![Cloud or Zack? [1/2] - Making Sense of FFVII Rebirth Pt.2 | Game Analysis #33 @Vyzzuvazzadth](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hfa3X5VmWls/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Cloud's tales of the past aren't quite what they seem...
In this second video of our Game Analysis sub-series "Making sense of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth", we are going to find out when SOLDIER Cloud is actually Zack and when truly himself in chapter 1's Nibelheim flashback.
#ff7rebirth #cloudstrife #zackfair #gameanalysis #ffviirebirth
This video is based on the (footnoted & hyperlinked) article first posted to our Substack on May 18 2025: ccobservatory.substack.com/p/cloud-or-zack-making-sense-of-ffvii-rebirth-part2
Vyzzuvazzadth: Analysis, script (Substack article), narration
Dachdagger: Video editing, footage
00:00 Intro
01:10 Background
04:43 Cloud or Zack?
05:03 Inside the Truck
05:18 Hair Color
05:29 Voice
05:50 Motion Sickness
06:41 Squats
07:48 To Become A Hero
09:37 Voice Expression Change
11:09 Disgorgon Battle
12:58 Home Sweet Home
13:16 The Gates of Nibelheim
15:27 Exploring the Village
20:17 Conversation with Sephiroth
22:21 Tifa the Guide
24:45 An Uphill Journey
25:11 Ascending Mt. Nibel
30:09 The Fateful Bridge
33:08 Mako Spring
35:35 Materia Guardian
36:53 Nibelheim Reactor
39:04 Outro
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|| REFERENCES
Original enemies:
finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Velcher_Task
finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_Speed
|| MUSIC USED
Red XIII Theme - Nothing More (Remake)
On That Day, 5 Years Ago (original)
The War Hero Sephiroth (Rebirth)
Another Buster Sword (Rebirth)
Main Theme of FFVII - Battle Edit (Rebirth)
Anxious Heart (Original)
Distant Skies (Rebirth)
Toward Mt. Nibel (Rebirth)
Ever-Eager SOLDIER (Rebirth)
Lifestream - Fonts of Knowledge (Rebirth)
Materia Guardian (Rebirth)
Mako Reactor (Original)
Cloud's tales of the past aren't quite what they seem...
In this second video of our Game Analysis sub-series "Making sense of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth", we are going to find out when SOLDIER Cloud is actually Zack and when truly himself in chapter 1's Nibelheim flashback.
#ff7rebirth #cloudstrife #zackfair #gameanalysis #ffviirebirth
This video is based on the (footnoted & hyperlinked) article first posted to our Substack on May 18 2025: ccobservatory.substack.com/p/cloud-or-zack-making-sense-of-ffvii-rebirth-part2
Vyzzuvazzadth: Analysis, script (Substack article), narration
Dachdagger: Video editing, footage
00:00 Intro
01:10 Background
04:43 Cloud or Zack?
05:03 Inside the Truck
05:18 Hair Color
05:29 Voice
05:50 Motion Sickness
06:41 Squats
07:48 To Become A Hero
09:37 Voice Expression Change
11:09 Disgorgon Battle
12:58 Home Sweet Home
13:16 The Gates of Nibelheim
15:27 Exploring the Village
20:17 Conversation with Sephiroth
22:21 Tifa the Guide
24:45 An Uphill Journey
25:11 Ascending Mt. Nibel
30:09 The Fateful Bridge
33:08 Mako Spring
35:35 Materia Guardian
36:53 Nibelheim Reactor
39:04 Outro
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|| REFERENCES
Original enemies:
finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Velcher_Task
finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_Speed
|| MUSIC USED
Red XIII Theme - Nothing More (Remake)
On That Day, 5 Years Ago (original)
The War Hero Sephiroth (Rebirth)
Another Buster Sword (Rebirth)
Main Theme of FFVII - Battle Edit (Rebirth)
Anxious Heart (Original)
Distant Skies (Rebirth)
Toward Mt. Nibel (Rebirth)
Ever-Eager SOLDIER (Rebirth)
Lifestream - Fonts of Knowledge (Rebirth)
Materia Guardian (Rebirth)
Mako Reactor (Original)
![Cloud or Zack? [1/2] - Making Sense of FFVII Rebirth Pt.2 | Game Analysis #33](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hfa3X5VmWls/mqdefault.jpg "Cloud or Zack? [1/2] - Making Sense of FFVII Rebirth Pt.2 | Game Analysis #33
Clouds tales of the past arent quite what they seem...
In this second video of our Game Analysis sub-series Making sense of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, we are going to find out when SOLDIER Cloud is actually Zack and when truly himself in chapter 1s Nibelheim flashback.
