The job system is much adored and with good reason, but the story is just... it's so dumb. It's so very dumb. At some point though, that stops being a negative. In replaying, I have to give some more credit to these characters, particularly Bartz, as there's a bit more to them than I remember there being, and there's a pretty clear reason why. Much of the necessary "fleshing out" is relegated to optional, easily overlooked scenes that I probably didn't even see the first time. Gameplay is extremely flexible and replayable, which is V's saving grace. It's a fun, whimsical romp that probably won't leave much of a lasting impression on anyone who's touring their way through the franchise. It's meant to be replayed multiple times and in numerous ways, and that's a virtue lost on those who are just visiting on their way to FFVI.