🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Dynamic and engaging combat system
Stunning visuals and graphics
Engaging and immersive story
Well-developed and charismatic characters
Faithful yet modern remake
Negatives:
Poor combat design and pacing
Excessive filler and padding
Misleading remake narrative
Weak side quests and rewards
Confusing story and pacing
Gameplay:
Hybrid combat system dominates
Linear but cinematic progression
Materia system enables customization
Forced character switching in combat
ATB system slows action
Performance:
Steam Deck performance issues
Hardware compatibility range
Mixed optimization feedback
60 FPS performance on consoles/PC
White screen bug disrupts gameplay
Recommendations:
Strong recommendation for fans
Story and characters drive appeal
Play original for context
Avoid if seeking classic FF feel
Best purchased on sale
Miscellaneous:
Remake feels like spin-off
Game split into multiple parts
Narrative requires prior knowledge
Patchwork gameplay design
Missing content in PS4 version