Yeah this is easily my favorite FF game based off of story alone. I could also see this ending up as my GOTY, which I didn’t expect. But I am obsessed with everything about this game
I’m about 3/4 of the way through the main quests? I think And the story is definitely starting to fall off quite a bit for me. Was very sudden. Still not bad by any means tho
Strong FFIX vibes. it’s almost like you’re playing a summon being summoned while fighting the eikon battles
They do such a good job having influences from all previous Final Fantasy games in this. So many moments feel like subtle callbacks
Finally got it’s hooks in me with that twist.. I should have seen it, but it caught me off guard, I even said, “oh snap” haha
Fucking god damn I got the gryphon from the hunt board for the blacksmith quest down to like a sliver of health and missed a dodge and died
Also people who say this combat system lacks depth are crazy I only have 3 Eikons unlocked and the synergizing combos you can pull off by chaining the right specials is wild I can’t wait to grab the titan build
I get so amped from these boss battles and mini boss battles, they are so god damn fucking fun. Legitimately this is my favorite action RPG combat of all time. I have never had SO much fun and played such a rewarding combat system before.
It feels so damn good to be playing FF again. Roaming around the areas with the music will always get me.
Was doing the hunts and not paying attention Had a couple back to back hunts at level 32 and then suddenly a level 50 that just pushed my shit in
Just got to the part where it’s revealed the hooded man is Joshua??, and the game seems to be opening up a little. I’m really loving it so far, the soundtrack is GOATED, especially some of those cues in the boss fights. But yeah, it’s not taking away from my enjoyment, but the loot/crafting/equipment system is kinda underwhelming