Midgar is a fictional city in the Final Fantasy VII video game, created by Square Enix. It is a sprawling metropolis built above the ruins of an older civilization, characterized by its layered structure. The city is divided into sectors, with the wealthy living in the upper levels and the poor residing in the slums below. The city is powered by Mako energy, extracted from the planet, which has significant environmental consequences. Midgar serves as the primary setting for much of the game's story, highlighting themes of class struggle and environmentalism as players navigate its complex urban landscape.