I believe this game pioneered playable cinematics in games, unmatched visuals no longer just in trailers but finally in the actual game with gameplay, you are IN the cinematic, what we all imagined when we were little kids - now we have it. This is a new peak and this game will set forth an example for new games to come. It really is revolutionary.
Ifrit vs Phoenix fight was one of the best moments I ever experienced in gaming, don't get me started on the music. I am speechless. A truly epic gaming experience. Addicting gameplay, and big replay quality.
Negatives:
There are big pacing issues, you can avoid them completely by not doing side quests, better watch them on yt if you don't want to miss anything, they diminish the main story high and are very low quality except 5 or 6 quests.