Book reimagines Final Fantasy VII for ecological themes
A new book by Noham Selcer, published on October 17, 2026, uses the dystopian world of Final Fantasy VII to explore ecological themes through a fable-like narrative. The story reinterprets elements from the popular video game, focusing on the environmental consequences of human actions.Characters navigate three diverging paths
The book follows the lives of three brothers and a sister as they navigate three distinct paths—adherence to the system, revolt against it, and descent into madness. These choices reflect their responses to a world marked by opulence and environmental collapse, set in the fictional city of Midgar.Midgar’s energy source mirrors real-world concerns
Midgar, a sprawling metropolis from Final Fantasy VII, is depicted as drawing energy from the world itself, eventually depleting its resources. This mirrors real-world concerns about overexploitation of natural resources and the long-term consequences of such practices.Eco-terrorist themes echo game’s gameplay
The characters, Sura, Zellik, and the young Gaston, are portrayed as eco-terrorists ready to destroy energy reactors, a concept that echoes the gameplay of the 1997 Final Fantasy VII video game. Their actions highlight the tension between preserving the environment and maintaining societal stability.Siblings’ diverging ideologies shape the narrative
As the siblings grow older, their relationships and ideologies shift. The older sister chooses to defend life, while the younger brother takes a different path, illustrating the complexity of individual choices in the face of environmental and societal collapse.Critique of civilization’s impact is highlighted
The book’s introduction critiques modern civilization’s environmental impact, though some of the deeper analysis is reserved for subscribers. This approach invites readers to engage more deeply with the themes of ecological destruction and human responsibility.
