Mannnn I wished I liked this game more. I always respect when a piece of art takes a big swing, and I truly feel that mechanically FFXII takes some big ones. The gambit system is a really neat way to re imagine an uncontrollable party member, and though I have issues with the story's execution, I do enjoy when a story takes time to focus on the lives and livelihoods of the dispossessed. I think I would have ended things on a higher note if I hadn't started doing optional endgame stuff. The endgame hunts were very tiring, and soured me on the whole experience, to the point that when I finally finished the game, it felt more obligatory than triumphant. I'm glad people like this one though, I think there's a lot to love.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2023


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