10 Video Game Side Characters That Got Their Own (Better) Spin-Off
5. Zack Fair - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII is obviously a beloved title with plenty of wonderful and memorable characters. No one can deny the fame of Cloud and his posse; however, at the same time, their personal storylines are hardly the best that Final Fantasy VII has to offer.
That title belongs to Cloud's friend and personal hero, Zack Fair.
Although he was only briefly introduced in Final Fantasy VII, Zack Fair, the soldier who became Cloud's inspiration, had always been someone who piqued the players' curiosity. In order to satisfy it, Square Enix eventually released a spinoff about Zack that answered most of the questions people had.
Called Crisis Core, the game stars Zack and focuses on his involvement in the Nibelheim incident. The story is a fascinating dive into one of the greatest mysteries of Final Fantasy VII, and it honestly presents the events of Nibelheim far better than the original game. Even if you played Final Fantasy VII, the twists and turns that happen across Zack's journey in SOLDIER can still surprise and shock you.
There's a reason why even Cloud is a fan of this guy.