Right off the bat, I adore this game and it is one of my favorite stories ever. I do admit though, it has more issues than some of my other favorites just due to how old it is. It is one of the first games to try to have as in-depth a narrative as it did and it shows in areas. Still, that doesn't hold the story back enough for me to not feel so many emotions while playing it. A story full of amazing characters that is thematically focused on the importance of connection and persevering through the most extremes forms of darkness together. So many moments that swell me up and boasts quite possibly Uematsu's masterwork. Oh and also has the character that my name comes from :)