The characters, world building, and combat are all great, amongst the best in the franchise. The open world and mini-games can be really fun at times, but can start to be tedious as you get into the later portions of the game. Like with FFVII Remake, the new additions to the plot really drag it down, especially during the ending. The game has a real issue at times with allowing big character moments the chance to breathe before rushing into the next plot point.

A flawed masterpiece, that could get better or worse in retrospect once the final part of the remake trilogy releases.