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Final Fantasy IX

An intentional step backwards

2025-06-21 - 18 minutes
I went into this one really wanting to like it. The art style wasn't for me, but it's the favorite of many, so there had to be something else to it. I wanted to see what they saw in it. Unfortunately, this one ended up not being for me.

Final Fantasy VIII

Ironically, a game ahead of its time

2025-06-13 - 41 minutes
This game has one of the worst reputations in the series. New fans are encouraged to skip it. Many echo this reputation without giving it a chance. More people should try it. It's not perfect, but way better than it gets credit for.

Final Fantasy VII

A masterpiece for everyone but me, apparently

2025-02-19 - 19 minutes
This is the the first Final Fantasy game I ever attempted to play. I had heard so much about the series, and this was overwhelmingly acclaimed as a "must-play" game. Sadly, with years in-between, it took 4 tries for me to complete it.

Final Fantasy VI

You sound like chapters from a self-help booklet!

2024-08-08 - 16 minutes
We've arrived at the Final Fantasy game I was most looking forward to. It has a reputation for being one of the best in the series. 30 years later, it's still the number one pick for many fans. I can see why!

Final Fantasy V

Trading story for gameplay, for better or worse

2024-07-16 - 12 minutes
This was a major step forward in the gameplay of the series. For the first time, I found myself seeking out random battles for the sole reason that it was fun. This absolutely carried the game.