(and even in these cases i tend to enjoy the games)
I also often find this! I'm easily pleased, so I do sometimes enthusiastically embrace things that are generally accepted not to be great. I can absolutely see why Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XV aren't considered the best games in the series, but I love them with all my heart.
it seems so grim in a way that can be a hit or miss for me
I was definitely concerned, given how grim it sounded, that it wouldn't feel like a Final Fantasy game. I found the demo reassuring, though; it did feel Final Fantasy-esque to me, despite the darker tone.
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I also often find this! I'm easily pleased, so I do sometimes enthusiastically embrace things that are generally accepted not to be great. I can absolutely see why Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XV aren't considered the best games in the series, but I love them with all my heart.
it seems so grim in a way that can be a hit or miss for me
I was definitely concerned, given how grim it sounded, that it wouldn't feel like a Final Fantasy game. I found the demo reassuring, though; it did feel Final Fantasy-esque to me, despite the darker tone.