Along with Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Final Fantasy VII: Last Order was created as a bonus feature in the
Japanese Limited Edition set. Last Order is a short anime film created for fans of the beloved game to demonstrate
the events at Nibelheim in a more clear perspective. Last Order brings to Final Fantasy VII fans a vivid description
of the occurrences at Nibelheim from a different angle, which was Square-Enix’s intent.
Final Fantasy VII: Last Order took place in two different time periods, one five years ago before the events of
Final Fantasy VII and another just before the happenings of the game occurred. The first scene of the short film
opened up the scenario for what would be taking place, concentrating on Zack and Cloud’s escape from the Nibelheim
Shin-Ra Mansion. The small movie was very nicely done, and Final Fantasy VII fans who watch it were able to recognize
parts from the game placed into the anime, which was rather exciting, as well as be given even more information about
what really took place during the five years. The battle scenes, few yet pleasing, were designed very well, and even
had one sometimes give us a few shockers. The anime was drawn beautifully and very detailed, even to the point of
getting down to the nitty-gritty of character and location design.
However, fans devoted to the admired game would be the only crowd to be able to enjoy this brief flick. The almost
30 minute movie was not intended to be viewed from an audience of non-VII players; therefore remarks such as it being
ultimately pointless will be said. Yet Last Order was never designed to even have a point, but was only a neat bonus
feature for Final Fantasy VII fans to enjoy some of the most important scenes of the game in a clearer, more vivid tone.
Last Order definitely was a pretty nifty bonus feature. Consider it a little gift by Square Enix themselves, allowing
us to get the full picture of some of the most memorable moments in Final Fantasy VII.
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