I love this game, grew up with it, but I can't justify giving it a high score. The game can be frustratingly cryptic at times, can overstay its welcome both with individual story beats and overall, and has an OK story even with a retranslation patch.
With that said, the retranslation made some moments actually land, and overall I think this game is best experienced as an anime series where each play session and plot beat is like an episode - especially late game, some adventures can feel quite episodic.
Gameplay is a classic turn-based RPG affair, quite fun - AND PARTY MEMBER SWITCHING MID-COMBAT YAY. I think most people would agree this gets majorly one upped by its sequel.
With that said, the retranslation made some moments actually land, and overall I think this game is best experienced as an anime series where each play session and plot beat is like an episode - especially late game, some adventures can feel quite episodic.
Gameplay is a classic turn-based RPG affair, quite fun - AND PARTY MEMBER SWITCHING MID-COMBAT YAY. I think most people would agree this gets majorly one upped by its sequel.