#ff7rebirth #cloudstrife #zackfair #gameanalysis #ffviirebirth
This video is based on the (footnoted & hyperlinked) article first posted to our Substack on May 18 2025: https://ccobservatory.substack.com/p/cloud-or-zack-making-sense-of-ffvii-rebirth-part2
Vyzzuvazzadth: Analysis, script (Substack article), narration
Dachdagger: Video editing, footage
00:00 Intro
01:10 Background
04:43 Cloud or Zack?
05:03 Inside the Truck
05:18 Hair Color
05:29 Voice
05:50 Motion Sickness
06:41 Squats
07:48 To Become A Hero
09:37 Voice Expression Change
11:09 Disgorgon Battle
12:58 Home Sweet Home
13:16 The Gates of Nibelheim
15:27 Exploring the Village
20:17 Conversation with Sephiroth
22:21 Tifa the Guide
24:45 An Uphill Journey
25:11 Ascending Mt. Nibel
30:09 The Fateful Bridge
33:08 Mako Spring
35:35 Materia Guardian
36:53 Nibelheim Reactor
39:04 Outro
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|| REFERENCES
Original enemies:
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Velcher_Task
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_Speed
|| MUSIC USED
Red XIII Theme - Nothing More (Remake)
On That Day, 5 Years Ago (original)
The War Hero Sephiroth (Rebirth)
Another Buster Sword (Rebirth)
Main Theme of FFVII - Battle Edit (Rebirth)
Anxious Heart (Original)
Distant Skies (Rebirth)
Toward Mt. Nibel (Rebirth)
Ever-Eager SOLDIER (Rebirth)
Lifestream - Fonts of Knowledge (Rebirth)
Materia Guardian (Rebirth)
Mako Reactor (Original)")
![Devastation of Sector 8 - Inside FFVII Remake Ep.1 [1/4]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HoTm3V8fLKo/mqdefault.jpg "Devastation of Sector 8 - Inside FFVII Remake Ep.1 [1/4]
Were in the home stretch, folks! less than 9 days left for those who dont receive the game early. Our analysis of the first entry in the Inside Final Fantasy VII Remake documentary series will be released across 4 parts during those remaining days until the official release of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
This is the first of those 4 videos and contains all scenes from sector 8 in chronological order. Have fun!
Video editor: Rimavelle
#FF7R #InsideFF7R #Documentary #Analysis
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|| SOURCES
Inside Final Fantasy VII Remake - Episode 1: Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCAJADlLg9g
|| MUSIC USED
- Final Fantasy VII Soundtrack
Cosmo Canyon
Anxious Heart
Flowers Blooming in the Church
Red XIIIs Theme
Let the Battles Begin!
Hurry!
- Outro Track
Final Battle (original composition): https://youtu.be/7Tf1Z93p124")
![Whispers Uncloaked - FFVII Remake Mysteries [1/4] | Game Analysis #23](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I9o9pIfYwrs/mqdefault.jpg "Whispers Uncloaked - FFVII Remake Mysteries [1/4] | Game Analysis #23
After a long hiatus, we finally managed to finish the first analysis video covering the new mysteries of Final Fantasy VII Remake!
The Whispers make the start of this series of deep analysis videos with a full hour of scholarly goodness.
What exactly are they, whats their purpose, how do they operate, what are their abilities and limits, who can see them and why and what are the repercussions of their demise? Well try to answer all of those questions and more!
Analysis & Script: Vyzzuvazzadth
Voice over: Kutakuma
Video editing: MrsRimavelle
Special thanks to:
Maximilian Dood, Final Fantasy Peasant, Sleepezi (YouTube)
Audrey @aitaikimochi, gure @gurekura (Twitter)
Peeps Nibbles (Master supporter)
Dachdagger (footage recorder)
Scholars of the Lifestream (Discord)
00:00 Intro
01:32 Part 0: Setup
03:01 Part 1: Evidence
04:53 LOVELESS Street
06:07 Sector 7 Undercity
09:22 Sector 5 Undercity
12:44 Battle for the Slums
18:16 Underground Test Site
19:22 Hojos Lab
20:04 Aeriths Old Room
23:27 Shinra HQ Floor 70
25:53 Highway Chase
27:21 End of the Highway
33:42 Singularity
38:52 Sephiroth
40:22 Part 2: Summary - Their Purpose
41:52 Appearances & Modus Operandi
43:17 Abilities & Limits
47:32 Visibility
01:02:17 Whisper Harbinger
01:04:12 Effects of their Demise
01:06:16 Outro
#finalfantasyviiremake #whispers #analysis
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|| REFERENCES
Ultimania Interview with Kitase, Nomura & Nojima: https://aitaikimochi.tumblr.com/post/616804865416527872
Whispers appearances (Ultimania): https://twitter.com/istanleyff7/status/1256008237268078592
Moriai: https://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Moirai.html
Diastrophism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diastrophism
|| MUSIC USED
Red XIIIs Theme
Whispers Theme
Home Away from Home
Chance Meeting in Sector 8
Mysterious Specters
Main Theme of FFVII - Nightfall in the Undercity
Who Am I?
