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FFXIV Nikola Aleontyna @ Omega
It doesn't help that the game is (intentionally) slow that it makes you go "wow, this game is really outdated and crappy, wish they'd <apply modern frictionless game design>". And that is missing the forest for a tree.
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It is telling a lot of the negative Steam reviews simply pan it for what it is. And yeah, I get it: if you come expecting another friendly Undertale-like, you're bound to be aggravated.
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I haven't finished it but have come to terms with not being able to see everything in one go. But it's a game that is likely going to be talked for years to come as a niche title that not enough people really "got" in 2025.

I's going to be one popular video essay away from being successful lol
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Fair bit of warning though: you are not going to 100% this game without a guide. Simply not possible. A lot of the optional content is easily missed and afaik required.
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
And this all is in service of the themes of the game. If Earthbound was about navigating the weird world of adults from the viewpoint of a child, SC takes this viewpoint and actually examines what it is.
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
it is one of the games of all time
December 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
”You have my sword.”
”And my bow.”
”And my fucking axe!”
December 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM