Okay massive mixed feelings on this. I really like the direction Pokemon is taking. Sword and Shield DLC was amazing. Arceus introduced an super fun new gameplay loop. This game expands on some of that stuff but also takes steps backs on some ideas. I still need to keep playing and fill out my Pokedex because I love doing that. However I think so many Pokemon games (and how much I played Go..) in quick succession. Really makes these feel less special. In the last 12 months we had Diamond, Arceus and this. Mental. Also for me the performance issues really did dampen my enjoyment. I am still having fun with the game. It doesnt stop the fun (and sometimes the bugs are super funny). But it does dampen the expierence. I like this game. I guess its just too much Pokemon too quickly (and bugs)

I am surprised how much I loved this. The game keeps all the charm of the original and expands on it. Making the world seem more full. The characters more rounded. The graphics are amazing, the new combat fun with every character feeling distinct. Some areas are padded out to make the game longer (I dont need this at all)... But besides that this is great. The new arrangements and orchestration of the music is FUCKING KILLER. I am so excited for where the sequels go aswell after that crazy ending. This was an unexpected and really enjoyable addition to FF7. Yuffie is so fun and fluid to play as, really fun. Enjoyed her a lot. She has been expanded a lot as a character and it makes me not only excited to meet the rest of the party and have them be given this treatment. But also play as them! The five playable characters so far have been very varied!