Another thing: i cant seem to get in a state that i can enjoy the game. im basically only playing it because its a final fantasy. unfortunately i dont find the characters all that interesting (except galuf.. and maybe faris, but only because hes a she) and the battles are all but entertaining; in fact i find them extremely annoying. the characters are lovable though, i must admit. right now im with cid and his son on the steamship.. does the game ever get more entertaining?
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As for the story, no, it sucks. Faris is the only cool character, and she is destroyed by the English translator. (If you’re playing the snes version, be grateful.)
Anyway, Shiva is – like Fujin said – in a secret place in Worus. Behind a waterwall in the north of the town, and you have to go through the water…. yes… uhm… just search the area a little. This is the best about FFV anyway… *lol*
Shiva should be easy. Especially if you happen to already have Ifrit.