okay, almost 5 hours in, here's what i think so far: a) someone who designed this game was in love with quicktime events. b) this game simply does not stop. i had to force myself to put it down because one thing is constantly leading to another and it is kind of exhausting but Very Cool. i feel like i've played an entire game already. c) the dialogue is sometimes Very Good and occasionally Kinda Cringe, but the VAs are giving 110% and that makes it all better. #FF16

d) it is also incredibly beautiful. some screenshots for your perusal: #FF16

okay, my evening is clear, my fate is rough. #FF16 all night, baby. (^_^)

once again, the dog saves my life. #FF16

"don't ask me, i don't bloody know." cid is A++ mentor. #FF16

jill is so sweet. #FF16

love the way it looks like I'm pulling these bowls of stew out of my pocket. (^_^) #FF16

an oboe featured prominently in the soundtrack, I am satisfied. (^_^) #FF16

"What A Bird Wants" these quest titles are amazing. #FF16

well, I'm humming the battle theme while taking a home improvement break, so I guess that's a good sign. #FF16

SHE'S TRYING TO KISS YOU, YOU DUMBASS. Clive Rosfield, totally oblivious, ladies and gentlemen. #FF16

(ps, is jill shadowheart's voice actor? she sounds so familiar to me.) #FF16

good to see Vivi's still out there getting work (poor guy...) #FF16

well that-- that wasn't what I was expecting at all. #FF16

press t to accept the truth. #FF16 (I mean!!!!!! why did it make me hit a button!?!?!?!? I love this game)

lol why did I get an achievement for it!? #FF16

cidolfus, what's in the box???

*gasp* we held hands! I'm so proud!

WHY WOULD THE MUSIC DO THAT TO ME!?

"and she's quite a woman, if you know what I mean."
Clive has no idea what you mean, sir. this sweet summer childe only just figured out holding hands with a girl he's had a crush on since he was 15 was, like, a thing you could do.