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.
Comparing the original, messy Final Fantasy 7 localization to its vastly improved fan translation reveals a stark contrast. The official PC release, which was released in 1998, and its remaster from 2013, both suffer from the same issues – a rushed translation with grammatical mistakes and a confusing script. Despite these shortcomings, the fan translation by TurquoiseHammer brings clarity to key scenes, particularly those involving Sephiroth and Cloud's identity.
The Shinra Archaeology Cut, an extensive mod available in the 7th Heaven launcher, offers the most significant improvement, presenting a retranslation that is both improved and, with an optional "Cultural Heritage Mode," retains a few of the original's strange lines and typos. This fan translation highlights where the official English script cut corners, misunderstood the text, or added unnecessary attitudes.
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