Somehow this is one of my favorite games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. So much so that I have over 500hrs into the playstation version alone at the time of this review.

Visually, this game is stunning. It's been years since it came out and I'm still in awe over how beautiful the scenery is and how much fun it is to explore the world. The character designs are equally wonderful and memorable, and help to flesh out the cast and their own unique quirks with nice little details.

The story, while far from perfect, is still beautiful. The camaraderie that the Chocobros (Noctis, Ignis, Prompto, and Gladiolus) share as their journey to reclaim their home and fulfill Noctis' destiny is wonderful to see and helps players immerse themselves in a world on the brink of ruin. The DLC that didn't get cancelled help add to the story and flesh out characters and all but one are included in the PC's base game. There is also a movie and short anime available, and while I would definitely recommend viewing them both, you shouldn't be lost if you choose not to watch.

The combat is enjoyable, but might feel clunky initially for some players. The variety of attack options, whether that be swords, magic, combos with other characters, or summons help keep things exciting. The world is vast and filled with all sorts of side quests and dungeons that will help you get used to the combat quickly. There are also more laid back activities like fishing and racing chocobos, which is very fun.

While I would have loved to see what the original FF Versus XIII game (before FFXV became a main title game it was slated to be part of Fabula Nova Crystallis, tying it to FFXIII) would have been like, and while I also would have liked to see what this game would have become if it hadn't been rushed in the end, I still really enjoyed this game. It's a wonderful and memorable experience. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Somehow this is one of my favorite games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. So much so that I have over 500hrs into the playstation version alone at the time of this review. Visually, this game is stunning. It's been years since it came out and I'm still in awe over how beautiful the scenery is and how much fun it is to explore the world. The character designs are equally wonderful and memorable, and help to flesh out the cast and their own unique quirks with nice little details. The story, while far from perfect, is still beautiful. The camaraderie that the Chocobros (Noctis, Ignis, Prompto, and Gladiolus) share as their journey to reclaim their home and fulfill Noctis' destiny is wonderful to see and helps players immerse themselves in a world on the brink of ruin. The DLC [spoiler]that didn't get cancelled[/spoiler] help add to the story and flesh out characters and all but one are included in the PC's base game. There is also a movie and short anime available, and while I would definitely recommend viewing them both, you shouldn't be lost if you choose not to watch. The combat is enjoyable, but might feel clunky initially for some players. The variety of attack options, whether that be swords, magic, combos with other characters, or summons help keep things exciting. The world is vast and filled with all sorts of side quests and dungeons that will help you get used to the combat quickly. There are also more laid back activities like fishing and racing chocobos, which is very fun. While I would have loved to see what the original FF Versus XIII game (before FFXV became a main title game it was slated to be part of Fabula Nova Crystallis, tying it to FFXIII) would have been like, and while I also would have liked to see what this game would have become if it hadn't been rushed in the end, I still really enjoyed this game. It's a wonderful and memorable experience. I highly recommend giving it a try.