Ran Moore – Google

This expansion is the worst for me. I really did not enjoy a few things! 1st of all the reoccuring soundtracks in cutscenes is way to repetitive! We need some new tracks not reusing the same pieces for every expansion. 2nd the cutscenes are becoming boring with the bare minimum of effort to environment interaction and static animations during dialog. 3rd I strongly disliked how they handled the story in the last 2 zones. That ruined the original (july 7th 2000)for me and left a bad feeling. Lastly the empty technology areas were so bland and boring and (to me) ridiculous, I disliked even being there. This expansion felt rushed with bare minimum of effort and too much unnecessary filler quests that had no point other than to draw out play time. I am done pre-ordering any further expansions from now on.

It's an odd sensation to relive the feelings and experiences I had back in 1997 with the original even though I already know the story. Upon finishing this game I want to encourage more people to play it as it is very well done and a modern example of what final fantasy was to me growing up. There is alot to do in this game that justifies the purchase and hours invested and also offers replayability. While the graphics are not perfect it didn't prevent me from getting sucked into the game and happily getting immersed for days and with a patch on the way that shouldn't be a problem for long. The music goes from one amazing track and straight into another, I found myself putting the controller down and just listening to the music. I don't play horror games as I value my mental health and was pleased this game was not grotesque nor frightening. It will be hard to wait 4 or 5 more years for the third game but I will gladly do it as this is my new favorite final fantasy. I really hope this is nominated for goty.