FF7 issues

[Elfiran7]

I downloaded the XP patch and the game now runs, but the screen is black with just Cloud on it until I get into a random battle, then I can see the "battlefield". Is there something I don't have enabled or something, or has anyone experienced this and knows how to fix it?

[Baloki]

What OS are you running and what are your computer specs?

[Rostum]

Also, try running it in compatibility mode (I think you'd be safe to set it to Windows 98).

[Elfiran7]

I was running Windows XP SP2. I think I found out what the problem was. I had the FF VII configuration setup to use "Hardware" for the video and when I set it to "Software" the problem went away. The only problem now is that the cut-scenes lag a little. The game works for me now though so I'm not going to mess with it. I'm just glad I got the game to work finally. This really was a good game back in "the day" and it's refreshing to play a game that you thought you'd never play again and have fun all over again.

[Rostum]

Yeah it's pretty good, I just finished playing it yesterday (after not playing it since 1998 or so).

Glad you got it to work.