/vr/ - Retro Games

>>9073905
I love it but it's probably the least fair Final Fantasy game.
In addition to the obtuse parts of the original FF4 that were maintained, it adds in additional systems that are horribly unintuitive in ways that are difficult to understand at first.
Within the first few hours of the game you are given the ability to make decisions that will affect the permanent strength not just of the characters you have, but of characters you haven't even met yet.
Some of the most important things you can do for your success are accomplished by taking actions that seem completely illogical and pointless.
On top of all that, the difficultly was increased across the board from the original.
If you like your RPGs challenging and dig the low-poly-models/pixel-art-GUI aesthetic I think it's probably the best version to play. On the other hand if you're one of those people who can't play a Final Fantasy game without a Missables FAQ open on the other monitor you should stay far, far away.
It's controversial for a reason but it's also a pretty unique experience. I haven't played another RPG that's quite like it.