Nibelheim
Mostly recounted in a series of flashbacks, it’s hard to explain exactly what didn’t go down at Cloud and Tifa’s hometown of Nibelheim. When players first enter Shinra mansion, it seems like nothing more than a haunted house. Gradually however, they learn the tragic story of Sephiroth’s mother, his destruction of the town and the death of Tifa’s father.
It’s gruesome, terrifying and very revealing, as up until this point many characters in the game are kept purposefully mysterious. Finally some weight is added to each characters’ quest for vengeance, and it’s an exciting reward after fending off tons of Sephiroth clones who go on and on about the greatness of Sephiroth and Reunion. Plus, it’s where players can finally recruit the super cool-looking Vincent.
