After roughly two years of work, my first long form critique on the channel is finally here!
This whopper of a critique is meant to offer a conclusive view of the game in it's entirety, divulging on the many aspects such as the story, characters, gameplay and themes that exist within. The primary aim is to do so in as objective a manner as possible, though there are certainly moments where my own subjective opinions are represented throughout.
There are definitely some controversial topics in here, and I can sometimes weigh into them with a certain... vigor, to say the least. I implore that you listen to the arguments I make, and pay attention to the references that I give for certain points.
Either way, despite there being a lot for me to improve upon, I can confidently say that I am very proud of this work, and I am excited to eventually cover the next two installments in a similar fashion.
Listed below are the timestamps for the segments, should you need them:
Introduction (0:00:00)
STORY
Plot Synopsis - Opening (0:03:45)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 1: The Destruction of Mako Reactor 1 (0:06:21)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 2: Fateful Encounters (0:29:41)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 3: Home, Sweet Slum (0:50:07)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 4: Mad Dash (1:14:59)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 5: Dogged Pursuit (1:38:05)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 6: Light the Way (1:47:34)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 7: A Trap is Sprung (1:54:03)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 8: Budding Bodyguard (2:08:39)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 9: The Town That Never Sleeps (3:09:17)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 10: Rough Waters (4:07:33)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 11: Haunted (4:23:17)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 12: Fight for Survival (4:39:17)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 13: A Broken World (4:58:14)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 14: In Search of Hope (5:17:30)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 15: The Day Midgar Stood Still (6:00:19)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 16: The Belly of the Beast (6:07:15)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 17: Deliverance from Chaos (6:40:14)
Plot Synopsis - Chapter 18: Destiny’s Crossroads (7:25:23)
Plot Summary (7:52:05)
Characters - Cloud Strife (7:57:42)
Characters - Aerith Gainsborough (8:02:59)
Characters - Tifa Lockhart (8:05:25)
Characters - Barret Wallace (& Marlene) (8:07:37)
Characters - Sephiroth (8:09:17)
GAMEPLAY
Gameplay - Introduction (8:16:48)
Weapons & Abilities - Cloud (8:21:44)
Weapons & Abilities - Barret (8:32:02)
Weapons & Abilities - Tifa (8:38:13)
Weapons & Abilities - Aerith (8:44:06)
Character Specific Benefits from Materia (8:50:28)
Limit Breaks (8:53:46)
Gameplay Criticisms (9:00:43)
Materia, Armour & Accessories (9:02:24)
Gameplay Overview (9:16:03)
Music (9:18:55)
Additional Content (9:38:26)
DLC
DLC Introduction (9:52:22)
DLC Plot Synopsis - Chapter 1: Wutai’s Finest (9:53:11)
DLC Plot Synopsis - Chapter 2: Covert Ops (10:11:18)
DLC Plot Summary (10:30:05)
DLC Characters - Yuffie Kisaragi (10:31:07)
DLC Characters - Sonon Kusakabe (10:33:27)
DLC Characters - Scarlet (10:34:19)
DLC Characters - Nero & Weiss (10:34:52)
DLC Gameplay Introduction (10:36:48)
Weapons & Abilities - Yuffie (10:38:51)
Weapons & Abilities - Sonon (10:42:31)
DLC Additional Gameplay Aspects (10:44:25)
DLC Music (10:46:59)
DLC Additional Content (10:53:32)
DLC Overview (11:10:47)
CONCLUSION
Themes (11:11:55)
Common Criticisms (11:24:57)
Theories (11:30:57)
Summary (11:34:35)
Verdict & Conclusion (11:36:50)
Patreon/Upcoming Projects (11:39:26)
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