Final Fantasy VI can be a mess
Looking at Final Fantasy VI as an entry in a series
Academy of Japanese Fantasy
I'm an Episcopal priest gamer and student of mystical medieval myths of creativity and Japanese culture, language, and fantasy. Yes, they all fit together somehow!
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