I agree with the OP.
After playing 30 hours in the game, I realize I been playing a 30 hour tutorial. Secondly, the battle system is a mistake. Your party leader dies and its game over even when I have 2 medics fully capable of using raise, but no they do nothing. I spend more time pressing X, or switching between paradigms so, there is absolutely not much thinking involved.
When I maxed out every character stats It got more easier of course. I can actually look at the screen and see all the gorgeous graphics in battle. But, all I do is press X.
The endgame content is a joke. I played all the way to the 11th chapter with only about maybe 9k gil, I don't remember spending my money on anything at all getting up to that chapter. I'd like to add getting trophies was so boring, especially the trophy for holding all items and weapons.
The entire game is a joke for a Final Fantasy title. But, It is a fun game to play.








