For as long as I can remember, Final Fantasy VI has been heralded as "the secret actual best entry" in the Final Fantasy canon. If so many people keep saying it, how secretive can it be? If a million fans whisper a certain sentiment, that whisper becomes a scream. At this point, in 2022, I think it's fair to start this review by saying that a lot of people think so highly of it, and there's no amount of quietness behind their proclamation.
Do I think Final Fantasy VI is the reigning chocobo champion? Honestly, not really. It's a great game and a seminal moment in Square's history. It gets a lot of things right, but there are wrinkles in its battle and customization systems that don't really wow me. That said, it's likely my favorite of the 2D-era entries. So, while you won't necessarily see me heaping quite as much praise upon the original release as you will in other reviews, bear in mind that FFVI is still quite special to me and the ultimate case study in whether the Pixel Remaster series would get things "right" or leave me with a disappointing aftertaste.
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