Busting Buster! Tell us how to make Cloud's sword in FFVII even less practical for $2

To celebrate the release of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, we're taking a moment to salute one of the most infamously impractical weapons in all of gaming. Yes, Soulcalibur had a few blades that might give the Buster Sword - or Sephiroth's Masamune, come to that - a run for its money, but few weapons are so notoriously, gloriously impractical than Cloud's.

So what would we have you do about this absurd weapon? Make it even more absurd, of course.

Even if you don't know Final Fantasy VII, you can definitely look at the large chunk of metal in the header image and make some suggestions to make it even less useful as a weapon. The most absurd and hilarious suggestions win. You'll receive bonus points if you create an image or illustration that highlights your new design.

There's no minimum word count for this bounty, but fuller descriptions will increase your chances of winning a prize.

Task: Redesign Cloud's sword from FFVII to make it even less practical

Format: Written (images welcome) or video

How to submit a written entry:

1. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

2. Add a written response and feel free to include images.

How to submit a video entry:

1. Create your video and post it to your connected TikTok, YouTube or Instagram account.

2. In your post description, please tag us! We're @JustAbout__ on YouTube, @justaboutcommunity on Instagram, and @justaboutcommunity on TikTok. We'd also love it if you included #JustAbout.

3. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

4. Share a link to your post in the box that appears, then expand it so we can view the video on Just About.

How to submit an image:

1. Take your screenshot and post it to your connected Twitter (X) or Instagram account. Don't forget to hide the HUD or use photo mode if you can.

2. In your post description, please tag us! We're @JustAbout__ on Twitter (X), and @justaboutcommunity on Instagram. We'd also love it if you included #JustAbout.

3. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

4. Share a link to your post in the box that appears, then expand it so we can view it on Just About.

Once the deadline closes, we’ll pick 12 submissions, award $2 to each of the winners, and may share them as curated content.

Disclaimer: Geographical and age restrictions apply. Please see our Terms of Use for more information on how bounties are created and rewarded on Just About. One reward available per member.

1. Take care not to breach copyright. Check our copyright policy before submitting.

2. Remember to link your social accounts before submitting multimedia assets!

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Image credit: Square Enix