FF7 Remake: Cloud Fights With A Keytar Sword In Ridiculous Mod
An incredibly creative Final Fantasy VII Remake mod replaces Cloud Strife's trademark Buster Sword with a bright red Keytar Sword. As one of the most iconic weapons in all of gaming, the Buster Sword counts as nothing short of an integral piece of Final Fantasy history. Cloud wasn't the first person to wield it, however; nor did he serve as the sword's second owner. Notably, the fan-favorite character inherited the mammoth-sized blade from Crisis Core protagonist and SOLDIER member Zack Fair, who originally received it from his mentor, Angeal Hewley.
Since its PC release late last year on the Epic Games Store, Final Fantasy 7 Remake has become the subject of more than a fair few modding projects. Many of the earlier mods addressed FF7 Remake texture fixes and the like, the community's attempt at tackling the myriad graphical and performance issues that plagued the PC version at launch. Meanwhile, other mods have swapped out characters, redesigned the looks of heroes and villains, and even allowed Aerith to use the steel chair as a permanent weapon. But what happens when modders begin tinkering with Cloud Strife's weapon of choice?
Nexus Mods user The Eradicator (via PC Gamer) recently created a new Final Fantasy 7 Remake mod that switches out Cloud's Buster Sword with a stark red Yamaha SHS-10 model Keytar. That's right, the PC mod in question allows the beloved Final Fantasy hero to strike at his foes with Yamaha's classic Shoulder Keyboard. The Eradicator notes that what makes this build especially neat is how the digital 00 on the Keytar changes color based on the color of materia in the weapon's first slot. Check out additional screenshots of the Keytar Sword below:
As far as ridiculous Final Fantasy 7 Remake mods go, this definitely counts among the most outlandish. But while a Keytar Sword may not be a practical weapon for taking on elite soldiers, hellhounds, and deadly machines, no one can argue it doesn't look stylish in the process. And it stands to reason that, in another life, Cloud Strife would probably make for one heck of a good Keytar player in an 80s glam band.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade on PC in December 2021, well over a year and a half after the remake first hit store shelves for the PS4. Now series faithful patiently await the release of the remake's second part, which entered full development in 2020. At the time of writing, there's no word on when fans can expect the next chapter to see the light of day.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on PC, PS4, and PS5.
Source: The Eradicator/Nexus Mods (via PC Gamer)