I believed I was originally gifted this game, and didn't properly play it until the pandemic. I don't play too many metroidvanias but man does this game take the cake and impress me so. Asides from the gameplay which was pretty damn fun, it was a nice challenge, at least for me personally, especially with some of the platforming. I don't think I'm saying anything new with the art and music being the highlight of this game. I can still distcintly remember the nights I stayed up playing this, and I loved every moment of just taking in the environment, particularly the City of Tears. I still have yet to complete the DLCs and sadly I did not pass Trial of the Fool as of this review because I suck, but I decided today to just say screw it and fight the final boss. Even if it's been forever since I played this game last, it was enjoyable now and I only look back on it fondly when I think back on it. I'll definitely give this game a revisit for sure. Absolutely excited for Silk Song.

Bit the bullet and officially started the FF series with the first pixel remaster. I don't play many JPRGs so even if it wasn't daunting it also wasn't something i'm particularly well versed in. With all that said, I had a great time! I found myself enjoying it way more than I anticipated. It was a nice fun time and I found myself having way more fun than I would have figured, and I kind of forgot I like needlessly grinding in games from time to time. Ended the game around level 50 and still had a good challenge with the final boss. Lookin forward to what the rest of the series has in store for me! :]