Note: I tend to call the Final Fantasy development side of S-E "Square". Just FYI

If a few of you have been wondering where I've been, I've mostly been quietly lurking. My interest in FF has really been at an all time low lately. Part of it has just been laziness and my procrastinating habit being as bad as ever.

But I have to say part of it has been the underwhelming stream of FFs in the last couple of years.

This changed when I finally picked up TWEWY for my DS. And it's probably the game I've played the MOST in the last couple of months, beating out even Console Gaming.

It's just so rich and innovative. So many awesome little things about the game. The Pin system being like a mix between FFVII's Materia and Pokemon. I'm in the process of finding every single pin possible. I'm trying to beat all the enemies on all difficulties to see what they have. And I'm saving up money to buy all those fancy clothes.

Something about this game just clicks with me, but I can't help but wonder why we can't see more ideas like THIS in an FF game. Sure the game is built around portable gaming (grinding) and the touch screen, but I really think a lot of these systems could've been utilized for an FF game. Especially for one trying to be more modern like FFVIII. Pins > Junctions, Clothing and Brands > Armor. What's nice is is that has all these little facets of a battle and equipping system, but unlike Vagrant Story which I WANTED to get into, but was just too complex, TWEWY is just pure FUN though.

Anyway, just had to gush about how awesome this game is.

EDIT: Oh and I liked the story too. It's got a lot of heart. It's like FFVIII but with more likable and DOESN'T turn into a sappy love story.