Honestly this game is like Naruto: The side characters seem infinitely more interesting than the main cast, and are what i'm actually there for.
Lol, you are doing again what I notice you doing a lot: You like a very specific type of female character design and then you go on how it's the best thing ever...and everything else is not.
You should probably play the game first.
Iris is actually the epitome of the cute, little anime sis that has a crush on the older, male lead. You are going to be severely disappointed when you see her act all bubbly and anime cute.
There should be one female character that is more to your specific preference. She even wears pants...but unfortunately she doesn't have short hair.
Noctis, Prompto, Gladio and Ignis are the main focus of the game and story. You wouldn't know, because you haven't played the game, but they are actually a very likable and relatable bunch. The majority of players and reviewers do agree, that if the game did something right, it is the handling and depiction of their journey and friendship. And when I say friendship, I actually mean friendship. Not the dudebro crap we usually get served in mainstream media. These guys deeply care for each other and they even tell each other that. *gasp* O:
Many agree the story and characters largely sucked due to mostly missing exposition and thus they weren't phased at all by the tragic fate of certain characters, but when one scene plays at the end of the game, which is all about the 4 brothers, they actually teared up. Me included.
You might try to look past them being all male, wearing black and having fabulous hair...
