Not only is the Final Fantasy series one of the more popular video game franchises on the market, but it also is one of the oldest. The series has spawned a number of classic games over the decades, starting with the original Final Fantasy in 1987. Among the most famous installments was Final Fantasy 7. The game follows the main protagonist Cloud Strife as he attempts to stop Sephiroth from taking control of the planet. Recently, one talented player decided to build a version of a weapon from the classic game in real life.
In a post on Reddit, a user known as Shred-the-Gnarnar shared a picture of a sword they recently finished based on Final Fantasy 7. Specifically, they had recreated the Enhance Sword used by Cloud in the RPG. In the picture, the sword hung from a wall next to a set of other weapons. This real-life version of the Enhance Sword shared many of the same features as its in-game counterpart. For example, it contained the same golden finish and had an emerald-colored dot placed near the hilt of the blade.
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In addition to showcasing the Enhance Sword from Final Fantasy 7 in a picture, Shred-the-Gnarnar made a YouTube video detailing the creation of the weapon. In the tutorial, the creator showed the numerous steps involved in making the finished product. For example, it was revealed that the sword was sculpted from foam, while what looked to be a PVC pipe was used for the hilt. These elements were then painted to match the color scheme of the weapon seen in the RPG.
Since posting this picture of the Enhance Sword on Reddit, numerous members of the Final Fantasy community have taken notice. Many were impressed with not only this most recent
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