fun platforming with serviceable writing. lost me because of all of the tedium between levels

pretty sad that in this game about cherishing the friendships you have because you have frighteningly little time on this earth that I spent the last 4 in-game months almost exclusively going to the arcade not because I wanted to, but because it was the only thing of value left to do. I love the combat and characters but this game shot itself in the foot by maintaining the pacing from the original.