going from Ys 1 to this was a crazy ass decision on my part but don't regret it at all, such a fun game, even though all of the routes share (pretty much) the exact same map, the different movesets between each character still make it enjoyable, especially when each route never really overstays its welcome with how short they all are
really enjoyable story too, mainly character focused which I usually prefer, but the true ending sets up the backstory of Ys 1 very well
just an overall great time, simple, straight-forward good old action RPG fun