Maybe it's just me, but I have always seen and moved fina fantasy because it's a game that I think keeps re-inventing itself.
The only true roots it has are its summons, magic, and item names, Currency name, Cid, and Wedge.
I think FF is always representative of the times and technology a the time each entry comes to market.
Anyways, I am there on day one, this would be my first $70 game worth buying for the year.. I am tempted to sell my PS5, just to buy another one when the game comes out so I can say I bought it for the game haha.