Limi
2023
Going in completely blind, my brain went through an experience, that's all I can say.
Pretty solid start to my 2024 gaming journey.
Pretty solid start to my 2024 gaming journey.
This review contains spoilers
Haven't enjoyed a JRPG this much since Octopath 2.
I can't recommend it if you haven't played the rest of the series unfortunately, or atleast 7 + Gaiden (even still you'll be missing out on A LOT).
The combat is a step up in every possible way from 7 and I absolutely love RGG for this. I got into every encounter I could just because of how much fun I was having with the combat.
Some wonderful story beats and themes were explored, and it made me teary eyed a few times throughout.
I firmly believe the last chapter could have been split into 2-3 more chapters, and expand a bit on some characters and plotlines.
I'm giving this a 5/5 because a few games touch me emotionally like this one did, even if you could argue that in the storytelling department, it's predecessor was better.
In 9 days, I spent 65 hours playing it and I enjoyed every minute.
I can't recommend it if you haven't played the rest of the series unfortunately, or atleast 7 + Gaiden (even still you'll be missing out on A LOT).
The combat is a step up in every possible way from 7 and I absolutely love RGG for this. I got into every encounter I could just because of how much fun I was having with the combat.
Some wonderful story beats and themes were explored, and it made me teary eyed a few times throughout.
I firmly believe the last chapter could have been split into 2-3 more chapters, and expand a bit on some characters and plotlines.
I'm giving this a 5/5 because a few games touch me emotionally like this one did, even if you could argue that in the storytelling department, it's predecessor was better.
In 9 days, I spent 65 hours playing it and I enjoyed every minute.
I want to be friends with Ichiban.
1995
It's no wonder people praise this as the pinnacle of the genre. This game was way ahead of its time. (wink wink)
What a journey. As someone who loved FFVII: Remake and had no prior knowledge of VII besides some general plot points, I was greatly looking forward to the continuation of "The Unknown Journey".
Rebirth, is for all intents and purposes a better game than Remake, in all aspects from the combat, to the side quests, to the exploration, but ultimately suffers from the exact same issues regarding the gameplay pacing.
While I loved what I played, the highs were really high, and the lows were quite low. I personally prefer having some clearer answers regarding story elements, but I understand that being the number 2 in a trilogy can be limiting in that regard.
Ultimately, I'd say Rebirth is a flawed masterpiece, exclusively based on the pacing issues.
Looking forward to Part 3.
Name prediction: Final Fantasy VII: Retribution
Rebirth, is for all intents and purposes a better game than Remake, in all aspects from the combat, to the side quests, to the exploration, but ultimately suffers from the exact same issues regarding the gameplay pacing.
While I loved what I played, the highs were really high, and the lows were quite low. I personally prefer having some clearer answers regarding story elements, but I understand that being the number 2 in a trilogy can be limiting in that regard.
Ultimately, I'd say Rebirth is a flawed masterpiece, exclusively based on the pacing issues.
Looking forward to Part 3.
Name prediction: Final Fantasy VII: Retribution
This review contains spoilers
I was SUPER excited for this and the prospect of Clive finally being the complete vessel. I was GIGA excited for the implications this would have had on the final stretch of the story.
They even went ouf ot their way to have Ultima speak to Clive during the DLC and comment on his acquisition of Leviathan.
Then I go and do the last mission again after finishing the DLC and… the game completely ignores the fact that Clive is now a complete vessel.
Eh… Leviathan’s OST is sick tho
The rating is purely for the content of the story, which was decent. But this could have been SO much more.
They even went ouf ot their way to have Ultima speak to Clive during the DLC and comment on his acquisition of Leviathan.
Then I go and do the last mission again after finishing the DLC and… the game completely ignores the fact that Clive is now a complete vessel.
Eh… Leviathan’s OST is sick tho
The rating is purely for the content of the story, which was decent. But this could have been SO much more.
2024
While this is still in Early Access, Hades 2 looks, feels and is better than Hades. The combat improvements alone make the first game feel outdated.
2023
After coming back to this in 2024 with Season 4, I can say that it is a completely different game from Day 1. It is MUCH better and I am having a blast. Highly recommend it now.
Up there, if not better than Forsaken. Can't wait to see where the series goes from here.