FF7 Rebirth continues to redefine what a remake can look like, and the fact that it accomplishes it with one of the most beloved JRPGs of all time places it in a league of its own. Welcome improvements to the ATB systems elevates an already stellar combat experience to new heights, and thoughtful expansions on the characters' personalities and stories cement the FF7 party as one for the ages. Plus with the sheer size of this game's world (filled with some of the trappings of open world design), I was rarely bored thanks to the plethora of rewarding side quests and mini games to engage with

Perhaps giving this game a 9/10 is underselling it? After all, Queen's Blood in itself might be the true GOTY contender :)