantasy franchise as a whole.
More potential changes, excluding the story, could arrive with the release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion. Until then, speculation about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Zack Fair remains unhindered as fans eagerly await the new Final Fantasy 7 games by Square Enix.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion releases this winter for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
