I heard a lot of people sayin that the apocalypse looks stupid and I was really dreading what it would look like when I equipped it after getting only a few days ago, but I think it looks pretty sweet. Since then I have mastered 3 HP plus materias and 3 contain materias for each party member. I have also mastered 2 Ultimas and a slash all materia. It is one of the most useful weapons in the game if not the most.