Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Sebastian I — 05 Feb 2012

Epic fail. Does not capture te feel of the games at all and the whole thing feels empty.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Sebastian I on 05 Feb 2012.

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within has generally received mixed reviews.

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