Unveiling Sephiroth's Untold Origins: Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis Unravels the Enigmatic Backstory

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Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis reveals more about Sephiroth's life before he became a villain, shedding light on his tragic backstory.

In the latest game update, a poignant scene depicts a young Sephiroth clutching a picture of his birth mother, Lucrecia Crescent, thereby unveiling his involvement in the sinister experiments conducted by Shinra.

The fan community is engrossed in a heated discussion regarding the extent of Lucrecia's culpability in steering Sephiroth towards his path of destruction. Some place the blame on the deranged scientist Hojo, while others underscore the tragic aspect of Sephiroth being unaware of his true parentage.

Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis is revealing more details about Sephiroth and his life prior to being a member of SOLDIER. Known as the iconic antagonist in the Final Fantasy 7 franchise, Sephiroth's character arc is highly regarded, showcasing his transformation from Shinra's esteemed warrior to an evil demigod determined to annihilate the planet.

Both the original Final Fantasy 7 and the ongoing Final Fantasy 7 Remake series portray Sephiroth's descent into villainy, while other parts of the Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 shed light on his legendary downfall. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion delves into Sephiroth's past, where he was once revered as the greatest hero of the planet. However, during a critical mission in Nibelheim, a village used by Shinra for secret experiments involving the ancient creature Jenova, Sephiroth uncovers the truth of his origin – a product of these twisted experiments. This shocking revelation compels him to seek vengeance against humanity in the name of his "mother."

The latest update for Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis sheds more light on Sephiroth's backstory. Released last Friday, the update features a poignant scene where a young Sephiroth holds a picture of his birth mother, Lucrecia Crescent. Fans of the game are aware that Lucrecia was injected with Jenova cells while pregnant, which granted Sephiroth his extraordinary powers. Furthermore, it is revealed that young Sephiroth was misled into believing that his mother's name was "Jenova," a falsehood that eventually drives him towards becoming the primary antagonist of Final Fantasy 7.

On Twitter, users such as Phantomyre have shared screenshots of Lucrecia, sparking discussions about her responsibility in the apocalyptic events that unfold throughout the Final Fantasy 7 series. While many attribute blame to the deranged scientist Professor Hojo for using Lucrecia in his experiments, others argue that she bears some culpability as a willing participant. Additionally, some mourn the tragic circumstances of Sephiroth never discovering his true parentage and being groomed since birth to become SOLDIER's formidable weapon, only to ultimately become the planet's greatest threat.

Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis, available for Android and iOS and currently being developed for PC, offers a gacha RPG format that retells all the games and stories from the original Final Fantasy 7 expanded universe. Among the many tales, Sephiroth's tragic and intricate backstory is highlighted, where fans can delve into his birth mother's story and the events that shaped his life. This adds more depth to the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, providing a richer understanding of Sephiroth before facing him at the peak of his power.

Source: Eurogamer