The gameplay isn't too inventive, but it's almost always(screw Twinsgate) balanced and fun on NG from varied map design and most of the characters having distinct roles(rip Julio). While the story has a few structural flaws from the route and scale system(most notably shafting Cordelia after chapter 14 and missing crucial development from Roland if you don't do Roland route chapter 15), it's still amazing with an engaging plot and central characters. Finally, the music has Combat -Destiny-, which speaks for itself. One of my favorite games ever and definitely recommend if you can handle waiting 6 hours before chapter 3 starts.