My problems with the story

[CloudedSquall]

Ok, so this isn't a bash at the game because I love it but it is an honest view on the story.

The story isn't great. It's straight forward. I feel as though if there were more involvement with Vayne earlier on in the story then there would be so much more connection with the characters. Often in FF the characters wouldatleast interact with the main enemy earlier on in the story instead of 3/4 the way through!

I also feel that the steaks for the characters just AREN'T high enough. I don't want to compare FF's because each is different but i have to here. In previous FF's one got the impression that if they did not stop this villain the world as they knew it would end, their lives would be lost, all would be doomed etc. however, in this episode I got the impression that there just wasn't enough panic.. or fear. Some character's even quoted "I'm just along for the ride". There was no reason for them to fight, and therefore, this took away from their connection with the story and the seriousness of their actions.

I love this game, but if there had been more memorable interactions, reasons and character development i think it could easily have been one of the best, if not THE best, FF.