Cloud Strife is one of the Final Fantasy franchise's most famous and recognizable protagonists. Cloud appears in various Final Fantasy spin-offs, from mobile games to RPGs, showcasing his popularity.

It's not too great a stretch to say that Cloud Strife, the protagonist of Final Fantasy 7, is the most iconic lead in his franchise. Sure, other characters, like Clive Rosfield and Tidus, have no ...

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