If it was a game under a different name, most of us would probably be raving right now. I think it looks great - better and more fluid than any JPRG I can remember, with the possible exception of FFXII, but I disliked the battle system FFXII used so to me this is a step backwards - in the right direction.

Note: This entire opinion is based on the three gifs as I'm yet to get home so I can watch the full videos. =x But if three gifs can look more impressive than any other JRPG then clearly they're doing something right.

I can agree with Miriel regarding how sometimes it's better to be unrealistic, though. That's something I loved about VII, the blocky characters with massive heads and hands I have no problems with sci-fi though. VII and VIII had a lot of sci-fi to them and I think they're the best so far.