Final Fantasy V
Final Fantasy V is a game I've already completed multiple times, on multiple platforms. How does it hold up on replay?
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The defining feature of this game is its job system. In addition to standard character levels, characters also gain experience towards the current job they have equipped, unlocking new abilities. Characters can equip abilities they have learned from other jobs which allows for some interesting combinations. I really enjoy this feature because leveling the jobs feels a lot less tedious than typical character leveling. I never explicitly grinded, but there were many times that I did a few extra battles because I was close to another job level. I also liked that there were no extra party members to rotate through and keep leveled.
Personally, I like the story of this game, although it can be a little campy at times. I think it's the best version of the original Final Fantasy trope about fire, water, wind, and earth crystals. Sure, Exdeath is a little cartoony, but he's a good antagonist. Gilgamesh is goofy but in an endearing way. Both of these characters also have awesome themes, and Battl on the Big Bridge in particular is one of my favorite themes from any video game.
This is one of my favorite RPGs of all time, so it's hard for me to find complaints. I suppose the soundtrack as a whole is less memorable than other games in the series, but it still has some really good songs.
Obviously, I enjoyed this game. I think it's frequently overlooked and deserves more attention!
- 👍The job system
- 👍Fixed party, no extra characters
- 👍No grinding
- 👍Campy atmosphere, humor
- 👎Music is less memorable than previous games...?
After completing a game, I add it to my overall enjoyment ranking which orders the games I've completed from those I most enjoyed to those I least enjoyed. This is one of my favorite RPGs of all time, so it's going right to the top!