A Proposal for an ICF-Based Framework to Analyze Game Characters

- Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapist through the Case of Cloud Strife from FFVII -

Abstract

This study proposes a framework for analyzing game characters using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), developed by the WHO. Using Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII as a case study, the framework visualizes his body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. This enables an evaluation of the character’s realism of life functions and internal consistency. Furthermore, a prototype is introduced that links ICF scores to game parameters, demonstrating the potential role of occupational therapists (OT) in character creation.