That would be dumb, probably, but the point is I’m free to make my own bizarre mistakes and break the game in cool new ways. I can develop a team of four attack mages if I want. I can arm Vaan with a greatsword and watch him get pummeled forever on the front line of every fight. I love RPGs that allow any character to become anything you want. That’s the main reason I persisted long enough to properly engage with the gambit system and, oh boy, it’s a beauty. What do you mean Vaan is an earnest, irritating child and the plot makes no sense-have you met Tidus from Final Fantasy 10? I’ve never really been into Final Fantasy for the plot anyway I’m in it for the spectacle, and I love Final Fantasy 12’s world and the weird band of heroes you assemble.

Tom S: The best Final Fantasy, obviously.