Played the pixel remaster version of the game. This game is a fun and silly adventure that makes several improvements over ff1 and 2. Seriously the difference in quality is staggering. To the point that even though i played the game for 5 hours longer than ff2 i wasn't wishing it to be over 2 dungeons earlier than it actually ended like that game. The job system introduced in this game allows for extreme creativity when it comes to problem solving in battles. I had several moments in my playthrough where i simply skipped grinding by using the right equipment and job combination for a certain boss. The game allows you to freely switch between jobs with basically no penalty for doing so and I really appreciate this as it doesn't give you the anxiety of "oh no i'm making a permanent choice. What if I pick the wrong thing and lock myself out of having fun!" The game attempts a story and while i'm not sure it succeeds the game must still be commended for having actual characters with personalities rather than the cardboard cutouts of previous games. Overall this game makes the previous 2 games look like dogshit in comparison and i can highly recommmend the pixel remaster version.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2023


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