While this game still does have its issues, like how it probably should have some kind of shared EXP system, and the high random encounter rate... this game truly is a magical experience minus those qualms.


This is quite possibly one of the best JRPGs I've ever played. Every single improvement to the systems, the story (stories, at that), the GLORIOUS music, and some of the best boss battles I've played in a turn based JRPG. This is a major, major improvement to the first game. I actually cared about every character, every story, and the ending of the game.

That being said, they only improved stuff that didn't go against the game's vision. While there is way more interaction between the party members, they don't usually talk in each others respective stories. Mostly in the (improved) party banter, crossed paths, and the very end of the game. This is definitely not a party based RPG, and it doesn't try to be.

You can really tell that Team Asano put their all into this game. The game has love oozing out of all sides. It almost has those "last game" vibes where it feels like they felt this could be the last one in the series, so they went all out.