While I can attest to other RPGs from the era that appeal to me on a more fundamental level, be it aesthetically, interactively or thematically; I can scarcely think of many that are as consistently solid as Final Fantasy VI. For the time, you can hardly find other games with such a well-rounded and fun cast or with such breathtaking sprite work. One thing you definitely won't find in any other game, both then and now, is Nobuo Uematsu's 16-bit soundtrack masterpiece which elevates the whole experience to a new level.

Despite some gameplay depth regression from Final Fantasy V due to the loss of the job system, the inclusion of Espers and Relics do help bridge the gap enough to make the game fun to play. Although, because of a lack of balance, it does admittedly suffer from certain parts being too frustratingly clunky or uninspiringly easy.

A game that is too apparently stitched together from the scraps left from Resident Evil 2. Though I appreciate some of it's attempts to experiment with the core series formula, Resident Evil 3 doesn't do well enough at everything to be the true next step the series needed after it's first sequel. For once, I find the emphasis on action to be overbearing, as it highlights the discomfort of survival horror combat with few of the resource management benefits. The open nature of Raccoon City is also quickly phased out as it becomes clear that the game is much more linear in scope compared to its predecessors. Still, Resident Evil 3 was undeniably memorable, especially thanks to the rewarding gameplay decisions offered by gunpowder mixing and the ever-present Nemesis pursuer.