It's very difficult to score this game - do you judge it against modern RPGs, or games of its time? This for me is like reading a classic novel - it might be archaic against today's standards, but it's interesting to see what has inspired modern titles.

The story and mechanics are simple, but for me this is all part of the game's charm. I thoroughly enjoyed my time seeing where Final Fantasy all began. The pixel remasters are worth it for the masterful soundtracks alone. Modern QoL features such as a quicksave and autobattle turn this from what could be a grindy slog into something quite relaxing and enjoyable - you can just switch your brain off for a bit and enjoy a classic.

Won't be for everyone, but I enjoyed it a lot.