The Legacy of Aeris Gainsborough: How She Helped Us Grow
When
Final Fantasy VII came out it was lauded for many reasons. The jump in graphics was one of those reasons, but the other was the storytelling. The theme of trying to save a dying world was not lost on those who were listening, but one key part of
Final Fantasy VII that rang true with everyone who played it was the death of Aeris Gainsborough.
It was a moment that had lasting effects on the narrative of the story, but it also unexpectedly had a lasting effect on gamers and the industry at large.