I'm currently in chapter 7, probably toward the end. I'm really enjoying the game so far.

Pros
  • Avalanche characters are much more interesting than in the OG. I really liked (SPOILER)the mission with them in chapter 4 when we go to Jessie's house and learn more about her backstory, and we see more of Biggs and Wedge too. I think my favorite of the group is Biggs, but they're great.
  • I love how they fleshed out pretty much all the characters.
  • The interactions between Cloud and Tifa are beautiful.
  • I love how Cloud has (SPOILER)both parts of the "fake" Cloud and the "real Cloud". He's really well nuanced.
  • The music is beautiful and the graphics are amazing too.
  • I really love the gameplay and the possibilities of each character. I haven't played as Aerith yet, but for now, I really love playing as Cloud and Tifa and Barret isn't really my type. It's fun how different they all feel though, and they are useful at some moments.
  • Not too much sidequests; they just gave more opportunities of banters between the characters, which is great.


Cons


  • As much as I like Jessie with Avalanche, I don't like (SPOILER)how she acts with Cloud. It made me uncomfortable when she wraps her arms around him and kisses his cheek and asks him to come the next night even if he was clearly not interested
  • It's not really a con, but I'm still surprised of how early we see (SPOILER)Sephiroth.