9.0
The first great Final Fantasy and still one of the best. Relics and magicite are both great, the world of ruin is fantastic, and the story is enjoyable. I do have a few minor complaints - it starts off very slowly and I wish I didn't need a specific relic to run, but this is still a very impressive game.
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Ya ain't in Mrs. Quitter's School for Resettin' Babies no more. It's time ya graduated, kid.