This game is good. It redeems a lot of the issues I have with xenoblade 2. It has faster and more interesting combat, and for me way more likable characters. The music is ridiculously good, and I really like the story in this one, even with its more tragic end. Only real issues I have with it is the ham fisted community system, and the unique enemies that get buffed when they have the orbs on them, which feels like the game punishing you for interacting with the chain attack system. It’s a good fun add on that contextualizes the original story.