The Turks - Reno
Anxiety
Fight for Survival
Undercity Suns
Flowers Blooming in the Church
Hojos Laboratory
Destiny Comes
Gathering of Whispers
Midgar Expressway
Arbiter of Fate - Advent
Arbiter of Fate - Rebirth
Im Waiting, Cloud
Under the Rotting Pizza
Main Theme of FFVII - Sector 7 Undercity
Arbiter of Fate - Singularity
Rewriting Destiny")
![Ep.3 Zack is alive! ...or is he? - FFVIIR Mysteries [4/4] | Game Analysis #27](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IVSib4bzIx0/mqdefault.jpg "Ep.3 Zack is alive! ...or is he? - FFVIIR Mysteries [4/4] | Game Analysis #27
The ending of Final Fantasy VII Remake created many questions about the future of several characters - Zack Fair above all, as him surviving his last stand was never part of the original continuity. In this analysis, we try and put the debate about timelines, Lifestream, realities and Zacks alive state to rest. On top of that, we try to predict how Zacks journey could look like, how Remakes mysteries could conclude and share a possible meta-commentary thats going to blow your mind!
Due to the large volume of content this analysis covers, we split it up into 3 parts again.
#finalfantasyviiremake #zackfair #analysis
Analysis, Script, Video editing & Voice over:
Vyzzuvazzadth
Footage:
Dachdagger
00:00 Intro
00:37 Timelines & Realities
07:47 Location of ending scenes
11:09 Connection to LOVELESS
12:57 What if Zack is real?
18:36 World of Final Fantasy: Maxima
24:04 The Future of Remake
27:23 Expectations - Remaining memories
34:51 Inventory, gear & abilities
37:28 Whispers, realities & Zacks integration
41:19 Zacks journey
44:50 Different roles, same goal
48:01 The End of Remake
53:24 Meta-commentary
58:13 Outro
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|| REFERENCES
Ultimania Interview with Kitase, Nomura & Nojima: https://aitaikimochi.tumblr.com/post/616804865416527872
FFVII Crisis Core Q&A (Loveless): https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/340/crisis-core-ultimania-scenario-qa/
Quotes stating it won’t deviate too much:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/07/02/final-fantasy-7-remake-sequel-intermission/
https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/honeybee-inn-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade
Progression Transfer Between Installments (Ep.35 The Reunion: An FF7R Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpS6U8fIX-c
FFVII Remake – How to split the game | Game Talk #1: https://youtu.be/NJAewudXH0A
WoFF:Maxima trailer: https://youtu.be/l4l-gT0bRg8
Zacks introduction in WoFF:M: https://youtu.be/MDWRGw8iVsk
Zack and Serah in WoFF:M: https://youtu.be/aGYZzqqp5KE
Zack’s profile in WoFF:Maxima:
https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Zack_(World_of_Final_Fantasy)#Who.27s_Who
https://youtu.be/TTaXr_me_OY?t=3924
E3 2015 Sony Press Coverage:
https://www.gamesradar.com/e3-2015-sony-press-conference/2/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/e3/11677195/E3-2015-Live-press-conferences.html
Maximilian Dood FFVII Remake Spoiler Casts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Ex8ILaJAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfgw7iDZ-bo
The Night Sky Prince’s KHIII Re:MIND DLC theory: https://youtu.be/Qhqa6JYBvWw
Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind Yozora Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Feu2_IXyI
Ockham’s Razor: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Occams-razor
Timelapse from 12 to married: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65nfbW-27ps
|| MUSIC USED
- Final Fantasy VII Remake (Plus)
Red XIIIs Theme - Nothing More
Ending - Out of Destinys Reach
Prelude
Aeriths House
Avalanches Theme
Whispers Theme
Don of the Slums
Airbuster
Credits
The Journey Continues - Good-bye, City of Mako
- Advent Children
Water
- Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII
Theme of CRISIS CORE Under the Apple Tree
Night of Seclusion
Theme of CRISIS CORE Dreams and Pride
Wandering on a Sunny Afternoon
A Closed Off Village (from FFVII Anxious Heart)
- Dirge of Cerberus
Fight Tune The Immaculate
- World of Final Fantasy
Victory Melody
Prismelody: Those Who Fight
Prismelody: Mako Reactor
World of Nine Wood Hills
Hauyns Melody")
