Really disappointing after how great VII was. The combat was not nearly as enjoyable and just felt like a slog. The story was unengaging and the characters for the most part were annoying. The graphics on a technical level were better, but it lacks the visual charm of VII. I rushed through the last half of the game leading me to get stuck on the final boss (underleveled), but I just didn't have the desire to do the necessary grinding to beat her. I really just don't care enough.