This is my third game in the Final Fantasy franchise (after FF7 Remake and FF16). The storytelling and character development are what drew me to the franchise, and I have to say, FF7 Rebirth executes both of these qualities very well. You clearly feel a bond with all the major characters throughout the game. However, the open-world aspect is the game's biggest shortcoming: many of the tasks simply involve checking locations and moving on to the next. It's great to see that Square Enix is trying to create a more open-world experience, but I hope they refine it in the final installment of the trilogy.