Back then there was no concern for "gamification", no "maximizing engagement". They simply told a story using all the tools at their disposal, aimed at the same goal. They came directly from drama and cinema, and it showed.
These idiots nowadays with their rules and theories about what a game should be... Fucking soulless morons.

I'm glad no remake will happen. They would taint the soul of this game anyway. And I hope FFVIII doesn't get remade either.

Leeches.