There was a time when I felt the need to defend my love for this game...

But I guess I just stopped caring. Or got more confident. Or Both.

The setting is convoluted for sure and it took me some time and effort to figure it out (it's one of the very best things about the game to me now) and the story is stupid and the gameplay is simplistic AND the game is very linear; but this game is just so lovable to me and such great comfort food.

All the characters are near and dear to me (except Hope), Snow especially, who is one of my favorite video game characters.
Like I said, I really really learned to love the setting and the lore.
The actual story is bonkers, but I at least loved how it's been told to me.
Oh and there are no sequels. At all. None.

I could talk about this game some more for a long time to come, but instead, I will just say the following:

For whatever it's worth, for all its faults, Final Fantasy XIII will always have a very special place in my heart. As a game that has truly captured my imagination and let it flourish.

And it will stay that way.

And I am glad that it will.

Final Fantasy XIII earns a 9/10 from me.

P.S.: Almost forgot to mention the OST. I love it to death! It's sooooo gooood!