One of the greatest games I've ever played.

Adapting the second act of Final Fantasy VII, Rebirth is a complete step-up from the original in every regard. Compared to Remake, combat feels snappier, features more playable characters, and there's so much to do and see in the open-world. I spent over 100 hours on my first playthrough and was sad to see it end.

The way the party is handled is second to none. The characters are what makes the original Final Fantasy VII so special - here they feel even more alive, and even more like a family. I can't gush about it enough. I just love seeing these characters exist in this way. Every single scene brought me so much happiness.

It's controversial, but the more I have thought about it, the more I really think the ending is excellent. Regardless of your thoughts on it, I think there is inherently something beautiful in the fact that this story is so crazy and over-the-top that you know its being told exactly as the developers envision it.

I don't know if they can top this with Part 3. But I am more excited than ever.