Satisfying 3d platforming, also other stuff.

I don't think I'm feeling this as much as I should? I dig the core mechanics, but the rest of the game feels like it's getting in the way. I like how the game feels like you can sequence break with smart platforming. However I only say "feels like" because the sign-posting isn't great. I spent most my time with no clue if I was actually making any progress, and the lack of obvious landmarks made navigation more of a chore than it should have been.

I might get back to this someday, because core movement feels great. But I do wish I had any clue where I was moving to? (I'm either almost finished the game, or barely started, I have no clue which.)

The most "Act 2 of a RPG" you will ever play.

I was onboard with FF7R-1, I'm still onboard with FF7R-2. HOT DAMN this is the most "middle section of a RPG where the narrative is slowly progressing along while you do a lot of fucking around with side stuff".

I think this will end up being the most nostalgic of the Rebirth trilogy? Remake setup what the deal is with this whole thing is, with interesting deviations. Rebirth drip feeds some more on that intrigue (mostly in the late hours of the game), but this outing feels more like it's the one making good of the "promise" some players expected of "hey remember FF7?!??".

I'm hoping FF7R-3 follows a similar structure to FF7R-1 to close this wild ride out.