The early game had me thinking I'd rate it similar to FC (8/10 for me). The middle had some bad pacing but also had some great character development. So a mix of good and bad qualities. What really effects how I feel about the game however is the ending. A really epic finale that wraps the story up very well. I think there are a few flaws that hold it back such as the previously mentioned poor pacing in parts of the middle but overall it's a really great hidden gem.

On a side note the way I learned about this series was through a few Xeno + Trails fans telling me how similar it is to Xeno (which is a series I love a lot). The second half of SC in particular really give off similar vibes which makes me happy.