Game is pretty mid (actual definition). Mechanically it's fun the first time around but very exhausting on repeat playthroughs. Mostly this game is way too long for what it is narrative wise and a good chunk of the endgame maps are WAAAAAAAAAAAY too long. Which sucks because I think early game the maps are really fucking good. The soundtrack is also a low point for me, because the last 2 games had some of the best soundtracks in the whole franchise, but this game just kinda uses the same motif over and over at nauseum.

The overworld is also MUCH worse, it's not as customizable or brief as My Castle but also not as in depth or narratively engaging (lol) as Garreg Mach, it's this weird middle ground where it's kinda just bad in both areas. It's a time sink that doesn't matter that much and could have just been replaced by a menu. I do like some of the characters like Hortensia, Goldmary, Alfred, and others, but I'd say a good 75% of the cast is kinda just there. Overall the game just kinda makes me sad since I think it def could have been better.