More and more I think about this, and on a replay, I find A Realm Reborn rather lovable. It’s a simple Final Fantasy story, it feels like a throwback to the origins of the series, whether that be 1 or 3, it has that very same ‘big adventure’ feeling, and there’s nothing more heartwarming than going around just being a nice little guy, completing side quests and helping people. There’s a magic in simplicity and I think ARR encapsulates that.

What they don’t tell you is that this is actually the best one

Really is crazy just how phenomenal this game is. Heartfelt, joyful, and typical of the Final Fantasy series; full of the love of life.