Quote Originally Posted by fierytempest View Post
The only thing about the Kalm flashback I like is how Sephiroth was sweet. Like, the morning after when he's all upset and stuff, I just wanna nuzzle him and tell him it will all be okay.
Don't lie to us, woman. You're just after his big sword.

Quote Originally Posted by Velo
Sure you get to run around and talk to people, but the whole fighting battles aspect is removed. Sure it was fun the first time, but in subsequent playthroughs it isn't quite as captivating.
It's not like fighting random battles is all that "captivating" to begin with. Personally, I find good storytelling and character development to be far more engaging aspects of JRPGs. The flashback was significant in that respect.