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Escaping Junon: Continuing The Fight 2
Final Fantasy VII

Escaping Junon: Continuing The Fight 2

Continue the fight in Junon after Meteor's arrival. Play as Barret and Tifa, escape Shinra's clutches, and face the Sapphire Weapon in this Final Fantasy VII walkthrough.

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Continue the fight in Junon after Meteor's arrival. Play as Barret and Tifa, escape Shinra's clutches, and face the Sapphire Weapon in this Final Fantasy VII walkthrough.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After dialogue and cutscenes, you'll be in Junon. Talk to Barret, then Rufus will appear and make an announcement.
  2. 2
    You'll play as Barret. Follow the guard escorting you and Tifa. In the second screen, save your game and equip Tifa and Barret with the best gear and Materia.
  3. 3
    Follow the guard to a press room. Scarlet will give a speech, then mistreat Tifa. An unexpected attack occurs.
  4. 4
    After a battle against two "Attack Squad" soldiers with Barret and Cait Sith, ensure Cait Sith is well-equipped.
  5. 5
    As Barret, search the door to the execution chamber. Sapphire Weapon will attack Junon, putting Tifa in danger.
  6. 6
    After Barret gives up, talk to Cait Sith, then leave the room. Head south-east and exit the hallway to reach a street under the Junon Cannon.
  7. 7
    Talk to the reporter (Yuffie in disguise). Equip her with gear.
  8. 8
    Exit the screen to reach the airport, activate the elevator, and head towards the Highwind. Barret will make his last stand.
  9. 9
    You'll regain control of Tifa, who is in an execution chamber with gas being released. The guard dropped the key.
  10. 10
    Hit the [X] button (or [CANCEL] on PC) twice to drag the key to Tifa. Press [Triangle] ([MENU]) to sit up.
  11. 11
    Press [Triangle] and [X] simultaneously to put the key in Tifa's mouth.
  12. 12
    Press [Triangle] and [Circle] ([OK]) or [Triangle] and [Square] ([SWITCH]) to unlock one arm (left or right, respectively).
  13. 13
    Press the button corresponding to the freed arm to unlock the other. There is no time limit.
  14. 14
    Press the glowing button near the chair to stop the gas.
  15. 15
    Sapphire Weapon attacks Junon, creating an opening for Tifa to escape through the damaged tower.
  16. 16
    Climb down the tower. Scarlet will send Shinra goons after you. Continue climbing.
  17. 17
    Tifa will fall but land safely. Run north-west along the cannon. Scarlet will catch up to you.
  18. 18
    Engage in a slap-fight with Scarlet. She will bring in backup, but rescue arrives unexpectedly.
Tips
  • Before playing as Barret, take all good gear and Materia from Tifa and equip Barret.
  • After the battle with the "Attack Squad" soldiers, ensure Cait Sith is well-equipped.
  • Equip Yuffie before proceeding after she joins disguised as a reporter.
  • Don't worry about a time limit when escaping the execution chamber as Tifa.
  • Yuffie joins the party.

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