To be honest, I never played the original one - I was one of those brat who couldn't get into a game if I didn't find it 'beautiful' enough. And, well, the square graphics... That said, I knew all the story of the game, so when this one got out, I literally jumped on it since it was one of the rare FF I didn't played. And omg what a ride it was ! It's beautiful, fluid as fuck, and the story, with the integration of the Whispers ? Well, I am all for it, because it clearly means it's not a 'remake' per se, but a true sequel, a new timeline, and I can't wait for the next part of the story, with all the changes to come ♥ .♥