ReshiBear
Phoenix Wright perfectly summarised this game when he said "I assure you it's quite based". Phoenix is by far the best character in this game , play it for him.
Every time I think about this game I love it more. The music and atmosphere are the absolute standouts for me. The dungeons are all excellent with something fun and special making them feel unique. Press Turn combat is the best take on turn based combat. Characters and writing has grown on me over time and multiple playthroughs. This game is hard to play with breaks between because you will forget enemy affinities and menu navigation can be tedious but these are minor complaints.
Absolute peak. My GOAT. I have been Shu Takumipilled and I need more. A brilliant conclusion that was so much fun and satisfying. Everything you love about the first 2 games they just made more of it and made it better.
If the first game is peak then this game is peak 2. Solved every mystery except for how did Mia's chest get bigger.
Always thought I didn't enjoy visual novels but this game changed that. A masterpiece in writing that takes you on an incredible journey. Gameplay loop of finding evidence, cross examinations and interviewing people doesn't get old. Just go and play it, it's so good. Running jokes never get old, twists and turns play out in interesting ways that keep you engaged.
2019
Hard to recommend a game that takes over a hundred hours to get to the best part when the gameplay mechanics and loop are only just good and not great. Better enjoyed in small sections over a long time because it can feel very repetitive over longer play sessions. A lot of quantity over quality where there's few standout social links and palaces but most of it is just alright. Music, sound design and voice acting are all well done and enjoyable.
2023
Yes I beat this in a day, no I don't care what you think. This game is incredible, hell it's damn near perfect. I have to mention the music first because it cured my depression, amazing work by Yoko Shimomura for rearranging the entire soundtrack and it's all so good. Quality of life improvements to item management and a new item storage is much appreciated. Modernised combat feels satisfying and engaging without being too dissimilar from original and keeping the same feel. Being able to switch mid fight, visual indicators for timed hits, swapping out dead party members if you wish and more are all new to combat. This game has never played, looked or sounded better and it's an absolute delight to play through and replay.
2023
An absolute masterpiece that beautifully blends nostalgia with modernity. Every decision has so much thought and care behind it. A satisfying turn based combat system with action commands and timed hits and variety in character movesets makes every battle feel fun. Great audio and visual design with fantastic lighting and colour palette. This is an RPG for everyone with customisable settings to choose how you want to experience this gem of a game.
2D Mario at its best. Consistently fun and fresh and gives the player a lot of agency in choosing level order, character and badges. High highs with not many lows, the soundtrack could be more memorable when compared to previous Mario games. If you like 2D platformers and like fun this is a definite must play.