: His narrative is often cited by reviewers from SUPERJUMP as an allegory for PTSD and the fragility of the male ego. Combat Playstyle (FF7 Rebirth)
Cloud's story is one of trauma and reconstruction. Born in Nibelheim, he was a lonely child who failed to join the elite SOLDIER program, leading to intense shame. Cloud Strife
: Beneath his "cool" mercenary facade, he is a caring, sometimes dorky individual who is fiercely loyal to his friends, particularly Tifa and Aerith. : His narrative is often cited by reviewers
: Due to experimental Mako poisoning and trauma, Cloud's mind fractured, causing him to adopt the memories and persona of his late friend, Zack Fair . He enters the story believing he was a SOLDIER First Class when he was actually a low-ranking infantryman. : Beneath his "cool" mercenary facade, he is
In combat, Cloud is a versatile all-rounder capable of high physical damage and effective magic casting.