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0:57 "One, avoid unnecessary training. Two, protect Wutai at all costs! Three ugly Shinra SOLDIER dudes... must be PUNISHED!" So says Yuffie, Wutai's greatest warrior! The fan service is so thick you can cut it with the Buster Sword.
0:58 "Whap! Pow! Bam! Take that bad guy," says the tiny Yuffie as she punches Zack in a cut scene. He plays along: "Argggh! Nooo! You got me!" "Once again I've brought peace to Wutai!" says the triumphant Yuffie as she runs off. All together now: Awwwwwww!
Would I play this game for more than an hour? Yes.
Why? Great controls, decently engaging combat and a surprisingly well-written story bring out the Final Fantasy fanboy within.
This column was based on a retail copy of the game rented from GameFly.
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