Although I find this one of the weaker entries in the series, I find myself thinking about it a lot.
The game has a really unique story with some creative ideas such as Time Compression. Characters have interesting relationships and the soundtrack is one of the best in a series with a phenomenal track record for music.
That said, the game has major flaws. Actively discouraging the player from playing the game and levelling up their character as it will hurt them more than help - the drawing and junction system is a horrible replacement that never feels satisfying. This game features possibly one of the worst plot points in any video game ever. If you know, you know.
I still am drawn to this game, possibly because of how unsatisfying the game is despite a variety of deep mechanics and the semblance of a quality Final Fantasy story.
The game has a really unique story with some creative ideas such as Time Compression. Characters have interesting relationships and the soundtrack is one of the best in a series with a phenomenal track record for music.
That said, the game has major flaws. Actively discouraging the player from playing the game and levelling up their character as it will hurt them more than help - the drawing and junction system is a horrible replacement that never feels satisfying. This game features possibly one of the worst plot points in any video game ever. If you know, you know.
I still am drawn to this game, possibly because of how unsatisfying the game is despite a variety of deep mechanics and the semblance of a quality Final Fantasy story.