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Fan translation of Final Fantasy 7 wins praise over original

Original: I can't stop comparing the dialogue from the original, messy FF7 localization and its vastly improved fan translation Th

Fans are comparing the original Final Fantasy 7's widely criticized 1997 localization with a new fan-made version known as the Shinra Archaeology Cut, which reworks the game's dialogue. The project is being described as giving the RPG the polished official PC release that Square Enix never delivered, with players praising the improved script and more faithful tone.

Why now: A newly released fan translation of Final Fantasy 7 is drawing attention by fixing the flaws of the original official localization.

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• I can't stop comparing the dialogue from the original, messy FF7 localization and its vastly improved fan translation The Shinra Archaeology Cut of FF7 gives the game the treatment Square Enix's official PC release deserved. https://www. pcgamer.com/games/final-fantas… · gamewire@gamefan.net · 1

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