From what I’ve played so far this is the best starter game for FF. It follows a more traditional RPG style of waiting and attacking, no timers. Only thing lacking is a story but I think that’s a good thing for this entry.
It honestly felt like a similar feeling to when I played Pokémon as a kid, giving all 4 main characters their own goals and names. It let me imagine I was going on an adventure with my friends as cringy as that sounds it’s true. It’s definitely a game where you need to use your imagination to get the most out of it.
Even aside from that if it’s your first FF I think just the pure spectacle at some parts will leave you mouth agaped. I’m on FF6 and this still remains my favorite for all the different just MOMENTS from this one.
If you’re a fan of RPGs in general this feels like a NEED to play at least to me.