honestly as a super long time fan of final fantasy I have alway supported alot of their games. Whether that been good or bad. This game brought about a ton of nostalgia. The lack of open world at this point in time is understandable.
Positives in my opinion
+great music
+graphic are awesome
+story is very flush out for what it is.
+The side missions are interesting
+there is a hard mode. Very well thought out
Negative
+hard mode being require to perfect this game was incredibly challenging.
+side missions being forced to replay for manuscripts was a bit annoying
+story is very very very different. Sephiroth is a boss in first installment? Sorry what?!
Overall game is amazing and worth it. I still love the game even though there is a lot of changes. Still believe ita great. Not a 5/5 but a good 4.75/5 .