Had a replay of this, nearly abandoned it a couple of times and took breaks, because the bits that already felt boring and padded the first time felt really, really boring and padded the 2nd time.

It's a weird game to rate because the highs are so high but the lows are so low and go on forever. I've come around on the overall concept of this not being a true remake. I sort of like the direction it's going, even though I don't think the delivery is good. It goes so over the top with the epic scale of things. They could have still had the "changing Destiny" concept, but the characters are just so nonchalant and accepting about it all. Even though it should be absolutely mindblowing to them. It all feels very weird.

But it has me excited for Rebirth, because I think the problems will pay off, and because that has more locations and a big open world, I don't think that will have the same padding issues. So I'm hoping the awkwardness of this was just a necessary step towards the next two.