This game takes the issues I had with Remake and stamps them out, and the result is an incredibly rich and immersive game with a superb combat system and peak character interactions. I think the game is a bit bloated, and I'm not really sure what to think about the direction the story has gone until it all wraps up, but I love these characters and world so much and this game honestly feels made for me. This game is Final Fantasy in its purest form: Huge world and stakes, great characters, entertaining scenarios, and a ridiculous amount of fan-service. If you love the original VII like I do, and you love expansive words and bizarre twists on stories you know, I think this game will satisfy you. If you're a story continuity purist, and you don't like having a lot of side content to engage with, this game will likely disappoint you. I may write more regarding this later, but overall this will likely be my pick for game of the year. I enjoyed nearly every moment of my 80 hour playthrough, and think it pulls off everything it goes for. Its not a 10/10 imo but its probably a 9.5 or 9.6.