A start for alternate softwares, though other resources available this is just a first to come to mind: https://www.alternative.to/

Hadn’t run through X since original launch, but was it the first FF with active battles? No more turn based? Or was it 12 that more-or-less abandoned turn based battles? (Never played 11)

Aaaaaand even after having played through a few tunes before randomly deciding it’s time to warn you about a loud limit, while limiting the volume.

This is from Hand Tool Resue on youtube, if anyone is curious. Can’t remember which video though.