Finished it last night.
Game is close to awesome. Without all the fuzz beforehand it would rate so much higher. The world is incredibly beautiful and there are so many details in it. And the monsters... they look amazing!
Sadly though, story, pacing and battle system are keeping it from being awesome. Close to awesome but just not there.
Now, next iteration should be presented as a new IP. Although I wouldn't know how to replace all those things we've come to love about FF. I mean, no more Tonberry or Ifrit... that's just... too hard.
But well done Square, I have enjoyed myself a lot playing this game and will probably go for the plat.







