Final Fantasy is back on track! I was worried about this franchise for awhile, but that passed as soon as I started playing this game. The graphics are phenominal, gives you a nice showcase for what the PS3 can do and the music is great as well. Different from most of this game's illustrious predecessors, but still outstanding and a great complement to the game. The story is well thought out and the characters are engaging. Unlike a lot of RPGs, your decisions can have an effect on how the story progresses. Lots of interaction and this adds to the game's replay value. Combat is fast paced and fun. Square-Enix revamped the ATB system from FF XII and made it into a much better combat system, the flow from exploration to combat is near seamless and does not slow the action down at all. There's also lots more chances for exploration than in FF XIII, it's not quite as linear. The story has always been the main focus in the FF series, but this game gives you much more interaction and action than in many RPGs. You can even customize how your characters develop in terms of combat style as the game progresses. FF XII-2 is one of the best games in the FF series and shows that this is still one of the best franchises in gaming. Square-Enix is back on track and will continue to hold it's place as one of the premiere developers in the industry. Great news for longtime FF fans!

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