I have also done the opposite, skipping places and avoiding fights because it was easier to do. Reach the first boss only to get completely annihilated.

Except, they scale the boss with your level and all the side missions unlocked no skills and perks.

I found all 900 pinecones

Bullying the robo-spider in ff8 is a lot of fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4t7JnCW-48

I'm in this meme and don't like it.