The fact that you start off not only mind controlled, but also piloting a magical mech is so wild to me. Usually the very beginning of JRPGs are pretty simple, you’re living in a small town before you get called into an adventure. But nope, government drone being a magical menace to society

Chemistry is pretty busted in FFV. With the right ingredients, you can give yourself near full status immunities, some elemental immunities, double HP, and even raise your level. Pair that with the amazing support of Time and Blue mage abilities and you’re set

I don’t know if I’m the only person that finds this funny, but I think it’s hilarious that after Galuf dies, they replace him with his granddaughter Krile within a couple minutes as if nothing happened. Like I know his death is meaningful for the plot, but gameplay wise it did not matter at ALL lol

I think the reason I can’t binge Tales very well is because the combat takes a little more mental effort since it’s more action-based, while FF (at least the old ones I’m familiar with, idk about new ones) are turn-based. Doesn’t mean I love Tales less, I’m just bad at games and have no stamina

Granted, that’s not the end of the world, just an observation. Dawn of the New World is in a similar situation with being best enjoyed with two players max

Which means I was finally able to beat the game! It’s a very unique and charming game. Definitely handles a little weird, but that’s part of the uniqueness. Figuring out how to beat the bosses was probably the most difficult part.

But now that I beat the game, I unlocked the Christmas mode!

That being said, I only learned this because I had to get at least a C on every level to unlock the final level with each character. Once I knew to stick around and not mad-dash to the end, it became a lot easier to get a C.